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Started by Monsterlover, March 19, 2021, 07:59:32 PM

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Monsterlover

#630
February 22, 2025, 04:15:06 PM
Just a quick update. We don't have very many new pictures to post since most of the fabrication is completed. I've been spending my time these days running wiring and doing a lot of soldering and heat shrinking etc.

That doesn't make for very good photos.

Also, I have a functioning clutch and working brakes. I bent all stainless lines and flared them . Only two leaks and they were both fittings that weren't quite tight enough so that made me feel like I did it right.

Once everything is tested I will loom all the wiring and permanently attach it to the frame etc.

If I have enough warning that we're going to do it I will try to live stream the initial fire up.

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#631
March 01, 2025, 05:21:19 PM
Brake lines all done. Let me tell you how great it is to use a vacuum pump to bleed the system.  We did the whole truck in probably 10-15 minutes.  Click for video-
PXL_20250131_043130505.TS by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Finished radiator cap. I may make changes to this later. I like it will enough but I can't help feeling like it could be cooler.
PXL_20250219_000438109 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Lots of wiring happening now. Not just lots.  All of it.
PXL_20250205_013235370 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

8 gage fusible link on the 4 gage line that feeds the +12v constant block in the cab.  Attached with an impact crimper, then soldered and covered in heat shrink
PXL_20250217_213745192 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Found this neat trailer wiring do hickey that splits the turn signal and brake inputs to work with one output.
PXL_20250220_021809034 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250226_041918222 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

I have the wiring for both fuel pumps, fuel sender and both radiator fans exiting the battery box through this cool Deutsch twist lock plug I got. I picked up the crimp tool to put pins and sockets on the wire ends and they just push into the plug until they click lock into place. A rubber membrane grips the wire insulation keeping water out. The two plug halves are also sealed against water intrusion.
PXL_20250226_230822244 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Wire loom added to all the exposed wiring. This one was before I taped the end on the fuel pump. This stuff came from harbor freight and is a lot nicer looking than the corrugated plastic stuff
PXL_20250226_230830161 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

PXL_20250226_230846181 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

This is the plug for the drive by wire harness that connects to the Holley dominator.  Thankfully this ECU has a ton of open inputs and outputs. I added two wires to this plug that output switched +12v that will trigger a relay for my intercooler pump and intercooler radiator fan.  I'll setup the ECU to apply voltage a set period of time after ignition confirmation to help keep the load in the system down during engine crank.
PXL_20250226_234358431 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

Rough running headlights wiring
PXL_20250227_031321473.MP by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

What a mess! It's getting better everyday though. Currently I have functioning headlights, taillights, brake, turn signals and drls.  I'll tidy that up and then start making connections to all the relays etc, tidying those up as I go.
PXL_20250228_023930388 by Kevin Ames, on Flickr

We may be able to try and start it possibly next week. At the least I'll get that all on video. I may try and live stream it and if I go that route I would try and use YouTube.

However, I need 27 more subscribers (need 50) to me able to live stream from mobile.

Feel free to sub and if I can get to 50 the live stream is an option even if it is hard to schedule.

@SouthMorganTech

The end is in sight!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#632
March 01, 2025, 05:44:29 PM
I'm in.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Randimus Maximus

#633
March 01, 2025, 06:50:02 PM
Now you need 25 more.

Monsterlover

#634
March 01, 2025, 07:01:52 PM
Thanks boys!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Howie

#635
March 02, 2025, 06:12:06 AM
 [popcorn]

Monsterlover

#636
March 02, 2025, 04:06:03 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on March 01, 2025, 06:50:02 PM
Now you need 25 more.

Make that zero. We got to 50!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#637
March 02, 2025, 05:53:49 PM
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Howie

#638
March 02, 2025, 05:55:32 PM
Count me in.

DarkMonster620

#639
March 04, 2025, 06:54:11 AM
You've got 56 as of this writing
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."

ungeheuer

#640
March 04, 2025, 09:19:42 AM
Me and another 57 weirdos onboard  ;D
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260ST Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

The Architect

#641
March 04, 2025, 09:38:36 AM
Coming in late, when's the live streaming?

Monsterlover

#642
March 04, 2025, 09:41:02 AM
Quote from: The Architect on March 04, 2025, 09:38:36 AM
Coming in late, when's the live streaming?


Possibly tomorrow but don't hold me to it.

I have to get everything finished wired tonight and tested and we still need to check the cooling system for leaks and fill fluids on everything.

Unfortunately it's going to be hard to schedule. I'll only be able to give rough idea of when and then it will happen when it happens.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#643
March 04, 2025, 01:38:16 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 04, 2025, 09:41:02 AM
Possibly tomorrow but don't hold me to it.

I have to get everything finished wired tonight and tested and we still need to check the cooling system for leaks and fill fluids on everything.

Unfortunately it's going to be hard to schedule. I'll only be able to give rough idea of when and then it will happen when it happens.
This laissez faire attitude regarding the schedule is unacceptable. ; [evil]

C'mon bro...you want us all to see it. Set a day/time that gives you time to finish, and go with it.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Howie

#644
March 04, 2025, 02:18:16 PM
Off topic, I like your new avatar Steve!
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