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Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Oct-2003, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,415
Posted By ducatimad
Cos it\'s an Indian mag!

To go with our Indian Summer. :D:lol::devil:

Like I've said before, it is the summer issue, it is late, it won't happen again. Next issue will be in November, will be the Christmas...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2003, 21:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By ducatimad
I believe it was.

Good to meet you Everton, at least Weeksy will keep schtum about the footy!!!!!!!!!

Or praps not.....................:lol::lol::devil::D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2003, 09:43
Replies: 47
Views: 9,698
Posted By ducatimad
Just had my late 2002 748S serviced at 4500 miles..............

1 replaced rocker!! Under warrenty of course but not good at such a low mileage/age.:mad::mad:
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 31-Aug-2003, 15:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,420
Posted By ducatimad
Try these guys, I believe they do write off and full cover for trackdays

simon.hickman@insuremyducati.co.uk
08702 412214
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2003, 22:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,980
Posted By ducatimad
Don\'t do it............... rice smells horrid when it burns!

Get the Ducati, you know it makes sense.:lol::D:sing::saint::roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2003, 19:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Posted By ducatimad
Hey guys I just told you what came on my bike.

As standard with Ali 45mm road Termis. The R I believe does come with extra race cans.

Maybe I was just lucky?:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 18:57
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Posted By ducatimad
Can only say that mine did come with termis at no cost

Dealer told me they were standard on the 'S' and in my 2002 brochure it definitely shows the 'E' with no termis and the 'S' with in the pics though no mention of termis...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 15:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Posted By ducatimad
Go for it!

I have a 2002 748S and it came with termis so a new one should have them.

If I had had a bit of extra cash I would have gone for the R and now wish I had, few extras that on top of the S price are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2003, 10:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By ducatimad
Cheers Keith

Bein a bit thick again.....

With Rockingham on Wednesday............

1. Do I need to get this fixed now?

2. If I don't could my front brake fail/be affected?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2003, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By ducatimad
Erm, help please - 748 rear brake

Bit thick I am but.......

My rear brake has ceased to work, now I hardly use it, hill starts and in very slow traffic, but noticed today I can push the lever all the way down and the rear pads do...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Aug-2003, 22:08
Replies: 3
Views: 2,647
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 27-Jul-2003, 19:23
Replies: 1
Views: 2,824
Posted By ducatimad
Meet Brands WSB 2 time winner Shakey @ Riverside Northampton on 2nd August

Meet Monstermob Ducati's Shakey Byrne & Stuart Easton in Northampton this coming Saturday.

Special guest Steve Plater.

K-Trek Suspension, Dynojet mobile Dyno, BBQ & prize give...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2003, 23:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,178
Posted By ducatimad
Erm.......... not so yippie!

No one has any in the UK, will have to source via USA methinks!!:mad::mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2003, 00:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,178
Posted By ducatimad
Keefyboy to the rescue!!!!

£25 all in, yippie

One on order from t'morrow. Will review it for the next Pronto!!

http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/BikeHPS_OnlineStore_Lap_Timers_25.html:sing::sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2003, 00:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,657
Posted By ducatimad
Ducati Corse CNC rearset

Triffic quality and finish but pricey. Tecmo to a copy I believe in various colours £250ish.

:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 13:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,178
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 12:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,178
Posted By ducatimad
Lap timer - a nice cheap & simple option?

I'd like to guage how I'm doing/improving during the day on track days, not interested at this stage in times vs lap records etc but it must be a good indicator:

1. Of how I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 23:19
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Jul-2003, 08:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,295
Posted By ducatimad
Close shave!

To round off a good week!! Rode the 748 to work yesterday, parked in carpark, get on with the days work.

Good job the mobile signal is dodgy cos at 3pm in the afternoon ended up outside to take a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2003, 00:54
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By ducatimad
Looks like only 20 of you lot use chain lube!! Get votin...........

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Stolen Bikes 15-Jul-2003, 19:49
Replies: 26
Views: 22,823
Posted By ducatimad
And the good news is................

Well there aint any!!

New seat lock £20 but that means 2 keys, replace the three locks, a snip at just shy of £160.

OK the rubbers are cheap, s'pose thats good news. Who's up for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 11:15
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: Stolen Bikes 15-Jul-2003, 11:11
Replies: 26
Views: 22,823
Posted By ducatimad
Not a stolen bike but.......... what the f**k!

Erm............

OK, so there's an immac. 2002 748S parked up outside the paddock entrance at Donny.

You're a thieving b@stard scrote, what will you nick?

The bike, nah
The pannels, nah...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 00:59
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By ducatimad
Chain lub which is best??

PS How the hell do you get the chain really clean? I have a KettenMax which was great for my SS, but no room to use it on the 748!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2003, 12:00
Replies: 18
Views: 4,542
Posted By ducatimad
Variety is the spice of life!!

Thanks all for your comments, as always some real interesting stuff.

I agree that as long as the bike is 'ok' and I think we'd all agree that the 748S is pretty ok in stock format,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 22:27
Replies: 1
Views: 2,079
Posted By ducatimad
Termis for 916, will they fit a 748S?

In the performance catalogue they list loads, one for each model. Do the cans matter of is it just a matter of getting the right chip for the cans/engine?:saint:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2003, 23:01
Replies: 18
Views: 4,542
Posted By ducatimad
Best value mods for 748S? (which give greatest return for cost)

Rearsets
Race Temis
Slipper Clutch
Carbon bodywork
Ohlins rear
Ohlins forks
Engine blueprint/gassflow
853 conversion
Lightweight wheels
Professional Suspension setup
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Jul-2003, 22:56
Replies: 13
Views: 5,245
Posted By ducatimad
Some good stuff here.

