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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2004, 23:34
Replies: 23
Views: 2,370
Posted By Robbie
Last owner put 26500 miles on my 748. Pulled the...

Last owner put 26500 miles on my 748. Pulled the heads last winter. Only needed one rocker surprisingly. I'm tempted never to investigate again, it can only get worse.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2004, 23:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,133
Posted By Robbie
Helibars made a huge difference to riding my 748...

Helibars made a huge difference to riding my 748 with less pain. Clutch reservoir bracket has to be reshaped (sounds cleverer than just bent over a bit) slightly.
If ordered over the interweb...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2004, 22:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,506
Posted By Robbie
I am blessed. I have had both pump housing big...

I am blessed. I have had both pump housing big o-ring & pipe fitting o-rings let go in the same week. Only one was my fault.
Take off old o-ring from fuel pipe union. Go to friendly local garage...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2004, 21:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,407
Posted By Robbie
I am not ashamed. I am still a Paso owner &...

I am not ashamed.
I am still a Paso owner & have indeed ridden all varieties of the breed. The 750 was probably the "purest"version but the carburation was indeed horrible. The little wheels made...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 16-Sep-2004, 21:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,582
Posted By Robbie
Put us out of our misery Shazaam. Just what are...

Put us out of our misery Shazaam.
Just what are those bits in the mesh in the picture ?

Robbie:o
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2004, 21:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,289
Posted By Robbie
Put us out of our misery Shazaam. Just what are...

Put us out of our misery Shazaam.
Just what are those bits in the mesh in the picture ?

Robbie:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2004, 22:03
Replies: 48
Views: 5,694
Posted By Robbie
I too have a black 748. Just standard bodywork...

I too have a black 748. Just standard bodywork resprayed but rather lovely if I do say so myself.
Stone chips are a bugger though; it's yellow underneath.

Robbie :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2004, 21:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,227
Posted By Robbie
Dzus Fasteners

Anyone know of a source for fairing Dzus fasteners in stainless or good chrome ? I'm using alloy ones from Buster's but find the slots in the male part get chewed by the teeth in the backplate. Once...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2004, 22:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By Robbie
His name is Graham & his company is called...

His name is Graham & his company is called Shoxx.
He's Ohlins trained.
He used to be a GP mechanic.
He is a genius.
I also think he's pretty cheap for the service he provides.
He lives in a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2004, 21:56
Replies: 25
Views: 2,738
Posted By Robbie
If it's a second hand one then get all the worn /...

If it's a second hand one then get all the worn / broken / knackered bits sorted first.

On my 748 that meant, powder coated frame, new pads, new m/cyl cover, top end rebuild, cambelts, new swing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2004, 23:59
Replies: 26
Views: 3,249
Posted By Robbie
Fitting/adjusting a TPS is not "hard"...

Fitting/adjusting a TPS is not "hard" per se. But it is an almighty fiddle. I've done it on a 2 valver & it does improve running markedly.
Check out the FIM website for instructions.

Robbie
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2004, 23:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By Robbie
That's spooky :o I was just wondering about that...

That's spooky :o
I was just wondering about that very topic today.
Have decided my 748 is running rich. May be something to do with mesh in air intake grilles being 70% clogged with paint after...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jun-2004, 23:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,740
Posted By Robbie
Scottch You have u2u. Robbie

Scottch

You have u2u.

Robbie
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2004, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,740
Posted By Robbie
He ( Harry ) is a nice wee chap isn't he ? Gave...

He ( Harry ) is a nice wee chap isn't he ?
Gave me a pile of posters & stuff for my lads when I was in one day.
Such a shame he's memorised my Visa card number. :rolleye:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 23:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By Robbie
More U2U Neil

More U2U Neil
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 16:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,573
Posted By Robbie
Instrument Glass

Bit of a trivial whinge this but it's bugging me.
The perspex on my temp gauge is cracked & the tacho has had brake fluid spilt on it making the perspex craze. Does anyone know of a repairer who can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2004, 23:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By Robbie
That's a good question. I need some of them...

That's a good question.
I need some of them too.:eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2004, 23:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,000
Posted By Robbie
That'll be my one then !:(

That'll be my one then !:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2004, 22:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,000
Posted By Robbie
Looking at my Renthal one the other day I see the...

Looking at my Renthal one the other day I see the rubbers have started working their way out.
Is there a preferred way of preventing this ? I've new rubbers coming & a tube of Loctite at the ready.:o
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2004, 16:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,395
Posted By Robbie
Wheeling my newly rebuilt 748 off the bike bench....

