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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2007, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 4,043
Posted By MrWestys748
well I removed the alarm from the bike and now...

well I removed the alarm from the bike and now when I turn the key the fuel pumps don't come on. If then connect this wire I was talking about back to the alarm the fuel pumps work. I have looked for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2007, 20:32
Replies: 14
Views: 4,043
Posted By MrWestys748
Right i'm going to remove the alarm but there is...

Right i'm going to remove the alarm but there is one connector on the left had side which comes out of the main wiring of the bike and connects to a lead from the alarm but there doesn't to another...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 19:04
Replies: 14
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Posted By MrWestys748
Ok thanks thought that might be the case.

Ok thanks thought that might be the case.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 12:57
Replies: 14
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Posted By MrWestys748
When I disconnected the main battery the alarm...

When I disconnected the main battery the alarm did go off for a while then it stopped.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2006, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 4,043
Posted By MrWestys748
Datatool System 3 Alarm Problem

In the summer my alarm went off while I was riding the bike, so I stopped disarmed it. WHen I tried to start the bike the starter motor wouldn't turn. I can only get the bike started by...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2006, 14:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By MrWestys748
Does anyone do an aftermarket ally subframe...?...

Does anyone do an aftermarket ally subframe...? rather than buying ducati direct.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 20:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By MrWestys748
Excellent thanks people for your help.

Excellent thanks people for your help.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 21:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By MrWestys748
ok mine has the wrong subframe then, as mine has...

ok mine has the wrong subframe then, as mine has the mounting points for the passenger foot rests. I ideas how much ally subframes cost...?

My 748r is a 2001 model so still be grey or gold..?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 19:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,592
Posted By MrWestys748
748r Rear Subframe

Did all 748r's come with a aluminum rear sub frame?

Will any aluminum sub frame from an sps fit...?

Also what colour should the pin stripping around the white number board on the seat unit be,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 21:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,381
Posted By MrWestys748
Do you leave the grill's covering the air vents...

Do you leave the grill's covering the air vents in the nose fairing or remove them...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 22:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,545
Posted By MrWestys748
Carbon Fibre

Can anyone recommend a good place to get carbon fibre accessories in the UK..?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2006, 17:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
thank god i'm not the only one , I thought it was...

thank god i'm not the only one , I thought it was me. it's funny thou the bike I have just bought from p&h was last service by them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2006, 23:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
Yes it was Bret basiclly told me my bike was a...

Yes it was Bret basiclly told me my bike was a pile of sh*t, yet P&H thought it was in good nick so much they have sold it within 3 weeks. I've bought parts from them and the guy on parts and the auz...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2006, 22:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
P&H called today to sy they have found the...

P&H called today to sy they have found the problem. The valve clearances on the front cylinder were way to tight which has ment that the rockers and cams are damaged well very worn but they also...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 20:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
This is running so rich that it doesn't fire...

This is running so rich that it doesn't fire properly on that cylinder so when you start it, it's only firing on one cylinder..! and when you try and pull away it spluters and all sorts and there is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 20:22
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
I bought a JHP Chip and fitted it but it didnt...

I bought a JHP Chip and fitted it but it didnt appear to help things so, the bike has gone back to P&H they have been working on it and rang me this evening to tell me that the front cylinder is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2006, 21:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
Protwins you must be joking! i'm never going...

Protwins you must be joking! i'm never going there again twice I have been insulted by sales guy there and there is no way I will make the same mistake again.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2006, 13:05
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
Got my 748R yesterday and the fuelling is auful....

Got my 748R yesterday and the fuelling is auful. Everytime you come upto traffic lights it just stalls, you start it again and try and pull away and you have to rev the nuts of it otherwise it just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2006, 21:54
Replies: 1
Views: 955
Posted By MrWestys748
Alarm Wiring and Indicators HELP

Just done a silly thing while trying to change the rear number plate holder for a carbon one. i've disconnected the wires for the indicators at the rear and the alarm wires that connect to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2006, 10:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By MrWestys748
748R Questions

I have just upgraded from a 98 748 BP to a 2001 748R "non ohlins" and was wondering if the power commander I have fitted to my old bike will work on the R…?

Also on my old bike I removed the mesh...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Dec-2005, 20:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,244
Posted By MrWestys748
Excellent thank you all for your comments! I...

Excellent thank you all for your comments! I might go for the BP as I will upgrade the suspension to ohlins rear and front springs at some point anyway as I did this mod on my 748 and it handles so...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Dec-2005, 22:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,244
Posted By MrWestys748
So pre 2004 749s and 749BP have the same engine....

So pre 2004 749s and 749BP have the same engine. I thought the S was 116bhp and bp 108bhp...?
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Dec-2005, 22:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,244
Posted By MrWestys748
would like a 999 but dont have the buget for it!

would like a 999 but dont have the buget for it!
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Dec-2005, 17:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,244
Posted By MrWestys748
749BP v 749s

I am currently looking at trading in my 748BP for a used 749. the thing is i'm unsure whether to go for a BP or the S, is there a noticable difference in power/torque between the two or are they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 14:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By MrWestys748
I am in burgess hill.

