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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2005, 23:06
Replies: 29
Views: 2,998
Posted By marksduc748
different strokes for different folks and thats...

different strokes for different folks and thats different. unfortunately its a no no for me.
have you ever thought of going back to a japanese bike??? :lol:
Forum: Stolen Bikes 26-Aug-2005, 19:12
Replies: 25
Views: 14,880
Posted By marksduc748
good for you fella!!

good for you fella!!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 26-Aug-2005, 13:22
Replies: 25
Views: 14,880
Posted By marksduc748
no wonder people take the law into there own...

no wonder people take the law into there own hands. and this is a sad example. has the insurance paid out now the full amount??
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2005, 12:52
Replies: 19
Views: 2,422
Posted By marksduc748
what on?? dont think you can on the 749 or 999...

what on?? dont think you can on the 749 or 999 but I have been known to be wrong. easy on the 748 916 etc just be carefull not to bend the pins when pushing the chip in.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2005, 15:32
Replies: 20
Views: 2,612
Posted By marksduc748
they come off easy enough with out a tool. and...

they come off easy enough with out a tool. and yep the O ring comes with the new filter.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 01:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By marksduc748
can you tell us any more such as: is the rear...

can you tell us any more such as:
is the rear wheel spining free when in gear??
was you riding it when it happened??
is it hard to find any gear?? running or not.

not good running it till you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 00:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,312
Posted By marksduc748
been down this road many a time and some times...

been down this road many a time and some times its more trouble than it is worth, nelly said the right thing by saying you could always reframe it then youll have the log book but all depends on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 16:24
Replies: 31
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Views: 2,746
Posted By marksduc748
No! it needs a spray job :P

No! it needs a spray job :P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 13:21
Replies: 22
Views: 2,310
Posted By marksduc748
I run DOT 6 and it isnt that bad. they stock it...

I run DOT 6 and it isnt that bad. they stock it in the demon tweeks catalogue
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 21:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,422
Posted By marksduc748
ah ah! best put the kettle on first before you...

ah ah! best put the kettle on first before you sit down to read shazaams reply but good advice given.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 11:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,004
Posted By marksduc748
welcome and just had a nosey on ...

welcome and just had a nosey on http://home.comcast.net/~aortner264789mi/FirstPage/1036cs.htm and he has some nice stuff on there.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jul-2005, 20:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,277
Posted By marksduc748
yup sounds like that to me so stick your head...

yup sounds like that to me so stick your head under the front of the fairing and youll see the lock stop there.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2005, 20:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By marksduc748
stunning !

stunning !
Forum: Stolen Bikes 08-Jul-2005, 14:10
Replies: 2
Views: 6,994
Posted By marksduc748
sorry to hear and good luck on the return or pay...

sorry to hear and good luck on the return or pay out.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2005, 19:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,246
Posted By marksduc748
yep get it changed I had one leaking and the...

yep get it changed I had one leaking and the local duc agent booked it in and new was fitted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2005, 22:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,260
Posted By marksduc748
crikey! seeing bikes like that often make me...

crikey! seeing bikes like that often make me wonder how people walk away from them. I guess its replaceble and you are here to tell the tale which is a good thing. sorry to hear about your mate and...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-May-2005, 23:40
Replies: 26
Views: 4,892
Posted By marksduc748
go powder. cos been there and done that and wish...

go powder. cos been there and done that and wish I went powder the first time round. and yes I had to put in new bearings which cost me £28 for the pair.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2005, 11:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,348
Posted By marksduc748
wow! shazaam thats a short reply for you today! ...

wow! shazaam thats a short reply for you today! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2005, 23:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,354
Posted By marksduc748
welcome aboard and did they say that you have to...

welcome aboard and did they say that you have to let us use your home for our holidays for the first few months?? :D:D:D:D oh well worth a try! youll get good advice of some chaps on here...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2005, 23:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,348
Posted By marksduc748
might be the drive on the front wheel cos for...

might be the drive on the front wheel cos for some reason when built they are dry. and the full drive is only just over twenty pounds but like others have said go for the cable first.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2005, 00:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By marksduc748
it is a 04 I think and the other is a brand newy...

it is a 04 I think and the other is a brand newy and had nothing but problems with the clocks. well that will teach em for not buying ducs. :D:D
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Apr-2005, 11:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,852
Posted By marksduc748
miles on clocks

I ride with a couple of milles on week ends and got onto the conversation about clocks. one of them was saying if he takes hes battery off hes bike and leaves it for a few weeks that it loses its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2005, 23:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Posted By marksduc748
good set of pads and dot 6 fluid. does dissapear...

good set of pads and dot 6 fluid. does dissapear sometimes but loads better. The exhaust link pipe could be what cooks the fluid.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 02:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By marksduc748
cheers nelly i'll give it a go tomorrow.

cheers nelly i'll give it a go tomorrow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 00:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By marksduc748
had a problem for a while with mine selecting...

had a problem for a while with mine selecting neutral and can when i adjust the dial on the lever, was told by a ducati mechanic that a after market slave will solve it, is this the case??
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2005, 22:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,984
Posted By marksduc748
i got just the caps and then bought the springs...

