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DB3 Mantra : removing generator cover

 
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bidalot



Joined: 14 Feb 2012
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:05 am    Post subject: DB3 Mantra : removing generator cover Reply with quote

Hi Guys (and girls),

Is it possible to remove DUCATI generator cover (left side engine cover) without moving down the engine.

On a Monster or a SS it's very easy : only removing few bolts and pulling the cover with the special tool.

On the Mantra it's impossible because of the frame.

Last time I did it, I had to disassemble all the bike (tank, carbs, wiring...) to get off the engine and open the cover.

I didn't found another solution. When the bolts are free, it's impossible to pull the cover which is stucked by the frame.

Have you found a solution ?
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2bims



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 23, 2013 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No Simple solution I'm afraid...Db4 is same...the front left frame to engine fixing section on the frame is too large to enable the crankcase cover to pull off...as evidently you cant spin the cover as it has to clear the sprocket drive spindle first....no need to remove the engine though....just support the engine off the ground and remove the front frame fixing bolts that goes through the engine mounts...making sure your exhaust flanges are loosened/removed, then simply cantilver the engine out forwards dropping it slightly, all else can stay in place, electrics, rear shoock etc...only a few millimetres of clearance needed to clear the case from the frame boss....Best of luck
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Desmo_Demon



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I still have to do that job on my DB2 to change out the starter. I'm not looking forward to it, either.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 3:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

no, impossibile,
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bidalot



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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