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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2005, 18:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,686
Posted By chris_of_1979
Also came with an ally subframe. Give me a call...

Also came with an ally subframe.

Give me a call some time tomorrow to let me know what time you need me to be in so you can come and see it ;)

Chris
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 17:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,186
Posted By chris_of_1979
I'd think about taking them off, wipe them...

I'd think about taking them off, wipe them thouroughly with a CLEAN rag soaked in white spirit, then leave to dry/evaporate. Then wash off with plenty of water and leave to dry again.

Then re-fit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2004, 19:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By chris_of_1979
Geoff has basically told me the same as you guys....

Geoff has basically told me the same as you guys.

It's all obviously dependant on how long it has been that low. There is even a VERY REMOTE chance that it could generally be ok, but the likely...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2004, 19:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By chris_of_1979
oh dear.......... - how on earth did I not...

oh dear..........

- how on earth did I not notice that there was LESS than 0.5L of oil left in the entire engine!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone guess the damage?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2004, 20:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By chris_of_1979
Well it's in for the service now. Geoff at Baines...

Well it's in for the service now. Geoff at Baines has promised to look after it and will do his best not to break my bank account.

Just waiting for the call next week to let me know what the damage...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2004, 12:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By chris_of_1979
Oil Pressure......

Oh dear,
Oil pressure light was flickering on and off seemingly at random, so I though I'd down the logical route and change the pressure switch encase it was faulty.
Just done that and taken it out...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 16:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Posted By chris_of_1979
hehehe - glad we agree

hehehe - glad we agree
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 15:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Posted By chris_of_1979
Here's...

Here's mine....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9946&item=7928454101

I have to say I think I'd agree with Felix over the main crash bungs - but will sick with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 13:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Posted By chris_of_1979
Basically they are a pair of bungs that attach...

Basically they are a pair of bungs that attach either end of the front wheel spindle.

Will try to post a pic tonight.

Mine cost £20 off eBay.
- can't see any more on there right now, but one guy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 11:59
Replies: 16
Views: 2,274
Posted By chris_of_1979
I've been thinking about this for a LONG time now...

I've been thinking about this for a LONG time now - sort of wondering if its really worth it.

1 - certain one's can actually bend your frame, causing more damage than they're supposed to prevent.

2...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2004, 08:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By chris_of_1979
OK - got a new Neutral Switch - BUT.... The old...

OK - got a new Neutral Switch - BUT....
The old one on the bike is a two-cable affair (+ & - jobbie) that is crimped into the loom old-style, where'as the new one is a single cable one with the newer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2004, 15:07
Replies: 16
Views: 1,491
Posted By chris_of_1979
Was thinking the same thing - loss of pressure...

Was thinking the same thing - loss of pressure you're experiencing sounds exactly like when my slave cylinder seal went.

I got a TecMoto one, with a better ratio - never had a problem since...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 19:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By chris_of_1979
What do you use for the uprights Mav? And I take...

What do you use for the uprights Mav?

And I take it you put some kind of protective material between the pole and the frame?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 19:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By chris_of_1979
Front stand...

I usually use a front stand that locates into the bottom of the fork legs, but was thinking about removing the forks for servicing.

SO - will need to use I different stand I thought...

Got my old...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 12:19
Replies: 17
Views: 4,011
Posted By chris_of_1979
Well - have decided to take the sensible appraoch...

Well - have decided to take the sensible appraoch and book it in with a dealer - like some have said, its only a small saving to do it yourself, and the risk is a worrying factor.

Ducati Aylesbury...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2004, 13:03
Replies: 17
Views: 4,011
Posted By chris_of_1979
Belt change...

I've heard it talked about before by many people, but is it seriously viable to change the cambelts properly without using the tensioning tool?

As mentioned, I've heard that this is possible from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2004, 13:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By chris_of_1979
No nuetral light....

Minor problem really -

The nuetral light on my SPS doesn't come on now.
Have checked the bulb, and that's fine - any idea's what to check next?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 15:28
Replies: 17
Views: 2,346
Posted By chris_of_1979
- wouldn't think it likely, if its failing to...

- wouldn't think it likely, if its failing to turn over
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 01:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By chris_of_1979
Side-stand.....

Having an early model (1998) luckily I don't have to worry about the electricery being cut when the stand is down - which is a wee bit handy, BUT.........

For the last three years I've never been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 17:14
Replies: 23
Views: 2,370
Posted By chris_of_1979
What was the total damage on the bill? (if you...

What was the total damage on the bill? (if you don't mind me asking)

Heard a lot of good stuff about Rich at Luigi Moto (some of it from the horse's mouth itself, lol) - so looking at taking my bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By chris_of_1979
AND - in addition to that, there are now a...

AND - in addition to that, there are now a variety of mushrooms that fit to the ends of you front-wheel spindle. Should protect the bottom of four forks in an "off".

Mine are on the way now - you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By chris_of_1979
Forgot to say - my opinion above is purely based...

Forgot to say - my opinion above is purely based on what I've seen of the "R&G Racing" one's (not seen any others).

Usually in the £140 - £150 price range
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,372
Posted By chris_of_1979
Biggest downside is having to cut holes in your...

Biggest downside is having to cut holes in your fairings for them to come through.
- that and the fact that for the 748/9** range, they're about 3 times the price of any other bikes.

