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Forum: 851 / 888 02-Aug-2006, 11:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,411
Posted By JACKO748S
Thumbs up Hagon....

Jools,

I've used Hagon for a fair old dent in a Marchesini before - they did a great job. I'd recommend them, no problem at all.

Jacko.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2006, 21:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By JACKO748S
£155 I think Kev.

£155 I think Kev.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jul-2006, 21:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By JACKO748S
Smile Silverstone GP - 23rd August.

Anyone else going?

"Dusk till dawn" day with Focussed events.

I'll be there on the 748 along with a mate on a Triumph 675.

Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 21:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By JACKO748S
Nice one Spin! I've got plenty of that tape lying...

Nice one Spin! I've got plenty of that tape lying around in the garage.

Cheers for that - will do it tomorrow.

Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 11:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,232
Posted By JACKO748S
Question Headlight surround paint.

Got the top fairing off and the black paint is flaking away very slightly along the top of the headlight housing.

With the fairing on it is only very slightly noticeable, but you how it is.....a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-May-2006, 20:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,415
Posted By JACKO748S
Smile I want to do at least one GP day this year....I...

I want to do at least one GP day this year....I know a lot of people slate the place but I really like it.

Cheers for those dates. Probably be looking like July/August for me.

Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 08:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By JACKO748S
As said before - TRACKDAY - much better VFM than...

As said before - TRACKDAY - much better VFM than a front mudguard that might save about 3 grams......!!

I don't really buy into all the "bling" stuff - apart from pipes/chip/air filer leave it as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-May-2006, 11:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,069
Posted By JACKO748S
Not sure how far from Swindon you are, but these...

Not sure how far from Swindon you are, but these people might be able to help.....says they do seat covers.

Jacko.

Cobra leathers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 23:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,765
Posted By JACKO748S
Have a look here mate - I've got something...

Have a look here mate - I've got something similar on mine (but not bought through this guy so can't verify the quality etc.).

Jacko.


Bypass switch...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-May-2006, 16:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By JACKO748S
Sorry mate - I'll be in Biarritz getting a suntan...

Sorry mate - I'll be in Biarritz getting a suntan :D

I do want to do the GP circuit this year again though

Jacko.

[Edited on 2-5-2006 by JACKO748S]
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 02-May-2006, 16:00
Replies: 16
Views: 5,003
Posted By JACKO748S
Good link there mate. Just tried again (crashed...

Good link there mate. Just tried again (crashed on me this morning) and it's come back 25 quid cheaper than the Bennetts one.

Also, it would be only 30 quid more to go from a 748s to a 996...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 02-May-2006, 11:10
Replies: 16
Views: 5,003
Posted By JACKO748S
It is a bit strange isn't it? I've just received...

It is a bit strange isn't it?

I've just received my renewal from Bennetts for the 748.....

Renewal is £316.

But, in the last paragraph they say they can also do it for £238:puzzled:

I log on to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-May-2006, 10:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By JACKO748S
lol

lol
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-May-2006, 10:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By JACKO748S
Ooooh, that hurts...........lol :frog:

Ooooh, that hurts...........lol

:frog:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-May-2006, 10:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By JACKO748S
:barfy: I'd have done it for half her fee - I...

:barfy:

I'd have done it for half her fee - I scrub up alright in the right light.

:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 19:41
Replies: 21
Views: 3,415
Posted By JACKO748S
3 months!! That's odd as when I bought a watch...

3 months!!

That's odd as when I bought a watch they were touting the fact that they would not debit the cash until the item was despatched. They were true to their word and within 2 days of the cash...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 13:52
Replies: 21
Views: 3,415
Posted By JACKO748S
Cheers, can I have a straw? :frog:

Cheers, can I have a straw? :frog:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 13:40
Replies: 21
Views: 3,415
Posted By JACKO748S
He has.....he's nearly as grey as me but I'm...

He has.....he's nearly as grey as me but I'm older.

That's a nightmare Nat - you must be unlucky as I've bought loads off them and never had any probs.

See you tonight - get the Guinness and Pork...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2006, 14:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By JACKO748S
:o :o :o LOL! Why do need to send it away? Bit...

:o :o :o

LOL! Why do need to send it away? Bit of T-Cut....sorted......

:lol:

Seriously though, that must've been some pothole mate. What really happened?

Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2006, 13:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By JACKO748S
Recommend Hagon. A quick google should throw them...

Recommend Hagon. A quick google should throw them up easy enough.

They repaired a nasty dent in my front Marchesini and did a great job.

About £80 all in including removal/refit of tyre, balancing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 22:08
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By JACKO748S
Yeah, go have a beer and try again in the...

Yeah, go have a beer and try again in the morning!

Good luck with it.

Jacko (off to work in 45 minutes:mad: )

[Edited on 31-3-2006 by JACKO748S]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 22:01
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By JACKO748S
Is there much in the way of corrosion etc. there?...

Is there much in the way of corrosion etc. there?

If there is it might need to soak in overnight mate, followed by what moto suggested - a bit of tapping to "crack" the crap that's built up in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 21:48
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By JACKO748S
wd40?

wd40?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 21:43
Replies: 18
Views: 1,968
Posted By JACKO748S
Yep, should just slide off mate. Just be very...

Yep, should just slide off mate.

Just be very careful when you do the bolts back up again when the new sprocket is on - they are like chocolate....I know this from experience/ineptitude.

