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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 15:02
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Posted By superchargedpolo
Thank you very much. Craig

Thank you very much.

Craig
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 14:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By superchargedpolo
Front Wheel Torque Settings

Had a quick search for the above but no joy. I'm sure they have been posted before but what are the torque wrench settings for the following bolts:

Front Axle Nut.

4 x Front axle pinch bolts.

4 x...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 08:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By superchargedpolo
"Exhaust System Complete, secure, correct...

"Exhaust System
Complete, secure, correct type and not too noisy."


Hmmmmm......... unless the MOT tester is somewhat hard of hearing I think I'll take them off. Thanks for the link anyway.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 12:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By superchargedpolo
Thanks for the info. The cans will only be on...

Thanks for the info.

The cans will only be on for the MOT, which is only 5 mins up the road, then back to the proper system.

However, if anyone knows a suitbale MOT station round Glasgow way that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 11:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,413
Posted By superchargedpolo
MOT time

Need to get my bike MOTed before I bring it over to Norway. The actual MOT doesn't run out until August but the bike will not come back to the UK until October, hence why I need to do it now.

My...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2006, 16:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By superchargedpolo
I must admit I'm not sure what coolant is in the...

I must admit I'm not sure what coolant is in the bike and when it was last changed as the bike was new, to me, in the summer. I can easily check the stat, when I have the bake with me, but not at...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 03-Feb-2006, 16:24
Replies: 13
Views: 5,324
Posted By superchargedpolo
I must admit I'm not sure what coolant is in the...

I must admit I'm not sure what coolant is in the bike and when it was last changed as the bike was new, to me, in the summer. I can easily check the stat, when I have the bake with me, but not at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2006, 11:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By superchargedpolo
Have been giving this a bit of thought and am...

Have been giving this a bit of thought and am still not happy with any of the explainations. If the engine is running that cold, between 40 and 60 deg C, then the thermostat should be 100% closed...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 02-Feb-2006, 11:11
Replies: 13
Views: 5,324
Posted By superchargedpolo
Have been giving this a bit of thought and am...

Have been giving this a bit of thought and am still not happy with any of the explainations. If the engine is running that cold, between 40 and 60 deg C, then the thermostat should be 100% closed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2006, 21:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By superchargedpolo
Thanks Shazaam. I did a search earlier and read...

Thanks Shazaam.

I did a search earlier and read this very interesting post. I guess the general feeling is that it's okay for a motorbike engine to operate at this temperature.

I'm no motorbike...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-Jan-2006, 21:45
Replies: 13
Views: 5,324
Posted By superchargedpolo
Thanks Shazaam. I did a search earlier and read...

Thanks Shazaam.

I did a search earlier and read this very interesting post. I guess the general feeling is that it's okay for a motorbike engine to operate at this temperature.

I'm no motorbike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2006, 21:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By superchargedpolo
60 deg C just doesn't sound right to me even if...

60 deg C just doesn't sound right to me even if the ambient is a bit on the chilly side.

The bike isn't even in Norway yet! This was in Glasgow last weekend.

It's funny because you will not see...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-Jan-2006, 21:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,324
Posted By superchargedpolo
60 deg C just doesn't sound right to me even if...

60 deg C just doesn't sound right to me even if the ambient is a bit on the chilly side.

The bike isn't even in Norway yet! This was in Glasgow last weekend.

It's funny because you will not see...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-Jan-2006, 20:45
Replies: 13
Views: 5,324
Posted By superchargedpolo
748s Running too Cold?

Can anyone shed some light on the following:

Took my 748 out the other day for a run and noticed that once on a stretch of dual carridgeway the temperature dropped to just below 60 deg C on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2006, 20:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By superchargedpolo
748s Running too Cold?

Can anyone shed some light on the following:

Took my 748 out the other day for a run and noticed that once on a stretch of dual carridgeway the temperature dropped to just below 60 deg C on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2005, 16:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,359
Posted By superchargedpolo
Thanks for the words of wisdom and don't worry...

Thanks for the words of wisdom and don't worry all the servicing will be done in the UK!!

The rectifier in question, where is this located? I have never had the fairing panels off so have no...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-Dec-2005, 22:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,582
Posted By superchargedpolo
Thanks for the info. The UK resident could be a...

Thanks for the info.

The UK resident could be a problem as I will be here for more than 6 months, probably, however the bike will be registered taxed, MOTed etc in the UK. Also I will keep my UK...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2005, 22:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,359
Posted By superchargedpolo
That'll be about £300 each in Norway then!! How...

That'll be about £300 each in Norway then!!

How do they tell if anything is wrong with them. Visual inspection or something?

Anything else I should look out for on the electrical side? Or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2005, 17:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,359
Posted By superchargedpolo
2002 748s Servicing / General Problems

Hi,

I'm new on here and quite new to Ducati's so have a couple of questions.

I bought the above bike in August (what a machine I have always dreamed about owning a 748 after 6 years of Sv650...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-Dec-2005, 17:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,582
Posted By superchargedpolo
Bike Insurance Abroad - Bit more than a holiday!

Hi,

I'm new on here and have a quick question. I am currently working and living in Norway. I plan to bring my 748 over here in the spring, for about 6 months, then take it back to the UK in the...
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