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Duck-Stew

#75
August 26, 2020, 07:54:29 PM
Battery

Spark plugs

Fork Oil

Chain lube

Tires
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Monsterlover

#76
August 26, 2020, 08:09:12 PM
Quote from: Duck-Stew on August 26, 2020, 07:54:29 PM
Battery - added to the list

Spark plugs - these go bad with age?

Fork Oil - added to the list

Chain lube - I stock that already

Tires - I have a rear so just need a front
"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**

Duck-Stew

#77
August 27, 2020, 01:13:23 AM
No, but at least pull the plugs and give them an inspection.  Plus, @ $2/plug... why not?
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Monsterlover

#78
August 27, 2020, 03:47:33 AM
True
"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**

GregP

#79
August 28, 2020, 06:16:23 AM
Great thread and awesome bike!

Reminds me of my 1st Ducati purchase, a 1988 Paso Limited. I learned a valuable lesson through that purchase, which is, there is no such thing as a cheap Ducati!  [beer]

You’ve motivated me to change the fuel filter in my S4!
Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

Monsterlover

#80
August 28, 2020, 06:34:07 AM
Quote from: GregP on August 28, 2020, 06:16:23 AM
Great thread and awesome bike!

Reminds me of my 1st Ducati purchase, a 1988 Paso Limited. I learned a valuable lesson through that purchase, which is, there is no such thing as a cheap Ducati!  [beer]

You’ve motivated me to change the fuel filter in my S4!

Glad to help!

Also sorry about the Paso. But not really. Those bikes hurt me to look at ;)
"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

#81
August 28, 2020, 06:56:40 AM
As much as an Indiana?

That is going to be one sweet bike when done.

Monsterlover

#82
August 28, 2020, 07:23:18 AM
Quote from: howie on August 28, 2020, 06:56:40 AM
As much as an Indiana?

That is going to be one sweet bike when done.

I've seen pics of the indiana but it's been so long I can't picture it and to be safe I'm not looking it up ;D
"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

#83
August 28, 2020, 10:39:00 AM
"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**

Speeddog

#84
August 28, 2020, 10:53:41 AM
Yes, and I'm pretty sure that's the 'short' shock.
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Monsterlover

#85
August 28, 2020, 11:37:55 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 28, 2020, 10:53:41 AM
Yes, and I'm pretty sure that's the 'short' shock.

Short?

Was thinking of a respring for my weight since I'm doing the forks. Do I need to do internal stuff or can I just swap the spring?
"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

#86
August 28, 2020, 05:38:47 PM
So it seems that I have the showa shock which has shit valving and the cost to get it good would probably be high.

So I'm looking for a sachs unit, from an ss ie if possible, or any other crossover that applies.
"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**

Speeddog

#87
August 28, 2020, 05:42:18 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 28, 2020, 05:38:47 PM
So it seems that I have the showa shock which has shit valving and the cost to get it good would probably be high.

So I'm looking for a sachs unit, from an ss ie if possible, or any other crossover that applies.

I posted some stuff, and a pic, I swear....



The shock on the right is the later version, a wee bit longer IIRC, 5mm (?)
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Monsterlover

#88
August 28, 2020, 05:45:51 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on August 28, 2020, 05:42:18 PM
I posted some stuff, and a pic, I swear....



The shock on the right is the later version, a wee bit longer IIRC, 5mm (?)

Yep, the one on the right is what I'm looking for. Is that a picture off the net or those are yours... to sell?
"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**

Speeddog

#89
August 28, 2020, 07:02:20 PM
No, those are mine, and yes that shock is available.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~
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