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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 11:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By Garry Smith
Nat, When I had my 748R I ran 14, 42 at...

Nat,

When I had my 748R I ran 14, 42 at virtually all of the U.K circuits (except the obvious ones like Thruxton or Snetterton), this made the bike far livelier and made the most of the 748's revvy...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Dec-2005, 14:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By Garry Smith
Why not sell the stuff you don't need now and if...

Why not sell the stuff you don't need now and if you really want to put it back on the road in a year or two just buy the bits you need?

If you race it and it proves to be a competitive machine I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2005, 14:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,474
Posted By Garry Smith
Kev, Does this mean that we are going to see you...

Kev,

Does this mean that we are going to see you and Dallas as regular entrants next year in S.O.T with NG then?

I hope so, that would be really good news!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 10:28
Replies: 18
Views: 2,601
Posted By Garry Smith
Rich and Felix, Thanks for the replies/info.

Rich and Felix,

Thanks for the replies/info.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 09:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,601
Posted By Garry Smith
I am going to give them a call myself, because...

I am going to give them a call myself, because Ducati in their infinite wisdom no longer make the DP items so aftermarket is the only option unless you find a dealer with some still kicking about in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jun-2005, 23:52
Replies: 23
Views: 2,861
Posted By Garry Smith
Reedy, Thanks for the enlightenment. Rumour from...

Reedy, Thanks for the enlightenment. Rumour from 'Pembrey' was that the bike was not the only under developed item being used!

[Edited on 29-6-2005 by Garry Smith]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jun-2005, 22:47
Replies: 23
Views: 2,861
Posted By Garry Smith
Am I correct in my understanding that the...

Am I correct in my understanding that the Doncaster Bullet (or is that barrel?) Simon Reed was the man on the move at Donny? because I also heard a rumour that he was responsible for some fancy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 23:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By Garry Smith
Hi Mate, This is a known fault with early 748R...

Hi Mate,
This is a known fault with early 748R sub frames, mine did exactly the same thing and I never carried any luggage - did do quite a few laps of Cadwell over the mountain though!

Later...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2005, 10:25
Replies: 21
Views: 2,787
Posted By Garry Smith
Re 748R - a couple of things to be aware of: buy...

Re 748R - a couple of things to be aware of: buy the latest model you can, primarily because Ducati changed the design of the Conrods in the later bikes as it was not uncommon for the original Ti...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 12:09
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By Garry Smith
Sold! u2u your contact details. Thanks,

Sold! u2u your contact details.
Thanks,
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 11:58
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By Garry Smith
How much are you looking for?

How much are you looking for?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 17:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,080
Posted By Garry Smith
I have several sets of wheels that I use on my...

I have several sets of wheels that I use on my bike ranging from standard 3 spokes (heaviest) standard 5 spokes (lighter) 5 spoke Bucci's (lighter still) to 3 Spoke Dymags (lightest) I don't make any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 12:23
Replies: 21
Views: 3,918
Posted By Garry Smith
Pete, I had the original Showa Forks on my 748R...

Pete,

I had the original Showa Forks on my 748R (mine was bought in 2000 before Ohlins were standard) re worked with Ohlins springs and different oil etc. by JHP (Ducati Coventry), the difference...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 20:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By Garry Smith
Cheers!

Cheers!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 17:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By Garry Smith
Thanks for all your replies. I'll check it out...

Thanks for all your replies. I'll check it out and let you know how I got on.

Cheers,
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 17:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By Garry Smith
Lil, thanks for the offer and JPM for the...

Lil, thanks for the offer and JPM for the suggestion.

I wasn,t aware that there was such a thing as inserts for Termi's anybody know where from and how much?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 14:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,041
Posted By Garry Smith
Wanted.......

Do any members have a set of standard road legal cans to fit a 996 SPS (50mm pipes) that they would be willing to lend me?

I need these for a practice session at Darley Moor which has a 98db limit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2004, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By Garry Smith
Hi Midge, I too had this problem with my 2000 M.Y...

Hi Midge,
I too had this problem with my 2000 M.Y 748R - As already stated above this is not uncommon.
Mine was replaced F.O.C by Ducati even though my bike was out of warranty at the time.
The later...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 10:57
Replies: 28
Views: 2,861
Posted By Garry Smith
A few thoughts.......... Have owned my 2000 MY...

A few thoughts.......... Have owned my 2000 MY 748R from new. As mentioned previously Take it to JHP to sort the fuelling, I tried every chip combination and JHP chip along with a set up by John was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 10:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,920
Posted By Garry Smith
Hi, Personally having used...

Hi,
Personally having used Rennsports/Supercorsa's etc. my preference for track based riding are Dunlop 208 GP's, significantly faster turn in, good grip levels and a really nice feel, very...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2004, 09:55
Replies: 22
Views: 2,481
Posted By Garry Smith
Re Heel Guard...

Hi Matt, Bike looks well mate. If you do not want to cut down your heel guard I think I have got one somewhere that is already cut to fit with the longer exhaust heat shield that you have. If I can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2003, 14:30
Replies: 17
Views: 3,224
Posted By Garry Smith
Hi Mate, I have a 748R which I have owned since...

Hi Mate, I have a 748R which I have owned since new (3 and a half years ago). Started off as my road bike, but for past two years has been track only. I originally ran std system then upgraded to DP...
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