Can you email me ian.tunnicliffe@ducatisportingclub.com

We need to flesh this out a bit into a 'story' and I need your help with that.

cheers
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Jul-2003, 19:17
Replies: 13
Views: 5,245
Posted By ducatimad
Great job simon, I feel a request for an article for Pronto coming on!

Yep, here it is.

Would you like to write one, the pics are great and would amke a super feature.

Let me have your thoughts.

cheers
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Jul-2003, 17:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,710
Posted By ducatimad
Showoff!!

Yer were bl@@dy quick though.:lol:
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Jun-2003, 16:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,939
Posted By ducatimad
I never said I took \'em

Photo acknowledgements to SAJ please.

My appologies to you.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Jun-2003, 15:22
Replies: 1
Views: 2,982
Posted By ducatimad
RIDE DUCATI ON THE 5th & 6th JULY

Test drives gallore. Visit the link for your nearest dealer/best choice of bike.

http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatiuk/events/detail.jhtml;$sessionid$EHPVDNAAAGCOCCRMKMQSFFQKFRJSCIV3?eventId=2164
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 29-Jun-2003, 22:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,939
Posted By ducatimad
The proper gang!

http://www.ducatimad.plus.com/images_2/OnYerBike%20Openday%2029th%20June2003%20001_P.jpg
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 29-Jun-2003, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,939
Posted By ducatimad
DSC at On Yer Bike - Rutter Interview, the gang, birds on bikes

http://www.ducatimad.plus.com/images_2/OnYerBike%20Openday%2029th%20June2003%20012_P.jpg

http://www.ducatimad.plus.com/images_2/OnYerBike%20Openday%2029th%20June2003%20023_P_1.jpg

http://www.ducatim...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2003, 22:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By ducatimad
I\'m getting anumb right foot!!

After fitting DP rearsets and an open clutch cover (don't you just love that noise) I am suffering from a numb right foot after about 30 minutes. Any suggestions?

:(:mad:
Forum: Tyres 26-Jun-2003, 21:17
Replies: 3
Views: 3,067
Posted By ducatimad
Have to admit, the first 100/150 miles with the...

Have to admit, the first 100/150 miles with the 207RRs were a bit interesting so take care. After that they're fantastic both on and off the track. Only done about 500 miles so cannot comment...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2003, 09:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
Posted By ducatimad
Never done it myself..........

I woulld imagine rotating the bar is the only way to more the 'dimples' round.

:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2003, 13:09
Replies: 46
Views: 112,016
Posted By ducatimad
Swap?

My 2002 748s is really running and handling well, but I spose I could swap it for your bad handling, misfiring heap of sh*te but only if you clean it!:lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2003, 11:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,164
Posted By ducatimad
Waranty invalidators?

I recently bought a filter from a main dealer who told me that if I changed the oil/filter on my 2002 748 that I could invalidate my warranty. This was an interim 3000 mile oil change, not a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2003, 15:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By ducatimad
Dibble, I\'ve not had mail..................

:sing::sing::sing::sing::sing::sing::sing::sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2003, 18:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By ducatimad
I got 2!

Broke 2 of the little buggas off so you can have 1 of the lenses if you like. email me yer address or can you wait until the track day?

cheers

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 21:50
Replies: 39
Views: 13,619
Posted By ducatimad
? try the links

Front:
http://www.ducatimad.plus.com/images/tyreF.gif

Rear:
http://www.ducatimad.plus.com/images/tyreR.gif

Not much chicken for tea................
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 21:46
Replies: 39
Views: 13,619
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 21:45
Replies: 39
Views: 13,619
Posted By ducatimad
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2003, 13:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By ducatimad
Mr Chili says...........

Don't have one myself but on Monday was talking to Frankie about Silverstone over the weekend, particularly where I was watching at Bridge & Priory. He is using a slipper but said that at his...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2003, 10:12
Replies: 39
Views: 13,619
Posted By ducatimad
http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/site/tyres/4x4/pressureGuide/

See the above link.

I run 32 front and 34 rear on the road. Reducing the pressure does get more heat into the tyres and quicker but the trade off is that the tread closes up. They said at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 21:19
Replies: 39
Views: 13,619
Posted By ducatimad
Tyre pressures

Dunno about the wear/suspension set up etc but just returned from 2 days at Brands on the European Superbike School. Great training and they also set up my bike.

Tyre pressures 31 front & 30 rear. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2003, 13:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,329
Posted By ducatimad
Try this link for all bikes.

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml
Forum: Tyres 09-Jun-2003, 22:38
Replies: 32
Views: 8,629
Posted By ducatimad
207RRs

Can't comment on the 208s but the 207s are the dogs doodahs. Switched from Dragon Evos and cannot believe the grip and feel is so much better. They warm up quick too. 2 days of the European...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2003, 23:43
Replies: 16
Views: 3,550
Posted By ducatimad
Just to add, I used to own a '69 Lotus Elan...

Just to add, I used to own a '69 Lotus Elan S4. A twin cam engine builder who rebuilt my engine, 1600 with alloy (very soft) twin cam head, swore by Mobile 1.

He used to have customers...
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