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Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Aug-2006, 16:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,014
Posted By ath748
My apologies - tarring you with the same brush! ...

My apologies - tarring you with the same brush!

Welcome to the club by the way.....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Aug-2006, 11:04
Replies: 7
Views: 3,014
Posted By ath748
My Dad's got one, although his is a GT, the hard...

My Dad's got one, although his is a GT, the hard top version. When I were a lad, it fitted him (driving), me and my girlfriend in it. I was obviously in significantly better shape back then!

My dad...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 13:02
Replies: 23
Views: 5,209
Posted By ath748
Let's be honest here, if you can't afford to put...

Let's be honest here, if you can't afford to put a bit of decent oil in your pride and joy Ducati, then you ahoulsdn't have a Duc!!

We all know how pricey they become, no good complaining about it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2006, 12:54
Replies: 23
Views: 5,209
Posted By ath748
Fully syth, and I change mine every 3000 miles...

Fully syth, and I change mine every 3000 miles (have a 748S, 2002 model).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2006, 13:19
Replies: 30
Views: 5,760
Posted By ath748
I have a 748S, I use Diablo Corsas on mine. 4000...

I have a 748S, I use Diablo Corsas on mine. 4000 miles on a rear, more or less double that on the front.

So it sounds like yours are about ready for a change. If the front feels like that, then...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jul-2006, 07:50
Replies: 10
Views: 3,447
Posted By ath748
Probably cos they're the more desireable...

Probably cos they're the more desireable styling...

<Tin hat goes on....>

:frog: :frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2006, 13:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,621
Posted By ath748
I didn't use a torque wrench on mine. Did them...

I didn't use a torque wrench on mine. Did them up hand tight (which is fairly tight), tightened them up after a week or two, now I keep an eye on them when I clean the bike. Just to be safe.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2006, 07:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By ath748
And just to get my post count up to the best...

And just to get my post count up to the best number on the planet.......748 !!! :D :D :roll: :roll: :roll:

Woo hoo!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2006, 07:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By ath748
I could stand to be corrected, but did the S not...

I could stand to be corrected, but did the S not come into manufacture until 2000?
Forum: Tyres 02-Jul-2006, 23:16
Replies: 17
Views: 7,583
Posted By ath748
I'm on Diablo Corsas front and back. Run 32F and...

I'm on Diablo Corsas front and back. Run 32F and 35R.

Get about 4000 miles out of a rear tyre and about double that on the front.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jun-2006, 08:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,931
Posted By ath748
Question Termi UK supplier

A mate of mine is after a Termi exhaust for his Kwak Z750. He's spotted a nice one on the www.Termi.it (http://www.Termi.it) website, but wants to know if there is a Termi supplier/dealer in the...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 29-Jun-2006, 08:24
Replies: 13
Views: 14,396
Posted By ath748
That is fantastic news. Something you don't hear...

That is fantastic news. Something you don't hear very often.

The security guard sounds like the inside man though....
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 26-Jun-2006, 23:17
Replies: 15
Views: 7,270
Posted By ath748
Repair. Did it on a Bridgestone BT010 on my R6,...

Repair. Did it on a Bridgestone BT010 on my R6, rode it for another 1000 miles or so, regularly topping a ton etc. No probs, especially as it's in the middle.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2006, 09:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,444
Posted By ath748
I love the question for the subject of this...

I love the question for the subject of this thread: "Does anyone own a Ducati 998?" :rolleyes:

In a Ducati club. Hahaha! Yep, there's a few of them! :lol: :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2006, 09:51
Replies: 28
Views: 6,651
Posted By ath748
Good to hear it. That's the only way to treat...

Good to hear it. That's the only way to treat them!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2006, 11:09
Replies: 18
Views: 3,801
Posted By ath748
From what I can see, I like it. In red of course.

From what I can see, I like it. In red of course.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 2,380
Posted By ath748
There's another long thread on this topic, do a...

There's another long thread on this topic, do a search....;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 08:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,380
Posted By ath748
When you fill up with petrol, reset your trip to...

When you fill up with petrol, reset your trip to 0000. When it gets to around 100, look for a station. Never need to rely on the fuel warning "test" light bulb!!
:D :D

I'm sure you all do this...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2006, 14:58
Replies: 28
Views: 6,651
Posted By ath748
That's better! Grrrrr. :devil: :devil: :devil:

That's better! Grrrrr.

:devil: :devil: :devil:
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2006, 12:55
Replies: 28
Views: 6,651
Posted By ath748
Come on boys and girls, these things are meant to...

Come on boys and girls, these things are meant to be ridden not stuck on a mantlepiece!!
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jun-2006, 21:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,987
Posted By ath748
Now I see it..... that's heartbreaking..... ...

Now I see it..... that's heartbreaking.....

Crash well though don't they!!
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jun-2006, 21:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,987
Posted By ath748
server always too busy to make time for me. :-(

server always too busy to make time for me. :-(
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jun-2006, 19:42
Replies: 28
Views: 6,651
Posted By ath748
Me neither! It's been around 5000 per year, but...

Me neither!

It's been around 5000 per year, but then I don't manage to get out, only being back in UK every other week. So that's not bad really!!
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 13:06
Replies: 15
Views: 6,465
Posted By ath748
Are you allowed to mention Wanadoo? ;)

Are you allowed to mention Wanadoo?
;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2006, 12:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By ath748
Just get out there and look! Lazy!! :lol:

Just get out there and look! Lazy!!

