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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 19:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,141
Posted By djb
Ta very much. D

Ta very much.

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 12:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,141
Posted By djb
Question Some quick advice

Anyone any idea where I can get a hold of the extended spacers and bolts for a bip to mono tail conversion (748). I have the bracket but need to track down the last bits? Tried fleebay but nowt...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 14-Dec-2006, 21:02
Replies: 9
Views: 18,750
Posted By djb
Coz you're not taking pilion unless they're real...

Coz you're not taking pilion unless they're real brave.....?

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2006, 23:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
Posted By djb
Yep, use it on a 748. Great piece of kit. It does...

Yep, use it on a 748. Great piece of kit. It does use the swing arm pivot point though. You need an adaptor to remove the swing arm, I believe...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Dec-2006, 01:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By djb
Cheers Ray Will try the PO. Failing that she can...

Cheers Ray

Will try the PO. Failing that she can chance it!! It's not my bike after all....

D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Dec-2006, 21:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By djb
Question Road Tax roools

Missus is picking up her new bike from the dealer this weekend. Insurance sorted but cover note won't arrive in time to tax the bike. Will the Post Office accept an email version or is she gonna have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2006, 23:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
cheapskate....

cheapskate....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2006, 01:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
I'll choose to ignore that, multi...... How much...

I'll choose to ignore that, multi......

How much you looking for it? Might consider spraying over the red primer if the price were right!

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2006, 22:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
Talking Ta Mr Pie. So in summary longer bolts, new...

Ta Mr Pie.

So in summary longer bolts, new cheese spacers, bracket and someone with a single 748 seat they don't need. Shouldn't be too hard.....

Thanks guys.

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2006, 22:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,759
Posted By djb
Surely if it has a pump it won't leak other than...

Surely if it has a pump it won't leak other than residual in the pipes?

No?

Okay, I'm going....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2006, 23:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
Thanks guys. 1 more question - Are the spacers...

Thanks guys. 1 more question -

Are the spacers the black rubber doodas or the anodised spacers under neath which the bolts seem to run through?

Now I just need to track down a yellow one....

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2006, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
Thanks guys. I'd reckoned on 200-300 for the...

Thanks guys.

I'd reckoned on 200-300 for the OEM so fair enough. Anyone know what the brackets consist of?

Nice monnie bought today but thanks 749er...

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2006, 01:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,858
Posted By djb
Single seat conversion advice needed

The better half has passed and off to get herself a monster which, hoorah, means I can slap on that single seat at long last. Need some advice -

Best place to get a shiny new yellow one for a 748...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 22-Nov-2006, 23:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By djb
Oh god, wait for it....... Incoming.

Oh god, wait for it.......

Incoming.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Nov-2006, 23:23
Replies: 51
Views: 11,754
Posted By djb
Err, yeah. But it's not the whole story - love...

Err, yeah. But it's not the whole story - love the 748's looks, but also their engineering, their sound, the looks it gets. All the usual stuff.

I can remember seeing a guy turn up at the GP when...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 22-Nov-2006, 23:06
Replies: 36
Views: 8,514
Posted By djb
Looks like I'll have the only yela one then....

Looks like I'll have the only yela one then. hooooorah even more exclusive.....

Where's me coat?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2006, 02:22
Replies: 6
Views: 3,125
Posted By djb
Thanks Jeff Have the bremel and does the job...

Thanks Jeff

Have the bremel and does the job just dandy....just have to resist the temptation for a mirror finish now.

D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Nov-2006, 00:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,125
Posted By djb
Ta philthy but now Jeffs got a hole a-burning in...

Ta philthy but now Jeffs got a hole a-burning in my pocket!! Been meaning to get me a dremel for a while so now I have the perfect excuse....

Thinking Lithium Ion 8000 with polishing kit / brushes...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2006, 23:46
Replies: 6
Views: 3,125
Posted By djb
Thanks Jeff. Was thinking wire brush adaptor for...

Thanks Jeff. Was thinking wire brush adaptor for the cordless drill but those might do the trick. How abrasive d'ya think I'd need - don't fancing the drill coming out the other side of a set of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2006, 21:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,125
Posted By djb
Talking Cleaning exhausts

Started the winter strip down. Thought I'd have a quick polish of the exhausts (no laughing at the back) - 9 hours later.....

Anyway bit of wet and dry, then second round with steel wool and...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 21:32
Replies: 20
Views: 6,193
Posted By djb
Surely that's faked up from red - check the front...

Surely that's faked up from red - check the front mudguard. Mind you I can understand why you'd want to hide the red.....

Okay, I'm going.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2006, 22:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,385
Posted By djb
Err isn't the lock stop threadable (and therefore...

Err isn't the lock stop threadable (and therefore adjustable)...

No?

Okay, I'll shut up then.

D
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 15-Aug-2006, 09:22
Replies: 7
748
Views: 6,554
Posted By djb
Talking Excellent, lager it is then.......

Excellent, lager it is then.......
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 06-Aug-2006, 22:39
Replies: 7
748
Views: 6,554
Posted By djb
Yep. Website here...

Yep. Website here -

http://www.accessunderwriting.co.uk/bikes/

Ask for Steve.

Good Luck

D
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 05-Aug-2006, 02:13
Replies: 7
748
Views: 6,554
Posted By djb
Try Access Underwriting. Know their Dukes and no...

Try Access Underwriting. Know their Dukes and no probs with Termis..

