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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jan-2009, 13:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,250
Posted By polarexpress
Or you can call Dave Reilly at Ducati Coventry...

Or you can call Dave Reilly at Ducati Coventry and buy one from him for half the price. He may have a few left. I think they are about £20-25.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2006, 21:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,873
Posted By polarexpress
I got hold of a set of Corse tubes in the U.S.

I got hold of a set of Corse tubes in the U.S.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2006, 10:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,873
Posted By polarexpress
Pete, right now motowheels have one of these oil...

Pete, right now motowheels have one of these oil catch tanks for sale. Grab it while you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Dec-2006, 23:18
Replies: 15
Views: 2,577
Posted By polarexpress
Ducati SupeRbike, perhaps? ;)

Ducati SupeRbike, perhaps? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2006, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By polarexpress
TonyH, is that avatar of yours a picture of a...

TonyH, is that avatar of yours a picture of a fighter plane crossing the sound barrier?

Really cool! I wonder how they managed to take the photo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 11:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By polarexpress
I guy I know in Italy owns a highly tuned 998S...

I guy I know in Italy owns a highly tuned 998S and a Termi 54mm full system as well as a Leo Vince 57mm full Ti system.

He uses his bike for both street and track and he says the 57mm system is only...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 11:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,873
Posted By polarexpress
I assume this is for your 996S, right? There are...

I assume this is for your 996S, right?

There are two kinds of carbon fibre oil catch tanks; a large one (58510182A) and a smaller one (58510182B). The latter is primarily meant for the 748 but I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2006, 22:23
Replies: 30
Views: 5,595
Posted By polarexpress
Why not try...

Why not try this?

http://www.finckenhagen.com/teampolarexpress/tank_04.jpg
http://www.finckenhagen.com/teampolarexpress/tank_01.jpg
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 18:50
Replies: 48
Views: 11,017
Posted By polarexpress
It really sounds like you know your stuff, Jeff....

It really sounds like you know your stuff, Jeff. I'm impressed!

I'm not really into watches but my father's got a Swiss IWC that he cares about.

Are they any good or should I start teasing him...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2006, 14:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By polarexpress
That's strange. I got my number from my 998R...

That's strange. I got my number from my 998R workshop manual.

Why would there be a discrepancy btw the torque numbers for the 748 and the 998?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2006, 10:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,506
Posted By polarexpress
Chain eccentric adjuster screw M 12x1.25, 31Nm...

Chain eccentric adjuster screw M 12x1.25, 31Nm (+/-5% tolerance)
GREASE Shell HDX2
Torque sequence 1-2-1
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2006, 22:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,799
Posted By polarexpress
Bump. I'd love to see those pictures, Felix :D

Bump. I'd love to see those pictures, Felix :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,025
Posted By polarexpress
Thanks a lot for the info, demon and twpd! I'll...

Thanks a lot for the info, demon and twpd!

I'll continue using DOT 5.1 after all, then. I guess the slight discolouration I see over time is the result of water and UV-light but I'm not going to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 14:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,025
Posted By polarexpress
Thanks, demon. Perhaps I shouldn't run DOT 5.1...

Thanks, demon. Perhaps I shouldn't run DOT 5.1 after all.

The reason I do so is because I assumed the DOT 5.1 fluid would eliminate the problems associated with water since it doesn't absorb...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 12:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,025
Posted By polarexpress
Why do you buy DOT 4? Why not Shell Advance Brake...

Why do you buy DOT 4? Why not Shell Advance Brake Fluid DOT 5.1?


Sounds all right... if you're riding a diesel Duc :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 12:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,019
Posted By polarexpress
Both front brake and clutch reservoirs are...

Both front brake and clutch reservoirs are mounted to the mid portion of the top triple clamp. Works like a charm!

http://www.finckenhagen.com/teampolarexpress/reservoirs.jpg
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 10:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,799
Posted By polarexpress
Yes, the set of brackets I bought contains 3...

Yes, the set of brackets I bought contains 3 brackets and I suspect one of them goes up front but I'm not sure.

I believe the bracket on the left and right in the picture are the ones that mount on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2006, 22:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,799
Posted By polarexpress
I've got 3 brackets that are supposed to fix the...

I've got 3 brackets that are supposed to fix the belly pan to the bike so that I can remove the side panels without taking the belly pan off.

From this thread I've learned where 2 of them go but can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 14:08
Replies: 45
Views: 8,022
Posted By polarexpress
Talking Good for you :D I guess I misinterpreted the...

Good for you :D

I guess I misinterpreted the situation. Sorry about that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 12:29
Replies: 45
Views: 8,022
Posted By polarexpress
The fact that non-ducati owners are attracted to...

The fact that non-ducati owners are attracted to a ducati message board just proves how unique and popular these bikes are. Any Ducati is a true attention grabber because it stands out compared to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 07:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,704
Posted By polarexpress
Hmm... This seems to have happened to quite a...

Hmm...

This seems to have happened to quite a few sbk owners. Does it really help to buy a new one in order to prevent/pre-empt a leakage?

Isn't this an inherent flaw based on bad design or choice...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 23:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,650
Posted By polarexpress
Like sie748 said only there's a 5% tolerance for...

Like sie748 said only there's a 5% tolerance for both of them so you'd better use a decent quality torque wrench.

Use Shell Retinax HDX2 on the threads and make sure you tighten the axle clamp bolts...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2006, 13:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By polarexpress
I can't say for sure about any MV, Rick, but I do...

