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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Apr-2006, 09:44
Replies: 9
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Posted By 748mart
Me :burn:

Me :burn:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Apr-2006, 13:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By 748mart
Booked:)

Booked:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 16:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,178
Posted By 748mart
How long is the bar you are using? the one I use...

How long is the bar you are using? the one I use is about 30 inches, needs to be at least about 24 inches. Don't worry it's not a reverse thread.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 14:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By 748mart
The flasher unit is amongst the 3 relays next to...

The flasher unit is amongst the 3 relays next to the battery, I think it is the larger one of the 3.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 12:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By 748mart
Isn't the bike under warranty? If I was you I...

Isn't the bike under warranty?

If I was you I would get the bike back to dealer ASAP.

The more you mess about with it & time goes by, the more reluctant they will be to sort it out.

[Edited on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2005, 17:16
Replies: 101
Views: 27,896
Posted By 748mart
The Biggest advantage of working on the swinging...

The Biggest advantage of working on the swinging arm bolt before stripping bike is it helps if you run the bike upto temperature when attempting draw the b***er out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 13:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,902
Posted By 748mart
The tirck to getting the swinging arm pivot bolt...

The tirck to getting the swinging arm pivot bolt is to free it up before you strip the bike down. I made up a draw bolt assembly out of 8mm studding & sockets but the bolt wouldn't shift until the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 11:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,902
Posted By 748mart
Yep just swap the chip & away you go. Have...

Yep just swap the chip & away you go.

Have you got the 50mm 916 throttle bodies, best if you have but will run Ok with the 748 44mm ones.

Have you got the oil cooler?

Is your 748 an early single...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2005, 17:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,171
Posted By 748mart
If you need a battery with high cranking current...

If you need a battery with high cranking current then 'Odyssey dry cell technology' batteries are the ones to go for.

take a look at:

http://www.knightbatteries.com/home.cfm
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Sep-2005, 16:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By 748mart
They are the same as the gaskets on the 916,...

They are the same as the gaskets on the 916, Haven't had any leaks & not required sealing compund.
Forum: Monsters 05-Sep-2005, 16:37
Replies: 3
Views: 2,607
Posted By 748mart
If not the temp sensor I would guess at the...

If not the temp sensor I would guess at the throttle position sensor. This should be fairly easy to check armed with a multimeter & haynes manual. The fault might not be with the actual sensors, It...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 21:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By 748mart
Oh OK, it looks like I was given 748 ones as they...

Oh OK, it looks like I was given 748 ones as they measured approx 45 mim at the downstream end.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 20:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By 748mart
Do all 916's have 50mm throttle bodies? The 2nd...

Do all 916's have 50mm throttle bodies? The 2nd hand lump I picked up appears to have 45mm bodies, the same as the 748.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 18:50
Replies: 18
Views: 2,895
Posted By 748mart
Louigi Moto had these recon engines on Ebay a few...

Louigi Moto had these recon engines on Ebay a few months ago.

It was a complete engine inc heads, fully stripped, rebuilt & shimmed etc. Clutch, sprockets etc will not be included.

Top end parts...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 14:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,895
Posted By 748mart
Assuming they are offering a Guarantee of at...

Assuming they are offering a Guarantee of at least 3 months & the motor is fully serviced - rockers, belts etc ready to go it sounds a fair deal. Would this be Moto Louigi by any chance?

Are you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2005, 00:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By 748mart
see Shazaams post re 17 digit US...

see Shazaams post re 17 digit US numbers

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=3653#pid28278
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 18:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By 748mart
why is it that Antonye allways beats me to it!...

why is it that Antonye allways beats me to it! Anyway Ant how did you get on yesterday.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 18:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By 748mart
The cc should be the 4th to 6th digits of the...

The cc should be the 4th to 6th digits of the engine number.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 18:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By 748mart
Surely the fibreglass should keep the bits in...

Surely the fibreglass should keep the bits in place. If I filled my pipes with marbles & spanners you wouldn't be able to hear it over the clutch noise.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 16:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By 748mart
Why do you need to get them apart? Can't you just...

Why do you need to get them apart? Can't you just re rivet leaving the old bits inside the pipes.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Aug-2005, 22:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,410
Posted By 748mart
Could be the fuel pump relay stuck on, the relay...

Could be the fuel pump relay stuck on, the relay is one of the 2 large relays under the seat.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Aug-2005, 15:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By 748mart
Definately an earth fault somewhere, probably...

Definately an earth fault somewhere, probably earth to the clocks light etc. I would suggest checking the headlight voltages when turned on. You will probably find the +ve side of the bulb is at 12v...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 12-Aug-2005, 11:33
Replies: 1
Views: 6,500
Posted By 748mart
2 Motocross bikes stolen

Thieving b*****d's have stolen nephew's & brother in laws YZF426 & CRF450. Shed was broken into, locks were cut & bikes with disk locks intact dragged through neighbours garden. The bikes were stolen...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Aug-2005, 16:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By 748mart
Yes, I'm doing it. Anybody else?

Yes, I'm doing it. Anybody else?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Aug-2005, 15:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,504
Posted By 748mart
The aircraft noise will be the least of your...

The aircraft noise will be the least of your worries when trying to sleep:D

[Edited on 5-8-2005 by 748mart]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 10:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,454
Posted By 748mart
Fuel pump relay is one of the 2 large relays...

Fuel pump relay is one of the 2 large relays under the seat. The other large relay is for the CPU power. first thing to do is remove them give them a reasonable tap on the floor & replace.

When the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 03-Aug-2005, 21:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By 748mart
Not sure about multi bike policies but they are...

