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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 04-Feb-2024, 11:08
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Views: 1,975
Posted By hawkati
instruments/lights cut out then complete shut down

Many gnash - after 9 months of the bike behaving perfectly it decided to cut out completely the other day. First warning was the instruments & lights cutting out under hard acceleration (but all...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 11-Jun-2023, 09:47
Replies: 6
Views: 13,716
Posted By hawkati
That was approx 4,500 miles there & back...

That was approx 4,500 miles there & back again on a thing that had....issues...
Namely an o ring going on thr slave cylinder, a throttle position sensor on the **** and a full on "see jesus" quick...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 29-Apr-2023, 09:22
Replies: 6
Views: 13,716
Posted By hawkati
Just to add that Geoff did a luvverly job with...

Just to add that Geoff did a luvverly job with the engine and I'm currently running it in before riding down to portimao in a fortnight, lurching around the circuit then doing as much of the rest of...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 19-Feb-2023, 11:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,718
Posted By hawkati
alas my engine needs to be reunited with the rest...

alas my engine needs to be reunited with the rest of the bike first - another time eh?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 04-Feb-2023, 18:54
Replies: 6
Views: 13,716
Posted By hawkati
haaaa! Too tempting, but i'm 60 now and seeing...

haaaa! Too tempting, but i'm 60 now and seeing racing unfortunately as a bottomless pit i cannot afford, and i certainly can't afford to spanner myself like i did at donington over a year ago. So...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jan-2023, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 13,716
Posted By hawkati
That sort of thing is a bit shite isn't it? At...

That sort of thing is a bit shite isn't it? At least I'll soon have the ground zero of a rebuilt engine that with any luck will see out my days of riding bikes - it's going to be used far more for...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Jan-2023, 10:47
Replies: 6
Views: 13,716
Posted By hawkati
levelling up in a baptism of garrrgh!

After near 17 years of 996 ownership i needed More, so sold it and bought an 1198s. Delightfully under market price and so it was almost a straight swap. My way of thinking was that if i needed to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2019, 11:31
Replies: 4
Views: 10,309
Posted By hawkati
cheers for the answers - after checking properly...

cheers for the answers - after checking properly it was a bit more fundamental than that - cambelt broke. Erk.
So it's at baines now getting a serious look - verdict soon. Double erk.
I'm not at all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2019, 01:22
Replies: 4
Views: 10,309
Posted By hawkati
Single cylinder 996!

So after many lots of abuse my poor 996 cut out on an open throttle at cadwell. Instantly hauled the clutch in and piled onto the grass, concerned for dropped oil. No such worries.
Anyway, had a...
Forum: Tyres 03-Aug-2018, 03:44
Replies: 9
Views: 41,504
Posted By hawkati
Good all round tyres for road and occasional...

Good all round tyres for road and occasional trackday? Metzler M7rr's are spot on, I used a set last year for a charity ride, tour round scotland and a trackday at cadwell - over 2,500 miles in 4...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2018, 22:21
Replies: 0
Views: 4,544
Posted By hawkati
990 clutch lever pushrod?

so the bike's running great right now but muppet features here forgets the replacement stand is old skool suicide stand, and after checking the oil level....over it goes.
I get a new clutch lever...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2018, 19:08
Replies: 2
Views: 4,977
Posted By hawkati
Nicely....I'll chase that up. Cheers loads, jamess

Nicely....I'll chase that up. Cheers loads, jamess
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2018, 20:21
Replies: 2
Views: 4,977
Posted By hawkati
Ducati 996 fuel & sci relays wanted..

As above - onyerbike didn't have them or even know what they were and they seem unavailable new through eBay, in this country anyway.
They're a Hella thing, made in USA, numbered
4rd 960 388 13,...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 21-Dec-2017, 18:03
Replies: 1
Views: 7,099
Posted By hawkati
cheers!

cheers!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2014, 18:22
Replies: 2
Views: 2,133
Posted By hawkati
Cheers for that - i'll have a fixing frenzy since...

Cheers for that - i'll have a fixing frenzy since it really has done its best to marmalise everything - swarf & chain lube make very effective grinding paste. All cleansed squeaky clean now & i'll...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2014, 12:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,133
Posted By hawkati
996 rear sprocket bush holder has shifted...

