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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 16:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By nelly
The mirror screws should be a brass shear screw....

The mirror screws should be a brass shear screw. If you have a conventional bolt in there, replace it with the OE one.
Reason being, if the mirror takes a knok, the screw shears and the mirror pops...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2006, 16:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By nelly
There is somtimes a little paly in the sprocket....

There is somtimes a little paly in the sprocket. check the teeth on the plate tho and make sure they aren't worn.
The bolts are about 6Nm. Just nip them up. Threadlock is a good idea.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 14:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,538
Posted By nelly
Could be the alternator of it's splines?? Timing,...

Could be the alternator of it's splines?? Timing, fuelling, charging and starting are all dependant on it being in place and secure.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Feb-2006, 22:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
Posted By nelly
Two things spring to mind. One, why do you...

Two things spring to mind.
One, why do you want/need a 4 post slipper? So you can lock it up when using a remote starter................. you have a starter motor ;)

The other is that while the WSB...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Feb-2006, 21:35
Replies: 29
Views: 7,261
Posted By nelly
I booked all four when the forms were released...

I booked all four when the forms were released online :)

They ain't goin to happen without support!
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Feb-2006, 23:43
Replies: 49
Views: 11,610
Posted By nelly
If you need a central meeting point, you're...

If you need a central meeting point, you're welcome at the workshop. Kettle will be on and there's a good butty shop down the road.
There's a couple of travel lodge type places near by and i could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 23:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By nelly
Was it running ok before the new plugs? Reason...

Was it running ok before the new plugs?

Reason is, the hex on the specified NGK's is too low and using a conventional plug socket, you won't be able to tighten the plug up fully. Even a cheap box...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 23:26
Replies: 40
Views: 9,865
Posted By nelly
I've not seen any plugs personally, but i've seen...

I've not seen any plugs personally, but i've seen a few spinning the big end shells. No obvious reason either.
I'd guess that's what happened to this engine, not the plug. They've been fitting them...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 16-Feb-2006, 16:00
Replies: 27
Views: 9,461
Posted By nelly
nah Tony. It's BT Broadband. I uninstalled their...

nah Tony. It's BT Broadband. I uninstalled their software and modem and used the setup CD again.
It cleared it up until about an hour ago. Now it's almost as bad again :(

I hate computers!!!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 15:48
Replies: 40
Views: 16,122
Posted By nelly
I saw a 916 go over at the side of the road as a...

I saw a 916 go over at the side of the road as a truck went by. It happens...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 16-Feb-2006, 11:22
Replies: 27
Views: 9,461
Posted By nelly
I've just had a week of grief with my machine....

I've just had a week of grief with my machine. Not loading pages, dropping the connection every 10 minutes etc. etc.
I've run windows update(there are several security updates), updated the AV, run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 00:20
Replies: 40
Views: 16,122
Posted By nelly
You'd be better off buying a later bike with the...

You'd be better off buying a later bike with the new stand fitted............

I think, from memory, it was £300 +

It's a new stand assembly, relays and wiring loom!!

To be honest, if you don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 23:04
Replies: 40
Views: 16,122
Posted By nelly
The kits that kill the engine if you go for a...

The kits that kill the engine if you go for a gear with the stand down are for the later bikes that won't start ith the stand down.
There is a kit available from Ducati to upgrade the older bikes to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 18:41
Replies: 40
Views: 16,122
Posted By nelly
All you need is the plate and nut off the later...

All you need is the plate and nut off the later sidestands, the ones with the switch. Change them for the originals and you're sorted. Costs about a fiver and takes 10 minutes to do.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 01:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By nelly
:lol: ................. it isn't working tho....

:lol: ................. it isn't working tho. Maybe I need to try something else ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 00:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,633
Posted By nelly
Usually it's because it's too full. Don't go any...

Usually it's because it's too full. Don't go any higher than mid point between min and max.
Fill it up to max and the fluid creeps on the seal, gets to the cap and lifts the paint.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 00:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,569
Posted By nelly
The surflex plates are top quality. The...

The surflex plates are top quality. The ATCorse???? haven't seen them, but every kit i've seen come with new steel plates to, they don't.
Bucci plate kits are very good to and a little less than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 18:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,665
Posted By nelly
What ever you choose to fit, don't use...

What ever you choose to fit, don't use conventional cap heads. On some, not all, the cap head will hit the speedo drive. Not by much but it will hit.
Use either buttons or low profile headed caps.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2006, 23:29
Replies: 14
Views: 3,053
Posted By nelly
As a rule of thumb, unless the fastener is...

As a rule of thumb, unless the fastener is specifically mentioned in the torque tables in your manual, the following are the ISO standards for 8.8 fasteners (which most steel fasteners are)

M5 -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2006, 14:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,053
Posted By nelly
9Nm. 10 will be ok.

9Nm. 10 will be ok.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 11:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,074
Posted By nelly
Thick one for the gauze filter. I think you'll...

Thick one for the gauze filter. I think you'll find the thin, sump washer won't fit the gauze filter anyhow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 10:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,842
Posted By nelly
Pretty easy Pete. It's on a multi...

Pretty easy Pete. It's on a multi connector.

make sure the one you're buying is a UK one and not a left hand drive type tho ;) There are a few of those flying around..
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2006, 21:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,404
Posted By nelly
Bored??? .................. you've got plenty to...