Not sure about multi bike policies but they are OK with mods.
They had no problem insuring my 748 with 916 motor & Termis. C/N wanted to double the premium as bike was modified.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 00:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,485
Posted By 748mart
It's pretty straight forward plug & play...

It's pretty straight forward plug & play fiiting the 916 lump in the 748. Done it to mine & it's now got the grunt i expected the 748 should have had.

All you need is the 916 chip & oil cooler.

Do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 12:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,013
Posted By 748mart
If you u2u me you address i'll stick one in the...

If you u2u me you address i'll stick one in the post for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 20:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,798
Posted By 748mart
If you fit an 853 kit to a standard BIP you will...

If you fit an 853 kit to a standard BIP you will get a nice increase of low/mid range torque but max power will not be significantly higher, maybe 5-10HP. To achieve the full benefit of an 853...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2005, 22:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,611
Posted By 748mart
The Ducati oil filter tool is about a tenner at...

The Ducati oil filter tool is about a tenner at your local dealer
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Jul-2005, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,259
Posted By 748mart
Sounds like a dodgy connection in the fuel pump...

Sounds like a dodgy connection in the fuel pump wiring or dodgy relay.

I had a v similar prob at Brands & hot wired pump to get back out on track. When home I traced fault to be in the alarm unit...
Forum: Monsters 30-Jun-2005, 21:44
Replies: 1
Views: 2,078
Posted By 748mart
There should be about 5mm deflection on belt...

There should be about 5mm deflection on belt between pulleys. This is for 748/916, I expect s4 to be similar.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 20:16
Replies: 5
Views: 3,535
Posted By 748mart
I used a length of 8mm studding, nuts, washers...

I used a length of 8mm studding, nuts, washers & sockets to make a drawbolt assembly. Best to use high tensile studding if poss.

If poss run bike up to running temp, couldn't shift the bolt until...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jun-2005, 00:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,082
Posted By 748mart
It was cetainly luck & not skill, not taking...

It was cetainly luck & not skill, not taking out Ruth. i'm hoping her back is OK.

Bike damage, nosecone, lh fairing, seatunit, lh clipon, clutch lever, gear lever, lh footpeg, scraped swinging arm &...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jun-2005, 22:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,082
Posted By 748mart
Eric, see...

Eric, see http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=21390
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jun-2005, 18:37
Replies: 6
Views: 2,082
Posted By 748mart
Brands Hatch GP 4th July

Due to incident at Snetterton on Saturday I have decided not to attend Brands on the 4th July. I have contacted Apex trackdays & they are happy to change name to another DSC member. If interested...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jun-2005, 18:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,093
Posted By 748mart
Sorry Henry, I dropped the coolant. It felt like...

Sorry Henry, I dropped the coolant. It felt like about 5 mins from when I crashed & dumped coolant until yourself & a Buell joining me by the side of the track. realistically it was probably about 30...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jun-2005, 11:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By 748mart
Oh bugger it, it's only £85 - I've just booked a...

Oh bugger it, it's only £85 - I've just booked a place, see you there chaps.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2005, 00:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,046
Posted By 748mart
Why dosn't Ali have just one place as everbody...

Why dosn't Ali have just one place as everbody else.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 22:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,382
Posted By 748mart
I'm a bit confused with this. I understood the...

I'm a bit confused with this. I understood the new type r/r dosn't have a wire for the generator wire. In which case you must have replaced the rr with an old type one if the light is coming on. I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 20:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,262
Posted By 748mart
The regulator should be OK, as suggested strip...

The regulator should be OK, as suggested strip back reconnect the yellow wires & check battery voltage is between 13.5v - 14.5v at 2k rpm

[Edited on 8-6-2005 by 748mart]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 16:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,524
Posted By 748mart
There should be no noticeable play in the cush...

There should be no noticeable play in the cush drives, if there is play your cush drives or carrier are out of tolerance. My cush drives are a reasonably 'firm fit' they pushed in by hand but tight...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Jun-2005, 14:11
Replies: 25
Views: 2,789
Posted By 748mart
CC - Who\'s Camping?

Antonye has kindly given me a paddock pass & I am considering camping tomorrow night. Just wondering who's camping? Can you get food at the circuit? Will there be a DSC flag flying where the DSC...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Jun-2005, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,062
Posted By 748mart
I highly recommend this...

I highly recommend this place:

http://www.redhouse.ie/introduction.shtml

it's about 20 mins from the circuit, Guiness is up to usual Irish Standards, great food & top breakfast.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 21:02
Replies: 44
Views: 7,115
Posted By 748mart
Have you set the ride height? My adjuster was...

Have you set the ride height? My adjuster was wound right in until recently increased it by about 5mm, increasing the ride height by about 20mm. I nearly crashed at the first roundbout when the bike...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 30-May-2005, 19:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,388
Posted By 748mart
go to your LANcard properties, select 'install',...

go to your LANcard properties, select 'install', add 'protocol', select NW link IPX/SPX.



[Edited on 30-5-2005 by 748mart]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 21:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,235
Posted By 748mart
You need to inspect the groove the large circlip...

You need to inspect the groove the large circlip fits into. The circlip is the one you can see in the first pic. The groove usually wear sideways allowing the sprocket to move towards the swinging...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 15:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,631
Posted By 748mart
No i'm not going :barfy:, will be DIY'ing &...

No i'm not going :barfy:, will be DIY'ing & housey things at weekend - need to get the Brownie points for the CC & Snetterton weekends. Hope you get bike sorted & have a top weekend.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 10:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,631
Posted By 748mart
Glenn, are you planning to ride to the TT? Sorry...

Glenn, are you planning to ride to the TT? Sorry can't give you any help but hope you get it sorted ASAP.
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