akronos Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 I need help. I have to disassemble the rear shock but I have no idea how it works: I saw there are two settings, someone has information about it? Maybe a scan or photo of the maintenance booklet. Thank you! Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 the bike is almost finished. The front fairing and other small things are missing. 3 Quote Link to comment
Dorkburger Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) There’s not much to be done with the shock it seems. The dials on the side of the bike by the seat lock are for preload adjustment and rebound damping. The shock itself is a sealed unit. The pictured shock was dead and disassembled to satisfy my curiosity. I just installed a used Ducati M900 takeoff shock. I ended up having to install it upside down. I read somewhere to use the 1150 spring, which I did. The M900 spring was quite heavy ( thicker / shorter ) spring. I haven’t ridden with it yet, but after inspecting the original shock, anything is better... Edited March 7, 2019 by Dorkburger Uploaded pic twice Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Hello! from what I understand if I find a shock absorber of a Ducati Monster 900 can I mount it without any problems or invasive changes?there are no other shocks that I can install without changes? since you are kind and very informed I wanted to ask you another question: How can I mount a naked handlebar? What alternative plates can I mount? Do you have some advice? Quote Link to comment
Dorkburger Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I'm certainly no shock expert, but went with the Duc shock after hearing of it being a viable replacement over the span of several years. As noted, I had to mount it upside down because the larger top interfered with the rockerarm piece at the required angle to mount the bottom. I clearanced the shock a bit only to find that at full compression the nitrogen Schrader stem hit the bottom bracket. Easier explained in pictures... I did have intent on initially reusing the stock shock. After a good cleaning I was able to restore function of the preload adjuster, but when reassembling the damping adjuster something went wrong and the shock's oil pissed out of the bottom..... As far as handlebars, I'm using Telefix clipons. The only concern I had initially was that the sockets didn't fully slide onto the forks before touching the top yoke, despite the Eblag seller listing them for an 1150. That being said, its been about 12 plus years and they have never moved. They are fully adjustable and eliminated the goofy angle of the ES clipons that I didn't like. My favorite angle does cause the switch clusters to hit the tank at full lock though. No worries at the moment, because my tank is junk, and I can adjust them later. I did have to trim the plastic yoke cover to fit it back on. Quote Link to comment
Dorkburger Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) I have also seem people drill the top yoke and mount MX style clamps allowing the use of a tubular handlebar. Personally I think the clip one look cooler, and I like the position of mine. Slightly aggressive, but still good for long rides. They are also wider allowing for easier tossing around of the large beast.... Edited March 8, 2019 by Dorkburger Auto incorrect Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 Do you have any photos of how I could build a plate to install the instrumentation? And what frontend can i swap without lots of mod? in italy there are few gsx / gsxr from which to take parts. Quote Link to comment
arnout Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 2/27/2019 at 8:39 AM, akronos said: I need a Workshop Manual. Anyone know where i can find it? Here.. 1 Quote Link to comment
clairetoo Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 normal handlebars are easy to mount - eblag risers bolted into the 2 M10 threads that are already there....... Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) Wow Great! Thanks! And the instrument how did you fix it? the link you posted to me doesn't work. It sends me back to google drive but it doesn't load. Edited March 17, 2019 by akronos Quote Link to comment
arnout Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 8 hours ago, akronos said: the link you posted to me doesn't work. It sends me back to google drive but it doesn't load. Works for me in Firefox and IE11. What browser are you using? Nevertheless retrieved another link for you to try: click. Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Great This link work perfect thanks. Today I finished the bike: New Spark Plugs BR8ES New air filter spark Plug Cables new Clean and synchronized carburetors But I find myself with a problem, after having tried for about 40 miles (the engine runs well and pulls hard) I removed the plugs again and as you can see... It seems very lean to me what you say? Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 are this raiser good? Quote Link to comment
arnout Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 > very lean Yes, I'd say so. I think you'll find the plugs are DR8ES though. Fitting the BR8ES type would take some effort as these are a different diameter! Compare the pilot and main jets sizes in your carbs to the ones listed in the manual. > raisers good? Seems like these should fit fine unless you don't want to drill new holes and want to use the existing holes that clairetoo suggested. (fine pitch M10) Quote Link to comment
Dorkburger Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Personally, I think using the original bolt holes to mount risers is a wonderfully simple solution. Had I thought of it, or had it suggested to me waay back, that’s how I would have went. Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Carburetor have 120 Main Jet and 47.5 Pilot Jet.... Quote Link to comment
arnout Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 11 hours ago, akronos said: Carburetor have 120 Main Jet and 47.5 Pilot Jet.... That is stock. (Thought I'd put up link to the EFE service manual so you could verify for yourself, but apparently not. I did post it in another recent air cooled topic though). So there must be other resons for the lean mixture. Climatic cirmcumstances? Engine not getting up to working temperature? Poor fuel delivery? Fuel float height set too high? Air leak somewhere? Less restrictive exhaust fitted? No popping from the exhaust because of the lean mixture? Quote Link to comment
Dezza Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 The clue may be on page 1 if the air filter element previously eaten by Pixie and Dixie and their offspring (were P & D a mixed sex couple????) has not been replaced with a new one. Quote Link to comment
ibrakeformoose Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Nice Telefix clip ons.. me likey! Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Dezza sure,i have replace filter with new one Meiwa. No popping from exhaust ( original unmod exhaust) 1 Quote Link to comment
akronos Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Collettore GSF BANDIT 1200 https://www.subito.it/accessori-moto/collettore-gsf-bandit-1200-lecce-289184375.htm Can i fit this header without lot of mods??! Edited April 2, 2019 by akronos Quote Link to comment
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