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Forum: Monsters 06-Dec-2007, 16:11
Replies: 3
Views: 6,570
Posted By UglyDuckling
What about the 696 then....??

What about the 696 then....??
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Dec-2006, 07:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By UglyDuckling
Yep, been there a few times.....and just went and...

Yep, been there a few times.....and just went and bought some newer ones.
Trick is not to over tighten them....as my old engineering lecturer once told me "there's a difference between having a good...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Dec-2006, 15:16
Replies: 10
Views: 9,222
Posted By UglyDuckling
Martin, Thanks for letting me know..... C'est...

Martin,

Thanks for letting me know.....

C'est la vie....so I'd better keep looking then......
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Dec-2006, 09:06
Replies: 10
Views: 9,222
Posted By UglyDuckling
Question Staintune for MS

Ian,

If you've still got these, then let me know as I may well be interested in buying them.
Usual rule of thumb is I don't like paying more than 50% RRP for 2nd hand goodies....

Drop me a PM to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jun-2006, 14:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,376
Posted By UglyDuckling
SR, It's been SORN'd for a year, so I've...

SR,

It's been SORN'd for a year, so I've obviously not ridden it for a while and I can't remember the exact mileage. I'll check it tonight, but I think it's over 25,000 miles.

Might take some pics...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-Jun-2006, 14:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,474
Posted By UglyDuckling
Question Different fairing for MS....??

Anybody seen a Multistrada with a different front fairing on ??

Would like to change the one on mine, but not sure of alternatives.

Any suggestions.....?? (Polite ones please...)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jun-2006, 13:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,376
Posted By UglyDuckling
Thumbs up No worries SR, I do want to sell my 900ss sooner...

No worries SR, I do want to sell my 900ss sooner or later, it's just gathering dust at the moment, but I'll be sad when it goes.

My bike does have a lightened flywheel + newer lighter clutch; it's...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jun-2006, 11:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,376
Posted By UglyDuckling
Slowrider, I've got a 93 900SS which is well...

Slowrider,

I've got a 93 900SS which is well modded.
The mods include the following....

944 + high comp pistons
Head flowed and ported
Bigger valves
Additional oil cooler
FCR 39mm carbs
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-Jun-2006, 11:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,637
Posted By UglyDuckling
Question Ride height adjustment

Just seen a ride height adjuster for a Multistrada on the Ducati Leeds website. Anyone tried one of these yet...??

I'd like the ride height to be a bit lower than standard, and I'm 6' tall...so...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-Jun-2006, 08:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,845
Posted By UglyDuckling
Having both a 900ss and a Mulitistrada, I found...

Having both a 900ss and a Mulitistrada, I found that the front end of the Multistrada does feel like it runs wide and compared to the SS it does. Haven't had the time to sort it out yet, but as I'm...
Forum: Monsters 06-Jun-2006, 08:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,458
Posted By UglyDuckling
Thanks for the advice.....I went to my...

Thanks for the advice.....I went to my "local" Ducati dealer and found they've closed ("Northampton Riverside"), so it looks like I'll have to try Ducati Aylesbury instead. I got my Multistrada from...
Forum: Monsters 01-Jun-2006, 10:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,458
Posted By UglyDuckling
Red face Which is better ?? S2R 1000 or M1000 ??

Thinking about changing my curent brace of Dukes and just getting the one. I've currently got an old (93) 900SS and a (03) Multistrada, but want something in the middle of the two.

Both the S2R 1000...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-May-2006, 16:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,987
Posted By UglyDuckling
Talking Probably about the middish 80s....I never got it...

Probably about the middish 80s....I never got it dyno'd so I can't quote exact figures. I do know that when it's on song it's lovely to ride the torque band and still have a bit of get up and go...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-May-2006, 13:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,987
Posted By UglyDuckling
Basically my old engine spec is as...

Basically my old engine spec is as follows...

Gas flowed heads (Mez Porting)
FCR carbs (39mm)
Big bore kit (944 cm3)
High comp pistons
Dual oil cooler (Baines mod)
Lightened flywheel

It goes OK,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 15:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,987
Posted By UglyDuckling
Jools, 'Tis tempting...

