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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2006, 18:30
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
the fan is fine i ran a wire from the battery,...

the fan is fine i ran a wire from the battery, just wandered how hot it had to get before it came on. been out on bike today and everything seemed ok,never blew a fuse. i would still like to try and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2006, 09:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
fitted the new temperature switch and started the...

fitted the new temperature switch and started the bike but it got to 190+ and the fan did not come on. Cab anyone tell me at what temperature their fan comes on
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2006, 22:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
The only problem Nelly is that the fuse only...

The only problem Nelly is that the fuse only tends to blow when out on the bike after anything from 1 minute of setting off or upto 10 minutes,it did happen 6 months ago but after changing the fuse...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2006, 23:58
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
yes mate looking at my Haynes manual now and it...

yes mate looking at my Haynes manual now and it says 20a and 5a fuses.Gotta wait until saturday for my replacement fan thermostat to arrive.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2006, 23:28
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
No news yet, the electrician has not been able to...

No news yet, the electrician has not been able to come round yet. Bought a new expansion tank from Ducati Leeds today and he advised that i renew my fan thermostat and also that my electrical...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 19:28
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
everything looks ok with the sensor,i'm still...

everything looks ok with the sensor,i'm still waiting for the spark to come with his testing equipment to see if he can fin any problems.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 19:17
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
will look at it now, and let you know,

will look at it now, and let you know,
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 19:00
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
just tested the fan, the temperature reached 180+...

just tested the fan, the temperature reached 180+ and did not kick in. I then connected a wire from the battery to the fan and the fan works fine. Very puzzled at the minute. I did discover a leak on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 08:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
thanks for the replys Demon, its a 99 748...

thanks for the replys Demon, its a 99 748 Biposto, i have swapped around the relays with no effect. I have had a thought though, you mentioned about overheating, yesterday my mate noticed that the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2006, 20:00
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
Well the problem is still there i went out today...

Well the problem is still there i went out today and got half a mile before the fuse blew,new fuse fitted and just managed to get home as it blew again. spent most of afternoon checking all wiring...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2006, 13:30
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
this is doing my head in now, just tried it again...

this is doing my head in now, just tried it again now and it appears to be working fine, you know what will happen though, i'll just set off out and it will stop again miles from anywhere!!! if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2006, 11:51
Replies: 23
Views: 4,922
Posted By rob holmes
Unhappy Help! electrical problems

I have what appears to be a problem with the wiring that feeds the engine management fuses and relays that are under the seat.Basically whilst out yesterday my bike cut out and after checking all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 21:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,259
Posted By rob holmes
did you cut down existing bracket, neat job if...

did you cut down existing bracket, neat job if you did.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 08:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,259
Posted By rob holmes
plate pic Attachment: Tail.JPG (126.65kb)...

plate pic





Attachment: Tail.JPG (126.65kb)

Where did you get this one from mate, it looks great!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 18:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,730
Posted By rob holmes
out of warranty claim you jammy git! what year is...

out of warranty claim you jammy git! what year is your bike mate?:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 23:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By rob holmes
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-916-996-998-748-R-RAD...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-916-996-998-748-R-RADIATOR-RAD-GUARD-PROTECTOR_W0QQitemZ8053015799QQcategoryZ10448QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewI tem

Seem a bit pricey


Not kidding pricey , look a bit pony as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 22:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By rob holmes
my 748 is a 99, i beleive it aint that common but...

my 748 is a 99, i beleive it aint that common but hey owning a duke things are never cheap!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 00:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,518
Posted By rob holmes
radiator cover mesh

anyone know where to purchase replacement mesh for v-plate/radiator cover, preferebly stainless? B&Q have some but it is a bigger gauge than original.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2006, 23:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By rob holmes
yeah good luck mate, hope you have better luck...

yeah good luck mate, hope you have better luck than me...7 rockers being replaced this week!!:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2006, 10:12
Replies: 16
Views: 2,740
Posted By rob holmes
thanks for the offer sheeny but new rockers have...

thanks for the offer sheeny but new rockers have been ordered. Just gotta wait now!!! its killing me as i will be without the bike for about a week. :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 00:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,740
Posted By rob holmes
thanks for that mate will ring my man up and...

thanks for that mate will ring my man up and check he's ordered said parts. Just out of interest what is worse case scenario of damage neglected rockers can cause?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 23:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,740
Posted By rob holmes
Does £90 each sound about right ?

