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Forum: Classic 09-Oct-2012, 10:50
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
I wouldn't bother changing the reg/rec unless the...

I wouldn't bother changing the reg/rec unless the original fails. Much better, and cheaper, to get the stock one cooling properly by moving under the tray which will reduce the chance of it failing.
Forum: Classic 08-Oct-2012, 16:35
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
Hi Steve, The pump relay is immediately to the...

Hi Steve,

The pump relay is immediately to the right of the regulator/rectifier when viewed from the back of the bike. It has gone again twice since I last posted about this and was informed by my...
Forum: Classic 15-May-2009, 23:10
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
Well for the record the bike in now all ok again...

Well for the record the bike in now all ok again and I'm in the process of trying to finish running it in before the TT.

The problem turned out to be a failed fuel pump relay. So if anyone gets...
Forum: Classic 20-Apr-2009, 19:34
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
That one sounded a good idea Keefy. Checked but...

That one sounded a good idea Keefy. Checked but the transponder is still firmly attached where its meant to be.

The bike is booked for collection on Wednesday by the local dealer (Ducati...
Forum: Classic 19-Apr-2009, 20:10
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
Thanks skidlids - had a feeling that was the case.

Thanks skidlids - had a feeling that was the case.
Forum: Classic 19-Apr-2009, 15:29
Replies: 15
Views: 14,829
Posted By mike916
Sport Classic 1000 - Immobiliser problem

My 2006 Sport Classic 1000 has developed an immobiliser fault. Yesterday the bike cut out while riding and came to a stop with the EOBD light coming on but will it restarted after turning the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 18:49
Replies: 5
Views: 3,551
Posted By mike916
Thanks for the tips. I was thinking in the right...

Thanks for the tips. I was thinking in the right direction then.
Will now go and try again using a bigger hammer to start with and see what happens:roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 17:07
Replies: 5
Views: 3,551
Posted By mike916
916 swingarm pivot shaft removal

Hi guys

Has anyone got an easy way to remove the pivot shaft as mine seems to be seized?

I have removed the bolt from the right hand side of the bike but can't budge the shaft. The Haynes Manual...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jan-2005, 13:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By mike916
Fitted one of Nellys to my 916 last year and...

Fitted one of Nellys to my 916 last year and would recommend it - it's is much bettter than the standard cylinder.

The problem with aftermarket slaves which claim to reduce lever pressure 30% etc is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 08:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By mike916
Thanks guys. I will try again this weekend and...

Thanks guys. I will try again this weekend and let you know the results.

Mind you I do like the look of the expanding fixing ones nbs996 so I may not be as carefull of the old ones as I was going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2004, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By mike916
They fit just by the rubber seal which is a very...

They fit just by the rubber seal which is a very tight fit in the frame tubes when hammered in! - no bolts or anything so simple.

I thought this would turn out to be a future prob as I was bashing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2004, 14:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By mike916
Removing frame plugs

Does anyone know an easy way to remove frame plugs without damaging frame paint?

I fitted a set of ally plugs with rubber oil seal type securing rings to my 916 two years ago. When fitting these I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2004, 14:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,550
Posted By mike916
I've got an STM Evo lightweight, diaphragm...

I've got an STM Evo lightweight, diaphragm sprung, non slipper, clutch in my 916 which is fitted with the standard plates as supplied by STM with the clutch.

Recently when I stripped the clutch to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 14:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,690
Posted By mike916
One tip - don't do what I did - phone them up to...

One tip - don't do what I did - phone them up to see if they were open on a bank holiday which they were, ride 40 odd miles each way to get some bits only to find that only the bike sales were open! ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2004, 11:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Posted By mike916
Now found out that the sprocket alignment problem...

Now found out that the sprocket alignment problem was caused by wonderfull Ducati Coventry supplying me a sprocket for a 520 chain instead of a 525.

Anyone want a second hand 14t sprocket for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2004, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By mike916
They wont be stopping anything unless the weather...

