Kyneton or Bust, Ducati Club of Victoria, Aust; ride

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blazing928
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model: 907 I.E.
year: 1991
Location: Melbourne Vic, Australia

Kyneton or Bust, Ducati Club of Victoria, Aust; ride

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Kyneton and Bust


I finally got to go on a ride after some months of missed
opportunities. What with weather, family and a bit of
skiing you wonder who one has to sleep with to get a
spare day!

A quick check of the 907IE during the week, battery - good,
tyres - yep, chain - oily, left rear indicator working –at least
for the moment, charge the helmet Bluetooth – waste of time
as I can’t hear it any way, then the big decision as to what
layers to wear.

A quick road stage to the Velvet Bar, an espresso, a briefi ng
– lots about not getting lost, and off we went. The corner
marking was the best I have encountered yet, so it was a
successful pep talk from the mighty Captain!

Down the Geelong Rd to Werribee, the mighty Garmin
informing us of speed cameras, with one rider being
appreciative of my warning hand as we went under the
bridge of revenue raising # Nos 192,945. Into Werribee and
then further west to go the longest way to Kyneton Frank
could find.

He said some roads could be a bit bumpy. Multistrada bumpy
or 1098 bumpy? On the 907 it was bumpy enough at times,
giving the Wilbers shock something to do. A quick stop for
gas at 130km out and then some beautiful roads around I
think the area called Barrys Reef.

Into Kyneton by 12.30, ½ hr ahead of schedule, but perfect for
stealing the Williamstown MC clubs booking at Pizza Verde.
It seems there was some mix up, but all good as that rabble
were sent to the courtyard out the back. Even Jock, from
Jocks’ Ice-cream was enjoying the fare on offer. Our Pizzas
took some time, but were very tasty and after fi nishing those
it was off to the servo to fill up.
17lts of BP’s Ultimate for the ultimate machine ☺, 270km
equals 6.3lt/100km.

Always good to know for touring as the
fuel gauge is not on the same planet as me. Suit up, ear plugs,
helmet, gloves, “Contact Biggles!” and nadda, nuthin, zip!
Mmmmm try again. Same result, and same again. At least it
was consistent.

Soon a group came over to assist, and one member, and I am
most sorry I can’t remember their name, had a test light. We
had already agreed fuel pump was not running. On a 907 it
runs for a few seconds and then goes quiet. Mine was just
quiet....We tested the wire into the tank after I had taken off
her clothes and it had power to the tank, but still no go. A
few bashes to wake it up didn’t work either. So I sent the
group on their way after calling International Rescue (the
wife). Frank very kindly offered to take me home, but a lift
was on its way.

As it turned out a mate with a trailer returned my call for help
and he drove up to pick us both up. It was quite amusing
to sit there and observe the goings on
at a country servo. The coffee was good
and the manager was fantastic. I spent
most of the time on the iPhone looking
at my new mountain bike!!! At 6.30 the
cavalry arrived, we hefted up the bike
onto the trailer, no ramps, and by 7.45 was
home and unloading the not so ultimate
machine!

So, what was wrong then? Well last night
I stripped the bike down, syphoned off
petrol, Ultimate tastes quite good you
know, and as I was undoing the in tank
fi lter, I notice a wire off. F*## I said, no
way, yes way. Connect to the battery with
a test lead and one working fuel pump
again.

The positive wire connector was a very
loose fi t, so it either was nearly off and I
bumped it or the fuel pump nozzle took it
off. Now that I look at it, it’s a crap design,
as its right in the middle of the tank
opening. I will be one very careful Nigel
in future. As the tank was very full and it
was not that bright under the servo roof,
when we took the cap off I didn’t really
look inside. Not sure if I would have seen
the wire off, but I will look next time!

The other wires seem to have some grey
coloured glue holding them on; I have
squeezed the connector, so it’s now
pretty tight.

A really big thank you for the assistance
from everyone. I am going to add a test
light to the tools I carry. While it’s all
undressed it’s time to do some jobs to get ready for The
Snowy Ride. Last year I did about 3000km in 5 days with no
issues so I am aiming for the same result.

Thanks Frank for running the ride, and Tail End Charlie.


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I am unable to post the few pics as its from a PDF that is not allowing that action.
Nigel

91 907IE - full restoration
91 907IE Red, Wilbers, Staintune Conti, Corbin,
MPL Slipper,Ceramic exhaust

Lambretta LI150 S3
87 928S4

http://www.paolopirozzi.com/it/ - around the world on a Multistrada

907, its not a bike , its a cult
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