Ducati 996 engine custom build
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Biker's Nemesis said:
Nicely made spring compressor. I laughed when I saw the polishing photo. I've been covered head to foot many times in the past.
yes, filthy job... and now I find I forgot to do a couple of parts 
Well its back on its wheels... I am pleased at how the Multistrada footrest conversion has worked out, it brings the foot pegs forward quite a bit and should achieve the riding position I was looking for.
Just about to rebuild the brakes... the fronts are fine and the pistons came out easily, but the rear caliper is seized absolutely solid! I have left it connected to the air line overnight, but the pistons have not moved yet!
Not sure about the gold discs on the front... they may have to be changed... we will see...
Yesterday I rebuilt all the hydraulics. I replaced the seals on the rear caliper as this was seized solid and I had to use some penetrating oil to free the pistons.
The calipers came out nice... My bead blaster now gives a really nice finish, that with a coat of ACF-50 keeps its shine. I was never happy with the finish until I picked up a tip from the guy who blasts my big bits... he said my problem was I was working at too high a pressure, and that was shattering the tiny glass beads! sure enough, I turned the pressure right down and the difference is clear!
I may try an anodising kit in the future after the success of the zinc plating!
Also made a wheel spacer to replace the speedo drive which I am not going to use.
The calipers came out nice... My bead blaster now gives a really nice finish, that with a coat of ACF-50 keeps its shine. I was never happy with the finish until I picked up a tip from the guy who blasts my big bits... he said my problem was I was working at too high a pressure, and that was shattering the tiny glass beads! sure enough, I turned the pressure right down and the difference is clear!
I may try an anodising kit in the future after the success of the zinc plating!
Also made a wheel spacer to replace the speedo drive which I am not going to use.
I know its a bit old school… just like me 😁 but I love the look of a mega on a bike… plan was to make a pair but I had trouble finding anyone here who could roll a cone, so I ended up modifying a couple of cheap stainless silencers I bought off Ebay. the removable baffles will satisfy the MOT man 😂and they are now re-packable
poo at Paul's said:
I am cancelling my order and want my deposit back!
The cheque is in the post....the weather has been crap for a few days, so some garage time
made some ends for the swinging arm as I didn't like the originals and they were marked... also made some new stainless bolts. may wheel it out the garage tomorrow 
Got the bike out today into the daylight for the first time in months... Have to say my Iphone takes great pictures! Next job is to start the wiring... its a job I actually love doing, making a loom from scratch. here is my collection of wire from meany years! there is some new stuff in there as well that I got from some newish cars in the vehicle dismantlers last year. Its just too expensive to buy all the colours you need new, its a great source of wire!
Benni said:
Great job, I am am a little envious for your workshop and amazed by the build speed.
The only thing that looks odd to me is the angle of the front fender struts,
because they are not running parallel to the fork leg.
yes, it is going together rather quickly The only thing that looks odd to me is the angle of the front fender struts,
because they are not running parallel to the fork leg.
I was however forced to clean all the bathrooms yesterday... I made it quite clear to my wife that they were cleaner than they had been for months. speed may slow a little in the next few weeks... she has things planned for me
the struts are in fact parallel... its just the photo angle...
Kev_Mk3 said:
so glad I found this thread, fantastic work cant wait to see it develop more.
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Worst 'I've got an iPhone' thread ever...
Cracking build btw.
Listen... it only the third new phone I have ever had, the first was a works Nokia 3310 after i was the last person in the company to hand back my pager. it lasted me years... then a Nokia flip phone.... all the rest have been hand me downs from the kidsCracking build btw.
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