Does £90 each sound about right ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 23:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,740
Posted By rob holmes
been told i need to renew 7 of em!!! went to look...

been told i need to renew 7 of em!!! went to look today before giving ok to carry out work.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 23:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,740
Posted By rob holmes
ouch.. major service!!

put my 748 in for major service this week and was told i needed new rocker arms as they were flaking and scratched.Now looking at a hefty bill . Has anyone had similiar experiences? :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,255
Posted By rob holmes
Looks a good match that beek, on the subject of...

Looks a good match that beek, on the subject of paint what is the best paint to use to touch up the spring part of rear shock and also parts of engine casing? The paint to the shock spring looks...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 20:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,719
Posted By rob holmes
looks like i'll have to do the drilling method as...

looks like i'll have to do the drilling method as i have tried heating it up and bladdering it with wd40. Oh well looks like i'm ordering a replacement bolt.... effin thing!:mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,215
Posted By rob holmes
£13 for a toolkit wow! seen them on ebay for a...

£13 for a toolkit wow! seen them on ebay for a lot more than that, which dealer was that from Dave?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 19:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,719
Posted By rob holmes
removing rear shock

having great difficulty removing the rear shock, already snapped 2 hex socket bits trying to loosen the lower pivot bolt! should it really be that hard to remove? any help would be gratfully...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 17:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,215
Posted By rob holmes
C Spanners

Just come back from looking around town for C spanners for my 748 and the bike shops i have been to have advised that i can only get them from a Ducati dealer. Is this true or are there other c...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 16:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By rob holmes
thanks guys, i think i will charge and remove...

thanks guys, i think i will charge and remove from bike and store in a cupboard in the garage as the garage does not really get cold.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 11:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By rob holmes
battery care

I'm putting my 748 away for the winter this weekend, whats best to do. Disconnect battery and leave or buy a battery conditioner and leave it on all winter?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 20:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
Like the look of the QB hugger, anyone had one...

Like the look of the QB hugger, anyone had one fitted?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 17:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
Forgot to attach it! here it is

Forgot to attach it! here it is
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 17:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
just been on QB website and seen this shock...

just been on QB website and seen this shock protector looks ok but don't know whether it will be OTT has anyone got one fitted?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 17:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
Harv, what make of shock guard did you use and...

Harv, what make of shock guard did you use and have you any pics of it fitted?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 17:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
looks like a hugger would be best then, I've...

looks like a hugger would be best then, I've looked on e bay etc and there seems to be a vast array of huggers, can anyone recommend a hugger they have fitted?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 15:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,375
Posted By rob holmes
hugger or shock protector

Having recently purchased a 748 i was thinking of purchasing a carbon rear hugger to keep the rear shock etc clean, but have seen a carbon shock protector. Has anyone got one fitted? i would prefer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 13:17
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By rob holmes
Does autosol get the discolouration off or do you...

Does autosol get the discolouration off or do you have to use a more abrasive method first like fine emery cloth?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 03:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By rob holmes
polishing exhaust

does anyone know whats best to clean up the bottom part of the exhaust?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 00:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By rob holmes
one virtual pint of stella coming up!!!!

one virtual pint of stella coming up!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2005, 22:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By rob holmes
Hurrah it starts, thanks for that Nat nice one....

Hurrah it starts, thanks for that Nat nice one. me thinks i will be getting pretty familiar with electrics on the duke over the coming months!!!:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2005, 21:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By rob holmes
Hi Nat Don't suppose you know wherabouts it is...

Hi Nat

Don't suppose you know wherabouts it is do you? Know jacksh-t about electrics!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2005, 21:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By rob holmes
bike won\'t start

Just tried starting my 748 and it just turned over without starting then just made a kind of fizzing noise from the relays at the side of the battery. Is this a faulty relay? or something more...
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