Another newbie, another project - Page 2

**mrpete** · 25 Sep 08, 11:50 AM

It'll be Saturday before I get any uploaded - I'm away from home right now. I do have one on my mobile but I'll be darned if I can get it to mail to my web account!

**mrpete** · 25 Sep 08, 12:35 PM

I've just managed to upload a pic from my mobile, hopefully it is attached here too! I got a bit carried away with my allen keys when I had pushed her into the workshop though, so excuse her rather naked figure at the mo.

**gillan900** · 25 Sep 08, 12:51 PM

Jim, if you want standard graphics for the 93-96 model try these guys.
(97 model graphics are as the yellow pic I posted earlier. You could get a sign company to make you some up as they aren't cheap from the dealers, about 25 quid a side if I recall !

Ducati 750 Supersport Decal kit on eBay, also Ducati, Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Parts Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 02-Oct-08 07:46:53 BST)

I've had some of their graphics and they are ok, you should lacquer over them really but they should be ok without. They do a set for a superlight that has the white numberboards or alternatively just cut some out of white matt vinyl from a sign shop, that's what i've got on mine.

**NedLudd** · 25 Sep 08, 01:06 PM

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You'll have to remind me in a couple of weeks (rubbish memory I'm afraid) but as you asked, you can have first refusal. I'll post some pics of them first before you decide yes or no though.

You're a gent mrpete (and not too far away either). Look forward to hearing more about the project in due course. You'll find these forums a mine of info.

**mrpete** · 25 Sep 08, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gillan900

Jim, if you want standard graphics for the 93-96 model try these guys.
(97 model graphics are as the yellow pic I posted earlier. You could get a sign company to make you some up as they aren't cheap from the dealers, about 25 quid a side if I recall !

Ducati 750 Supersport Decal kit on eBay, also Ducati, Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Parts Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 02-Oct-08 07:46:53 BST)

I've had some of their graphics and they are ok, you should lacquer over them really but they should be ok without. They do a set for a superlight that has the white numberboards or alternatively just cut some out of white matt vinyl from a sign shop, that's what i've got on mine.

Funnily enough I've got them in my favourites list and asked them about the decals available as well. Just need to find a decent sprayer now and that's the cosmetic side of things sorted.

**dicky mint** · 26 Sep 08, 04:49 PM

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They're pretty good actually, I'd say possibly more effective than the standard lamp.

id bet they are, the light on my 750ss is proper pants

. nice looking project you got there. pop down to the royal oak to the doc meet and have a chat as im usually the only carb ss there

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**mrpete** · 27 Sep 08, 07:27 PM

Hiyas dicky, I'm looking forward to it the meet - got loads of questions like any newbie so you may have to be patient with me tho!

I've been continuing with the refurb today. The replacement factory spec cans had come in the week and these were inspected last night. Some scratching from being stored but a good polish and they'll look good. Off first thing to Chester to pick up a replacement nose section along with a literally unused rear hugger. I used to live there in the late Eighties and it was a real trip down memory lane. The ladies I used to know back then. Sigh..........

Anyway, back home and sleeves rolled up for the first job. All the decals on the bike - which were hiding various stone chips and cracks - are now off and the adhesive is slowly being rubbed out. 10 sets on each side panel! A used tail piece arrived in the post which was stripped down last night for cleaning up and refitting. The original had been swan down horribly for some reason so that's another item back to original spec. Now I've got 4 rear indicators so watch out for a pair going up for grabs in the classifieds section next week. Oh, and a new front indicator also arrived. Which doesn't really fit the fairing. Not that I'm surprised. It's only a case of some minor fettling though, and if you've ever tried to get an MGB wing to fit then this is child's play by comparison.

With that job out of the way I turned my mind to a minor little task. The choke cable was worn out so Postman Pat delivered a new one this morning. Good opportunity for me to have a delve around methinks. Seat off, tank up, airbox loosened (which has no securing clips for the top section I noted) and the new cable soon goes in. Ditto the control. Nice and easy really, tad fiddly in a couple of places but nothing taxing. Bit of adjustment and it's sliding nicely with plenty of smooth resistance.

However, I was becoming more bemused by what I was seeing of the wiring. A mess is a nice way to describe it, but I held back from ripping it apart and putting it back together for the moment. Anyway, crank her over says I. Some fresh fuel in the tank and - nothing. Not even a cough. Crank a bit more. Nowt. A third go. Nope. Hit the button and churn, cough, then one almighty backfire. Turn off, battery out, leave it.

Now it fired last weekend, albeit a bit reluctantly, so I've obviously disturbed something, but I'm minded it's badly set up anyway. It needs a complete step-by-step going over on the sparks side as fuel is going round fine. One thing is for sure; at some point the beast was in the hands of a bodging gorilla, such is the mess I've already cleaned up with incorrect fixings all over the place, yards of electrical tape removed and minor wiring re-connected properly. I don't claim to be an expert mechanic but some people really shouldn't be allowed within yards of a spanner.

Ho hum. While I think about the starting problem I'll press on with the cosmetics and get the panels rubbed down tomorrow. I'm happiest with a bucket of warm water and some wet n' dry!

