Whats going on guys,

Im a new 1997 M900 owner from Seattle, WA!

The bike was a bargain but unfortunately needs a full rebuild (engine wise) and some cosmetic updates. When I first bought it I didnt know much about Ducatis or bikes in genera but after doing some research I realized it had a bunch of nice aftermarket parts on it including a quat? exhaust, FCR41 carbs, new coils, cyclecat rearsets, and more!

It was laid down and there is a bad leak somewhere. Itll be a few weeks before i start tearing her down but i would appreciate any information/advice on where i should start and how i should go about this rebuild.

PS is the Haynes manual the best out there? The factory manual is a bit..... complex for my taste...

Thanks

Danny

I have no answers but I do have a hearty congratulations! My first Duc was an 01 M900. I loved that bike and it was all crusty but who cares, it's a blast to ride.

Thanks for the love steve!

Coming from a 98 M900 owner, congrats! Having FCR's and those other bits right from the get go is incredible. Good luck with the rebuild.

Thanks Chris!

Quote from: ynnadkrap on May 22, 2013, 07:17:59 PM
PS is the Haynes manual the best out there? The factory manual is a bit..... complex for my taste...

My favorite by far is the LT Snyder maintenance book, sold at:

http://www.desmotimes.com/

...which, as you can see is unfortunately not available due to active duty.  Jeff @ MonsterParts (www.monsterparts.com) may have some.  You might also search the internet for a used copy.  Definitely worth the $38 or whatever because, although not comprehensive, it's written in practical terms with lots of hands on knowledge.

And welcome!

leak huh? It wasn't uncommon for the hinge connection on the gas tank weld to crack and leak. They were not beefy enough, and if the tank was raised when full it put a lot of stress on them leading to eventual failure. It's not a hard fix, for someone who knows what they are doing - but it's not a DIY home fix for most - need some welding gear and skills.

So that could be the source of your troubles - but just a theory. If the carbs need some work, you could be getting overflow and spill from the bowls

FYI, CA Cycleworks just came out with an aftermarket track tank:

http://ca-cycleworks.com/products/tanks/mtt43-carb

If your tank is leaking and you have cosmetic issues, etc., it might be worth spending the extra cash for one of these new ones.  Sexy and lighter (specs say 37%) than the OEM steel tank.

Sorry guys, I should've been more specific. There is an *oil leak coming from the block somewhere not a gas leak hence the engine rebuild, it doesn't start but the lights do turn on, there is no tension in the clutch, and more.... Whew.

wash the motor, dry it, powder it, find the leak