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Forum: 999 / 749 20-Oct-2009, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By diehard
Cheers mate, however whilst waiting for a reply...

Cheers mate, however whilst waiting for a reply the bloody thing sold :(

So back to the hunt lol
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2009, 17:31
Replies: 9
Views: 6,133
Posted By diehard
Got sum :D Bought from Halfords as was in area,...

Got sum :D

Bought from Halfords as was in area, £26.38 for 4Ltrs with trade card :)

Got a K&N filter off eBay too, so will get job done tomorrow and change coolant while I am at it (using Halfords...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2009, 17:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,142
Posted By diehard
Quick 749 Subframe Question...

Alright,

Will a 2008 749BP subframe fit a 2004 749BP?

Obviously the colour is different, but is that all?

Regards,

Diehard ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2009, 00:26
Replies: 9
Views: 6,133
Posted By diehard
Cheers for the advice guys, will be buying some...

Cheers for the advice guys, will be buying some Castrol this week at 10W40, but just to be safe I'll keep an eye on the compsumption :)

Just for reference, Halfords is £32.99 for Power 1 Racing (4...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2009, 16:46
Replies: 9
Views: 6,133
Posted By diehard
2004 749 Oil (only qucik question) Castrol?

Alright,

Ok, oil has been done to death and I have just read all the threads and sorta happy that I need:

4Ltrs of 10W40

or

4Ltrs of 15W50
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2009, 02:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,728
Posted By diehard
Spanking! :D cheers mate

Spanking! :D cheers mate
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Sep-2009, 20:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,728
Posted By diehard
749 Engine Casing Question

Alright,

Just a quickie, actually 2 quickies...

Firstly, will the LH (gen cover) engine casing off a 2006 749, fit a 2004 749?

Secondly, are the air filters on a 999 the same as a 749?

Any help...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2009, 17:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By diehard
Just been checking and they are about £3.05 for...

Just been checking and they are about £3.05 for one of the brackets and also £3.74 for the other.

Need two of each so looking at about £15 for the lot, not too bad, although priced up air filters...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2009, 13:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By diehard
Cheers for the replies people! :D Now have the...

Cheers for the replies people! :D

Now have the part numbers of 4 tiny brackets I need... Probs be £100 a piece lol
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2009, 16:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By diehard
What bits are missing???

Alright,

Just on with putting a rear light and also numberplate hanger on my new 749, but seem to be missing something???

Basically, the numberplate bracket does not mate up with the shape/holes of...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2009, 16:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,956
Posted By diehard
Cheers for the advice guys, however I gave up and...

Cheers for the advice guys, however I gave up and got the drill out :)

Took 10 mins when I started with more violent tactics, will post a pic of what I did incase anyone else has same...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Sep-2009, 11:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,956
Posted By diehard
749 Fuel Cap Removal (Without Key...)

Alright,

I have just gotten hold of another tank for my 749 (cheers Skids) however there was no key included and it has a lock installed (and locked).

Now, on other bikes it's just a case of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2006, 12:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By diehard
Some sensible thinking going on here... And the...

Some sensible thinking going on here... And the price I can get pro spray jobs done it would be daft not to have 2 sets...

Then again I have been looking at the red-bull paint job too... And...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2006, 10:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By diehard
Well Sharpy G, I am looking into that at mo mate...

Well Sharpy G, I am looking into that at mo mate as well as other avenues. Esp as the panels of eBay don't seem to be costing much.

As for the bike, I love her Topi... I have had many bikes and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2006, 16:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By diehard
Would I de-value?

Probs another debate-starter, but I need people's oppinions...

My new (well to me) 748 needs tidying up a tad in the bodywork dept.

Now I was just going to get a re-spray back to the original red...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 13:28
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By diehard
What did I start here!!! Well might as well put...

What did I start here!!!

Well might as well put in my input...

I am always the type to listen to the masses and make my own mind up on such subject depending on responses and oppinions.

In...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 14:54
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By diehard
Cheers for that mate, will go downloading now......

Cheers for that mate, will go downloading now...

Sent you a PM regarding the 748 I was offered to.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 14:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By diehard
Yep... That's it... Sent you a PM mate.

Yep... That's it... Sent you a PM mate.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 13:58
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By diehard
748 oil change...

Ok I'm gonna give the 748 a oil and filter change today.

I have a new oil filter and 2ltrs of oil left over from when I did the last oil change on the 750ss I had. Just need to know if the filter /...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2006, 22:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By diehard
Any advice is good advice so don't worry about...

Any advice is good advice so don't worry about offence mate, it's constructive critisisum... I was having second thoughts anyway.

I have built a 600ss (sold to SkidLids) form the ground up and have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2006, 20:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By diehard
748 Questions...

Rite...

Well I have been offered a 1997 748 with 22,000 mile on the clocks (35,000 km actually showing, must be import) for my Rizla GSXR 600...

Now it is a bike I want but I have a few quetions as...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 06-Jul-2006, 12:21
Replies: 3
Views: 7,014
Posted By diehard
Ok Ok... I'm late... But I must live closest to...

Ok Ok... I'm late... But I must live closest to croft!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 06-Jul-2006, 11:22
Replies: 3
Views: 7,014
Posted By diehard
10K Reward for the Return of the Rizla's...

Alright,

Just thought any bounty hunters would like to know this:

Yesterday the 2 Crecent Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Rizla British Superbikes, being tested at Croft by Shakey and Co. were stolen form the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Nov-2005, 18:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
:sing: Oh yes!!! I've cracked it, well at least...