D
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2006, 23:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,864
Posted By djb
presumably plugs okay? throttle balance? I'll...

presumably plugs okay?

throttle balance?

I'll shut up now....

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 00:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By djb
Ta Dave. Yep bulb seems fine. Will try as...

Ta Dave. Yep bulb seems fine. Will try as suggested.

Jeff, yeah, I'm still bl**dy recovering!!

Thanks guys
D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2006, 02:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By djb
Unhappy Fuel warning light embarassment!!

Lurvly run at the weekend 'cruising' past the tin boxes, down to the roundabout, knee out, pad down, oooh must look like Loris, splutter, splutter, conk....out of fuel. No warning!

Mighty red face...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2006, 02:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By djb
Jon Get the real thing mate - you won't be...

Jon

Get the real thing mate - you won't be disappointed....

D
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jun-2006, 02:01
Replies: 9
Poll: hotness
Views: 2,236
Posted By djb
errrr, my 748 hits over 180 in...

errrr, my 748 hits over 180 in traffic.......maybe I'm reading the speedo??

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2006, 20:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
Posted By djb
Doh! Will try that. Thanks Wilf D

Doh! Will try that. Thanks Wilf

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2006, 02:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
Posted By djb
help fixing those damn mirrors?

mirror inserts on my 748 keep vibrating out of position in the housing so all I get after 2 mins riding is a fine view of my front brakes. tried replacing the mirror courtesy of a crash but still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 23:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By djb
Had very similar prob - check for spark, maybe...

Had very similar prob - check for spark, maybe fuel filter but in my case throttle needed balanced (apparently??). Have you put termis on as I had but without new eprom and this seemed to be the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-May-2006, 02:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Posted By djb
Is that a no then? :lol:

Is that a no then? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 01:11
Replies: 37
Views: 5,501
Posted By djb
That's one set of sticky tyres you got...

That's one set of sticky tyres you got there..........

Coffee'll do just fine.

Oh, and welcome.

D

:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 03:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,602
Posted By djb
Are you sure - pretty sure my 2000BP doesn't have...

Are you sure - pretty sure my 2000BP doesn't have QR couplings? Was thinking of fitting some to make life easier - anyone suggest a good model?

Then again a wiser one will no doubt be along soon to...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2006, 03:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,638
Posted By djb
Veet Think others have answered but for what...

Veet

Think others have answered but for what it's worth have a 748 with Termis - told I didnt need a chip with the 45mm cans but found out to my cost that you do really! New chip £130 and recommend...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Jan-2006, 02:10
Replies: 20
Views: 2,962
Posted By djb
You got a barbie bike, lucky bleeder. Oh, it's...

You got a barbie bike, lucky bleeder. Oh, it's red............:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 01:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By djb
Mav- it's bloody miles, mate! Age- Yep ran out...

Mav-

it's bloody miles, mate!

Age-
Yep ran out last month, of course!

Never mind.

D
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Jan-2006, 01:50
Replies: 13
Views: 4,338
Posted By djb
Yep just signed up with them. Cut a third off...

Yep just signed up with them. Cut a third off Bennetts and were happy with Termis, C.London and 0 NCD! Seemed to know about Dukes too.

Hoorah.

D:sing:
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Jan-2006, 01:44
Replies: 27
Views: 6,561
Posted By djb
Tranquil Could try Access Underwriting - almost...

Tranquil

Could try Access Underwriting - almost halfed my premium for C London and will let me have Termis when no-one else would. Seemed to know all about Dukes too......

t: 08702 412214 (Steve...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 01:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By djb
Mav- Thanks for the offer but wouldn't put you...

Mav-

Thanks for the offer but wouldn't put you to the trouble. Err and I wasn't messing with it honest.......I do listen but I'm also keen to understand so I can rule out something stupid and have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 01:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By djb
Oops and..

Last one I promise -

How hard is it to take a peek at the timing belt?

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 01:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,339
Posted By djb
Timing belt?

Sorry if I'm boring you guys with my continuing single cylinder saga but being a newbie to Dukes I need more advice.

Discovered the 748 is just out of warranty (of course) but thinking I'll tip it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2006, 04:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,131
Posted By djb
....apart from yellow, of course.:D

....apart from yellow, of course.:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 01:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By djb
Thanks Rock. Much though it pains me to let it...

Thanks Rock.

Much though it pains me to let it out of my sight it's going back to the dealer next week. Fingers crossed.

D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 01:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By djb
Yep - not intermittent, always one cylinder....

Yep - not intermittent, always one cylinder. Plugs wet with fuel but spak when I remove them.

Will try swapping leads this weekend but think it's going back to dealer. Was just trying to check that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 04:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By djb
one cylinder probs continue

my continuing saga of the 748 running on 1 cylinder -

not fuel as plugs wet when removed so no need to change fuel filter

getting decent spark when I remove the plug and tried new plug so not plug,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jan-2006, 20:42
Replies: 22
Views: 2,750
Posted By djb
trying really hard not to let the image into my...

trying really hard not to let the image into my head...........

if anyones still listening have come to the conclusion that the problem lies in the lead itself as its getting fuel to the plug (so...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 07-Jan-2006, 20:42
Replies: 22
Views: 7,080
Posted By djb
trying really hard not to let the image into my...

trying really hard not to let the image into my head...........

if anyones still listening have come to the conclusion that the problem lies in the lead itself as its getting fuel to the plug (so...
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