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Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2009, 08:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,690
Posted By Chief R.B.
Monster/SS 600/750/900 cans - differences??

Hi everyone,

Not been on here for a while having not ridden my bike for the best part of a year or so, jobs and other stresses of life getting in the way :rolleyes:.

Anyhoo apologies if this has...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Feb-2007, 21:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chief R.B.
That's great should make life a lot easier for...

That's great should make life a lot easier for you! I'll do mine if I ever get round to ordering them...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Jan-2007, 20:11
Replies: 29
Views: 7,570
Posted By Chief R.B.
Evening This is a great thread, I've been...

Evening

This is a great thread, I've been thinking about converting my ss and this has given me a lot to go on. Well done and thanks for taking the time to post everything up Rushjob.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jan-2007, 20:46
Replies: 36
Views: 8,141
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hello Si, welcome to the forum mate, some of us...

Hello Si, welcome to the forum mate, some of us are getting together in the spring for a hoon around (and maybe meet up with Notts lads?) be good to meet up and say hi! I'll have a very cold...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Dec-2006, 23:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chief R.B.
Thats what I want o change, sick of them getting...

Thats what I want o change, sick of them getting covered in all sorts of **** and then getting into all sorts of demented positions trying to undo the nuts!
from looking at pics, they'll fit without...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Dec-2006, 17:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chief R.B.
Dzus fastener thingys

Just been looking around on t'internet for a set of Dzus bolts so i can change some of the fairing bolts from those god awful well nuts on my SSie, and I keep putting it off so while its off the road...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Nov-2006, 20:08
Replies: 36
Views: 8,141
Posted By Chief R.B.
zaker...haven't been out much this year and not...

zaker...haven't been out much this year and not really been able to meet up with anyone, sorry you've sold your bike...gettin' another?

booley, seems to be anywhere at the moment!...my mates just...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Nov-2006, 21:23
Replies: 36
Views: 8,141
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hi mate, as Griff says, I live in derby too -...

Hi mate, as Griff says, I live in derby too - Alvaston. Seen a few dukes around and know one or two, met up with the notts lads once or twice and at powersports open day. Is yours a yellow 749 i saw...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2006, 20:21
Replies: 14
Views: 4,161
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hi, don't know if you've got the measures for the...

Hi, don't know if you've got the measures for the footrests yet but just been out and checked mine and they are 70mm for the mounting points.

Regards
Ant
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Oct-2006, 23:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By Chief R.B.
Sitting upright is fine at normal speeds but it...

Sitting upright is fine at normal speeds but it does restrict your body movement mid corner and also makes it harder to get feedback on what the bike is doing as most of the weight is going through...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Oct-2006, 17:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By Chief R.B.
I have a similar problem on mine, only does it in...

I have a similar problem on mine, only does it in first as i pull off and only if I feather it for too long & don't bring the revs up enough (no such problems in any other gears). Same sound...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 17:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,255
Posted By Chief R.B.
Just tipped over 10k this afternoon - '03...

Just tipped over 10k this afternoon - '03 SS


Ant :burn:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Sep-2006, 19:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,839
Posted By Chief R.B.
yep should be coming up around midday

yep should be coming up around midday
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Aug-2006, 19:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hairdryer worked a treat but still got some...

Hairdryer worked a treat but still got some really stuborn glue on from the tank pad i took off and i can't get anything to work...any ideas??

Thanks for the tips all

Ant
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Aug-2006, 12:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By Chief R.B.
Thanks guys Ooh...now where's my Nicky Clarke...

Thanks guys

Ooh...now where's my Nicky Clarke sweetie...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Aug-2006, 22:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,541
Posted By Chief R.B.
Cool Sticky Stuff...

Evenin'

I want to remove some of the decals on my ninja...

Does anyone have any tips for getting them off?, they're not laquered over but i could do something to help disolve the solvent.

Would...
Forum: Monsters 12-Aug-2006, 22:00
Replies: 3
Views: 2,131
Posted By Chief R.B.
Try www.motorbiketyres.com , always done me well

Try www.motorbiketyres.com , always done me well
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 21:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,604
Posted By Chief R.B.
why is everyone in a field...?

why is everyone in a field...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2006, 12:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hi, if its any help i had this problem on a Honda...

Hi, if its any help i had this problem on a Honda a few years ago. The kit had a bolt that runs the length of the engine and connects with a bracket on the other side. If all else fails you could buy...
Forum: Tyres 31-Jul-2006, 21:30
Replies: 10
Views: 3,958
Posted By Chief R.B.
Try www.MotorbikeTyres.com did me a great deal on...

Try www.MotorbikeTyres.com did me a great deal on Pirelli's and post them where you want
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2006, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By Chief R.B.
Diablos definitely, fitted some a few months ago...

Diablos definitely, fitted some a few months ago and i love 'em. Even from cold they feel like you can just chuck it on its side, in my modest opinion..ahem.

ant
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jul-2006, 22:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By Chief R.B.
Ok, been trying to bleed the air out all night i...

Ok, been trying to bleed the air out all night i get so much out and still more air. Can't find any leaks and ive completely drained the system,started again, got a small amount of oil coming out...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jul-2006, 08:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By Chief R.B.
Ooh err missus...!! cheers Frank!, ill give that...

Ooh err missus...!!

cheers Frank!, ill give that a try.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2006, 17:46
Replies: 13
Views: 3,259
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hopefully it just means he's caught them putting...

Hopefully it just means he's caught them putting the bike away!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jul-2006, 14:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By Chief R.B.
Unhappy MOT failure!! rear brake has no pressure Help!!

Hi all,

My 900ssie has just failed its mot due to the back brake not working - it has about 10% pressure - eek!.

