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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Aug-2014, 17:03
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Posted By Clippy
Thanks Chris - e-mail sent to Scorpio...

Thanks Chris - e-mail sent to Scorpio...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Aug-2014, 22:58
Replies: 8
Views: 9,202
Posted By Clippy
Cheers for the link Chris - I've not used ebay to...

Cheers for the link Chris - I've not used ebay to buy abroad before but guess there's no reason to assume it should be any less reliable than buying in the UK...

For anyone interested in the damage...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Aug-2014, 16:48
Replies: 8
Views: 9,202
Posted By Clippy
Heeeeelllllllppppp!!!!

I've traced around all the wiring...all looks OK - no pinches, scuffs, cuts or breaks that I can see...

I've replaced all the relays I can find - now at least the fuel pump isn't running all the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 30-Jul-2014, 11:57
Replies: 8
Views: 9,202
Posted By Clippy
That's my start point then...and as the lighting...

That's my start point then...and as the lighting and dash fuses are blowing maybe the headlamp and dash plugs needs investigting too if the realy doesn't cure the problem...

If both these fail to...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 29-Jul-2014, 11:47
Replies: 8
Views: 9,202
Posted By Clippy
Electrical Gremlins

How do folks - long time, no see...!

I'm after some help with an electrical problem on my 1098...

This started with the neutral light not coming on, then the orange warning light flashed up on the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 31-Mar-2014, 14:54
Replies: 3
Views: 5,697
Posted By Clippy
1098 radiator leak

Mine did this at the end of last year and faced with the options of replace at silly money or re-core at half the silly money I took the advice Kempston Radiators in Bedford and allowed them to seal...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Oct-2013, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By Clippy
Does a bit...I wonder where everyone went?

Does a bit...I wonder where everyone went?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Oct-2013, 15:32
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By Clippy
I Know the Feeling...

Waiting for confirmation of delivery time for a 2007 1098...6 years and 11 months after selling the 998S Bayliss!

There's been a Honda SP2 and a Triumph 675 Daytona in between, not to mention a TVR...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2006, 14:23
Replies: 25
Views: 4,421
Posted By Clippy
Photos - not great

Photos as promised, but the quality is not great.

I guess the key is that I have carbon Termis, so the bungees don't melt where they wrap down alongside the exhausts at the rear...

...and panniers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2006, 14:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,421
Posted By Clippy
Panniers

Oxford Humpback Throwovers work quite well on a 998 - I've done 2 trips to Italy with these and they're far more stable than a tailpack as the weights lower down and therefore causes less wobble...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2006, 18:14
Replies: 34
Views: 7,819
Posted By Clippy
Hi Les, Long time no see - since the rather damp...

Hi Les,

Long time no see - since the rather damp Rockingham DSC day I think?!

Just in case you're interested, I'm on the verge of selling by 998S Bayliss Replica (I swapped the SPS for this last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 18:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,575
Posted By Clippy
Spot on for the Romboni crash - Monza 1999 Race 1...

Spot on for the Romboni crash - Monza 1999 Race 1 at the Parabolica...

As he came off his foot caught in the back wheel - not too much of a problem until Rambo and the bike came to the gravel, when...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 18:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,323
Posted By Clippy
I have a Bayliss Rep - 15,500 miles on the clock...

I have a Bayliss Rep - 15,500 miles on the clock and going like a train!!!

Why is something with 9,000 miles on too much? I did 4,500 on mine in 12 weeks and it sings like a dream - the best Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 19:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,556
Posted By Clippy
Extreme Paint in Wellingborough on 01933 441999 -...

Extreme Paint in Wellingborough on 01933 441999 - speak to Nick.

Did an Aprilia for me 3 years ago and it was a fantastic job.

Giles

[Edited on 15-2-2006 by Clippy]

[Edited on 15-2-2006 by Clippy]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2005, 19:16
Replies: 29
Views: 3,706
Posted By Clippy
I bought a 748BP new from OYB in 1999 and it wore...

I bought a 748BP new from OYB in 1999 and it wore through red in exactly the same place under the seat unit...

...in fact, you may have my old bike...

Reg No doesn't start S611 does it?

Giles
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Nov-2005, 09:32
Replies: 164
Views: 32,024
Posted By Clippy
Brands sounds promising for me... ...money ready...

Brands sounds promising for me...

...money ready to be put where mouth is when further details are known!

Giles
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Nov-2005, 19:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,991
Posted By Clippy
Dibs, The 996SPS at Ducati Aylesbury was mine -...

