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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Mar-2005, 00:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,224
Posted By Bianchi
Ray, Been heavily pre-occupied, even though I've...

Ray,

Been heavily pre-occupied, even though I've retired from official work!!! - Will need to get back to you on this one.

By the way didn't get yur CQ email. kaj@bianchi.e7even.com

Here's hoping
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2005, 00:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,738
Posted By Bianchi
Go the import route. And save yourself a stack of...

Go the import route. And save yourself a stack of money, YOUR money.

What really sickens is why a dealer, and possible private punters too should offer you less for the same bike, coming out of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jan-2005, 22:19
Replies: 76
Views: 19,082
Posted By Bianchi
You bought a thoroughbred. Now treat it like a...

You bought a thoroughbred.

Now treat it like a throughbred.:devil:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Dec-2004, 00:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,266
Posted By Bianchi
To periodically clean my chain I use Rockoil SOC...

To periodically clean my chain I use Rockoil SOC Soluble Degreasant. Its heavily kerosene based, so much so, you'd swear a jet aircraft had been in your garage. The smell hangs around for quite a...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 09-Dec-2004, 21:16
Replies: 1
Views: 3,188
Posted By Bianchi
Kool Old Fart

Yes, try BIKE TEAM, 01707 659 956
www.biketeam.co.uk

996BP - FC £249.00 for a 56 yo crinkly. 3 yrs NCB. Living in North Yorkshire.:bouncy:

Money in your pocket = more rides

Merry Christmas:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2004, 20:47
Replies: 13
Views: 3,118
Posted By Bianchi
It is a 6K SERVICE - by the Ducati servicing...

It is a 6K SERVICE - by the Ducati servicing manual.

Anything over and above that - you pay extra for - except on this occasion included in the deal to me is belts and rotor nut tensioning.

At the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2004, 13:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,118
Posted By Bianchi
6K service

I consider that price very expensive.

I have had mine serviced by M&S Newcastle (Ducati dealer), who permit you to do your own 'easy servicing' and take what they would have charged off your bill....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2004, 00:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,871
Posted By Bianchi
WINTER STORAGE !!!!! WOTS THAT

Jesus man ride the damn bike....
You've paid megga bucks - to what - store the bike.....:flame:

I brag about the miles I ride each year, not that I have low mileage when I sell it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2004, 00:48
Replies: 21
Views: 2,167
Posted By Bianchi
V5C facts

The V5C will not show directly if the vehicle/motorbike is an import.

All imported vehicles/motorbikes into the UK have to be inspected and given a type approval number. The test is called the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Oct-2004, 11:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,951
Posted By Bianchi
I placed an order with a USA based motorcycle...

I placed an order with a USA based motorcycle shop via e-bay. I payed extra to use UPS Express, the exhaust system was delivered to me within 3 days upon placing the order.

Can't expect any better...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2004, 16:51
Replies: 28
Views: 5,966
Posted By Bianchi
Ducati servicing

If you don't want to travel to Nelly's - and no dis-respect here.

Try Ducati Technical Services near Wakefield.

He has been around desmo engines for over 30 years and certainly knows his...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2004, 21:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By Bianchi
DJT, You've probably done this many times before...

DJT,
You've probably done this many times before and got it right - but I swapped to Renthal grips.....didn't like them, 'cos they didn't fit over the plastic ring. So removed them and replaced them...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 20:53
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By Bianchi
Got over this problem on a friends 996 by...

Got over this problem on a friends 996 by drilling a 5-10mm deep hole into the RHS of the swingarm and securing the hugger with a self tapping 5mm screw. :eureka:

[Edited on 24-6-2004 by Bianchi]
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 01-Jun-2004, 20:06
Replies: 14
Views: 5,960
Posted By Bianchi
ant996, Cycled past your place Sunday, doin' a...

ant996,

Cycled past your place Sunday, doin' a Hell of the North - did I see you sat out back admiring your yellow peril.
Ifn I can get my chores done tomorrow, will call in for chat and a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 18:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,344
Posted By Bianchi
I'm 6'3" 95kgs and find the riding position...

I'm 6'3" 95kgs and find the riding position on 996 to be perfect.
Being taller than most, the reach to the bars is less of a problem. It seems such a natural crouched position to be in.

