Some new parts are on their way, mostly funded through the sales of old parts that I no longer used, or found alternatives for. Among these are DP/DPM Billet Cam End Covers and Valve Covers with Oil Cooler Mount (which should go nicely with the a)VeeTwo Cams yet to be put on and b)Rizoma Billet Oil Cooler). Things will look nice, machined, and tidy on the motor. Only thing left is some actual motor work in the indefinite future (putting in the cams and high compression pistons, maybe 944 kit).
Some paint work will be undertaken this winter as well. A new 'cafe' style rear cowl is being made by a former DFW Ducati rider, Jesus, which will be bolted up for evaluation and later sent, along with my carbon fiber front fender, off to paint. New to the DFW area is Brad Miller, of Motion Ducati, who will perform some paint, powdercoating, and engine work (when that time comes around).
Also here to help is a friend who enjoys doing the mechanical, and an extra set of hands will be quite handy during the IMA triple set install. This requires removing front wheel, forks, controls, gauges, the triples, and the bearing races that will be in the steering head, as well as installing new tapered bearings (original equipment on pre-02 Monsters) and races, and butting it all back up.
Showing posts with label Dallas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dallas. Show all posts
07 November 2009
10 March 2009
THE MOVE
The Monster has been trailored to Dallas, TX where I now reside. As a welcome-to-your-new-home present, I have finally taken the time to put some parts that have been sitting around on the bike. Here's a current picture:
These include a Rizoma Clutch Cover and Pressure Plate, both provided by PJ's Parts. I can't say enough good things about the service from PJ's Parts - they run a top-notch outfit. Also in the mix are a set of aluminum shoulder bolts for the stock rearsets to fix the worn out looking zinc plated bolts. I'm awaiting delivery of a set of titanium bolts to replace the clutch cover's bolts and some of the controls bolts as well. Here's the clutch side of the engine up close:
And an up-close detail image:
A short video of the spinning parts (clutch & pulleys)in motion: (DISCLAIMER: it was quite windy and this was recorded on a Blackberry, so the sound cuts in and out oddly)
These include a Rizoma Clutch Cover and Pressure Plate, both provided by PJ's Parts. I can't say enough good things about the service from PJ's Parts - they run a top-notch outfit. Also in the mix are a set of aluminum shoulder bolts for the stock rearsets to fix the worn out looking zinc plated bolts. I'm awaiting delivery of a set of titanium bolts to replace the clutch cover's bolts and some of the controls bolts as well. Here's the clutch side of the engine up close:
And an up-close detail image:
A short video of the spinning parts (clutch & pulleys)in motion: (DISCLAIMER: it was quite windy and this was recorded on a Blackberry, so the sound cuts in and out oddly)
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