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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2009, 16:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,720
Posted By zhed44
The problem is that parking near my local pound...

The problem is that parking near my local pound shop costs £7.99. :(

Anyway, I had already, independently, hit on the idea of cutting a bit off an old rubber car mat, but these suggestions have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2009, 21:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,720
Posted By zhed44
Bungeeing Stuff to a Mono Seat - How?

I've recently stopped using a rucksack for my commute and therefore I've been bungeeing my bag (a rectangular leather holdall - a bit like a small squashy suitcase) to the tailpiece. However, no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2009, 21:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By zhed44
UPDATE: Ducati UK agreed to pay for 50% of the...

UPDATE:

Ducati UK agreed to pay for 50% of the cost of the rockers. I also pressed hard for a contribution towards the labour for fitting them, but they wouldn't budge. It's better than a slap in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2009, 01:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,092
Posted By zhed44
I've got a pair of 48mm DB Killers (for 50mm...

I've got a pair of 48mm DB Killers (for 50mm Termis). That would still leave a couple of millimeters gap, but if you want them for £20 + P&P please PM me. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2009, 21:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By zhed44
Angry I Had the Dreaded "Rocker" Call Today.....

2 openers and 1 closer. B**locks.

That will mean the bike has had a total of 10 new rockers! Luckily, the other 7 were fitted before I bought the bike.

I have read on here and on similar forums...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2009, 12:22
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Yes, I once dropped my 996S for the same reason...

Yes, I once dropped my 996S for the same reason when I was making a sharp right turn. So I've been there, done that, bought the fairing......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2009, 23:24
Replies: 0
Views: 1,218
Posted By zhed44
Question 748R Ohlins Fork Preload Adjustment

I was having a fiddle with the suspension yesterday.

When I came to set up the front sag using the fork preload, although the blue nuts were turning OK, they didn't seem to be actually winding in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2009, 01:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By zhed44
That's a bit concerning, as I ride in all...

That's a bit concerning, as I ride in all weathers and the 2CTs were great in the wet.

How dodgy?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2009, 22:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By zhed44
Question Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas or Michelin 2CTs?

I've had 2CTs before, and loved them, but there are always loads of keenly priced part-worn Diablo Supercorsas on eBay, so I thought I might give them a shot. However, I'm a bit concerned that they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2009, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,778
Posted By zhed44
Sigma had some FIM stock remaining for the 748R...

Sigma had some FIM stock remaining for the 748R last week, so they may still also have some 996 kit as well.

I also think I was offered a secondhand UM222 by someone when I was on the lookout for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2009, 15:53
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Thanks. The rear isn't squatting noticeably, and...

Thanks. The rear isn't squatting noticeably, and the rear ride height actually seems to be slightly higher than how I recall my 748BP and 996S to have been setup. I haven't measured it - I'm just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2009, 02:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Back to the original question...... Any...

Back to the original question......

Any suggestions?

I'm thinking that a bit more compression damping on the shock might be in order, with a view to stopping the rear squatting or, conversely, the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2009, 20:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Yes, I've thought about jacking up the rear, but...

Yes, I've thought about jacking up the rear, but I'm only 5'8" and so I wouldn't really want to increase the seat height any further. Also, the 748/916 series bikes already lean over an awfully long...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2009, 19:37
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Thanks Shazzam. I take on board the...

Thanks Shazzam.

I take on board the safety/potential tankslapper issues, but TBH, to me, subjectively at least, a bike that steers quickly inspires a lot more confidence and therefore feels a lot...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2009, 01:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By zhed44
Question Track Head Angle - Suspension Setup to Suit?

I've just reset the steering head angle to the track setting.

I know bike setup is a highly individual thing, but does anyone have any suggestions regarding complementary suspension settings?

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2009, 22:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By zhed44
Thanks. That's not bad. If I can get one for...

Thanks. That's not bad. If I can get one for round about that sort of money, I may just repair my battery as a temporary measure until the new one arrives.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2009, 22:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By zhed44
It's not lead to lead. The terminal is made of...

It's not lead to lead. The terminal is made of brass or something similar (see pic: http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures/full/BATTERY/10001745.jpg)

It's difficult to describe because I've reshaped the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2009, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By zhed44
Angry Chemical Metal, Glue, Solder or Braze?

I've managed to shear the -ve terminal off the battery when fitting an Optimate flylead this afternoon.

I don't intend to fork out £70 or whatever it is for a new battery, so I want to try to fix...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2009, 14:55
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
Thanks Adam. You seem to be on a one man mission...

Thanks Adam. You seem to be on a one man mission to improve my bike!

I've already paid for a model specific chip, but I might speak to Sigma on Monday and see if:

(a) Re-burning your chip is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-May-2009, 15:04
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
After exchanging emails with Neil from...

After exchanging emails with Neil from Cornerspeed, who informed me Ultimap have ceased trading and that he can't get hold of them, I've just managed to buy one of the last remaining Ultimap chips...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2009, 22:31
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
It looks like I may have the wrong brain...

It looks like I may have the wrong brain installled (story of my life).

The same chip as mine is on eBay advertised as "748R chip for 45mm road...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2009, 22:24
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
Thanks Gaz. Much appreciated

Thanks Gaz. Much appreciated
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2009, 21:57
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
Thumbs up Thanks for the replies everyone, they've been...

Thanks for the replies everyone, they've been really helpful.

Looks like "FIM chip" is going to be added to the ever expanding "To Do" list then....:)



Are they 'plug and play', or do they need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2009, 18:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By zhed44
Question 748R Rough Running at Low Revs - What Chip is This?

Although I've had the Supersonic Canary for over 4 months now, due to having crashed it at more or less the first bend I encountered after buying it, today is the first time I've actually ridden it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2009, 01:09
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
Hi again. Thanks - I'd love to get her looking...

