Bummer! My Comcast internet connection has been giving me fits and it seems to have come back tonight, at least for a bit..... Even the Slowski's have a...
Mike Seate (author) and Simon Green (photographer) are both well known motorcycle authors and are creating a "Cafe Racer" book. We would like to include some...
This might be a good time to get everyone together for a group ride/shot to get in their book. -- Rick Yamane Yamane Watch Services Fine Watch Repair Importer...
I've invited them to the European Motorcycle Show and Swap, at the Santa Clara County fairgrounds March 29th.. the club should, ( like the Brit Guy) have a...
The European Motorcycle Show and Swap is about 8 weeks away and Vintage Duc Group needs some volunteers to man the booth at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds...
Lorin, I would like to volunteer. The only problem I may have is that Motion Pro had been asked to have a booth and I told Chris I could help man that if we...
Hello group. This is the first time I have had to write to the group. I am restoring a Ducati Monza jr. with the Dell'Orto UB22BS carb. The problem I am...
Steve: How the heck do you remove anything without heat!? When I get in a pinch like this, I always get the propane torch or pencile torch and heat all around...
We are now within shouting distance from events at the end of MARCH, At the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, DVC will be presenting the European Motorcycle show...
I know we've talked about this a number of times but you are still not getting it. Engine oils and motorcycles.. Wow this is like discussing religion or ...
Well I haven't been on this list long enough to be a part of an oil thread. :-)) The other lists I'm on, including ones I own, the subject has become a hot...
Thanks Rick.. There are many issues with modern car oils, specially now-a-days because even the oils of 5 years ago are not the same today. My issues with the...
... And that is why I never run wiring under the engine. I hate having electrical problems. :-)) I agree that the new car oils are trouble. There was a good...
Hi, I'm wondering what others on this list have used for an engine stand for the narrowcase motors. Is there anyone selling stands, or does anyone have a...
Rob.. European Motorcycle show and SWAP MEET is on the 29th,Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose Ca, If you do not find one before that, we can keep an...
An engine stand? How sophisticated. :-) I've always done the majority of my engine work on the bench. -- Rick Yamane Yamane Watch Services Fine Watch Repair ...
Lorin, Much as I would like to go, the Santa Clara swap meet is a little too far for me to travel this year. I've looked for a centerstand around here, but...
I have three tires for display/show bikes for the cost of you picking them up or shipping. I'm in San Carlos, CA. One each but they are a matched set.... ...
http://www.motoscrubs.com/Mach1_Engine.htm In the photos at the bottom of this page is some variation of an engine stand that Syd's has. It certainly was...
James Franzen
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Mar 5, 2008 5:09 pm
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I'm getting ready to tear down my Ducati 160 monza jr engine. I want to make sure I have all the tools I need before I start so I don't get stuck halfway...
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I've got an old Clymer manual for 250, 350, 450 that (I think) has pictures of the special tools. Let me know if someone more knowledgeable than me doesnt get...
-- Howdy I have a scan of the Tools page from the Clymer Duc singles ready to email if someone can tell me how to do it?? bob in Denver ... pictures of the...
I'd recommend an exhaust nut spanner. Some guys will use a punch and hammer on the fins but that's been known to break them off. For tearing down I'll use an...
Go for it Robert! Just "Be careful and take your time." I've helped many guys work on these little gems. THE ONLY SPECIAL TOOL YOU SHOULD HAVE IS THE FLYWHEEL...
Hi Rob I'm sure I have a center stand for 250 ducati single narrow case. I'm in Albion, Washington 99102. I would sell for $40 plus shipping. I have no idea...
Thanks for all the advice. I already have the exhaust spanner and an air impact wrench and I'll spring for the flywheel puller. Already have the Clymer manual...
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Domi Racer may be of help on parts such as motor lock washers and other parts. If you don't have a parts book they are a good source for this also. Road and...
At 06:01 PM 3/9/08 -0400, you wrote: snip ... Yes, the Haynes manual is very different & contains more, but it covers a much narrower range of models. The...
Darn! I gotta miss that one. It's my Bath-Nite. Gramps ... From: Lorin Guy <loringuy@...> To: vintageduc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 9:01 am ...