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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 19:41
Replies: 13
Views: 5,114
Posted By IainMac
MCN Full Test ? is that an oxymoron

MCN Full Test ? is that an oxymoron
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Nov-2006, 21:50
Replies: 97
Views: 39,997
Posted By IainMac
To mee it looks like a re-hash, at least the 999...

To mee it looks like a re-hash, at least the 999 was original
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 21:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,528
Posted By IainMac
heads up oil pump recall on '06 999

Just got a recall letter for the Oil pump cover bolts coming loose on my '06 999. havent had a chance to get it booked in yet but it talks of potential engine damage if they come undone.
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2006, 20:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,864
Posted By IainMac
After my 600 mile service the fuel pipe was...

After my 600 mile service the fuel pipe was getting crushed on to the rear cylinder head nuts. Check that its routed around the nuts not over them. This lead to fuel starvation on mine, noticable as...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jul-2006, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By IainMac
Hmm is R4 10w40? and does it happen if the R4 is...

Hmm is R4 10w40? and does it happen if the R4 is fresh in the sump or after its had a few k miles through it?
If you get low oil pressure regardless of oil age,i.e its conditions related then I...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 25-Jul-2006, 14:23
Replies: 5
Views: 3,893
Posted By IainMac
Hmm is R4 10w40? and does it happen if the R4 is...

Hmm is R4 10w40? and does it happen if the R4 is fresh in the sump or after its had a few k miles through it?
If you get low oil pressure regardless of oil age,i.e its conditions related then I...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2006, 14:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By IainMac
Cheers, so the Gel seat seems to help from what...

Cheers, so the Gel seat seems to help from what you said. Anyone with a corbin saddle got a view over the burning butt issue?
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jul-2006, 18:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By IainMac
monkey butt (or baboons harris)

Having finished running in my 999 with a trip to Nice and back I found that the worst aspect of discomfort wasn't the bars /cramped pegs but the heat from the exhaust seepng through the seat.
My...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 24-Jul-2006, 18:26
Replies: 5
Views: 3,893
Posted By IainMac
If you getting oil light flicker then it could be...

If you getting oil light flicker then it could be your oil is too thin or your mains/oil pump are worn (both will drop oil pressure). suggest you drop the oil and try a decent full synt at 15w50 as...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jul-2006, 18:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By IainMac
If you getting oil light flicker then it could be...

If you getting oil light flicker then it could be your oil is too thin or your mains/oil pump are worn (both will drop oil pressure). suggest you drop the oil and try a decent full synt at 15w50 as...
Forum: Tyres 22-Jul-2006, 23:01
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By IainMac
Got the BT14s as the OE tyres on my 999. The rear...

Got the BT14s as the OE tyres on my 999. The rear is a bit flat (just about done in ) in the middle now after 3300 miles (2500 were from a trip to Nice and back ) the front looks almost untouched. I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2006, 21:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By IainMac
Dunno about K&N oil filters but if it was...

Dunno about K&N oil filters but if it was still in warrenty I'd stick with OEM filters
As to K&N air filters.... hmmm great for extra air to engine but not for filtration properties as they let more...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2006, 20:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By IainMac
I've always found celerons dog slow regardless of...

I've always found celerons dog slow regardless of how much ram they had. suspect its just not a fast laptop. how old is it?
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2006, 22:26
Replies: 21
Views: 3,758
Posted By IainMac
Got 105 miles to yellow and when I filled up at...

Got 105 miles to yellow and when I filled up at 115miles it took 12.9 litres though that was only my 2nd tank full and I am still running it in. 999 bip in red as that will obviously make a...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 31-May-2006, 21:54
Replies: 11
Views: 4,750
Posted By IainMac
Try...

