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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 19-Jan-2015, 14:51
Replies: 5
Views: 5,838
Posted By Steve E
I'm riding ...oh no what am I talking about,...

I'm riding ...oh no what am I talking about, there's salt on the roads, its cold and I've got no fuel pump ;-)
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Feb-2014, 14:37
Replies: 37
Views: 19,272
Posted By Steve E
Count me in please, if there are places left....

Count me in please, if there are places left. Good Job I've renewed my DSC Membership! :eek:
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 20-May-2013, 18:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,907
Posted By Steve E
Looking forward to meeting up. Weather forcast...

Looking forward to meeting up. Weather forcast dry :)
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 18-Mar-2013, 14:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,944
Posted By Steve E
Looking forward to it. Can you arrange some dry...

Looking forward to it. Can you arrange some dry weather Colin?
Forum: Classic 13-Feb-2013, 09:54
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
Hi Simps, I've not imported a bike myself but I...

Hi Simps, I've not imported a bike myself but I don't think it is to difficult. I just Googled this Department for Transport page ( http://www.dft.gov.uk/vca/other/vehicle-importing-mu.asp ) which...
Forum: Classic 12-Feb-2013, 20:07
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
I agree. People seem to be testing the market for...

I agree. People seem to be testing the market for how much they can get for one. You could get a really nice 1198 for 11k! It sold yesterday though.
Forum: Classic 10-Feb-2013, 20:02
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
One for sale now at DMC, Preston. It's on UK...

One for sale now at DMC, Preston. It's on UK eBay. A Red 2008 1000S with 5,700 miles. Not cheap though.
Forum: Classic 07-Feb-2013, 17:26
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
The last one I saw on eBay (UK) was a yellow...

The last one I saw on eBay (UK) was a yellow Sport 1000 mono in Falkirk, must have been November 12 ish, very lowmilage but £7.5k. It might be worth setting eBay up to flag up any that come onto the...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 21-Jan-2013, 19:59
Replies: 4
Views: 2,216
Posted By Steve E
I'll be there. Looking forward a pint of Shandy :)

I'll be there. Looking forward a pint of Shandy :)
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 15-Nov-2012, 19:00
Replies: 23
Views: 5,412
Posted By Steve E
Yes, two reservations or me and Leah thanks.

Yes, two reservations or me and Leah thanks.
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 12-Nov-2012, 18:22
Replies: 23
Views: 5,412
Posted By Steve E
Me and Mrs E (still) Do I have to have to eat my...

Me and Mrs E (still)

Do I have to have to eat my sprouts?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2012, 08:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,556
Posted By Steve E
Great thing to do, before we get that nice mix of...

Great thing to do, before we get that nice mix of salt and leaves on the road.
Forum: Classic 10-Oct-2012, 18:47
Replies: 15
Views: 14,668
Posted By Steve E
I changed the fuel pump relay next to the...

I changed the fuel pump relay next to the regulator/rectifier but no luck. I will see if I can locate the other relays in case one of them has failed.:confused:
Forum: Classic 09-Oct-2012, 00:51
Replies: 15
Views: 14,668
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Mike and Antony, I thought that might be...

Thanks Mike and Antony,

I thought that might be it (nowt in my owners manual and the wiring diagram in the online parts manual didn't give me much idea). I've only just replaced the rectifier with...
Forum: Classic 08-Oct-2012, 14:57
Replies: 15
Views: 14,668
Posted By Steve E
Fuel pump relay location

Hi Mike,

I think I may have the same problem as you had back in 2009 with your Sport Classic. I'm planing to swap the fuel pump relay to see if that fixes my Sport 1000. The engine cuts out...
Forum: Classic 10-Sep-2012, 19:29
Replies: 10
Views: 8,884
Posted By Steve E
My only recent bike maintenance was an oil/filter...

My only recent bike maintenance was an oil/filter change. I really need to do more - like in the old days!
Forum: Classic 10-Sep-2012, 10:21
Replies: 10
Views: 8,884
Posted By Steve E
Sorry, I've sent you all on a wild goose chase....