Bored??? .................. you've got plenty to do me thinks ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 18:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By nelly
Fill the cooling system cold, and squeeze the...

Fill the cooling system cold, and squeeze the hoses to work the coolant around the system. When the coolant level remains at max, on the tank, then it's full and all the air has gone.
Don't take the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 11:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By nelly
Nope.......... they have a different thread.

Nope.......... they have a different thread.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Feb-2006, 18:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,358
Posted By nelly
500rpm after the...

500rpm after the limiter...........................


so it doesn't distract you :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 16:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By nelly
No more than 90kg at the moment :lol:

No more than 90kg at the moment :lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Feb-2006, 15:20
Replies: 16
Views: 4,828
Posted By nelly
DD bikes are air cooled ;)

DD bikes are air cooled ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Feb-2006, 15:18
Replies: 16
Views: 4,828
Posted By nelly
Not aware of any trackdays stipulating water...

Not aware of any trackdays stipulating water only, but......... If you are going to run water only, distilled or otherwise, drain and flush the system regularly.
It doesn't take long to start...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Feb-2006, 00:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By nelly
That's what I thought. There's a few shots on...

That's what I thought. There's a few shots on Ducati.com in the WSB news
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Feb-2006, 00:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By nelly
Bayliss at Valencia test

Bayliss at Valencia test
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 22:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By nelly
That looks like the stuff. I use pretty big tubes...

That looks like the stuff. I use pretty big tubes which are a bit pricey for "occasional" use. You can also get the same stuff, but with Ducati on the tube from your dealer in more friendly size.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 21:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By nelly
The Ducati stuff is a Threebond product. You can...

The Ducati stuff is a Threebond product. You can use any RTV or silicon based sealant, but i've found the threebond to be 100% reliable. Not so with other brands..............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 20:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By nelly
I've just switched to HEL over...

I've just switched to HEL over "others". Quality is up to anything out there, finish is just as good (read excellent), they are neater as they are swaged and above all the price is v. competitive....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Feb-2006, 14:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By nelly
You'll struggle with a kettle. Go with the heat...

You'll struggle with a kettle. Go with the heat gun like Felix mentions. Once it's hot enough they come off easy.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2006, 20:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,287
Posted By nelly
Sounds like one of the rollers in the bearing got...

Sounds like one of the rollers in the bearing got dislodged. Hitting it could've damaged the bearing cage.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Feb-2006, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By nelly
You should do it with 4 ltr, even with replacing...

You should do it with 4 ltr, even with replacing the filter. Takes about 3.8L i think
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Feb-2006, 18:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,368
Posted By nelly
It'd be raining by the time you got it all...

It'd be raining by the time you got it all swapped over :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 18:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,217
Posted By nelly
not yet, but i'm practicing a deep mental...

not yet, but i'm practicing a deep mental preparation in readiness for the onslaught in about 2 hours time :)

"Tomorrow Cat, ................. I'll mostly be hungover" :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 18:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,746
Posted By nelly
The sprockets go to 42 I think? maybe 44. You'll...

The sprockets go to 42 I think? maybe 44. You'll need a longer chain for much more than 39, unless you've already got one?
I ran 14/38 on the stock motor and now use 36 :)
Depends how you want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 18:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,217
Posted By nelly
oh yeah, forgot...................... Halfords...

oh yeah, forgot...................... Halfords don't sel them. You'll need to find a tool supplier :lol:



sorry Nat, couldn't resist. End of week wind down :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 18:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,231
Posted By nelly
5 spoke definately wrong. The plaque isn't a...

5 spoke definately wrong. The plaque isn't a factory job. They are riveted on.........might have been damaged when it was polished???
He does drop some interesting bits out tho. especially the engine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2006, 18:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By nelly
Yep. The hole is for the temp sensor on the...

Yep. The hole is for the temp sensor on the injected bikes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 18:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,217
Posted By nelly
41mm and 157Nm

41mm and 157Nm
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2006, 18:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,567
Posted By nelly
Tim.............one thing I forgot to mention....

Tim.............one thing I forgot to mention. I've got shed loads of it :)
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Feb-2006, 00:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,628
Posted By nelly
I thonk it should be one of the small captive...

I thonk it should be one of the small captive nuts. They are housed in a spring clip that secures in the hole. Definatley not a well nut, but it should work ok?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2006, 00:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,148
Posted By nelly
When was the bike last serviced? The first thing...

When was the bike last serviced? The first thing is to determine if it needs an annual (6000 mile) service, or a 2 year (12000mile) service.
the service will be time dependant as well as /or...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Feb-2006, 10:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,793
Posted By nelly
They look look Ti but the Pankl I have here,...

They look look Ti but the Pankl I have here, albeit a different design weighs 378g.
Try the magnet test ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 01:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,993
Posted By nelly
Draper do a little cranked, hooked tool designed...

Draper do a little cranked, hooked tool designed for the job. Priceless and it's only about a fiver.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 00:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By nelly
Take the nipples out and clean up/check. refit...

Take the nipples out and clean up/check. refit them with a bit of ptfe tape on the threads. check the banjos are tight. Also check they are not too long. Many are.............;) they tighten up, but...
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