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« Reply #30 on: March 03, 2013, 04:26:42 PM » |
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Not insisting on being difficult. Honestly, had I remembered that you said that the shims are slightly domed I would not have even considered making my own tool. Shame on me. But seriously, thanks for putting up w my nonsense.
It seems like either I get the tool, measure and then order what shims I need (hate ordering and waiting twice) or shoot in the dark at sizes and hope I get a hit.
Am I missing something?
Unless someone could help me ballpark what shims to get if my closers all measure around .005-.006 (unloaded).
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« Reply #31 on: March 03, 2013, 04:40:11 PM » |
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There's no way to tell what's in there. I realize you don't want to wait...make believe this is 1960...there is no internet...and you have 3 tv stations. You go to Sears, or the local bike shop to get what you need...and you wait. It's really very peaceful.  |
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« Reply #32 on: March 03, 2013, 05:26:54 PM » |
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It seems like either I get the tool, measure and then order what shims I need (hate ordering and waiting twice) or shoot in the dark at sizes and hope I get a hit.
Am I missing something?
Like I said before, if there's a Ducati dealer in your area, go there and trade in your old shims for new ones. I had to go back 3 times before I got it right, but I did it all in the same day. Faster than ordering and waiting, and it's FREE.  |
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« Reply #33 on: March 03, 2013, 06:04:36 PM » |
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Thanks fellas. I suppose I could call Ducati in SOHO but I have always steered away from dealers as a rule. But its just for shims so we'll see if I get in touch with somebody cool or a duche. Heard bad stuff about that place...
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« Reply #34 on: March 03, 2013, 06:07:25 PM » |
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Thanks fellas. I suppose I could call Ducati in SOHO but I have always steered away from dealers as a rule. But its just for shims so we'll see if I get in touch with somebody cool or a duche. Heard bad stuff about that place...
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« Reply #35 on: March 03, 2013, 07:27:28 PM » |
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There's no way to tell what's in there. I realize you don't want to wait...make believe this is 1960...there is no internet...and you have 3 tv stations. You go to Sears, or the local bike shop to get what you need...and you wait. It's really very peaceful. Meh, I will just peacefully order the tool I guess. Easier than multiple trips to Manhattan. Sorry to waste the bandwidth on such silliness. |
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« Reply #36 on: March 03, 2013, 09:10:53 PM » |
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Have you considered the ducatitoolrental.com kit?
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« Reply #37 on: March 04, 2013, 04:40:03 AM » |
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Meh, I will just peacefully order the tool I guess. Easier than multiple trips to Manhattan. Sorry to waste the bandwidth on such silliness.
Have you asked over in NYMMC about borrowing an EMS tool? |
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« Reply #38 on: March 04, 2013, 01:57:28 PM » |
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nah I just ordered one. Most headache free choice. Irony would have it that Mike is out of town til Friday.  |
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« Reply #39 on: March 04, 2013, 08:52:51 PM » |
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Have you considered the ducatitoolrental.com kit?
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this. for your first check, i suggest this as the best option... after it's all said and done then you'll know what exactly you'll need to buy for the second time. |
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« Reply #40 on: March 08, 2013, 02:03:44 PM » |
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If you really don't want to leave home, http://www.ducatitoolrental.com also has complete sets of shims for rent for $50. You pay $9 for each shim you use and send the rest back. |
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« Reply #41 on: March 08, 2013, 03:02:16 PM » |
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Just gonna take my time. The tool is on its way and then I will order whatever shims I need from EMS. Thanks fellas.
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« Reply #42 on: March 14, 2013, 12:43:19 PM » |
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Your patience will pay off...BE PATIENT with the whole procedure and enjoy it |
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« Reply #43 on: March 14, 2013, 03:46:24 PM » |
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Yep. I got the shim tool and a v caliper. Now to find an extra hour....  |
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