Try http://www.alken.nl/speedtest/speedtest4.php
it accurately show the speed of my BBand link
Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2006, 13:18
Replies: 133
Views: 31,248
Posted By IainMac
here here! From my view of the developement of...

here here!
From my view of the developement of the sports bike ranges ducati produce, there are always step changes , ie the SS range underwent a significant style change with the SSie even though...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 21:12
Replies: 133
Views: 31,248
Posted By IainMac
The low end models the ducati blurb refferred to...

The low end models the ducati blurb refferred to wasnt the normal superbike range it was the dark models (no 999 dark) and low end monster/(potentially multistrada) bikes. The strategy was to get the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 21:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
Posted By IainMac
Cheers IanG. I had been seriously thinking bout a...

Cheers IanG. I had been seriously thinking bout a swap on the bars. my previous 1000ss did give me wrist ache but the seating pos didnt help either. The 999 test ride seemed more roomy - rosetinted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2006, 21:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,965
Posted By IainMac
Some time ago I painted my old 916 wheels with...

Some time ago I painted my old 916 wheels with halfrauds gold alloy wheel aerosols as the original paint fell off.
I didnt do too bad a job, run and blemish free but it still looked naff , wrong...
Forum: Tyres 24-May-2006, 20:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,561
Posted By IainMac
Aye , just waiting for Iang to get em off the...

Aye , just waiting for Iang to get em off the rims :-)
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 21:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
Posted By IainMac
:-) had hoped someone else who'd tried it...

:-) had hoped someone else who'd tried it already had a feel. Oh well mite get to try it out for mysel soon as a 999 is due to be mine on Saturday
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 21:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
Posted By IainMac
Whats the bar / mirror clearance like at full...

Whats the bar / mirror clearance like at full lock when they've been swapped to upsidedown
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 22:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By IainMac
I was told in my old home bodge tuning days (cars...

I was told in my old home bodge tuning days (cars as bikes were too dear when I was a poor student) that after an engine blow up you should trash the oil cooler as theres no way you could flush out...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 21:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,800
Posted By IainMac
Have you looked the othe Garmins ie 27xx and the...

Have you looked the othe Garmins ie 27xx and the new 2820? I've got a garmin GPSMAP276c which I cant fault but the newer 27+ models can now give audible and visible speedcamera alerts. plus other...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 15:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,213
Posted By IainMac
It sounds bit like a jinx bike, but looking in...

It sounds bit like a jinx bike, but looking in isolation at each issue there seems to be two separate problems.
1) brakes. This is all "bought in" kit and it could happen to anyone reliant on outside...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-May-2006, 13:33
Replies: 22
Views: 4,213
Posted By IainMac
No prices probably offered as it not a hard and...

No prices probably offered as it not a hard and fast rule. I.e if the dealer aint interested they'll offer the bare minimum which isnt likely to be what the bikes value is (to a buying punter)
Just...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-May-2006, 10:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,213
Posted By IainMac
Good luck with the sale/trade though you aren't...

Good luck with the sale/trade though you aren't likely to get a good price out of a dealer unless theres something extra in it for them, ie monthly target needs hitting, its a bike they've got buyers...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 22:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By IainMac
looks like ebay have now deleted the ad . Cheers...

looks like ebay have now deleted the ad . Cheers all :)
though
I wouldnt have bidded esp after the email response.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 20:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By IainMac
Oh oh just got a reply "Hi there, The bike...

Oh oh
just got a reply
"Hi there,
The bike was monoposto.This bike is in 100% working condition,never crashed or involved in any accidents,it has 1600miles(easy miles),no scratches,HPI clear and no...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 20:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By IainMac
It doesnt read right and the lack of response to...

It doesnt read right and the lack of response to questions aint adding to the confidence factor.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 19:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By IainMac
anyone on here floggin this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4638448742&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
spotted this on ebay and aked a couple of questions but not had a reply yet. Anyone on here know...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-May-2006, 22:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,565
Posted By IainMac
Looking at the gestation period for the classics...

