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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jan-2006, 20:21
Replies: 21
Views: 2,479
Posted By Garibaldi
I had a DID chain go on me (many years ago mind)....

I had a DID chain go on me (many years ago mind). The chain was about 300 miles old and initially they tried to say I'd fitted it wrong. After explaining I worked in the motor trade they reneged...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2005, 13:13
Replies: 35
Views: 4,507
Posted By Garibaldi
Had a chain bust on me many years ago. Bunched...

Had a chain bust on me many years ago. Bunched itself up in front of the front sprocket and punched a hole into the gearbox.

Fortunately it was brand new (just a week old). Initially D.I.D....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 00:06
Replies: 14
Views: 2,879
Posted By Garibaldi
Never mind the WD40. Scottoiler F365 protection...

Never mind the WD40. Scottoiler F365 protection spray is designed specifically for the job. It's water based. It therefore washes off easier and it's not a big problem if you get it on your brake...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Nov-2004, 17:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By Garibaldi
I'm another on ethat hangs it from the garage...

I'm another on ethat hangs it from the garage roof with a ratchet strap. Works well enough, but the bike is obviously less steady than when on a stand. Two uprights and a pole seem a better way to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Nov-2004, 17:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,534
Posted By Garibaldi
Yep. I've done it too! Was on a tour of the...

Yep. I've done it too!

Was on a tour of the Isle of Skye and we'd stopped for fuel. Couldn't see the key anywhere, even after removing the fairing sides. There was luckily a few of us so we...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2004, 09:45
Replies: 24
Views: 1,960
Posted By Garibaldi
Frankie Chilli certainly prefers the set up of...

Frankie Chilli certainly prefers the set up of the 998 chassis for track purposes, although he does use the 999's engine.

This months Bike Magazine (Dec 2004) has an article which compares the 999...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 12:46
Replies: 21
Views: 2,753
Posted By Garibaldi
I read a test somewhere that showed very little...

I read a test somewhere that showed very little difference between wavies and standard in one off braking performance. However apart from the obvious better fade resistance, the wavies had a fairly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 12:34
Replies: 44
Views: 5,889
Posted By Garibaldi
I fitted a vented cover to my old 916 and found...

I fitted a vented cover to my old 916 and found the noise unacceptable. Loud rattle and sounded like the bike was about to fall apart.

Fitted an aluminium clutch and the noise level dropped right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2004, 15:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Posted By Garibaldi
Costs a fair bit more to have them fitted though....

Costs a fair bit more to have them fitted though. Best thing to do with low mileage bikes is to at least start them regularly and keep them somewhere warm in the winter. Don't rev them too much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2004, 15:26
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By Garibaldi
I think you'll also find a couple of Peugeot 205...

I think you'll also find a couple of Peugeot 205 silencers work out a lot cheaper than Termi's. :P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2004, 08:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,884
Posted By Garibaldi
Looking to fit a slipper clutch to the 998S. ...

Looking to fit a slipper clutch to the 998S. Anyone recommend a quiet one? I put an aluminium one on my 916 (plates as well) and it was a whole lot quieter as well as lighter.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2004, 18:23
Replies: 25
Views: 2,388
Posted By Garibaldi
£6.50 to be added for postage. You can buy...

£6.50 to be added for postage. You can buy straight away at £26.99. So total price is £33.49
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2004, 17:48
Replies: 25
Views: 2,388
Posted By Garibaldi
I'm looking to fit a 14 tooth front sprocket to...

I'm looking to fit a 14 tooth front sprocket to my 998S. I've already jacked up the ride height by 2 turns. With the slight reduction in front sprocket size, I wouldn't expect it to effect the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 15:01
Replies: 20
Views: 2,186
Posted By Garibaldi
Bike magazine reports speedo accuracy in its...

Bike magazine reports speedo accuracy in its tests. July's test of nthe 749S, 999, RSV-R and Benelli Tornado Tre were as follows:

749S 70mph ind = 66 real , 100mph ind = 95 real
999 70mph ind = 65...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 17:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,750
Posted By Garibaldi
You mean there's a rear brake!:o Where?

You mean there's a rear brake!:o Where?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 17:22
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By Garibaldi
As I ride on the road quite a bit, I think I'll...

As I ride on the road quite a bit, I think I'll stick with just the tail up and leave the steering angle as it was. To be honest, I haven't noticed a reluctance to turn on track days anyway.

I also...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 17:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By Garibaldi
Casoli. I've since replaced the air tubes in...

Casoli.

I've since replaced the air tubes in carbon fibre (with large capacity type) and no indicator mountings and added a performance airfilter(998R). All available from Casoli (...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 21:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,313
Posted By Garibaldi
I've already jacked up the rear ride height and...

I've already jacked up the rear ride height and that also made a big improvement to the slow steering. Its also very much quicker to do. Just remember that one of the nuts on the ride height...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 16:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By Garibaldi
This is a nice way to do the indicators.....

This is a nice way to do the indicators.....
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