Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2004, 19:23 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,445 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 26-May-2004, 23:29 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,445 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, 22:57 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 22:30 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 21:46 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,445 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, 17:03 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 23:59 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,079 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, 22:31 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,079 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, 21:29 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 20:43 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,079 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 31-Jan-2004, 23:53 |
Replies: 10 Views: 1,953 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, 20:04 |
Replies: 10 Views: 1,953 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, 20:52 |
Replies: 7 Views: 1,822 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, 19:58 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,603 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, 10:11 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2003, 16:28 |
Replies: 10 Views: 56,931 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, 15:32 |
Replies: 10 Views: 56,931 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, 19:50 |
Replies: 10 Views: 56,931 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, 20:46 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2003, 18:49 |
Replies: 23 Views: 3,589 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, 16:49 |
Replies: 23 Views: 3,589 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, 07:06 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2003, 19:50 |
Replies: 23 Views: 3,589 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, 19:26 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2003, 23:36 |
Replies: 23 Views: 3,589 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 13-Aug-2003, 23:20 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 19:30 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2003, 19:35 |
Replies: 7 Views: 3,524 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, 19:31 |
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