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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2006, 19:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By Bryan996
Termi carbon pipe looks burnt

Noticed today that my right hand exhaust pipe (the one from the front) looks burnt. The carbon has gone all dark but only on the top and only on the front half of the pipe.

Has anyone else...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:27
Replies: 22
Views: 3,144
Posted By Bryan996
I must disagree with rockhopper about spending...

I must disagree with rockhopper about spending money on calipers first.

If you want fantastic brakes - Brembo radial master cyclinder, braded lines(any make), Carbon Lorraine or EBC HH pads.

I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2005, 23:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,038
Posted By Bryan996
Gary As a motorcycle sales manager and an SPS...

Gary

As a motorcycle sales manager and an SPS owner maybe I can help.

The first thing is that I know pro twins both professionally and personally, and if they have serviced the bike before selling...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 23:53
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By Bryan996
Shazaam, I have ohlins on the front as well and...

Shazaam, I have ohlins on the front as well and have never had any problems other than it dives on the brakes a little and will therefore then to sit up if running into a corner. They still have the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 00:33
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By Bryan996
Guys thanks for all your input, I called Steve...

Guys

thanks for all your input, I called Steve Jordan today and have spoken to him about getting the bike looked over and then possibly booked in.

Shazaam, the spring I am using at the moment is an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2005, 11:34
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By Bryan996
thanks for all your comments, nelly I agree with...

thanks for all your comments, nelly I agree with what you say about the shock being valved for the heavier spring, I am currently running with no compression damping and after a quick ride yeaterday,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 12:27
Replies: 17
Views: 6,956
Posted By Bryan996
Calling all suspension experts

After two years of trying to get the rear suspension set up on my 996sps I am about to give up. Is there anyone who knows exactly what they are talking about when it comes to suspension who can help...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2005, 00:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By Bryan996
Rear Brake Master Cylinder Upgrade

I recently read a small product review in a bike mag or MCN about a new larger rear brake master cylinder for aprilia's. Guessing that they are the same for dukes does anyone have the contact details...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2005, 15:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,042
Posted By Bryan996
Octo, I have recently ridden a 749 and was not...

Octo,

I have recently ridden a 749 and was not impressed by it at all. I am comparing it to my 996sps, the sp2 i have in my showroom and the 999 I rode last year which, not wishing to upset to many...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 21:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,101
Posted By Bryan996
Yes. But not on my duke, to cold for that,...

Yes.

But not on my duke, to cold for that, CBR600RR. Hope it isn't snowing like it was at donnington!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 13:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,421
Posted By Bryan996
The Difinitive clutch answer please?

I have spent most of this morning going over old threads in both message boards looking to get my head around the situation of clutch packs. The reason is that my 996sps is very rough pulling away,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 00:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Bryan996
Price is about right. I managed to get Y996 SPS...

Price is about right. I managed to get Y996 SPS recently from the DVLA for not much more.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 23:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By Bryan996
I think you are worrying to much about nothing. I...

I think you are worrying to much about nothing. I am a motorcycle dealer and I've seen new bikes leak coolant from hoses because they are loose from the factory. 6000 miles in nearly five years...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 23:04
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
In answer to Pacegod, i left the original plate...

In answer to Pacegod, i left the original plate order the same however removed the two 1.5mm dished plates (the ones with a dot punched into them)for 1.5mm plain plates from an old set. And yes there...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2004, 16:28
Replies: 0
Views: 1,077
Posted By Bryan996
Crank case

I have bought a crank case for the r/h/s around the clutch basket to have machined back corsa style.

The one bought is off a 2000 or 2001 996. I have a 2000 996 sps. The two differ to look at by the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 21:44
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
Cleaned bike on tuesday and removed all dished...

Cleaned bike on tuesday and removed all dished plates replaceing them with normal steel plates of the same thickness.

Problem solved.

I have haven't gone for a long ride yet but it insantly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 17:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,315
Posted By Bryan996
Don't buy a kit. All you need to do is run...

Don't buy a kit.

All you need to do is run a wire from the side stand into the neutral switch. When in neutral the side stand switch will earth out through the neutral sensor and allow the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 17:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,315
Posted By Bryan996
Don't buy a kit. All you need to do is run...

Don't buy a kit.

All you need to do is run a wire from the side stand into the neutral switch. When in neutral the side stand switch will earth out through the neutral sensor and allow the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Feb-2004, 12:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
I put it back together last night as plate order...

I put it back together last night as plate order from shazaam, and i think something is bent or squew. the clutch centre when done up tight doesn't spin quite true. when the whole thing is back...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 20:53
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
wow give me a couple of days to get my head...

wow

give me a couple of days to get my head round that lot and i'll let you know.

thanks for all your help.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 16:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
i''ve read those threads and the only...

i''ve read those threads and the only one with pack order is for the 998rs clutch. In the order it has no 2mm plates and nine friction plates, I might be wrong but I think i have 8 friction...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 12:47
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
I finallly got the thing apart last night and I...

I finallly got the thing apart last night and I think the problem is with the plate arrangement( i.e having four sprung plates). Can anyone tell me the definitive plate order for the slipper clutch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2004, 12:31
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
thanks for all your help, as soon as i get a...

thanks for all your help, as soon as i get a break from selling Honda's i will pull the clutch pack apart and check all the points above. If i find anything I will let u all know.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 17:40
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
how good are you. thanks, i will try a differant...

how good are you.

thanks, i will try a differant stake height. Am i right in thinking that this will make the lever heavier.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 16:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
Its red! sorry, i bought it from pro twins last...

Its red!

sorry, i bought it from pro twins last year for about £500. Since then I've only done about 1500 miles.

I did have one problem when it was new. if you gave it full throttle on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 16:19
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
I have a vented cover and did clean it out 100...

I have a vented cover and did clean it out 100 miles ago to no joy.

I have thought about adding an extra 1.5mm plate to increase the clutch spring pressure, however it will also make the clutch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 15:25
Replies: 25
Views: 3,844
Posted By Bryan996
Clutch Judder

I'm sorry if this has been covered before, but i can't find any old threads that help.

I have a slipper cluch fitted to my 996 and on pulling away the clutch judders badly, slipping and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 13:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Bryan996
Halfords do a filter removal tool that has a...

Halfords do a filter removal tool that has a steel strap that wraps around the filter. Works great on dukes as it can get around the back of the filter and doesn't rip the filter apart.

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 19:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,585
Posted By Bryan996
By all means buy the bike, BUT make sure it is...

By all means buy the bike, BUT make sure it is cheap.

What you need to think about is how long you want to keep it for. The book value for a 97 r 916 is 3450 trade to 4850 retail. If you decide to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 15:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By Bryan996
Do u live on the army barracks? cos if u do i...

Do u live on the army barracks? cos if u do i sold u a hugger!

bryan
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 14:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,736
Posted By Bryan996
Jim I live in ash and can help look at the...

Jim

I live in ash and can help look at the problem. According to my service dept your fault could be a number of things, but most proberly the state of the discs and pads. When u say as new are they...
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