that Old Tangerine Dream (problem bike these days... :( )

[DuciD03]

I do not have a manual.  I think it would be extremely helpful. What I can "see" I can do.

yep-ers; I- always - read the shop mec. manual before the fix; always helpful; but note its a translation and edited and (Not) updated; so at times awkward, not so explanatory or just missing stuff / step ...lol

The dark man jumped the gun and pm-ed you one, me thinks; looks like you have friends here  ; let me know if you still need one; I have a 06 mec. shop manual for my 05 seems to be exactly the same bikes (05 vs 06 s2r 800).

[scaudill]

There is an article this month in Motorcycle Classics about Moto Guild (Motorcycle Workshop) in Chicago.  They have everything to work on your bike and people to help you.  Address is 2213 W. Grand Ave, Chicago.  Look for the magazine its a nice article.
Good Luck

[Howie]

There is an article this month in Motorcycle Classics about Moto Guild (Motorcycle Workshop) in Chicago.  They have everything to work on your bike and people to help you.  Address is 2213 W. Grand Ave, Chicago.  Look for the magazine its a nice article.
Good Luck

I would check that out.  Another handy helper  http://ca-cycleworks.com/fwires

[MsTek]

There is an article this month in Motorcycle Classics about Moto Guild (Motorcycle Workshop) in Chicago.  They have everything to work on your bike and people to help you.  Address is 2213 W. Grand Ave, Chicago.  Look for the magazine its a nice article.
Good Luck

OOOooo Thanks!!

[GK]

How's it all going?

[MsTek]

I ordered the stuff yesterday and the o-ring needs to come from somewhere else... so I should have all the parts next week and can work on the bike next weekend.  I hope so.

[GK]

Here's hoping it all comes together soon.
As you've seen, the helpful folk here are willing to guide you through! ðŸ'ðŸ»ðŸ'ðŸ»

[MsTek]

All the parts I was told to order in this thread are here now.  Its not supposed to be too hot today which is good too.  I'm going to Brazillian Jiujitsu this morning and when I get back, I will start this project.  The is a GREAT UFC card tonight so I hope to finish this before that card starts.

I really hope I can do this and it fixes the problem.

If anyone wants to point me where to replace my rear turn lights, I have new ones of those too that since I'm ripping stuff apart this afternoon, I may as well replace while I'm in there.

I wish I knew a good bike wash too... I don't have access to a water hose and that bike needs a CLEAN.

[GK]

Progress?

[koko64]

A Windex bottle of lightly soapy water or actual Windex all suface cleaner can help a lot with hand washing your bike. Cheap and removes grime with a rag, just watch the stuff on your tyres, although it does evaporate quickly in the heat. I would avoid pressure washing unless absolutely necessary.

[GK]

Any progress??

[S21FOLGORE]

Windex contains ammonium, which is not good for plastic and painted surface.
I wouldn’t use it for any of the plastic parts on the bike, fuel tank, helmet and face shield.

I did the tutorial about washing and cleaning the bike.
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61782.0
Sadly, it is kinda useless right now because all the photos are gone ...

(I will move the photos from Photobucket to some other place, and fix the thread. But, it’s going to take some time.)

Meanwhile, for quick cleaning / detailing, I would suggest the followings.
When you pick up something for motorcycle and helmet cleaning,
“non abrasive”, “ammoinum free” , “alcohol free”  are important.

Brillianize
http://www.brillianize.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8BNAlUziKs

Protectall
https://www.protectall.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-33lKwLG6A

Original Bike Spirits spray polisher / cleaner
http://www.originalbikespirits.com/products/spray-cleaner-polish/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zX7X3NvpUA

(You don’t have to spray that much. The video uploader is over spraying and wasting a lot of money.)

Plexus
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ma7f0sv_s

Borrow (or buy) leaf blower, use it for blowing off sand and all the crap from the plastic parts and painted surface of th ebike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVFa2J2gINk
(He’s using it for drying the bike after washing, but you get the idea.)

[koko64]

Windex contains ammonium, which is not good for plastic and painted surface.
I wouldn’t use it for any of the plastic parts on the bike, fuel tank, helmet and face shield.


Brillianize
http://www.brillianize.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8BNAlUziKs

Protectall
https://www.protectall.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-33lKwLG6A

Original Bike Spirits spray polisher / cleaner
http://www.originalbikespirits.com/products/spray-cleaner-polish/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zX7X3NvpUA

(You don’t have to spray that much. The video uploader is over spraying and wasting a lot of money.)

Plexus
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ma7f0sv_s

Borrow (or buy) leaf blower, use it for blowing off sand and all the crap from the plastic parts and painted surface of th ebike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVFa2J2gINk
(He’s using it for drying the bike after washing, but you get the idea.)

I didnt say Windex glass cleaner; you are correct about that product. I mentioned Windex All Surface cleaner.

[S21FOLGORE]

I read your post again, and yes, you did say "Windex All Surface Cleaner".

Sorry, if I offended you , it wasn't meant to be bashing. (should have read more carefully anyway.)

Just, didn't want people to run to the kitchen and grab the Windex glass cleaner bottle,  spraying  it all over the bike ....

[koko64]

Na, it's cool, no worries . I sounded terse via keyboard.
The glass cleaner is definately harsh and only for glass.