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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Re: [DucatiST] Engine bolt conversion

 

I have seen this done and there is nothing wrong with it at all, drill away.
QW


-----Original Message-----
From: Tim de Martino
Sent: Sep 30, 2010 4:46 PM
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Engine bolt conversion



Thanks for the input. Like many other repair tasks on my bike, the hardest part is the initial thinking about it!
 
Here is the reply sent from TPO parts when I asked them about the conversion;
 
  Hi again Tim,

My apologies for the late reply.  Here is the procedure you need to
follow for drilling out your bike for the 12mm studs.

Tools needed:

Electric drill
Drill bit:  either 12.1mm, 12.2mm, or 31/64-inch.  Do not use a bit
larger than those sizes.

A source of compressed air is handy for cleaning chips out of the drill
hole.  If you don't have that you can use a thin metal rod and a rag.

Begin your work with the engine installed in the bike using the factory
bolts.  The factory bolts should be tight.

Remove 1 of the factory bolts only.  The other bolt will hold the engine
in place while you work.

Drill out the bolt hole from both sides.  There is no need for cutting
lubricant, but it won't hurt to use it if you want to.  The drilling is
easy because you are only enlarging the factory hole a little bit, not
drilling a fresh hole.  The existing hole will guide the bit for you
making the job easier.  Once you've drilled the hole from both sides,
blow out the chips with compressed air (or other method).

If you want to use a cutting lubricant then I would recommend that you
use a water-based one made specifically for this purpose.  WD-40 is not
very effective for this purpose and it leaves behind a sticky residue
that attracts dirt.  If you use WD-40 make sure you clean it up well,
otherwise you'll find road grime sticking to your Duc!  Water-based
lubricants are nice becasue you can rinse them away with no sticky mess.

Install the new stud and torque it down.

Repeat the process for the second bolt/stud.

As I mentioned earlier, the only important detail is that you use the
correct size drill bit.  Do not use anything larger than 31/64-inch.  If
you do not have a suitable bit then please let me know and I will send
you one.


Allan
www.tpoparts.com



From: Tim de Martino <timdm7@yahoo.com.au>
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 29 September, 2010 9:12:28 PM
Subject: [DucatiST] Engine bolt conversion

 

Anyone had any experience converting a 10mm bolt setup to 12mm? I received the
TPO kit that I ordered and although it's a really nice product, the studs are
12mm. I could return them but am thinking conversion.....

I have done fairly extensive googling and searching within this group but
there's not much info - the best I could find was QW saying ,basically , grab a
big drill bit and go to town!

QW - were you taking the piss or is this another example of your "it's not that
hard, just get on with it" posts? If the latter, can it be done in situ (albeit
very carefully)?

This idea may be overkill, but it would be nice to end up with a REALLY strong
engine mount.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers


 

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Re: [DucatiST] Engine bolt conversion

 

Thanks for the input. Like many other repair tasks on my bike, the hardest part is the initial thinking about it!
 
Here is the reply sent from TPO parts when I asked them about the conversion;
 
  Hi again Tim,

My apologies for the late reply.  Here is the procedure you need to
follow for drilling out your bike for the 12mm studs.

Tools needed:

Electric drill
Drill bit:  either 12.1mm, 12.2mm, or 31/64-inch.  Do not use a bit
larger than those sizes.

A source of compressed air is handy for cleaning chips out of the drill
hole.  If you don't have that you can use a thin metal rod and a rag.

Begin your work with the engine installed in the bike using the factory
bolts.  The factory bolts should be tight.

Remove 1 of the factory bolts only.  The other bolt will hold the engine
in place while you work.

Drill out the bolt hole from both sides.  There is no need for cutting
lubricant, but it won't hurt to use it if you want to.  The drilling is
easy because you are only enlarging the factory hole a little bit, not
drilling a fresh hole.  The existing hole will guide the bit for you
making the job easier.  Once you've drilled the hole from both sides,
blow out the chips with compressed air (or other method).

If you want to use a cutting lubricant then I would recommend that you
use a water-based one made specifically for this purpose.  WD-40 is not
very effective for this purpose and it leaves behind a sticky residue
that attracts dirt.  If you use WD-40 make sure you clean it up well,
otherwise you'll find road grime sticking to your Duc!  Water-based
lubricants are nice becasue you can rinse them away with no sticky mess.

