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Forum: Classic 23-Apr-2004, 22:08
Replies: 1
Views: 3,418
Posted By kfz2
Paul, talk to me, do you have contact and any...

Paul,

talk to me, do you have contact and any details. I dont come accross a lot of drums but its allways hard to find someone competant at such a difficult and usually expensive job.

Kev
Forum: Classic 29-Feb-2004, 22:12
Replies: 2
Views: 4,122
Posted By kfz2
spares - nightmare mate. service items are fine ...

spares - nightmare mate. service items are fine like belts and filters as there common with the newer bikes, but if you need barrels and pistons (their plated) its a different plate of penni. engine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Feb-2004, 21:56
Replies: 29
Views: 5,110
Posted By kfz2
Yes they are but i guess Ducati spent some time...

Yes they are but i guess Ducati spent some time making the ignition work too. Maybe?

The idea is that your halfing you flame distance and more importantly halfing the time it takes so therefore you...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2004, 22:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,110
Posted By kfz2
Ok is your advance adjustable? Didnt think so,...

Ok is your advance adjustable? Didnt think so, your not really gonna get any benefit from it really. The idea being to shorten your flame path and allow less advance.

Plus isnt there a belt a pully...
Forum: Classic 08-Feb-2004, 19:46
Replies: 2
Views: 3,552
Posted By kfz2
Mach 3? Kickstart only isnt it? With the plug...

Mach 3?


Kickstart only isnt it? With the plug out give is a few kicks to get theo il pressure up.

Id exepct the worsed really, but i guess its benn open a few times since 1971 just a matter of...
Forum: Classic 14-Jan-2004, 21:49
Replies: 0
Views: 3,312
Posted By kfz2
too quiet. How to treat you old classic.

all bit tame here aint it


http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kevin.foote/lenar3.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jan-2004, 22:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,833
Posted By kfz2
The FI bike is basically the same, as far as i...

The FI bike is basically the same, as far as i know, sorry ive never had one in.

THere is the haynes manual which is ok'ish.

Whats the problem?
Forum: Classic 05-Jan-2004, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,536
Posted By kfz2
woah, you need tobe real carefull here. How...

woah, you need tobe real carefull here.

How many mileso n the bike, anyway it s 20 tyears old so you need to be very carefull. If its been run on low detergent oil and then you go and fill it with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Jan-2004, 15:07
Replies: 10
Views: 4,833
Posted By kfz2
its all there on the official site. if you go to...

its all there on the official site. if you go to technical, then worshop manual, full fiches are there. Im pretty sure they cover the carbed bikes.

Ducati.com or ducati.it or something.

What the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Aug-2003, 22:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,019
Posted By kfz2
what? some ******** in this thread? Yes you need...

what? some ******** in this thread?

Yes you need to get your brakes to work if you want to live.

Sounds like the the whole system needs cleaning, inc the pistons. I come accorss this quite often...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2003, 22:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By kfz2
What bike is it? As general rule of thumb you...

What bike is it?

As general rule of thumb you looking for no more than 14.7 volts. It hit this by 4K and then hold steady, any more the regulator is arsed.

Kev
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2003, 22:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,979
Posted By kfz2
Its more important that you dont labour the motor...

Its more important that you dont labour the motor esp below 3K. Change theoil, do your valve maint, look after your belts, warm the engine throughlyand then thrash it within an inch of its life they...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2003, 20:09
Replies: 13
Views: 5,969
Posted By kfz2
41mm FCR's ram air lightened flywheel dyna...

41mm FCR's
ram air
lightened flywheel
dyna coils
twin plugs
a proper cam
R1 front end
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2003, 20:04
Replies: 12
Views: 5,167
Posted By kfz2
must be something wrong with the forks then, The...

must be something wrong with the forks then, The tubes are ok no scratches or chips.

Are you overfilling it with oil.

Must be a reason why, just need to find it out.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2003, 20:01
Replies: 4
Views: 3,575
Posted By kfz2
Yes i do my own. Yes it best left to someone whos...

Yes i do my own. Yes it best left to someone whos knows what their doing but how do you get expereince if you never try???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2003, 22:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,752
Posted By kfz2
Bizare. Trust Ducati! As you have allready...

Bizare. Trust Ducati!

As you have allready replaced the rod and its failed again I cant help thinking that something is up with the clutch or the thrust bearing.

Does the lever feel ok, is it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2003, 14:53
Replies: 4
Views: 3,403
Posted By kfz2
I know one the guys said you need to drain the...

I know one the guys said you need to drain the coolant but if the snesor is near the top of the system (sorry im not well up on the 4 valve bikes) thne that much should come out, just keep your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2003, 09:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By kfz2
Dont understand your logic here mate. THe Ducati...

Dont understand your logic here mate. THe Ducati item has already proved itself insufficent for the job. Your gonna replace it something you know is bad?

I can build a better loom than Ducati, for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2003, 10:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By kfz2
Dont worry mate, the Regs on the early bikes are...

