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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 29-Mar-2014, 08:14
Replies: 3
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Posted By Dougie748
Thanks Guys for your reply, I'm going to check it...

Thanks Guys for your reply, I'm going to check it out today.
Was just thinking as I think I had similar problem a few years ago with my 748 and it was a goosed battery.
I got fuel drove roughly 9...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Mar-2014, 13:53
Replies: 3
Views: 5,857
Posted By Dougie748
Ducati 848 misfire.

Took bike out today for mot after sitting in garage all winter. Battery always on charger.
Went for fuel rode about 9 miles got mot and on the way back as I went to overtake the bike was misfiring...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Mar-2014, 13:50
Replies: 4
Views: 4,644
Posted By Dougie748
Cheers skidlids managed to get pivot out and...

Cheers skidlids managed to get pivot out and leavers fitted.
Clutch leaver feels a little tight though.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 27-Mar-2014, 23:39
Replies: 4
Views: 4,644
Posted By Dougie748
Thanks skidlids, I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

Thanks skidlids, I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 27-Mar-2014, 20:55
Replies: 4
Views: 4,644
Posted By Dougie748
Removal of brake and clutch leavers

Just been out at my Ducati 848 to change the original leavers to shorty type.
When I took of the brake leaver I couldn't remove the round part that goes into the rubber grommet from the leaver.
Can...
Forum: New User Introductions 05-Aug-2013, 12:05
Replies: 2
Views: 2,952
Posted By Dougie748
Cheers skidlids. Managed a short run for the...

Cheers skidlids.

Managed a short run for the first time yesterday on my 848 as I'm just recovering from a broken collarbone.
Anyway I am we'll pleased with the 848, handles great light and...
Forum: New User Introductions 26-Jul-2013, 00:05
Replies: 2
Views: 2,952
Posted By Dougie748
Hello again

Been on here a couple of years ago. Sold my 1098 as I thought it was time to take it easy and bought a cruiser :-( well I know now I still have a few sport bike years in me yet.
Anyway I am pleased...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 25-Jun-2011, 20:35
Replies: 10
Views: 6,680
Posted By Dougie748
Thanks Bionicle as it turned out to be No 4...

Thanks Bionicle as it turned out to be No 4 fuse.
Dash now working.

I checked all the fuses and they all looked okay but on further inspection No 4 fuse for the instrument panel was faulty and fell...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jun-2011, 20:25
Replies: 10
Views: 6,680
Posted By Dougie748
Still blank dash. Got the fairing off now and...

Still blank dash. Got the fairing off now and disconnected the dash then reconnected but still no display or lights on.
When the alarm is set off the dash display flashes on and off with the alarm...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 11-Jun-2011, 13:38
Replies: 10
Views: 6,680
Posted By Dougie748
Had a good look and all seems to be okay other...

Had a good look and all seems to be okay other than the dash blank and indicators not working.
The only way to start the bike is by doing the following.
1 Arm bike with the remote indicators flash...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Jun-2011, 20:45
Replies: 10
Views: 6,680
Posted By Dougie748
Checked all the fuses in the fuse box above the...

Checked all the fuses in the fuse box above the battery and the large fuse to the left of the battery.
Disconected the battery and still no dash blank.
Just need to figure out how to get into the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Jun-2011, 23:17
Replies: 10
Views: 6,680
Posted By Dougie748
Ducati 1098 blank Dash

Looking for some advice please.
Out at the weekend and all of a sudden the dash went blank, nothing showing not even any lights showing on the dash.
At the same time my headlight went off along with...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 19-Apr-2011, 22:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,288
Posted By Dougie748
Cheers Stealth that could possibly have been the...

Cheers Stealth that could possibly have been the problem as I wear the remote round my neck under my leathers.
Never thought of that before so I'll try it on my key ring to see if this solves this...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Apr-2011, 14:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,288
Posted By Dougie748
2007 Ducati 1098 died for a few seconds.

Can anyone help here?
Was out yesterday on my 1098 and after about 80 miles I was easing off the throttle to about 30mph and all of a sudden the engine stopped I pressed the starter button while free...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Feb-2011, 09:57
Replies: 6
Views: 5,380
Posted By Dougie748
Ha Ha nice one Bionicle was wondering if this...

Ha Ha nice one Bionicle was wondering if this would be noticed:burn:
Just got the bike in Nov with new tyre and only managed out once for a few miles as the roads up here been crap ha ha.
Was not...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Feb-2011, 19:21
Replies: 6
Views: 5,380
Posted By Dougie748
Lockwire on Rear sprocket nuts.

Is the lock wire on my rear sprocket nuts a standard fitting from new or has the previous owner added this?
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae42/1309dougie/PIC_0302.jpg
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 12-Feb-2011, 00:07
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Thumbs up Cheers Antonye.....wheel looks much better with...

Cheers Antonye.....wheel looks much better with the red tape on and am well pleased as it looks just like your Hypermotrad wheel.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 12-Feb-2011, 00:04
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Ashleyford, I had tried this before on another...

Hi Ashleyford, I had tried this before on another bike years ago and made a hash of it.
But this time it was no problem with the plastic applicator supplied with the rim tape. If you have the balance...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Feb-2011, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
What you think? Rim tape...

What you think? Rim tape fitted.
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae42/1309dougie/WithRimSticker.jpg
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Feb-2011, 17:22
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Well Antonye you were spot on the colour is the...

Well Antonye you were spot on the colour is the closest to Ducati Red as I have seen. Bought them this afternoon and fitted them in no time. Here is the link to Halfords for the wheel rim...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Feb-2011, 13:30
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Thanks Antonye, ill take my seat cowl into...

