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Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Dec-2006, 18:11
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By Rossman_999
Hook it up, don't put in the phone line. And just...

Hook it up, don't put in the phone line. And just don't admit to Sky you are not in the UK ...

Like what I said, every bar owner in spain cant be wrong.

PS did you know that Sky in the channel...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2006, 19:54
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By Rossman_999
Sky can only be broadcast to the UK and Ireland,...

Sky can only be broadcast to the UK and Ireland, but as Sky Digital is transmitted on SES Astra satellites located at 28.2°E and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite located at 28.5°E - these have...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Nov-2006, 17:41
Replies: 12
Views: 3,810
Posted By Rossman_999
I have the standard ABBA lift and its brilliant...

I have the standard ABBA lift and its brilliant on the 999, however you cant use the frount lift because of the plastic and I suspect the suberbike lift will be the same.
Depending on what Ducati...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Oct-2006, 10:45
Replies: 29
Views: 5,058
Posted By Rossman_999
Its cerainly no more Ive got got done for 82 on a...

Its cerainly no more Ive got got done for 82 on a 70 in the car! (camera van)
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2006, 19:51
Replies: 25
Views: 4,575
Posted By Rossman_999
Im probably over 18 Stone and 6ft 3, (a true Fat...

Im probably over 18 Stone and 6ft 3, (a true Fat Ba###). On the standard settings I was losing the frount wheel even at my pedestrian progress.
I took the bike to Shox next to Ducati Glasgow and...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jul-2006, 19:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,542
Posted By Rossman_999
you think you have problems im 18 stone and 6 ft...

you think you have problems im 18 stone and 6 ft 3. I make the 999 look like a mini moto!!.

Funny though I dont have a problem with cramped legs, have you got your rests full back?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jun-2006, 00:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By Rossman_999
You cant lift the bike totally with an ABBA...

You cant lift the bike totally with an ABBA stand, as their "hingey" dosent fit with the fairing on.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2006, 19:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,370
Posted By Rossman_999
Trace the wires back down from the switch and...

Trace the wires back down from the switch and remove them from the bullet connectors where they meet the wiring loom (on the right hand side of the bike just behind the steering head.) Inspect and...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2006, 23:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,370
Posted By Rossman_999
Frount Brake Light

The Frount Brake does not active the brake light, ive quickly checked the rear brake so its not the bulb.

Its getting a bit late tonight so ive not had a really good look but earlier I could not...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2006, 00:08
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By Rossman_999
How on earth do you get that from a tank my 999...

How on earth do you get that from a tank my 999 never gets more than 120 and often goes yellow at just over 100 if ive been BAD!!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2006, 20:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rossman_999
better to take it on a good run in the summer...

better to take it on a good run in the summer months!!

Seriously thats the purpose of the optimate, however I expect it would make the battery lazy as you would never have any load on it!
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 01-Jun-2006, 20:28
Replies: 7
Views: 6,275
Posted By Rossman_999
Many thanks, ill open it up at the weekend and...

Many thanks, ill open it up at the weekend and give it a good spray, Im surprised the alarm PCB is not encased already in plastic.

Whats the point of the bigger battery?
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 27-May-2006, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 6,275
Posted By Rossman_999
Water and Alarms

Yes I know I should not be riding in the wet, but with the weather being so changable there is sometimes no option:(

After heavy rain (or washing) I cant set the standard Datatool on my 03 999BP as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Mar-2006, 15:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rossman_999
Range Rovers are solid, watch what kind of system...

Range Rovers are solid, watch what kind of system is fitted if its a non injection one, there is a big diffrence in the newer multi point system to the origional type.
Jeeps Avoid the 4.7HO, but the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Mar-2006, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rossman_999
It was the same installer I used both times. The...

It was the same installer I used both times.

The difficulty apears to be the engine suitability with some engines you are just asking for trouble.

What car are you thinking of buying?
Is it a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2006, 21:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rossman_999
Oh be very careful in the selection of your...

Oh be very careful in the selection of your installer.

Make sure hes a good one and he knows what he's doing as there are a lot of numpties.

In the 1st few months of ownership there is normally a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2006, 21:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rossman_999
I had a Ford Explorer which I converted to LPG...

I had a Ford Explorer which I converted to LPG and ran it for 150,000 miles absolutly brilliant, 240 miles on £20 of gas !!!

I then purchased a Grand Cherokee 4.7HO and have ran it for just under 2...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Mar-2006, 20:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By Rossman_999
http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf

http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2006, 20:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,494
Posted By Rossman_999
Many thanks now ive just got to wait for it to go...

Many thanks now ive just got to wait for it to go on again:)
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2006, 16:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,494
Posted By Rossman_999
Check engine light

Ive had the check engine light coming on a few times now, but the next time I start it its out.

On most cars you can download a code via the mileometer, can you do this on the 999? and is there a...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 22:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By Rossman_999
A good solution to the heavy wrists is to eat...

A good solution to the heavy wrists is to eat lots of pies and develop a big belly, therfore when your on the bike all the wieght is on your belly rather than your wrists. -well it works for me!
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Feb-2006, 23:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,270
Posted By Rossman_999
yes but only when the weather is good and no salt...

yes but only when the weather is good and no salt on the road. (not that often in Scotland), its a 1 hour ride (45 miles) and its a good fun even if the 999 is not the best at filtering and needing...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Feb-2006, 22:11
Replies: 15
Views: 3,035
Posted By Rossman_999
On the bolts that mount the pillion footpegs....

On the bolts that mount the pillion footpegs.

Ive also got an ABUS disck lock mounted on their carrier just above it, dosent look fantastic but it works well.
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2006, 00:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Rossman_999
One word WHY! If Red is Fastest, Yellow is not...

One word WHY!

If Red is Fastest, Yellow is not where does clear come?
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 00:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Rossman_999
Sorry to hijack the thread, Ive got the ABBA...

Sorry to hijack the thread,

Ive got the ABBA stand as well and echo everyone as its a great bit of kit, very easy to use and solid as a rock.

However I dont think the ABBA Front lift will fit a...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jan-2006, 20:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By Rossman_999
I can see it fine. They look nothing like my 53...

I can see it fine.

They look nothing like my 53 999BP
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jan-2006, 19:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,156
Posted By Rossman_999
http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf Try this

http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf

Try this
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jan-2006, 18:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By Rossman_999
The hairdryer worked great, now ive just to clean...

The hairdryer worked great, now ive just to clean the chain lube of it before the wife gets home!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jan-2006, 13:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By Rossman_999
Removal of the adhesive of wheel balance weights

Has anyone found a successful way of removing the Gunk left from old wheel balance weights. I have been using stronger and stronger solvent but nothing seams to be budging it!!

Any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Jan-2006, 21:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,118
Posted By Rossman_999
1105.6 It is rather anoying!!! :cool:

1105.6 It is rather anoying!!!

:cool:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Dec-2005, 11:42
Replies: 9
Views: 4,924
Posted By Rossman_999
You should not be hit with vat for purchases in...

You should not be hit with vat for purchases in Germany as normally you would have paid German sales tax.

You can (if you are unlucky) be hit with VAT (and collection charge) only if you purchase...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Dec-2005, 17:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,565
Posted By Rossman_999
In this temperature the in built heating is a...

In this temperature the in built heating is a welcome addition in the frozen north!!
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Dec-2005, 19:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By Rossman_999
Try an Abba stand. Its a simple 1 man operation...

Try an Abba stand. Its a simple 1 man operation to lift the wheel with no danger of the bike falling.

http://www.abbastands.co.uk/
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