another Ducati 1000 build....

[greenmonster]

Very cool, buzzer!
So you are using Ignitech w the Hall sensor?

[buzzer]

Very cool, buzzer!
So you are using Ignitech w the Hall sensor?

yes, I got the idea off the fastbikegear website, and had some help of the Laverda guys...  Liam actually sells a kit to do it...

well its running really well now, and its got a very stable tickover...  dry clutch always sounds like a bag of spanners through!

here is a short video...

[greenmonster]

Very stable idle indeed!

[buzzer]

Now for the part I actually enjoy doing… the wiring! I am building this loom completely from scratch, save for things like the handlebar switches, although I am replacing the outer sheathing as it was tatty. I know this is something a lot of people struggle with but over the years I have developed a system… I start with a design in my head and I put it down in rough on my Ipad, using an Ipencil which I find brilliant. then I transfer it to visio, which I print out and add the colour of wires on as I go along. I don’t try to it all on one diagram like in workshop manuals, but keep separate pages for different circuits like lights, indicators, ignition… I also create tables of key components where they have pin outs.

All this is put into the build folder which I always pass on when I sell the bikes.

I have a nice crimp tool which is normally sufficient, but if I am in any doubt I put a dab of solder on the joint. I also don’t use pre insulate connectors, instead I put 20mm of heat shrink on which makes a nice joint, and the heat shrink also supports the joint. If you use the glue lined heat shrink, it also makes the joint waterproof. this is of course if I am not using super seal connectors which are not only excellent, but also cheap! and finally, I use the most useful little kit, which has tools for removing all types of pins from connectors!

[koko64]

Thank you for sharing your system.

[greenmonster]

Ditto.

[buzzer]

Run out of a few wire connectors so moved onto the cam belt covers till they come… I made some of these a few years ago and they worked well… but this time I have made the holes oval and I think they look better. used a hole saw to cut the circles, and a saw in the dremel to cut the straight bits. just got to carbon dip them now and make the polycarbonate windows…

Also mounted the plate that holds the hall sensors

[koko64]

Oval definitely works well. Looks almost factory.

[buzzer]

Oval definitely works well. Looks almost factory.

Yes, I like the look of the oval windows

for some parts of the loom I have used this braided sheathing...  its a bit fiddly to do but the results are good.  I notice a lot of cars use this now on the loom.

Another job I have been meaning to get around to...  The FCR carbs need a one into two cable setup.  I was going to use a junction box off an old British bike, but all the ones I could see were either too short on the pull distance, or terrible quality, so I decided to make one.  I was going to make it out of aluminum but had difficulty getting nice threads, probably due to the grade of alloy bar I had.  so brass it is.  It also allowed me to put longer holes to retain the cables, all the ones I looked at only had short holes.

[koko64]

Another job I have been meaning to get around to...  The FCR carbs need a one into two cable setup.  I was going to use a junction box off an old British bike, but all the ones I could see were either too short on the pull distance, or terrible quality, so I decided to make one.  I was going to make it out of aluminum but had difficulty getting nice threads, probably due to the grade of alloy bar I had.  so brass it is. 

Looks strong and very tidy, that won't let you down!

 I'm using a Motion Pro 2 into 1 cable from Powerbarn USA. Although it works, it could use more cable adjustment and I dont know how long the plastic components will last. I have lubed them liberally hoping to extend their longevity.

[Howie]

Gorgeous!

[buzzer]

Gorgeous!

Thanks! 

here is the plate to hold the ignition switch.  It didn't look right just flat, so I made a small press tool to add a raised ring where the switch goes.

[Speeddog]

I can see a little smudge on your glasses.

[buzzer]

I can see a little smudge on your glasses.

its off the polishing mop 

[buzzer]

Finished the wiring apart from the horn as it didn't seem to like being bead blasted!