Jools,

'Tis tempting nonetheless.....
....however I'd like to definitively know it'll fit before I make a decision.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 15:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,987
Posted By UglyDuckling
Replacement engine for 93 900SS....

I've got a well used and highly modded engine which is now beginning to get to the stage where it's basically getting knackered.....:(
I love to keep the bike and was wondering whether any of the...
Forum: Monsters 07-Sep-2005, 14:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,453
Posted By UglyDuckling
Sparkin, I guess she's been spoiled as she...

Sparkin,

I guess she's been spoiled as she really like to 1993 900ss as the best pillion seat !!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Sep-2005, 13:04
Replies: 1
Views: 2,297
Posted By UglyDuckling
Multistrada vs S2R ?

I've currently got a Multistrada which I'm not using much. Bought as a 2-up machine, but the missus won't go pillion as she can't see enough.

:eureka: As a result I'm possibly looking to swapping it...
Forum: Monsters 07-Sep-2005, 13:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,453
Posted By UglyDuckling
Multistrada vs S2R ?

I've currently got a Multistrada which I'm not using much. Bought as a 2-up machine, but the missus won't go pillion as she can't see enough.

:eureka: As a result I'm possibly looking to swapping it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Sep-2004, 10:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By UglyDuckling
Reduced line-up for SS range

Whilst the 1000DS is a peach of an engine, Ducati should maintain a family of engines and the SuperSport range is an ideal framework (sic) for such products.

These engines could (and should) also be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2004, 12:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,913
Posted By UglyDuckling
Derek, Thanks for the update - I'll look forward...

Derek,

Thanks for the update - I'll look forward to seeing the schematic - and hopefully there'll be others out there who may find it useful.

BTW - I think I'll change my login name - it was...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2004, 09:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,913
Posted By UglyDuckling
Derek, I understand the idea of putting in what...

Derek,

I understand the idea of putting in what is basically a separate power feed for the brighter bulbs, but am unsure of the following details...:puzzled:

a) what type of relay to use or...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Aug-2004, 13:26
Replies: 21
Views: 3,913
Posted By UglyDuckling
900ss headlights - improvement suggestions please

Can anyone out there suggest any improvements on the standard Ducati "geriatric glow-worms in a jam jar" type front headlight.:flame:

I've got a 1993 900ss which I'd like try ride over the darker...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Aug-2004, 15:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By UglyDuckling
:burn: Wow !! Cornerspeed managed to get me a new...

:burn: Wow !! Cornerspeed managed to get me a new clutch slave unit to my place of work within a day.

Thanks to all those involved. :D

Just hope I can get it fitted in a similar amount of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Aug-2004, 13:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,688
Posted By UglyDuckling
Had a similar problem with mine a few years back....

Had a similar problem with mine a few years back. I was advised by the "boys at Silverstone" that the newer version used by the 4-valve brigade fits and is more reliable. Mine's now been one for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Aug-2004, 15:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By UglyDuckling
:eureka: Guess who's just worked out how to use...

:eureka: Guess who's just worked out how to use the smilies.... DOH !!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Aug-2004, 15:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By UglyDuckling
Clutch lever

Thanks for the info.

I've just spoken to Cornerspeed who will be posting me (hopefully) a new clutch slave cylinder which should ease the problem.

Also, for other people information, Vee-Two,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Aug-2004, 11:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By UglyDuckling
Better (less lever pressure) clutch unit

Anyone out there know of an improved clutch unit that will fit a 1993 900ss ?

I'm looking for a unit that will make the clutch lever action easier. I've got my 900ss back on the road, and am finding...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 12-Aug-2004, 09:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,945
Posted By UglyDuckling
MS - My happenth

Yeti,

The MS is the best bike I've owned in over 20 odd years of motorcycling.

It's not to everyone's taste - but it suits my style of riding perfectly. It goes, it stops, and it takes the michael...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Aug-2004, 14:44
Replies: 0
Views: 2,531
Posted By UglyDuckling
\'03 Multistrada for sale

There is a low-mileage '03 Multistrada + panniers for sale in the Market Place - entered on 29-July....

...just in case anyone's missed it.

[Edited on 5-8-2004 by UglyDuckling]
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 ,
Replies: 0
Views: 2,695
Posted By UglyDuckling
FOR SALE : MS 1000 DS (Red 2003)

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