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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2006, 08:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
Skidlids, I live about 10 miles form Lambourne,...

Skidlids, I live about 10 miles form Lambourne, SN6 6JS is the postcode. I am in most of the day Sunday apart from between 1.30 and 3.30 (sons football match). I would really appreciate it if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2006, 18:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
OK Skids, Ive got a voltmeter but im not very...

OK Skids,

Ive got a voltmeter but im not very electrically minded. If I unplug the temp guage is it just a matter of sticking the voltmeter probes in with the ignition on, is there any risk of short...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2006, 18:31
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
CRM 250 How many earthing points are there? Ive...

CRM 250

How many earthing points are there?

Ive checked the one that goes from the -ve battery terminal to the engine.

There isnt an alarm fitted
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2006, 17:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
Its got to be something simple but I am running...

Its got to be something simple but I am running out of ideas. I cant afford to take it to the dealers. Bikes been off the road for 2 weeks and counting
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2006, 17:44
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
Ive cleaned all the connections I can find but to...

Ive cleaned all the connections I can find but to no avail

Nattyboy, Ive replaced the race ECU with the road ECU but that hasnt cured it either.

I am wondering if its the connections to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2006, 19:18
Replies: 21
Views: 3,812
Posted By ROACHMAN
Angry Dodgy Electrical Fault

My 998s has developed a mind of its own. When im riding along the engine suddenly decides to switch itself off, I then have to coast over to the side of the road, switch the bike off and then on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 18:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,307
Posted By ROACHMAN
or me. see bike opposite, u2u me if interested

or me. see bike opposite, u2u me if interested
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2006, 18:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
Posted By ROACHMAN
ENGINE CUTTING OUT

My 998s engine has an anoying fault of cutting out, it does it about once every 50-100 miles. It did it twice today. The first time I was doing about 60 mph and the engine cut, I coasted to the side...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 19:48
Replies: 32
Views: 5,124
Posted By ROACHMAN
The same thing happened to me when riding back...

The same thing happened to me when riding back from picking up my brand new 748. I blipped the trottle to change down as I filtered through heavy traffic and it stayed open:o
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2006, 18:50
Replies: 18
Views: 2,694
Posted By ROACHMAN
When I saw it I thought it was an April fools It...

When I saw it I thought it was an April fools

It looks to me like the ******* Offspring of a 999 and a 996.

Or someone has raided the parts bin and bolted on a few leftover 996 bits:mad:

If they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 19:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By ROACHMAN
The Bostrom is a thing of beauty. I have just...

The Bostrom is a thing of beauty. I have just bought my second. The first one I sold 18 months ago and bought an MV F4 1000 - big mistake, I then swapped the MV for a 999r Fila Rep but I still had...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 18:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By ROACHMAN
HELP NEEDED WITH CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

I have small hands and with the span adjuster for the clutch lever set on the smallest setting the clutch wont fully disenguage making it impossible to select neutral.

If I set the span adjuster to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 20:24
Replies: 33
Views: 4,646
Posted By ROACHMAN
Its best to get the dealer to give you a rough...

Its best to get the dealer to give you a rough estimate as to how much they think the service will cost. I was quoted around £450 for 2 year service on my 999r, when I came to pick the bike up they...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Feb-2006, 11:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,575
Posted By ROACHMAN
Who is she ? Is it anyone you know ?

Who is she ? Is it anyone you know ?
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 17:43
Replies: 23
Views: 4,081
Posted By ROACHMAN
Dseered, it was 3800 miles. The £530 included...

Dseered, it was 3800 miles. The £530 included fixing the headlights (blown relay) which was £55.


Roachman
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Feb-2006, 20:16
Replies: 23
Views: 4,081
Posted By ROACHMAN
Just had the 2 year service done on my 999r -...

Just had the 2 year service done on my 999r - £530 at Moto Rapido
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 20:07
Replies: 40
Views: 7,489
Posted By ROACHMAN
Dont worry NBS996 is right. There is specific...

