Back with a M900 series I

[Davy]

The mystery clip you have is it the one which is directly under the oil sight/level glassto hold the breather pipes in place.

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Davy

The mystery clip you have is it the one which is directly under the oil sight/level glassto hold the breather pipes in place.

No I have that one It sits forward as you say catches the two breathers from the front and the tank breathers from the rear.

This other clip bolts on under the lefthand fix bolt ( longer than the righthand side one please note ) under the battery box to which fits the battery earth and an earth from the loom and now an extra earth to the rear engine earthing mount.

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by Albie

This other clip bolts on under the lefthand fix bolt ( longer than the righthand side one please note ) under the battery box to which fits the battery earth and an earth from the loom and now an extra earth to the rear engine earthing mount.

Battery (lead acid) breather pipe guide?

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Battery (lead acid) breather pipe guide?

Looks likely to me but was missing from mine when got it.

[Albie]

Been gently working on the bike over a few hours each time. Nothing major but its now got two wheels and rear suspension.
Nothing is tightened up full torque just progressing in getting right bolts right hole right washers etc. Think a large footrest hanger washer or two are missing from original parts but I have 1 or 2 I can adapt possibly but not averse to donated shiney one from someone who fitted rear sets for good. 8mm hole or 10mm hole ok. Also missing a spacer presumed aluminium for the spacing to fit side stand as back hole needs to be out the thickness of the side stand plate. That needs to be a size of 30mm diameter by 8mm thick with a 10.5mm clearance hole with 0.5mm chamfers . Same as a termi spacer hi level if anyone has one knocking about spare or can turn me up one
I have a confession also as missing also is a m10 bolt x 25mm for the front side stand hole. Don't tell anyone but its now a stainless steel one possibly forever unless someone has one in steel but shiney.

The Ohlins rear shock will need a shorter pipe by 6" I figure to keep it out the way of exhaust and getting trapped in a spring coil.
Can get the bracket I need to make rough made for a good fabricated one of 2-3mm plate then.

My battery leads all fit well and the extra earth fits neatly inside the loom to rear engine earth.

20952999_10214261952927874_774361014966288475_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

[Albie]

Some small work has been done and some looking at diagrams and pics detailing on Stein Dinse led me to the fact that the rectifier on my bike is an aftermarket lash up trying to sell a universal one to suit all models with an adapted lead almost 2 ft too long. I have now ordered one that's the same fitment so can be fitted as neat as original.
Also ordered a brand new chain guide as the bottom of mine may decide to get chewed by a chain as its slightly rotated backwards so a OEM new one is fine.
Now the piece that's rocking horse poo allegedly I nearly got two of by mistake and have a pretty mint full early side stand coming complete with wiring cable which was missing on mine. I saw a black one first made an offer then saw the silver one also made offer nearly had to buy both.

So the rectifier is here tomorrow and will fit in the original place and not at an angle like the other and wiring will fit along the rail neat.
I fitted the vacuum pump tonight but had to swap mounts over and confusion on pipe work that looks original over routing it. I may well buy complete new hose and clips and route it better as the lower pipe is about 10mm from barrel.
Choke cable also confused by the route as cable is really longer than needed imho but is tidy and works although doesn't seem to have a stop/set in any position.
The ohlins in position now with bracket but had no response from Kais on email about another hose or re gas remote.
Cambelt covers now fitted back and the clutch too and that sides looking nice.

[Darren69]

You need to cut the back of the bplt off so it sits flush. Had the same on my 748. Crap idea easily solved.

[Albie]

I have to say firstly a big thanks to Darkness for generously giving me an option to swap cambelt covers for an original condition set and secondly giving me also a freshly plated cable/guide stay missing from mine. Still even when fitted whether that's correct placement direction or what is guides where.
I repainted my left footrest hanger a bit and whilst lacquering also did the carbon side covers.