Hello - it's been ages i know, but i'm back - and with a dodgy sprocket!
One of the circular sprocket bolt/bush combinations has shifted out, working its way into the hub and effectively shredding...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2013, 19:01
Replies: 0
Views: 1,647
Posted By hawkati
996 sidestand bracket (unworn) needed

er, um -that's it really. Replacement bracket snapped on me a while back as i was swinging a leg over the bike. On a Friday 13th. Some would regard that as unlucky. Not me - what would have been...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 20-Oct-2013, 17:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,197
Posted By hawkati
ah....but.......throw in the old A40 route up...

ah....but.......throw in the old A40 route up chickenshit pass & a bit of zoopery round wheatley on the way out of oxford and i'd still get the footpegs down ten times on a journey to london &...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 10-Oct-2013, 18:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,197
Posted By hawkati
...and i finish work at 6.30pm. In Oxford....

...and i finish work at 6.30pm. In Oxford. Gnarrr....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2013, 18:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,798
Posted By hawkati
possibly a smidge under the 102/3db i get with my...

possibly a smidge under the 102/3db i get with my 50mm Termis.......really too close to the mark for some trackdays, or, in other words....Just Right.
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 10-Oct-2013, 18:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,342
Posted By hawkati
despite my ludicrously failed attempt to even get...

despite my ludicrously failed attempt to even get on the grid for a single race this year, i'd very much like to hang onto the number 57 since i'm gunning for racing this coming year!
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 08-Sep-2013, 20:51
Replies: 0
Views: 3,545
Posted By hawkati
1994 Ducati 600ss road bike

Here's the bike i bought for £750 from Coppersaucepipe of this parish - it's not MOT'd or taxed, but is a goodun in all other respects. Sadly going now since there's absolutely no chance of racing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2013, 19:12
Replies: 2
Views: 2,338
Posted By hawkati
i can sort of confirm this, though it depends on...

i can sort of confirm this, though it depends on the size/weight of the passenger! Hannah's a perfect fit since she's the size of a postage stamp & weighs damn all. She's got the whole weight...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 22-Aug-2013, 18:56
Replies: 22
Views: 7,357
Posted By hawkati
hiya - somehow i've previously missed this, and...

hiya - somehow i've previously missed this, and evil work prevents me popping to Brands....i could collect if you're not the far side of the moon, otherwise happy to pay postage....cheers, jamess
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 07-Aug-2013, 15:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,158
Posted By hawkati
curses - must have missed y'all by minutes! No...

curses - must have missed y'all by minutes! No worries - will aim to catch up with you some time again. Aiming for Cadwell on Mon Sept 2nd if anyone fancies joining in - there's a bunch from the PB...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-Aug-2013, 12:36
Replies: 23
Views: 6,158
Posted By hawkati
sorry i missed you lot - after i dropped hannah...

sorry i missed you lot - after i dropped hannah off i popped over lambourne way but realised it was like looking for a ducatisti sized needle in a shire sized haystack, so i zooped to forza italia at...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-Aug-2013, 23:47
Replies: 23
Views: 6,158
Posted By hawkati
still hoping to hear which route you're likely to...

still hoping to hear which route you're likely to take so i can hook up with you - the forecast's good & i have a rear d211 i need to kill off!
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 02-Aug-2013, 17:37
Replies: 23
Views: 6,158
Posted By hawkati
you elusive bugger you! Dropping hannah off at...

you elusive bugger you! Dropping hannah off at work in oxford at 11am so could be out there shortly after, seaching for you lot! you've got my number? bung me a text saying whereish you're likely to...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 02-Aug-2013, 00:31
Replies: 23
Views: 6,158
Posted By hawkati
i know it's a mystery tour.....but give us a clue...

i know it's a mystery tour.....but give us a clue so i could possibly hook up somewhere between oxford & lechlade?
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 06-Jul-2013, 14:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,521
Posted By hawkati
it's highly likely i'll not be able to come out...

it's highly likely i'll not be able to come out to play because i'll be zooping to Coppersaucepipe's place to collect a 600ss, but if you're anywhere near Broadwell (just north of Lechlade - GL7 3QS)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2013, 22:51
Replies: 9
Views: 3,379
Posted By hawkati
Cheers for answers - i'll be popping over t...

Cheers for answers - i'll be popping over t oonyerbike in the next couple of days since my brother lives nearby, but if they're extortionate i'll try pro twins! Bike's impossible to put on stand now,...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 23-Jun-2013, 22:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By hawkati
cheers for your replies - Benson should be a...

cheers for your replies - Benson should be a laugh!
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 13-Jun-2013, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By hawkati
Benson this year?

