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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2004, 14:15
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Posted By Lloydy
Hi, Have just checked these and they seem fine....

Hi,

Have just checked these and they seem fine.

Any other ideas?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2004, 00:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,383
Posted By Lloydy
Strange Noise

Not sure what this is, maybe nothing.

When moving the bike either back or forward, I have recently notice a low (as in a low/deep sound) clicking noise coming from the rear. I am certain that i can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2004, 13:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,244
Posted By Lloydy
I have a set of Blue Flame cans on my 996, am...

I have a set of Blue Flame cans on my 996, am pretty sure they are 50mm. Havent changed the chip, just using the one that was installed when I bought it. Not sure what chip it was, but it had been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2004, 20:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Lloydy
Well... at least you made me smile... :)

Well... at least you made me smile... :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2004, 19:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,070
Posted By Lloydy
Got to sell my baby!!!!!!!!!

AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :(:(:(:(


Sorry just had to cry outloud... :( :( :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2004, 12:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Lloydy
Excellent

Cheers rushjob..

I will be popping into halfords today then and getting some proper grease.

Will order the new solenoid today.. I guess I should get some new clutch plates too!!

Mark
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2004, 10:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Lloydy
Eeeeeeekkkkk

Ok.. just shorted out the solenoid as suggested.. Didnt expect the sparks!!

But the motor turned straight away and she fired up.

So, am I right in assuming that the fault lies with the solenoid now...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2004, 13:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Lloydy
996 Still having starting problems

This problem seems to be getting worse, and I really have no clue what it is.

Battery is fully charged. When I press the starter button there is a small click. I am guessing that this is the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By Lloydy
Do you happen to know the name of any?

Do you happen to know the name of any?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:01
Replies: 6
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Posted By Lloydy
Tyres - any chance....

....of getting a new set asap.. Like over this Easter break? :(

Just been out to the garage, and the rear is flat, nice nail sticking in it..

Needed a new set in about 500 miles anyway, but was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 10:26
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By Lloydy
Thanx for all of your replies. Just have to...

Thanx for all of your replies.

Just have to build up the courage now I guess. Am still worried about popping it up in 1st, it just seems sooooo snatchy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 20:21
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By Lloydy
Well I am glad to hear that I am not alone. Have...

Well I am glad to hear that I am not alone.

Have had the occaisional little one off r/bouts in second.

Had a big 'pop up' yesterday, thought I was in 2nd, but was in first of a r/bout.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 20:13
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By Lloydy
Wheelies

I know that they are not clever and are illegal, but I want to do them!!! :D

For the life of me I cant. Even after changing the gearing..:o

What is the best way to do em folks?

Got a 996 Bip,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 13:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By Lloydy
Dunno what you mean ;)

Dunno what you mean ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 12:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By Lloydy
Hi guys, Well, I took a few plates out and had a...

Hi guys,

Well, I took a few plates out and had a look. Was a bit concerned about pulling them all out.. Maybe I will try that and see if it makes a difference.

Although, I did notice the clutch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 16:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By Lloydy
Weeksy, Cool, that is what I was hoping the...

Weeksy,

Cool, that is what I was hoping the answer would be.

I've got a Haynes manual, so that should let me know the order of the plates.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 16:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By Lloydy
So, all 996 Bip clutch packs are the same height...

So, all 996 Bip clutch packs are the same height then? Damn, was hoping I could phone Ducati and they would just send me out a new pack..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 15:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,428
Posted By Lloydy
Change of clutch plates

My bike has covered nearly 10500 miles on the original clutch, and it is starting to make those groaning/squeaking noises when I pull away etc. When I put the new pressure plate on, I had a look at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2004, 21:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Lloydy
OK, an update. Battery now fully charged, went...

OK, an update.

Battery now fully charged, went in this morning, and she started first time.. Stalled, as I didnt give it enough revs. Tried to start again. click... tried again.. click... tried...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2004, 12:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Lloydy
Pressure plate, alarm and starter motor.

Right... me again... he he he

Managed to get the new pressure plate on this morning, not too difficult to remove the old. Put the new one on, making sure that the dot was in the right place. Put in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 21:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By Lloydy
Thanx again

Well I guess it is just a case of gently dose it then.

I didnt want to try to force it out, either by pulling it or tapping it out just incase it was the wrong thing to do.

I will have another go...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 21:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By Lloydy
Excellent Nelly, as always an answer!! Only one...

Excellent Nelly, as always an answer!!

Only one thing, what is a drift.?

[Edited on 19-3-2004 by Lloydy]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 21:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,325
Posted By Lloydy
New pressure plate and springs

Me again!!! :(

I have bought a new pressure plate and some stainless bolts and springs for my baby.

So, I undid all of the existing springs evenly, as stated in the Haynes manual.

It then says to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 18:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By Lloydy
Yes, good idea. Nelly.. can you let me know your...

Yes, good idea.

Nelly.. can you let me know your bank details..... ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 17:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By Lloydy
IGNORE ME, I AM A MUPPET

I still need to work out my indicator problems, but as for the clutch biting late etc.

I guess it helps if I put the rear wheel on correctly!!!!! i.e. by lining the holes up witht the spiggots (or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 17:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
New slant on things

Just popped into the garage to check the bike again. It is on the paddock stand, so I gave the rear wheel a spin. The same clunking noise, then nothing. Had a play around and it seems, that there...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 16:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By Lloydy
circlip?

