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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2004, 16:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,102
Posted By Mr_S
Bu&&er, started me off looking again....

Bu&&er, started me off looking again....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2004, 00:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mr_S
I just step on the back brake :) Done both sides...

I just step on the back brake :)

Done both sides like this several times, and they're properly torqued too.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Nov-2004, 18:30
Replies: 54
Views: 20,664
Posted By Mr_S
TOCA Race Driver - No bikes, but PH Bend still...

TOCA Race Driver - No bikes, but PH Bend still looks scary..
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Nov-2004, 00:31
Replies: 54
Views: 20,664
Posted By Mr_S
Count me in, for sensible money of course. Even...

Count me in, for sensible money of course.

Even though Paddock Hill Bend scares the cr@p out of me (and that's just on the xbox :( )
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Nov-2004, 00:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,734
Posted By Mr_S
Ditto what nelly does. Actually found a use for...

Ditto what nelly does.

Actually found a use for the spare bits of fence post kicking around..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2004, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By Mr_S
The details are... It's Alan at AJ Racing who's...

The details are...

It's Alan at AJ Racing who's selling it, he's got it in for another dealer, and he didn't explain why the gaskets were missing ( I didn't ask)

Reserve's at £450 (which it looks...
Forum: Monsters 04-Nov-2004, 00:46
Replies: 20
Views: 5,493
Posted By Mr_S
Sorry no spare disc or caliper :D I'll get the...

Sorry no spare disc or caliper :D

I'll get the M/Cyl out tomorrow ready for the weekend.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2004, 00:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By Mr_S
Give miltools in Gosport a shout, got everything...

Give miltools in Gosport a shout, got everything in there he has..

Should be not too far from you.

[Edited on 2-11-2004 by Mr_S]
Forum: Monsters 03-Nov-2004, 00:24
Replies: 20
Views: 5,493
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, I've got a M/Cyl from my 748 that you can...

Paul,
I've got a M/Cyl from my 748 that you can have from when I went Radial :)

Pop round at the weekend and pick it up if you like.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 17:28
Replies: 17
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mr_S
I'd go for a heat related electrical...

I'd go for a heat related electrical failure.

I'd also consider buying it myself, but I've just ordered a new car, and can't justify 2 748's and a new car....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2004, 20:59
Replies: 2
Views: 4,433
Posted By Mr_S
use www.parcel2go.com (DHL) costs about £12 and...

use www.parcel2go.com (DHL) costs about £12 and they're insured and treated better than Royal Mail.

Bubble wrap and cardboard's the best way to wrap them up too.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2004, 01:02
Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Posted By Mr_S
Diablo's for me, especially this time of...

Diablo's for me, especially this time of year.

Had a fine time on them at TA3 at Rockingham, knee down at every corner as it rained mid session :), until the session was stopped with a couple of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2004, 00:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,263
Posted By Mr_S
Nice one Paul, it's on my watch list right now,...

Nice one Paul, it's on my watch list right now, and I'll try sniping it later :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2004, 00:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,254
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, EBC HH pads on mine, but then I've got the...

Paul, EBC HH pads on mine, but then I've got the stainless discs :(

HH's are great, silly stopping power at the Rock' and on the road too :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,735
Posted By Mr_S
SVA testing is only required for those vehicles...

SVA testing is only required for those vehicles that do not already have Type approval in the UK (i.e. not available as an official UK spec bike). So Chris99's bike wouldn't have gone through SVA or...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Oct-2004, 21:33
Replies: 24
Views: 5,432
Posted By Mr_S
Nice one from Jason at Section8Superbike. That's...

Nice one from Jason at Section8Superbike. That's the kind of commitment that keeps people going back.

And we all know Kev's honest enough to cough up if the parts do arrive later.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Oct-2004, 11:31
Replies: 24
Views: 5,432
Posted By Mr_S
Just file a dispute with Paypal, you'll get the...

Just file a dispute with Paypal, you'll get the the money back as Section8 have no tracking details, and can't prove if an attempt at delivery has been made.

Jason
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Oct-2004, 01:53
Replies: 24
Views: 5,432
Posted By Mr_S
I've bought from section8superbike via ebay and...

I've bought from section8superbike via ebay and the stuff arrived within 14 days. I get a lot of stuff from the US (not all bike) and 2 weeks is about typical.

If you use paypal to pay, just follow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2004, 17:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,630
Posted By Mr_S
LCD dashes look great, until you try reading them...

LCD dashes look great, until you try reading them in bright sunlight. Analogue clocks are so retro, and retro's still cool right now.

But if there's one going cheap, I'll try it out for you :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2004, 00:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,765
Posted By Mr_S
If it's this...

If it's this guy...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7928043535&rd=1

Then, yep it's a bargain. tp-996 and I got the last of his 6 post Bucci ones (earlier Corse...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2004, 19:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By Mr_S
The plates that came with the clutch were...

The plates that came with the clutch were identified as Surflex plates by the guys at Moto Rapido, so were the ones with the clutch, it was stripped down and cleaned up before refitting, and checked...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2004, 14:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By Mr_S
Slipper fitted - Impressions

Here's some comments on riding with the slipper, been out in the wet and dry and this is my take on what's fitted to my bike

Downshifts - Slipper positively smooths these out, from cack handed...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Oct-2004, 01:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,052
Posted By Mr_S
suede because of the grain. Alcantara's not quite...

suede because of the grain. Alcantara's not quite as grippy, but better wearing.

or stop polishing the seat with MrSheen ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 18:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By Mr_S
U2U sent

U2U sent
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 13:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By Mr_S
Airbox Fitment - 996 onto early 748

I'm off to the US next week and there's a couple of cheap 996 carbon airboxes for sale out there (which they'll courier to my hotel :) ) so I can bring it back and protect it from the postal...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 10:49
Replies: 2
Views: 942
Posted By Mr_S
I've got a 996 seat on my 97 748 bip, so I don't...