I can't say for sure about any MV, Rick, but I do know that the rear wheel nuts on some (or all) of the MVs are bigger than the stock 996 nuts.

The Ducati Corse magnesium swingarm has a larger axle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 10:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,314
Posted By polarexpress
Sure! If you don't mind phoning abroad...

Sure! If you don't mind phoning abroad...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2006, 13:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,681
Posted By polarexpress
You'll be able to get a so called kickstand...

You'll be able to get a so called kickstand bypass wire from motowheels.com.

Go to their webpages (http://www.motowheels.com/) and search for kickstand bypass.

Good luck!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2006, 22:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Posted By polarexpress
You'll know it's time to grease it when it no...

You'll know it's time to grease it when it no longer operates as expected. For instance, you might find that you have to blip the throttle for it to re-engage once you've released the clutch lever...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2006, 22:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,542
Posted By polarexpress
I believe fan number one switches on at 100...

I believe fan number one switches on at 100 degress Celsius. Fan number two switches on at 101 degrees Celsius.

Make sure you aren't low on coolant.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2006, 14:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,514
Posted By polarexpress
Maybe you could use these (if you haven't found...

Maybe you could use these (if you haven't found another source...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2006, 22:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By polarexpress
On the Ducati Corse Mg swingarm it is ;)

On the Ducati Corse Mg swingarm it is ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2006, 15:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By polarexpress
Yup. In combination with a longer...

Yup. In combination with a longer swingarm.


Quicker turn-in and greater stability when exiting turns at full throttle.

I'm not sure you'd get the same stability if you switch to the steeper...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2006, 16:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,075
Posted By polarexpress
OK. I only know the torque values for the 998 but...

OK. I only know the torque values for the 998 but I suspect the corresponding values for the 748 would be the same. Don't take my word for it, though!

- Rear wheel left hand nut: 156 Nm ± 5 %.
-...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2006, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,075
Posted By polarexpress
Are you referring to the Corse mag swingarm,...

Are you referring to the Corse mag swingarm, Chris?

If so those large 55mm 12-sided nuts aren't made of Ti. They are hard anodized Al-nuts. The eccentric pinch bolts and the cush drive nuts are made...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2005, 00:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,151
Posted By polarexpress
QSG electronic gearchange - experiences, anyone?

Have any of you tried the QSG electronic gearchange device (DP 965043AAA) on your bikes?

http://home.no.net/polarxpr/images/qsg.gif

If so, is it worth installing? Any drawbacks, problems etc?

To...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2005, 23:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,188
Posted By polarexpress
Q reg winter storage

Living in bloody Norway bike season's hopelessly short :(

While you fortunate gentlemen are still wearing shorts in sunny Britain ;) we northeners put on thick layers of sheep's wool and reindeer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2005, 23:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,117
Posted By polarexpress
998RS, 998 F 01 and 998 F 02, wots the difference?

I just saw the official superbike world championship review 2002 on dvd. Time well spent while waiting for spring :)

Great stuff, really! The final race between Troy Bayliss and Colin Edwards is a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 22:26
Replies: 26
Views: 2,726
Posted By polarexpress
Yup, same for my 998R. 210kg net weight and 310kg...

Yup, same for my 998R. 210kg net weight and 310kg max weight.

That means you should either target skinny chicks, HellOnWheels, or you could go for lard heaps and put yourself on a really strict...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 04-Jan-2005, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 9,386
Posted By polarexpress
The url to Adler s.p.a (the producer) is...

The url to Adler s.p.a (the producer) is http://www.adler.it/index1.php?lingua=eng but unfortunately there isn't much useful info in English :(
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jan-2005, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
Posted By polarexpress
The url to Adler s.p.a (the producer) is...

The url to Adler s.p.a (the producer) is http://www.adler.it/index1.php?lingua=eng but unfortunately there isn't much useful info in English :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 01:09
Replies: 26
Views: 2,726
Posted By polarexpress
Is this extra scalloping supposed to be visible...

Is this extra scalloping supposed to be visible to the naked eye, bolds?

Not long ago I had a look at both wheel types (R type and ordinary) and I couldn't really see much of a difference...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 03-Jan-2005, 21:05
Replies: 9
Views: 9,386
Posted By polarexpress
I'm impressed you guys understood any of that...

I'm impressed you guys understood any of that gibberish. I gave up about half way through...

I'm actually looking for a slipper clutch for my 998R. I had more or less decided on getting the DP...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Jan-2005, 21:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
Posted By polarexpress
I'm impressed you guys understood any of that...

I'm impressed you guys understood any of that gibberish. I gave up about half way through...

I'm actually looking for a slipper clutch for my 998R. I had more or less decided on getting the DP...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2004, 22:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,431
Posted By polarexpress
Thanks for helping me out, skidlids and...

Thanks for helping me out, skidlids and Shazaam!



Is there such thing as an ideal (predefined) offset in combination with any given swingarm length or is it a question of personal preference?

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Dec-2004, 20:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,431
Posted By polarexpress
Different swingarm lengths - which is better?

It has come to my attention that Ducati makes more than one version of the magnesium swingarm.

I've heard they've gone from 25mm added length to 19mm (with an unknown number of variants in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Dec-2004, 20:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
Posted By polarexpress
Offset triple for 998

Dear fellow Ducati enthusiasts,

First of all: Merry Xmas to you all!

This is my first posting (just registered) and I'm wondering if any of you know which triple clamp is the one to pick in...
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