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Author Topic: My beloved DM620 with 52K -jumped off trailer  (Read 13928 times)
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« Reply #45 on: December 09, 2011, 05:38:29 PM »

Looks like the cost of repair is not worthwhile.

 Cry

Pretty bummed.  Will see if mechanic friend can try fix it n just ride it without the sleeve if possible.  Just don't have funds for the pipe now.

We named the trailer "Ducati killer"

Won't sell her, will have to finagle something.

Still luv her n hope for another 50k or more on her.
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« Reply #46 on: January 21, 2012, 08:46:32 PM »

Thought to update if anyone might be interested.

Frame slider puck replaced , brake lever replace , headlight almost finished - need to buy the HID bulb , rear set needs welding , still hoping no fork damage.

So since the price of a new pipe is out of question and the used pipe cost is out of my budget, friends are have started to work on it (personally i have no clue so all i hear is insults hurled for not knowing anything mechanical - the price to pay for free fix up )

Fixing the pipe now.  Initial stage.  Cut and now need some weld done and resin on the Carbon small cracks.

here is picture of the pipe being cut.  It really was a tough thing to watch
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2012-01-21 - 16-31-32 - Ducati Monster - Trailer Accident - Fix Pipe - 7 by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr

After cut, here is the inside

2012-01-21 - 16-33-15 - Ducati Monster - Trailer Accident - Fix Pipe - 10 by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr

Torch and bang (ended up cutting the tip and flatten it )

2012-01-21 - 17-18-32 - Ducati Monster - Trailer Accident - Fix Pipe - 17 by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr
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« Reply #47 on: January 22, 2012, 04:54:18 AM »

Don't worry, it'll come out good ...

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« Reply #48 on: January 31, 2012, 07:44:57 PM »

So I bought a wheel choke from harbor freight (I simply can't afford the baxley  bang head ).  
But I don't trust the most likely cheap Chinese shitty bolts that came with it.  
I seriously doubt it is rated for high tolerance.  
I have heard stories of bolts filled with foams that were supposed to be high tolerance.
What exactly should I be looking for ratings wise and quality bolts ?  (where)  any info on this subject is appreciated.
Anyone with experience using the harbor freight wheel choke ?
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« Reply #49 on: February 01, 2012, 06:10:01 AM »

So I bought a wheel choke from harbor freight (I simply can't afford the baxley  bang head ).  
But I don't trust the most likely cheap Chinese shitty bolts that came with it.  
I seriously doubt it is rated for high tolerance.  
I have heard stories of bolts filled with foams that were supposed to be high tolerance.
What exactly should I be looking for ratings wise and quality bolts ?  (where)  any info on this subject is appreciated.
Anyone with experience using the harbor freight wheel choke ?


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go to your local hardware store, with one of each screw and nut the choke has, tell the sales adviser you want 8.9 or higher grade screws and nuts ... and for extra security, get yourself a small bottle of Loctite® or any other thread locker of medium to high strength and if you can get some pressure washers ...

Actually the instruction give you what size and quantity screws and nuts to use:

Hex Bolt M10x20 4
Spring Washer 8
Flat Washer 4
Pivot Bolt M10x30 2
Bolt M10x70 4
Large Washer 4
10
Hex Nut M10 6

Any more questions, just post them or email ...
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« Reply #50 on: February 02, 2012, 07:28:08 PM »

Ab,

go to your local hardware store, with one of each screw and nut the choke has, tell the sales adviser you want 8.9 or higher grade screws and nuts ... and for extra security, get yourself a small bottle of Loctite® or any other thread locker of medium to high strength and if you can get some pressure washers ...

Actually the instruction give you what size and quantity screws and nuts to use:

Hex Bolt M10x20 4
Spring Washer 8
Flat Washer 4
Pivot Bolt M10x30 2
Bolt M10x70 4
Large Washer 4
10
Hex Nut M10 6

Any more questions, just post them or email ...

Thanks much for the detail info. 

BTW, I will mail the peg pymt.  So far I have not received it.  I will check the main office at my apartment to see if it arrived.

Getting ready to weld the rear set soon.  Pipe is re-packed but need to drill some holes and rivet it.  Slowly but surely she getting back in shape.
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« Reply #51 on: February 03, 2012, 07:50:39 AM »

Thanks much for the detail info. 

BTW, I will mail the peg pymt.  So far I have not received it.  I will check the main office at my apartment to see if it arrived.

Getting ready to weld the rear set soon.  Pipe is re-packed but need to drill some holes and rivet it.  Slowly but surely she getting back in shape.


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« Reply #52 on: April 12, 2012, 05:27:02 PM »

So here is the update so far.  Bike is ridable now.  Test rode her tiny bit.  Will pick her up this weekend.

Will work on installing the bulb this weekend and replacing the CF belt cover that I just noticed has a hole in it with my stock belt covers.  I don't think I will buy CF parts again.  I have noticed the wear and browning of it as the years went by on the belt covers.  

Here is some pics of replaced parts.

Pipe  - damaged CF cut and welded back on.
Replaced - Foot peg, Headlight Bezel, Oil Sensor, Left side frame slider puck, CRG lever, sanded adjuster on brake lever,  rear set welded (hope it holds up)

All in all I probably spent $150 on parts and bike friends took of the labor FREEBIE !!  :-)
Remaining Item - replace CF belt cover with stock as it has hole in it as you can see in the pic.

If want to see original damage, go to page 1 of thread.



Replaced frame slider by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Sanded the lever adjuster after damage by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Replaced brake levers. by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


New headlight bezel by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Damaged pipe - fixed.  Foot Pegs Replaced by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Damaged pipe - fixed by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Damaged pipe - fixed by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Damaged pipe - fixed by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


Damaged pipe - fixed by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr


CF belt cover - useless and replacing it with stock this weekend.

Belt cover still cracked by ab_duc620M2004, on Flickr
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Honda Grom 2015 ~ 3500miles so far.  Love this lil bike
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« Reply #53 on: April 12, 2012, 06:10:57 PM »

So here is the update so far.  Bike is ridable now.  Test rode her tiny bit.  Will pick her up this weekend.

Looks good AB, but, if I were you, I would take some sandpaper and sand the swingarm . . .I can't tell from the pic if it is pelling paint or rust . . . need to address that . . .

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« Reply #54 on: April 12, 2012, 06:34:20 PM »

The swing arm was scratched by a tow truck guy years ago when he was trying unhook the chain that popped off.  He yanked his huge chain and F'd it up. 
There is some paint work to do on the rear set weld to blacken it.  I will see what can I can do for the swing arm as well.
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« Reply #55 on: April 12, 2012, 06:41:38 PM »

Oh, OK . . . if not soon a set of black rear sets OEM will be for sale . . . maybe by the end of the year . . .
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Ducati 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."
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