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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Apr-2004, 17:24
Replies: 11
Views: 4,630
Posted By paulk
£150.00 for insurance/legal cover and non legal...

£150.00 for insurance/legal cover and non legal zorsts for a Ducati. Are you really that surprised that companies arent that interested?! :lol:
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Apr-2004, 07:02
Replies: 11
Views: 4,630
Posted By paulk
Carol Nash and H & R will both cover bikes...

Carol Nash and H & R will both cover bikes with non standard zorsts. They will charge you upto £100 more for a year than with standard zorsts and use a specific underwriter. (H & R use Highway). They...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2004, 06:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,111
Posted By paulk
The Ducati dealer stance on this is: Main...

The Ducati dealer stance on this is:
Main services are 6k or two years and then 12k or two years. The belts should be changed a minimum of every two years regardless of mileage.
If your main...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2004, 18:17
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By paulk
It does - its just harder work than with petrol...

It does - its just harder work than with petrol if you have got a lot of old adhesive to shift.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2004, 08:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,500
Posted By paulk
Petrol should do it nicely.

Petrol should do it nicely.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Jan-2004, 09:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,049
Posted By paulk
H & R use an underwriter that isnt too...

H & R use an underwriter that isnt too concerned about some modifications. They will only replace to original spec (not modified) in the event of a claim though.
Found them a little cheaper than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2004, 08:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By paulk
Think this is the thread you mean...

Think this is the thread you mean http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=1228
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2003, 07:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By paulk
The bike was 2 years old at 6k mls - so had 6k...

The bike was 2 years old at 6k mls - so had 6k service and belts rather than 12k service on the dealers suggestion.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Dec-2003, 08:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By paulk
£450 sounds about right. I had 6k done at Duc...

£450 sounds about right.
I had 6k done at Duc Manchester with belts and new clutch plates for about £487 after discount. Bike is a 996.
Wouldnt go anywhere but a pucca dealer if you are in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Dec-2003, 06:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,727
Posted By paulk
Just bought some at the NEC from Dennis Trollope...

Just bought some at the NEC from Dennis Trollope Racing stand. £6.50 for a square foot or thereabouts. (Tel 01179570821).
Believe Harris (Tel 01992 532501) also stock it. They didnt have any at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Dec-2003, 10:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,657
Posted By paulk
Best advice is to test ride one first. My mate...

Best advice is to test ride one first. My mate had an SV650 and fancied a 748. Just to get an idea he had a fair blast on my 996. He decided he didnt like the riding, went out and bought an R6 and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2003, 07:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,677
Posted By paulk
Depends on your dealer. Ducati Manchester are...

Depends on your dealer. Ducati Manchester are still advertising free 600 mile services on their website if the bike was supplied by them.
If it wasnt their listed charge is £155.00
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 13:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,539
Posted By paulk
I had the same service done on my 996 Bip in...

I had the same service done on my 996 Bip in March this year. It had 6000 mls on the clock and was just 2 years old.

On Ducati Manchesters advice I had the 6k service done (doesnt include belts)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 12:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,192
Posted By paulk
Havent changed gearing myself (apart from 14t...

Havent changed gearing myself (apart from 14t front) but other people have with mixed results. When talking about sprockets on vtwins.cc Guido mentioned it ...



Guido / Guy - have you come out of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 07:18
Replies: 14
Views: 3,192
Posted By paulk
Is it standard gearing? If not that could effect...

Is it standard gearing? If not that could effect it.
Or are you just mullering it everywhere? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 17:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,192
Posted By paulk
996 Bip - General road riding approx 115-120...

996 Bip - General road riding approx 115-120 miles to fuel light. Never tempt going beyond a further 20 miles after that on reserve.
Usually fill up at next station after 100 miles on the trip.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2003, 06:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By paulk
Dont worry too much. Just get it in for a service...

Dont worry too much. Just get it in for a service before the warranty expires. My warranty expired on 1st March this year so my '01 996 in the week before for its 2 year/6k service. They went...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2003, 16:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By paulk
Sorry to hear it mate. My 996 had rockers, cams,...

Sorry to hear it mate. My 996 had rockers, cams, altenator & more replaced earlier this year (March) but warranty covered £2500 of the £3000 bill.
Its very very disheartening. Three mates who were...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2003, 07:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By paulk
Have had ART zorst on a previous bike and quality...

Have had ART zorst on a previous bike and quality and aftersales support/service was not too good - so would second previous advice of having a look at some others to compare before buying - Termis,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2003, 07:07
Replies: 19
Views: 2,554
Posted By paulk
I agree with Mark 853. As long as people are...

I agree with Mark 853.
As long as people are prepared to accept that they pay more for the honour of owning a Ducati then I suppose the dealers will keep taking the money. Wouldnt you??
Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2003, 07:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,554
Posted By paulk
Check with supplying dealer. They really should...

Check with supplying dealer. They really should provide first service free on a new bike.Ducati Manchester (details here) (http://www.ducatistore.co.uk/ducati_servicing_uk.htm) state £155 for 600...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2003, 07:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,856
Posted By paulk
Think you are right there Guy. Ditto with the...

Think you are right there Guy.

Ditto with the nice to see you RS.
Paul.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2003, 08:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,866
Posted By paulk
As per previous thread - Apart from aesthetics -...

As per previous thread - Apart from aesthetics - another good reason to fit a shock guard and seperate chain guard! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2003, 07:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By paulk
Rips (Mikes) website here...

