I wonder if soda blasting would help removing the spots. I cleaned some old corroded carb bodies from my Alfa once. The result came quite good. It makes lots of dust though. I tried soda blasting today but it did'nt work.I'm wondering if the original paint did it or the paint stripper stained it?.I...

ok, you asked for it. :mrgreen: Go back out in the garage, look for a wire and tie that rear caliper to the frame - now. You may also replace that rag in the engines swingarm bushing with tape as the rag won`t really protect from dust. Nice engine stand btw. :) So what`s the story about the other b...

Well the whole project nearly came to an end on Wednesday when a certain jealous lady tried to kill me...yes I'm talking about you. http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0086.jpg I went for a .....lets say "fastish" ride up my favourite winding mountain road which was good but coming...

I've run 20/50 mineral in all my bikes ( except the bevel and that could change soon as well) and have never had a problem.I'll be putting the same in the Sport when it's time.

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Having several bikes you probably have a rear wheel stand. If so you can use that as a motor stand. Maybe don`t use a hammer in front but something more stable :) http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/mixed/Motorstnder.jpg (found on the internet) G. Good idea G.I might knock something up similar :thumbup...

McTool, The pear cider was a disaster, tasted like vinegar, complete shite. However, only have 33 l of it (48 bottles worth). Will have another go this year, have come across someone who makes it regularly, so with some expert assistance we should be good. Cheers, Fraser. Your shout then Fraser ;) ...

Did'nt get a lot done today.A bit more paint removal and also took the exhaust system off. http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0033.jpg I think there's potential here.Thanks G:thumbup:. http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0034.jpg http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0035.jpg ...

:thumbup: I appreciate the help with photo posting. Still can't find the location of the photobucket aspects you mention, but I do like the copy/paste short cut. Thanks! Try this mate.It's the same as the way I mentioned so should give you a better idea.Don't forget to hover your mouse arrow over t...

Lot of work to keep an alloy finish POR-15 would be easiest and quickest. When it comes to bringing long neglected items back to life POR rocks and is very durable :thumbup: Clean it, hit it with metal prep and paint it They also make a product called Glisten for alloy finishes. I have never used i...

paso750 wrote:

Can anyone give me any info on a 2-1 header system for the reverse head engines.I much prefer the look of the dual system but it would be nice to get her as light as possible.

Why would you even think about that? Corrosion already made your bike considerably lighter

Here you go mate. http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z398/hdhracerx/DucSport/IMG_5246-1.jpg http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z398/hdhracerx/DucSport/IMG_5246.jpg Put your mouse over the photo you wnt to copy.4 options will come up.Go down to IMG code and click on it.It will turn to copied.Go to ...

It's been a good day...so far. I started off by spraying some carbie cleaner down the..um..carbie.Then I sprayed some more.Next up I removed the valve covers and spark plugs. http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0015-2.jpg http://www.ducatipaso.org/myPix/Andrew2/DSCF0232.jpg The paint on the ...

Can anyone give me any info on a 2-1 header system for the reverse head engines.I much prefer the look of the dual system but it would be nice to get her as light as possible.

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G, The molasses works on aluminium also. There are lots of products that can do the same job (and also a lot quicker), but none cheaper or safer. You also get this sweet yeasty smell from the mixture, bit like home brewing, plus the amazement from your friends as they look into your black mysteriou...

Ok, I need to do some measurements to get to the bottom of this spacer thing. I hadn't seen the one on the back left of the engine before. Also, the spacers look small to me. I'm wondering how many versions of the frame they made now. I'll measure my spacers to see what I have. Mine is a California...