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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2015, 12:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,319
Posted By Steve B
External diameters were probably the same, but...

External diameters were probably the same, but different year models had different sized front wheel spindles. My 1994 900SS with gold wheels had a larger diameter spindle than my previous 1993 black...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 20-Jul-2011, 01:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,460
Posted By Steve B
For the record it was a 1994 900SS

For the record it was a 1994 900SS
Forum: New User Introductions 12-Feb-2011, 02:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,522
Posted By Steve B
Bienvenue Max. Nice skills on the SF. I'm overdue...

Bienvenue Max.
Nice skills on the SF.
I'm overdue a trip to France but it isn't going to be this year.
So a vin rouge from the virtual bar will have to do for now.
A la tienne.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2009, 19:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,442
Posted By Steve B
you have pm.

you have pm.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2009, 01:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,760
Posted By Steve B
Nose cone changed after '97, the...

Nose cone changed after '97, the "Ducati" decal above the left headlight was omitted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2009, 21:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By Steve B
At least its winter time for you. Give DESMO the...

At least its winter time for you.
Give DESMO the tlc it needs and be ready for the summer.
(Hope it doesn't make too much of a hole in the Great Ocean Road Trip budget).

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2009, 21:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,343
Posted By Steve B
"Quite Light Weight!!! Ha Ha. Sounds like...

"Quite Light Weight!!! Ha Ha.

Sounds like an old shed that is past its best, I reckon you should torch it.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Apr-2009, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 4,917
Posted By Steve B
Not used tham myself, but a mate had his Gixer...

Not used tham myself, but a mate had his Gixer 600 set up by them a few years ago, and was quite happy with the result. (he was a fairly fast road rider)


WP SUSPENSION UK
MANBY PK, MANBY
LN11 8UT...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-Feb-2009, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 3,890
Posted By Steve B
Going to Paeroa for Battle of the streets on the...

Going to Paeroa for Battle of the streets on the 21st/22nd?

I will be there with some friends from Tauranga, if you spot the TT2001 "Cancelled" T-shirt in the crowd I will buy you a beer.

Steve
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Aug-2007, 01:08
Replies: 20
Sticky: Cracked Frame
Views: 17,710
Posted By Steve B
My 900 frame cracked at around 5 years and 35000...

My 900 frame cracked at around 5 years and 35000 miles.
It was more of a hair-line mark in the paint on the top tube about 2 inches from the headstock, which I noticed after a good thrash back from...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Aug-2007, 00:18
Replies: 20
Sticky: Cracked Frame
Views: 17,710
Posted By Steve B
My 94 900SS suffered the cracked frame problem...

My 94 900SS suffered the cracked frame problem and Ducati replaced it even though it was more than 5 years old at the time.

But I had to take it to a franchised dealer and pay the labour - quoted at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2007, 21:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,227
Posted By Steve B
Yes just tape it up, did the same to mine this...

Yes just tape it up, did the same to mine this year, and it runs fine.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Dec-2006, 23:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,362
Posted By Steve B
Why is there no BSB scheduled for 9th...

Why is there no BSB scheduled for 9th June?

Could be something to do with the 100th IOM TT, which is my No1 priority for the year, (spectating only, I know my limitations).

Will be sorry to miss...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Nov-2006, 01:33
Replies: 26
Views: 5,832
Posted By Steve B
IF you have the "caliper above the...

IF you have the "caliper above the disc" setup, make sure that there is a security clip in the end of the pin that goes through the caliper and pads.

I would expect one on an SP but with Ducati you...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Nov-2006, 19:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,789
Posted By Steve B
My 1994 900SS has just had new rings and a bit of...

My 1994 900SS has just had new rings and a bit of a freshen up at 49,000 miles.

But this was more of a "might as well do it while it is in bits" rather than any major mechanical problem, although it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2006, 20:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,961
Posted By Steve B
See Eccentric hub problem thread, it is explained...

See Eccentric hub problem thread, it is explained better than I did.
Could have saved myself some typing if I had seen that one first.

Steve B
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2006, 20:10
Replies: 12
Views: 1,961
Posted By Steve B
The rear of the sprocket/renthal carrier is held...

The rear of the sprocket/renthal carrier is held in place by a large circlip.
This steel circlip in its groove on the ali sprocket centre tends to gradually wear the groove wider and wider and this...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 06-Oct-2006, 20:31
Replies: 1
Views: 6,104
Posted By Steve B
Will make a note of them for next year. Have...

Will make a note of them for next year.

Have just covered my 2 dukes and honda winter bike with the AA.
Same cover as last year - fully comp protected no claims etc, for just over £250. No-one else...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Oct-2006, 20:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,273
Posted By Steve B
saw these people advertising a "total...

saw these people advertising a "total shipping package" for motorcycles, including crating

www.chrobinson.com
email brian.moxham@chreurope.com

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2006, 00:47
Replies: 25
Views: 4,374
Posted By Steve B
Quoting Van der Mauler "a bike made for...

