another Ducati 1000 build....

Started by buzzer, June 13, 2020, 07:12:58 AM

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koko64

I agree. Tank was made for it [thumbsup]. That looks roadster good.

Pic of the other seat?
2015 Scrambler 800

buzzer

Today I made up some cables for the FCR's.  as they are split I have used a cable junction box, and made up the cables from scratch, including the brass nipples which I have soldered on.

here is a link to a video to see the action...  [thumbsup]








koko64

2015 Scrambler 800

buzzer

Quote from: koko64 on July 15, 2020, 03:00:25 PM
Nice manifolds too.

thanks! [thumbsup]

Lockdown is good for progress!  I have finished the frame modifications to clear the carbs, and finished the fabrication on the rear subframe so it's off to the powder coaters tomorrow.

I have also stripped the rear shocker so I can change the colour on the spring...  not sure what to yet, but definitely not yellow!  had to make a clamp as these are strong springs and I have the utmost respect when working with them under this much tension, hence the beefy plate and studs!

And here is the engine...








koko64

Really like those manifolds. They appear to have more volume than stock carb manifolds which is good for the intake port to cylinder volume ratio. ðŸ'
2015 Scrambler 800

Howie


buzzer

Quote from: koko64 on July 26, 2020, 03:56:23 PM
Really like those manifolds. They appear to have more volume than stock carb manifolds which is good for the intake port to cylinder volume ratio. ðŸ'

yes, they are 41mm inside diameter so quite a bit bigger than standard 900 ones...

koko64

2015 Scrambler 800

buzzer

One of the things I have always struggled to get done is plating... I have had some terrible jobs done in the past, and lost critical small parts to the bottom of someone's plating vat!

so about 4 years ago I bought a plating kit to do zinc... Have to say it's VERY good and I have used it time and time again! its a bit time consuming, but time is something I have, particularly at the moment...

Here are the results for my latest build. the kit can do clear and yellow passivation, you can see the difference.




koko64

Nice result.
Something I haven't tried with a few local platers nearby. You had control of the process and volume, so any issues to consider DIY?
2015 Scrambler 800

stopintime

How do you clean them before?

Follow up:
did you have a clear unoccupied table for this purpose? That's not normal....
252,000 km/seventeen years - loving it

buzzer

Quote from: stopintime on July 31, 2020, 01:15:29 PM
How do you clean them before?

Follow up:
did you have a clear unoccupied table for this purpose? That's not normal....

;D ;D ;D  my wife is always telling me I am not normal...  in fact "special" is the word she often uses  [cheeky]

Now for the nice bit… putting it all back together! the frame came back from the powder coaters and as ever its a superb job! I know its a 50 mile round trip to this guy but his work is worth it, especially after the poor jobs I have had done in the past at local companies… Must be the easiest engine to put in a frame!


buzzer

More progress...  no holidays, and no pressure to go out means more garage time...  its a good job I have this project or I would be climbing the walls by now!




greenmonster

M900 -97 
MTS 1100s  -07

buzzer

Quote from: greenmonster on August 14, 2020, 03:48:01 AM
Swing is polished?

yes, took a little while  [laugh]

One of the benefits of having a blast cabinet is the ability to clean parts up easily... But I have always struggled to get that nice shiny finish the professionals manage to get with glass bead. I went to the bead supplier a while ago and said that I was having problems, and he asked what pressure I was blasting at, to which I replied 120 PSI. he said that's your problem... its too high and you are shattering the glass beads and the broken beads are giving you a matt finish! he said to turn the pressure right down, and then up until you got the finish you want! its so much better, you can see the difference in the reservoir caps!  it also gives a closed finish that dirty finger prints just wipe off, on the matt surface they are difficult to remove!