Truckers Monster Rebuild

[greenmonster]

I was going to do a milled plate for a gusset, but now I think im going to go in this direction.

Ducati did similar on their Corse/factory bikes in the early 90`s:

http://www.madeinitalymotorcycles.com/888corsa%20291107.jpg


Interesting project! 

[truckinduc]

The untrained engineering section of my brain thinks a plate would be stronger and more resistant to bending, but my eye likes the look of that a lot more.

It'll probably be fine for the loads that joint will see.

do it!

In my mind this way will be stronger and lighter.  It distributes the load over a larger surface area.

[The Don]

This thread is possibly the best thing on the internet, its the first thing I look at when I turn on my computer. I love the fact that you have enough balls to do what you do and the skill to do it. Well done
Don
P.S keep the photos coming

[Travman]

thanks guys.

Its not like chain lube, its like brake fluid mixed with oil. 

I was going to do a milled plate for a gusset, but now I think im going to go in this direction.

Very attractive bracing.

[Duck-Stew]

OHH I HAVE A QUESTION.

My clutch pushrod, or whatever you wanna call it. The rod that goes through the engine from the slave cyl. to the pressure plate throw out bearing.

The rod is nice and oily with some thick black sludge.  Is that normal or do I need to replace the 2 O rings on the slave side?

Or are there other seals?

Older Ducati's that have been ridden hard can get a black oily sludge inside the transmission input shaft (where the push-rod lies).  Replace the O-rings, the needle-roller bearing and seal on the other end after cleaning out liberally w/brake-cleaner.  The bearing can get neglected and if it seizes it can get ugly...

[truckinduc]

mo makin stuff lighta







rotating mass = BAD

[truckinduc]

This thread is possibly the best thing on the internet, its the first thing I look at when I turn on my computer. I love the fact that you have enough balls to do what you do and the skill to do it. Well done
Don
P.S keep the photos coming

Thank you. I have alot of builds planned out for the future.

[truckinduc]

Older Ducati's that have been ridden hard can get a black oily sludge inside the transmission input shaft (where the push-rod lies).  Replace the O-rings, the needle-roller bearing and seal on the other end after cleaning out liberally w/brake-cleaner.  The bearing can get neglected and if it seizes it can get ugly...

Thank you. the needle bearing is in the clutch side correct? Do I pull the slave cyl. to drive it out?

[Duck-Stew]

I think it's a 8mm bolt that can be threaded (or something like that) into it from the clutch side and then it can be pulled out w/the bolt.

Or, you could remove the push-rod and try to drive it out from the slave-cylinder side.  It doesn't sit too deep into the shaft on the clutch side...  You'll see it and removal won't be an issue.  Last time I bought a new bearing it was $12 and the seal was $5.

[truckinduc]

hey there it is.

[Monsterlover]

Don't forget to punch some holes in the primary gear

that'll help too

[truckinduc]

well I was thinking about that. Is it a common thing to do? pictures?

[Alexandre]

swingarm/shock setup looks like this to me

[Ahks]

Saw your stuff over on customfighters a while back... 

Awesome to see you over here too. You were my introduction to the Monster. Before I read thru your thread on CF I thought all Ducs were sport bikes :p Now I'm saving to buy a new monster this spring.

Great to see more progress on your project. Truly inspiring.

[Monsterlover]

well I was thinking about that. Is it a common thing to do? pictures?

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