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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Dec-2012, 14:56
Replies: 11
Views: 8,771
Posted By keith_mann1959
I got hold of a spare seat for not a lot of money...

I got hold of a spare seat for not a lot of money and then had it re shaped and covered by a guy in Harrogate who's name escapes me at the moment.Google him, old boy well respected.
£100 for the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Aug-2012, 23:57
Replies: 11
Views: 8,771
Posted By keith_mann1959
Which version is it ? The later style seats...

Which version is it ?

The later style seats (ST3)are great for rider but still rubbish for the pillion. If you don't have this version try to get one and if its one of these you are still unhappy...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-May-2012, 15:58
Replies: 8
Views: 8,121
Posted By keith_mann1959
Not suffered it myself but i understand the...

Not suffered it myself but i understand the internal tank fuel pipes can split when they are old.

This would mean that the pump is doing its job but the pressure is gone.

It might be worth trying...
Forum: Streetfighter: V4 / V2 / 1098 / 848 18-Apr-2012, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 5,580
Posted By keith_mann1959
depends what you mean by poor running, or do you...

depends what you mean by poor running, or do you mean just the juddering from being too tall geared like the guys have described ?

My ST4S used to suffer horrible low speed stuttering, stalling and...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Mar-2012, 19:57
Replies: 10
Views: 23,900
Posted By keith_mann1959
O.K working backwards in time.... Not had a...

O.K working backwards in time....


Not had a moments trouble with my ST4S , including an entire trip through france where it rained constantly.

Only trouble i had with my 998 was the alarm until i...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Feb-2011, 08:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,360
Posted By keith_mann1959
I've had a 748R '02 serviced at JHP ,(12k...

I've had a 748R '02 serviced at JHP ,(12k service)
They quoted 690 and apart from the fact that i added getting the cams dialled in they charged what they quoted.
This is not the case with others i...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 19-Nov-2009, 23:11
Replies: 28
Views: 22,403
Posted By keith_mann1959
A senna coloured version would interest me ....

A senna coloured version would interest me . Mileage is a little bit of a concern to take to Italy fully loaded with wifey.
I had a senna version until last year and sold it to monty's mate instead...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 19-Nov-2009, 19:09
Replies: 28
Views: 22,403
Posted By keith_mann1959
So Selfish me, who is going to be trading in an...

So
Selfish me, who is going to be trading in an st4s for one. I'm thinking there might be a few of those around once the new multi turns up. That will do me for a bit of continental riding.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2009, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 3,675
Posted By keith_mann1959
If you are sitting in neutral and blip the...

If you are sitting in neutral and blip the throttle do you get any rise in revs at all?
I think my 998 would pull away and run to about 15 mph without any throttle and therefore it could be the TPS...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Jun-2009, 15:16
Replies: 34
Views: 8,712
Posted By keith_mann1959
I know its a personal thing but when i had my...

I know its a personal thing but when i had my st4s to go to WDW2007 on i bought Bridgestones at the fitters recomend.
Never again, they really did not suit the combination of the bike and/or me. Wore...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Apr-2009, 15:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,381
Posted By keith_mann1959
Or how about a version of the sedici V4 in...

Or how about a version of the sedici V4 in touring guise.

I so want a replacement for the ST4S, and for it to be unlike a multi strada.
Hears hoping
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2009, 23:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,402
Posted By keith_mann1959
Why not ?

Why not ?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jul-2006, 12:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,544
Posted By keith_mann1959
I paid the same amount for a tailor made set of...

I paid the same amount for a tailor made set of Crowtree's as i would have for a set of Dainese. I'll leave you to guess why that might be.
They did not suffer at all whan i had a small off recently...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 11:56
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By keith_mann1959
I understand the concept well enough to realise...

I understand the concept well enough to realise that clean oil is better than not.
I buy synthetic not for its longer drain interval but because it has a vastly superior film strength. And as for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 23:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,282
Posted By keith_mann1959
I meant of course Compatible

I meant of course Compatible
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 23:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,282
Posted By keith_mann1959
I would check carefully that the BP subframe is...

I would check carefully that the BP subframe is not an indicator to a serious mishap by a previous owner.
I have both bought and sold R subframes for 748's before, about £150 should get you one....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2006, 23:47
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi demon A little logic Longer change intervals...