I've got a 996 seat on my 97 748 bip, so I don't see why not on a 98.

The usual selection of different bracketry required though (Plate and spacers if you're swapping the other bits over.) I bought...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 11:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,343
Posted By Mr_S
I use Philips Vision Plus / Premium bulbs and...

I use Philips Vision Plus / Premium bulbs and they're a noticeable improvement over the oe items.

I prefer these to a higher wattage bulb as you don't then have to worry about the current rating of...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 27-Sep-2004, 23:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By Mr_S
IF your heading that way you could do a tour of...

IF your heading that way you could do a tour of dealers / specialists in the area.

3 Cross, Snells, Moto Rapido all spring to mind. CMW 's a bit further along too.

There's one around Salisbury too,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 23:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mr_S
thought the new flange only sorted the circlip...

thought the new flange only sorted the circlip wear issue, not the cush drives backing out?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 12:11
Replies: 20
Views: 3,551
Posted By Mr_S
Either that, or the guy who had it built's a...

Either that, or the guy who had it built's a complete fruit loop, and whoever built it for him was laughing all the way to the bank...:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2004, 00:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,457
Posted By Mr_S
Handy site for 748 owners / thread obsessed

This is part of a Dutch owners site, but it's in English :)

Useful when you want to replace a nut/bolt and need to know the thread size, before a trip to the engineering...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 23:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By Mr_S
there's some on ebay about £30, but they don't...

there's some on ebay about £30, but they don't look as good quality as the motografix ones.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2004, 16:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mr_S
They're S heads :( Oh well, they were still a...

They're S heads :(

Oh well, they were still a bargain and with 12K less use than my current ones....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2004, 23:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers nelly, yep 748 heads (should have said),...

Cheers nelly, yep 748 heads (should have said), and I'll get a vernier on the valve heads tomorrow.

Bargain of the season if it's a pair of R's.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2004, 19:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mr_S
identifying heads (S or R..)

Is there an easy way to identify what type of head is fitted to an engine?

I've got a set of low mileage 2002 heads that cost me less than the price of a pair of rockers, and I want to know how to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2004, 10:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,248
Posted By Mr_S
I've got a 748, and it fits fine, the inner end...

I've got a 748, and it fits fine, the inner end of the lever / adjuster hits the foam surrounding the clocks when putting the steering lock on, but then my original one did too. Other than that,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2004, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,248
Posted By Mr_S
I've got this fitted too. one...

I've got this fitted too.

one word

Awesome.

I'd recommend it. Delivery took 3days from ordering.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2004, 01:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,637
Posted By Mr_S
Don't know about Aylesbury Ducati, but I can...

Don't know about Aylesbury Ducati, but I can highly recommend Moto Rapido. The guys are really helpful, and have just moved to a newer building with new workshop & dyno room. One of their bikes came...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 22:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,823
Posted By Mr_S
OK, who bought it early, I wanted that instead of...

OK, who bought it early, I wanted that instead of the 853 work.....:mad:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 17:43
Replies: 29
Views: 4,184
Posted By Mr_S
U2U on it's way. Black alcantara waiting for...

U2U on it's way.

Black alcantara waiting for the seat to arrive too...

I've got a pair of fully serviced, but cosmetically imperfect (one grazed red cap) Showa's you can have cheap(ish)

[Edited...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 16:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,220
Posted By Mr_S
Lil, To reset your ride height after the...

Lil,

To reset your ride height after the sprocket change, take a measurement before you begin the change from the top of the spindle nut to the top nut of the Termi bracket (Fig 8 bit). Write it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 16:41
Replies: 29
Views: 4,184
Posted By Mr_S
DJ I've just had my forks rebuilt by Alan...

DJ

I've just had my forks rebuilt by Alan Hesselden (TT racer et al). He's about 5 mins from my house and resprung, revalved, and fully serviced a second set of Showa's for me. (Which I fitted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 17:57
Replies: 29
Views: 4,184
Posted By Mr_S
That's handy to know, since I'm swapping the...

That's handy to know, since I'm swapping the forks over this week.

Amazing what you find in this place.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 17:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,823
Posted By Mr_S
Stuck it on my snipe list ;)

Stuck it on my snipe list ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 15:55
Replies: 34
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
I've got the AJR carrier, get some loctite too if...

I've got the AJR carrier, get some loctite too if you go with this :)

resetting the ride height isn't too challenging as long as you have the right tools ( heat gun was used a lot to loosen things...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 13:09
Replies: 34
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
Leave 14 tooth on the front 40 or 42 on the rear...

Leave 14 tooth on the front

40 or 42 on the rear for improved acceleration (needs a longer chain though 96 links I think)

For the cost, it may be worth considering a quick change carrier

Changing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 13:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,220
Posted By Mr_S
Oil - 15/40 - I use Rock Oil Guardian Semi-Synth...

Oil - 15/40 - I use Rock Oil Guardian Semi-Synth changed every 3K

Tools - You could get the dedicated filter removal tool, or as per another thread, a big screwdriver whacked through the filter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2004, 21:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,245
Posted By Mr_S
BP Ultimate's the stuff. It's that or Optimax I...

BP Ultimate's the stuff. It's that or Optimax I use all the time (unless I can't get it). It's chock full of detergents as well as other things which may have helped clean out injectors / valve stems...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2004, 12:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,132
Posted By Mr_S
Dainese - Excellent bit of kit

Dainese - Excellent bit of kit
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2004, 17:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,245
Posted By Mr_S
I don't have plaster restricting my typing though...

I don't have plaster restricting my typing though :P
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