Install the new stud and torque it down.

Repeat the process for the second bolt/stud.

As I mentioned earlier, the only important detail is that you use the
correct size drill bit.  Do not use anything larger than 31/64-inch.  If
you do not have a suitable bit then please let me know and I will send
you one.


Allan
www.tpoparts.com



From: Tim de Martino <timdm7@yahoo.com.au>
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 29 September, 2010 9:12:28 PM
Subject: [DucatiST] Engine bolt conversion

 

Anyone had any experience converting a 10mm bolt setup to 12mm? I received the
TPO kit that I ordered and although it's a really nice product, the studs are
12mm. I could return them but am thinking conversion.....

I have done fairly extensive googling and searching within this group but
there's not much info - the best I could find was QW saying ,basically , grab a
big drill bit and go to town!

QW - were you taking the piss or is this another example of your "it's not that
hard, just get on with it" posts? If the latter, can it be done in situ (albeit
very carefully)?

This idea may be overkill, but it would be nice to end up with a REALLY strong
engine mount.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers


 

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Re: [DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

Simon,

 

We are all common children to this phenomenon.

 

This is why the words "Oh No!" were invented, [actually oh shit!, oh fuque! son-of-a-beach! etc.].


Nick Alaniz, 2002 Ducati ST4$, Sacramento, CaL.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Nuske" <simon.nuske@draeger.com>
To: "st2 owners" <st2_owners@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 2:54:51 PM
Subject: RE: [DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

I thought this stuff only happened to me

 

 

 

Simon Nuske

Interlock Dept

 

Dräger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd

Axxess Corporate Park

Unit 63/170 Forster Rd

MT. WAVERLEY. VIC Australia 3149

Tel +61 (0) 3 9545 5619

Fax +61 (0) 3 9545 5687

Mobile +61 (0) 427 561306

Simon.nuske@draeger.com

www.draeger.com

 

Dräger. Technology for Life ®

 

 


From: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:st2_owners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of T
Sent: Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:34 PM
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

 

I wouldn't worry about it.

Tom

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RE: [DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

I thought this stuff only happened to me

 

 

 

Simon Nuske

Interlock Dept

 

Dräger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd

Axxess Corporate Park

Unit 63/170 Forster Rd

MT. WAVERLEY. VIC Australia 3149

Tel +61 (0) 3 9545 5619

Fax +61 (0) 3 9545 5687

Mobile +61 (0) 427 561306

Simon.nuske@draeger.com

www.draeger.com

 

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From: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:st2_owners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of T
Sent: Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:34 PM
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

 

I wouldn't worry about it.

Tom

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[DucatiST] Santa Rosa CA Duc shop? [1 Attachment]

 
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Say Folks,

I was told that some of the guys who were MotoMeccanica in Santa Rosa
became an independent repair shop when MM closed their doors.

Does anyone have any contact info?

Thanks,

M./

Michael Heth
mheth@motolectric.com
(415) 992-7840

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Re: [DucatiST] intercoms; where the bottom line is truly the bottom line

I second Joe's opinion. Please don't ask me why.

Gary '01 ST4 Gaston, OR

On 9/30/2010 7:15 AM, Joe Michaud wrote:
>
> Sadly, this is one of those areas where cost can definitely influence
> the overall experience. If one is willing to sacrifice audible
> quality, go with a lower priced system. Quality at speed is the first
> item to suffer. I got tired of yelling "WHAAAA?" at SWMBO.
> Money spent on a poor-quality, unintelligible, garbled system is money
> wasted. I have done that. Save up for a good one. Your bike is the
> best, isn't it?
>
>

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[motorcityfreecycle] taken cat tree

 

the cat tree is now taken.

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Re: [DucatiST] intercoms; where the bottom line is truly the bottom line

 

I REALLY can't hear Jennifer. She is on her own bike!

;-))

On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 12:58 PM, alasdair cameron <thejockabroad@gmail.com> wrote:
 

Perhaps not being able to hear "She Who Must Be Obeyed" is not necessarily a bad thing??!!
 
