Monster job!! : Forum build, repair, FUNDING REQUEST

[Noggin]

Just square container on the bars.

Clutch master cylinder

Well Damn I thought it might be but looked far too yucky for one of those

I do believe that was the whole point

I know! But - I still needed to ask to be sure!! I know one end of a bike from the other but the bits in between, well, if they don't look like they normally do, I'm not certain that they are what I think they are (or something like that!!) LOL

[Demannu]

I going to hazard a guess that that is the original clutch fluid from Bologna.
Surprisingly it still works....in a fashion.
Fresh fluid should see it good!

[weeksy]

I going to hazard a guess that that is the original clutch fluid from Bologna.
Surprisingly it still works....in a fashion.
Fresh fluid should see it good!

Nice work. How is the part list looking?

[Noggin]

Nice work. How is the part list looking?

Parts list -

LHD head light lens - Demannu sent me a link so need to order that

Rear indicators - think I've found some on ebay - need to check they are correct

2 X fuel filter - just waiting for paperwork before I pay (they said this is in stock but I want documents before I pay!!)
Air filter/box clips - just waiting for paperwork before I pay (they said this is in stock but I want documents before I pay!!)

Ordered -

POR15 tank sealer - ordered a different one that Demannu said was good to try (and in France!!)
Fork seals - should be there tomorrow (hopefully)
Front pads (1 pair) - FedEx sux, but they should be with me soon (I fcked up and left my address on the order ) so will post on
Battery - ordered (waiting for a delivery date, but should be fast as in France)
R/h footrest assembly - arrived in S'ton with a mate, he's waiting for the hugger/mudguard/numberplate holder then will post to Demannu
Rear mudguard/numberplate holder - en route to S'ton to be posted on
Vacuum/fuel tap - en route to S'ton to be posted on


Can't thank you guys enough for the help and advice xxx

[Demannu]

So with work on a scooter cancelled due to bad weather, I turn my steely gaze onto the fork leak on Myrtle.
Quick flick through the book of lies as to how it comes off, get the sump wrench on it, nope not moving. Get a better purchase on the bugger, nope. Drop bike back onto the floor, I now lift the whole front end up off the deck.
In the end I had to get swmbo to stand on the front wheel before the bloody thing moved.
After that everything else was a doddle.

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Fork off
And then, quite literally, it fell apart in my hands!

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The oil was........interesting!!!!!

[Demannu]

Sorry double posted a picture there!

[Demannu]

Heres one I made earlier

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As for the oil, came out really clear, suspiciously clear iyswim. As we got to the end of the pour, a load of black gunge coughed its way out!

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Clutch is bled up too!

[weeksy]

Great job, really well done.

[Noggin]

Eek!! Probably been stood a lot longer than he told me!!!

That's totally awesome x

[weeksy]

Eek!! Probably been stood a lot longer than he told me!!!

That's totally awesome x

Was this Monster a freebie?

[Noggin]

Eek!! Probably been stood a lot longer than he told me!!!

That's totally awesome x

Was this Monster a freebie?

LOL

The bike? Almost! The guy told me it had been stood for a couple of years but he'd had it running a couple of weeks before I picked it up - it did only cost 200£

[Noggin]

Eek!! Probably been stood a lot longer than he told me!!!

That's totally awesome x

Was this Monster a freebie?

LOL

The bike? Almost! The guy told me it had been stood for a couple of years but he'd had it running a couple of weeks before I picked it up - it did only cost 200£

I bought it despite the condition that I could see cos it was pre smashed shoulder and I wanted to race it. I also planned to try and do a lot of the work myself so I could learn. And if I hated it/it didn't run I could flog bits to the racers.

But, I'm much happier that it is going to run and it's a good position for my wimpy shoulder muscles!!

[Demannu]

it did only cost 200£

I still think you were stitched up like a kipper

[Noggin]

it did only cost 200£

I still think you were stitched up like a kipper

If I'd had two working arms back when I first brought it over here, it think it would have been ok (ish) - but 4-5 years of shuffling between the back of a van in winter and a garage in the summer hasn't helped at all!! LOL

[Skub]

Sure 200 quid doesn't get you a decent set of tyres now,the bike was for nothing so any result is a win.

[crust]

The clutch fluid always goes black. The new stuff will be black within a month or two of using it.

Before Brexit I used to get my Monster bits and pieces from Stein Dinse, they've got really good fiches on the sites to identify part numbers. Ducati parts prices are very random, some stuff is very cheap, some expensive. Quite often Stein Dinse, new parts are a lot cheaper then ebay, worth checking. Also good for finding the new part number for discontinued parts.

https://www.stein-dinse.biz/eliste/index.php

Change year to correct one in the box on left. Englisk flag on left for English

[Noggin]

The clutch fluid always goes black. The new stuff will be black within a month or two of using it.

Before Brexit I used to get my Monster bits and pieces from Stein Dinse, they've got really good fiches on the sites to identify part numbers. Ducati parts prices are very random, some stuff is very cheap, some expensive. Quite often Stein Dinse, new parts are a lot cheaper then ebay, worth checking. Also good for finding the new part number for discontinued parts.

https://www.stein-dinse.biz/eliste/index.php

Change year to correct one in the box on left. Englisk flag on left for English

Thank you

[Demannu]

Considering it was Matt black when it arrived......
Just waiting for bits to come from Nog now!

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[Noggin]

That looks soooo awesome.

Pretty sure I haven't put a pic of the bike in its full 'glory' on here from before I dropped it off in the west (southwest?)

This was when I picked it up years ago!! Shows a better comparison of what Demannu has done!! x

[weeksy]

What are you doing regards tyres? You're getting new?