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Forum: 851 / 888 04-Nov-2005, 13:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,158
Posted By Crunchy
It sounds like wheel balancing to me. Take it to...

It sounds like wheel balancing to me. Take it to a tyre fitter and get it balanced again. You could have lost a weight somewhere.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Nov-2005, 11:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By Crunchy
Have you tried bleeding the clutch. I had this...

Have you tried bleeding the clutch. I had this problem earlier this year but only when I had been riding for more than a hour. "The wise one" said it could be moisture in the fluid. Works perfectly...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Oct-2005, 23:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By Crunchy
Nice one. :saint: What did you have before? Oh,...

Nice one. :saint: What did you have before?

Oh, I mines a JD no ice
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2005, 04:32
Replies: 61
Views: 16,662
Posted By Crunchy
The French are always to blame :D As you said,...

The French are always to blame :D As you said, you're still here, that's the main thing. Airport security going to be interesting though :borg:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Oct-2005, 20:51
Replies: 61
Views: 16,662
Posted By Crunchy
Glad to hear your out now. Have to agree with...

Glad to hear your out now. Have to agree with starting physio early and completing it till you're a 100%. These injures have a habit of biting you in the arse later on in life.

What's happening with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2005, 12:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,896
Posted By Crunchy
It happened to me once as well. At first I...

It happened to me once as well. At first I thought I'd hit an animal or something, as the right hand side shot up and slapped me in the knee. I ***** myself. The ride home was interesting to say the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Oct-2005, 02:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By Crunchy
I've done a 90 degree's wheelie school this year....

I've done a 90 degree's wheelie school this year. :smug: It's an art and not easy. Wheelies too 45 degrees phew, easy. The trick is your back brake. Keep the rev's constant but control the height...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 10:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By Crunchy
I take it that you can turn it over. In other...

I take it that you can turn it over. In other words the battery has power. If not then it could be your rectifier, the original one's were always breaking down. After constantly having my battery on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 16:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Crunchy
What if you have rust showing though?

What if you have rust showing though?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 11:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Crunchy
Do you put the Autosolv on first or the rag and...

Do you put the Autosolv on first or the rag and then rub the Autosolv into the rag. Do you then heat the exhaust:puzzled: What's the process??? Is there a website where I can order online as I'm in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 11:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,327
Posted By Crunchy
Were do you get Autolsolv. Please explain the...

Were do you get Autolsolv. Please explain the process a little more:puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Oct-2005, 00:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,156
Posted By Crunchy
Reading that I'm glad I live WELL out in the...

Reading that I'm glad I live WELL out in the sticks....Germany
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 20:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By Crunchy
I thought you didn't want a debate:D Anyway, Sell...

I thought you didn't want a debate:D Anyway, Sell the wife, throw the kids out, re-morgage the house anything just Don't sell it, have both bikes:devil:
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 00:52
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Crunchy
If diesel had been though my filter I would want...

If diesel had been though my filter I would want a new one. If fact I would have thought they would have changed it as standard. That means the old fuel filter should be available :puzzled:

I would...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Oct-2005, 12:03
Replies: 28
Views: 3,289
Posted By Crunchy
It's a 2001 GFT mark II double Dee fastening...

It's a 2001 GFT mark II double Dee fastening full ventilated Nolan silver helmut that was brought out to replace the the GFT mark I Cee fastening not so full ventilated Nolan bronze helmut :smug:
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 10:56
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Crunchy
If there was a very small amount of diesel in the...

If there was a very small amount of diesel in the tank then it would run as you said. But you said that you filled her up. In that case what was being burned would have been almost pure diesel and...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 10:46
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Crunchy
Agree with ScottyB, but don't ask for the filter...

Agree with ScottyB, but don't ask for the filter over the phone. Do it all at the dealers.

Another point, what was the AA man's diagnostic. Surely he must have smelt diesel. Try ringing him and ask...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Oct-2005, 10:23
Replies: 36
Views: 5,281
Posted By Crunchy
Sorry to hear about your accident. We all have...

Sorry to hear about your accident. We all have one sooner or late. I had a big one this year, also cracked me helm. The biggest problem I have found after the accident (apart from the pain:sniff: )...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 03:05
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Crunchy
Sounds very fishy to me. If you say you were...

Sounds very fishy to me. If you say you were empty and then filled up, supposedly with diesel, I doubt whether you would have got 1 mile down the road.
Aren't petrol taps a different size from...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Oct-2005, 18:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Crunchy
Easier is to download Ifranview from...

Easier is to download Ifranview from http://www.irfanview.com/ This is a very simple program that's free. I use it all the time to view my photos and vids. load/open the picture you wish to reduce....
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 20:05
Replies: 27
Views: 2,860
Posted By Crunchy
Could also be that it was overfilled with oil and...

Could also be that it was overfilled with oil and you first experienced a hydrostatic lock. When you tried it again you could have blown a ring or a engine seal. Either way it should be cover under...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2005, 01:08
Replies: 32
Views: 6,085
Posted By Crunchy
YEEHAH for the bike. But you still let yourself...

YEEHAH for the bike. But you still let yourself down with those clogs :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2005, 19:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,796
Posted By Crunchy
You might be inadvertently spraying chain oil...

You might be inadvertently spraying chain oil onto the disc. If this has happened take the pads out and either renew them or burn them with petrol. Then clean them with brake cleaner.

You will get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2005, 00:54
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Crunchy
Who would see you in the snow:puzzled: Dangerous...

Who would see you in the snow:puzzled: Dangerous :rolleye:
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2005, 00:46
Replies: 32
Views: 6,085
Posted By Crunchy
Tuther side

Tuther side
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2005, 00:45
Replies: 32
Views: 6,085
Posted By Crunchy
Here's my precious. 1991 S3 everything original.