Dont worry mate, the Regs on the early bikes are bit suspect (so whats new, standard ducati problem since Adam was in short Kecks). Might not be anything to do with you.

Im with Nelly, id just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2003, 15:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,747
Posted By kfz2
I would suspect the reg too, seems strange that...

I would suspect the reg too, seems strange that you had a ok'ish reading and it stil lwent flat.

Your not running stupid headlight bulbs are you?

Alarm?

Any shorts anywhere?

BTW im only down...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2003, 15:41
Replies: 12
Views: 3,904
Posted By kfz2
To add. Hasve you checked you have power to the...

To add.

Hasve you checked you have power to the coils?

Its worth giving the earths a once over.

Can you go thru the problem again ,sorry i missed it the first time.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2003, 15:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,601
Posted By kfz2
Now i wouldnt, Id remove the sprokect now, it...

Now i wouldnt, Id remove the sprokect now, it will be a damn site easier with the chain on then off.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2003, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 3,025
Posted By kfz2
To add to nelys post.. Its quite amazing how...

To add to nelys post..

Its quite amazing how loose the belts appera to be on a cold engine compared to a car engine.

The motor grows so much you see so its important the belts arecorrectly...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2003, 11:02
Replies: 12
Views: 5,167
Posted By kfz2
The leakproof ones are just double lipped seals. ...

The leakproof ones are just double lipped seals. If you but a any decent set of aftermarket seals they should be fine.

Should have 2 lipps and a proper spring in them.

Kev
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2003, 11:00
Replies: 15
Views: 4,313
Posted By kfz2
Its when their quiet you need to worry. Its...

Its when their quiet you need to worry. Its shouldnt really be a ratter more a whirring sound.

Just mention it at the first service.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jun-2003, 09:12
Replies: 10
Views: 7,248
Posted By kfz2
The usual robbers (M&P etc) do quite a big...

The usual robbers (M&P etc) do quite a big range of risers, worth a call.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,663
Posted By kfz2
Dont ask mate. Its pretty **** really, shouldnt...

Dont ask mate. Its pretty **** really, shouldnt wear out at all, at least not at these mileages.

Why dont you stick up you oil choice and change interval and any other service stuff you feel may be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 09:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By kfz2
I think it would be prudent to pull the end cover...

I think it would be prudent to pull the end cover off and check the washer is ok. If the rotor is loose it will bugger up the taper and knacker the crank like the man says.

I hear there is a factory...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 20:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,951
Posted By kfz2
Have to pack them wheeilies in mate. Yes the dry...

Have to pack them wheeilies in mate.

Yes the dry clutch is a pain, but then any ducati clutchis pain (litrally, in the case of the bevals and the early Pantahs)

Therea few options out there, Im...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 20:31
Replies: 7
Views: 3,148
Posted By kfz2
hello sir, I think this may be thatsa damn...

hello sir,

I think this may be thatsa damn washer on the alternator, Weeksy knows about since his did it last year.

Theres a washer on the geny taper thats prone to failing, if it does the rotor...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 17:19
Replies: 15
Views: 4,523
Posted By kfz2
ok so a brand new bike (in which each componant...

ok so a brand new bike (in which each componant is within the manufactures spec is allready blueprinted)?

My take on the word (i dont really know) is that each componant is changed to its optiuim...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 17:07
Replies: 8
Views: 3,047
Posted By kfz2
its a no brainer really guys, at the end of the...

its a no brainer really guys, at the end of the day its an Italian bike not stamping out tins of beans, im not sure they lend themselves to a production line type affair, find a decent independent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 16:52
Replies: 39
Views: 14,914
Posted By kfz2
I really dont know anything about the bikes or...

I really dont know anything about the bikes or modern tyres but 30/30 seems way to low to me.

I tend to run nearlly all modern bikes 36/42 for road use.

if the tyre was only a week old and its a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 16:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,910
Posted By kfz2
Since loosing there official importer tag....

Since loosing there official importer tag. Motomecca are bit crap at them but they stil advertising a lot of Brembo stuff.

Try typing motomecca spares into google.

I think you'll be lucky to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 16:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,523
Posted By kfz2
Not well up on the four valve bikes but 500 is...

Not well up on the four valve bikes but 500 is too much.

Not sure if your serious about the blueprint Weeksy (not sure what the term means any way).

Change your lcutch fliud whiel your doing your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2003, 22:06
Replies: 39
Views: 14,914
Posted By kfz2
How strange ,can you give me a little more info...

How strange ,can you give me a little more info on the tyre?

How old is it (the date not how long its been on the bike!)

A little prev history

The pressure of 32 psi when hot seem to low to me. I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jun-2003, 20:36
Replies: 3
Views: 3,593
Posted By kfz2
Sorry guys i think your all going the wrong way...

Sorry guys i think your all going the wrong way with this.

If theres a large amount of unburnt gas in the oil, then the chances are its comming out of the fuel tap while the bike is parked up (yes...
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