Looking at the gestation period for the classics (over a year if I remember) and the hypermotard (not due until 2007) we'll not likely see a new superbike until 2008 unless the WSB regs for next year...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 19:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,304
Posted By IainMac
Just checkd my '05 brouchers and the 05 999 was...

Just checkd my '05 brouchers and the 05 999 was supposed to have the deep sump as well as the s/r, wont get to crawl under one to check until monday. Unclear what the deep sump does bar holding more...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2006, 09:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
Being a potential buyer of a 999 soon, its not...

Being a potential buyer of a 999 soon, its not any easier from my side , Ducati did some year end discounts last year to clear 04 model stock and i saw some at £8500ish. this means 2nd values suffer...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-May-2006, 17:10
Replies: 18
Views: 5,412
Posted By IainMac
I wouldnt put a 50W in if not in the handbook as...

I wouldnt put a 50W in if not in the handbook as a recommended wieght for the climate range. on the subject of Synth/Mineral, I would always buy the best I could get which if your engine is capable...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 17:10
Replies: 18
Views: 2,209
Posted By IainMac
I wouldnt put a 50W in if not in the handbook as...

I wouldnt put a 50W in if not in the handbook as a recommended wieght for the climate range. on the subject of Synth/Mineral, I would always buy the best I could get which if your engine is capable...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2006, 16:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,304
Posted By IainMac
yes alledgedly , new '06 999 gets the S engine,...

yes alledgedly , new '06 999 gets the S engine, though I heard the S crank is missing so may just be heads/cams from the S (dunno if the base 999 from 05 did too) . At some point the base 999 got the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 10:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,530
Posted By IainMac
turned the bars upside down on my SS1000 but...

turned the bars upside down on my SS1000 but ended up putting them back to stock as it caused my knuckles to foul the mirrors on full lock and it seemed to upset midcorner balance, making it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Mar-2006, 21:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,267
Posted By IainMac
De-Cat SS1000DS cans?

Has anyone gutted the Cats in the stock SS1000DS cans? if so whats the effect on noise ? loud , just like it should be or ear bleedin..
I'm not expectin it to need ECU tweaks as they apparently...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Oct-2005, 21:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,666
Posted By IainMac
I've got one (1000ssds or is it ss1000ds). Its...

I've got one (1000ssds or is it ss1000ds). Its not bad. though my Petrol tank sprung a leak just after its 1st service, swapped under warrenty. Handles better than I do... motor is very grunty low...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Jul-2005, 22:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
Phillc Your not selling the SS as a winter bike...

Phillc Your not selling the SS as a winter bike at all ;-) ...
and Icon... Track day at croft .... eeeek . I've bin tempted by track days but last time I was near a track I always ended up in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Jul-2005, 22:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
Hmmm winter use.. only on salt free and dry days...

Hmmm winter use.. only on salt free and dry days . I've wintered every other bike I owned even the 916 (at least its Fi didnt ice up like the 900sl's carbs did) though I think I may spare this one, ...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jul-2005, 23:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
Managed to get it out for a decent ride at last...

Managed to get it out for a decent ride at last today . Took it to Hartside cafe via Hexham then back to Newcastle via Stanhope. Must say its everything my old SL wasnt , i.e handles straight out of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jul-2005, 09:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
Here goes with pic. Wey hey it seems to work. PS...

Here goes with pic. Wey hey it seems to work. PS on a separate note I had to buy a new lid to go with the bike, my old lid, Roof full face Daytona, was digging into the back of my neck when riding, I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jul-2005, 09:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By IainMac
finally back on a duc

We'll its been a long time since I last had a duc, but its here at last, an '05 1000ss . I've bin lurking here for a while whilst trying to sell (elsewhere) my previous bike (ktm950 adv) as was...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2005, 17:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By IainMac
Hmmm It looks like it alters fuelling by...

Hmmm It looks like it alters fuelling by restricting the air bleeds. I'd say there's no substitue for getting carbs jetted properly in the 1st place and this would be a last option solution when...
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