They wont be stopping anything unless the weather picks up a bit:sing::sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2004, 13:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By mike916
I agree with weeksy - price sounds about right to...

I agree with weeksy - price sounds about right to me as well. You missed one bit of info though - where have you had it advertised? Local paper, MCN, Bike Trader. Pigeon Fanciers Monthly?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2004, 14:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Posted By mike916
Yep - thats one thing I double checked on. ...

Yep - thats one thing I double checked on. Fitted with the side with the built up bit towards the engine. Well I think thats the right way round. Its the same as the 15t was fitted anyway
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2004, 13:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By mike916
Mine never stays in, I always screw it in until...

Mine never stays in, I always screw it in until its just engaging on the spring to stop it vibrating out but its never still screwed in the next time I remove the nose fairing - just seems to rest on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2004, 13:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Posted By mike916
Spocket alignment

Just fitted a new afam 14t front sprocket on my 916 and after a hundred or so miles i've noticed a slight sign of rubbing on the outside of the rear sprocket teeth (standard rear sprocket) which...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2004, 22:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,812
Posted By mike916
Hi Nat Just to add a bit of variety to this...

Hi Nat

Just to add a bit of variety to this theme I run a STM lightweight clutch with a Casoli billet cover. If anyone fits one of these it is a must to disassemble it and loctite the cap screws...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2004, 13:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,789
Posted By mike916
I've never yet come across a 9*6 with a brilliant...

I've never yet come across a 9*6 with a brilliant back brake. I think it is a case of get used to it as it is - it's not like it's essential anyway, read Foggys autobiography and he says he never...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2004, 13:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By mike916
If anyone is interested I phoned Ducati uk today...

If anyone is interested I phoned Ducati uk today and they said that the stub axle does not need changing:smug:

This is because it had passed the xray test. Thay also said that nationally there were...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2004, 21:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By mike916
Early 916 recall for rear stub axle check

Anyone remember the recall on 916's last year for the rear stub axle to be xrayed and checked for hairline fractures? Well I had one last year and dutifully presented my 94 Strada to Speedaway in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2004, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By mike916
Where else is this thread going to turn up? Just...

Where else is this thread going to turn up? Just replied in General:rolleye:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 13:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,519
Posted By mike916
I have no probs with MoT's with my 45 Termis...

I have no probs with MoT's with my 45 Termis fitted - as far as the MoT guy is concerned his view is they are OEM on Dukes. Am I going to say otherwise:puzzled:

Think about it there are a lot of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2004, 13:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,001
Posted By mike916
I agree with Jools on this one. The lines at the...

I agree with Jools on this one. The lines at the top should go vertically down to the right of the rev counter not across. The straight and 30 deg banjos definately should be fitted at the top out...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2004, 14:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By mike916
Yeah and then some three bond after to stop the...

Yeah and then some three bond after to stop the slipping:eureka:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 23:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,484
Posted By mike916
Totally agree with you about stainless but do you...

Totally agree with you about stainless but do you usually use your bike in severe maritime conditions :puzzled: Corrosion from road salt doesnt usually warrant the use of A4 stainless it's more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 14:39
Replies: 20
Views: 2,174
Posted By mike916
Cant make a differance the speedo dries on the...

Cant make a differance the speedo dries on the front whek init



:sing::sing::sing::sing:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jun-2004, 14:13
Replies: 13
Views: 5,895
Posted By mike916
Don,t ever ever ever buy replacement disks which...

Don,t ever ever ever buy replacement disks which involve circlips. They might be suitable for a ped but thats about all.

Personally fitted EBC Prolites's with sintered pads when my 916's Brembos...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2004, 14:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,741
Posted By mike916
If it was a 94 916 like mine it would have been...

If it was a 94 916 like mine it would have been fitted with a sort of rivet when new. They were a copper colour with spring clips on the back and always kept working loose and rattling - not that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2004, 22:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,732
Posted By mike916
Problem now sorted - on checking I found a small...

