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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 11:06
Replies: 13
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Posted By mikecardiff
Of course, mine is the 'proper' colour though...

Of course, mine is the 'proper' colour though :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 11:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,715
Posted By mikecardiff
For my early 98 I bought from a dealer this year,...

For my early 98 I bought from a dealer this year, with 13K on it I paid £3600 - BUT this was with standard cans, I then had to buy a set of carbon termis, and put a new alarm / immob on it ( £350 ) -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 18:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By mikecardiff
Could you not bend out the last couple of inches...

Could you not bend out the last couple of inches of the lever away from the bar - so the main part is in the same place and you can reach it with two fingers, but when pulled fully in, the end wont...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 14:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Hmmm.. they came this morning, they arent bad...

Hmmm.. they came this morning, they arent bad quality - not as nice as some of the Casoil stuff etc... but look OK for the price.

Only problem - they dont even come close to fitting ! I dont think...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 11:35
Replies: 27
Views: 3,285
Posted By mikecardiff
If you can, get the last owners name and address...

If you can, get the last owners name and address from the V5 and see if you can get their number to give them a ring. I've often done this to get previous history or ask questions about used bikes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 11:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Quick update - I started a chargeback through...

Quick update - I started a chargeback through paypal to see if it would get the sellers arse in gear.

Couple of hours later got an email saying 'we cant find your payment' - umm... look in your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 14:40
Replies: 44
Views: 7,116
Posted By mikecardiff
I think one other main difference is that the Duc...

I think one other main difference is that the Duc is essentially a race bike, not a road bike, whereas most jap bikes are set up to be easier to ride on the road.

All the Hondas and Suzukis I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,160
Posted By mikecardiff
Might seem obvious, but you didnt accidentally...

Might seem obvious, but you didnt accidentally get the warm up button stuck on did you ? this would make it idle at 4000rpm - to get it off you need to fully close the throttle hard and it will pop...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 21:18
Replies: 44
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Posted By mikecardiff
One easy free thing you can try - reset all the...

One easy free thing you can try - reset all the suspension settings to the stock ones you'll find in the handbook - mine are set to this on my 748 and it handles fine - better than any of the recent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 18:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Have noticed as well he's removed his postal...

Have noticed as well he's removed his postal address from his website ( I found it on an old Google link ) - so maybe hes expecting a lot of dissapointed buyers shortly :rolleye:

I'm not that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 18:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Thanks Dibble, dont call on them, or put yourself...

Thanks Dibble, dont call on them, or put yourself in any kind of position on my account, but if you can have a wander past and see if it looks like a house address or a business etc...

Even with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 14:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Have just checked the contact details, and they...

Have just checked the contact details, and they trade as Trinicom121 and Tcom121 and are based at 135 Maple Road Penge, LONDON, SE20 8LP

Any board members near to there ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 14:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
I know I know ! :D - but the guy has a registered...

I know I know ! :D - but the guy has a registered address in London, and a website at : http://www.kantgetitbak.co.uk

I paid with paypal, so if he doesnt send them I can just reverse the payment and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 10:31
Replies: 24
Views: 3,020
Posted By mikecardiff
Cant really beat a 748 once you've got it all...

Cant really beat a 748 once you've got it all sorted - find a good bike mechanic / dealer who knows Ducs and put it it for a full service and checkover - anything that is wrong can be fixed or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 10:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,140
Posted By mikecardiff
Anyone bought carbon bits from \'kantgetit\' on Ebay ?

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZkantgetit

Just wondering as they have a lot of Duc stuff listed - won a set of air tube covers for £40 and paid about 10 days ago...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 10:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Have cancelled the order for the Raasks after...

Have cancelled the order for the Raasks after realising they WONT fit the forks ( at least not at the top where I need them - DOH ! ).

Still fancy getting the Helibars, but have emailed the only...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2005, 23:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
OK - I ordered the 43mm, which is what the manual...

