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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2011, 13:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,112
Posted By Nigel Booker
No wheelies, but a lot of heavy down shifting and...

No wheelies, but a lot of heavy down shifting and several rear lock ups.

I did bounce it off the limiter a couple of times.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2011, 13:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,112
Posted By Nigel Booker
996R losing oil

I took my 996 out yesterday and to be honest I gave it a good thrashing.

I put it away in the garage and put it up on the paddock stand.

When I went into the gagrage this morning its dumped a mess...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 21:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,585
Posted By Nigel Booker
I'm having the same problem. P&H quoted me...

I'm having the same problem. P&H quoted me £64.00 for the bracket, reservoir and longer hose from the performance cat. Any pics or advice on relocating the brake fluid tank would be much appreciated.
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 15-Jul-2005, 20:25
Replies: 1
Views: 9,192
Posted By Nigel Booker
Top Guys at Datatool

The Datatool Evo alarm on my 996 developed a fault about two weeks ago it kept going off after only about 10-15 seconds and I could only use the bike with the alarm in service mode. One week later...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 01:12
Replies: 25
Views: 5,450
Posted By Nigel Booker
Tony, I understand what your saying but my main...

Tony,

I understand what your saying but my main concern with the finish on wheels is how will it stand up to tyre changes, stone chips and cleaning and with a decent aplicator powder does come up...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 00:50
Replies: 25
Views: 5,450
Posted By Nigel Booker
Tony, why paint? If powder is applied properly...

Tony,
why paint? If powder is applied properly with a decent etching primer its far more durable.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,809
Posted By Nigel Booker
Its a 180/55 x ZR17

Its a 180/55 x ZR17
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 21:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,250
Posted By Nigel Booker
Front brake bleed nipple

Can anyone tell me what thread size and pitch the bleed nipples are on a 2000 model 996?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 00:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By Nigel Booker
Got a set from Daytona m/c's today, seem to...

Got a set from Daytona m/c's today, seem to be about the same price everywhere, £25 a set incl. (except Casoli's £25 + delivery + vat)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2004, 23:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By Nigel Booker
Stainless steel clutch springs

Where can I get a set of stainless steel clutch springs for a 996?

Please don't say casoli moto.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2004, 11:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By Nigel Booker
Nigel, if you don't have a multimeter...

Nigel,
if you don't have a multimeter i've got one you can borrow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 01:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By Nigel Booker
Depends on your patience it can be a b!"£$%d...

Depends on your patience it can be a b!"£$%d trying to get them to line up.

Just take your time and have a big nylon mallet to hand.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 09:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,361
Posted By Nigel Booker
Tecmoto exhaust baffles

Anyone used a set of Tecmoto exhaust baffles to get a 996 with termis an MOT?

The website lists them as 97db for trackdays and MOT's.

http://www.tecmoto.co.uk/exhausts.htm/pages/exhaust_baffle.htm
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 09:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By Nigel Booker
Had the same problem with mine after being left...

Had the same problem with mine after being left at the repairers for 3 months. The optimate just wouldn,t charge the battery at all. I used a car battery charger just to give it an initial kick and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2004, 19:18
Replies: 12
Views: 3,028
Posted By Nigel Booker
Pro V twins stock ultimap chips.

Pro V twins stock ultimap chips.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2004, 09:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,254
Posted By Nigel Booker
and they also have the corbin...

and they also have the corbin seats

http://motostrano-store.com/corbinseats1.html
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2004, 08:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,254
Posted By Nigel Booker
Try these, there selling sargent seats at a good...

Try these, there selling sargent seats at a good price at the moment.

http://www.motostrano-store.com/sargentseats.html
Forum: Tyres 07-Feb-2004, 08:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,434
Posted By Nigel Booker
Dunlop D208\'s

I need a new set of tyres and normally use D207RR's I just wondered if anyone was using D208's and what they thought of them?

Do they make an RR version yet? I see they do a GP but they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2004, 08:39
Replies: 25
Views: 3,713
Posted By Nigel Booker
Keith, Never heard of that many shims needing to...

Keith,
Never heard of that many shims needing to be changed at a 6K service.

As the 748R is as close to a race engine on the road as you can get are the tolerances tighter?


On my 1997 model...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 22:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,713
Posted By Nigel Booker
How come the service came to £700? How many...

How come the service came to £700?

How many shims needed changing?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2004, 00:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,282
Posted By Nigel Booker
You could find that the breather is in pretty...

You could find that the breather is in pretty securely, most after market versions recommend using a sealing compound such as silicone.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 00:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By Nigel Booker
You forgot the 998R that has 139bhp. I think the...

You forgot the 998R that has 139bhp.

I think the factory figure for the 996S is 123bhp as it has the same engine as the 996SPS.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2004, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By Nigel Booker
quote: yep, right about warranty, but I have...

quote:

yep, right about warranty, but I have been into a duke dealer with the bike, they cannot seem to pinp oint where the problem is, and they say they have checked everything, and it's still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 23:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By Nigel Booker
Nigel, no rush for the chip puller. BTW I...

Nigel,
no rush for the chip puller.

BTW I wouldn't ride down the long furlong road or the entrance to the builders merchant at the moment, thats the entrance/exit to the council yard and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 08:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By Nigel Booker
nigel, did you take into sussex rr? The last time...

nigel,
did you take into sussex rr? The last time mine was on there dyno it took 5 runs to get a printout, v-twins tend to knock there pc out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2004, 08:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By Nigel Booker
Rich, you can cut the throttle tube back if you...

