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Forum: Monsters 24-Apr-2022, 14:15
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Posted By 3narf
Aussie buying guide

Hi, I haven't been here for a while!

I was looking at considering thinking about maybe taking an interest in a possible purchase of a monster, and found this site:...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jun-2005, 15:48
Replies: 2
Views: 2,077
Posted By 3narf
I reckon you need to get it in to a specialist...

I reckon you need to get it in to a specialist & get the diagnostics program running.

I'm going to have to do the same to sort my glitch just off tickover. It caused me to drop the bike last week-...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-May-2005, 17:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,311
Posted By 3narf
Speaking without hyperbole, I can honestly say...

Speaking without hyperbole, I can honestly say the 999 is a million times more comfy than my SSie.

[Edited on 28-5-2005 by 3narf]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2005, 17:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,311
Posted By 3narf
Had a go on a 999 on Saturday...

...f*cking hell.

:o

I've seen the future- no going back now...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-May-2005, 08:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,107
Posted By 3narf
Excellent- thanks for this, just what i needed.

Excellent- thanks for this, just what i needed.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Apr-2005, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,487
Posted By 3narf
Hello mate- you about? I sent a U2U...

Hello mate- you about? I sent a U2U...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2005, 15:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,539
Posted By 3narf
Does anyone know how to convert an .mpg or .wmv...

Does anyone know how to convert an .mpg or .wmv file into a .gif?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Apr-2005, 20:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By 3narf
I'm going ahead with this; I'm using risers that...

I'm going ahead with this; I'm using risers that clamp around the fork tops and I'm modifying the fairing and subframe so the bars clear. More info & pics when I've made a start.

I got some risers...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Apr-2005, 15:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
Hehe! Funny how things work out. Went down to...

Hehe! Funny how things work out.

Went down to Wraysbury Tyres this morning but the last Diablo in 170/60 had gone, so I ended up with BT010s for the same price!

Excellent! Can't fault the service...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2005, 16:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
RIGHT! Last chance, taking my wheels in...

RIGHT! Last chance, taking my wheels in tomorrow.

Do I go for Pirelli Diablo or Bridgestone BT010? What about BT012SS?

If I hear nothing, I'll go for the Pirellis.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2005, 09:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
£160 fitted at Wraysbury tyres. Good price! I...

£160 fitted at Wraysbury tyres. Good price!

I shall be ringing them next week.

;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2005, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By 3narf
Ignore that- I just read it again, PROPERLY this...

Ignore that- I just read it again, PROPERLY this time...:rolleye:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2005, 22:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By 3narf
I downloaded the manual from the Ducati website-...

I downloaded the manual from the Ducati website- for some reason it gives front preload and damping sttings, but only rear preload...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2005, 22:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
Could be handy, as I live in Staines when I'm...

Could be handy, as I live in Staines when I'm working down at LHR!

Cheers
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2005, 22:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
I think the Pirellis are favourite at the mo'....

I think the Pirellis are favourite at the mo'. Sounds like they'll quicken the steering a bit, too.

Tx!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Apr-2005, 10:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
BT014s or Diabolos?

The ebay price is about the same...

What about D207s? Are they any good?

:puzzled:

[Edited on 4-4-2005 by 3narf]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2005, 14:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,487
Posted By 3narf
Ello, mate- any bodywork going begging? I could...

Ello, mate- any bodywork going begging?

I could do with the upper fairing minus the screen, as I want to modify the bike for higher handlebars...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Apr-2005, 12:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
Mine wasn't, I paid £2650 for it! :D Good...

Mine wasn't, I paid £2650 for it!

:D

Good point, though- I'll probably go for something a wee bit newer.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Apr-2005, 09:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
There's a brand new set of HiSports on ebay for...

There's a brand new set of HiSports on ebay for £99.99- do you think they would be worth a try, or are they obsolete?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Mar-2005, 21:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,779
Posted By 3narf
Tyres

:puzzled:

So, what's it going to be- Pirelli Diabolos or Bridgestone BT010s?

What are the new BT014s like?

(900ss ie, '00 model)

Cfn, A
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2005, 22:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By 3narf
This is the sort of thing I meant- thanks!

This is the sort of thing I meant- thanks!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2005, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By 3narf
But what ARE the standard settings? :puzzled:

But what ARE the standard settings?

:puzzled:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 22:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By 3narf
Suspension settings

As I am bone idle & can't be bothered to do it correctly, what suspension settings are everybody using on the road? My suspension is currently rock hard (I'm 14st :pig: ) also it wobbles on white...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By 3narf
Hi all- long time, no post. Working on my...

Hi all- long time, no post. Working on my Lambretta project at the mo'.:o

I really want to do this handlebar mod on my ie. Every ride leaves me knackered & depressed at how close to being a good...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2004, 22:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,818
Posted By 3narf
Pic

Of the mirrors fitted.

I know it looks like the Ducati Corse workshop but it's just my garage!

PS hate cleaning bikes... can you tell?

:D

[Edited on 13-11-2004 by 3narf]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2004, 22:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,818
Posted By 3narf
Hot SS tip!

'BIKE IT' F1-style carbon look mirrors from Demon Tweeks www.demon-tweeks.co.uk are superb- weigh nothing, look like carbon from a distance and fit in ten minutes!

Adjustable via a ball & socket...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2004, 15:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By 3narf
RH mirrors usually wear out quicker, 'cos you use...

RH mirrors usually wear out quicker, 'cos you use them more!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2004, 13:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By 3narf
Warm SS tip...

