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Installing complete triple clamp set: noob questions

Started by Rudemouthsky, June 05, 2013, 06:03:08 AM

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Rudemouthsky

June 05, 2013, 06:03:08 AM
Hello.

Couldn't find the information I was seeking...so here goes. Responses are appreciated and will earn a  [beer] from me if I ever see you IRL.

- How difficult for a novice?

- I have a good sized tool collection (every socket and extension available), but are there any specialty tools I will require?

- most importantly: what should I service while I'm performing this job? the forks are 40,000 miles old and have never been serviced IIRC. I have a few days before the clamps arrive from Italy, so I have time to order everything else I need if I do it soon. The clamps are IMA Mod1 EVO, 109/201.

- I would like to do this right the first time, and perform whatever general maintenance the forks require at the same time. Bike is a 2001 M750 (900 Super Monster now ;)

cheers
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

stopintime

#2
June 05, 2013, 06:43:19 AM
Two new steering head bearings ('special' tools required).

Take careful measurements so the fork end up the same height and LEVEL.

Clean the brake discs (hone tool or scotch brite+brake disc cleaner), clean/change brake pads....
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

Rudemouthsky

#3
June 05, 2013, 06:56:27 AM
Quote from: Raux on June 05, 2013, 06:31:01 AM
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=14197.0

Thanks Raux, but that's for adjustable forks. The link for Showa non-adjustable appears to be dead
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Rudemouthsky

#4
June 05, 2013, 07:00:03 AM
Quote from: stopintime on June 05, 2013, 06:43:19 AM
Two new steering head bearings ('special' tools required).

Take careful measurements so the fork end up the same height and LEVEL.

Clean the brake discs (hone tool or scotch brite+brake disc cleaner), clean/change brake pads....

Thanks StopI.T. Found this thread...

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=62321.0

Hopefully mine goes a little smoother.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Rudemouthsky

#5
June 05, 2013, 07:10:55 AM
wishing I hadn't gotten the anodized set now.  :-\
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

cmejia1978

#6
June 05, 2013, 09:08:35 AM
I did the whole process, where are you stuck?¿ post photos! and have PATIENCE! LOTS!

You don't need any special tools except for the tripple nut...

Bill in OKC

#7
June 05, 2013, 11:32:30 AM
Make sure that IMA supplies the torque values for the pinch screws.  I imagine they will be different than the stock clamp.
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stopintime

#8
June 05, 2013, 11:49:35 AM
Quote from: Bill in OKC on June 05, 2013, 11:32:30 AM
Make sure that IMA supplies the torque values for the pinch screws.  I imagine they will be different than the stock clamp.

Good point!!!

They did on mine and it was much less than factory 20 lower / 24 upper.
Can't remember exactly (so check yourself), but I'm pretty sure it's under 10 Nm....
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

Rudemouthsky

#9
June 05, 2013, 01:17:58 PM
Quote from: cmejia1978 on June 05, 2013, 09:08:35 AM
I did the whole process, where are you stuck?¿ post photos! and have PATIENCE! LOTS!

You don't need any special tools except for the tripple nut...

I haven't started yet. Hopefully I won't get stuck..

Quote from: Bill in OKC on June 05, 2013, 11:32:30 AM
Make sure that IMA supplies the torque values for the pinch screws.  I imagine they will be different than the stock clamp.

I guess I should finally buy one of those torque wrench things...  :-[ and I guess it shouldn't be a Harbor Freight torque wrench? :P
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

DarkMonster620

#10
June 05, 2013, 02:07:59 PM
From IMA website:

Recommended torque for fork's bolts : 7,5Nm with greasing
Sequence : Upper 1,2,1,2,1    Lower 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4,1,2,3
Carlos
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Rudemouthsky

#11
June 05, 2013, 03:49:17 PM
I'm gonna go to Sears and buy a good one. If you only had one, what size do you recommend I get? 1/4" drive?
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

DarkMonster620

#12
June 05, 2013, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: Buck Naked on June 05, 2013, 03:49:17 PM
I'm gonna go to Sears and buy a good one. If you only had one, what size do you recommend I get? 1/4" drive?
3/8"
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."

Rudemouthsky

#13
June 05, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Speeddog

#14
June 05, 2013, 08:08:47 PM
Quote from: Buck Naked on June 05, 2013, 05:00:52 PM
Check this shit out...$10 fukn dollars whhat?? I had to try one...

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If you're lucky.

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