**mrpete** · 11 Oct 08, 09:10 PM

Just a quick update as things have taken a bit of a sideways turn........

The fairings are being steadily rubbed down and the two layers of yellow paint are slowly disappearing. Also have a lovely headlight courtesy of Dan - thanks chap! - and it trial fits a treat. So, with all the other bits now safely stored the time to really attack it is coming close.

It's not much of a pic but if you've ever wondered what a fairing with some of the paint rubbed down would look like then I've just answered your prayers.......

Oh, and I've just bought a 750 Monster. And it's lovely!

**scrapps** · 14 Oct 08, 03:09 PM

Hi mrpete i have not long bought a 750ss a nice red with white frame 1993
I am going to use it as a trackday bike so i am in two minds weather to strip some of the original nice parts and sell them for trackday mods or to run her in all her glory. she looks brill as a standard bike and stands out from all the jap bikes and mod bikes.
i took it to brands hatch last month (full gp track) and had a great day with it in full road spec(inc number plate indicators etc) it suprised a few jap bikes in the inters when they blased past on the straight then i went round them on some of the bends...(only to be taken again) so I am looking forward to getting rearsets and better brakes and susp set up so i can turn a few head with the old girl.
but it would be a shame to see the original panels and parts damaged if i drop her...
what to do,what to do,she is so pretty i dont want to trash her ? ? ?
glad to hear your returning one to original.ps had loads of carb problems as had stood for months before i got her. check coil connections and on right as you sit on bike a conector under the tank if not clean or seated well will stop it going ......

**gillan900** · 14 Oct 08, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapps

Hi mrpete i have not long bought a 750ss a nice red with white frame 1993
I am going to use it as a trackday bike so i am in two minds weather to strip some of the original nice parts and sell them for trackday mods or to run her in all her glory. she looks brill as a standard bike and stands out from all the jap bikes and mod bikes.
i took it to brands hatch last month (full gp track) and had a great day with it in full road spec(inc number plate indicators etc) it suprised a few jap bikes in the inters when they blased past on the straight then i went round them on some of the bends...(only to be taken again) so I am looking forward to getting rearsets and better brakes and susp set up so i can turn a few head with the old girl.
but it would be a shame to see the original panels and parts damaged if i drop her...
what to do,what to do,she is so pretty i dont want to trash her ? ? ?
glad to hear your returning one to original.ps had loads of carb problems as had stood for months before i got her. check coil connections and on right as you sit on bike a conector under the tank if not clean or seated well will stop it going ......

If your going down the track day route scrapps how about these

ducati 750ss 4 fairing panels on eBay, also Other Motorcycle Accessories, Accessories, Motorcycle Parts Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 19-Oct-08 16:35:52 BST)

Or if you want some new fibre glass ones to paint up try these guys

eBay UK Shop - fiberglass shop: full fairings, race fairings, race seats

Cheers,
Ian.

**mrpete** · 14 Nov 08, 12:14 PM

beep di di beep di beep......update......

No pics at the mo as my hands are too dirty - and it's not down to the SS! The workshop is being tarted up to make it more habitable during the winter seeing it's going to be where you'll find me for the duration. So, walls have been plastered, new ceiling going in with insulation, new lights, wiring and sockets to stop me getting shocks every time I unplug something, new workbench (my, it's a long one!) and a good coat of floor paint to make it easier to spot all those fastners I keep dropping!

The fairings are still being rubbed down and imperfections filled in. The bellies on each one took a fair old hammering from stones; nothing deep enough to compromise the strength of them but some nasty little pockmarks here and there where they had kicked up from the tyres.

The Monster has had me badly distracted during the weekends. I wanted to get some miles in before it just got too slippery for clumsy old me, but now it's inside and resting so I can make a decent start on the SS in the next few days hopefully.

I'm wondering about doing a complete stripdown at the mo. With the wiring being such a godawful mess it's an opportunity to have a proper go at the beast and do a complete job on her. Not a hundred percent sure just yet though, but I like the idea of going down this route.

**NedLudd** · 14 Nov 08, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mrpete

No pics at the mo as my hands are too dirty - and it's not down to the SS! The workshop is being tarted up to make it more habitable during the winter seeing it's going to be where you'll find me for the duration. So, walls have been plastered, new ceiling going in with insulation, new lights, wiring and sockets to stop me getting shocks every time I unplug something, new workbench (my, it's a long one!) and a good coat of floor paint to make it easier to spot all those fastners I keep dropping!

Do let me know if and when those termis start cluttering the place up and I'll come and get them out of your way mrpete... It's a good feeling getting it sorted though, eh. Until recently I didn't have a garage of my own, and when I did I was far more motivated getting that cleaned and in order than the house. I even hoovered it. I don't do anything much more challenging than checking the tyre pressures and oiling the chain, but, oh the joy of installing a little shelf unit on which to line up the bits of kit which had previously been heaped in a box in the corner of a friend's garage. Anyway, if you do start stripping it down you'll find plenty of advice here from people who've done the same (not me though: last time I tried even to get the fairings off to top up the oil I gave up and rode [gingerly] to Baines).