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Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 00:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,954
Posted By Lee1980
Wow, Harry thats well good, what a great suprise...

Wow, Harry thats well good, what a great suprise to.

If that was my dealer they would have been swapped for showas before I got there and sold on:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 17:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,608
Posted By Lee1980
Dj I'm having a similar problem after my low...

Dj I'm having a similar problem after my low speed fall on the right side, the handling seem ok, but the top yoke is hitting the damper mount, even after it was replaced.

For more see topic...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 20:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
Thats ok Mark, I'll call Ducati Uk if my...

Thats ok Mark, I'll call Ducati Uk if my dealer don't sort it after easter.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
Hi Mark, still having trouble not sure if its the...

Hi Mark, still having trouble not sure if its the accidient now or the new yoke perhaps is out off alignment:mad::mad:

Have you got a phone number for John by any chance? Please
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
I thought thats the case Nelly, it shouldn't...

I thought thats the case Nelly, it shouldn't touch at all.

By the steerer tube do you mean the headstock, the tube between the bearings that moves when you change the head angle?

It was done...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
Oooppss heres the pic,

Oooppss heres the pic,
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 18:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
Heres one of the left hand bump stop and the cut...

Heres one of the left hand bump stop and the cut out looks larger than the right one

[Edited on 8-4-2004 by Lee1980]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 18:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,589
Posted By Lee1980
Top Yoke clearance

Just had my bike repaired on the insurance and the top yoke was replaced. Before the off I thought there was a gap between top yoke and the tubes welded to frame for steering damper.

As it landed on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 20:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,716
Posted By Lee1980
I have a little honda clock about 1" long...

I have a little honda clock about 1" long and 1/2" wide mounted on the little gold bracket that holds on the clocks, just below the temp gauge.

Stuck it on with white tack and is well protected as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 10:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,480
Posted By Lee1980
Thanks rushjob Will check cold as the book says....

Thanks rushjob

Will check cold as the book says. It looks really dark and the oil was only changed in December at its 600 mile service.

May try opeining the filler cap and seeing how it looks...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2004, 22:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,480
Posted By Lee1980
Oil checking

Do you check yours hot or cold?

I have a 748s and the manual with bike says cold and the haynes says to get up to operating temp, whos right then i have been checking it cold as i guess ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 22:23
Replies: 24
Views: 3,492
Posted By Lee1980
Mines a new 748s and from new the gear selection...

Mines a new 748s and from new the gear selection has been excellent, compared to the hornet before, even new all the joints had a lot of play, the duke has i think they called rose joints very...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 21:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,571
Posted By Lee1980
Yep go direct to Abba, got my adapters for my...

Yep go direct to Abba, got my adapters for my 748s direct from them and was £5 chaper than M&p

Best stand ever take of both wheels at one time

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 22:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By Lee1980
Marky, I have the dp one that is larger one not...

Marky,

I have the dp one that is larger one not the race one. It bolts on twice in normal chainguard position and the brake line runs along the top with another moulded strip of carbon bolted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2004, 00:35
Replies: 44
Views: 8,779
Posted By Lee1980
The pic in the cat, shows a bracket made to bolt...

The pic in the cat, shows a bracket made to bolt on the standard showa bottoms and this leaves a big gap with the caliper out further, so maybe more likely to flex thus out weighing one of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2004, 21:00
Replies: 44
Views: 8,779
Posted By Lee1980
Radial Brake conversions

In the 2004 Demon Tweeks catologue they have radial brembo brake conversion kits for £480 doesn't say exactly whats included but from the pic, you get the brackets that bolt on to original showa...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2004, 22:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,531
Posted By Lee1980
I was sure it was not broke when I got the bike...

I was sure it was not broke when I got the bike as I looked all over it like you do.

What do they do at the service lean it out or something?

Its Riders of Bristol and they are a main dealer I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2004, 19:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,531
Posted By Lee1980
Tamper proof sticker on chip

On my 748s bought new last September which I think is a 2002 model as that was when they stopped making them.

On the computer theres a big silver sticker with mainly italian on it and in english do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2004, 20:28
Replies: 36
Views: 4,429
Posted By Lee1980
You ain\'t stepped in chewing gum antonye?

:lol::sing::sing::lol::sing::sing::lol:

Sorry couldn't resist. I found my back brake was crap when new, worse than any other new bike.

Now after a 1000 miles it works great with good feel on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2004, 15:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,101
Posted By Lee1980
Just seen a 998 Final Edition

I was having my tank replaced on my 748s and I noticed the new 998 final edition. Looked very similar to a standard red 998 apart from ohlins forks and steering damper. Italin flag graphics on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2003, 12:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,861
Posted By Lee1980
Bob

I know I can't polish it, I just want a good wax/polish to protect the paint.

The undercoat is white on my bike and not grey l:lol::lol::lol:

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2003, 01:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,861
Posted By Lee1980
Anybody else got a grey 748s

I was wondering about polishing/protecting paint. My dealer said to use normal polish but it will never come up glossy/shiny( I know its not mean't to be shiny). I get a white coating left...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2003, 17:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By Lee1980
Thanks Bob

Thats exactly how I want mine to look, would look great on my grey 748s. The red pressure plate matching the red marchesinis.

I also wouldn't mind your rearsets the canbon exhaust cover and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Dec-2003, 13:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By Lee1980
At £70 might have a go at painting mine first,...

At £70 might have a go at painting mine first, sprayed some wheels in the past on my vfr400 it had an 80's rothamans paint scheme and I sprayed the wheels gold looked wicked only chipped off...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Dec-2003, 12:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By Lee1980
Bob, How much did you pay for plate and cover...