I am in burgess hill.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 10:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By MrWestys748
I replaced my rear shock with an ohlins last year...

I replaced my rear shock with an ohlins last year and found that the rear was much softer than the front. I've tried to get it setup right but it just always softer at the rear than the front. I then...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 09:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By MrWestys748
Replacing the fork springs

I’ve bought some softer fork springs but not sure how I go about fitting them…? Also i've read the Haynes manual it says you need a special tool to allow you to compress the spring can you buy these...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2005, 14:34
Replies: 10
Views: 1,996
Posted By MrWestys748
Changed my rear shock for an ohlins on my 748. I...

Changed my rear shock for an ohlins on my 748. I used a centre stand put some blocks of wood under the rear wheel, loosen off the chain, remove the chain guard. Then undo the two bolts top and bottom...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 22:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,078
Posted By MrWestys748
So can you fit 916 50mm throttle bodies on a...

So can you fit 916 50mm throttle bodies on a 748bp then....?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 22:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,139
Posted By MrWestys748
I've fitted a lightened flywheel to my 98 748 and...

I've fitted a lightened flywheel to my 98 748 and it does make difference the engine rev's a lot easier now and it does feel faster, however starting it and getting it to tick over when it's cold is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 08:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By MrWestys748
Ok so what I need to do is put the original chip...

Ok so what I need to do is put the original chip back in then use the map for termi end cans stock chip stock filters and that should be ok.

Thank people for you help.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 21:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By MrWestys748
Power Commander Which Map....?

I've just bought a power commander for my 748bp but i'm struggling to find a map which matches the mods to the bike. I've got:

45mm termi end cans
itg under tank fiilter with originals removed,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 22:04
Replies: 15
Views: 1,918
Posted By MrWestys748
Just out of interest how much are you looking at...

Just out of interest how much are you looking at to have the cams dialled in...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 13:42
Replies: 37
Views: 5,690
Posted By MrWestys748
After reading all your comments I think the 996...

After reading all your comments I think the 996 is the way to go.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 16:27
Replies: 37
Views: 5,690
Posted By MrWestys748
I am a little worried about resale as I know the...

I am a little worried about resale as I know the conversion won't add any value to the bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 14:59
Replies: 37
Views: 5,690
Posted By MrWestys748
996 vs 853 converted 748

I've got a 748 but want a bit more power was thinking of either trading upto a 996 or fit an 853 kit to my current bike. what do people recon...?

Does the 853 make a huge difference to the 748 and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2005, 21:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,612
Posted By MrWestys748
I was thinking of ordering some for my 748 as...

I was thinking of ordering some for my 748 as well but wasn't sure which size to order. The book i looked in said the size was 43mm.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2005, 11:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,612
Posted By MrWestys748
What size did you order, was it 43mm...?

What size did you order, was it 43mm...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2005, 20:51
Replies: 6
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Posted By MrWestys748
Does anyone know of a company that can convert...

Does anyone know of a company that can convert the barrels and approx how much it costs...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2005, 12:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,819
Posted By MrWestys748
thanks people for your replies.

thanks people for your replies.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2005, 10:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,819
Posted By MrWestys748
94mm Big Bore Kit

Does anyone know if it is possible to have my existing 88mm barrels bored out and replated to fit 94mm pistons or do you have to have new barrels to match the pistons...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2005, 09:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Posted By MrWestys748
Not bad at all...! I suspect fitting 50mm end...

Not bad at all...! I suspect fitting 50mm end cans would give a couple of extra bhp as well.

Have you got a power commander fitted...?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2005, 09:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Posted By MrWestys748
It will be interesting to see what power gains...

It will be interesting to see what power gains you get from the conversion.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Mar-2005, 16:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Posted By MrWestys748
Compression Ratio On a 748BP

I gather that the 748 sps has a number differences to the standard BP, one of which being a slightly high compression ratio. I was wondering if increasing the compression ratio on 748BP was possible...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2005, 09:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,377
Posted By MrWestys748
Can you get the rockers replated...? if so where...

Can you get the rockers replated...? if so where and how much does it cost....?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 09:27
Replies: 5
Views: 4,231
Posted By MrWestys748
Cheers for that.

Cheers for that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2004, 09:52
Replies: 5
Views: 4,231
Posted By MrWestys748
Gold Frame/Wheels Paint Code

Does anyone happen to know what the paint code is for the gold frame and wheels on 1998 models....?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2004, 20:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By MrWestys748
Thanks for your feed back guys.

Thanks for your feed back guys.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2004, 17:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By MrWestys748
Help/Advice

I bought a set of showa ohlins converted forks off ebay but I have some concerns that they may not have been converted. The rebound adjusters on the top of the forks look exactly the same as the ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2004, 14:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,024
Posted By MrWestys748
Rear Sprocket Removal.......

Hi Chaps,

Anyone happen to know what size socket you need to remove the rear sprocket and carrier from a 1998 748....?
:puzzled:


Is it 41mm or 42mm.....?
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