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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Mar-2006, 23:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,325
Posted By custard
girly avatar wanted

who in the club has the avatar on this site with the girl with the bouncy bits
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 21:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,918
Posted By custard
chain adjustment

I know this is an old subjuct but ...

I have had my 748 now for three years and have done many chain adjustments, but have always wondered if I have been doing it right.

I have been told that I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2005, 00:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By custard
Can you feel any difference?

Can you feel any difference?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 23:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By custard
Plugs

Platinum spark plugs?
Has anyone used these?
Does it make any difference?

Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 02:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,223
Posted By custard
Simon, you have U2U

Simon, you have U2U
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 01:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,223
Posted By custard
Simon, you have U2U.

Simon, you have U2U.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 23:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,223
Posted By custard
Adam. you posted that before I had finished...

Adam. you posted that before I had finished typing, re lights.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 23:07
Replies: 17
Views: 3,223
Posted By custard
How much does Nelly sell them for (including VAT...

How much does Nelly sell them for (including VAT and post)?.

Does his have the small lights for the number plate?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 23:03
Replies: 19
Views: 1,771
Posted By custard
Shell advance, fully systhetic. Most fully...

Shell advance, fully systhetic. Most fully systhetics stay put on the chain, and not on the wheels.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 22:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,795
Posted By custard
I brought one of those polishing kits, with the...

I brought one of those polishing kits, with the different grades of mop, and grades of polishing soap. It brings all the stainless parts up to a mirror finish in no time. Can nacker up your drill...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By custard
I ment 6mm long:bouncy:

I ment 6mm long:bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 01:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By custard
Marchesini

Can anyone tell me if a Marchesini wheel has Brembo cast in it.
:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 00:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,223
Posted By custard
Nice rear

Has anyone fitted and have any Pic's (fitted) of the number plate re-locator sold at Spareshack.

Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 00:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By custard
Plugging

Tryed to get the tyre pluged the next day at my local Pro tyre, with no luck. They said that could only plug a tyre that had a hole of 6mm, mine had a peice of 18mm x 3mm glass though it. Oh well...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jan-2005, 02:49
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By custard
Charity ride

Me and my brother are thinking of attempting a charity ride from Lands end to Jonh O Groats.
Has anybody else done anything like this, and how do you go about it?

Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2005, 02:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,556
Posted By custard
Talon

I've just had my 748 fitted with a talon rear carrier top of the range gold chain, and the gearing changed to 42 on the rear. All this was done by Louigi for £220 inc fitting.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 01:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,543
Posted By custard
frame plugs

The black plastic plugs that were mentioned on here about a year ago, were from www.rswww.com I think they are about 15p each.
Forum: Tyres 17-Jan-2005, 01:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,888
Posted By custard
Diablo\'s again

I am on my second set of Diablo Corsa's, and I got 4000 miles out of my back tyre. (I ride quite steady and no track use).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 01:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By custard
Plugging

went out this weekend for a blast round, only to ride past a bad accident. There was quite a bit of glass around so took it steady and rode past (the police were already there) I then felt the bike...
Forum: Tyres 17-Jan-2005, 01:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,761
Posted By custard
plugging

went out this weekend for a blast round, only to ride past a bad accident. There was quite a bit of glass around so took it steady and rode past (the police were already there) I then felt the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 00:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By custard
748

I have always wanted a sports Ducati, since I was about 10 anyway, I'm now 37 and have had my 748 2 years.
If it's something you've allways wanted, then go for it, if after a year you can't get on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 00:09
Replies: 33
Views: 5,315
Posted By custard
service

I would highly recomend Rich Llewillin in Bristol, He does a great job. Last time I needed something doing he came in and did it on a Saturday, just for me.
He serviced my bike last, after it felt...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2005, 19:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By custard
speedo

I am just replacing mine, the pic's are right. just make sure the speedo drive on the axle is pointing up. so the lug on the drive hits the stop on the mud guard. When I did mine I had it pointing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 20:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By custard
NBs996

Thanks, that's a lot cheaper than I thought it mite be. I have just brought a Yamaha clutch cable and that was £15.

