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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2004, 22:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By Mark853
gauge!!!!!

It sounds like the gauge smilo006.

I had the same problem on my 748/853. Fitted 4 gauges all went tits up so i gave up in the end.

JHP did suggest the engine could have been out of ballance causing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2004, 21:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By Mark853
Ducati! Try a breakers?

Ducati!

Try a breakers?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2004, 21:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By Mark853
clean it out in a bit of petrol and then spray it...

clean it out in a bit of petrol and then spray it with some WD40 or some other light spray oil.

As for filter life? For ever realy or a very long time!

Must say i though i had one that fell to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jul-2004, 00:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,168
Posted By Mark853
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2004, 20:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mark853
no worries mate glad you got her running...

no worries mate glad you got her running again:sing::sing::sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2004, 18:05
Replies: 18
Views: 1,903
Posted By Mark853
Hi tp-996, i basicaly addjusted the way it sat on...

Hi tp-996, i basicaly addjusted the way it sat on the swinging arm with a round file, spacers and plenty of time!

Sorry took so long to get back to you but been busy!
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 21:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,262
Posted By Mark853
Now we know why Ducati's are so expesive? To...

Now we know why Ducati's are so expesive?

To pay for the warranty cover:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 20:54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,903
Posted By Mark853
Yes yes got a hole in my hugger as...

Yes yes got a hole in my hugger as well:mad:

It's a Ducati thing, you know the 'character' the ducati dealers refer too:lol:

Anyway repaired mine with fiberglass matting, looked okay.

[Edited on...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jun-2004, 23:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,444
Posted By Mark853
You must be joking:lol::lol:

You must be joking:lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2004, 23:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By Mark853
Should be okay but you just need to check the...

Should be okay but you just need to check the 20/50 viscosity is correct for your engine? I think it's a bit thick for our ambient temprature but check the owners manual.


mark
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2004, 23:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By Mark853
Hi ive hade this problem myself! I replaced...

Hi ive hade this problem myself!

I replaced thegauge 3 times each time it would last about 50 miles and then start fluctuating again.

The only concusions i could come to was:

1. The gauges are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 22:46
Replies: 28
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mark853
Hi ss29, i'm glad you have sorted it out with...

Hi ss29, i'm glad you have sorted it out with Ducati, like you say there may be some good weather left when it is fixed, i hope!

Lets hope you have better reliability this time.


All the best...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 23:14
Replies: 28
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mark853
The thing is guys this seems to be the norm with...

The thing is guys this seems to be the norm with the 4 valve Ducatis! If it's not the crank or bearings going it's the rockers! Dont forget the electrical problems that were on the early 916's oh and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,850
Posted By Mark853
Hi chaps i had the same problem so i changed the...

Hi chaps i had the same problem so i changed the gauge and it rectified it, for about 50 miles! So i suspected the new gauge was faulty, replaced it again lasted abou 100 miles!!!!

Stumped i was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 20:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By Mark853
Sorry to say this is not the only design fault...

Sorry to say this is not the only design fault that ducati seem unable or unwilling to rectify!

I think that they call it character!
:mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2004, 20:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By Mark853
Hi Nigel you have a u2u:D

Hi Nigel you have a u2u:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 20:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By Mark853
Sorry mate no. He was the after sales engineer...

Sorry mate no.

He was the after sales engineer for the manchester area at one time but i think he has since been promoted.

Try ducati uk on 0845 1222996, you can ask for bobie but anyone there...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,188
Posted By Mark853
Hi Lee, the top yoke should not hit the steering...

Hi Lee, the top yoke should not hit the steering damper mount.

Mine did this at new and the solution was a new top yoke as ducati suspected mine had been machined out of line.

This also had the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 19:58
Replies: 0
Views: 916
Posted By Mark853
Temperature gauge problem

My temprature gauge is very unsteady constantly waving about. When i turn the key the needle jumps up to the correct temprature, but very fast, it should rise slowly. It seems to read okay if it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2004, 11:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By Mark853
You can patch it with normal fiberglass matting...

You can patch it with normal fiberglass matting but only at the back of the carbon so as it cannot be seen. eg on the underside on a hugger. If you finish with the fine matting and then paint the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2004, 11:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Posted By Mark853
Hi Nigel, a friend of mine makes the trick bits...

Hi Nigel, a friend of mine makes the trick bits for a certain dealer. He will shortly be making the said springs (i have a set on order) can't say how soon though!

If you want when he does make...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 21:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,288
Posted By Mark853
Just a word of warning if you are a dozey bugger...

Just a word of warning if you are a dozey bugger like me.

Last year by passed the kill switch on the stand on mine.

Result about 5 months later out in Wales forgot side stand and ended up in a...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 25-Mar-2004, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,637
Posted By Mark853
You realy need to get hold of some garage space...

You realy need to get hold of some garage space mate. Can't get sensible insurance without one!

I have the meta allarm on my bike and im happy with it. The reason i chose it over the other...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2004, 17:11
Replies: 17
Views: 3,337
Posted By Mark853
I just think ducati shiped the tanks out to...

I just think ducati shiped the tanks out to kawasaki to be welded!:lol::lol:

Tis strainge though how a realy nice bike can have welding on it like that. May be trying to give it the racer look, you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 20:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,185
Posted By Mark853
And im just late!:lol::lol: Sorry i had better...

And im just late!:lol::lol:

Sorry i had better go now.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-Mar-2004, 19:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,842
Posted By Mark853
So who says insurance is up this year!

Just renewd my insurance £350 comp unlimmited milage and they don't mind end cans! They have even protected my 2 years no claims and thrown in legal cover.