OK - I ordered the 43mm, which is what the manual says, so should be fine - they should arrive soon so I'll know if they fit then or not !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2005, 21:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,261
Posted By mikecardiff
At least you're both still alive, which is the...

At least you're both still alive, which is the main thing - looking at the remains of the bike it could easily have been a lot worse - losing the bike is only money, which can always be earned /...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2005, 20:05
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Ermm I think so ( hope so as the 748 does have...

Ermm I think so ( hope so as the 748 does have 43mm forks ??? )

Why ? you've got me worried now !

Mike
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2005, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By mikecardiff
The ones I've got from tastynuts dont have the...

The ones I've got from tastynuts dont have the slot, just the ring and the head of the fastener is smooth - suppose I could pull off the ring and just use pliers to remove them though...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 21:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By mikecardiff
Oh, and £20 for an hours labour to fit and...

Oh, and £20 for an hours labour to fit and rebleed the system at my local shop.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 21:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By mikecardiff
The evoluzione was £110 inc VAT and delivery from...

The evoluzione was £110 inc VAT and delivery from Spareshack.com - have a look on their website under billet items and theres pics of them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 20:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By mikecardiff
Anyone know where you can get NON quick release Dzus fasteners ?

Anyone know where you an get the non quick release Dzus from ? the ones that are like those with the ring on them, but dont have the ring and have a slot head instead ?

Have bought some gold Dzus...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 19:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,261
Posted By mikecardiff
F'in Hell - did you ride off a cliff on it ??? I...

F'in Hell - did you ride off a cliff on it ???

I imagine the labour costs alone would add up to thousands - would take longer to rebuild than it takes to build a new one in the factory !

Could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 19:49
Replies: 28
Views: 4,079
Posted By mikecardiff
Sounds a bit like mine was, more like an ON/OFF...

Sounds a bit like mine was, more like an ON/OFF switch than a clutch sometimes - probably best just getting a new set of plates maybe ? made a huge difference to mine as they were pretty much worn...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2005, 11:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By mikecardiff
Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder - just fitted

Anyone still with the Duc slave clylinder go and buy one of these !

Just picked my 748 up today after having it fitted, and apart from looking very trick in anodised gold, the clutch is SO much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Have ordered a set of the Raask risers - only £35...

Have ordered a set of the Raask risers - only £35 so worth giving a try just to see what they are like at that price.

Will get some pics done once they arrive and I fit them so people can compare...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 18:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By mikecardiff
The colour is wrong for a 98 as well - my 748 is...

The colour is wrong for a 98 as well - my 748 is a 98 and the gold they sell is too light, its OK for touching up tiny marks where its not that obvious, but you wouldnt want to use it on larger areas.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 10:08
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Hmmm - got me thinking now - I might get the...

Hmmm - got me thinking now - I might get the Raask ones first as they are only £40 and see how they feel, can always get the cycle cats later on - generally I dont mind the position of the bars, they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Yeah, I looked at the cyclecat ones, problem is...

Yeah, I looked at the cyclecat ones, problem is you need to adapt the clutch and brake cylinder connections to fit, so thought it would be simpler using some where I can keep the original ones ( like...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 10:30
Replies: 13
Views: 3,301
Posted By mikecardiff
Anyone fitted Raask bar risers ?

Looking on the busters site saw these : http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=RAA

Has anyone fitted them or tried them ? was thinking of getting the Helibars, but only really need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 10:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,679
Posted By mikecardiff
Looked at the cyclecat but the Heli ones use all...

Looked at the cyclecat but the Heli ones use all the original fittings with no mods so will be quicker and easier to fit.

Will try removing the original grip - just when I have tried it on other...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 21:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
Posted By mikecardiff
Dont know the part no, but try Casoli - they sell...

Dont know the part no, but try Casoli - they sell a few carbon guards and if you email or ring them should be able to give you the center to center hole measurement so you can check it against the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 19:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,679
Posted By mikecardiff
Bar grips

Am just about to order some Heli bar risers and was wondering if anyone knew where to get bar grips as the left one will need replacing ?

