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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Sep-2005, 17:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,065
Posted By rockhopper
A ball bearing is a popular mod i think.

A ball bearing is a popular mod i think.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Sep-2005, 17:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,065
Posted By rockhopper
ST2's dont have adjustable levers as standard.

ST2's dont have adjustable levers as standard.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2005, 11:41
Replies: 40
Views: 7,265
Posted By rockhopper
There are two issues with rockers though. One is...

There are two issues with rockers though. One is chrome flaking and the other is the rocker simply wearing away which Ducati argue is down to poor servicing!

I agree that there is a fundamental...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 23:11
Replies: 20
Views: 3,569
Posted By rockhopper
Do all the bikes have a dished plate then? I've...

Do all the bikes have a dished plate then? I've changed the clutch on my 1999 ST4 and also stripped and cleaned it a number of times. I have never noticed a dished plate. I take the plates out and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 22:57
Replies: 40
Views: 7,265
Posted By rockhopper
I think you might find that Ducati UK's stance...

I think you might find that Ducati UK's stance will differ somewhat. My understanding is that they tend to pay for the parts only on out of warranty bikes but only if the bike has been fully dealer...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Sep-2005, 21:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,908
Posted By rockhopper
If you download the parts catalogs from...

If you download the parts catalogs from www.ducati.com then you can check the part numbers to see if they are the same.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Sep-2005, 17:04
Replies: 16
Views: 3,326
Posted By rockhopper
I used ordinary Dunlop D207's at TA4 and never...

I used ordinary Dunlop D207's at TA4 and never had a moments worry from them. The back is scrubbed right to the edge and the front is hardly marked really. I can't imagine why i would need anything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 22:59
Replies: 17
Views: 3,443
Posted By rockhopper
But you have done about six trackdays on them...

But you have done about six trackdays on them Henry!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 20:30
Replies: 12
Views: 3,083
Posted By rockhopper
When you try and start it do you give it any...

When you try and start it do you give it any throttle? Fast idle button? My guess would be that one of the FI sensors in the nose of the bike has been damaged and is messing up the ECU.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 20:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,443
Posted By rockhopper
I'm reality the only tyre that will work...

I'm reality the only tyre that will work correctly is the one that the wheel is designed for. Putting a bigger or smaller tyre on will distort the profile of the tyre and mess up the handling. I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Aug-2005, 10:06
Replies: 27
Views: 6,653
Posted By rockhopper
Ah yes, the side stand. I hadn't thought about...

Ah yes, the side stand. I hadn't thought about that. Mine leans a long way anyhow ever since we took the ferry to france and they were a bit enthusiastic with the tie downs. Bikes were parked so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2005, 09:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,556
Posted By rockhopper
Although having said that, i dont think Yeti did...

Although having said that, i dont think Yeti did anything to his bike when it took it to a foreign trackday earlier this year.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 23:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,556
Posted By rockhopper
Alan, race bikes ( and bikes used on certain...

Alan, race bikes ( and bikes used on certain foreign trackdays) are not allowed to run anything other than plain water in the cooling system as antifreeze is seriously slippery if it gets split on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 20:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By rockhopper
I've seen other yellow 916's. Not so common...

I've seen other yellow 916's. Not so common though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 13:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,556
Posted By rockhopper
I've seen engines that have been run on plain...

I've seen engines that have been run on plain water where the corrosion has eaten its way right through the block and into the combustion chamber. Drain it after each race and leave it empty till...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Aug-2005, 21:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,765
Posted By rockhopper
That is all true Mr Carbon. You can go to a 13...

That is all true Mr Carbon. You can go to a 13 tooth though but its not recomended and the chain rubs on the top of the swingarm.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 18:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,196
Posted By rockhopper
Loz, they don't test emissions as part of the...

Loz, they don't test emissions as part of the motorbike MOT test.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2005, 18:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,564
Posted By rockhopper
Whatever! You get what i mean anyhow.

Whatever! You get what i mean anyhow.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2005, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,564
Posted By rockhopper
You need to rev past peak power in the gears so...

You need to rev past peak power in the gears so that when you change gear the revs drop back to peak power each time. Or use the rev limiter as a quick shifter!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Aug-2005, 09:45
Replies: 25
Views: 4,218
Posted By rockhopper
Ah, i see. Becasue the S is similar spec to the...

Ah, i see. Becasue the S is similar spec to the R?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Aug-2005, 00:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Posted By rockhopper
Summer holidays perhaps?

Summer holidays perhaps?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 22:07
Replies: 22
Views: 4,979
Posted By rockhopper
Its possible to take it off completely.

Its possible to take it off completely.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2005, 21:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,934
Posted By rockhopper
Can you download the parts list from...

Can you download the parts list from www.ducati.com ?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Aug-2005, 00:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,461
Posted By rockhopper
I got a generic 916 sprocket cover and it didn't...

I got a generic 916 sprocket cover and it didn't fit my bike. Just needed a few spacers.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Aug-2005, 00:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,740
Posted By rockhopper
Glyn, buy a spare set of standard cans and then...

Glyn, buy a spare set of standard cans and then get your original modified like mine have been. Only takes five minutes to swap them if you need to.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 21:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,740
Posted By rockhopper
To be quite honest Glyn, most pipe and chip...