Rich,
you can cut the throttle tube back if you don't intend using ducati stock grips anymore. You can't remove it completey but it does conceal it better.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 10:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,579
Posted By Nigel Booker
996 clutch plates

Has anybody fitted a set of ST4S aluminium clutch plates in the std basket on a 2000 model 996 bip?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jan-2004, 23:07
Replies: 40
Views: 11,348
Posted By Nigel Booker
Why wait for the rain just pop into the local car...

Why wait for the rain just pop into the local car wash.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2004, 23:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,156
Posted By Nigel Booker
Wasn't impressed at the NEC, and as a final...

Wasn't impressed at the NEC, and as a final edition very poor. Totally agree with keefyboy would have been nice in silver, perhaps a bayliss/smart rep 998 from imola.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 21:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,507
Posted By Nigel Booker
Not the casoli discussion again!

Not the casoli discussion again!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 21:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,507
Posted By Nigel Booker
Not the casoli discussion again!

Not the casoli discussion again!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 21:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,094
Posted By Nigel Booker
I bet they can and have found people willing to...

I bet they can and have found people willing to part with that sort of money.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2003, 09:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,063
Posted By Nigel Booker
Nigel, if you have no luck at PB give tony a ring...

Nigel,
if you have no luck at PB give tony a ring at sivcraft engineering, he used to make bespoke exhaust systems for ricardo vehicle engineering so he knows his stuff. They have a workshop at...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Dec-2003, 20:02
Replies: 7
Views: 4,503
Posted By Nigel Booker
You could always splash out and get the ducati...

You could always splash out and get the ducati oil filter wrench, if memory serves its about £16
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2003, 22:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,261
Posted By Nigel Booker
Nigel, if you need a chip puller you can borrow...

Nigel,
if you need a chip puller you can borrow mine, I only live just outside of worthing. Let me know and I can either drop it off or you can collect it from me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Dec-2003, 21:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Nigel Booker
paulk, why did they change the belts on a 6k...

paulk,
why did they change the belts on a 6k service? They shouldn't need changing until 12k or 2yrs.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Dec-2003, 23:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,698
Posted By Nigel Booker
I was quoted £450 by my nearest ducati dealer for...

I was quoted £450 by my nearest ducati dealer for a 6k service. Luckily I have a second main dealer only 16 miles away and he did the service for under £350.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Dec-2003, 21:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,050
Posted By Nigel Booker
I had to wait 13 weeks for a solo seat unit for a...

I had to wait 13 weeks for a solo seat unit for a 2000 model 996, when it arrived it was the wrong one.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2003, 21:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,386
Posted By Nigel Booker
I didn't realise that ducati dealers had...

I didn't realise that ducati dealers had started charging for the first service. Seems like a total rip off to me, I can't see that any new bike needs much more than an oil change and a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2003, 10:50
Replies: 19
Views: 3,386
Posted By Nigel Booker
Lee, why are you paying £200 for 600 mile...

Lee,
why are you paying £200 for 600 mile service?

The first service is normally free labour + parts. Which should be about £50 for the oil and filter.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2003, 22:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,642
Posted By Nigel Booker
Forgot to mention its listed as the ducati corse...

Forgot to mention its listed as the ducati corse logo for the 2001 model 748R.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2003, 22:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,642
Posted By Nigel Booker
Got one today from P&H at crawley. £4.21...

Got one today from P&H at crawley. £4.21 inclusive of vat, part number 43511061A.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Nov-2003, 23:48
Replies: 3
Views: 2,304
Posted By Nigel Booker
Thanks for the help lads. It was the battery, I...

Thanks for the help lads. It was the battery, I did as keefyboy said and fully discharged it before recharging.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2003, 23:48
Replies: 3
Views: 2,304
Posted By Nigel Booker
Battery or relay problem?

The battery is only at 11.5v, is this to low to turn the engine over? All I get is the relay clicking and nothing else.

I've had the battery on an oximiser charger since sunday but it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2003, 09:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,908
Posted By Nigel Booker
IMO probably the best £4£ mod you can do on a...

IMO probably the best £4£ mod you can do on a 748/9**. Did it on both my 748 and 996.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2003, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,482
Posted By Nigel Booker
Termi 50mm half system with an FIM ultimap chip,...

Termi 50mm half system with an FIM ultimap chip, does it for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2003, 23:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,650
Posted By Nigel Booker
Very nice, except all the blue anodising and...

Very nice, except all the blue anodising and especially the blue brake lines.

Still each to there own.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 00:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,685
Posted By Nigel Booker
JB, a set of JHP alloy plates for a 996, which I...

JB,
a set of JHP alloy plates for a 996, which I assume is the same as a 748, would set you back £140.00 + delivery + VAT. Thats the price quoted to me at the end of July.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 4,277
Posted By Nigel Booker
On my 996bip I get about 100-110 miles on a good...

On my 996bip I get about 100-110 miles on a good day and 80-90 on a bad, or is it 80-90 on a good and 100-110 on a bad.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2003, 21:18
Replies: 26
Views: 4,950
Posted By Nigel Booker
I had a 1997 model 748 bip for 3 years and as...

I had a 1997 model 748 bip for 3 years and as mentioned the regulators are very dodgy. The regulator on mine expired at just on 16K and I had the rear brake caliper seize at 19K. Other than that it...
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