21369499_10214374291816276_8572141600332913990_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Still unsure if this position is correct for fitment

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I also got fitted an improved switchgear control after fitting a new Delphi 10 way connector.

21230866_10214374291176260_6601024902116386408_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

21271359_10214374291056257_5677888750390915783_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr



Suicide stand is fitted now but possibly needs painting black if I could undo the nut. I don't want to shear it or ruin hexagon so silver is fine. Connected now to switch.

21231732_10214376633994829_7355339179558278354_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr




Stein Dinse parts due this Tuesday last time from them hopefully but very good service by them.

Slave cylinder due this week correct one for year.

Ordered new copper washers for whole bike plus spares so lines can been tightened up and filled with fluids and bled.
Ordered the aluminium crush washers for the inlet manifolds

Oh I ended up with new Ducati oil cooler rubber dampers even though I had some new other non standard ones slightly smaller diameter.

[Albie]

Oops just bought a pretty much pristine swingarm early 1994 low mileage USA bike. Got it cheaper than advertised but postage is dear. Much nicer than mine and I was always hankering for a better one as mine has exhaust bolt scars and marks I cannot remove without welding or polishing losing its original finish.

[Nasher]

Albie

You are doing a cracking job of this resto, it's probably going to be the cleanest most original M900 in the country.

Nasher

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Albie

You are doing a cracking job of this resto, it's probably going to be the cleanest most original M900 in the country.

Nasher

I expect it will be for a short while. I keep asking myself why I am doing this and I keep saying because I can and to prove to myself I can do a good job to which I take pride. Is it worth it possibly not but also yes knowing I can say ' I did that ' is worth every moment.

After the late night ebaying in USA I came home to not much going on as technically that's a step back and swingarm will need to be removed soon. That said I can therefore remove shock and send off to a ohlins specialist to have a shorter hose put on a nitrogen service. Swingarm is expected in 6-10 days time
I have pics but are not sharp .

I know I will be happy with the purchase

swingarm10 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm9 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm8 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm6 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm5 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm4 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm3 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm2 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

swingarm 7 by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

[Albie]

I also fitted the suicide stand after painting it black as silver finish was the later versions. Very luckily I managed to undo that bolt. Bit of copperslip on it now.

21371254_10214403347222643_7324592019756306671_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Fitted the second of my homemade copy cable guides to the underneath of engine case for the wiring to the sidestand switch. Not many bikes have it but its on the diagram.

21369339_10214403347102640_714572809446530124_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr


Fitted tea tray back with these new longer bolts just to see if I could live with them. Fitted a 6mm washer to give the diameter but they don't float my boat and I still keep searching the net for something similar but they all come too short at 20mm long or the small head and I need 30mm.

21462252_10214403347142641_3930420001443027951_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Tank hinge is now fitted new nylon bushes ready for tank to come home..

21317487_10214403347182642_3901705226725342868_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr


Here is another ask.

Has anyone got a long breather hose from airbox to oil catch container they don't need. someone who may be running different carbs etc. Mine is in one piece and usable but has a black bandage around one end where it was split.

[Darkness]

Originally Posted by Albie

Fitted the second of my homemade copy cable guides to the underneath of engine case for the wiring to the sidestand switch. Not many bikes have it but its on the diagram.

21369339_10214403347102640_714572809446530124_n by Andy Patterson, on Flickr

Are you sure that's on the right bolt: I think it goes one back from there [Under the 'D'], so it allows the cable to tuck under the ridge in the casting?

[Albie]

Originally Posted by Darkness

Are you sure that's on the right bolt: I think it goes one back from there [Under the 'D'], so it allows the cable to tuck under the ridge in the casting?

It really should be on that other bolt in my view but the bracket is the same as the other one size wise so is too wide. Now removed it as cable should run up around casing at the angle. I may make a narrower one but for now removed as don't really need tbh.

[350TSS]

Maybe- have a look tomorrow when you drop by