My planned "winter project" is to make my own intercom.  I have all of the parts (total cost ~ US$25) from  a company called Partsexpress.com.
 
You can find the circuit diagram at:-
 
Don't ask me what this is going to turn out like from a quality point of view, but at least while I'm in the garage wielding a soldering iron, I'm not indoors listening to SWMBO.  (Come to think of it; I'll not be rounding off nut's and dropping things down inaccessable gaps on my beloved ST4S either....)
 
Remember the mantra "Do not try this at home.  We are trained professionals" before embarking on this although I have to say that normally that just provokes me into a challenge....
 
Have fun!
Alasdair
 
Vancouver, BC
Canada
2002 ST4S
1955 BDA B31
 


 
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:15 AM, Joe Michaud <michaud_joe@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

Sadly, this is one of those areas where cost can definitely influence the overall experience. If one is willing to sacrifice audible quality, go with a lower priced system. Quality at speed is the first item to suffer. I got tired of yelling "WHAAAA?" at SWMBO.
Money spent on a poor-quality, unintelligible, garbled system is money wasted. I have done that. Save up for a good one. Your bike is the best, isn't it?




--
Jack Ward
'00 ST4 Ducati (New Street)
'00 ST2 Ducati (Street)
'97 748 Ducati (Race) WSMC #383, AHRMA #283
'92 750ss Ducati (Restoration Project)
'63 H-D Panhead (Old Ratbike)
Now in Woodstock, GA, USA

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[DucatiST] Re: Debris in Fuel Tank

 

Mike,
I did the exact same thing with a bottle of sea foam! It has been over 1200 miles ago with no worries to date. I would have never admitted it if you had not brought it up. I will refurbish the components in the tank over the winter and see if it is still in there.

--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" <mrudolph@...> wrote:
>
> Hello ST riders,
>
> Before a ride Sunday morning, I decided to add some fuel system cleaner to a full fuel tank. The fuel tank lid was up. I was opening a bottle of cleaner near the tank and... as you may have already guessed... the little paper disk (1/2" dia.) from the bottle cap flittered its way right into the tank. I watched the gentle floating of the disk in disbelief. Time was suspended. "Is this really happening", I thought? Milliseconds turned to seconds. Ker flit! Now imagine the ensuing rant. Wrong! I kept myself from a tantrum. I had done the tank service only a few hundred miles ago, an I knew this was not the end of the world.
>
> OK, are you done laughing at a poor shmuck? Time to sieze this opportunity for problem solving!
>
> QUESTIONS:
> 1. How large is the fuel intake hole on the pump? Does this disk in the tank even pose a danger to the fuel system -- can it get sucked into the pump?
>
> 2. Any thoughts on how to locate that paper disk WITHOUT siphoning the fuel, removing tank and pulling the pump?
>
> The plan is to purchase an inspection mirror tonight and take a look see inside. I suspect the disk has 'stuck' itself to the roof of the tank in the small 'air gap' at the top of the tank. I gave the bike a good shake hoping to see the disk floating, but nothing.
>
> October riding in Wisconsin is a blast. Time to get on this.
>
> Mike
> 2002 ST4S
>

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[motorcityfreecycle] Wanted: Apartment size Tank ( Detroit 48228)

 

I am in need of a Apartment size hot water electric tank 110 thru 120
volts connecting

betty

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Re: [DucatiST] No tar snakes though (NDC)

 

Usual trip to London for a lot of us !


From: Gary L. Smith <lgranch@laughing-gargoyle.com>
To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 30 September, 2010 2:58:19
Subject: Re: [DucatiST] No tar snakes though (NDC)

  This guy is a dead man. Just a matter of time.

Gary '01 ST4 Gaston, OR

On 9/29/2010 4:59 PM, wwahl wrote:
>
> Watch this guy as he navigate through Moscow traffic at rush hour.
> Imagine being a passenger with him, if you can. Six and a half minutes
> of sheer terror! Note the "wheelies" under extreme acceleration.
>
> http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=22534&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=html&utm_campaign=2010-9-28
> <http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=22534&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=html&utm_campaign=2010-9-28>
>
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/3yopkyn
>
>



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