Wheeling my newly rebuilt 748 off the bike bench. Didn't notice prop stand down. It dug in as the back wheel came off the ramp & momentum propelled the bike away from me over the "high side"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2004, 16:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,939
Posted By Robbie
Bought a set of alloy Dzus fasteners for the...

Bought a set of alloy Dzus fasteners for the fairing. Alloy is so soft that the teeth on the back plate bite into the sides of the ramps preventing it from turning. Also any serious twist applied to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 17:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Robbie
Inox Fasteners are very helpful & quick. If...

Inox Fasteners are very helpful & quick. If you get confused about sizing/threads etc just send him an old one & he'll match it. www.inoxfasteners.co.uk.

Robbie;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2004, 22:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By Robbie
Buy a new plug & stick it in pronto. Mine was...

Buy a new plug & stick it in pronto. Mine was stripped in the hex & needed a skilled man with a hammer to remove.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2004, 21:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By Robbie
Thanks for the suggestions. It had to be fuel...

Thanks for the suggestions. It had to be fuel supply. Close inspection today in better light showed one of the fuel pipes to be not fully home by about 1.5mm. Rerouted the tank wiring, clicked pipe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2004, 22:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By Robbie
Another Dead Bip

Okay, here's the story.
Reassembling my recently acquired 98 748 Bip after getting frame coated & bits 'n' bobs done. Got to the point of starting it last week & it fired up fine....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 21:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,097
Posted By Robbie
Funnily enough I refitted pump assembly to my...

Funnily enough I refitted pump assembly to my newly resprayed tank last night. It really is awkward as it tends to twist as it goes in. Plus there's a surprising amount of rust about in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2004, 22:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By Robbie
Not a very clever answer I'm afraid, but. A...

Not a very clever answer I'm afraid, but. A friend of mine has progressive springs on her 748SPS. She got them as part of a package setting the bike up for her weight. Not only is the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2004, 21:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,388
Posted By Robbie
Have had my frame & swinging arm powder...

Have had my frame & swinging arm powder coated by Triple-S in Barnsley (or Bingley or Bolton or somewhere equally Southern ). Finish is excellent & turnaround (door to door) within a week. Not cheap...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2004, 21:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Posted By Robbie
U2U Martin

U2U Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Robbie
On the subject of sump plugs the one on my 748...

On the subject of sump plugs the one on my 748 parts pile (used to be a bike) is well chewed. Allen key twists out with minimal force .
Does anyone have any clever ideas about it's removal...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jan-2004, 23:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,024
Posted By Robbie
What you really want to do is take the s/arm out...

What you really want to do is take the s/arm out just to make things less stressful. Oh my head hurts just thinking about it.

Hey Totto I was in Nor'n Ir'n earlier in the week. Had a pint...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jan-2004, 23:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By Robbie
That's a question I've been meaning to...

That's a question I've been meaning to ask !
How do I demist or clean the inside of my helmet glass ? I haven't investigated the unit yet. Can you split the glass from the reflector ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2004, 20:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Robbie
Well it's finally out ! Tried heating...

Well it's finally out !
Tried heating (nope), freeze spray (nope), belting it with sized drift (nope) & eventually called mechanic friend who produced portable hydraulic press thing he uses to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2004, 21:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Robbie
Saw it off :o eek. How do you saw through a swing...

Saw it off :o eek. How do you saw through a swing arm spindle ?
I put loads of tension on the draw bar affair tonight & it eventually just snapped ! Spindle still sitting there immobile. Wonder if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 22:09
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Robbie
Hah ! Ducati make a drift.:mad:That rather...

Hah ! Ducati make a drift.:mad:That rather suggests they know the things seize but dont bother making with the grease anyway.
Anyway I faked up a puller type thing as you suggested & have managed to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 12:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Robbie
Excellent idea Nelly ! I think there may be some...

Excellent idea Nelly ! I think there may be some threaded rod in the shed too. I've got my old man turning up a sized drift on his lathe but I may try this first.:roll::roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jan-2004, 19:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Robbie
Swing Arm removal

Alright technical types. I'm resurrecting an older 748 & need to take the swinging arm off. Previous owner ran the bike with the eccentric 180deg out & I think the chains been gnawing at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2003, 23:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Posted By Robbie
Thanks chaps. I'd twigged they were Torx...

Thanks chaps.
I'd twigged they were Torx fasteners but obviously a previous owner didn't. I had to drill some of the fairing ones out.
As for the pressure plate I'll just add it to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2003, 15:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Posted By Robbie
Questions Questions

I've just bought a rather tired'n'tatty 748 Bip & as I'm pulling it to bits various questions spring to mind.
1. How did the holes in the clutch pressure plate where the springs...
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