Rips (Mikes) website here (http://www.btinternet.com/~ripsnortingtwin/index.htm).
His stuff is excellent.
Have you considered a chain guard and rear shock guard rather than hugger? Not quite as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 14:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,521
Posted By paulk
Wierd that. My '01 996 Bip did have the...

Wierd that. My '01 996 Bip did have the restrictors in. UK dealer supplied and UK spec bike.
Fitted some of Ripsnortingvtwins carbon airtubes and a JHP undertank filter a while back and took...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 08:13
Replies: 36
Views: 6,013
Posted By paulk
Think there was a grey one in the market section...

Think there was a grey one in the market section of MCN last week.
Basically ditto with everyone on price - too expensive.
Good advice from Bluebell - take a 748 and a 600RR for a test ride. Buy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2003, 06:36
Replies: 47
Views: 9,738
Posted By paulk
2001 996 had rockers and cams replaced in March...

2001 996 had rockers and cams replaced in March under warranty at 6k service.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2003, 08:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,808
Posted By paulk
Skidlids - Great post/info. Thanks for that.

Skidlids - Great post/info. Thanks for that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2003, 12:18
Replies: 18
Views: 3,808
Posted By paulk
I guess it just depends whether you are doing...

I guess it just depends whether you are doing track days with the sole intention of racing or not really.
Im over 6ft and 14.5 stone. I bought my gsxr600 simply to enjoy track days - and its working...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2003, 07:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,808
Posted By paulk
Aside from the 'for sale' section here...

Aside from the 'for sale' section here where one or two have been advertised recently - Have a look on bemsee (http://www.bemsee.co.uk) in for sale section to see what bikes and bits are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 14:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,480
Posted By paulk
Yes - but Flanners has a 916bp so peak power will...

Yes - but Flanners has a 916bp so peak power will be lower. Italian Bike quotes it at 105bhp @ 9000rpm for a '98 916.

Nice point ... "ride the torque".
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 11:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,480
Posted By paulk
Think I read somewhere peak torque 8500 revs and...

Think I read somewhere peak torque 8500 revs and peak power 9500 revs.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 11:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,190
Posted By paulk
The organisers say you cant use them though....

The organisers say you cant use them though. (Timing equipment).
Cheaper option - Nokia phones have a lap timer function. Just ask someone in another group if they will time you for a few laps....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2003, 04:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,264
Posted By paulk
Contact Nelly at Cornerspeed...

Contact Nelly at Cornerspeed (http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk).

We are easy to reach, being located 5 miles from J28 of the M1, just off the A38 near Kirkby-in-Ashfield about 18 miles north of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 07:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,525
Posted By paulk
Ducati Manchesters service prices are ... here...

Ducati Manchesters service prices are ... here (http://www.ducatistore.co.uk/ducati_servicing_uk.htm).
Are you talking about the 6000 mile/ 2 year service at those kind of prices?
My 996 (at 2 years)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2003, 08:31
Replies: 16
Views: 3,278
Posted By paulk
:lol: Trebor ..... lol :lol:

:lol: Trebor ..... lol :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2003, 11:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,278
Posted By paulk
Found it mate, but the pic was just a white box...

Found it mate, but the pic was just a white box with red cross ...

Hi Everyone

I thought I'd show you all our latest release. A Direct replacement top yoke for 916/955/996/998/748 Machined...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2003, 06:23
Replies: 16
Views: 3,278
Posted By paulk
Im sure someone put a pic and a price for an...

Im sure someone put a pic and a price for an engineered top yoke on the old site. Might be worth a search?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2003, 07:41
Replies: 12
Views: 4,299
Posted By paulk
Thanks Nelly and Skidlids for answering. Havent...

Thanks Nelly and Skidlids for answering. Havent used one yet myself. Would def go for the AST one though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2003, 08:21
Replies: 12
Views: 4,299
Posted By paulk
I posted that original pic. There is also a...

I posted that original pic. There is also a cheaper alternative ...

http://www.garagetool.fsnet.co.uk/Belt_Tensioner2.jpg

You can email Garage Tool Supplies (http://www.garagetool.co.uk). The...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Jun-2003, 10:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,951
Posted By paulk
Down quite a bit. Was with Carol Nash (About...

Down quite a bit.
Was with Carol Nash (About £680). Lowest offered was £450 Cofield. Paid £550 to H & R but that also covers termis.
Doesnt have recovery - but Im in the AA off the car anyway and...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Jun-2003, 09:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,959
Posted By paulk
Had the same thing when I was with Cofield a few...

Had the same thing when I was with Cofield a few years back. Took them 6 or 7 months to get the certificate to me. They just kept sending cover notes. I did phone to ask for the cert to be sent to me...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2003, 07:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,206
Posted By paulk
Get in touch with Nelly at Cornerspeed...

Get in touch with Nelly at Cornerspeed (http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk). Means a bit of travel - but very highly reccomended and offers discount to DSC members.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2003, 09:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,677
Posted By paulk
A mate of mine has a tool business...

A mate of mine has a tool business (http://www.garagetool.co.uk) and will give discount if you mention DSC. Worth an email if only to check prices. ;)
Forum: Tyres 12-May-2003, 17:38
Replies: 12
Views: 5,370
Posted By paulk
Just done same as Bazzer SPS. Bridgestone BT102SS...

Just done same as Bazzer SPS. Bridgestone BT102SS - 180 rear on an '01 996. Busters do em for £165 delivered, but I got Riossi to fit them to the bike (ride in/ride out) for £179.99
Only done a...
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