Please don't tell me i've missed it? Searched (briefly) but not seen a thread - is it happening and if so, when? cheers, j
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2013, 14:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,379
Posted By hawkati
...and, strangely enough, i have the same...

...and, strangely enough, i have the same problem. Originally my sidestand bracket broke, causing one of the bolts to break in the engine casing. I replaced the sidestand bracket, but it weas worn -...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-May-2013, 23:22
Replies: 25
Views: 5,282
Posted By hawkati
buggeration! Was so busy i didn't check this...

buggeration! Was so busy i didn't check this until now.....and we live halfway between Lechlade & Burford! No worries - hope to catch y'all one day...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2013, 23:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,739
Posted By hawkati
just seen this - fine racing footage & a real...

just seen this - fine racing footage & a real kick up my backside to join you lot asap!
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 21-Apr-2013, 23:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,935
Posted By hawkati
muchos grinding of teeth - bike's out of tax and...

muchos grinding of teeth - bike's out of tax and it's just been a gorgeous weekend! Knowing my luck i'd get pulled and it's payday on thursday, so with any luck next weekend will be a barrelload of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Mar-2013, 14:26
Replies: 20
Views: 4,470
Posted By hawkati
Nooo - Hannah was horribly unwell & electircs...

Nooo - Hannah was horribly unwell & electircs had ate themselves at house so i had to work her shift & sort out leccy.
Gutted to miss this, but, as the irish wolfhound in Lady & The Tramp said -...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-Mar-2013, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,087
Posted By hawkati
sorry - working today, dammit! aiming to lurch...

sorry - working today, dammit!
aiming to lurch to snetterton next weekend to provide immoral support for coppersaucepipe!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Mar-2013, 14:20
Replies: 20
Views: 4,470
Posted By hawkati
Since i've got the days booked off work i'll see...

Since i've got the days booked off work i'll see if i can pop up and see what i'm missing!
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 27-Feb-2013, 11:43
Replies: 14
Views: 6,033
Posted By hawkati
just a quickie to say that i'll be missing the...

just a quickie to say that i'll be missing the beginning of the season due to extreme car malfunction & money spent in that direction, but please don't write me off just yet - aiming to stagger on to...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 22-Feb-2013, 17:29
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
I'm trying to come up with a cunning...

I'm trying to come up with a cunning plan.....started selling surplus pa & music bits (i do sound engineering) and am certainly trying now to get into this series at some point where i can. I still...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 20-Feb-2013, 13:21
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
today's word of choice is fukbollox. I'd been...

today's word of choice is fukbollox. I'd been nursing the clutch on car for a month, aiming to replace original flywheel ( has a slipper mech in it), and making do with heel & toe to get by as...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Feb-2013, 13:16
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
i'll be aiming to have a vague idea where to...

i'll be aiming to have a vague idea where to place myself on the grid first.....
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Feb-2013, 11:19
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
Lurching perilously closer to the grid - bike...

Lurching perilously closer to the grid - bike half bought from Coppersaucepipe - previously from Phil h - a class B 600ss. ACU course booked for 25th Feb (payday -woot!) and applications all ready to...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 11-Jan-2013, 11:53
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
hiya - will do asap once i escape from work! Yup,...

hiya - will do asap once i escape from work! Yup, paid both by paypal....separately , after i missed the option of paying for both in one fell swoop -doh!
cheers muchly, j
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 10-Jan-2013, 12:23
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
....and shockingly i've applied for & paid...

....and shockingly i've applied for & paid for desmo race series thingy as well. Eagerly awaiting confirmation of membership of club & race series - make mine a small black t-shirt please?!
Forum: Tyres 10-Jan-2013, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 7,125
Posted By hawkati
i've honestly no idea regarding slicks, but...

i've honestly no idea regarding slicks, but having used both these tyres in treaded from there's a subtle difference in the way they feel. The Metzlers seem marginally more pliable and forgiving on...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 09-Jan-2013, 15:31
Replies: 15
Views: 6,070
Posted By hawkati
Brief update - finally pulled finger out, put car...

Brief update - finally pulled finger out, put car up for sale & applied for DSC membership. Will wade through acres of paperwork till that's acknowledged, then do Desmo membership, and whatever else...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 09-Jan-2013, 15:27
Replies: 21
Views: 7,174
Posted By hawkati
oooh - just seen this.....dipping toes into the...

oooh - just seen this.....dipping toes into the murky waters of this race series as from....now! (Just paid for DSC membership minutes ago -terribly sorry for delay!)

soooo - i'd love to reserve...
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