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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 11:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,844
Posted By Mr_S
MotoRapido in Winchester are the UK...

MotoRapido in Winchester are the UK importer

http://www.motorapido.co.uk/

Speak to Wilf, he's imprting the swingarm and yokes for his own bike

They've just been signed up as an official Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 23:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,844
Posted By Mr_S
Magnesium Swingarm kit anyone?

Under £2K for the complete kit (inc VAT etc)
http://www.febur.it/catalogo/prod_febur/1.html

They do Mag yokes too....

The whole catalogue is just full of bling (which I can't afford right...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Feb-2005, 22:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Mr_S
Discounted Ramps for ACU license holders

For those of you with an ACU license, you can get a discount from RampsDirect (20% IIRC) for sticking a sticker on your fairing.

http://www.rampsdirect.co.uk/

I happened to be in MotoRapido today...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 22:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By Mr_S
Correct, the later 748E engines had a...

Correct, the later 748E engines had a "stepped" front cylinder head with the cam pulleys in a slightly different location.

This was so the same engine components could be used in the monster and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 18:14
Replies: 18
Views: 2,313
Posted By Mr_S
Err, not yet. I've spent this morning cleaning...

Err, not yet.

I've spent this morning cleaning bits of it whilst it's on the ramp at Moto Rapido all stripped down. Must have removed a kilo of filth from places you don't normally see...

Steve's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 18:08
Replies: 18
Views: 2,313
Posted By Mr_S
I did. Marchesini Mags £750, fitted :)

I did.

Marchesini Mags £750, fitted :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2005, 17:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,313
Posted By Mr_S
Think I may buy the mags this weekend......

Think I may buy the mags this weekend......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 21:30
Replies: 18
Views: 2,313
Posted By Mr_S
Let me know anyway, grey is better than none...

Let me know anyway, grey is better than none :)

I could always get them painted
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 21:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,313
Posted By Mr_S
I'm looking for a set of 5 spokes, black, been...

I'm looking for a set of 5 spokes, black, been offered a magnesium set for £750, but not sure they're appropriate for road use.

Let me know if you're selling though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 11:52
Replies: 24
Views: 3,666
Posted By Mr_S
Having a bad day Paul?? I picked up a set from...

Having a bad day Paul??


I picked up a set from our old friend e-bay. Under £50 for the pair.

aerosol painting's a bit of an art, preparation is 9/10ths of the job, and when you take into account...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 21:13
Replies: 29
Views: 3,593
Posted By Mr_S
Dunno, but I copied them locally, just in case.

Dunno, but I copied them locally, just in case.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 18:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,593
Posted By Mr_S
Me too, £30's a price I'd be happy to pay.

Me too, £30's a price I'd be happy to pay.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2005, 23:15
Replies: 29
Views: 3,593
Posted By Mr_S
What would an engineering shop charge for one...

What would an engineering shop charge for one from these drawings?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Feb-2005, 23:11
Replies: 29
Views: 5,540
Posted By Mr_S
That'll be another outing for the (yet to be...

That'll be another outing for the (yet to be finished) bike then, especially since I've volunteered for marshalling too.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2005, 23:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,488
Posted By Mr_S
So, how do the digital dashes handle a mechanical...

So, how do the digital dashes handle a mechanical speedo input?

I see the Veypor has a wheel rotation sensor, but what about the rest?


[Edited on 13-2-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2005, 09:29
Replies: 10
Views: 7,503
Posted By Mr_S
3rd line down on the chart (14/40). It'll improve...

3rd line down on the chart (14/40). It'll improve acceleration / drive for one thing.
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 13-Feb-2005, 09:29
Replies: 10
Views: 9,327
Posted By Mr_S
3rd line down on the chart (14/40). It'll improve...

3rd line down on the chart (14/40). It'll improve acceleration / drive for one thing.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 22:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By Mr_S
That's the one in the link....;)

That's the one in the link....;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2005, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,979
Posted By Mr_S
The nut used by Nelly (as on mine and TP's) is...

The nut used by Nelly (as on mine and TP's) is the nut from the alternator shaft. This info was passed onto Nick who's selling the clutches and I believe he's now supplying that nut with the clutch,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2005, 22:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By Mr_S
Yep, same here Although some of the brackets are...

Yep, same here

Although some of the brackets are different so this may be your problem.

Part no's etc here

http://www.gastric.com/toys/ducatibip2mono.htm#1


IIRC the bare minimum you need is
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2005, 10:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,667
Posted By Mr_S
Might be worth watching this for a few days to...

Might be worth watching this for a few days to get an idea of price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7952083561&rd=1
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 01:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,667
Posted By Mr_S
Mav's suggestion is pretty fair. ebay see's...

Mav's suggestion is pretty fair.

ebay see's them for between 150-250 depending on the usual factors of condition, age and time of year.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 01:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By Mr_S
I fitted HID's to my car, but £300 for the bike's...

I fitted HID's to my car, but £300 for the bike's a bit rich considering how often it's out in the dark.

I use Osram Silver Star from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/

Personally, I'd avoid blue tints...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 00:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,873
Posted By Mr_S
No, it's Mr_S on the south coast. Didn't realise...

No, it's Mr_S on the south coast. Didn't realise you were so near.

Burfields Industrial Estate, charming part of Copnor that is.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2005, 10:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,553
Posted By Mr_S
Suspension setup Fork rebuild / respring /...

Suspension setup

Fork rebuild / respring / re-valve

Rear Shock re-build / re-spring

Each of the above should be available for within your budget. This is what on mine made me more confident and as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Feb-2005, 17:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,483
Posted By Mr_S
And there was me thinking I posted a similar sort...

And there was me thinking I posted a similar sort of question, and there's my thread.

