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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Nov-2004, 16:41
Replies: 41
Views: 8,636
Posted By DanShapotsky
yeah Jon welcome aboard..nice tidy set o wheels...

yeah Jon

welcome aboard..nice tidy set o wheels there man... good one :D

Cheers

Dano :cool:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Nov-2004, 16:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,480
Posted By DanShapotsky
lol! the honda things very funny but I've also...

lol!

the honda things very funny but I've also got one of them repairs on my indicator Jon :lol:

..and I thought it was only me that tried to do everything on the cheap ;)

Cheers

Dano :cool:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Oct-2004, 00:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again ..as u were gents.. solved it ! - turns...

Hi again

..as u were gents.. solved it ! - turns out I'd got a shim from the crankshaft end float measurement exercise mixed up with the one for the back of the sprag/flywheel assembly.. we're...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Oct-2004, 17:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By DanShapotsky
hmm... did it again! - cleaned up the idle gear...

hmm...

did it again! - cleaned up the idle gear and pin, which only took some light emery paper and a bit of time, which surprised me given that it managed to lock the whole thing down and took my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Oct-2004, 12:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi Derek ..yeah - got them welded by a mates...

Hi Derek

..yeah - got them welded by a mates mate - as of right now the lump is sitting on the table in the sitting room, the ring gear is sorted and running freely, I've just whacked the belts back...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Oct-2004, 18:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Posted By DanShapotsky
Pickup on Starter idler gear ?

hi there

..anyone seen this before ? - rebuilt my engine and all was looking peachy till just after it fired up - then the starter idler gear siezed fast to its pin.. .took a great deal of effort...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Oct-2004, 12:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Posted By DanShapotsky
hi Nick ..aye - 1000 miles for a plastic hugger...

hi Nick

..aye - 1000 miles for a plastic hugger is pushing the envelope hehehe.... u2u me your address and I'll get it boxed up and sent off.. I'm gonna be at my mates shed over the weekend so I'll...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Oct-2004, 12:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Posted By DanShapotsky
hi ..yeah that's the same as my 900ss that have...

hi

..yeah that's the same as my 900ss that have been pilfered (both of em, but with the white frame too)... but I'm pretty certain that my '91 hugger is near enuff the same thing as to make it go on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Oct-2004, 20:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Posted By DanShapotsky
hi there I've got an original '91...

hi there

I've got an original '91 hugger/chainguard that's lying about doin nowt if u want it... the only difference i can think of between the 90 an 91's is that the swingarm is a bit more robust...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Oct-2004, 11:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By DanShapotsky
hi ..bad news indeed :( :(:mad: - I'm on to my...

hi

..bad news indeed :( :(:mad: - I'm on to my 3rd 900ss through the same thing and sympathise mate.... what to do? - get a lockup or make it that they have to make so much noise to move it at all...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Oct-2004, 23:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By DanShapotsky
Who da man ?

Hi

..Nelly :D

..fone for some solid advice, a set of rings, and a couple of circlips for my ongoing rebuild yesterday morning.... solid advice duly given on the spot - rings an bits arrive in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2004, 17:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi ..if those rings are still available nelly -...

Hi

..if those rings are still available nelly - I'm in need of a set - sent u a U2U :burn:

Cheers :cool:

Dano
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2004, 11:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Posted By DanShapotsky
scratch that... fixed it :D

scratch that... fixed it :D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Oct-2004, 11:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Posted By DanShapotsky
Cant get into my U2U - any suggestions ?

Hi

I'm trying to get in to read a U2U but it wont let me... everything else is working fine, logged in, cookie test worked, no problems anywhere I can see but when I click on that link to read my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Oct-2004, 00:57
Replies: 21
Views: 3,916
Posted By DanShapotsky
or... fit a powerbronze twin spot conversion...

or...

fit a powerbronze twin spot conversion like mine with a pair o 140/90's ... ye could go rallyin :D :D

Cheers :cool:

Dano
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Oct-2004, 00:48
Replies: 24
Views: 5,792
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi ..can't really add much to the discussion...

