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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 19:15
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Posted By Delooney
Just 3 hours remaining !

Just 3 hours remaining !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2006, 20:50
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By Delooney
The 'S' is for sweet ! Delooney [Edited on...

The 'S' is for sweet !


Delooney

[Edited on 23-3-2006 by Delooney]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2006, 21:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By Delooney
Ducati Performance Eprom 748R ? 08054 / 16

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8049722127&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1



Happy Bidding !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2006, 02:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,657
Posted By Delooney
Hi there ! I don't believe it's paint. I'm sure...

Hi there !

I don't believe it's paint.

I'm sure there anodised...


Delooney
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jan-2006, 22:11
Replies: 47
Views: 10,509
Posted By Delooney
My lad tested at Mallory the Wednesday before...

My lad tested at Mallory the Wednesday before Christmas.

He's due to go back early February to test again when it re-opens.

Will let you all know how it fairs, alters lap times...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 20-Jan-2006, 19:24
Replies: 23
Views: 7,368
Posted By Delooney
Welcome to the forum ! A Hid kit you say ? Is...

Welcome to the forum !

A Hid kit you say ?

Is that some sort of expensive powerfull headlight bulb ?

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2006, 19:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,060
Posted By Delooney
Welcome to the forum ! A Hid kit you say ? Is...

Welcome to the forum !

A Hid kit you say ?

Is that some sort of expensive powerfull headlight bulb ?

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2006, 21:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By Delooney
Carbon749 - Yes, £13.50 including postage from ...

Carbon749 - Yes, £13.50 including postage from Ducat1.com.
I know the type of gel stickers you mention, they are quality.


AndyB - take on board your comments regards the rear white stripe. Will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2006, 21:15
Replies: 35
Views: 4,241
Posted By Delooney
...but a 748s is ample of a machine. It will...

...but a 748s is ample of a machine.


It will will not be looked upon as inferior to an 'r' nor viewed as anything less beautiful.

It will also offer the same level of discomfort as an 'r' for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2006, 21:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By Delooney
...something like this ? It does look cool I...

...something like this ?

It does look cool I must say.


Will do one for the front with the red corse sticker and one for the rear with the yellow corse sticker.

Just off to measure if it will be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 21:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By Delooney
Bland Carbon Hugger...

Recently got my Christmas pressie off ebay, a nice carbon rear hugger / chain guard / brake cover - all in one thingy.

Fitted it this morning but "how bland and lost" does it look !

Any one got any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2005, 10:17
Replies: 35
Views: 3,151
Posted By Delooney
I would go one more and fit a 41 tooth rear. Top...

I would go one more and fit a 41 tooth rear.

Top end suffers more but how often do you really want to go above 140 ?

I find this the best way to stop you doing it with more fun in between...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 10:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By Delooney
Well the weather fianlly came good the other day...

Well the weather fianlly came good the other day to get the RSVR out for a test ride.

First thing I noticed was that the engine breaking did'nt seem as fierce in frist and second as the 748 nor...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2005, 23:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,150
Posted By Delooney
Where is it coming from ?

Hi all,

The last four times I have used the bike I have noticed on the floor just a couple of inches behind the stand to floor contact there is a droplet of water size of a 10 pence piece.

Can't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 21:30
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By Delooney
Hi all, been away from computer for a few days,...

Hi all, been away from computer for a few days, overwhelmed with the response, many thanks.

The RSVR is not a Haga Rep, my mistake. It had some Nori stickers on the sides of the front screen and I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 21:51
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By Delooney
The RS is an '02 plate, 7500 miles and...

The RS is an '02 plate, 7500 miles and showroom.

The 748s is a 2000 plate, 7100 miles, with 50mm termis etc.

The RSVR is a black Haga rep, 2003 plate 7000 miles and mint.

I'm 5'9", and your right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 21:28
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By Delooney
Of course it was. BUT, Straight swap has been...

Of course it was.

BUT,

Straight swap has been offered to me:

My 748s and my RS250 (see avitar)

for the RSVR1000 ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 21:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By Delooney
RSVR 1000 v 748s

Gents,

Should I stay or should I go ?