Sorry, I've sent you all on a wild goose chase. The engine is turning over. I'll check for fuel and spark today after work. Hopefully its something simple.
Forum: Classic 09-Sep-2012, 20:11
Replies: 10
Views: 8,884
Posted By Steve E
Thanks chaps. Its just the starter turning over,...

Thanks chaps. Its just the starter turning over, there's nowt from the engine. The engine itself doesn't turnover or attempt to fire up at all. I've tried several times.
Forum: Classic 09-Sep-2012, 15:14
Replies: 10
Views: 8,884
Posted By Steve E
Unhappy Starting problem

Typical, the sun is out and the bike won't start!

Has anyone come across the following problem? I press the starter button to turn the engine over but the engine won't start and the starter motor...
Forum: Classic 02-Jul-2012, 18:12
Replies: 6
Views: 6,044
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Antony, Thanks Chris, The R/R is tucked...

Thanks Antony, Thanks Chris,

The R/R is tucked under the seat on the Sport 1000 + I've got a scottoiler in there too. The upgrade looks like a very good idea if I can find space. I noticed on the...
Forum: Classic 01-Jul-2012, 00:11
Replies: 6
Views: 6,044
Posted By Steve E
Chris, Skidlids, thanks very much, I will have a...

Chris, Skidlids,

thanks very much, I will have a look tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I will let you know how I get on.

Steve
Forum: Classic 30-Jun-2012, 19:01
Replies: 6
Views: 6,044
Posted By Steve E
DS1000 battery not charging

Hi All,

Just got back home by AA Relay. My Sport 1000 died for the second time this week on a country lane. It has a new battery but its not charging so I guess a new or re-conditioned alternator is...
Forum: Classic 07-Jun-2012, 19:53
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
Hi Rich, one for sale now on...

Hi Rich,

one for sale now on autotrader.co.uk

Private sale £4,800. Monoposto in yellow. 5000 miles
Forum: Classic 05-Jun-2012, 15:16
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
Hi Rich, I made an error on the fuel there;...

Hi Rich,

I made an error on the fuel there; BP/Texaco/Mobil = good (no ethanol except for the far South West (Devon and Cornwall). Other makes, Supermarkets and all 95RON typically have 5% ethanol....
Forum: Classic 04-Jun-2012, 18:49
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
I found it's quite a stretch to the bars due to...

I found it's quite a stretch to the bars due to the long tank so I put some of the Ducati accessory risers on. I think the 2007 > models came with the risers as standard though. I've also put some...
Forum: Classic 04-Jun-2012, 16:36
Replies: 16
Views: 18,259
Posted By Steve E
Hi Rich, Ducati Manchester have a red Sport 1000...

Hi Rich,

Ducati Manchester have a red Sport 1000 Mono with 6,700 miles for £5,995. Only problem is its a single seater, no good if you want a biposto? There was another Mono for sale in yellow a...
Forum: Classic 29-May-2012, 21:56
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Chris, much appreciated! No great rush...

Thanks Chris, much appreciated!

No great rush though. Can you let me know the best way to cover the postage (PayPal, COD etc).
Forum: Classic 29-May-2012, 19:59
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By Steve E
You both don't know how humiliating it is to have...

You both don't know how humiliating it is to have an 8 year old mistake a watering can being filled from a garden tap for my bike being started up!
Forum: Classic 29-May-2012, 17:48
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Antony, I'll get the pipes on and see how...

Thanks Antony, I'll get the pipes on and see how it runs to start with. The re flash sounds great though if you can do it. I've found the K&N filter and also DP airbox covers on eBay; I see what you...
Forum: Classic 29-May-2012, 12:57
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Antony, I guess you'd have a quick...

Thanks Antony, I guess you'd have a quick reply!

My fear was having less restriction in the exhaust might make the engine run to lean. I think the full DP Termi kit includes a blanking-off bolt for...
Forum: Classic 29-May-2012, 12:16
Replies: 11
Views: 9,747
Posted By Steve E
Sport Classic ECU advice needed

Hi,

After a long wait I have the chance to pick up some second hand Termi slip-on silencers for my 06 Sport 1000 (Sport Classic). I'm only getting the silencers and not the DP ECU or DP airbox lid...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 14-Apr-2012, 11:35
Replies: 25
Views: 4,129
Posted By Steve E
See you 10am, looking forward to it.

