renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

discussion about the 750 Sport and '89/'90 900SS, which share many mechanicals with the Paso series
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vincento
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model: 750 Sport
year: 1989
Location: Staffordshire, England

renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

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1989 Ducati 750 sport, absolutely standard and mint. need to replace fork bushes. Where to get the parts from or a reputable company to renovate? wish to retain original. any help. uk.
900streetfighter
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model: 907 I.E.
year: 1992
Location: Essex UK

Re: renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

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Maxton do upgrade work on Marzocchi's but not cheap.
vincento
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model: 750 Sport
year: 1989
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Re: renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

Post by vincento »

Many thanks.
Maxton have a fantastic reputation and I'm
Amazed that I had not thought of them earlier!!
Have requested quote... Will post here when I get a reply.
My bike is standard, mint & getting rarer each year.
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englishstiv
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model: 907 I.E.
year: 1992
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Re: renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

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Check your local Ducati Dealer you will be amazed what they still have hidden away.

Also check this site out http://www.twowheelclassics.co.uk/ they may be of some use to you.
DUCATI 907ie 1992
HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 1991
jrhardy
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model: 750 Sport
year: 1990
Location: San Diego CA

Re: renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

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After a long discussion with the guys up at Marzzochi North America in Valencia California ( 1 661-257-6630) about my 90 750 Sport front forks they did a little research for me. Called me back about a week later and informed me that the bushings used in these forks are the same as used on the early Monsters. part no. 538028>B. I ordered two sets from them, had them installed and they have worked perfectly for a little over 800 miles now.

At the same time I ordered a set of progresive rate springs from Hyperpro in Werkendam, Holland, http://www.hyperpro.com +31 183-678867. Forkspring 0205 X, Part no. SP-DU07-SWB003. These were installed at the same time as the new bushings and naturally a new set of fork seals.

The front suspension is smooth in both compression and rebound. I have not had a case of bottoming out since I undertook the rebuild. No leaks, no squeaks, no problems! :)

Cheers,

John Hardy
San Diego, CA
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ducinthebay
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model: 750 Sport
year: 1990
Location: SF Bay Area

Re: renovating 750 Sport forks 1989

Post by ducinthebay »

Nice summary and great information. Thanks for the post. One of the reasons that this site is so good, lots of contributors.

Cheers,

Phil
Duc in the Bay
1990 750 Sport x2-Rosso Blanko (900ss copy) & Nuovo Nudo (Scrambler project)
1991 907 -mostly stock
2002 ST4s - Lots of mods.
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