Hi

..can't really add much to the discussion other than to say och aye :roll: - I'm a wee bit north of Dundee, and I do indeed currently have Paulmort's stock ssie shocker fitted... dunno about...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Aug-2004, 16:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By DanShapotsky
thanks for the info mate... I might try an alloy...

thanks for the info mate... I might try an alloy weld on it.. .it's gotta come down to the last nut an bolt anyway :( - bummer
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Aug-2004, 00:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi There ..that's a (not well known) supposedly...

Hi There

..that's a (not well known) supposedly genuine Ducati 900 - 916 seat conversion unit - paid about 400 bucks for it from my local dealer (sight unseen and from the duc parts catalogue) and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Aug-2004, 22:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By DanShapotsky
..and my '91ss is here...

..and my '91ss is here (http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/shapotsky)

..I had a couple of '90 models too and as far as I know the frames and footrests were identical from then till about 97... couldnt say...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jul-2004, 13:40
Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
Posted By DanShapotsky
..suppose we cant help being born wiv taste matey...

..suppose we cant help being born wiv taste matey :devil:

..good to hear it's sorted ...good job !

Cheers :cool:

Dano
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2004, 00:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again had it out this evening and it's...

Hi again

had it out this evening and it's literally a different bike, much more poke, instant response and pulling cleanly from 2 to 8500 revs where it tails off - stock ones (even ones as old as...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jul-2004, 00:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By DanShapotsky
Got a new Bike !!

Hi There

..back from me hols to a pile of goodies I bought before i went... and today i got the chance to fit em... new clutch... stage II dynojet kit, K&N highflow filter (complete with airbox chop...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jul-2004, 15:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,438
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi ..I'm with the fish on this (u can add me...

Hi




..I'm with the fish on this (u can add me to the list of carby lovers :) ) - my beloved 91 is no japo superbike but my running mates ride a sorted blade and a firestorm respectively, neither...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jul-2004, 14:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,831
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi ..thanx for the links Stu - bookmarked and...

Hi

..thanx for the links Stu - bookmarked and v.useful :)

..no clutch kits tho lol - a call to M&P this morning sorted that one out - cos apparently there aint no such thing, for whatever reason...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jul-2004, 00:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,831
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi all... I hear ya folks.. I've been to the...

Hi all...

I hear ya folks.. I've been to the site and I have not the slightest doubt in my mind having read some .. nay.. many of the posts around here that involve either nelly (hi nelly) or...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jul-2004, 17:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,831
Posted By DanShapotsky
That\'s it... my head\'s officially done in !

Hi all

..ever tried to buy a 900ss clutch kit online ? - sheesh!!

..after the hols I'm having that stage 2 dyna kit (but dont tell the missus :devil: ) and my clutch is nearing it's useful life so...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 12:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,581
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi There ..yeah - wise words indeed ali, I've...

Hi There

..yeah - wise words indeed ali, I've just had a quick scan around too and there seems to be no shortage of ones to consider... like this one for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 06:19
Replies: 12
Views: 5,159
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi I've always taken them (900's x 3) to 9000 if...

Hi

I've always taken them (900's x 3) to 9000 if they were up for it at the time - all 3 have been fairly stock engine wise but they're deffo up for it - over revving would be a different story but...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jun-2004, 18:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again... ..just a quick (and final for that...

Hi again...

..just a quick (and final for that cooler at least) update :rolleye:

..duly got it back from being welded last night and popped it on, secured all, and fired her up... took all of 3...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jun-2004, 17:43
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
U2U sent Mort :cool: ..let me know if there's...

U2U sent Mort :cool:

..let me know if there's anything you need me to do .. cheers a biggie :)

Dano

..and hi SSTU :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jun-2004, 17:55
Replies: 21
Views: 4,170
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi There ..congrats on the new machine :D ..I'd...

Hi There

..congrats on the new machine :D

..I'd go with psychlist as far as holding off on purchases is concerned.. everyone's tastes are different and you might find that regardless of what you've...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jun-2004, 17:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By DanShapotsky
thanks Frank ..I'm looking into getting it...

thanks Frank

..I'm looking into getting it specialist welded, it was actually the block that the line feeds into on the bottom of the cooler that came off, so if you are taking yours off make sure...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2004, 23:54
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
@Mort ..forgot to ask which Shock you have mate...

