Just got the replacement for the blade

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by Jamiestrada, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Look what just appeared on my desk :)

    Thanks Arthur a pleasure as always and I don't even have to cut the rod to length :) brilliant

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  2. gixerlc

    gixerlc Active Member

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    absolutley stunning that mate congrats :D
     
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  3. stevebetts

    stevebetts Well-Known Member

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    It's about time you spent some cash on that bike!
    It's looking very very nice J!
     
  4. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    FFS Jamie how did I miss this. seen your pic but never seen the thread. ahhh i'm here now. not read all the posts but why not another blade? off to read the thread now but the bike looks HOT HOT HOT
     
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    Are you not supposed to be moderating the place remal!? ;)

    You think the bikes bling - wait till you see the leathers lol
     
  6. Freedom of choice

    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    It’s looking good Jamie, but if it was mine that Alfa sticker and the scribble on the tank would have to go. Roll on spring.
     
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    Freedom of choice Elite Member

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    Cant get the staff, tut tut.
     
  8. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    why we have Ken , Dan, Rob and Craig to keep a eye on the place

    And what leathers
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    There lacquered over so they have to stay, although I quite like them :)
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    These are the leathers matt

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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Done and back together now just need a dry day to bed the clutch and new pads in and test out the new HM quickshifter :)

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  12. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    Looks good.! When you look at the bike I have to hand it to you for such a big change, people often got for like for like but Im with you if your going to change then make it BIG...lol
     
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    nice work.....a nice red oberon clutch slave should be on your xmas list next....practical and nice looking.
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Sounds like a plan although what difference does it make ? Also just rode bike up and down the road and the clutch judder is gone :) which was the only thing annoying me about the bike :)

    Also the white and black cable ties will go once the red ones arrive ;)
     
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    it makes the clutch far lighter.it was one of my first mods on the duke
    and one of the best IMHO.
    I used my bike for work with a lot of heavy traffic so I really noticed the
    difference especially with having shorty pazzo's on it.
     
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    oh one thing to keep an eye on is water inside the front axle
    after a wet ride or wash.
    mine corroded and was replaced under warranty but still was
    a pain in the arse,I had thought that maybe a set of R&G folk
    leg bobbins might have helped keep the water out.
     
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  18. Jamiestrada

    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Cheers for the info mate, will get one after Xmas :) sounds like its worth the ££'s have read a bit about on the sister forum but understand little about it apparently losing two opposing springs can help ? But others get slipping clutches

    New to the Ducati but getting a good idea about them after this big strip down :)

    Just need to ride the thing now !!
     
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    a lot of the time the clutch slip is people not setting them up right.
    very easy working at dukes(especially the fairings).
    have you got the ducati performance ecu fitted or are you running stock?
     
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    Jamiestrada JamieMultiTraitor

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    Also is there an alternative to Oberon as I have not been impressed with there kit so far :(

    And what bore size is OE and what's the best replacement if you know what I mean
     

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