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« Reply #286 on: September 15, 2010, 08:46:21 AM » |
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The untrained engineering section of my brain thinks a plate would be stronger and more resistant to bending, but my eye likes the look of that a lot more. It'll probably be fine for the loads that joint will see. do it!  In my mind this way will be stronger and lighter. It distributes the load over a larger surface area. |
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« Reply #287 on: September 15, 2010, 03:14:10 PM » |
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This thread is possibly the best thing on the internet, its the first thing I look at when I turn on my computer. I love the fact that you have enough balls to do what you do and the skill to do it. Well done  Don P.S keep the photos coming |
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« Reply #288 on: September 15, 2010, 04:03:51 PM » |
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thanks guys. Its not like chain lube, its like brake fluid mixed with oil. I was going to do a milled plate for a gusset, but now I think im going to go in this direction.  Very attractive bracing. |
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« Reply #289 on: September 15, 2010, 05:17:06 PM » |
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OHH I HAVE A QUESTION.
My clutch pushrod, or whatever you wanna call it. The rod that goes through the engine from the slave cyl. to the pressure plate throw out bearing.
The rod is nice and oily with some thick black sludge. Is that normal or do I need to replace the 2 O rings on the slave side?
Or are there other seals?
Older Ducati's that have been ridden hard can get a black oily sludge inside the transmission input shaft (where the push-rod lies). Replace the O-rings, the needle-roller bearing and seal on the other end after cleaning out liberally w/brake-cleaner. The bearing can get neglected and if it seizes it can get ugly... |
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« Reply #291 on: September 15, 2010, 05:27:37 PM » |
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This thread is possibly the best thing on the internet, its the first thing I look at when I turn on my computer. I love the fact that you have enough balls to do what you do and the skill to do it. Well done Don P.S keep the photos coming Thank you. I have alot of builds planned out for the future. |
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« Reply #292 on: September 15, 2010, 05:28:42 PM » |
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Older Ducati's that have been ridden hard can get a black oily sludge inside the transmission input shaft (where the push-rod lies). Replace the O-rings, the needle-roller bearing and seal on the other end after cleaning out liberally w/brake-cleaner. The bearing can get neglected and if it seizes it can get ugly...
Thank you. the needle bearing is in the clutch side correct? Do I pull the slave cyl. to drive it out? |
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« Reply #293 on: September 15, 2010, 05:44:01 PM » |
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I think it's a 8mm bolt that can be threaded (or something like that) into it from the clutch side and then it can be pulled out w/the bolt.
Or, you could remove the push-rod and try to drive it out from the slave-cylinder side. It doesn't sit too deep into the shaft on the clutch side... You'll see it and removal won't be an issue. Last time I bought a new bearing it was $12 and the seal was $5.
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« Reply #294 on: September 15, 2010, 07:02:57 PM » |
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hey there it is.  |
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« Reply #295 on: September 16, 2010, 01:59:17 AM » |
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Don't forget to punch some holes in the primary gear
that'll help too
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« Reply #296 on: September 16, 2010, 06:58:56 AM » |
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well I was thinking about that. Is it a common thing to do? pictures?
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« Reply #297 on: September 17, 2010, 05:36:53 PM » |
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swingarm/shock setup looks like this to me  |
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« Reply #298 on: September 17, 2010, 08:59:11 PM » |
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Saw your stuff over on customfighters  a while back...  Awesome to see you over here too. You were my introduction to the Monster. Before I read thru your thread on CF I thought all Ducs were sport bikes :p Now I'm saving to buy a new monster this spring. Great to see more progress on your project. Truly inspiring. |
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« Reply #299 on: September 19, 2010, 02:22:52 AM » |
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well I was thinking about that. Is it a common thing to do? pictures?
page two http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=16603.0 |
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