See you 10am, looking forward to it.
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 12-Apr-2012, 14:26
Replies: 2
Views: 4,578
Posted By Steve E
Allowing 10% for transmission losses thats got to...

Allowing 10% for transmission losses thats got to be 205bhp + with the termis. Lordy!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jan-2012, 10:07
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
I got an eMail back from Shell this morning in...

I got an eMail back from Shell this morning in answer to the question of ethanol in their UK petrol (is ethanol in both standard 95 and high octane VPower versions of their petrol?).

Unfortunately...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Jan-2012, 18:38
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
Thanks ducatiz, good to know the sealer can flex....

Thanks ducatiz, good to know the sealer can flex.

I'm sure my tank is actually shrinking back down a little. I keep my bike in the dinning room next to the radiator which might help! Quite a dry...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2012, 17:54
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Anotonye, This is the link to Caswells...

Thanks Anotonye,

This is the link to Caswells Europe and the product description

http://www.caswelleurope.co.uk/gastank.htm

£45 for the kit for two tanks but from what I've read you'd use all of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2012, 16:45
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
I found that MWC were recommended on the Caswells...

I found that MWC were recommended on the Caswells website as an approved user/provider of their tank liner product. I have read that Caswells has been used by Ducati owners in the USA but perhaps I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jan-2012, 16:10
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
Just in, response from BP ... Thank you for your...

Just in, response from BP ...

Thank you for your email concerning the fuel sold by BP.

In most regions of the UK our Ultimate Unleaded dos not contain any Ethanol at present (South West UK...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jan-2012, 15:01
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
LOL. Another two posts and I might even be able...

LOL. Another two posts and I might even be able to do a track day ;-)

I've used Tesco Momentum 99 (advertised as having 5% ethanol) in my SC1000 and the tank has grown by 5-10mm but no other...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jan-2012, 00:53
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
Hi funkatronic, do you know if Rac3r's Monster...

Hi funkatronic, do you know if Rac3r's Monster was within warranty? It would be good to know if Ducati UK would entertain replacing a tank on a bike out of warranty.

I expect the problem is now well...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jan-2012, 15:12
Replies: 28
Views: 20,024
Posted By Steve E
Response from Texaco

I've contacted some of the main UK fuel providers; BP, Shell, Exxon (Mobil and Esso) and Valero (Texaco) for clarification on what's in our fuel.

I have had a first response back from Valero which I...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 20-Dec-2011, 19:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,749
Posted By Steve E
She is determined to dispel any rumors regarding...

She is determined to dispel any rumors regarding her 'preferences' and will be dressed acordingly; so I have been told.
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 20-Dec-2011, 19:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,749
Posted By Steve E
My Missus is going and hopefully driving me home...

My Missus is going and hopefully driving me home later so I can have a drink.
Forum: Tyres 05-Nov-2011, 00:59
Replies: 8
Views: 10,128
Posted By Steve E
Thanks Chaz and skidlids, Checked out the Dunlop...

Thanks Chaz and skidlids, Checked out the Dunlop website and SportsMax SportsSmarts are suitable for the Sport Classic which must mean fine with tubes. I did a bit searching around on the web and it...
Forum: Tyres 04-Nov-2011, 20:18
Replies: 8
Views: 10,128
Posted By Steve E
Thanks skidlids, I'll go an have a look at the...

Thanks skidlids, I'll go an have a look at the Dunlop website. I've read that the new SportSmart 2's are very good. I checked out the Michelin website and they say 2CT shouldn't be used with tubes...
Forum: Tyres 04-Nov-2011, 18:19
Replies: 8
Views: 10,128
Posted By Steve E
Question Sport Classic tyre choice

I have a 2006 Sport 1000 which has the standard Pirelli Phantoms on it at the moment. I've been told that the bike will feel much better with some decent sport bike tyres such as Pilot 2CT's or...
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