And who is this with? At least 3...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 21:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By Mark853
Thank's for the replies guys. The site...

Thank's for the replies guys.

The site antonye placed the link for is a very good site, well done that man.

A rarther noisy Mark!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 20:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By Mark853
Nelly what does the ministry test manual say...

Nelly what does the ministry test manual say about exhausts, what is the actual wording of that section?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2004, 19:32
Replies: 25
Views: 2,993
Posted By Mark853
Hi DARKCURSE I had the oil cooler fitted the...

Hi DARKCURSE I had the oil cooler fitted the same time as the 853 kit, thought it was the right thing to do even if it is only for my piece of mind.

The AP brakes are brill much better than the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Mar-2004, 20:28
Replies: 25
Views: 2,993
Posted By Mark853
853 conversion oil cooler 52mm jhp exhaustes jhp...

853 conversion
oil cooler
52mm jhp exhaustes
jhp chip
jhp air filter (keeps the **** out)
jhp vented clutch and red pressure plate
jhp clutch slave cylinder
jhp sprocket cover

AP cast iron floating...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 20:01
Replies: 21
Views: 3,261
Posted By Mark853
I could not agree more, for the little cost...

I could not agree more, for the little cost involved it pays to fit genuine one's.

I still wonder where all the words are though. :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 19:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,261
Posted By Mark853
Interesting picture shaz but why no words of...

Interesting picture shaz but why no words of wisdom!:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Feb-2004, 20:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By Mark853
Yep it's getting slower, it's been slow...

Yep it's getting slower, it's been slow for a while now.

I is a very addictive site but when it's too slow i stay away. Trouble is where else can you go?

Mark
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2004, 20:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,735
Posted By Mark853
Nigel I know the GP's are a bit expensive...

Nigel I know the GP's are a bit expensive but i have them on and all i can say is they are fantastic.

They are a tad on the heavy side and not as stable as some on the straights because of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 20:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,311
Posted By Mark853
Think i will stay clear of that bike shop! Name...

Think i will stay clear of that bike shop!

Name and shame thats what they need.

It's about time these people realise without us they would not have a shop!

I would go to traiding standards...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2004, 16:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By Mark853
will be difficult, i use silicone but only on...

will be difficult, i use silicone but only on things you never want to get off again e.g. a carbon tank pad. It does work well though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2004, 17:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mark853
Weeksy that will check if the bike is charging...

Weeksy that will check if the bike is charging but not the battery's ability to hold a charge.

The optimate is connected when the bike is not in use (or should be) so when you come to the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2004, 17:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mark853
Hi Lily, if the optimate is not faulty and i...

Hi Lily, if the optimate is not faulty and i presume you have no reason to suspect it is? Looks like you battery has had it!

Take it and get it tested just in case but it does sound terminal.


Best...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Jan-2004, 21:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,593
Posted By Mark853
Thank's for the explanation rockhopper but...

Thank's for the explanation rockhopper but pj748r was only trying to help and i thank him for that.

I hear what you are saying but there was no need to slam the guy down!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2004, 17:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,499
Posted By Mark853
Don't know then mate, try ringing JHP and...

Don't know then mate, try ringing JHP and speak to Jeff he's a good bloke, 02476335300, he may be able to help.


Hope you sort it

Mark
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2004, 16:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,499
Posted By Mark853
Don't wish to offend you in any way but you...

Don't wish to offend you in any way but you havent nun out of fuel have you?

Done it myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad:

Sounds like fuel is the fuel pump making all the right noises?

Sorry cant be more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2004, 16:45
Replies: 36
Views: 2,996
Posted By Mark853
You make perfect sens to me...

You make perfect sens to me rockhopper:lol:

Interesting info WeeJohnyB, I will look closer next time.

I like it Mr Bostrom998


Mark:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 18:38
Replies: 36
Views: 2,996
Posted By Mark853
Interesting conversation, I don't use my...

Interesting conversation, I don't use my back brake i have to agree with weeksy for once.

I too ride with the tips of my feet on the pegs, i find it better.

I find the duc so good in corners...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Dec-2003, 22:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,805
Posted By Mark853
Hi wadd, i asked jhp the oter day and Mark in...

Hi wadd,

i asked jhp the oter day and Mark in the stores told me Ducati don't do them.

I am in the same boat as you with rusty springs.

A mate of mine is making a set for me in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2003, 12:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,213
Posted By Mark853
Hi Karl, John Hackett (JHP) does his own 52mm...

Hi Karl,

John Hackett (JHP) does his own 52mm half system at a good price, i have them on mine and they sound great and the bike responds a lot better.

If you are looking for a bit more bottom and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2003, 20:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,432
Posted By Mark853
If you have an 02 bike or later you may find that...

If you have an 02 bike or later you may find that your header pipes are the same diameter as the ballance pipes, result, the ballance pipe won't fit!

I had this problem and the only way out was...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 12-Dec-2003, 20:50
Replies: 26
Views: 22,831
Posted By Mark853
I had my tax disc nicked from Matlock,...

I had my tax disc nicked from Matlock, why!!!

Had to go to the trouble of claiming for a replacement disc and purchase a new disc holder. I don't leave it on the bike any more.

Stab em kill em...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2003, 20:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
Posted By Mark853
I agree:mad:

I agree:mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2003, 08:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,577
Posted By Mark853
Hi you have u2u

Hi you have u2u
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2003, 12:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By Mark853
Hi Eubank, I agree with Keefyboy...

Hi Eubank,
I agree with Keefyboy if you have sorted the hydraulics you need to check the clutch.

it could also be the push rod seized in the main shaft. I have seen this...
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