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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2022, 16:48 |
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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 27-Jan-2014, 15:29 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2013, 12:03 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,733 Recommendations for 916 Battery? I'll spare a long post, with the background as to why I have another dead battery, but before purchasing yet another OE / Yuasa(?) battery, are there any top recommendations for alternatives? The... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2013, 14:22 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2012, 23:01 |
Replies: 6 Views: 4,079 All the 916SP (1, 2 and 3) should have the... All the 916SP (1, 2 and 3) should have the 'champagne*' (gold) coloured frame and the three-spoke wheels. There are questions as to whether all the bikes went out with the lightweight magnesium... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2012, 09:11 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,881 Yup, as Nelly has just said. None of the Termi... Yup, as Nelly has just said. None of the Termi options were offered with a removable baffle, so they're going to be a modification to the supplied kit. Yup, they're looking very dark... They're... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2012, 21:03 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2011, 21:30 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,643 I can't comment on the setup of the reservoir,... I can't comment on the setup of the reservoir, but I can say that the options for an 'effective' thumb operated brake are pretty limited. The genuine Brembo option is one of th every few that'll... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2011, 22:50 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2011, 23:01 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,364 I take it that they're not an official Ducati... I take it that they're not an official Ducati dealer, otherwise I'd have said get straight on the blower to Ducati UK and leave it to them to sort them out... Having to sort out problems that a... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2011, 14:02 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,667 There's not much to it... a dead simple job if... There's not much to it... a dead simple job if you just take a bit of time and care. Just make sure that you've got the leading edge of the filter (front / towards the headstock) seated properly (it... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2011, 13:42 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2011, 16:25 |
Replies: 13 Views: 4,294 That's rather tidy that and seems like a fair... That's rather tidy that and seems like a fair price to me... Some nice lil' touches (not fussed about that screen), with the Renthal carrier making life easier for a new owner (not a cheap item to... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2011, 11:37 |
Replies: 13 Views: 4,294 Not a bad lookin' machine, with a 'honest'... Not a bad lookin' machine, with a 'honest' lookin' advert, from what I've glanced over... Personally, the additional decals (whipped from a 'Foggy' Rep) are all wrong, so I'd be very tempted to whip... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2011, 14:29 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2011, 10:53 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2011, 16:34 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2011, 16:33 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,814 WTB - 916 ECU Mounting Bobbins / Bolts Does anyone have a set of the lil' 'rubber cotton reel' things that're used for mounting the ECU in the tail of a 916?? The front two that I have, have split, so I'm going to have to source... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2011, 16:30 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,326 What bike are you lookin' for an airbox for? I... What bike are you lookin' for an airbox for? I tend only to have genuine Ducati (Gia Co. Moto, MS Production, Ducati Performance, etc) parts. I've seen some very good aftermarket parts, but they... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2011, 10:50 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2011, 15:08 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2011, 15:05 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,727 +1, but just make sure that you get a quote... +1, but just make sure that you get a quote first. Repairing panels may work out more expensive than sourcing replacements (and then having them sprayed to match). You might be surprised at what... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2011, 11:42 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2011, 15:15 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,038 There's essentially two reasons... 1. I would... There's essentially two reasons... 1. I would like to improve the performance, as the stock rear's pretty poor, but more importantly... 2. I want it to look (and work) like the early race bike... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2011, 11:49 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2011, 10:25 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,038 Floating Rear Brake Setup? I've been scouting about trying to find information on a 'fully floating' rear brake setup for my 916, as I'm sure I'd seen something about this before. Trouble is, I can't find anything on... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2011, 14:44 |
Replies: 6 Views: 2,099 I've seen, but not actually used, the BMC... I've seen, but not actually used, the BMC filters; having looked at the options available when using larger airtubes and airbox. The parts are certainly well made, but (personally) I struggle to see... |
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Mar-2011, 16:09 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,434 Where abouts are you? I've a pair of paddock... Where abouts are you? I've a pair of paddock stands that were destined for Flea'bay... Front and Rear, in nearly new condition (e.g. no chips or scrapes from being dragged along the floor /... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2011, 16:35 |
Replies: 15 Views: 2,900 I'm sure someone'll be along in just a moment... I'm sure someone'll be along in just a moment that'll probably jump in and give you a straight answer, but I'd want to know more information beforehand... Q. What year / specification of bikes are... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2011, 16:40 |
Replies: 18 Views: 4,310 You've read it wrong fella... The EPROM chip... You've read it wrong fella... The EPROM chip isn't the important part I was getting at, but the actual ECU (the unit into which the EPROM chip goes) If you've got the same basic architecture with... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2011, 13:58 |
Replies: 18 Views: 4,310 I'd have thought that keeping your original 916... I'd have thought that keeping your original 916 engine, intact and as original as is possible, would be the sensible way to go, if you intend to keep the bike for a long time. I fully intend to keep... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2011, 09:05 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2011, 09:45 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,802 I suppose it would depend where you're... I suppose it would depend where you're based? I've used various people ('Maxton', 'K-Tech', etc) and always been very satisfied with the work that they're done. 'McT' seems to be very popular and... |
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Feb-2011, 11:29 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2011, 13:45 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2011, 13:31 |
Replies: 11 Views: 3,135 Where are you going for a full service? £250?... Where are you going for a full service? £250? :lol: It'll need all the fluids changed. That'll include flushing the brake and clutch systems, along with all the coolant, as well as the oil, filter... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2011, 16:03 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2011, 17:48 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,689 Hi Rich, I've got genuine (paper) workshop,... Hi Rich, I've got genuine (paper) workshop, parts and accessories manuals, that cover the '94 - '98 Might take an awful long time to scan that little lot though. Is there anything in particular... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2011, 15:46 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,765 Just had an update... :cool: Another dealer has... Just had an update... :cool: Another dealer has swapped out my 'good' plugs for a set of cheapies (without telling me :o ) so I've asked for another set of NGK's to be installed. Throttle cable is... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2011, 21:12 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,765 Bit of an update... True to his word, I got a... Bit of an update... True to his word, I got a call today from Eddie, just to check that everything would be ok for him to come to the house and pick the bike up this evening... No worries from... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2011, 15:56 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,592 Cheers folks, really appreciate the quick... Cheers folks, really appreciate the quick responses and the pointers in the right direction... Plenty of food for thought here. I can see me spending a few evenings just doing my homework and... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2011, 10:52 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2011, 13:40 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2011, 16:14 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,592 Bargain Hunting (916) The Winter weather is still with me, so I'm slowly but surely chipping away with the jobs on the Duc'. I've finally had to concede that, despite my desire to stick with OE parts, the stock clutch... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2011, 11:23 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2011, 11:17 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2011, 16:04 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2011, 15:52 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,765 I've given ERS a quick call, to chat about the... I've given ERS a quick call, to chat about the work that I'd like to have done, and I'm quite impressed. Martin and the folks at Ducati Glasgow have always been good, but monies are tight, meaning... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2011, 13:53 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,765 Servicing - Scotland? I've had a quick nose around the forum to see if there's any particular recommendations for the servicing of my bike (916). The bike's hardly covered any mileage, over the last couple of years,... |