Having said...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2004, 17:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,052
Posted By chris_of_1979
Keefer - did you need any special tools when...

Keefer - did you need any special tools when stripping it?
And roughly how many hours would you say it took?

Was looking at getting my frame painted, but that's a real eye-opener!

Could the powder...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2004, 09:26
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By chris_of_1979
Mr Weeksy - you da' man!!!

Mr Weeksy - you da' man!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 15:26
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By chris_of_1979
So from the opinions of those that HAVE used...

So from the opinions of those that HAVE used wavey's (JPM & Rattler) - it's a worth-while change to make?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By chris_of_1979
Just keep it serviced?....

Just keep it serviced?....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:42
Replies: 15
Views: 2,052
Posted By chris_of_1979
That looks proper good mate! How much work was...

That looks proper good mate!

How much work was it (seriously) stripping the bike down to a bare frame?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:37
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By chris_of_1979
Was thinking of the change - and considering the...

Was thinking of the change - and considering the fact that it sounds like they'll out-perform the floaters, I'm well tempted.

Seen people flogging thier floaters on eBay for £200, so in theory it'd...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By chris_of_1979
I've already got the full cast iron floating...

I've already got the full cast iron floating brembo's on my SPS as standard fitment - and was basically just thinking if it would be worth replacing them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 09:39
Replies: 21
Views: 2,749
Posted By chris_of_1979
Which disc\'s...

Lets start the debate...

Wavey Discs Vs' Brembo Full Floaters (cast iron, ala' SPS)

Any views from people that have used both?

[Edited on 26-10-2004 by chris_of_1979]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2004, 09:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By chris_of_1979
I once had a similar problem with the front wheel...

I once had a similar problem with the front wheel juddering;
Was down to the numpty that did my tyre's - he put loads too many weights on the front wheel, and caused a massive imbalance.
However...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2004, 10:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By chris_of_1979
Pads...

I'm gonna sound so dumb asking this, but here goes...
Do brake pads go "off" like tyres can do?
I'm not talking about while they're being used - I mean if I was to buy in bulk while...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 20:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,255
Posted By chris_of_1979
Forks and shock....

While I've got my bike in pieces I thought it'd be a good idea to get the (Showa)forks and (Ohlins)shock serviced.
Anyone have any recomendations for places to do this? And at what sort of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 20:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,965
Posted By chris_of_1979
Would be interesting to see how the cast-iron...

Would be interesting to see how the cast-iron floating brembo's weigh up to those.
Been thinking of swapping the ones on mine to waveys for a while now.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2004, 13:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,774
Posted By chris_of_1979
Hi Mark, I've always had exactly the same...

Hi Mark,

I've always had exactly the same problem on duke' footpegs.
Not sure if there's a solution - I keep my foot in the same place still, as it just feels natural.
I just try to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2003, 15:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,338
Posted By chris_of_1979
ah, remember the good old tune?; "do do...

ah, remember the good old tune?;

"do do dooo, do do dooo, thats just the way it is..."

Mine (all of them) are the same - thats why they're called floating. You'll also notice they tend to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2003, 17:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,639
Posted By chris_of_1979
Datatool Rev Light

How easy are these to fit?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2003, 18:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By chris_of_1979
Andy, I sent him a U2U a while ago, but...

Andy,

I sent him a U2U a while ago, but apparently he had problems logging in, and never managed to read them.

I mailed him yesterday to let him know about it all, and he replied letting me know...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2003, 11:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,496
Posted By chris_of_1979
Fuel pump seal/\"o\" ring...

When I took the fuel pump out of my tank ready to send it away for a respray, I managed to break the big green "O" ring seal.

When I re-fit the pump with a new o-ring, is there anything I can do to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2003, 06:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,807
Posted By chris_of_1979
Geometry...

I remember reading on the board a while back that if changing the fronnt tyre on a 748 from 120/60 to a 120/70, then to compensate for the extra height on the new tyre you should drop the front.
-...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 22:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,234
Posted By chris_of_1979
Thanks guys - next question is, how much should I...

Thanks guys - next question is, how much should I ask for if I decide to sell my cast iron floaters?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 11:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,234
Posted By chris_of_1979
Disc\'s

Gonna replace my disc's (front)

Currently running full-floating cast iron jobbies - and am thinking of changing to the Wavey type's.

If I were to do this change - would I get an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 13:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,340
Posted By chris_of_1979
Iron discs...

Wonder if you guys can help shed any light on my latest issue.

I'm running the cast iron full-floating brembo discs (standard fitment on my sps) which when I bought the bike were spot on.

Last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,808
Posted By chris_of_1979
ooh - thought that might be the case. When I did...

ooh - thought that might be the case. When I did it - the clutch cover was actually spaced out with some washers in order to vent it somewhat, so doubt I'll have stripped the whole of the thread...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 09:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,474
Posted By chris_of_1979
Chain length?

Just bought an oversized rear sprocket and my chains now not long enough.

Am going to be running 14t front, and 42t rear - any suggestions for chain length guys?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 09:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,808
Posted By chris_of_1979
Muffed up thread!!!

OK, I'm an idiot!!!

Managed to strip a thread by being ham-fisted.

Over tighted one of the LONG bolts that holds the clutch cover on. Any suggestions?
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