@Mort

..forgot to ask which Shock you have mate - I'm assuming it's a Showa ? - but thought it best to ask.. thought about your offer some more and wouldnt mind taking it up if that's fine by you -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2004, 15:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,874
Posted By DanShapotsky
:rodent: :devil: [Edited on 19-6-2004 by...

:rodent: :devil:

[Edited on 19-6-2004 by DanShapotsky]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2004, 14:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By DanShapotsky
Oil Cooler Disaster !

Hi All

..continuing on with my general bike maintenance and overhaul, last night it was the turn of the Oil cooler and lines.. you know how crudded up they can get and mine was looking particularly...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2004, 14:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,874
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi Ali ..try a small torx drive screwdriver or...

Hi Ali

..try a small torx drive screwdriver or bit - I've had some good success using them in the past when mostly everything else has failed... angling it very slightly towards you to get some...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2004, 04:05
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
..ahh... forgot to mention that bit chicken.....

..ahh... forgot to mention that bit chicken.. they're mounted up inside the seat - a couple o mini numbers from M & P - and they flash through the top slots in the seat... works well too...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jun-2004, 05:11
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again... Mort it is then :cool: - I'll get a...

Hi again...

Mort it is then :cool: - I'll get a cheque sorted out, and if I decide to send the shocker back to EMC I'll get in touch with nelly as u suggest ... although I feel a lonely summer...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2004, 23:01
Replies: 27
Views: 4,729
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi there ..it's a bit of a long shot, but I had...

Hi there

..it's a bit of a long shot, but I had an experience where the bike would feel as if it was gathering itself under me, and then backfire as if to clear... turned out to be a bad earth...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2004, 18:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
Posted By DanShapotsky
On that score I dunno what year they stopped...

On that score I dunno what year they stopped cracking but I've had 3 from 3 so far... albeit 90's and 91's but this one's showing the same signs as the other two.. if you've ever had a monoshock go...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2004, 16:01
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again PaulMort ..thanks for the info - where...

Hi again PaulMort

..thanks for the info - where to send the cheque ?

..turns out that after a call to Staniforths that they are the only ones that EMC (french co) will talk to, and in order to get...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2004, 15:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi There ..cant say about the ohlins, but I've...

Hi There

..cant say about the ohlins, but I've had both a JMC and Metmachex aftermarket swingarms on previous bikes, and the Metmachex as a piece of engineering takes it on that score... absolutely...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2004, 18:00
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi again ..thanks again for the info skidlids.....

Hi again

..thanks again for the info skidlids.. turns out you were bang on.. it's an EMCD08/D by EMC - I found the spec on it at stainforths.com and according to their bumf it's designed as a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2004, 17:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,831
Posted By DanShapotsky
Starter Motor Brushes

Hi

One of the things I had to deal with before putting my bike back on the road after it's long holiday was the starter motor - it needed new brushes but the ducati dealer in Aberdeen (who are...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2004, 17:29
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi Again thanx again for the hi's and offers etc...

Hi Again

thanx again for the hi's and offers etc - I certainly feel at home now :D

..quick update - I decided to bite the bullet over the weekend and pulled the shock apart to see if I could sort...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Jun-2004, 00:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,874
Posted By DanShapotsky
Hi There ..if it's anything like mine the...

Hi There

..if it's anything like mine the procedure is as follows

take out the allen bolts from the top section (of which only 3 hold the part in place) and remove the lock section

screw out the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 23:47
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
Wow :D ..shoulda brought me slippers - that's...

Wow :D

..shoulda brought me slippers - that's quite a welcome :D:D

..hi one and all and thanx for the replies - and thanx for the invites and offers too ! I havent done a track day but will be up...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 14:19
Replies: 32
Views: 5,658
Posted By DanShapotsky
New Member

Hi There

Just found this place after rooting around for a decent one to join - looks like i found home :D

I'm on my 3rd 900ss (the other two having been nicked) - this ones a half faired '91 that...
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