To be quite honest Glyn, most pipe and chip options make very little difference to "performance" apart from added noise. The noise itself can convince you that the bikes making more power and going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Aug-2005, 12:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,864
Posted By rockhopper
Your supposed to line all the marks up but i...

Your supposed to line all the marks up but i have'nt found that it makes much difference. Do the spring bolts up with a small allen key, don't heave on them or your next post will be "help me get a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 09:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,080
Posted By rockhopper
I didn't know that. Re-engined with Merlins by...

I didn't know that. Re-engined with Merlins by any chance? They call them Buchon over here which means pidgeon becasue they look a bit like one.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Aug-2005, 16:18
Replies: 18
Views: 4,080
Posted By rockhopper
Be careful though, air needs to circulate around...

Be careful though, air needs to circulate around that area to keep the rear shock cool.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2005, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,236
Posted By rockhopper
If you think that Ducati spend hours designing...

If you think that Ducati spend hours designing their bikes i would suggest that you have never been around the factory!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Aug-2005, 09:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,740
Posted By rockhopper
Mine ran like a bag of spanners. I did loads of...

Mine ran like a bag of spanners. I did loads of hunting and no one made any chips for a standard ST2, there were only a few for ones with funny exhausts as well.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Aug-2005, 23:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,740
Posted By rockhopper
No. Not on an ST2. JHP don't do one for example.

No. Not on an ST2. JHP don't do one for example.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Aug-2005, 17:42
Replies: 25
Views: 4,218
Posted By rockhopper
Hasn't the 05 999R killed the price of the 04...

Hasn't the 05 999R killed the price of the 04 bike?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Aug-2005, 13:08
Replies: 12
Views: 3,133
Posted By rockhopper
You have no comeback if you pay with anything...

You have no comeback if you pay with anything other than a credit card. Debit cards are the same as cash.


If you pay by credit card then your agreement is with the card company and they will...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Aug-2005, 16:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,175
Posted By rockhopper
I'm not sure that you can get the clocks apart...

I'm not sure that you can get the clocks apart which makes me think that spares are not available. If you want to change the dials for example you have to cut the thing open.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Aug-2005, 16:15
Replies: 5
Views: 3,693
Posted By rockhopper
Two more meetings left this year, 28th and 29th...

Two more meetings left this year, 28th and 29th of August and then 2nd October. I'm not sure which i'm able to get to but hopefully at least one of them. You can get so close to the track its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 14:28
Replies: 35
Views: 5,954
Posted By rockhopper
JHP say the guard still exisits, they just dont...

JHP say the guard still exisits, they just dont have any in stock.
I think they are £16.99
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Aug-2005, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,693
Posted By rockhopper
Darley Moor is a cracking circuit to watch racing...

Darley Moor is a cracking circuit to watch racing at, its only about fifteen miles from home for me as well.

If you come down again Frank let me know!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 18:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,083
Posted By rockhopper
Just curious you see. I'd expect a 916 to need a...

Just curious you see. I'd expect a 916 to need a few rockers as they are by definition an older engine so will have done more miles. Lets say three at a trade price of £105 each, so thats £315...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Aug-2005, 18:08
Replies: 32
Views: 3,979
Posted By rockhopper
You can borrow my two bike trailer if it helps.

You can borrow my two bike trailer if it helps.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 17:40
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By rockhopper
If my decorating schedule allows i might be able...

If my decorating schedule allows i might be able to get over on sunday!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 17:38
Replies: 18
Views: 4,083
Posted By rockhopper
I wonder if they use your old heads? I dont see...

I wonder if they use your old heads? I dont see how they could recondition a full engine for that kind of money. It might be what we used to call a "short engine" in that all the ancilliary bits...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 17:35
Replies: 44
Views: 5,721
Posted By rockhopper
Is it saturday or sunday tony?

Is it saturday or sunday tony?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 13:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,083
Posted By rockhopper
Do a compression dest and a leakdown test as this...

Do a compression dest and a leakdown test as this will tell you if its rings or guides causing the problem.

£1000 for a rebuilt motor does indeed sound good assuming things like rockers, belts etc...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 12:49
Replies: 47
Views: 5,858
Posted By rockhopper
Ah, okay!

Ah, okay!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 12:42
Replies: 47
Views: 5,858
Posted By rockhopper
Sorry to be a pain but is the DD dinner the same...

Sorry to be a pain but is the DD dinner the same one as the DSC dinner dance?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Aug-2005, 09:36
Replies: 27
Views: 6,653
Posted By rockhopper
Best mod is a 14 tooth front sprocket followed by...

Best mod is a 14 tooth front sprocket followed by some loud or modified standard cans and apprproate chip and set up (see Nelly) and some earplugs, then get some bendix front pads (see Nelly...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Aug-2005, 13:02
Replies: 27
Views: 6,653
Posted By rockhopper
Preload is the collar on the shock for which you...

Preload is the collar on the shock for which you need the c spanner which is in the tool kit.

40 mm is a huge amount, no wonder your having problems!

No need to take the pannier frames off to raise...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Aug-2005, 18:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,548
Posted By rockhopper
Whats up with it Andy?

Whats up with it Andy?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Aug-2005, 13:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,548
Posted By rockhopper
Or alternativly you could U2U Rushjob cos he's...

Or alternativly you could U2U Rushjob cos he's got a black one. Not sure where it came from though.
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