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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2004, 20:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Mr Nick
Well, I finally got round to testing the sensor...

Well, I finally got round to testing the sensor and all the readings I got were within the Haynes specified ranges. The plugs look in good condition and the air filters are clean. I tried upping the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2004, 00:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Mr Nick
Well, having had a look through the trusty old...

Well, having had a look through the trusty old Haynes manual, it looks simple enough to test so I'll get my pan of water out and and give the swine a good ol' boilin' .

Thanks for the pointers :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 23:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Mr Nick
Now that sounds like a possibility... and...

Now that sounds like a possibility... and expensive :( Is this a big job to check out and repair?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 23:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Mr Nick
It generally gets a 5-10 minute warm up before I...

It generally gets a 5-10 minute warm up before I go - enough to get the needle registering on the gauge. This has been usual for me for the last 18 months of owning the bike and it gets used 7 days a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 22:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Mr Nick
Crappy Idle

What is the most likely cause for my 748 not idling until the temp hits about 160? I used to be able to fire it on the frostiest of mornings and not need the fast idle button. Now I need the fast...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 18:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mr Nick
Unfortunately, the swingarm has been ground down...

Unfortunately, the swingarm has been ground down as well. There's only about 2mm to the edge of the pinch bolt. Lucky I spootted it when I did 'cos a few more miles and I think I'd have has a serious...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 00:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mr Nick
Well I've done a bit of a trawl around and...

Well I've done a bit of a trawl around and looking at the prices of individual components and the hassle of buying individually, 200 may be palettable. If the used one has got shagged bushes,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 23:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mr Nick
It's a '99 748 BP on a V plate....

It's a '99 748 BP on a V plate.

I've come across an arm with only the mounting bushes for 100 and another with sprocket and disc for 50 but bad feedback.

Don't know what to do :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mr Nick
Just found a full rear end - swingarm, sprockets,...

Just found a full rear end - swingarm, sprockets, bushes, shock etc for £200. Is this a good price?

Help - I'm desperate!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mr Nick
Cush drive bushes...

Just gone to give my bike a bit of a clean off and noticed a load of metal filings all over my swingarm. On closer inspection, it appears one of the cush drive bushes has come out and ground away at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2004, 00:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By Mr Nick
I've tried the carpet tape - B&Qs own...

I've tried the carpet tape - B&Qs own brand though and it was bobbins. Tried sticky pads and they were to thick and left a gap between the carbon and the tank. I was after something like the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2004, 21:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By Mr Nick
Sticky Stuff...

Can anybody recommend a brand of double sided sticky tape that is suitable for use on carbon bits and bobs?

I've got a key guard that I want to refit to my bike but the old sticky bits are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Dec-2003, 21:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By Mr Nick
I fitted a sidestand cut-out on my '99 748....

I fitted a sidestand cut-out on my '99 748. Had none of the correct kit other than the actual sidestand switch. Got 2 relays from Maplin and bodged 'em in somehow. Can't remember how I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Dec-2003, 20:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,553
Posted By Mr Nick
Genuine Parts Delivery Times

After binning my bike nearly 5 weeks ago, I'm still waiting to get it back from the repair shop. I get a weekly update from them informing me of the progress but for the last 3 weeks, they have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2003, 11:11
Replies: 10
Views: 56,803
Posted By Mr Nick
Well, after 5 days of assessments, the insurers...

Well, after 5 days of assessments, the insurers have finally decided that the bike isn't a write off. God knows how long it's gonna take to repair 'cos they say they are 'waiting...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2003, 17:28
Replies: 10
Views: 56,803
Posted By Mr Nick
The wiring on my rear indicators was made from...

The wiring on my rear indicators was made from different stuff to that on the front indicators. Front was very flexible, rear was very stiff. Presumably, over the passage of time, this rigidity mixed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2003, 16:32
Replies: 10
Views: 56,803
Posted By Mr Nick
Still waitin' for the insurance to come and...

Still waitin' for the insurance to come and drag it away, but at first glance it looks like the enitire body work needs binning (except the tank), forks shagged, clutch housing has worn through,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2003, 20:50
Replies: 10
Views: 56,803
Posted By Mr Nick
Bloomin\' Manhole Covers!!

Finally fixed my dickie indicators once and for all today on my way home from work - rode over a manhole cover on a bend, front wheel tucked and the bike lowsided ripping my indicators (and lots of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2003, 21:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,119
Posted By Mr Nick
I used to have Dragon Evos on my 748. Absolutely...

I used to have Dragon Evos on my 748. Absolutely stunning in warm dry weather but I don't think changing the pressures is gonna help too much in cold wet weather. Mine were like banana skins in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2003, 19:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
Finally got to the bottom of my problem...

Finally got to the bottom of my problem today.

Rear nearside gave up completely and put the front into warp speed. Did a bit of waggling and one of the leads came out of the indicator housing.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2003, 17:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
Well, after last nights tinkering, all appeared...

Well, after last nights tinkering, all appeared well. No resistors and a slow steady blink. Went to work, all was fine. Rode home and all was fine. Flicked indicator on as I was turning into my drive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2003, 08:06
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
Mine is an early 2000 Biposto on a 'V'....

Mine is an early 2000 Biposto on a 'V'. Oh and it's yellow so do you think that could be why they are faster??:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2003, 20:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
Bloody hell! I've just managed to drag...

Bloody hell! I've just managed to drag myself down to RS Components and get the resistors in question. Just wired them up and hey presto - still flashing like the clappers. Removed the resistors...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2003, 20:26
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
http://www.thepillingers.btinternet.co.uk/images/R...

http://www.thepillingers.btinternet.co.uk/images/Resistors.JPG

[Edited on 16-8-2003 by Mr Nick]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 00:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr Nick
Super speed indicators.

I know this has been covered before because I contributed to the thread last time it was mentioned, but I've tried a search and nothing came up :(

I have Kellerman indicators fitted front and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 00:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By Mr Nick
Yup. Got one on my 748 too!

Yup. Got one on my 748 too!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 20:30
Replies: 24
Views: 5,784
Posted By Mr Nick
I've got a Scottoiler - fill it and forget it!

I've got a Scottoiler - fill it and forget it!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2003, 20:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,411
Posted By Mr Nick
I've got a pair of Abba front and rear...

I've got a pair of Abba front and rear stands which I have successfully used on a GSXR 600, ZX9R and SV650S. The rear is good for my 748 but the front won't lift. It appears that the centre...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2003, 20:31
Replies: 3
Views: 3,044
Posted By Mr Nick
It's because you probably have a fixed...

It's because you probably have a fixed spindle on your paddock stand and not a bearing mounted one that will rotate with your wheel.
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