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Started by memper, February 25, 2013, 12:42:26 PM

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memper

#30
March 03, 2013, 04:26:42 PM
Not insisting on being difficult. Honestly, had I remembered that you said that the shims are slightly domed I would not have even considered making my own tool. Shame on me. But seriously, thanks for putting up w my nonsense. 

It seems like either I get the tool, measure and then order what shims I need (hate ordering and waiting twice) or shoot in the dark at sizes and hope I get a hit.
Am I missing something?

Unless someone could help me ballpark what shims to get if my closers all measure around .005-.006 (unloaded).
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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ducpainter

#31
March 03, 2013, 04:40:11 PM
There's no way to tell what's in there.

I realize you don't want to wait...make believe this is 1960...there is no internet...and you have 3 tv stations.

You go to Sears, or the local bike shop to get what you need...and you wait.

It's really very peaceful. ;D
"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."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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JoeP

#32
March 03, 2013, 05:26:54 PM
Quote from: memper on March 03, 2013, 04:26:42 PM
It seems like either I get the tool, measure and then order what shims I need (hate ordering and waiting twice) or shoot in the dark at sizes and hope I get a hit.
Am I missing something?

Like I said before, if there's a Ducati dealer in your area, go there and trade in your old shims for new ones. I had to go back 3 times before I got it right, but I did it all in the same day. Faster than ordering and waiting, and it's FREE. [thumbsup]

memper

#33
March 03, 2013, 06:04:36 PM
Thanks fellas. I suppose I could call Ducati in SOHO but I have always steered away from dealers as a rule. But its just for shims so we'll see if I get in touch with somebody cool or a duche. Heard bad stuff about that place...
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

ducpainter

#34
March 03, 2013, 06:07:25 PM
Quote from: memper on March 03, 2013, 06:04:36 PM
Thanks fellas. I suppose I could call Ducati in SOHO but I have always steered away from dealers as a rule. But its just for shims so we'll see if I get in touch with somebody cool or a duche. Heard bad stuff about that place...
No one in NYMMC that has the tool that can help you out?
"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.”


memper

#35
March 03, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 03, 2013, 04:40:11 PM
There's no way to tell what's in there.

I realize you don't want to wait...make believe this is 1960...there is no internet...and you have 3 tv stations.

You go to Sears, or the local bike shop to get what you need...and you wait.

It's really very peaceful. ;D
Meh, I will just peacefully order the tool I guess. Easier than multiple trips to Manhattan. Sorry to waste the bandwidth on such silliness.
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

BK_856er

#36
March 03, 2013, 09:10:53 PM
Have you considered the ducatitoolrental.com kit?

BK

ducpainter

#37
March 04, 2013, 04:40:03 AM
Quote from: memper on March 03, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
Meh, I will just peacefully order the tool I guess. Easier than multiple trips to Manhattan. Sorry to waste the bandwidth on such silliness.
Have you asked over in NYMMC about borrowing an EMS tool?
"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.”


memper

#38
March 04, 2013, 01:57:28 PM
nah I just ordered one. Most headache free choice. Irony would have it that Mike is out of town til Friday.  [laugh]
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

thought

#39
March 04, 2013, 08:52:51 PM
Quote from: BK_856er on March 03, 2013, 09:10:53 PM
Have you considered the ducatitoolrental.com kit?

BK


this.

for your first check, i suggest this as the best option... after it's all said and done then you'll know what exactly you'll need to buy for the second time.
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'11 M796 ABS - Sold
'05 SV650N - Sold

mgrisham

#40
March 08, 2013, 02:03:44 PM
If you really don't want to leave home, http://www.ducatitoolrental.com also has complete sets of shims for rent for $50. You pay $9 for each shim you use and send the rest back.
2003 620ie Dark

memper

#41
March 08, 2013, 03:02:16 PM
Just gonna take my time. The tool is on its way and then I will order whatever shims I need from EMS. Thanks fellas.
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

uclabiker06

#42
March 14, 2013, 01:43:19 PM
Your patience will pay off...BE PATIENT with the whole procedure and enjoy it   [thumbsup]
Life is never ours to keep, we borrow it and then we have to give it back.
2006 S2R
2009 Smart

memper

#43
March 14, 2013, 04:46:24 PM
Yep. I got the shim tool and a v caliper. Now to find an extra hour.... :)
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.
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