Alternatives to unavailable or overpriced OEM maintenance/repair parts

[EEL]

My home made showa adjustable fork spring compressor...


mind you the RUSTED bolt is a critical component and MUST be used! A shiny new bolt will not suffice ;D

[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/Misc/Monster_Board_pics/Fork_Spring_Compressor.JPG[/img]

[CRASH!]

Originally Posted by EEL

My homemade alternator cover puller....

Cost me about 8 bucks to make from home depot.

[img width=500 height=375]http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/Misc/Monster_Board_pics/Alternator_cover_puller.JPG[/img]

Uh... I bought one at the local discount auto parts store for $10. Don't know what your hourly rate is, but $2 doesn't buy too much of my time

Ok, Ok, I don't want to be a dick. Just want to say that pullers are cheap. It's not really worth collecting the parts, cutting, drilling and tapping.

[Monsterlover]

Sweet! That involves 2 of my favorite things, clutchs AND fire! Awesome

Kevin

[ewolnosaj]

Plugs for M900s and M750s are avaiable at Canadian Tire for 2.39 CDN. Beats paying the dealer. They are in the small engine section (must also be used by some sort of lawnmower).

[sennaster]

NAPA Fuel filter part number 3032 cost me $4.29 --- taken from Desmo Times

[hj]

Does anyone know where I can get a cheap OEM brake master cylinder, throttle assembly and electric starter assembly?

[sennaster]

i know where you can get a cheap coffin cylinder in about a week or so. i have goldlines to put on, and then my coffins will be in the classifieds

[grocgetr]

Does anyone know if there is a non-$120 each, stock replacement ignition coil?

[hj]

You might want to check the spareshack clearance post under "Parts for Sale".

[chris]

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

Actually, yes. The `stang fuel pumps are remarkably similar to Ducati EFI pumps, but are able to sustain > 125 hp (unlike the OEM pumps). The pressure regulator takes care of the rest.

;D