I have just had a delivery from Spareshack, shame the cable did'nt break last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 20:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By custard
speedo

Does anyone have a inner speedo cable for a 748. I persume you can get just the inner, and that you don't have to buy the whole thing.

Cheers Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2005, 02:18
Replies: 21
Views: 3,583
Posted By custard
cycle cats

www.spareshack.com

A guy called Stuart, very helpful.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2004, 13:03
Replies: 21
Views: 3,583
Posted By custard
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2004, 12:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,583
Posted By custard
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2004, 12:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,583
Posted By custard
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2004, 12:55
Replies: 21
Views: 3,583
Posted By custard
clip ons

They are the dog's bxxxxx, frist class in every way, no detail is over looked. fitting them is easy and everything has been designed and thought about.

One of the best peices of kit I have ever...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2004, 02:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,152
Posted By custard
Wheel weights

Hi, I have just changed my 3 spoke brembo's for 5 spoke Marchesini's, off a 2000 996. Does anybody know what the weight diffrence is between these two types of wheel? I have also heard that I may...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2004, 23:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
Posted By custard
carbon wanted

Does anybody have a carbon front fender for sale, must be one with vents and mesh panels. (to fit a 748).

Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2004, 23:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By custard
Nat

Thanks very much Nat but I wanted a pair.
So I got the pair of Marchesini's on Weeksy first link.

Cheers

Rich
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2004, 01:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By custard
wheels

Does anyone have any 5 spoke wheels (pair) for a 748? e-mail or u2u

Rich.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 22:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,807
Posted By custard
oil breather

I have just seen on the web, a crank case breather for a 748, 916 996 998. It say's that it inproves performance, but also say's "for track use only". Why is this, why can't it be used on the road?.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2004, 02:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By custard
Bike Enders

How do I contact Jim at Bike Enders?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2004, 02:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By custard
Wheels

I have a 748 which has gold 3 spoke wheels. I would like to change these to a 5 spoke. My question is how easy is it to get two wheels (used) and what sort of money would I be looking at?
I am on a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2004, 00:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By custard
CycleCAT

another angle
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2004, 00:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By custard
cycle cats

These are the one's i fitted, took me about 3 hours, very simple.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2004, 19:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By custard
cycle cats

I put a pair of Cyclecats on my 748, very pleased with the product. They acount for every little detail.
Just buy and fit, everthing is there. relocation of clutch and brake res is also taken care...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jul-2004, 00:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,873
Posted By custard
pistons

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get bike pistons.
I am looking for an oversize Yam SR 500 Piston.
My local dealer tells me that Yamaha have discontinued this part, and would only be able to get a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jun-2004, 22:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,034
Posted By custard
Ports

I have a Yamaha sr500 cafe racer, that I have just stripped ready to rebuild.
As I have the cylinder head off is there any benifit to having the ports polished? I used to have a two stroke and that...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2004, 02:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,102
Posted By custard
CC ML

Just a general question, can anybody tell me what 70 fluid cc are in ml ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 01:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,714
Posted By custard
Forza

I have a Forza system on my bike (748) and like the Termis, the only logo's anywhere on the pipes are the stickers.
I have never heard anybody talk about these systems, but I understand that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2004, 01:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,108
Posted By custard
I\'ll be back

I have just got my bike back on the road after it's long winter break.
Hope to have some ride outs sorted in Glos soon, as the nights are getting lighter.
I would just like to say how pleased I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2004, 23:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By custard
Carbon

Hi
does anyone know the best way to repair cracked carbon fibre.?:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2004, 22:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,531
Posted By custard
I have a 748 bp which runs a 15 tooth front. Is...

I have a 748 bp which runs a 15 tooth front. Is Nelly about the cheapest to get it from? Are the sprokets steel or alloy?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2004, 01:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,531
Posted By custard
Chain and Sprocket

I've got to get a new chain set for my 748, and would like to get a good gold chain and change the gearing slightly, (one less on the front and a few more on the back). Can anybody tell me the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 02:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,270
Posted By custard
Harv748

Thanks for that site, very interesting
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 00:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,270
Posted By custard
Goto Visordonw, Crust ??? What that?

Goto Visordonw, Crust ???
What that?
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