Hi demon
A little logic
Longer change intervals because it degrades more slowly than non synthetic, true enough.
It still degrades all the same. New synthetic oil is better than only slightly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 23:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,791
Posted By keith_mann1959
Agree, fully synth only and changed every 1000...

Agree, fully synth only and changed every 1000 miles.
Real synth as well not that fancy hydro crack marketing nonsense.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 14-Jul-2006, 12:46
Replies: 16
Views: 10,826
Posted By keith_mann1959
Its enough to bring a tear to a grown mans eye...

Its enough to bring a tear to a grown mans eye isn't it.
I even went as far as asking the factory direct if there was any possibility of finding one anywhere new. Bet you can't guess their...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 13-Jul-2006, 22:23
Replies: 16
Views: 10,826
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Martin Sorry to hear about the bike i had my...

Hi Martin
Sorry to hear about the bike i had my '02 748R stolen last october from Mallory.
I hope the following helps, i was expecting to get rolled over by the insurance company so i gathered all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2006, 14:03
Replies: 0
Views: 897
Posted By keith_mann1959
flip up screen wanted,recomendations sought

Hi Guys
I need a screen for my 998, i'm 6'2 and the wind blast is huge. I used to have an MRA double bubble on my 748 which looked good but i did not notice any real difference over the standard...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 14:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,541
Posted By keith_mann1959
Peter Di Marino used to build race ducati's in...

Peter Di Marino used to build race ducati's in the bevel days for Pineways. Been around a long time and well respected among the bevel crowd
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 09:33
Replies: 24
Views: 4,686
Posted By keith_mann1959
I loved my 02 bike , never wanted to sell it it...

I loved my 02 bike , never wanted to sell it it was a fantastic bike. When it got nicked last october i tried every where to buy a new one. Of course it was never going to happen but i tried.
Even...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 18:36
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi remfanuk Amsoil is one of the others that use...

Hi remfanuk
Amsoil is one of the others that use Ester technology and it has a massively high film strength. Hardly available in the uk though.
I think Mobil 1 is only a highly refined hydrocrack (...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 16:53
Replies: 21
Views: 3,258
Posted By keith_mann1959
Always used Motul 300v myself and change it...

Always used Motul 300v myself and change it every 1000 miles.
Motul oil comes from a different family of chemistry completley ( Ester based)and therefore starts from a whole other level to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 23:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By keith_mann1959
My slipper clutch worked fine up to 11800 miles,...

My slipper clutch worked fine up to 11800 miles, although dealer ( Rant, Basr*rds) said it was in need of replacement at 5500 miles.
It got very noisy towards the end as the gap between the plate...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Mar-2006, 07:24
Replies: 15
Views: 5,623
Posted By keith_mann1959
I don't know , depends on when i suppose as there...

I don't know , depends on when i suppose as there would have been a time when they switched into official.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 21:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,236
Posted By keith_mann1959
I forgot to put a price on it , £85 seems about...

I forgot to put a price on it , £85 seems about right.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 15:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,236
Posted By keith_mann1959
F/S dual seat

I have a spare red dual seat from a 748 if anyone is interested.
complete and ready to clip on, both pads, lights, catches etc

Regards
keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 15:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,453
Posted By keith_mann1959
QD Rear sprocket, supplier wanted

Hi All
I bought a QD sprocket carrier from Alan at AJRacing last year while he was still trading, very good and a good price.
That bike got nicked so i want another one, does anyone know where these...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 19:34
Replies: 17
Views: 2,880
Posted By keith_mann1959
Looks like what i had on the sump plug in a 748BP...

Looks like what i had on the sump plug in a 748BP years ago. Think it was the crank plug backing out and wearing away as it did so.
Cost £1300 partly cos it took out the main bearing with all this...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-Mar-2006, 19:34
Replies: 17
Views: 5,891
Posted By keith_mann1959
Looks like what i had on the sump plug in a 748BP...

Looks like what i had on the sump plug in a 748BP years ago. Think it was the crank plug backing out and wearing away as it did so.
Cost £1300 partly cos it took out the main bearing with all this...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 05-Mar-2006, 13:18
Replies: 11
Views: 7,719
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi CipiVTS I have a Genuine ( later version )2...

