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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2006, 15:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
fuel breather problem seems to have gone. tank...

fuel breather problem seems to have gone. tank isn't trying to suck itself inside out now.

as for the tail lights and plate lights - i will be getting the multimeter out tomorrow - they all share...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2006, 07:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
certainly is - just figured out that it's blown...

certainly is - just figured out that it's blown all both tail lamp bulbs and the plate light. must be a short somewhere.

anyone know where the fuel tank breather is? is it the rubber grommet unter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 22:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
i'm pretty sure its the filler cap itself making...

i'm pretty sure its the filler cap itself making the noise. it changes if i press the flap.

i think i have two issues here. an electrical one and a fuel one. the fuel i'm pretty sure is the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
fuse is fine, uses the same as the indicators and...

fuse is fine, uses the same as the indicators and they are working.

i think the misfire may be a breather on the fuel tank. it seems to be either drawing air or pressurising. can hear air...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 21:09
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
it's 9.15pm, i'm in my pants in the garage trying...

it's 9.15pm, i'm in my pants in the garage trying to fix the damn thing - surely someone out there with an rough idea must be awake!?!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 21:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,255
Posted By GetawayRider
2000 748E bp - just under 15,000 miles. i...

2000 748E bp - just under 15,000 miles.

i bought her in jan this year with 5200 on it and it was off the road 2 months after engine trouble.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 20:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By GetawayRider
No tail lights but brake lights okay

Hello,

noticed i had no tail lamps or rear plate light tonight. brake lights work fine, all connectors seem okay.

also bike misfired today quite badly, but only on open throttle, idle is fine. it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 20:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By GetawayRider
i'm in Hemel area and i use motorapido in...

i'm in Hemel area and i use motorapido in winchester... def worth the journey
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2006, 11:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By GetawayRider
"Thinking I may remove the flywheel while...

"Thinking I may remove the flywheel while I'm at it and put the head angle into the race position"

- can you explain what this involves and what the benefits are?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 11:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,502
Posted By GetawayRider
Services Tools - 748bp

What size are the front and rear wheel nuts? 41mm front and 46mm rear?
anyone know a good place to get them?

also my oil pick up filter is held in with a huge allen key nut not a normal nut as in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 11:22
Replies: 23
Views: 3,173
Posted By GetawayRider
i bought a 2000 748 BP as it was a dream of mine...

i bought a 2000 748 BP as it was a dream of mine too. I got the BP because i wanted to take the good woman on the back. she likes it but for the odd occassion she comes on the back i do wish a little...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2006, 12:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Posted By GetawayRider
hi guys, thanks. took battery off, cleaned...

hi guys, thanks. took battery off, cleaned terminals and put her back in. everything back to normal. seems it was indeed a bad earth.

thanks

J
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2006, 09:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,465
Posted By GetawayRider
Unhappy 748bp electrical fault - won't start

hello,

bike won't start. seems to be an electrical fault, anyone got any ideas?

as soon as i put the ignition on the rev counder needle dances about all over the place and there is a loud clicking...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2006, 15:49
Replies: 28
Views: 4,647
Posted By GetawayRider
I've done 6000miles in 4 months on my 2000 748E....

I've done 6000miles in 4 months on my 2000 748E. my wrists don't move anymore though.
Forum: Tyres 22-Jun-2006, 15:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,370
Posted By GetawayRider
i have a new 014 on the rear. really impressed so...

i have a new 014 on the rear. really impressed so far.
I had a set of dunlops on before, still running the front one
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2006, 11:21
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By GetawayRider
Talking It's alive!

Hello Everyone,

First of all thanks for all your advice, support and offers of assistance. As a newcomer I felt very welcomed into the community of Ducati owners, even if it wasn’t under ideal...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 15:26
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By GetawayRider
Sorry to cause a fuss. Not looking to create...

Sorry to cause a fuss.

Not looking to create bad publicity for anyone.

Just wanted some advice from people who have actually been in my situation or have spare parts/knowlege etc if it comes to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 23:10
Replies: 25
Views: 4,066
Posted By GetawayRider
748 Blown Engine (again - call for help)

Some of you may recall this post

748 Blown Engine (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=29650&page=1)

The situation is unresolved and still on-going. The bike is not repaired...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 16:38
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
i spoke to ducati uk, as the bike is outside the...

i spoke to ducati uk, as the bike is outside the manufacturers warranty there is not much they can do but speak to the dealer.

i have decided on a path to take and taking the neccessary steps. i'll...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 17:26
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
I think i better leave this thread here until i...

I think i better leave this thread here until i get this sorted.

Thanks for all your advice. i post up what happened once it's all sorted.

Thanks

Jay
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 16:07
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
anyone know someone who can do and independent...

anyone know someone who can do and independent inspection if i need it?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 16:01
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
Just got off the phone to them (Ducati...

Just got off the phone to them (Ducati Aylesbury).

I asked if the cost of repairs would be more than the £1000 warranty cover, they said 'definatley, will be 2 days labour plus parts.'

I asked who...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,049
Posted By GetawayRider
thanks guys. definately something a miss with...

thanks guys.

definately something a miss with mine then!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 12:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,049
Posted By GetawayRider
748 Oil Consumption

How much oil does/should a 748 use under normal road use?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 12:01
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
ducati have just called me back. they've finished...

ducati have just called me back. they've finished looking at the bike and the bottom end on the rear piston has seized.

I asked what could cause this and he said the normal cause is oil starvation....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 15:14
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
I haven't lost my faith in the bike and i'm not...

I haven't lost my faith in the bike and i'm not selling it once it's fixed. i'm not going to let something little like a blown engine stop my fun.

I work for Honda and so have been subjected to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 13:54
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
It was done by Ducati Aylesbury. Where i bought...

It was done by Ducati Aylesbury. Where i bought the bike from. They have been really helpfull so far. I'm just wating for them to strip it and let me know what happened.

I took out the extended...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 13:40
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
full ducatio dealer service history, just had new...

full ducatio dealer service history, just had new belts and full service, even had new tyres put on it when i picked it up on the 5th Jan.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 13:34
Replies: 40
Views: 7,480
Posted By GetawayRider
748 Blown engine

i was riding my 748E BP on monday morning, doing about 70ish. all of a sudden there was some horrible metalic banging, i looked down, the oil light came on, then there was silence as the rear wheel...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 14:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By GetawayRider
cheers guys, will check it out tonight!

cheers guys, will check it out tonight!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 12:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By GetawayRider
748 indicators on, but no flashing

they come on and stay on, both sides.

i'm guessing there is a relay that does the flashing for both left and right?

it was fine yesterday, washed bike last night, today no flashing.

is this a...
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