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Rebuilding the Dream
it's a small world. 2 months ago I was snapping clutch rods and found the culprit to be a bad input shaft carrier bearing. Quotes to fix were in the $600 to $800 range, so I just put the bike away for the winter with the intention of tackling it myself in January or so. Always scanning CL for deals, came across a guy parting a 98 SSFE, a few emails exchanged and it turns out he not only knows my good friend Tim (PO of the bike) but he's the PO before Tim and a total Ducati nut. You wouldn't believe the Monster he's building, but that's another story. Anyway, we strike a deal so good I can't pass it up, and before you know it, he's delivering the motor last Saturday morning and helping Tim and me with the transfer. Really great guy. So now I have a 98 motor in my 93, which interestingly enough, was a lot like putting a 3.2 in a 74. It basically fits, but there's some wiring and other minor changes that need to be addressed, the good news is I now have a 3-phase alternator and regulator.
The swap also revealed 2 things: 1. Front 14 tooth gear was missing 4, FOUR teeth. We replaced with a 15. 2. The reason for the original motor's demise was (almost certainly) a missing clutch guide. Getting that part and a regulator, and on the first press of the start button, the thing fired to life and runs better than the original motor. By a lot! have driven around now in 35-45 degree weather and found that I have a very cold chin and cold fingers. Legs a little two. Any recommendations on heated glove liners, or winter gloves? Can I use my ski gloves? What do I do about my chin? The super-heavy Furygan jacket, even without the liner and just a thermal T and wool shirt underneath was super toasty. Assuming clean roads, I plan on driving it all winter. A few pics.   
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11-13-2008, 04:47 AM
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Symtec heated grips work and only draw 3 amps. Good down to 30's. A vest is a good idea too.
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11-13-2008, 04:53 AM
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Good job, Shaun. It will be nice to finally be able to have some fun on the bike, and some peace of mind to go with it.
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11-13-2008, 04:57 AM
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Thanks Greg, those grip heaters look like a good deal. Jeff, it'll be a little while before I can get some peace of mind with it, but I'm eager for it. The 15 in the front makes the bike a little easier in the city, but will be looking into chains and new fore/aft gearing this spring before hitting the track. That I can't wait for.
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11-13-2008, 11:41 AM
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All your cold weather needs, cheap: http://www.whitehorsepress.com/index.php?cPath=8_61
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