Alternatives to unavailable or overpriced OEM maintenance/repair parts

[Monsterlover]

Originally Posted by mysfitt

This is secondhand info, but I heard from someone on the mailing list (think it was Laura?) that the fuel pump from a Ford Mustang will work in fuel injected bikes. I'd wager it's a pretty penny cheaper than what DNA wants for em.* [thumbsup]

Second hand to me as well, but i believe that the filter sock for a Ford Mustang fuel pump is what you're refering to, and not the actual pump itself. OEM stang pumps would put out way more than a Monster would need.

Kevin

[mysfitt]

Originally Posted by Monsterlover

Second hand to me as well, but i believe that the filter sock for a Ford Mustang fuel pump is what you're refering to, and not the actual pump itself. OEM stang pumps would put out way more than a Monster would need.

Kevin

Kevin, I believe that you are correct on that. I'll fix up my post [thumbsup]

[Mark1305]

Alternative to the fork spring sleeve compressor tool and alternative to the slippery screwdrivers in the holes method:

Take a pair of large channel lock pliers. Slip the joint to the tightest jaw position. Mark spots at the midpoint of the handles facing towards the inside. Weld a 1/4" blob of filler on each spot.

The nubs will engage the holes in the spring sleeve as you securely hold the handles around the sleeve with both hands. Safe and slip resistant and you can get good leverage compressing the spring while your helper holds the top bolt up and slips the spring retainer you made from a washer (see Haynes) under the locking nut.

And you still have usable channel locks.

[kommodo]

Mark1305 sells some fantastic and inexpensive head wrenches ($20 for Mark's, up to $350 for OEM). I think they may be available through Chris at ca-cycleworks too.

[Turbodude]

anyone have a part # for the steering head bearings?

[monstertex]

FYI on the fuel pump kit. I've had it installed for about a month now and so far so good. No troubles of any sort. Later on.

Steve

Try this website for Duc alternative parts.

http://www.users.waitrose.com/~paso/parts.htm

[GrizzlyPeakGuy]

Front brake light microswitch - M900 - 1994

Probably applies to all models - Brembo lever is standard, and switch appears to be exactly the same as that on my old Suzuki.

So, the makeshift repair on the microswitch collapsed this week. It did better than I expected anyway, but I finally got round to fitting the new one I'd picked up a while ago. It works perfectly. The Ducati dealer (Munroe Motors, SF) had quoted me over $40 for the microswitch (not including fitting) as far as I recall, and said the part would be on back order for several weeks.

Radio Shack keep the switch in stock in all their stores for $1.99 plus tax.

The part number is 275-016A. SPDT Submini lever switch. EDIT: Or 275-0016 depending on which side of the packet you're looking at. Uh?

You have to pop the casing open to get rid of the metal lever that goes across the switch plunger, but that's a 5 second job. I then soldered on flying leads with spade connectors, and the same on the bike side of the circuit, but that bit is optional for geeks like me. Screwed the whole thing onto the bike, connected the leads, and Bob's your Mother's "special friend".

This is a great resource. This is my first post outside the SFBMHA section, so I wanted to say thanks for setting it up. You guys rock.

[Monsterlover]

Long live RadioShack [thumbsup]

Kevin

[EEL]

My homemade alternator cover puller....

Cost me about 8 bucks to make from home depot.

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