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2006, 11:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By ath748
I think underneath the housing is a small allen...

I think underneath the housing is a small allen or torx bolt. Undo that and the mirror glass and ball joint should come out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2006, 09:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,269
Posted By ath748
I felt the same as you when I first got my Duc. ...

I felt the same as you when I first got my Duc. I thought it sounded great with the std cans, but then I heard a proper one go past....bought a set of termi's, never looked back.

Ditto djb.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Jun-2006, 22:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,111
Posted By ath748
Good pics. Looked like a great time. Mind you,...

Good pics. Looked like a great time.

Mind you, I used to have this one in my house, got it in Ikea... :o
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2006, 13:12
Replies: 102
Views: 58,788
Posted By ath748
When I access Today's Posts, it only shows me 25...

When I access Today's Posts, it only shows me 25 threads per page, then I have to go to page two. How can I increase this number? There used to be loads more on the old site.....

Thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 19:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By ath748
I must be computer illiterate today - still no...

I must be computer illiterate today - still no work for me!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 18:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,089
Posted By ath748
;) ;) ;)

;) ;) ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 18:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By ath748
Me neither. Held my retina up against the screen...

Me neither. Held my retina up against the screen when I clicked, still no access.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jun-2006, 11:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,941
Posted By ath748
True. I got pulled over specifically for having...

True. I got pulled over specifically for having a set of loud pipes on in Tenterden, Kent. Officer really liked them, thought it sounded great, but had to do it. Small fine and some advice on...
Forum: Tyres 08-Jun-2006, 08:44
Replies: 7
Views: 4,469
Posted By ath748
I've been using Diablo Corsa's for a few years...

I've been using Diablo Corsa's for a few years now. What's the "3" all about? Is that a different version?

If you're finding it difficult to get hold of them, try this lot - they deliver to you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 19:58
Replies: 42
Views: 7,558
Posted By ath748
Thumbs up Too bloody right! I'm with you there.

Too bloody right! I'm with you there.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 19:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,868
Posted By ath748
They're all good'uns!

They're all good'uns!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 15:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,868
Posted By ath748
By all accounts - none! I check it every time I...

By all accounts - none!

I check it every time I go out, but apart from a little top-up after an oil change, nowt.

She's a good'un. :-)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 21:11
Replies: 102
Views: 58,788
Posted By ath748
Why can I not upload pic into a gallery that I've...

Why can I not upload pic into a gallery that I've just created?? I try, click on "Submit Upload More", and I get the old Page Cannot Be Displayed internet error.

Wasgoingonhere?!!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 17:42
Replies: 102
Views: 58,788
Posted By ath748
Why doesn't it show me the last time I was...

Why doesn't it show me the last time I was actually active on the board? I don't need to know the last time I logged in, I like to know what time I was last here, so i can read all the posts from...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 16:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By ath748
OK people, no worries. Avatar sorted, cheers...

OK people, no worries. Avatar sorted, cheers Ali, and I will wait patiently for the roundel.

I feel much better now, just got back from a 150 mile blast around the south. Clutch hand is aching,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 10:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By ath748
And I can't upload my avatar - it wants to be...

And I can't upload my avatar - it wants to be 19kb maximum! I wouldn't be able to see that with a set of binoculars!! Can anyone help me with that? I don't have a lot of picture editing software...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 10:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By ath748
Angry My membership logo

Why does this not appear when I've just renewed my subs and received my new card for this year?

Not happy here.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 13:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,273
Posted By ath748
Fair enough. It is your opinion. :P But if it's...

Fair enough. It is your opinion.
:P

But if it's destination that you're after, then yes a ferry to a closer port is probably better. ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 13:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,706
Posted By ath748
After you press the selector, try to lift it a...

After you press the selector, try to lift it a tiny bit to get it to "click" into place. If that works, then you have at least the same problem as I did. But with the 'box not sounding right, there...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 12:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,706
Posted By ath748
Not sure if this helps, but I had a similar...

Not sure if this helps, but I had a similar problem changing down the gears on my 748.

Happened about 2 weeks ago, I was riding as normal, going up the box was sweet, 2-3-4-5-6, then started to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 09:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,273
Posted By ath748
Tunnel. Get off at the other side, take the D940...

Tunnel. Get off at the other side, take the D940 south, direction Boulogne. Fantastic road to wake you up. Then do some boring autoroutes to get the miles done.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-May-2006, 22:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,335
Posted By ath748
Not a very good pic I'm afraid, but I have a...

Not a very good pic I'm afraid, but I have a SpeedtMoto titanium cover, and red pressure plate, red caps and stainless springs. All from our Nelly at Cornerspeed.

Fitted myself, and apart from a...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 15:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,521
Posted By ath748
Welcome to the club! Always good to see new...

Welcome to the club! Always good to see new members join after seeing a DSC stand or sticker somewhere!

Welath of info on here to help in your buying pleasure. Have a 748S myself, but I browse all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 15:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,744
Posted By ath748
Pressures always with cold tyres. Read above for...

Pressures always with cold tyres.

Read above for the answer! :yawn:
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2006, 13:07
Replies: 18
Views: 4,481
Posted By ath748
Must say that I rode for eight days straight, and...

Must say that I rode for eight days straight, and for about 7 hours every day on my 748 and my arse didn't really hurt. A little discomfort on the motorway, but otherwise I was so rarely still, it...
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