Problem now sorted - on checking I found a small oil leak from the crank breather gasket, which I've been meaning to fix for ages, was running down the back of the engine and getting into dodgy some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,732
Posted By mike916
Neutral indicator light

My neutral light on my 916 has for the first time in four years of ownership deceided it will come on when even in sixth or any gear. But not all the time. Some days its perfectly Ok others...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 14:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By mike916
I seem to remember the little o rings on the...

I seem to remember the little o rings on the release fittings are about 15 quid, cant remember if that was each or for a pair.

Thats the fun of a duke.......... waiting to find out how much the next...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Apr-2004, 13:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,392
Posted By mike916
Disasters

Hows this for one:
One night last year I came home and parked my 916 up in the garage on the prop stand.

I came to look at the bike in the morning only to find it on the floor with a broken nose...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 22:24
Replies: 56
Views: 9,252
Posted By mike916
I cant believe that photo - clear fluid - mine...

I cant believe that photo - clear fluid - mine only stays like that for about a week and that with a new slave piston, Goodrich hose and DoT 5 fluid!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2004, 13:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By mike916
As an add on to those fascinating posts then why...

As an add on to those fascinating posts then why is it often said that the belts are often most vunerable to failure in the first few seconds when the engine has been started from cold - hence the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2004, 12:50
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By mike916
Just confirming that Chris Clarke did supply...

Just confirming that Chris Clarke did supply there own cans with CCR stickers on them - they may well be these with the stickers taken off, I have a feeling they were not Termis. My 45 Termis have...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 13:19
Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
Posted By mike916
Thanks for that lads - sounds like its true then....

Thanks for that lads - sounds like its true then. But I think I'll go with paulmorts comments and stick to buying the correct stuff
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Apr-2004, 13:29
Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
Posted By mike916
Belts - is it true?

A friend of mine told me the other day that a Renault Cleo uses the same belts as a 916 and that they are about half the price of the Ducati oem ones!

Has anyone else heard of this and tried them or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2004, 20:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,560
Posted By mike916
This can be a problem caused by wear in the...

This can be a problem caused by wear in the starter motor oil seal which allows oil to leak past onto the brushes and the symptoms are exactly like those described - push the start button and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 13:24
Replies: 18
Views: 1,925
Posted By mike916
While doing ur wheelie watch the oil pressure...

While doing ur wheelie watch the oil pressure light as well as can cause low pressure if running for a long time with the front up. Also ur going to have to clean the oil out the airbox, cough,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 13:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By mike916
Second point to the last post, when I bought my...

Second point to the last post, when I bought my 916 about 4 years ago the temp gauge hardly moved off the bottom but the engine was running perfectly. When I changed the engine temp gauge sensor the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 13:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By mike916
This time of year my 916 seldom goes over 60 deg...

This time of year my 916 seldom goes over 60 deg C but in summer runs around 70 to 80 in normal riding conditions
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2004, 11:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,373
Posted By mike916
Well I'm off outy in a minute before the...

Well I'm off outy in a minute before the snow arrives and I aint no youngster - nice to have a 916. Used to have a 900ss and the carbs would be icing up like hell today:cool:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jan-2004, 13:43
Replies: 23
Views: 4,373
Posted By mike916
Pulsing brakes

I had a great one - took front wheel to a local dealer to fit a new tyre and when I re-fitted the wheel and went off for a ride guess what - front wheel under braking felt like the ABS on the car. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2004, 13:14
Replies: 15
Views: 1,963
Posted By mike916
Thanks for that - but eventualy took it to a...

Thanks for that - but eventualy took it to a friend of a friend who has the proper puller - job sorted:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 16:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,963
Posted By mike916
What if you have a chip that will not budge from...

What if you have a chip that will not budge from the board - P8 management system on my 94 Strada - and I dont want to force it to much? Anyone got a solution? ie is there a form of penetrating oil...
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