Can you just fit any sort on there, or are the Duc ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2005, 11:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,133
Posted By mikecardiff
Want a pair of mid panels in red for 748

Want a pair of fairing mid panels in red for my 748 - either aftermarket with no decals on, or the later type with the small 748 logo in the corner - need to replace my old type ones for a race rep...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2005, 10:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By mikecardiff
Have you checked that the exhausts are all firmly...

Have you checked that the exhausts are all firmly connected and mounted - could be the vibration causing a squeak where the downpipes meet the pipes to the cylinders ? Or if the baffle is loose -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2005, 19:12
Replies: 25
Views: 3,115
Posted By mikecardiff
Cant understand why PS2 only - they write and...

Cant understand why PS2 only - they write and develop these games on PC's so how hard would it be to make a PC version ? maybe if it sells well enough on the PS2 they'll make one ( having spent loads...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 21:21
Replies: 25
Views: 3,115
Posted By mikecardiff
Anyone know if its coming out for the PC ??? dont...

Anyone know if its coming out for the PC ??? dont want to buy a PS2 just for one game ( although I prob will )
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 13:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,565
Posted By mikecardiff
Good point above - if I just left the clucth as...

Good point above - if I just left the clucth as it was both my arms would match after a couple of months !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2005, 13:07
Replies: 33
Views: 4,259
Posted By mikecardiff
I still keep coming back to the idea of doing my...

I still keep coming back to the idea of doing my 748 in Repsol colours ( the old Doohan style rather than the newer Rossi ones ) - YES YES, I know technically its wrong as it should be on a Honda,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2005, 13:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,565
Posted By mikecardiff
Pete, you'll probably also find you can now crush...

Pete, you'll probably also find you can now crush house bricks with your left hand :lol:

For all us 'normal' people who have ridden Jap bikes with 'proper' clutches then the Duc is a LOT different,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,565
Posted By mikecardiff
Thanks all

Thanks all
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2005, 20:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,565
Posted By mikecardiff
Different clutch slave cylinders ?

Have heard fitting one can make the clutch much easier to use than the standard one - has anyone fitted one / got any reccomendations for good ones that arent too pricey ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 19:04
Replies: 43
Views: 4,933
Posted By mikecardiff
Termis for the sound, full carbon bellypan and...

Termis for the sound, full carbon bellypan and lower fairing for the pose factor - for value, sorting out the blxxdy flip up stand - spending £5 to save yourself dropping it has got to be a bargain !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 19:31
Replies: 15
Views: 25,931
Posted By mikecardiff
I've got a length of scaffold tube about 3 foot...

I've got a length of scaffold tube about 3 foot long that works wonders on stubborn nuts to give a bit of extra leverage on the breaker bar - have also found sometimes gently bouncing the bar as you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 10:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By mikecardiff
Have a look at www.tastynuts.com - they do all...

Have a look at www.tastynuts.com - they do all the different coloured ones and are easier to use than the OE ones.

Beware though - its very tempting to look at the site and get 'shiny bolt' syndrome...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 10:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,034
Posted By mikecardiff
Just had another thought re ericthereds post - if...

Just had another thought re ericthereds post - if we could find a box of neutrals ( maybe left over in the Duc factory - the ones they forgot to put in our bikes ! ) left over we could flog them on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 10:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,034
Posted By mikecardiff
It did seem a lot worse when the bike was hot...

It did seem a lot worse when the bike was hot from being in traffic, and when the engine was running, so it looks like mine is just one of the dodgier ones.

Will take it round to my local shop and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2005, 23:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,034
Posted By mikecardiff
So I take it the neutral problem isnt uncommon...

So I take it the neutral problem isnt uncommon then ? is it just something that happens on some of them and not others...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2005, 23:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By mikecardiff
Which bike is it for ? I've got 45mm termis on my...

Which bike is it for ? I've got 45mm termis on my 748 and was told there was no need to chip, although fitting one would improve the fueling a bit.
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