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Yes I understand that from a purist point of view I should leave it without side-covers.
In northern Australia it is so hot in summer I take the bottom fairing off for 6 months of the year too (even though Mike Hailwood probably never did).

Perhaps if nobody has a solution to fitting the side ...

I have an '81 MHR. Mine has the exposed battery no side-cover setup. I've been given side-covers for it from a later model and would like to fit them. The bike has no mounting points on the frame and the covers have two screw holes. Any ideas how I can do it.
Note: this model has the regulator next ...

Turned out to be the key.
The three little tabs on the back were a tad loose allowing the plastic centre to move away from the top part of the switch.
Both little spring loaded contacts (ignition and park) had come out of their seats. When you turned the key on it connected the circuit at a point ...

I'm having trouble with my 600SL Pantah.
A few weeks ago I turned on the key and the idiot lights came on. I hadn't started the bike but turned the headlights on. I don't know why, probably got mixed up and thought they were in the ON position and was turning them off as I normally do to aid ...

Thanks for all the good advice, will follow the three steps to a cleaner engine.

BTW, I didn't want to leave the filter out to save money. I've got enough filters to last for years, I buy in bulk to save postage.
I thought it was a full flow system and didn't want to slow the oil flow on the other ...

Also, can you explain how have you arrived at the conclusion that there is 'sludge in the sump'. 'Cos you can't really inspect inside the sump without an endoscope - ?
After I drained the oil I left it on the sidestand and the next day thick goo was still oozing out of the plug hole.
If I poke a ...

Is it possible to run a bevel motor for a short time eg. 100km without an oil filter.
I have just acquired a MHR but there appears to be some sludge in the sump. I have a new oil filter but would like to run it on some fairly thin oil to flush the motor.
I don't want to use a filter until after the ...

Thanks Craig,
It makes sense, they probably brought the exhaust in closer to the motor on the MHR to get the fairing around it.
Since I only do about 2500km a year on it I'll take the exhaust off yearly when I do the annual oil change.
I suppose one good thing, I'll never lose the drain plug or ...

I have an 81 MHR and when I change the oil the drain plug only comes half way out before contacting the exhaust. This is my second Ducati with this engine, my first was an 82 900S2 and I'm sure I was able to remove the plug completely back then.
Anyway it still allows the oil to dribble out but I'm ...

Thanks that's exactly what I need.
I guess as long as parts are available for these old Fiats then we'll be OK for front indicators.

This is a really great site by Henk Cloosterman, a man who has devoted most of his life as a "Desmodromologist".
http://members.chello.nl/~wgj.jansen/
Have a look at the animations of all the different ways to use the desmo concept in everything from automobiles to steam engines.
Ducati may be ...

Yes, I haven't lived in Sydney for 30 years but I remember it being a very small shop where you drive down a driveway to go round the back.
It wasn't far from Frasers where I bought the bike.

I don't remember who did the job at Gowanlochs but I remember being very pleased with their service. The mechanic did say he had seen this type of thing before and commented how the bike design made it more susceptible.
I do remember hearing a loud crack as I ran over a patch of stones and then the ...

In 1982 I bought a new 900 S2. While riding along the putty road north of Sydney I ran over a patch of loose stones at about 90km/hr as I was approaching a corner.
All of a sudden my engine burst open and all the oil dumped under my rear tyre throwing me down the road. After recovering from my ...

Thanks, they look Ok but a bit pricey at $146AUD for a pair delivered. Also states they are shop soiled and sides may not be from the same manufacturer.
I'd like to replace the ones on the MHR but also need them for my Pantah 600SL. Since my Pantah has the indicator holes filled in when the fairing ...