:sing: Oh yes!!! I've cracked it, well at least for now. Took the connector off the throttle switch (exactly where you said it would be skids), and it was rusted and full of water. Now after loads of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Nov-2005, 16:56
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
The larger area: P.S. I have just bought a...

The larger area:

P.S. I have just bought a workshop manual for this bike so hopefully that will help. When it arrives that is!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Nov-2005, 16:54
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Is this it?

Is this it?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Nov-2005, 16:46
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Well I have just ran it with and without the...

Well I have just ran it with and without the filter and still the same. So I'm just gonna take a pic of what I believe is the switch and post it on here, to see if anyone has any ideas.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Nov-2005, 15:38
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Throttle position sensor switch anyone? Seems to...

Throttle position sensor switch anyone? Seems to be the thing that the dealer's keep telling me it could be. Btw, just about to remove the fuel filter, what skidlids sugested I try... Fingers crossed.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 22:15
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Just had a quick shifty at the back of the device...

Just had a quick shifty at the back of the device and it says K701 - something something, so 701 it is. Mind the bike was running 'ok' (if not very lumpy and never idleing) before today.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 22:07
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Well I think me power commander is not working...

Well I think me power commander is not working and even without it fitted the problem is exactly the same. Pull the throttle back too quick and it dies, even when idleing. I think I'm just gonna have...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 21:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Well I have just tried programming the power...

Well I have just tried programming the power commander on the bike and nothing happend at all and I followed it to the letter. I wonder if it's fooked? Or maby it doesnt have a map on it at all......
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 20:46
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
I just sent you a U2U mate, sorry, didn't see...

I just sent you a U2U mate, sorry, didn't see your post. I press all sorts of buttons when the bike is running and not running and it doesn't do zip, but I still have the probs (slightly worse)...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 20:16
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Ok I have checked the fuel filter, and ran the...

Ok I have checked the fuel filter, and ran the bike and the bubbles were comming off the 'sack thing' like made (hope thats normal). And I also took the power commander off and tried to run the bike...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 18:31
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
And a close up, I'm sure it ain't ment to be like...

And a close up, I'm sure it ain't ment to be like that!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 18:29
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Erm... This is the bike running on idle (little...

Erm... This is the bike running on idle (little choke):
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 11:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
I'm a big git so that probs explains it! :D But...

I'm a big git so that probs explains it! :D But still doesnt solve my porb of getting it set up right...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 11:22
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Just been looking at the power commander website,...

Just been looking at the power commander website, it seems that with the K & N filter fitted and after-market cans, no airbox lid is needed? Anyone confirm. Also does anyone have a spacific map for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 11:00
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
I sent you a mail back to your email addy as I...

I sent you a mail back to your email addy as I got your pics. Asking about price n such like. My email is dodgy though!

[Edited on 21-11-2005 by diehard]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 10:21
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
Cheers for that, checking now. You get my mail...

Cheers for that, checking now. You get my mail btw? And it's 11,300 (was 10,000 when I got her) full service history too.

[Edited on 21-11-2005 by diehard]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 10:15
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
It has always felt... Slow I must admit, I have...

It has always felt... Slow I must admit, I have only ever seen 110 on the clock, surly it will go faster than that?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Nov-2005, 10:02
Replies: 29
Views: 4,484
Posted By diehard
750ssie, don\'t like the cold?

Ok I'm a bit worried about the bike at mo. It's a 2000 750ssie, with Scorpion Race cans fitted (straight through) and a power commander. Now I've only had the bike 4 weeks and the power commander has...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2005, 17:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,449
Posted By diehard
1998 600ss panels

Does anyone have, or know where I can get some panels for the 1998 600ss? They arn't much different to the early 600ss' but they have an extra vent. I have a set for the bike but they are the older...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-May-2005, 23:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,334
Posted By diehard
1998 600ss Questions

Ok well the bike is coming along ok (after a lay off for passing my test and finishing my GSXR). Anyway just wondering about a few things.

Firstly I am tempted to put dual cans on the bike (don't...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2005, 19:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
Stopped the leak. Was a loose banjo bold. Went to...

Stopped the leak. Was a loose banjo bold. Went to tighten it and though "bloody hell is the socket too big"? Only to find the bolt wasn't even finger tight! Oh well one less thing to worry about. But...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2005, 21:56
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
Your right, the lines do have a tap but I wasn't...

Your right, the lines do have a tap but I wasn't too sure which position was off :rolleye: . Will have a play on thursday when I'm next off. Just hope that it's a easy fix and not cracked at the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2005, 20:40
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
Way-hay, got her started today! But only to...

Way-hay, got her started today! But only to realise the muppet who had it before me had put about 1 ltr too much oil in the thing and it started to leak all-over (then again I should have checked)....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Apr-2005, 22:49
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
Ok, thanks for that. I now have a park light and...

Ok, thanks for that. I now have a park light and a neutral light lit but no start button still. Not too worry though cos I'm stopping for today as I'm at work tomorrow. My manual should be here by...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Apr-2005, 21:56
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
That was excellent people, cheers for the help on...

That was excellent people, cheers for the help on that, I now have power!!! Well a dash light comes on anyway. So that brings me to my next question, what does each light mean (my clocks were trashed...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Apr-2005, 20:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
And finally where the hell does this go? Sorry if...

And finally where the hell does this go? Sorry if I sound thick but this is how I got the bike.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Apr-2005, 20:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,996
Posted By diehard
Now for the battery area,

Now for the battery area,
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