2003 RSVR 1000 black

or keep my

2000 748s yellow ?
Forum: Tyres 22-Aug-2005, 23:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,689
Posted By Delooney
Had the same worry myself. Picked up a puncture...

Had the same worry myself.

Picked up a puncture in the rear leaving local bike shop and had it plugged.

Done almost a 1000 miles and no loss of pressure in 4 months.

Saved me buying a new Diablo...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Aug-2005, 23:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,684
Posted By Delooney
Your right, definately Lammy front...

Your right, definately Lammy front forks.

However, it looks more like the Lambretta Cento range.

Delooney.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Aug-2005, 23:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,128
Posted By Delooney
It made me laugh, who in there right mind ? You...

It made me laugh, who in there right mind ?

You can't be seriuos about buying it, surely ?

Does that make it a true 853 ?
One cylinder 748 the other 9** ?

It's still making me laugh...

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 22:15
Replies: 31
Views: 4,354
Posted By Delooney
Rich, Don't believe them, Coke is sh*t ! Try...

Rich,

Don't believe them, Coke is sh*t !

Try Pepsi, it's the real Cola...

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 22:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
Posted By Delooney
Frank, One small point to consider, when...

Frank,

One small point to consider, when re-positioning the hugger leave sufficinet gap to allow for tyre growth as the tyres do change profile at speed.

Otherwise, next thing you know you will be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 19:57
Replies: 46
Views: 9,707
Posted By Delooney
748IOM: Going back to your question about what...

748IOM:

Going back to your question about what is it with a Ducati over other bikes such as an R1 ?

Last year I decided to take the plunge and get a modern sports machine.
I first test drove a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2005, 19:16
Replies: 46
Views: 9,707
Posted By Delooney
Bought my 2001 748s mono last December, 5500...

Bought my 2001 748s mono last December, 5500 miles.

Had a 6000 service with belts (damn needed them too) back in April. Also needed one new rocker, two cam oil seals and a new clutch basket plus...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 19:48
Replies: 38
Views: 3,651
Posted By Delooney
If you dont' ride her much, instead of starting...

If you dont' ride her much, instead of starting her up each weekend (now were talking rocker problems) just stick her in gear push her forward a few feet and hey presto belts in a new position and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 00:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,877
Posted By Delooney
On a 748 hitting 11,000 rpm in top gear will give...

On a 748 hitting 11,000 rpm in top gear will give you 141 mph (using gearing charts).

I use 14/41 on my 748s and at 11,000 rpm it calculates 138 mph.


Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 23:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,107
Posted By Delooney
My 748s had done 5700 miles when I got it. Full...

My 748s had done 5700 miles when I got it.
Full service history but nothing for last two years (1700 miles).

Had belts done at 6000 miles and good job too as they were fraid with little cuts in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2005, 21:12
Replies: 25
Views: 3,624
Posted By Delooney
That's one fine example of a piece of...

That's one fine example of a piece of motorcycling history.

Beautiful, original, showroom condition (think I just come).

Watch the stone chips, they'll break your heart !

Delooney.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2005, 01:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By Delooney
Now I get it, £46 for you twin siders. £95 for us...

Now I get it, £46 for you twin siders.
£95 for us single siders.

So mine is cheap at £55 http://www.aa16.co.uk/a16ducati916.htm


Delooney

Would prefer the stainless item though...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 20:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By Delooney
Hi Neil, Using a 13T front (not sure of that...

Hi Neil,

Using a 13T front (not sure of that number) on a standard 38T rear gives same final drive as the 14/41 option - 138mph @ 11,000rpm.

14/41 is currently fitted to my bike but thanks for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-May-2005, 01:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By Delooney
http://www.aa16.co.uk/a16ducati916.htm lower...

http://www.aa16.co.uk/a16ducati916.htm

lower section of the page £55

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 00:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By Delooney
Just found them in my manual, all same as a 749...

Just found them in my manual, all same as a 749 just different primary ratio.
So what does it tell me ?

The book says a 748 does 152 mph top speed with standard gearing. The chart calculates revs of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 00:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By Delooney
Shazaam, Do you know the indivudual gear ratios...

Shazaam,

Do you know the indivudual gear ratios so I can fill the chart out for my 748s ?

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 23:46
Replies: 24
Views: 2,051
Posted By Delooney
Lowering the gearing is more fun ! My 748s has...