The longer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 00:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By Bianchi
If they are genuine Termi's they will have a...

If they are genuine Termi's they will have a rough feel to them. i.e. not smoothed out by excessive clear laquer and able to feel the direction of the laid carbon fibre.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 19:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,812
Posted By Bianchi
It might only be swarf......don't despair as...

It might only be swarf......don't despair as Dibble says....seek further advice.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 19:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Bianchi
996BP comparisons. Whilst out riding my temp...

996BP comparisons.

Whilst out riding my temp guage reads 70C. Never givin' it a thought to see what temp the fan cuts in at. So after reading this thread I ran mine up this afternoon, and let...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 23:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By Bianchi
Of no use to you whatsoever, unless you intend to...

Of no use to you whatsoever, unless you intend to heavily modifying your engine.

Best one suited to your 916 is 50mm.
Save your money.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 19:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By Bianchi
Its 14mm and use a wrench with a long handle, it...

Its 14mm and use a wrench with a long handle, it will snap free so watch your hands. Same goes for the inner oil mesh filter. That's a long mesh tubular type affair, again using same 14mm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 22:23
Replies: 14
Views: 3,230
Posted By Bianchi
Spirited road riding :ninja: I regularly get 120...

Spirited road riding :ninja: I regularly get 120 miles to reserve light and that's with a 14T on the front.
Conservative estimation of remaining fuel (3-4litres) means I must fill up within 20...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2003, 10:58
Replies: 25
Views: 3,550
Posted By Bianchi
My 2001 996Bp bought new didn't have these...

My 2001 996Bp bought new didn't have these rubber restrictors in.

I am informed that bikes destined for the USA market did, for the reasons stated by Shazaam.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 09:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,949
Posted By Bianchi
I stick my to the headstock with some clear...

I stick my to the headstock with some clear fablon :cool:
Forum: Tyres 28-Jul-2003, 07:44
Replies: 4
Views: 3,654
Posted By Bianchi
Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree. I think...

Sorry, but I have to strongly disagree.

I think the Mich Pilot Sports are a superb tyre, as do some mags that have put these and other tyres to the test. A correctly data logged test, not some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2003, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,748
Posted By Bianchi
Bought my bike from Speedaway Birmingham,...

Bought my bike from Speedaway Birmingham, official Duc dealers, why not call them.....;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 18:56
Replies: 5
Views: 3,327
Posted By Bianchi
Thnx guys - did all your suggestions, and it went...

Thnx guys - did all your suggestions, and it went like clockwork.
Not often that happens eh.....
Cheers again
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2003, 10:14
Replies: 5
Views: 3,327
Posted By Bianchi
Nelly, Many thanks for your input.....

Nelly,
Many thanks for your input.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 17:22
Replies: 5
Views: 3,327
Posted By Bianchi
TecMoto air filter

Am abt to fit their under tank ITG air filter - any tips/problems I shud look out for?

Would it be a good idea to remove the rubber restrictors in the ram air tunnels?

TIA
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 14:07
Replies: 10
Views: 4,458
Posted By Bianchi
Check out this German web site - lots of Ducati...

Check out this German web site - lots of Ducati paint products as well as many other items.

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/uk/katalog/index.html

Good luck
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 16:22
Replies: 20
Views: 7,011
Posted By Bianchi
Stancheon passing thru' the yoke measured on...

Stancheon passing thru' the yoke measured on the deepest side, as yoke slops down to the right, eg right side is 19mm standard.
Spring preload as per manual is 20mm and I think this equates to 5...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 11:33
Replies: 2
Views: 3,326
Posted By Bianchi
Nelly, You have put my mind at rest - tks M8

Nelly,

You have put my mind at rest - tks M8
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 10:45
Replies: 20
Views: 7,011
Posted By Bianchi
Rings showing

This is a good question - One suspension expert claims you should start reading rings from the shoulder, ie shoulder = first ring, another expert claims you should read first ring as the first...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 07:24
Replies: 2
Views: 3,326
Posted By Bianchi
Clutch cover bolts

Just removed my clutch cover cleaning out any dust - would like to know what the two remaining bolts are for - one situated at approx 7 o'clock and the second at 11 o'clock. Out of...
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