i got just the caps and then bought the springs with stainless bolts off there too but not the same guy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2005, 22:50
Replies: 22
Views: 3,093
Posted By marksduc748
now then its "carbon can company" you...

now then its "carbon can company" you want but its owned by steve at raceways. dont know if theres a link from the race ways site
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2005, 20:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,093
Posted By marksduc748
raceways in fleetwood lancashire does them. cant...

raceways in fleetwood lancashire does them. cant find the number but they are in northwest yellow pages
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 17:07
Replies: 25
Views: 4,458
Posted By marksduc748
powder without a doubt, had a set of my marvics...

powder without a doubt, had a set of my marvics painted in 2 pack and was chipped in one season. so powder for me from now on. just make sure you get them blasted yourself. which was easy for me cos...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Feb-2005, 15:52
Replies: 54
Views: 7,923
Posted By marksduc748
if we all liked the same thing then there...

if we all liked the same thing then there wouldn't be this discusion going on now. dont just look at the performance of the both bikes cos half the time you cant use it any way. look at all your...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 22:01
Replies: 54
Views: 7,923
Posted By marksduc748
different strokes for different folks. its not...

different strokes for different folks. its not all down to power, its looks and handling too. ride a good one and youll be converted like the rest of us ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By marksduc748
i had and turned out to be a relay near the...

i had and turned out to be a relay near the battery and was because i had ridden it in heavy rain (wasnt my choice but got caught out in it) they replaced the battery cos was under warrenty but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 23:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,841
Posted By marksduc748
( can you imagine any bloke putting up with...

( can you imagine any bloke putting up with wearing high heels for more than 10 minutes )



hey! I live in blackpool and half the guys here wear high heels. loads of sheeza geezas or cocks...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 23:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By marksduc748
yep as I said to your other message it is there...

yep as I said to your other message it is there to keep the chip in place if you can try to either use that one or get a replacement one, I just used a bit of silicone to stick mine on the chip but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 23:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By marksduc748
its there to hold the chip in place.

its there to hold the chip in place.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2005, 23:35
Replies: 36
Views: 2,897
Posted By marksduc748
slide hammer is what they use for removing...

slide hammer is what they use for removing certain dents. once you see one youll know how it works but the screws you get with them are usually soft so best to put a steel self tapper in it. screw...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2005, 19:45
Replies: 36
Views: 2,897
Posted By marksduc748
it will come out with a cheap slide hammer. make...

it will come out with a cheap slide hammer. make sure its a good screw in it or it will just snap off but screw it in a good three or four turns and one good tug its out youll just have to push a...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2005, 18:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,287
Posted By marksduc748
when you push it back it is far from idle! ...

when you push it back it is far from idle! :lol: more like cruise control it is there for when you first fire your bike up (if needed) which makes it a choke lever :frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Feb-2005, 23:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,287
Posted By marksduc748
fast idle?? better known as the choke lever. ...

fast idle?? better known as the choke lever. you could alsways run a pull and push type lever and cable to somewhere off the switch gear like some imports have them near the clocks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 22:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,355
Posted By marksduc748
where are you? if lancashire way then there a...

where are you? if lancashire way then there a place called swan bearings in preston area.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2005, 13:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,256
Posted By marksduc748
ok I hold my hand up maybe it is, to be honest I...

ok I hold my hand up maybe it is, to be honest I dont know where the clocks are cos I never look at them.
theres always some good advice and banter on here I must say!! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2005, 21:13
Replies: 16
Views: 2,256
Posted By marksduc748
oh yes! we thought your bodyform ultra light...

oh yes! we thought your bodyform ultra light had slipped....:frog::frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2005, 17:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,256
Posted By marksduc748
no its not! :lol::lol::lol:

no its not! :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 13:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,693
Posted By marksduc748
I have a spare set of barrels and heads complete...

I have a spare set of barrels and heads complete for my 749s but nothing for the 748.
are they the same?
I am holding on to them for that reason.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 12:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,902
Posted By marksduc748
I've got a few odds and sods lying around if he...

I've got a few odds and sods lying around if he does decide to go down that road.
I always found the bigger bits are easy to get its the little things that seem to cost the money. any way good luck...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 28-Jan-2005, 12:46
Replies: 7
Views: 7,666
Posted By marksduc748
thank god I dont live in cambodia but there...

thank god I dont live in cambodia but there again you'll be lucky to see a ducati out there. shame it didnt say in the uk then the thiefs might think twice!
we all would like to take the law into...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 02:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,902
Posted By marksduc748
well still some days on it but would be worth...

well still some days on it but would be worth watching to see what it ends at. they never really come up on this side of the water cos insurance companies try to get them break only which means cant...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 01:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,902
Posted By marksduc748
I've done a couple of 749S and would do it again...

I've done a couple of 749S and would do it again but by the time youve done it you could buy a straight one with less hasle, wouldnt be on any list. he might be better pricing things now then he...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 16:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By marksduc748
"lol" ant was you no good at maths...

"lol" ant was you no good at maths when at school?:lol::lol: you could always stick a tube in it
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 19:15
Replies: 14
Views: 10,006
Posted By marksduc748
from past experience they use a slide hammer and...

from past experience they use a slide hammer and it pulls the egnition out and then just shove a screw driver in the hole to click steering lock off, quite simple really, thats why we use alarms and...
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