RVF400 (NC35) mirrors are exactly the same as SSie ones. I just got some off ebay for £8.50.

Not a hot tip, as they are just as crap as the ones fitted, and I still can't see out of the LH one. It...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2004, 15:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,949
Posted By 3narf
Got to have an 851 one day...

Looks superb! I never liked the 916 as much, is it just me?

Mind you, I was still riding Vespas when Luchinelli was doing his thing in BoT- 12bhp and 10" wheels were never the same after...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Oct-2004, 21:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By 3narf
Hi Neil- The cans have made no difference, it ran...

Hi Neil- The cans have made no difference, it ran like that before! I'm pretty sure the plug on the throttle sensor IS the problem; if you remember, you suggested it in the first place and the first...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Oct-2004, 09:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By 3narf
Throttle body

Hello all-

I want to sort my fuelling glitch once and for all over the winter; this would involve cleaning the contacts in that little throttle sensor connector on the throttle body, or changing the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Oct-2004, 21:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By 3narf
BTW the attached pic is the bike plus my Morini...

BTW the attached pic is the bike plus my Morini loaded up for Cadwell- had to crappyise the pic to attach it... what's the maximum file size we can post, anyway?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Oct-2004, 21:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,330
Posted By 3narf
Top yokes

I'm thinking about putting a Monster top yoke (with flat bars and a modified fairing) on my '00 900SSie- does anyone know which yoke I need to use?

Cfn, A
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Oct-2004, 21:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,844
Posted By 3narf
My mate has a TRX, and I've got a 900ss. I'll...

My mate has a TRX, and I've got a 900ss. I'll have to ride them back to back some time!

The TRX (and I don't mean my mate's, it's very tidy) is a bit of a dog's dinner, though...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2004, 21:15
Replies: 27
Views: 4,600
Posted By 3narf
It's much easier with the fairing off and tank...

It's much easier with the fairing off and tank propped up. I changed my plugs today and cleaned aforementioned contacts; there's still a glitch around 3000...

Mother Outlaw is staying with us at the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2004, 15:26
Replies: 0
Views: 2,124
Posted By 3narf
MRC Track day

Anyone interested in the Morini Club track day at Cadwell on 10 Sept?

It's the full circuit and you get loads of track time for your £120!

Any aircooled bikes will be welcome, lc bike owners...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2004, 15:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,600
Posted By 3narf
Hi Mark-

The connector is behind the LH fairing mount.

Give us a ring on 07734 506418 for more info!

PS My wife's mother lives in Brough...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jul-2004, 00:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,600
Posted By 3narf
Check my thread entitled 'Help! Sick 900ss!',...

Check my thread entitled 'Help! Sick 900ss!', Mark- I had (have) the same problem on mine, though it's more like 3-3500 rpm.

Unclip the throttle sensor plug from the left side of the bike; you will...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-May-2004, 23:58
Replies: 20
Views: 4,080
Posted By 3narf
Vancouver

What a fantastic place.

You lucky b*stard.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-May-2004, 23:42
Replies: 1
Views: 2,366
Posted By 3narf
Mirrors

BIKE mag, June '04, P158- FAR mirrors to fit 916/748 and SS range.

They look OK- indicators built in as well, and £50 isn't excessive (if that's £50 a pair)!

Contact number is 01202 823453.

Cfn,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2004, 12:22
Replies: 20
Views: 4,080
Posted By 3narf
Just as an aside...

...I was blasting around the Peak all weekend, hundreds of bikes everywhere.

Other than a stickered-up 'race rep' 900SSie (which looks a right tart's handbag) in Matlock Motorcycles,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 21:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,080
Posted By 3narf
I wanted a genuine \'enthusiast\'s\' bike...

...and since nobody makes one any more, the SSie was the nearest.

I love the 8-valve bikes, particularly the 851, but the extra complication and weight are not worth the performance increase.

I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 17:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,590
Posted By 3narf
Tall?

I'm 5'9"... It's not really a comfort thing, and I am used to sportsbikes, but with the SS seat being quite high it's actually difficult to keep looking up after 50-60 miles. You...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2004, 23:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,346
Posted By 3narf
paddock stands

What type of stand is everyone using? A mate lent me one, it was made of large diameter tubing with double wheels, but it either fouled the sprocket bolts or the cans, depending on which end of the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2004, 22:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,590
Posted By 3narf
update

Went to Wales for the weekend, to do a few decent miles on the bike.

Glad to say it's as f***ing brilliant as I hoped it would be, especially now it's running properly.

A couple of minor...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2004, 12:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,590
Posted By 3narf
Sorted!

Neil at Cornerspeed (01623 758877) suggested cleaning the connector contacts for the crank position sensor or the throttle sensor- it turned out to be the latter, green corrosion cleaned off &...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Apr-2004, 21:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,590
Posted By 3narf
Cheers, all...

Similar symptoms to tont but no black smoke, plugs normal colour...

I'm going to clean the injectors next & take it from there.

Off back to London now, back here on Weds. so I'll have a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2004, 16:18
Replies: 12
Views: 3,590
Posted By 3narf
HELP! Sick 900ss...

Bloody typical- I've been out for my first ride on the 900ss (been working away) and it's running ****.

Unrideable below 4500 revs, won't take any load at all, just pops & bangs &...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2004, 22:58
Replies: 1
Views: 2,281
Posted By 3narf
Smart!

Smart!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2004, 22:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,427
Posted By 3narf
Yeah, of course, the MV

And the 999...
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