Quoting Van der Mauler
"a bike made for touring"

Surely that is a car - It has 4 wheels!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2006, 00:28
Replies: 25
Views: 4,374
Posted By Steve B
Seconded. Ventura makes the impossible - simple...

Seconded.

Ventura makes the impossible - simple and comfortable.

1000 miles in two days last year in France with no problems.

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2006, 00:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By Steve B
you have PM Steve

you have PM

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2006, 00:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,312
Posted By Steve B
I believe genuine Foggy reps came with titanium...

I believe genuine Foggy reps came with titanium termis not carbons like the standard 98SPS.

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2006, 01:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,229
Posted By Steve B
Current 98 SPS 21,000 and 94 900SS 47,000....

Current 98 SPS 21,000 and 94 900SS 47,000.
Previous 93 900SS 14,000 and 97 916 Bip 44,000 when they were written off.
First three were bought S/H but each with less than 10,000 on.
So I'm now in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2006, 01:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Posted By Steve B
The standard speedo is definitely flattering on...

The standard speedo is definitely flattering on an SS.
My 900 used to see 150+ on a regular basis, with dynojet K&N and cans.
The previous owner had done some work for MCN and had recorded a run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2006, 01:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,106
Posted By Steve B
Ditto m1keyp, the side brackets AND the rack are...

Ditto m1keyp,
the side brackets AND the rack are different to the Bip.
You could cut and weld the side brackets,
and you would have to cut the rack off and mount it higher up in order to clear the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2005, 21:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,023
Posted By Steve B
I did the same as Nat suggests. Geoff Baines sold...

I did the same as Nat suggests.
Geoff Baines sold me a replacement deflector plate for my imported 916 back in 1997 for less than a tenner. It's a simple job. Once you have got the headlamp unit out...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2005, 17:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By Steve B
Squeaky steering head bearings? - If you look at...

Squeaky steering head bearings? - If you look at the front of the headstock tube just below the top pinch bolt for adjusting the steering head angle, you will see a round hole which permits the tube...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2005, 23:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,895
Posted By Steve B
my 1997 916 Bip started to use a little bit of...

my 1997 916 Bip started to use a little bit of oil between changes after 30,000 miles. It had done over 40,000 when I did a 2500 mile trip to france last year, and didn't use enough to require a top...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2005, 02:46
Replies: 27
Views: 3,068
Posted By Steve B
have not replaced the TPS yet, because it looks...

have not replaced the TPS yet, because it looks like my misfiring is nothing more than lack of battery power due to corroded alternator wiring. Sorting it out myself. then will wait to see what fails...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 23:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By Steve B
It's got to be worth £6000+ I reckon. The...

It's got to be worth £6000+ I reckon.
The insurance gave me £4000 for my 1997 biposto which was in good nick before the range Rover mauled it.
(and it had 74,000km on the clock).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 21:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,318
Posted By Steve B
my 1997 916 biposto with standard cans was quite...

my 1997 916 biposto with standard cans was quite capable of 150 on the clock on a regular basis, until it was modified by a Range Rover.
it's replacement, is not a standard 996 so probably not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 21:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,573
Posted By Steve B
did about 35000 on my 1994 900ss before I changed...

did about 35000 on my 1994 900ss before I changed plates, basket and inner drum which were all in a sorry state.
learnt my lesson after that and only did about 20000 on the 916 biposto before a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2005, 16:11
Replies: 27
Views: 3,068
Posted By Steve B
Currently having similar problems with 1998...

Currently having similar problems with 1998 916SPS, (FIM chip fitted),once you are over 5500rpm it pulls fast and clean but it has poor throttle response and misfires at several points in the lower...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 01:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Steve B
Top Quality entertainment, my round trip was less...

Top Quality entertainment, my round trip was less than 70 miles, but I paid my 12 quid to get in, and was not disappointed, (apart from the sparse grids for all the other races).
Well done to all...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 06-Nov-2004, 01:40
Replies: 26
Views: 22,846
Posted By Steve B
was in a line of traffic, the cars in front...

was in a line of traffic, the cars in front slowed down, I slowed down, range rover behind had a brainfade moment, (haven't we all) and ran into the back of me. so subject to a satisfactory result...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 03-Nov-2004, 21:34
Replies: 26
Views: 22,846
Posted By Steve B
it's just incredible what some idiots will nick,...

it's just incredible what some idiots will nick, I had a pair of valve caps nicked from the bike park at Oliver's Mount a couple of years ago.
more recently a range rover driver attacked me and my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2004, 23:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By Steve B
trusting soul that i am, i didn't check the...

trusting soul that i am, i didn't check the measurements when i put similar replacement parts onto my 1997 916 a few months ago, but a 2600 tour to southern france has not shown up any adverse wear...
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