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ducpainter

#81810
March 13, 2011, 12:21:11 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 13, 2011, 12:18:40 PM
Quick hello, got the tank & airbox off the Monster, now to get the carbs off & change out the tubes!

JM
I don't remove the carbs. It may be easier for you if the stock phillips head screws are in there. They can be a bear.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DarkMonster620

#81811
March 13, 2011, 01:21:06 PM
Afterbeforenoonning ...

Hot, hot, hot ...

Nothing to do around here ... either drink or sleep ...

Surroundings not safe for 'non nationals' ...

Plus, awfully quiet here today ...
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

the_Journeyman

#81812
March 13, 2011, 01:50:29 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2011, 12:21:11 PM
I don't remove the carbs. It may be easier for you if the stock phillips head screws are in there. They can be a bear.

I used a T-handle phillips and got those off.  However, I noticed both my rubber diaphragms have cracks.  I'm thinking that is bad.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#81813
March 13, 2011, 01:55:04 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 13, 2011, 01:50:29 PM
I used a T-handle phillips and got those off.  However, I noticed both my rubber diaphragms have cracks.  I'm thinking that is bad.

JM
It is.

If they're perforated it will cost.

Before you put the airbox back on completely, run the bike and make sure the slides lift when you give it throttle.

A delay is normal, but they should lift fully with a handful.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#81814
March 13, 2011, 02:30:43 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2011, 01:55:04 PM
It is.

If they're perforated it will cost.


I can see daylight through two cracks on one diaphragm and through one on the other.  They've about a half inch or so.  I'm guessing they're not going to pull the right vacuum...

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#81815
March 13, 2011, 02:45:45 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 13, 2011, 02:30:43 PM
I can see daylight through two cracks on one diaphragm and through one on the other.  They've about a half inch or so.  I'm guessing they're not going to pull the right vacuum...

JM
Might as well order some up
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#81816
March 13, 2011, 02:49:18 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2011, 02:45:45 PM
Might as well order some up

I just looked them up with Ducati Omaha's online system...  $150.99 each.  Holy cow.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#81817
March 13, 2011, 02:59:21 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 13, 2011, 02:49:18 PM
I just looked them up with Ducati Omaha's online system...  $150.99 each.  Holy cow.

JM
Do a search in the tech section, or pm howie.

There's a Yamaha model that uses the same carb.

I bet they'll be lots cheaper. Another option would be to put a wtb in the parts wanted section here. Lots of people have upgraded to flatslides and have Mikunis laying around.

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ducpainter

#81818
March 13, 2011, 03:01:37 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#81819
March 13, 2011, 03:06:28 PM
Thanks for the link!  I also located a complete set of Mikunis with the stage 3 jets on a 750 that's being parted out for $80.  No guarantee the the diaphragms are ok, it's just as old as mine.

I'll not be pulling the carbs next time like you mentioned.  Now that I know what I'm looking for/doing in there I'll leave them in place.  The throttle cables are a pain to disconnect.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#81820
March 13, 2011, 03:09:20 PM
$300 for two pieces of rubber is stupid.

I'd price new diaphragms before I bought a set of 12 year old carbs for two rubber parts...that's just me.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#81821
March 13, 2011, 03:23:54 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2011, 03:09:20 PM
$300 for two pieces of rubber is stupid.

I'd price new diaphragms before I bought a set of 12 year old carbs for two rubber parts...that's just me.

I agree on both accounts!   I'm off to my thread in Tech to post the differences between the old & new tubes.  It was noticeable just looking at them.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#81822
March 13, 2011, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 13, 2011, 03:23:54 PM
I agree on both accounts!   I'm off to my thread in Tech to post the differences between the old & new tubes.  It was noticeable just looking at them.

JM
If you had worn needle jets and bad diaphragms...you're going to think you put flatslides on it. [laugh]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


the_Journeyman

#81823
March 13, 2011, 03:46:47 PM
Yea, I did have noticeable hesitation when I twisted the throttle.  My wife's 1988 Hawk had better throttle response that the Monster had.  It was feeling really sluggish on the last ride before I parked it for the re-work.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

red baron

#81824
March 13, 2011, 05:10:52 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 13, 2011, 09:42:15 AM
Lots of peeps moving to KTM.

Still...not a Monster.

Eh, who am I kidding I took another ride today and there's likely no way I'll find another moto that will make me happy like this one does.  This thing makes me wheelie happy. I just get weary of replacing parts that likely have a lot of life left in them.
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