Dibs,

The 996SPS at Ducati Aylesbury was mine - see avatar left <---

It goes like the proverbial brown stuff off a very shiney shovel!

If your mate wants some more information and history I'm more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Nov-2005, 13:46
Replies: 22
Views: 3,240
Posted By Clippy
Pirelli tyre pressures - I run 32psi front (2.2...

Pirelli tyre pressures - I run 32psi front (2.2 bar) and 36psi rear (2.4 bar) on Diablo Corsas as recommended by Pirelli.

Giles
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 20:39
Replies: 29
Views: 3,182
Posted By Clippy
Had two Mille's between 2001 and 2003 - since...

Had two Mille's between 2001 and 2003 - since then I've had a 996SPS and a 998S and would NEVER go back to the Mille as a sportsbike.

Wouldn't rule out a Futura as a tourer though as the motor is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 16:04
Replies: 36
Views: 3,168
Posted By Clippy
I've only used the back brake on the 998 to hold...

I've only used the back brake on the 998 to hold it on my sloping drive while I start the engine and put my gloves on.

Mashed right ankle stops me moving that foot around too much on the bike, so...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Sep-2005, 15:55
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By Clippy
No Limits usually run a couple of 'Novice Only'...

No Limits usually run a couple of 'Novice Only' days through the year atSnetterton as the circuit is pretty easy to learn, has lefts and rights and is therefore a reasonable starting point for track...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2005, 09:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,771
Posted By Clippy
For my money it'll be cush drives - the 'clonk'...

For my money it'll be cush drives - the 'clonk' is the hub moving due to the circlip groove being worn and introducing some play into the set-up.

Check if this is the case by pushing the bike...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Sep-2005, 19:58
Replies: 18
Views: 2,655
Posted By Clippy
Redgate - turn in late to give yourself plenty of...

Redgate - turn in late to give yourself plenty of room on the exit
Hollywood - not much to say really
Craner - heeheeheeheeheehee!
Old Hairpin - faster than you might think as it's not a hairpin, but...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2005, 13:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,782
Posted By Clippy
I was coming down from Andorra towards Barcelona...

I was coming down from Andorra towards Barcelona - leading 3 other riders, in the dark - when we hit an already deceased Labrador that was lying in the road halfway round a corner.

We all suffered a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Sep-2005, 23:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,019
Posted By Clippy
I'll be there - Foggy trackday bodywork on the...

I'll be there - Foggy trackday bodywork on the 998 and Alpinestars/Crafar lid - with my bro'in-law on his R6.

We'll be in garage 10/11 to be at the front of the queue for the session formation -...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Aug-2005, 09:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Clippy
Craig, Thanks for posting those - the queue for...

Craig,

Thanks for posting those - the queue for the official photos was a nightmare (yes, I'm still sucker enough to keep buying more photos of myself on track)!!

See you at another track soon -...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2005, 18:36
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Clippy
The real benefit of a slipper is when riding hard...

The real benefit of a slipper is when riding hard and fast, such as on track, you don't have time to let the brakes do the braking THEN change into the right gear for driving through and out of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 18:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By Clippy
My 996 SPS did this intermittantly for a while -...

My 996 SPS did this intermittantly for a while - turned out to be a loose connection into the P8 computer.

There are 2 multi-plugs that go into the unit - one either side at the top/front of each...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Aug-2005, 14:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Clippy
You weren't wrong about the chicane, and the...

You weren't wrong about the chicane, and the hairpin before it......YUK!!!!:barfy:

These are so car orientated and I found it really hard to find any line that truly worked on the bike....

On the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 14:28
Replies: 50
Views: 10,749
Posted By Clippy
Some have more problems than others - my 748 was...

Some have more problems than others - my 748 was off the road 13 times in 2 years (13000 miles) due to various bits failing.

My SPS had the cush drives go in the 4500 miles (1 year) I had that.

My...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jul-2005, 14:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,557
Posted By Clippy
Silverstone GP - 08/08

Anyone doing the Silverstone GP day on the 8th August with Focused Events?

I've just booked in the Inters - first time at Silverstone though, so does anyone have any hints?
Cheers

Giles
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 14:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,370
Posted By Clippy
Guys, Are you referring to the coil-in-the-cap...

Guys,

Are you referring to the coil-in-the-cap type thingy that means that a low tension lead runs to each cylinder? Black gizmo about 4-6" long?

If so, and you may know this already, the Ducati...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jul-2005, 13:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By Clippy
Andy, I fitted 4-pad calipers from an RSV-R to...