Thanks Antonye, ill take my seat cowl into halfords to see the colour match.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Feb-2011, 12:38
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Hi mate got a sample from my local sign/graphic...

Hi mate got a sample from my local sign/graphic place and it still looks orange.
Thanks for your reply but still looking for Ducati Red wheel trim tape if anyone knows where to purchase it.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 01-Feb-2011, 11:11
Replies: 13
Views: 8,862
Posted By Dougie748
Red Wheel Rim Tape

Was going to fit the red wheel rim tape to my 1098. Bought some off ebay but it looks more like orange than the red I paid for.
Does anyone know whare I could buy the Ducati red rim tape?
Thanks in...
Forum: New User Introductions 28-Sep-2009, 19:44
Replies: 9
Views: 3,350
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Kev Your 996 looks stunning. I also have the...

Hi Kev

Your 996 looks stunning. I also have the 748E (52) and love it to bits. Is it just the power that is better?

Doug
Forum: New User Introductions 19-Sep-2009, 11:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,882
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Scott and welcome. Just thought I would reply...

Hi Scott and welcome.
Just thought I would reply to you as I am newish to the Duacti too, just over a year now and on my second 748, only upgraded from a 1999 (yellow) to get newer 2002 (Red) one....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2009, 23:16
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Just to update all. The fuse was the one on the...

Just to update all. The fuse was the one on the bike for the fan....no wonder a couldntfind it. Anyway the alarm was goosed so I had it removed. So am back on the road.

Thanks again all for your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2009, 00:06
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Chris thanks for your reply. I have just spent...

Hi Chris thanks for your reply. I have just spent the last 3 hours looking for the fuse with no joy. I have even started to take the tape off the wiring loom as I was told it could be taped over....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 19:53
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Antonye yes got the instructions thanks. Spoke...

Hi Antonye yes got the instructions thanks. Spoke to a rep at Meta and he said it sounds like the alarm fuse has blown.
I have checked high and low and am unable to find the fuse line...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 16:01
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Adam just checked and its a Meta 357.

Hi Adam just checked and its a Meta 357.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 16:00
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Ian replaced the fob battery this morning and...

Hi Ian replaced the fob battery this morning and nothing. I am unable to enter the code as the led is not on. Tried turning ignition on and off with the fob pressed and nothing. I have looked...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 00:39
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Antonye tried shaking the bike too but no...

Hi Antonye tried shaking the bike too but no alarm sounding. The led does not even come on.
Yes looks like Ill need to have someone check it out.
Just thought I would post this as someone may know...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 00:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Chris I have these instructions but when I...

Hi Chris I have these instructions but when I turn the ignition on no alarm sounds and pressing the alarm remote does nothing.
Im sure the alarm is stuck in sleep mode though so I just need to find...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2009, 23:59
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Hi Adam I would if I new how.

Hi Adam I would if I new how.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2009, 23:29
Replies: 22
Views: 5,554
Posted By Dougie748
Ducati 748 sleep mode alarm

Hi I have a problem with my Ducati 748. Bike not used for a couple of weeks and when I pressed the meta alarm key fob to disarm there is nothing. Looks like the alarm has went into sleep mode. I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2009, 23:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,190
Posted By Dougie748
Not sure what the standard rear sproket is so...

Not sure what the standard rear sproket is so what the difference and do you run standard front sproket and chain?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2009, 15:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,190
Posted By Dougie748
I'm converted to Ducati's

I have been on bikes since 1974ish. My first bike was a FS1E. Since then I have always had a bike of some sort. Most recently I have owned kawa zx9r, cbr1000, gsxr 1000 and even a vn 1500. Last year...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2009, 21:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,504
Posted By Dougie748
Ha ha thanks mate if i win the lottery I will buy...

Ha ha thanks mate if i win the lottery I will buy a new headlight or maybe a 1098.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2009, 21:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,504
Posted By Dougie748
hi chris i have sent you a pm.

hi chris i have sent you a pm.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2009, 19:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,504
Posted By Dougie748
Thanks Chris, when sitting on the bike i need the...

Thanks Chris, when sitting on the bike i need the right glass to repair my headlight.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2009, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,504
Posted By Dougie748
Thanks antoyne for this. all i need to do now is...

Thanks antoyne for this. all i need to do now is search for either a replacement unit or a new glass.
Cheers
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2009, 20:11
Replies: 10
Views: 3,504
Posted By Dougie748
Ducati 748E headlight 2002

My headlight has a large crack on one lense. Can the glass be replaced or do I need to purchase a complete unit. If so any idea where to find one cheap as I beleive they are over £300 new.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2009, 16:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By Dougie748
Advice on 02 Ducati 748E

Hi just sold my 99 748bp (yellow) and now looking for newer MODEL in RED.
Can anyone give me some advice on the E model. I am currently looking to buy a 52 748E RED 8,500 miles FSH. £3500,Is the E...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2009, 22:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Dougie748
pardon my ignorance but is there just the one...

pardon my ignorance but is there just the one seal which goes round the outer edge of the filter. If so then this was on the old filter. Yes I will watch i dont over tighten. Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2009, 22:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Dougie748
I will try to tighten is more to see if this...

I will try to tighten is more to see if this stops the leak. Cheers Mac-Os
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2009, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Dougie748
after a short run there is oil down the filter...

after a short run there is oil down the filter and on the bottom of the down pipe. I have only tightened it by hand, suppose I could tighten it more with the tool.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2009, 20:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Dougie748
748 oil filter leak

Help I have just changed the oil and oil filter and noticed I now have a leak from the oil filter after running it. The filter is hand tight and I smeared the oring seal with oil before fitting. If I...
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