I did what Dave suggested, but only for 200 miles (the office and back) and it was a surprise the black colour...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 18:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,561
Posted By Mr_S
dunno about 749 being the same as 748, doubt it...

dunno about 749 being the same as 748, doubt it though..

I've a spare set of barrels and pistons for a 748E that I don't need now though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 00:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,561
Posted By Mr_S
The cams were OK, which was surprising, though...

The cams were OK, which was surprising, though most of the rockers are only starting to go, but there were a couple that were really bad.

There were about 3 that would have been OK, but I opted to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 00:41
Replies: 14
Views: 2,561
Posted By Mr_S
Mav's got it on his second shot. All of them are...

Mav's got it on his second shot.

All of them are being replaced.....:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 00:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,561
Posted By Mr_S
higher....

higher....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2005, 00:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,561
Posted By Mr_S
Rocker Shocker.....

Heads have been stripped, de-coked, new valve guides fitted, new valve seats cut, steam cleaned all ready for the new cams, Vernier pulleys ready to go on after, looks like new, but....

The big...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 14:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,642
Posted By Mr_S
detailing clay / t-cut / polish / wax in that...

detailing clay / t-cut / polish / wax in that order on the body work - Rotary buffer helps speed this up.

Tar remover to shift the spots on the exhaust etc

black plastic bits are treated with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2005, 05:36
Replies: 39
Views: 4,805
Posted By Mr_S
Forget Lockheed, get this...

Forget Lockheed, get this one

http://www.redracingparts.com/en/english.htm#en/product/mastercyldiscacc.htm

Then depends what you want to achieve.

Control

Get a slipper. Corse one's still going on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2005, 11:47
Replies: 22
Views: 3,914
Posted By Mr_S
I've got the Pipercross replacements fitted in...

I've got the Pipercross replacements fitted in place of the undertank filter that was in there when I bought the bike. There's a noticeable improvement.

Pipercross quote only a 1BHP drop in power...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,772
Posted By Mr_S
Glad I've got some spares in then...... :)

Glad I've got some spares in then...... :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 21:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,772
Posted By Mr_S
Mine's being done next week, I've also got 2...

Mine's being done next week, I've also got 2 spare late model low mileage complete heads (748E) which are being cannibalised for rockers if required. I bought them specifically for the rockers as I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 21:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By Mr_S
But I don't :( Got a deal on the cams &...

But I don't :(

Got a deal on the cams & pistons (from a donor who had Corse one's fitted) the rest of the work is maintenance.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 17:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By Mr_S
888heaven I am, but not sure if I'll notice the...

888heaven

I am, but not sure if I'll notice the effect with all the other changes. Will report anyway.

RickyX

Considered that, but the early bikes don't have the bolt issue that the later ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 23:06
Replies: 33
Views: 6,889
Posted By Mr_S
Another recommendation for MotoRapido in...

Another recommendation for MotoRapido in Winchester. Mines in next week for service, topend upgrade and some other special bits (SPS Cams & Pistons).

www.motorapido.co.uk

Click on servicing for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 22:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
Posted By Mr_S
Winter work planned.....any other suggestions?

Finally booked my 748 in for its winter workings, to be done whilst I'm in the US next week. Plan so far is

Major Service
Head Overhaul (15.5K miles so due for attention)
SP Cams & Pistons
Dyno...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2005, 22:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By Mr_S
Mine looks like this too (Showa front end) Can be...

Mine looks like this too (Showa front end) Can be seen clearly in this pic. (215Kb)

http://www.chathamclose.com/pics/DSC_5112.JPG
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2005, 14:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,354
Posted By Mr_S
Some would say these are the only crash bungs...

Some would say these are the only crash bungs worth investing in as the ones that protect the rest of the bike can cause more damage..

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=13923

My...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jan-2005, 20:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By Mr_S
pop round mon / tues if you want to borrow mine...

pop round mon / tues if you want to borrow mine then.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 22:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, If you want to borrow a bullet to try it...

Paul,

If you want to borrow a bullet to try it in the shop, let me know and you can pop round and borrow one. Although it'll have to be picked up this week as I'm off to Florida for a week on Sat...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 03:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By Mr_S
If it's the Canon MV730i then it's the next one...

If it's the Canon MV730i then it's the next one up from mine (MV630i) and has AV in using a special cable (supplied in the box)

Dixon's are currently doing that at £299.00.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2005, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,088
Posted By Mr_S
Advice on 748s - should I buy one? Of course you...

Advice on 748s - should I buy one?

Of course you should.

I bought one last Feb ('97 BP best graphics IMO)after 4+ years of R1's and other big bore IL4's before that. Never looked back since.

I was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 11:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By Mr_S
How big's the camera? Will it fit in a yoke...

How big's the camera? Will it fit in a yoke mounted pack?

Heat's definitely an issue with the other mounting locations I could think of.

I believe you can use a closed from fairing during...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 10:58
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, I fit mine under the rear seat ( Bip...

Paul,
I fit mine under the rear seat ( Bip subframe though).

Since I got the track fairing I've been thinking about mounting the bullet in the from fairing and the camera in the headlight housing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 17:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,692
Posted By Mr_S
Ditch your pads, they'll have been soaked in it...

Ditch your pads, they'll have been soaked in it by now and your biggest problem.

For the disks, I'd try cellulose thinners / acetone / tar remover, then finish with some fine steel wool.

but change...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Dec-2004, 18:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,909
Posted By Mr_S
I'm after those red mirrors! If I win them, I'll...

I'm after those red mirrors!

If I win them, I'll have a pair of black ones available ;)

May have a spare gear lever too (if you have the bolt that attaches it to the footrest).

I'll check in the...
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