Hi,

I did this about a month ago.

Just follwed the Haynes manual. I dont remember anything about a circlip that was difficult to remove.. Should I be worried now? Has anyone got any pics of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 14:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
rockhopper, I have a Hyanes manual. So, do you...

rockhopper,

I have a Hyanes manual.
So, do you think it is just the clutch plates that need changing then? Is this relatively easy to do?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 14:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
nathanhu, Thanx. Could you explain this a little...

nathanhu,

Thanx. Could you explain this a little more for me. I have no idea how to do it

Cheers

Mark
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 11:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
Yes, the groaning sound is probably more...

Yes, the groaning sound is probably more accurate.

Not too sure I am confident enough to pull the clutch out and clean it.. all looks a bit scary to me :o

The bike has done 10k, is this as longs as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 10:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
Well, I think that I already have the latest...

Well, I think that I already have the latest slave cylinder as my bike is a 2002 996. Now you have mentioned the push rod, it maybe something to do with that as I had to take it out to change the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 20:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
Hi, I have noticed the clutch making a kind of...

Hi,

I have noticed the clutch making a kind of squeeking noise when pulling away before, but nothing as drastic as what it does now. Dont know if it is the clutch or something else. MY chain is a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 17:11
Replies: 15
Views: 2,131
Posted By Lloydy
Couple of things...

Yet more questions I'm afraid... :o

I have recently bought a set of those mirrors with the indicators in built. Just thought it would be a change. Anyway, after fitting them, I noticed that my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Mar-2004, 21:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,230
Posted By Lloydy
Problem?

Managed to get the first ride out today since the rather cheap service :o..

Bike feels really tight and the new gearing has made a superb difference.

I did notice that she back fired a couple of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By Lloydy
Weeksy, Sorry, it is a 2002 996 Bip. So I am...

Weeksy,

Sorry, it is a 2002 996 Bip. So I am pretty pleased with the results:)


John,

Yes, I cant hide any longer can I. I pressume other bikes are welcome?

Lloydy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 13:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By Lloydy
Got my baby back

All serviced and feeling nice and tight.

Got my new chain on too, everything feels really good. But I guess it should, cost me enough.

They put it on a Dyno for me too. I am pleased with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 12:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
Update for you

Phoned Ducati again as I wasnt satisfied with their answer.

They know who Simon Watson is and agree that he is very well recognised. But in order to replace the rockers they have to be done by an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 10:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
Phoned Ducati UK today. Urm, well, to put it...

Phoned Ducati UK today.

Urm, well, to put it bluntly.. No f*&%ing hope!!

The only way is for me to put it in for a service (which it has just had), and hope they find the dodgy rockers. Dont fancy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 22:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
This sounds a little more promising. So, will...

This sounds a little more promising.

So, will Ducati pay for the new rockers then as they will be fitted by Performance Techniques? Or do I have to get them fitted by an authorised dealer?

Mark
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
So I am guessing that you didnt get anywhere...

So I am guessing that you didnt get anywhere then..

Shazaam:

Stupid question. Can I expect the existing rockers and even the new ones to flake again? Is this all part of owning a Duc?

Cheers
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
My word... :o:o:o Many thanks for that....

My word... :o:o:o

Many thanks for that. Although I didnt understand any of it to be honest. I only try to ride the bike, I am not mechanical at all.

So, I can guess from what you are saying that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 19:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
Yes that makes sense. Hey ho, lesson learnt here...

Yes that makes sense.

Hey ho, lesson learnt here I think.

Looks like I will be getting a bill for about £900, instead of £600.. :(

Serves me right I guess.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 19:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By Lloydy
996 Rockers

My 996 is due to run out of warranty at the end of March, was planning to get it serviced before then by Ducati.

There is a local race bike/tuning company close to me, Performance Techniques.

They...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2004, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,515
Posted By Lloydy
Little Decals

Right..

I have the seat cowl coming and have booked my bike in to have number boards sprayed onto it.

I want the rear to have the little silver, Ducati 996 sitckers laquered in. Where can I get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 21:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,808
Posted By Lloydy
That is really nice Biker14. Where did you get...

That is really nice Biker14.

Where did you get that one from?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 14:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,808
Posted By Lloydy
Sorry about my ignorance here, but Mike?...

Sorry about my ignorance here, but Mike? (Rip).

Urmm, who is this..:(

Just worked it out. RipSnortingVTwin blokey?

Had a look at his website too.. Nice.

Be nice to see the piccies when they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 14:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,808
Posted By Lloydy
Could you please send it...

Could you please send it to

m_lloyd@btinternet.com

My work email has bounced it!!!

Cheers


Lloydy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 13:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,808
Posted By Lloydy
996 Bip rear seat cowl/cover

I am sure that this has been covered many, many times before, but I couldnt find anything in the search.

I really want a single seat unit for my Bip, but dont want to spend the dosh!! I have seen...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2004, 13:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Posted By Lloydy
More sprocket questions!!!

Right, phoned B&C and they have now sent through the correct front sprocket. Fitted this easily, now trying to fit the rear carrier and new sprocket, so have taken the old one off, but cannot undo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2004, 15:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,238
Posted By Lloydy
Cheers nelly. That is what I thought, so I have...

Cheers nelly.

That is what I thought, so I have put the old one back on, just incase it is dry tomorrow. I will phone B&C on Monday to get the correct one sent out to me.

Lloydy
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