Hi again.

Thanks - I'd love to get her looking pretty again but,

(a) It's due to be serviced, and money is tight.

(b) I'll probably only fall off again. :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2009, 17:29
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
Thumbs up The Supersonic Canary flies again!

I got the bike back today. All mechanical repairs done.

Ohlins fork bottom

Front wheel spindle

Front tyre (SH)

Straighten and weld front wheel and straighten both discs
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2009, 21:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
I have a "748 fairing" new ebay items...

I have a "748 fairing" new ebay items email notification, but nothing especially cheap apart from my £2.99 panel has come up recently. Having said that, I haven't been searching very hard because the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2009, 23:38
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
27/02/09 UPDATE I spoke to Hagon today and...

27/02/09

UPDATE

I spoke to Hagon today and they have managed to straighten the wheel and both the discs, although they said the wheel was an absolute swine to repair and it looked touch and go...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2009, 23:28
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
Yes, sort of. As I alluded to in the orginal...

Yes, sort of. As I alluded to in the orginal description of the accident, the rearsets were not adjusted correctly. The gear lever was miles out and it made gear changing really awkward with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2009, 14:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By zhed44
We did, and we could have been £250 richer...

We did, and we could have been £250 richer courtesy of You've Been Framed if I'd been filiming it.

We went to a really steep local road covered in hard packed snow and with hardly any traffic. I'd...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2009, 13:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,148
Posted By zhed44
Talking New Ducati Model

Here it is - the Ducati Desmosnowdici.

Using patented MotoGP-derived technology, when fitted with the optional 0.25 BHP Zhed44 engine this state of the art machine can hit speeds in excess of 7mph....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2009, 19:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By zhed44
It was doing the opposite - the pin wanted to...

It was doing the opposite - the pin wanted to pull out of the boot, but stay put in the cylinder.

I presume the actuator is not attached to anything at the master cylinder end and can safely be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2009, 18:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By zhed44
Thanks, that's useful info. I wasn't keen to pull...

Thanks, that's useful info. I wasn't keen to pull too hard on the actuator pin -I once damaged a rear master cylinder by being a bit over enthusiastic with the actuator when fitting rearsets.

After...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2009, 17:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By zhed44
Question How to Remove Front Brake Lever?

This may seem like a really daft question, but I've never had to replace a front brake lever myself before.

Obviously, there is the bolt which acts as a pivot, and that is easy enough to remove,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2009, 23:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By zhed44
Thanks for all the replies everyone. I think...

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

I think I'm going to let Mike (MD) sort it out whilst the bike is in his workshop as he subs the work to someone who'll collect and return the wheel. It works...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2009, 22:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By zhed44
Perfect - thanks :)

Perfect - thanks :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2009, 22:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By zhed44
Question Wheel Repair/Refurb Advice and Recommendations

My 748R's front Marchi picked up a "ding" in its recent accident. :mad:

Pic below.

It looks fairly minor to me, but I've never had to have this sort of repair done before.

Any advice on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2009, 21:52
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
Thanks for all the messages of sympathy etc....

Thanks for all the messages of sympathy etc.

I'm very, very sore today, and have picked up knocks in a few unusual places, namely the inside of my left thigh and my right groin. Most of all, I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2009, 20:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,699
Posted By zhed44
Angry Rider Down - Me :(

I fitted some GB Moto rearsets and while out testing them, I binned it on a right hand bend. I lost the front, the bike went down the road on its RHS, glanced off the kerb, and came to rest on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2009, 21:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By zhed44
Yes, but I'm wondering if it's been set up to...

Yes, but I'm wondering if it's been set up to steer quicker (eg: by raising the rear), or whether "R"s are just a bit more nimble due to their lighter wheels and different suspenders.

If anything,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2009, 18:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By zhed44
It's definitely a 70 profile tyre. I can't...

It's definitely a 70 profile tyre.

I can't check the ride-height at the moment because the bike is away having the alarm replaced under warranty.

Does the +3 rear sprocket also raise the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2009, 18:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By zhed44
Does the 748R Steer Faster Than the Other 748/9** Bikes?

As the title says.

With all my previous 748/9** series bikes, I've had to change the steering head angle to "race" in order to get them to steer a bit quicker. However, even with the head angle set...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2009, 14:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By zhed44
Thumbs up Update - now fitted

Short write up and photos here: http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/ducati-748/25226-handlebar-risers-748-stockists-prices-etc.html#post288831
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2009, 21:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By zhed44
Thanks for that really useful info.

Thanks for that really useful info.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2009, 15:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By zhed44
Yeah, but no, but, see mudguards and V-pieces are...

Yeah, but no, but, see mudguards and V-pieces are cheap and there are loads on eBay, so I'm not that bovvered.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2009, 21:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By zhed44
Anyone bought or fitted these?...

Anyone bought or fitted these?...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2009, 13:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By zhed44
Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll follow up...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll follow up some of the leads suggested.

Re: OE fairings: These usually go for approx £100 a full side, about the same for the top fairing, £40 for a mudguard...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jan-2009, 23:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,844
Posted By zhed44
Aftermarket or Trackday Fairings

I want to put the 748R's fairings and seat unit out of harms way and fit some cheaper (and less nickable) fairings on the bike.

They need to be the sort with light cutouts and I'd also much prefer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2009, 15:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By zhed44
I've just bought a set of the Speedymoto...

I've just bought a set of the Speedymoto adjustables in black. The suppliers (Spareshack) told me I'm the first person in the UK to fit them to a 748/9** series bike, so I'm in uncharted territory...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2009, 22:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,872
Posted By zhed44
Sorry, you're both wrong. BLACK is, without...

Sorry, you're both wrong.

BLACK is, without doubt, the best colour for a Ducati! :p
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