Here's my precious. 1991 S3 everything original.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 00:33
Replies: 17
Views: 1,899
Posted By Crunchy
Happy Birthday. :sing: Unselfish as ever, giving...

Happy Birthday. :sing: Unselfish as ever, giving YOUR present to the bike ArHHHH :saint:
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 21:39
Replies: 36
Views: 4,635
Posted By Crunchy
I have to ever so slightly disagree. :rolleye: I...

I have to ever so slightly disagree. :rolleye: I think the 851 put Ducati Back on the map. They kind of lost it for a couple of years. The success of the 851/888 series gave Ducati the spring board...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 19:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By Crunchy
No probs. ;) It does annoy me though how...

No probs. ;)

It does annoy me though how difficult it is to do business with the UK. The sooner we are in the Euro the better. UK residents could then use European banks and then maybe, just maybe...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 18:50
Replies: 36
Views: 4,635
Posted By Crunchy
There is a New State side member (can't remember...

There is a New State side member (can't remember his name) who has just bought a 851/888 but with 916 bits and pieces on it. I hope he has just read you post:smug:
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 18:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By Crunchy
Just a sec. I'll get my magnifying glass. :D

Just a sec. I'll get my magnifying glass. :D
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 18:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By Crunchy
That is the Techtronics shifter. If you ring John...

That is the Techtronics shifter. If you ring John Chalton on 01295 714144 he will send you what you need. A VAP (Very helpful chappy).
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 17:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By Crunchy
Like I said before, it's no wonder that most off...

Like I said before, it's no wonder that most off the people in the UK are against the Euro and the EU. The institutions in the UK don't let them see the benefits.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 17:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,000
Posted By Crunchy
I live in Germany maybe I can help. My bank or...

I live in Germany maybe I can help.

My bank or any European bank doesn't charge a penny for Euro transfer's in European lands. This is typical of the UK banks (rip off England). This is why the UK...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 17:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,718
Posted By Crunchy
:(:sniff: It's sad to see. Bambi had the same...

:(:sniff: It's sad to see. Bambi had the same effect on me, I cant help it :sniff:
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 17:02
Replies: 36
Views: 4,635
Posted By Crunchy
It's because they want to be in the grown-up's...

It's because they want to be in the grown-up's group. :cool:

I have both a 851 & a 916. :smug: If I had to sell one it would be the 916. I want to be buried with my 851. Don't ask me why, I just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2005, 10:04
Replies: 26
Views: 3,746
Posted By Crunchy
Welcome to the club djb. Like the others say,...

Welcome to the club djb. Like the others say, you'll get used to it. Try putting more weight on your feet and not gripping too tight with your hands. You'll also find that you can flip the bike...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 09:33
Replies: 72
Views: 13,591
Posted By Crunchy
.....and your bike has 153mm Ducati decals on it...

.....and your bike has 153mm Ducati decals on it were as the '94 bike had 154mm:D:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2005, 02:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,656
Posted By Crunchy
If you look at the disc mounts there should be a...

If you look at the disc mounts there should be a stamp that tells you the minimum thickness of the disc before you have to change them.
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 02:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,899
Posted By Crunchy
The Techtronics comes with a switch. So when you...

The Techtronics comes with a switch. So when you don't want to use it you just switch it off
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 01:37
Replies: 17
Views: 1,899
Posted By Crunchy
I've had the Techtronics shifter now for about a...

I've had the Techtronics shifter now for about a year. It's got to be one of the best mods on the bike. We tried a few German versions but they were unreliable in the wet. Yes, it's a good bit of...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Sep-2005, 22:20
Replies: 72
Views: 13,591
Posted By Crunchy
I see you have managed to sort the resizing out....

I see you have managed to sort the resizing out. Go to this site and download this program http://www.irfanview.com/ it's dead easy to resize and touch up your pic's with this.

Is the foot pedal...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Sep-2005, 22:09
Replies: 72
Views: 13,591
Posted By Crunchy
You most certainly can join the club with that...

You most certainly can join the club with that beauty. how much was she:rolleye: and what are the few details that need attending too?

[Edited on 26-9-2005 by Crunchy]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2005, 09:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,396
Posted By Crunchy
Yes it should pull at low RPM, that's what Duc's...

Yes it should pull at low RPM, that's what Duc's are all about. Have you recently changed your cans? If so then you need to get the chip remapped or changed. It also sounds like a problem the 851/888...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 21:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Crunchy
I'm with 748IOM. I've tried most road tyres and...

I'm with 748IOM. I've tried most road tyres and they are the best for me too. And don't forget to go to a 180 rear.

I don't think having two different makes of tyre make that much difference. I've...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 20:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By Crunchy
...and what battlax is it ? Yes definitely go for...

...and what battlax is it ? Yes definitely go for the 180
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 20:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,228
Posted By Crunchy
Errr Have I got different temp gauges than you....

Errr Have I got different temp gauges than you. Mine runs at 80 and about 100 in town. Just over a 100 the fan comes on. Have UK bikes got Fahrenheit
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 00:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,999
Posted By Crunchy
It looks like something I made in metalwork...

It looks like something I made in metalwork classes as a kid:o .......and then teacher threw me out
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2005, 14:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,234
Posted By Crunchy
Get rid of the FZR's and make the 748 your track...

Get rid of the FZR's and make the 748 your track bike. You know it makes sense :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2005, 14:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,234
Posted By Crunchy
Get it, you know you want to:devil: It will...

Get it, you know you want to:devil: It will handle better than the "little fzr600" you have now:rolleye:

[Edited on 23-9-2005 by Crunchy]
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