Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2005, 18:41 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 17:08 |
Replies: 20 Views: 3,189 I'd think about taking them off, wipe them... I'd think about taking them off, wipe them thouroughly with a CLEAN rag soaked in white spirit, then leave to dry/evaporate. Then wash off with plenty of water and leave to dry again. Then re-fit... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2004, 19:52 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2004, 19:08 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2004, 20:59 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2004, 12:05 |
Replies: 7 Views: 1,494 Oil Pressure...... Oh dear, Oil pressure light was flickering on and off seemingly at random, so I though I'd down the logical route and change the pressure switch encase it was faulty. Just done that and taken it out... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 16:01 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 15:19 |
Replies: 16 Views: 2,275 Here's... Here's mine.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9946&item=7928454101 I have to say I think I'd agree with Felix over the main crash bungs - but will sick with the... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 13:51 |
Replies: 16 Views: 2,275 Basically they are a pair of bungs that attach... Basically they are a pair of bungs that attach either end of the front wheel spindle. Will try to post a pic tonight. Mine cost £20 off eBay. - can't see any more on there right now, but one guy... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 11:59 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2004, 08:57 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,692 OK - got a new Neutral Switch - BUT.... The old... OK - got a new Neutral Switch - BUT.... The old one on the bike is a two-cable affair (+ & - jobbie) that is crimped into the loom old-style, where'as the new one is a single cable one with the newer... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2004, 15:07 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 19:57 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 19:45 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,326 Front stand... I usually use a front stand that locates into the bottom of the fork legs, but was thinking about removing the forks for servicing. SO - will need to use I different stand I thought... Got my old... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 12:19 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2004, 13:03 |
Replies: 17 Views: 4,016 Belt change... I've heard it talked about before by many people, but is it seriously viable to change the cambelts properly without using the tensioning tool? As mentioned, I've heard that this is possible from... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2004, 13:44 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,692 No nuetral light.... Minor problem really - The nuetral light on my SPS doesn't come on now. Have checked the bulb, and that's fine - any idea's what to check next? |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 15:28 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 01:02 |
Replies: 6 Views: 1,403 Side-stand..... Having an early model (1998) luckily I don't have to worry about the electricery being cut when the stand is down - which is a wee bit handy, BUT......... For the last three years I've never been... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 17:14 |
Replies: 23 Views: 2,370 What was the total damage on the bill? (if you... What was the total damage on the bill? (if you don't mind me asking) Heard a lot of good stuff about Rich at Luigi Moto (some of it from the horse's mouth itself, lol) - so looking at taking my bike... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:33 |
Replies: 4 Views: 1,373 AND - in addition to that, there are now a... AND - in addition to that, there are now a variety of mushrooms that fit to the ends of you front-wheel spindle. Should protect the bottom of four forks in an "off". Mine are on the way now - you... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:30 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:28 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2004, 17:57 |
Replies: 15 Views: 2,056 Keefer - did you need any special tools when... Keefer - did you need any special tools when stripping it? And roughly how many hours would you say it took? Was looking at getting my frame painted, but that's a real eye-opener! Could the powder... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2004, 09:26 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 15:26 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:58 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:42 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:37 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:16 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 09:39 |
Replies: 21 Views: 2,750 Which disc\'s... Lets start the debate... Wavey Discs Vs' Brembo Full Floaters (cast iron, ala' SPS) Any views from people that have used both? [Edited on 26-10-2004 by chris_of_1979] |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2004, 09:09 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2004, 10:37 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,228 Pads... I'm gonna sound so dumb asking this, but here goes... Do brake pads go "off" like tyres can do? I'm not talking about while they're being used - I mean if I was to buy in bulk while... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 20:22 |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,256 Forks and shock.... While I've got my bike in pieces I thought it'd be a good idea to get the (Showa)forks and (Ohlins)shock serviced. Anyone have any recomendations for places to do this? And at what sort of... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 20:20 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2004, 13:03 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,774 Hi Mark, I've always had exactly the same... Hi Mark, I've always had exactly the same problem on duke' footpegs. Not sure if there's a solution - I keep my foot in the same place still, as it just feels natural. I just try to... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2003, 15:33 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,338 ah, remember the good old tune?; "do do... ah, remember the good old tune?; "do do dooo, do do dooo, thats just the way it is..." Mine (all of them) are the same - thats why they're called floating. You'll also notice they tend to... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2003, 17:24 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2003, 18:02 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,642 Andy, I sent him a U2U a while ago, but... Andy, I sent him a U2U a while ago, but apparently he had problems logging in, and never managed to read them. I mailed him yesterday to let him know about it all, and he replied letting me know... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2003, 11:55 |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,503 Fuel pump seal/\"o\" ring... When I took the fuel pump out of my tank ready to send it away for a respray, I managed to break the big green "O" ring seal. When I re-fit the pump with a new o-ring, is there anything I can do to... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2003, 06:12 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,822 Geometry... I remember reading on the board a while back that if changing the fronnt tyre on a 748 from 120/60 to a 120/70, then to compensate for the extra height on the new tyre you should drop the front. -... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 22:39 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 11:29 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,244 Disc\'s Gonna replace my disc's (front) Currently running full-floating cast iron jobbies - and am thinking of changing to the Wavey type's. If I were to do this change - would I get an... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 13:39 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,351 Iron discs... Wonder if you guys can help shed any light on my latest issue. I'm running the cast iron full-floating brembo discs (standard fitment on my sps) which when I bought the bike were spot on. Last... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 10:58 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 09:50 |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,518 Chain length? Just bought an oversized rear sprocket and my chains now not long enough. Am going to be running 14t front, and 42t rear - any suggestions for chain length guys? |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 09:49 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,851 Muffed up thread!!! OK, I'm an idiot!!! Managed to strip a thread by being ham-fisted. Over tighted one of the LONG bolts that holds the clutch cover on. Any suggestions? |