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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2005, 14:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,288
Posted By 748jim
clutch question

Last year, on the way up to Donington to watch the qualifying for the Motogp, the 748 clutch started to become non-existant. By that, I mean that it did not slip or make any unusual noises but as the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 10:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By 748jim
Chain and Sprockets

This topic has almost certainly been discussed before.

I want to know the general opinion on sprocket sizes for my 748S. Standard is 14/38 and I would like a little more drive. What would be the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 11:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By 748jim
Administrator!! Not sure why this has posted in...

Administrator!! Not sure why this has posted in the market place!! It should be up in 996/748 area.

Anyway, the bike has gone to my mechanic friend who tends to the Yamaha works Supermoto team. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2004, 13:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By 748jim
Front end judder again!

The judder is back in full force gents!
Has anyone got anymore ideas on this one as I am now at a loss. It has had a new balanced front tyre, new pads, tightened headstock, new rh wheel bearing....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2004, 13:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,383
Posted By 748jim
mit, I have a 2001 748s with the same problem,...

mit,

I have a 2001 748s with the same problem, now resolved. I had tried everything listed so far. The original discs were spot on, the Brembo pads were like new, the front tyre balance was done...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 08:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,637
Posted By 748jim
I have a 2001 748S with the same problem. It has...

I have a 2001 748S with the same problem. It has no bite whatsoever. I havent done anything about it so any ideas would be appreciated. At first I thought it was the pads that may be glazed from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 08:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By 748jim
Just one less bottle of Lindemanns Bin 50 for me...

Just one less bottle of Lindemanns Bin 50 for me this week. You are right £5.49 for a bit of stretch wet suit material is a bit much, but in comparison, when I got my new 10w bulbs for my Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 14:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By 748jim
Job done, it took 45 mins in total. Moved sundry...

Job done, it took 45 mins in total. Moved sundry items on the left bar; removed clutch lever, loosened bar and turned 180deg to reveal the offending dowel. After WD-40/pliers/elbow grease, I came to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 14:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By 748jim
Just seen one on Casoli's web...

Just seen one on Casoli's web site.
Don't know if it is worth a look.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 08:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By 748jim
If you are worried about cost then why ride a...

If you are worried about cost then why ride a Duke? Anyway for the grand equivalent of a packet of snouts, the choob arrived on Saturday and I have had no fob chewing by the damper. I am happy.
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 07:56
Replies: 0
Views: 2,234
Posted By 748jim
Micheldever

This is not an advertisment of any sort but a personal recommendation based on the fantastic service that I received down there on Saturday. I rode in and out in about an hour with a new set of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 15:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By 748jim
Thanks for the reply Nelly, Should be a good...

Thanks for the reply Nelly, Should be a good little task for the weekend.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 14:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By 748jim
Clutch and Brake Lever

Can I adjust the position of my brake and clutch levers on the 748? I had a go last night but they didnt seem to want to turn on the clip-on. Have they got a position locator on the bar?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 16:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By 748jim
Ive had some problems recently where I havent...

Ive had some problems recently where I havent done up pocket zips. I have lost a mobile phone and a pair of Ducati Oakley Valves! I dont really fancy losing any more items so this should keep the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 16:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By 748jim
Key Choob

http://www.hangar111.com/Shop/Limited/Products/TheKeyChoob.htm

That should sort out any Datatool/steering damper incidents.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 09:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By 748jim
Thanks Joe. The chart suggests that there is no...

Thanks Joe. The chart suggests that there is no setting for front compression damping. Could this list be for US spec. bikes?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 09:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By 748jim
Settings Advice

After scouring the post history I can't seem to put a finger on suspension settings. Can anyone offer a good setup for a 2001 748S with Showa front and rear for mainly road and some trackday...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 08:21
Replies: 2
MOT
Views: 1,189
Posted By 748jim
Thanks Weeksy, BTW. I have still got the front...

Thanks Weeksy,

BTW. I have still got the front end judder problem, I just havent had the time to sort it yet as I have been working seven days a week.

It has been diagnosed by Roadwheel in Fleet...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2004, 11:21
Replies: 2
MOT
Views: 1,189
Posted By 748jim
MOT

Can anyone recommend an MOT centre that may turn a blind eye to the Termi's if I bring the originals along. That is in the Camberley, Surrey area.

TIA

PS. Anyone see the **** on the 748 in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2004, 08:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By 748jim
Exhaust Re-assembly

OK, I have got my system back from the polishers. I spent a good two hours yesterday trying to get it back on the bike. The Double collector pipe (??) connects well to the front cylinder pipe but not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2004, 11:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By 748jim
Thanks Rattler!! I cant believe how many helpful...

Thanks Rattler!! I cant believe how many helpful people there are on this forum compared to others!

My exhaust system is currently being polished near where I work and is not due back until...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 14:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By 748jim
Nope, deffo not a squaddie!! I live opposite the...

Nope, deffo not a squaddie!! I live opposite the course. It is a newish estate inside Heatherside. I think it was called Kings Hurst but not anymore. Tis adjacent to Cheylesmore Park.

Just noticed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 13:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By 748jim
Nice One Bryan, The discs are the original...

Nice One Bryan,

The discs are the original Brembo's and the pads are Brembo as well. The pads were replaced before I got the bike and both pads and discs look in good shape. I shall email you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 09:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By 748jim
Ta for the quick reply. Reading is just a nice...

Ta for the quick reply. Reading is just a nice hack away so shouldnt be a prob. I have only got a rear stand unfortunately. The other pi55er is that I am in work today and tomorrow. (Basildon!!!)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,775
Posted By 748jim
Brake Judder

Hello, new here so go easy peeps.

Depressed as I havent been out for a while, today is looking good for it though.

Anyways, I have a 2001 748s that has a problem with brake judder at the front...
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