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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 19:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By Rob748
Thanks everyone. Think I'll have a go myself...

Thanks everyone. Think I'll have a go myself depending on the cost. Then I'll get someone else to do it when I make a b%$£*x of it. Will the paint code on my 2000 bike be the same as rosso's? Or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 23:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By Rob748
I've done a search but not turned up anything of...

I've done a search but not turned up anything of use but then again I am a technophobe. As Ray says there must be someone on this site that is in the trade and could do a job lot.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2006, 20:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,229
Posted By Rob748
Painting Mirrors

Does anybody have the definitive answer as how to go about this? I have a 2000 model red 748 with standard grey bare plastic mirrors, I'm fancying getting them painted up to match the rest of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 19:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,893
Posted By Rob748
Teng Tools socket retails at about a tenner I...

Teng Tools socket retails at about a tenner I think.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 20:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,131
Posted By Rob748
The 748 might be more 'revvy' compared to the...

The 748 might be more 'revvy' compared to the bigger capacity ducatis but it's all relative. It obviously isn't when compared to multi cylinder japanese bikes. To me it's just nice seamless power...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 22:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,492
Posted By Rob748
Bought a piece of alcantara from a place called...

Bought a piece of alcantara from a place called Peacock Fibres in Bradford - cost about £12 I think, do a search on google and you'll find it. They primarily supply to the craft trade so don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 22:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Posted By Rob748
ditto M1keyp

ditto M1keyp
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 19:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By Rob748
I had mine done in alcantara - got a piece from a...

I had mine done in alcantara - got a piece from a company in Bradford called Peacock fibres - cost £12 with a choice of colours. Then took the seat to a bloke who's recovered other seats for me in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2006, 09:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Rob748
Looks good Pav. Think I'll be giving Vimori a...

Looks good Pav. Think I'll be giving Vimori a phone call - didn't realise they were based in Halifax! It was the good old Yorkshire sounding name that threw me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 20:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Rob748
Thanks Keefer... not sure as I fancy cutting the...

Thanks Keefer... not sure as I fancy cutting the originals though as my idea is to keep this bike come what may and in years to come would like to be able to have the original ones to hand. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2006, 18:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Rob748
Full bellypan on 748?

I would like to fit a full bellypan to my 748 to give it that full race look and also keep some of the road crud off the pipes and engine underside. I've done a search but most of the posts seem to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 20:10
Replies: 22
Views: 2,686
Posted By Rob748
Wouldn't it be carbon rather than black?

Wouldn't it be carbon rather than black?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2005, 19:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,102
Posted By Rob748
Thanks all. I'm quite happy with the way the...

Thanks all. I'm quite happy with the way the forks perform as they are, I just fancied the look of the gold ones. I may well get in touch with K - Tech and sound them out about a price. Failing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2005, 10:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,102
Posted By Rob748
Fork coatings

Just wondered if anyone knew of any places that will re coat forks i.e stanchions and sliders in gold. Thought about getting some ohlins forks but to be honest the ones on my bike are excellent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 19:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rob748
Nelly, do you have any pictures or further...

Nelly, do you have any pictures or further details?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2005, 10:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By Rob748
Ride height adjusters

What with the NEC looming and also the fact that my wife wants ideas for Christmas, I was considering an aftermarket ride height adjuster for the 748. Primarily to make adjustment a quick and easy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2005, 20:57
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
All done and dusted. Didn't have time to fit the...

All done and dusted. Didn't have time to fit the hoses yesterday. Top yoke back in situ all bolts etc tightened up. Very pleased with the outcome. Theres obviously a lot of thought gone into the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2005, 06:38
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
Pieman - just thought I'd bring the thread to a...

Pieman - just thought I'd bring the thread to a conclusion.
Zhed44 - will let you know
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 21:34
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
wahay! hoses arrived this morning.

wahay! hoses arrived this morning.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2005, 18:47
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
... postman came and went, still no hoses...

... postman came and went, still no hoses aaaarrrggggggghhh!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2005, 07:39
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
To their credit Spareshack posted a set of hoses...

To their credit Spareshack posted a set of hoses out to me yesterday. Took the top yoke off and took the opportunity to polish it up at the same time. Now I'm just waiting for the postman...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2005, 20:42
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
By the way Pieman, they look rather trick...

By the way Pieman, they look rather trick adjusters on the top of the forks - who makes them and what do they cost?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2005, 20:39
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
Thanks M1keyp and pieman, emailed cyclecat and...

Thanks M1keyp and pieman, emailed cyclecat and they are sending the hoses, phoned spareshack but was told that I did not need the hose, why they couldn't check another boxed set of bars I don't know!...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2005, 23:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
problem is there is no extra hose - the guy at...

problem is there is no extra hose - the guy at spareshack says it doesn't come with it????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2005, 10:06
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
Bars came this morning and look good. Probably...

Bars came this morning and look good. Probably fit them at the weekend. Its not clear whether or not I will need to use longer lengths of reservoir hose to relocate the brake and clutch. None were...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 10:56
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
Had a quick look at the throttle etc. last night...

Had a quick look at the throttle etc. last night and I now know where youre coming from - never actually noticed that the switch gear etc is separate from the throttle assembly before. Presumably...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Sep-2005, 23:01
Replies: 25
Views: 3,848
Posted By Rob748
GS

I owned an 1150 version prior to the Ducati. It really was a great bike for touring - You could do 800 miles a day and have no aches across your shoulders or back. They are quite a heavy bike to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2005, 20:35
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
Thanks chaps. Not sure I understand the bit...

Thanks chaps. Not sure I understand the bit about the throttle though Bradders, well ok no I don't. I presume you mean the twist grip and relocate the cable somehow? Having not had chance to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2005, 20:17
Replies: 36
Views: 5,972
Posted By Rob748
cyclecat bar risers

After much thought and consideration I've taken the plunge and ordered a set of cyclecat bars. Hopefully they'll arrive the beginning of next week. Before I attempt to fit them and obviously not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2005, 09:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Rob748
Thanks everybody, I knew you'd know. L3OONEY - I...

Thanks everybody, I knew you'd know. L3OONEY - I just want to get the bars to a more comfortable position for myself. I'm used to flatter handlebar styles. Speedymoto yoke looks well trick Nelly. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 12:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Rob748
Handlebar position

Ok, is there a way of making the standard handlebars slightly adjustable. What I mean is can you get them to angle further forward than the standard position?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2005, 22:56
Replies: 19
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rob748
Totto - that's a great link, thanks.

Totto - that's a great link, thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2005, 13:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rob748
Yes, I can see where you're all coming from and...

Yes, I can see where you're all coming from and I'm amazed by the response. I have been quite fortunate really as the bike is loaded with extras already - barnett clutch + open cover, marchesini...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 07:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rob748
Most popular mods

Well I know this has probably been posted before but can we have a run down of the most popular mods. I'm new to this website as I've finally acquired a dream - it's only taken me ten years but...
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