{"id":62843,"date":"2014-08-09T22:49:16","date_gmt":"2014-08-09T13:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=62843"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:44:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:44:26","slug":"ducati-900ss-brembo-master-brake-hose-ncr-oil-cooler-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20140809\/everyday-events\/ducati-900ss-brembo-master-brake-hose-ncr-oil-cooler-2","title":{"rendered":"Ducati 900SS Brembo Master and Brake Hose Fabrication, NCR Oil Cooler and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1013.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1013.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1013\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1013.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1013-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1013-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nLeft and right master installation, clutch and brake hose fabrication, oil cooler installation, caliper and clutch release overhaul, oil change<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1022.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1022.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1022\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1022.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1022-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1022-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ve overhauled the brake calipers and clutch release. We&#8217;ve also installed new brake and clutch hoses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1014.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1014.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1014\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1014.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1014-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1014-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe brake-side tank is mounted simply and cleanly. It&#8217;s nice to position the tank so the lever placement won&#8217;t be affected if you move it around.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1015.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1015.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1015\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1015.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1015-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1015-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>The clutch tank is also clean and low-mounted.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1009.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1009.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1009\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1009.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1009-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1009-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe choke lever has an interesting design where it&#8217;s co-fastened directly to the STD master body. For now, we&#8217;ve handled it with a simple stopper to prevent snagging.<br \/>\nThe co-fastening isn&#8217;t ideal, but we&#8217;ll have to let that slide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1018.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1018.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1018\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1018.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1018-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1018-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nPositioning the oil cooler higher and angling it to catch as much airflow as possible is the best way to keep it cool.<br \/>\nIf you loosen the bottom slightly and remove the top fastener, you should be able to tilt it for valve adjustment access.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1010.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1010.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1010\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1010.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1010-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1010-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe only had this material in stock, so the mesh is a bit coarse. The cooler body itself is fixed without modification.<br \/>\nSUS 304 perforated metal and our usual metal-lined trim. We don&#8217;t like using adhesive or double-sided tape to secure trim.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1020.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1020.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1020\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1020.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1020-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1020-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhether the oil cooler hose is soft or stiff, it&#8217;s better to protect it. Exposed hard mesh is like having sandpaper on it\u2014there&#8217;s a high risk of damaging something.<br \/>\nSoft hose also needs protection to prevent it from rubbing against something and wearing through, and it&#8217;s a safeguard in case it ever contacts something sharp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1017.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1017.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1017\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1017.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1017-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1017-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ve mounted the regulator just barely outside the fairing. On modern bikes, external mounting is standard and necessary.<br \/>\nSome bikes even mount it where the air cleaner&#8217;s ram air intake hits it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03855.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03855.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03855\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03855.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03855-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03855-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s always getting hot like this. We&#8217;ve cut and rerouted it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1024.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC_1024.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_1024\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1024.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1024-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC_1024-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe weren&#8217;t happy with the digital gauge position, so we relocated it ourselves. We&#8217;ve also made the monitor angle adjustable. Keeping the meter area clean and minimal looks good.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03856.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03856.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03856\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03856.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03856-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03856-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ve done an oil change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03858.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/DSC03858.jpg\" alt=\"DSC03858\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03858.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03858-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/DSC03858-624x415.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nSince the cooler is empty, remove the spark plug and crank the engine to confirm good oil pressure before starting it up.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve done a test ride, so we&#8217;ll confirm everything tomorrow and it&#8217;ll be complete. Sorry for the wait!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Left and right master installation, clutch and brake hose fabrication, oil cooler installation, caliper and clutch release overhaul, oil change<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":62830,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pochipp_cv_data":"","swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1924],"tags":[92],"class_list":["post-62843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-everyday-events","tag-ducati"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62843"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62843\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}