Hi CipiVTS
I have a Genuine ( later version )2 wire regulator thats never been used, had it as a spare for years.
£45 if that helps you.
U2U if interested
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 13:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,215
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi CipiVTS I have a Genuine ( later version )2...

Hi CipiVTS
I have a Genuine ( later version )2 wire regulator thats never been used, had it as a spare for years.
£45 if that helps you.
U2U if interested
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Feb-2006, 10:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By keith_mann1959
Yeah, thats exactly what i mean. Ever seen the...

Yeah, thats exactly what i mean.
Ever seen the temporary staff they employ in a sorting office.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Feb-2006, 10:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By keith_mann1959
Service notification, overly sensitive?

I recieved a post card from the dealer that last serviced my 748 to remind me of the next service due.
Only problem is, its a card not an envelope so its got "Your ducati" plastered all over it a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2006, 00:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,264
Posted By keith_mann1959
Rant, rant, bloody Pro twins,rant. Sorry to jump...

Rant, rant, bloody Pro twins,rant.
Sorry to jump into this thread but i can't leave it alone when they are mentioned. Agree with the above about the back room staff Pete and rob, both good as gold. I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jan-2006, 21:37
Replies: 15
Views: 5,623
Posted By keith_mann1959
Yes indeedy, i remember him starting the spares...

Yes indeedy, i remember him starting the spares business in the little terraced house in Olny a few years before.
Hope he is enjoying his retirement
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jan-2006, 01:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,623
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hoss elm who owned Moto Cinelli evolved into...

Hoss elm who owned Moto Cinelli evolved into Ducati Uk at an address very close to this one. then obviously moved to M.K some time after.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2005, 10:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By keith_mann1959
The New,Plain black carbon clad 748rs Has been...

The New,Plain black carbon clad 748rs Has been there for 3 years to my knowledge. I would factor in a strip down of the engine, perhaps you were going to do that anyway before racing it.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 09-Dec-2005, 12:49
Replies: 80
Views: 530,746
Posted By keith_mann1959
My Fully comp was less than £300 for a 748R. Not...

My Fully comp was less than £300 for a 748R. Not out of reach at all.
I can't imagine a way that i can go to a major race meeting and wander around as i want and still be able to see my bike, Get...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 09-Dec-2005, 00:29
Replies: 80
Views: 530,746
Posted By keith_mann1959
I am the guy who had his bike nicked from...

I am the guy who had his bike nicked from Mallory, first bike nicked in over 20 years. It is not my fekkin fault that premiums are high. Its the *******s who stole it, go F*** yourself.
I am really...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2005, 10:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By keith_mann1959
Thanks for the comments so far guys. The one i...

Thanks for the comments so far guys. The one i looked at is a paint job as its not an spr. I hoped the Evo 3 would be torquier. I am not interested in the basic version as its the lack of oomph that...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2005, 00:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By keith_mann1959
Thanks henners It would be a used 750 evo3 in the...

Thanks henners
It would be a used 750 evo3 in the stealth black. Saw one on e bay and fell in love.
I need to very occasionally take a pillion. I come from a 748R so i thought a 750 evo would match...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Nov-2005, 10:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By keith_mann1959
Replacing a 748R with an MV ?

Hi Wise ones
I notice some lucky people on the forum own MV's as well.
I am thinking of buying one but cannot find any good MV sites or forum's.
What are they like from a reliability point of view,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 12:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,233
Posted By keith_mann1959
T6 i'm sure

T6 i'm sure
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2005, 16:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,840
Posted By keith_mann1959
The one i mentioned at the top is in Moto rapido...

The one i mentioned at the top is in Moto rapido , which i understand is highly regarded on this board.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2005, 15:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,840
Posted By keith_mann1959
Buying advice , st4s after 748 stolen

Hi
Looking for some opinions.
I had my 748R stolen and was looking to go to wdw next year on an st anyway but could not bring myself to sell it.

I've seen an '02 st4s , 15.5k miles for £4.5 k which...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2005, 16:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,411
Posted By keith_mann1959
Perhaps the old ducati school bikes from Cadwell,...

Perhaps the old ducati school bikes from Cadwell, not technically raced but a hard life all the same.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Oct-2005, 14:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By keith_mann1959
First customer mister pink

First customer mister pink
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