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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 17:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By nathanTX
Break chain for front sprocket change?

Do you have to break the chain to get the old front sprocket off? I loosened mine and had the chain all the way off the rear sprocket but it seemed like I still didn't have enough horizontal slack...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 16:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,307
Posted By nathanTX
Went to a dealership open house last week at AMS...

Went to a dealership open house last week at AMS Ducati, probably one of my region's premier Ducati shops. Got to spend a good hour back in the work area picking the brain of one of the top...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,846
Posted By nathanTX
Very normal way to bleed brakes. I only use a...

Very normal way to bleed brakes. I only use a pump when I'm doing something major like swapping the calipers out or installing new lines or something. I always finish with manual bleeding as you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 06:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
Mine was beyond grabby. We're talking major...

Mine was beyond grabby. We're talking major shuddering because the clutch was virtually a light switch. All on or all off with the engagement point not always the same. I assume it's because the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 00:39
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
OK, a couple more questions (sorry). The Barnett...

OK, a couple more questions (sorry). The Barnett clutch packs that I seem to find just about everywhere use aluminum backed friction plates. The Barnett website clearly says for use with aluminum...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2005, 19:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,626
Posted By nathanTX
Changing plates at 7500 after experiencing...

Changing plates at 7500 after experiencing extreme grabbiness, but others have said my basket will probably last another set of plates with a little cleaning up.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2005, 05:07
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
My wife has probably used the word toxic about me...

My wife has probably used the word toxic about me after a late night of too much beer and mexican food. But don't know how you would have a way of knowing that. So then rcgbob44, I must ask, who is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2005, 17:00
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
FOLLOWUP

So, I took the clutch apart this weekend. Many thanks to my friend Uwe for welding up the hub holding tool and giving a hand. Definitely need new plates. The tangs are pretty banged up and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2005, 16:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,524
Posted By nathanTX
May well be true, we'll see how things turn out...

May well be true, we'll see how things turn out when I get it. On the US website, there is an option to order it in 50/50 (carbon fiber and fiberglass) or as full carbon. I ordered full carbon so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2005, 00:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,524
Posted By nathanTX
I have a carbon fiber one arriving from Casoli...

I have a carbon fiber one arriving from Casoli within the next week. I'll let you know how it turns out and post a pic or two. Very reasonably priced here in the states, too. Well, reasonable when...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 06:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By nathanTX
Lucky *******s! Of the five tracks we visit in...

Lucky *******s! Of the five tracks we visit in our regional club racing series, only one has plentiful access to power. Everywhere else we just share generators and motorhome outlets. One...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 06:15
Replies: 31
Views: 3,174
Posted By nathanTX
Don't know if it is the one best suited for what...

Don't know if it is the one best suited for what your needs are, but I would go for the ZX7R personally. Owned a 1998 model for a couple of years and I still miss it to this day. The design is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 03:00
Replies: 17
Views: 7,110
Posted By nathanTX
Great info! I'm sort of the go-to guy in my...

Great info! I'm sort of the go-to guy in my group when it comes to suspension, so I wanted to be sure my assumptions were correct. Interesting that Ohlins (who one would assume would make...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 00:13
Replies: 17
Views: 7,110
Posted By nathanTX
add-on: Found the available travel in my handy...

add-on: Found the available travel in my handy dandy owner's manual. 127mm of available travel for my 2001 996 bp with the Showas. So, using my experience, I would expect front rider sag of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 23:58
Replies: 17
Views: 7,110
Posted By nathanTX
Shazaam, what is the source of that table showing...

Shazaam, what is the source of that table showing recommended rider and free sag? Not doubting it or you (hey, you're the resident expert and I'm a newb), but that is a higher front rider sag number...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 19:31
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
There is a slight groan as it engages. Not a...

There is a slight groan as it engages. Not a high pitched squeal, but rather a low pitched moan as the bike shudders into motion.

I had the clutch slave cylinder replaced with a new Ducati piece...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 18:26
Replies: 28
Views: 4,180
Posted By nathanTX
Hello - and clutch question

Hello. I bought a 2001 996 bp back in February and I've been lurking on your site for a couple of months now. Y'all seem to have the best info and livliest discussions, so figured I'd sign up. ...
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