Taking Clocks apart, Piece of P1ss!

10-10-2006, 09:05 PM

So, Ducati dealers tells us the whole unit has to be replaced when the lenses crack because they're a sealed unit, unservicable... Well that's a load of B*llocks! All we need is a replacement front plate with moulded lenses!!!

Natty, can you get the front plates? Perhaps if we order Bulk, Magneti Marelli?

1. Broken Clocks

2. Rear Clocks

3. Undo Rear screw to remove front bezel

4. Front bezel removed

5. Remove Centre screw to remove rear of clocks

6. Rear removed - front view

7. Rear removed - rear view

8. Two clips (one either side of clocks) holds the front lenses and surround on; push them to remove

9.Unfortunately, lenses are moulded into lenses frame, probably explains why they crack, different plastics expanding at different rates!? So whole frame needs replacing, why don't Ducati sell this part!? Natty?

10. All bits separated, including electrics and needles

So, can anyone speak Italian, and write a letter to Magneti Marelli? Lots of us need these and its so simple to replace!

Thanks goto Richie(soon2B) for his broken clocks!

Darry.

Ps, If anyone has old clocks with unbroken lenses, can I have them!??

Albie · 10-10-2006, 09:14 PM

The early clocks never came apart like that. It is a pain. They are cheap and nasty yes. Whilst your at it you may want to change the dial faces for the white or red ones for sale on ebay. Look up under ducati 748/916.

10-10-2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

The early clocks never came apart like that. It is a pain. They are cheap and nasty yes. Whilst your at it you may want to change the dial faces for the white or red ones for sale on ebay. Look up under ducati 748/916.

I haven't taken mine apart yet... these were Richie's. Katana already has dibs on these dial faces as she (or he?) has KPH.

slob · 10-10-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Darry

So, can anyone speak Italian

Have a word with Emily's Driver, he's fluent.

11-10-2006, 07:57 AM

Have sent a email to Magneti Marelli to see if their english is better than mine. See if I get a reply.

11-10-2006, 08:32 AM

Darry,

Excellent thread but what made you do this? And has Richie finally trashed his bike so badly that he's pulling it to bits?

11-10-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodybag

Darry,

Excellent thread but what made you do this? And has Richie finally trashed his bike so badly that he's pulling it to bits?

a) To see if it could be done
b) To try and salvage 1 of the lenses to replace my cracked one

Richie had to have his clocks changed after that Pizza incident remember?!

D.

11-10-2006, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadbiker

Have sent a email to Magneti Marelli to see if their english is better than mine. See if I get a reply.

I wrote to them in English ages ago and got no reply, but that was an enquiry about the entire clock.

I really think that Ducati should be sourcing these for us, as they essentially sold us defective units.

Darry.

27-04-2007, 07:21 PM

Hello,
Did you get a reply from Marelli regarding the cracks as i've just joined the club.

27-04-2007, 07:38 PM

Send them this,i knew it would come in handy....Hi, potete lo lasciate sapere se vendete lo speedo ed i giri ricambiano gli orologi di Marelli di forMagneti della struttura dell'obiettivo e di vetro sul Monster di Ducati.

27-04-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadbiker

Have sent a email to Magneti Marelli to see if their english is better than mine. See if I get a reply.

I'm sure I know someone who could sort out the Italian translation and drop Ducati or Magneti Marelli an email

27-04-2007, 08:30 PM

Isn't Nonie's better half an Italian speaker?

OI NONNIE!!! Whats the score?

27-04-2007, 08:33 PM

potrebbe dirmi se e' possibile comprare solo un vetro di ricambio con la struttura in gomma per il tachimetro?

succede spesso con i tachimetri del nuovo monster che si rompa il vetro

May work

27-04-2007, 08:41 PM

Roughly translates as

Do you sell the facia mount to the speedo seperately for the newer models of Ducati Monsters

27-04-2007, 09:05 PM

These cost 1000 quid apiece dont they?, I’m not surprised Magneti Marelli don’t reply to emails about fixing them, its worth a try though I guess,!!.

10-10-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
Darry Guest Posts: n/a	Taking Clocks apart, with Photos! So, Ducati dealers tells us the whole unit has to be replaced when the lenses crack because they're a sealed unit, unservicable... Well that's a load of Bllocks! All we need is a replacement front plate with moulded lenses!!! Natty, can you get the front plates? Perhaps if we order Bulk, Magneti Marelli? 1. Broken Clocks 2. Rear Clocks 3. Undo Rear screw to remove front bezel 4. Front bezel removed 5. Remove Centre screw to remove rear of clocks 6. Rear removed - front view 7. Rear removed - rear view 8. Two clips (one either side of clocks) holds the front lenses and surround on; push them to remove 9.Unfortunately, lenses are moulded into lenses frame, probably explains why they crack, different plastics expanding at different rates!? So whole frame needs replacing, why don't Ducati sell this part!? Natty? 10. All bits separated, including electrics and needles So, can anyone speak Italian, and write a letter to Magneti Marelli? Lots of us need these and its so simple to replace! Thanks goto Richie(soon2B) for his broken clocks! Darry. Ps, If anyone has old clocks with unbroken lenses, can I have them!?? Last edited by Darry; 10-10-2006 at 09:52 PM..*

10-10-2006, 09:14 PM	#2
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	The early clocks never came apart like that. It is a pain. They are cheap and nasty yes. Whilst your at it you may want to change the dial faces for the white or red ones for sale on ebay. Look up under ducati 748/916. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

11-10-2006, 07:57 AM	#5
sadbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Have sent a email to Magneti Marelli to see if their english is better than mine. See if I get a reply.

11-10-2006, 08:32 AM	#6
Bodybag Guest Posts: n/a	Darry, Excellent thread but what made you do this? And has Richie finally trashed his bike so badly that he's pulling it to bits?

27-04-2007, 07:21 PM	#9
STEVE B Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, Did you get a reply from Marelli regarding the cracks as i've just joined the club.

27-04-2007, 07:38 PM	#10
geecy1 Guest Posts: n/a	Send them this,i knew it would come in handy....Hi, potete lo lasciate sapere se vendete lo speedo ed i giri ricambiano gli orologi di Marelli di forMagneti della struttura dell'obiettivo e di vetro sul Monster di Ducati.

27-04-2007, 08:30 PM	#12
Bodybag Guest Posts: n/a	Isn't Nonie's better half an Italian speaker? OI NONNIE!!! Whats the score?

27-04-2007, 08:33 PM	#13
banditloon Guest Posts: n/a	potrebbe dirmi se e' possibile comprare solo un vetro di ricambio con la struttura in gomma per il tachimetro? succede spesso con i tachimetri del nuovo monster che si rompa il vetro May work

27-04-2007, 08:41 PM	#14
banditloon Guest Posts: n/a	Roughly translates as Do you sell the facia mount to the speedo seperately for the newer models of Ducati Monsters

27-04-2007, 09:05 PM	#15
Chris & Nean Guest Posts: n/a	These cost 1000 quid apiece dont they?, I’m not surprised Magneti Marelli don’t reply to emails about fixing them, its worth a try though I guess,!!.