Bob,

How much did you pay for plate and cover inc. vat?

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Dec-2003, 10:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By Lee1980
Thanks Bob

Thats the look I want but don't really want a slipper clutch,

Do the spring caps show much if they were not changed, would you be able to see them if they were rusty?

I was thinking of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2003, 14:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,666
Posted By Lee1980
Where do you get your springs and caps from? Is...

Where do you get your springs and caps from?

Is the red plate a slipper clutch or coloured pressure plate?

Is that a DP vented cover?

Sorry for all the questions

Thanks
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Dec-2003, 20:22
Replies: 7
Views: 3,921
Posted By Lee1980
Shheeessssshhhhh!!!!!

My tank on my grey 748s is being replaced due to the steering damper rubbing on the tank. Thought about £600 but £940 jesus.

Glad I'm not footing the bill:lol::lol:

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2003, 21:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
I payed £197 in the end

With a 10% winter servicing discount.

The parts list include things like the tank seal, fuel filter, 'sludge washer', oil filter and oil + a few other little bits parts came to £45 the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2003, 00:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
I'll be taking mine to Riders of Bristol,...

I'll be taking mine to Riders of Bristol, they have recentliy moved into a brand new building, so I guess they are trying to recoup some of the money maybe:lol::lol:

It still now sounds really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2003, 13:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
Nigel, I don't have any choice really as...

Nigel, I don't have any choice really as they are the only official dealer close enough. When i bought the bike didn't think to ask to get one included.

I have heard of people on here...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2003, 10:50
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
Keefy its going in tommorow will have about 750...

Keefy its going in tommorow will have about 750 miles on the clock.

I would change the oil myself but to keep up the warranty got to have first service around £200, they say loads of things are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2003, 18:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
I have recently only been doing the 10 mile round...

I have recently only been doing the 10 mile round trip to work as I have been trying not to do to many miles before I can afford the £200 first service, oops on 740 miles anyways.

The last time I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2003, 17:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Lee1980
Oil window can\'t see through glass

I have a 748s with 740miles on the clock going for its first service on Monday.

I was cleaning it on the abba stand and noticed a white creamy substance on the inside off the glass. Once finished...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2003, 14:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,868
Posted By Lee1980
Sheesshh £170 +vat

I liked it as well not worth that much though.:lol::lol:

Tecmoto cheaper me thinks

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2003, 14:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,868
Posted By Lee1980
Rattler, I think its the 'new' type DP...

Rattler,

I think its the 'new' type DP one.

Thanks

Lee1980;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2003, 09:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,973
Posted By Lee1980
From what I know the 748s has the showa shock...

From what I know the 748s has the showa shock instead of Sachs and titanium nitrided forks.

Five spoke brembo made Marachesinis?

Adjutable head stock on the frame, and discs with lighter alloy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2003, 16:14
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lee1980
Would be nice wouldn't it a free Ohlins not...

Would be nice wouldn't it a free Ohlins not likely.

I'm guessing they will touch it up and adjust the position of the tank like Den suggested above.

Although at the end of the day I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2003, 23:49
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lee1980
Thanks for the reply Yellow bip. I thought...

Thanks for the reply Yellow bip. I thought Phyclist was saying that you knew where could get a touch up stick/pen.

But after Dukess999 post sounds like its not a mark done by me so will be asking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2003, 18:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lee1980
Dukess1999, I do have a stock damper bikes only...

Dukess1999,

I do have a stock damper bikes only done 600 miles. Is this common then?

Now I look at it closely there is a white dot with score marks either side, so will be along white scratch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Nov-2003, 14:28
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lee1980
Thanks

Will do.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2003, 23:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By Lee1980
Scratch in paint arrgghh!

Got a little dot on the tank behind the steering damper not a clue how it got there as it is a small gap to get into scratch it.

Appears to be white primer underneath? is this normal for ducati?

By...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2003, 13:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By Lee1980
The sevice manager said they all do that only...

The sevice manager said they all do that only noticable on mine, really if you apply the break going forwards and backwards as i do everyday when manuervering the bike to get the front wheel near to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 23:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,883
Posted By Lee1980
Nigel

There website is this:

www.metasystem.co.uk

Took me a while to find, not sure how you would reset yours, as i have a newer 357t. I'm sure I saw manuals for alarms on there.

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2003, 14:22
Replies: 19
Views: 5,794
Posted By Lee1980
Cheers Nelly

I'll give them a call tonight.

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2003, 13:55
Replies: 19
Views: 5,794
Posted By Lee1980
Nelly, The £20 is from M&P where I got the...

Nelly,

The £20 is from M&P where I got the stand from. Ducati ones are the dearest most others are £12.

The lumps i have already just arn't long enough to reach inside the frame. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 22:40
Replies: 19
Views: 5,794
Posted By Lee1980
Guys with the Abba stand

I have an Abba stand but no Ducati specific fitting kit. I bought it for my vfr400 and got 2 lumps of metal that went into the holes on the pivot, then got a hornet 600 and took these out and it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2003, 14:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By Lee1980
Service manager said it was the fork inners...

Service manager said it was the fork inners rocking inside the outers only noticeable when you go backwards and forwards on the brakes.

Anyone else noticed this?

Thanks

Lee1980;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2003, 14:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,283
Posted By Lee1980
Was frosty this morning not sure of temp but it...

Was frosty this morning not sure of temp but it started with out the button first time.

I think i'll use if it, won't go with out it for now.

Thanks

Lee1980 ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2003, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By Lee1980
I remeber reading in a mag someone had a new 996...

I remeber reading in a mag someone had a new 996 as longtermer and the head bearings were loose causing were handling they were tightned at first service and problem cured, i don't think they...
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