Lowering the gearing is more fun !

My 748s has gone from standard 14/38 to 14/41.

Top end is for staright line cruisers.
Acceleration, now that's where the fun is !

Delooney
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 23:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By Delooney
Did my 748s chain the weekend for the first time...

Did my 748s chain the weekend for the first time too.
I also followed the Haynes manual, straight forward, right first time !

slack off the two bolts, 'C' spanner, anti clockwise (you see the chain...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 01:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By Delooney
My clutch was knackered at its first 6000 mile...

My clutch was knackered at its first 6000 mile service.

Well, the plates were a little curled up at the edges and the basket had some serious grooves. But it never grabbed or lurched and was as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 01:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By Delooney
748s - 14/41 sprocket question ?

OK - I've already got the 'Shazam' gear chart but he only lists the 14/38 stock ratio for the 748s.

Can anyone offer a MPH / 1000rpm chart for each sprocket option for a 748s gear box with 14/38,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-May-2005, 20:37
Replies: 24
Views: 4,004
Posted By Delooney
Carbon 749 Money, that's all there after at the...

Carbon 749

Money, that's all there after at the end of the day.
They'd never ban you for it, they want you to go out and do it again so they can get some more dosh out of you.

What happened to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 23:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Posted By Delooney
Just had my 748s done at Cornerspeed. Selected...

Just had my 748s done at Cornerspeed.

Selected them because of all the goods reports I had read in this forum.
The place aint much to look at and so initially it was a bit off putting but after...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2005, 16:48
Replies: 51
Views: 11,271
Posted By Delooney
I believe Neil (Cornerspeed) only use Shell...

I believe Neil (Cornerspeed) only use Shell Advance 15 -50w.

Trust the experts !

Delooney.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2005, 20:43
Replies: 51
Views: 11,271
Posted By Delooney
Just had first 6000 mile service done at...

Just had first 6000 mile service done at Cornerspeed, fantastic service !

Bike sounds like a new machine, no more rattles or knocks. Nice one Neil !


It needed just one rocker but a new clutch and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2005, 12:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By Delooney
Wanted, cheap rear hugger...

Is it possible to get a cheap rear hugger for my 748s ?

Being a cheap skate, something for under £50 would be nice !

Delooney.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 10:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,149
Posted By Delooney
Mine's a late 2000 748s or is it ? Log book says...

Mine's a late 2000 748s or is it ?

Log book says 'Biposto' but it has a single seat with 748s on it ?
Mine too has the nitride forks and the Brembo Marchensini's.
I'm intrigued as you...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2005, 18:48
Replies: 14
Views: 3,111
Posted By Delooney
I've riden scooters, yes Vespa's and Lambretta's...

I've riden scooters, yes Vespa's and Lambretta's for many years and just became bored with the scene.

Got me self an Aprilia RS250 12 months back for some track pleasure and more recently the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2005, 18:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By Delooney
My apologies for the somber thought's. The...

My apologies for the somber thought's. The weathers getting me down and I'm faced with a wet ride out tomorrow to get the bike serviced.

Have a good un !

Delooney.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2005, 18:41
Replies: 24
Views: 4,004
Posted By Delooney
Hope it all goes the right way for you pal. Post...

Hope it all goes the right way for you pal.

Post back the outcome, I'm sure we would all like to here how it went.

Take it easy, use them wee mirrors and watch your speed, theres always one tosser...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2005, 18:31
Replies: 32
Views: 5,367
Posted By Delooney
OK, I got my 748s from a local dealer (CCM) and...

OK, I got my 748s from a local dealer (CCM) and it came with 50mm termi's fitted with no visible markings. It also came with a new MOT - so they passed.

I have kept the website photo which first...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2005, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By Delooney
The above comments ask the question "are...

The above comments ask the question "are Ducati's selling at all ?"

I ask that question as there seems to be an overwhelming amount of these machines out there currently up for sale.

Is the age of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 20:17
Replies: 29
Views: 2,298
Posted By Delooney
Always use me rear brake in unison with more to...

Always use me rear brake in unison with more to the front.
Force of habit I suppose but my back brake does actually work ???

Off to squirt some WD40 on to it...

Delooney.
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