100% finished - thanks all for the help along the way!

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1601pete · #16 Post by **1601pete** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 8:15 pm

Maybe Xmas..................Although thinking about it I said that last year!

I'm probably going to run it up without putting the loom on the bike properly. Not doubting my ability to rebuild the engine, but that way I can rip it all down again a bit easier if required.

1601pete · #17 Post by **1601pete** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 5:39 pm

I've been putting it off all day.....Almost too nervous to start it up after completely stripping it and rebuilding. New cranks, rebore, pistons etc....

It's been almost 5 years since joining this forum the day I picked up my 500 and starting my resto project.

Well......I started it up tonight and flip me it fired and ran after about 3 kicks.

I'd like to say this forum has been a valuable source of info and guidance and I guess thats what I need next. What should I do now. The bike isn't rideable yet. Do I need to heat cycle the engine? Tighten check????

As usual, any guidance would be appreciated.

Cheers

Pete

PS Might try and post a vid tomorrow.

rd84 · #18 Post by **rd84** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:39 am

Hi Pete,

Congratulations ! - Its a wonderful moment when a project fires up !

Cheers
Paul

Gary Papesh · #19 Post by **Gary Papesh** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:19 pm

Yes, go through a few heat cycles and re-torque the cylinders and heads.

1601pete · #20 Post by **1601pete** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:31 pm

Video as promised

http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/ ... dadvid.mp4

Still a fair bit to do!

cbn70 · #21 Post by **cbn70** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:18 pm

sounds good

rzatch · #22 Post by **rzatch** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:59 am

sounds great, strong work

jackson.40 · #23 Post by **jackson.40** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:35 pm

SWEET

1601pete · #24 Post by **1601pete** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:59 pm

Well.............I rode my 500 for the first time today. It wasn't road worthy when I bought it so obviously didn't get to go on it 6 or so years ago.

All seems well. Only real niggle may be the clutch. Seems a little stiff gear changing when the engine is running. Its quite tricky to get into neutral. Literally only when 400 yards on it though.

Just needs paint now really including exhausts and the seat recovering

YPVS KIWI · #25 Post by **YPVS KIWI** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:43 am

Nice one Pete - good work

rd84 · #26 Post by **rd84** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:09 am

Congratulations Pete ! - Its a wonderful feeling when you ride a restored bike for the first time.

Cheers
Paul

1601pete · #27 Post by **1601pete** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:30 pm

Here's a link to all the progress photo's

Dubsey · #28 Post by **Dubsey** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:16 pm

nice

pstamper · #29 Post by **pstamper** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:00 pm

looks great and doesn't it make you feel good? Hope it will be a rider and not trailer queen. These were meant to show off. It is nice when the Ducati riders group come to your bike over all the others at a get together. Even better invited to ride with them. You and your boy should feel proud.

mollydee · #30 Post by **mollydee** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:58 pm

Loved the pics, great work.