Dont worry

NBS996 is right. There is specific motor industry legislation to cover customers in instances like this for 3 months I think.

The best thing to do is to write to Ducati UK and send a...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jan-2006, 15:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By ROACHMAN
999R - CRACKED SUBFRAME!

My 2003 999r is being serviced at the moment at Moto Rapido

They have discovered that the rear subframe is cracked in two places:o

Although the bike is outside of warranty, its looking like Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Nov-2005, 18:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,368
Posted By ROACHMAN
Thats what I have been doing - using it once a...

Thats what I have been doing - using it once a week

But I have also noticed that the clock reset back to 0:00 every time the bike was started over the last couple of months so I guess the battery...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Nov-2005, 17:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,368
Posted By ROACHMAN
WEAK BATTERY ON 999R

I have been keeping my battery topped up on my 999r using an optimate but I cant get the bike to start. If it doest fire on the first couple of attempts there isnt enough juice left in the battery...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 20:12
Replies: 24
Views: 3,459
Posted By ROACHMAN
My 999r has done 4500 miles on the original...

My 999r has done 4500 miles on the original clutch with no signs of wear to date (touch wood)

Roachman
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Aug-2005, 19:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By ROACHMAN
Saw two in on Yer Bike - Aylesbury last...

Saw two in on Yer Bike - Aylesbury last saturday.- one 2nd hand and one brand new

Roachman
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2005, 20:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,210
Posted By ROACHMAN
Is the place still available. I'm interested if I...

Is the place still available. I'm interested if I can get the day off now ive got a Ducati again

ROACHMAN
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2005, 19:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By ROACHMAN
The race system it comes with is pretty quiet. It...

The race system it comes with is pretty quiet. It doent sound anywhere near as loud as a proper race system
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2005, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By ROACHMAN
It comes with a race system and a road system but...

It comes with a race system and a road system but the race system is not a full on termi one - just a half way house
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2005, 19:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Posted By ROACHMAN
999r Exhaust Options

Im pretty new to 999r ownership so this might have been asked before but :

Ive got a 999r 2003 model.

What are the various options ragarding race exhausts. The local dealer said the only official...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2004, 21:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,940
Posted By ROACHMAN
Spoke to them yesterday and they think they might...

Spoke to them yesterday and they think they might have sent a wheel nut for another make/model by mistake.

Sent me another one which turned up today, this one fits !:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 17:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,940
Posted By ROACHMAN
I bought the Ti sprocket nuts and pinch bolts,...

I bought the Ti sprocket nuts and pinch bolts, both are top quality. Its just the wheel nuts that ive had problems with.

The sprocket side nut is so wrong im wondering if its supposed to be for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 19:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,940
Posted By ROACHMAN
PRO BOLT - ANYONE ELSE HAD PROBLEMS ?

Bought a pair of Titanium wheel nuts from Pro Bolt.

The 46mm one was slightly over size and wouldnt quite fit in the 46mm socket. After 1 hour of rubbing the inside of the socket with emery paper I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2004, 18:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By ROACHMAN
Wheelspin, I'll take your advice. Looked...

Wheelspin,

I'll take your advice. Looked at trying to buy a second hand seat pad from a breakers but they want silly money so ill have to use the blue one off my road seat
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2004, 18:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By ROACHMAN
Thanks everyone, TP 996, Im in inters at Cadwell...

Thanks everyone,

TP 996, Im in inters at Cadwell anyway:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2004, 18:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By ROACHMAN
TRACKDAY SEAT !

I've managed to fit my trackday fairing to the bike with not too much of a problem.

All I need to sort out is a seat pad.

The options are

1. To take the one off my road seat but if I do this...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 18:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
Posted By ROACHMAN
REAR SPROCKET REPLACEMENT _ ADVICE NEEDED

Call me a picky but the OE rear sprocket coating has started to corrode making it look very scruffy so im thinking of replacing it.

My 998s has done 5500 miles so can I just change the sprocket or...
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