I'm hoping it may just be air in the system as i don't normally use it ( could this...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2006, 10:18
Replies: 13
Views: 3,259
Posted By Chief R.B.
Got one exactly the same, it looks clean and the...

Got one exactly the same, it looks clean and the price is good for the mileage but as duke says check the service history. They have fully adj. ohlins shock and Marchi's and by the looks of it that...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2006, 21:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chief R.B.
Go to www.ducati.nu you can download a workshop...

Go to www.ducati.nu you can download a workshop manual for your bike there (i know coz ive just done it for the same reason!). Actually...i think you might be able to do it off ducati uk...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jul-2006, 18:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,607
Posted By Chief R.B.
Welcome mate nice to see another ss owner! I'll...

Welcome mate nice to see another ss owner!

I'll have a very cold Stella while your at the bar!

ant
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2006, 17:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,642
Posted By Chief R.B.
had the same problem with my RST's, but they...

had the same problem with my RST's, but they broke in nicely and i can't fault 'em now
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 11:34
Replies: 62
Views: 14,471
Posted By Chief R.B.
Perhaps this is where the problem is. The police...

Perhaps this is where the problem is. The police have these stupid targets to achieve and it seems to be all in the name of money these days, instead of going out and catching the people that pull...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2006, 21:39
Replies: 62
Views: 14,471
Posted By Chief R.B.
Would not suprise me... they normally do this at...

Would not suprise me... they normally do this at the start of the season to keep everyone on their toes...bugger it...:ninja:



Ant
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Apr-2006, 09:51
Replies: 10
Views: 6,724
Posted By Chief R.B.
I run AVG and agree with chris, any...

I run AVG and agree with chris, any anti-virus/spyware software will slow a computer down plus i think its better to run scans when no other program is running so i normally run everything manually...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 09:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,556
Posted By Chief R.B.
hmmm...not sure i want to turn the bars upside...

hmmm...not sure i want to turn the bars upside down (too lazy!;)) the bars only want turning back a few degrees and its there. Foam grips might be an option though to smooth vibrations. I'll...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 19:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,556
Posted By Chief R.B.
Clip-on angles

Hi all,

I want to raise the angle of the clip-ons on my ss as my forearms and rists ache and get pins and needles while im out riding - i know some of this is due to vibration through the bars but...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Mar-2006, 13:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,353
Posted By Chief R.B.
Got a pair of RST Spine's for christmas after...

Got a pair of RST Spine's for christmas after having the last pair for about 2 1\2 years of hard use and they developed a few holes on the palms (only on the first layer tho) very comfy, plenty of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Feb-2006, 21:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By Chief R.B.
Diablo's on the way and being fitted saturday!...

Diablo's on the way and being fitted saturday! :smug:

Thanks again

Ant

ooh what's that white stuff coming down..?:sniff:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 22:50
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By Chief R.B.
Cool, can get the supercorsas for £50 per set...

Cool, can get the supercorsas for £50 per set though! :P:P

Been looking on pirelli's website and they only do 180/55 zr17(i think..) and a need a 170/60...would a 180 slow the steering?
I think ill...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 23:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By Chief R.B.
I've got pilot sports on now and want to try...

I've got pilot sports on now and want to try something different, i find sometimes they can't be ar*ed with that whole grip nonsense when the weathers colder..thanks for the offer twpd.

Andy -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 22:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By Chief R.B.
Yeah i was worried about getting heat into them,...

Yeah i was worried about getting heat into them, not too fussed about mileage as i can get more but if their not going to get sticky im screwed!
the guy selling them has a set on his 10R and reckons...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 19:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By Chief R.B.
Part worn supercorsas

Anyone had any experience with part worn tyres? Just been offered some supercorsas fresh from a race bike and wondered what they were like on the road, any pros/cons etc..

I was about to buy some...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2005, 11:21
Replies: 27
Views: 3,184
Posted By Chief R.B.
Is that a cover over the caliper mounting behind...

Is that a cover over the caliper mounting behind the fork leg? I'm sure that should have a caliper there if its got a disc...

I'd ask a few questions before you take the bike, or check if the brake...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Nov-2005, 12:25
Replies: 67
Views: 16,004
Posted By Chief R.B.
Yep like to keep her running thru the winter,...

Yep like to keep her running thru the winter, only when its dry and sunny tho. Got up into the hills on sat afternoon and temp dropped about ten degrees!! (God damn it was cold!) Great sunset coming...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Nov-2005, 21:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By Chief R.B.
Both sets look good, like the redracing...

Both sets look good, like the redracing cans..

Thanks for the pics.

At least i know i can get them, none of the big manufacturers seem to make them, i'll have a look around and see in the new year...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 22:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By Chief R.B.
Like to stick with ducati stuff if poss. anyone...

Like to stick with ducati stuff if poss. anyone know if it would be possible to fit hi-level Performance end cans into the standard link pipes without too much modification or would i lose the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 00:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,683
Posted By Chief R.B.
I have a 2002 model 900ssie reg'd in 03. The one...

I have a 2002 model 900ssie reg'd in 03. The one your looking at should have an ohlins shock if its an ss, if its a boge shock it'll be an 's' model. its worth paying the (little) extra money on a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2005, 23:41
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By Chief R.B.
Cheers Frank Spoke to a guy with some Ducati...

Cheers Frank

Spoke to a guy with some Ducati Performance cans (unfortunately Hi-level) and says the ecu should cope fine, tho it does come with a wider airbox cover.

I'll have a mooch on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2005, 23:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By Chief R.B.
I find it soothing.....:lol:

I find it soothing.....:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2005, 22:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,599
Posted By Chief R.B.
Hi, new guy with a ?

hi!, i'm new to the forum and not too sure what i'm doin' yet! Had a good look round and had a good chuckle at some of the postings, have to say i'm very impressed!

Anyway, i have an '03...
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