Andy,

I fitted 4-pad calipers from an RSV-R to my SPS, so the answer is yes, they do fit and are the same.

Giles
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 18:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Clippy
If neutral is hard to select, try bleeding the...

If neutral is hard to select, try bleeding the clutch system - it's often down to air in the hydaulics which compressews and doesn't push the clutch out far enough to stop it dragging...

...and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2005, 09:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By Clippy
I had this happen just before a CSS day last...

I had this happen just before a CSS day last year, replaced the offending cush drive and 3 others that looked dodgy as I could only get my hands on 4 spares in time.

The 5th one let go in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 09:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By Clippy
Sounds exactly like an oil pressure switch...

Sounds exactly like an oil pressure switch problem to me. I had 13 of these little devils go on my 748, and it went something like this: -

1) Starts flickering at tickover
2) Stays on all the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Jul-2005, 19:20
Replies: 89
Views: 17,925
Posted By Clippy
Had Class A on my licence for 9 years: - 92...

Had Class A on my licence for 9 years: -

92 Kawasaki ZZR600
97 Suzuki GSXR600
99 Ducati 748 BP
01 Aprilia RSV Mille
01 Aprilia RSV Mille (that's not a typo, it was an 18 day old Mille vs. car battle...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Jul-2005, 19:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By Clippy
The water problem sounds like air somewhere in...

The water problem sounds like air somewhere in the system that's not finding it's way back to the header tank.

Had this on a Westfield I used to drive - trapped air would expand and force water back...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 09:56
Replies: 33
Views: 6,141
Posted By Clippy
David, Sold a '99 SPS earlier this year for a...

David,

Sold a '99 SPS earlier this year for a '02 998S, so I guess I'm closest so far to your dilema...

Buy the SPS if your trips are reasonably short and not around town, if you enjoy trackdays...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 18:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By Clippy
Sounds to me like there's air in the fluid...

Sounds to me like there's air in the fluid somewhere and therefore the clutch is dragging...

I had a Mille that dragged it's clutch all around Italy and the hotter it got, the more it clunked and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 09:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By Clippy
It's supposed to have dished ones front and back,...

It's supposed to have dished ones front and back, but not warped ones in the middle that mean that the friction plates are only touching in certain places...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 09:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By Clippy
Well... My local dealer has got to the bottom of...

Well...

My local dealer has got to the bottom of this at last - after stack measuring and friction plate replacement, playing with master cylinder actuating screws, bleeding the system etc etc it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 09:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By Clippy
Cheers Guys, The biting point is very near the...

Cheers Guys,

The biting point is very near the full extent of lever travel, so maybe that also points to the pack being too shallow - if it was deeper the pressure plate would be further away from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2005, 13:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By Clippy
It did it on the 600 mile old standard plate pack...

It did it on the 600 mile old standard plate pack and on the new SP pack.

The springs came with the slipper clutch kit.

Everything in the clutch is as it came out of the box.

I'm baffled...

Giles
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2005, 13:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By Clippy
HELP!!! Clutch Slip

It's an old problem, but this time there's a new twist...

I have a 998S with a Ducati Performance Bucci Slipper Clutch.

When I accelerate from 4,000ish revs the revs rise, but there's no increase...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 13:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,284
Posted By Clippy
Not sure I'd want to go there mate... You could...

Not sure I'd want to go there mate...

You could replace the lower half of your fairings with 998S ones as they're designed to work with a belly pan.

Alternatively I'd get some pattern fairings with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2005, 13:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,129
Posted By Clippy
Scotty, I wish I was kidding - 12 switches in...

Scotty,

I wish I was kidding - 12 switches in 13500 miles.

The last replacement to go in was not a Ducati item - hey presto, no more failures!

I should point out though that the standard switch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 14:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,129
Posted By Clippy
You could take the comprehensive Shazzam...

You could take the comprehensive Shazzam approach...but before you do I'd not run the engine again, buy a new oil pressure switch for a tenner, fit it and start the engine.

If it still does it...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2005, 09:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By Clippy
Jas, I'll drop you a U2U in a few days - I'm...

Jas,

I'll drop you a U2U in a few days - I'm putting together a few trackday options for me and some mates, and as we'll be heading off in a group from Tring to where ever we go I'll give you the...
Forum: Monsters 29-Mar-2005, 17:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,293
Posted By Clippy
Rattler, I've not done one on a Ducati, but the...

Rattler,

I've not done one on a Ducati, but the wet clutch on the Mille didn't need the oil drained before the change - just rest the bike on the side stand and all the oil sits below clutch level...
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