"Ooooh,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 10:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,483
Posted By JACKO748S
Oi! If my memory serves me correctly Steven,...

Oi! If my memory serves me correctly Steven, there HAS been a Swindonia DSC meet since my faux pas with the black stuff.......but you wimped out on it and left me and the Natmeister to trough all the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 19:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,483
Posted By JACKO748S
Nice one Steve! Any purple ones left in that...

Nice one Steve! Any purple ones left in that Quality Street tin? I need chocolate to get me through this flu nightmare......:barfy:

Jacko.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Feb-2006, 22:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,286
Posted By JACKO748S
TP, think that was '98? My fave has to be the...

TP, think that was '98?

My fave has to be the epic Edwards V Bayliss - that was awesome and hats off to the Texas Tornado. He deserved it.

Also enjoyed the Hodgson/Walker battle in BSB.

I was sat...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 22:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By JACKO748S
And another one Neil. :sing:

And another one Neil.

:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2004, 23:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By JACKO748S
Mate, If you don't have a master key then you...

Mate,

If you don't have a master key then you could remove the petrol cap and take it to a key cutter and see if they can find/grind out a match cos its the same lock as your ignition.

A few years...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2004, 19:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By JACKO748S
OK guys, Cheers for all the replies. Top blokes...

OK guys,

Cheers for all the replies. Top blokes one and all!!!

Looks like I'll keep the gearing as standard for now.

After making 2 x 150mile round trips and shelling out in excess of £900 just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2004, 20:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By JACKO748S
Just re-read my original post and I AM knocking 1...

Just re-read my original post and I AM knocking 1 off the front as suggested (748s is 14 tooth as standard).........

Anyway, I take the point that a 13 is too stressful on the chain - looks like I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2004, 20:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By JACKO748S
Nige, cheers for the advice - much...

Nige, cheers for the advice - much appreciated.

I took the slave cylinder off but still nowhere near enough slack there. When pulling the sprocket off, the frame was restricting complete removal.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2004, 20:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,001
Posted By JACKO748S
Changing front sprocket on 748s

I've got a 13t front which I want to swap with the standard 14t.

Getting the old one off is proving to be a complete nightmare! I am following the Haynes manual which makes it sound pretty simple -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 21:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,599
Posted By JACKO748S
HA HA!!! Just noticed you are in Sweden and...

HA HA!!!

Just noticed you are in Sweden and Halfords are probably a bit thin on the ground over there.

Sorry!!
:lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 21:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,599
Posted By JACKO748S
I swear by stuff called "MUC-OFF". I...

I swear by stuff called "MUC-OFF".

I think it was originally marketed for mountain bikes but I use it on bike/car aswell.

It's brilliant stuff - just don't leave it on for too long...
Forum: Monsters 14-Mar-2004, 18:22
Replies: 10
Views: 4,054
Posted By JACKO748S
Chris, I had a 97 M600 before getting my 748 and...

Chris, I had a 97 M600 before getting my 748 and it was a top little machine. Nice handling and really good fun - I did a track day at Cadwell and it was a great laugh.

My only prob was around the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 18:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,623
Posted By JACKO748S
Hi mate, Sorry, I can't help you re the...

Hi mate,

Sorry, I can't help you re the 916, but noticed you are in the Swindon area. I live up on (Sh)Abbey Meads so if you get back on the road (or maybe you are already, with a different...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2003, 19:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,575
Posted By JACKO748S
Mmmm. Mine was done at OYB and as Everton points...

Mmmm. Mine was done at OYB and as Everton points out the fixed price for the first svc is £199. Mine "only" cost £99. Dunno if it was a mistake on their website - I didn't hang about to question...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2003, 21:56
Replies: 19
Views: 2,575
Posted By JACKO748S
Mine cost £99 at OYB. Dunno where Thrustercat...

Mine cost £99 at OYB. Dunno where Thrustercat took his.......For that price I'd want the fecker shipped to Bologna and back:o

Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2003, 18:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,571
Posted By JACKO748S
Sorry to hear that mate. I can't help but...

Sorry to hear that mate. I can't help but just thought you could do with a bit of sympathy. Sods law is a bugger sometimes.

Good luck with sorting it.
Jacko.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2003, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By JACKO748S
Hi mate, I installed one on my 748s and...

Hi mate,

I installed one on my 748s and didn't find anywhere suitable to put a transponder on the frame. However, my kit came with Datadot liquid which I used liberally on inconspicuous areas...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2003, 18:55
Replies: 20
Views: 3,414
Posted By JACKO748S
I bought a 01 spec 748s last year (5 spokers etc...

I bought a 01 spec 748s last year (5 spokers etc etc.) Got some second hand termis + JHP chip later on and absolutely love it.

Did Silverstone track day yesterday and had a good hoot. Lost out down...
Forum: Tyres 14-Aug-2003, 15:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,095
Posted By JACKO748S
That was my first trip there so I don't know...

That was my first trip there so I don't know any of the guys by name. No sign of a 999 knocking around though and no-one mentioned it. Must admit though, while they were fitting it I was tucked...
Forum: Tyres 08-Aug-2003, 20:49
Replies: 3
Views: 3,095
Posted By JACKO748S
Witney tyres.

Guys, I had a new front put on today at a place in Witney (Oxon) as recommended to me by a mate. They seem pretty professional. Their website is www.superbiketyres.com and if you fire off your...
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