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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2004, 15:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,799
Posted By moto748
I thought the consensus was that a slipper is...

I thought the consensus was that a slipper is generally less suitable *for road use* than a stock clutch.

No?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 19:08
Replies: 18
Views: 2,581
Posted By moto748
I worked a similar hole in the hugger on my...

I worked a similar hole in the hugger on my 748.


Are you running the standard gearing? If so, you could kill two birds with one stone by fitting a larger rear sprocket and longer chain, which will...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jun-2004, 19:02
Replies: 14
Views: 5,381
Posted By moto748
I've been told that what you want is one of thsoe...

I've been told that what you want is one of thsoe Mityvac vacuum brake bleeding kits.
Like these:

http://www.premiertools.co.uk/cat543_1.htm


I am seriously tempted!
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 14:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,283
Posted By moto748
Alternatively: why bother?:saint: Learn to love...

Alternatively: why bother?:saint:

Learn to love your flip-up stand: no switches to go wrong and fill with rain!



Seriously, just be extra careful for the first few weeks, and it'll become second...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 02:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,122
Posted By moto748
I've done 35500 miles on my 748, bought new in...

I've done 35500 miles on my 748, bought new in Jan 2002. I use it nearly every day (obviously:)), and it's been very good, really. I have just had a new (2nd-hand) rectifier, and replaced the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 20:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,459
Posted By moto748
And of course the clutch plate pack on the SPS is...

And of course the clutch plate pack on the SPS is different from that on the standard models.
But I'm sure you knew that already.

The dished plates must be fitted the right way round (both...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2004, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Posted By moto748
£150 !? I could let you hav ea set for only130...

£150 !?

I could let you hav ea set for only130 quid, guv....:saint:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 21:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,139
Posted By moto748
Here's a thing about huggers. On the 748 (can't...

Here's a thing about huggers. On the 748 (can't comment on the 9**), if you run the stock gearing, the hugger runs *very* close to the tyre. This can result in the tyre wearing a hole in the hugger....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2004, 16:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,139
Posted By moto748
The genuine Ducati huggers (short and long) are...

The genuine Ducati huggers (short and long) are going for £70 and £100 + postage on Ebay at the mo.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2004, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,678
Posted By moto748
Sorry to hear that; sounds like a pro...

Sorry to hear that; sounds like a pro job.

Whereabouts in the country?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 15:41
Replies: 16
Views: 2,247
Posted By moto748
Mechanic at the place I bought my bike advised me...

Mechanic at the place I bought my bike advised me never to use the one in the tool-kit, as it's of poor quality and might damage the screws. He said to get down to a tool dealer and buy a "proper"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 16:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,597
Posted By moto748
They don't generally use much oil or owt like...

They don't generally use much oil or owt like that. Couple of things I'd say:

1.Remove the front sprocket cover from time to time, and try to keep that area fairly clean, Chain gunk collects there....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 22:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By moto748
Fairy nuff, DJ. 'Course, that's not the answer...

Fairy nuff, DJ.


'Course, that's not the answer I was hoping to hear...:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 22:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By moto748
So how much do you reckon a front brake lever is?

The standard Brembo alloy one (OK, I know it's not *really* alloy, it's monkey-metal, but that's another matter;)) with the span adjuster. I'm talking about the genuine part, not a pattern copy.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-May-2004, 22:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By moto748
I take your pont, but unfortunately I don't...

I take your pont, but unfortunately I don't live in a Californian climate!:)

I can see the advantage of siting the reg/rect more "out in the open", but I'm not sure it'd survive long...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-May-2004, 16:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By moto748
Problem solved!

First a big thank you to Shazaam!; the voltmeter arrived yesterday, although I only spoke to them on the phone on Thursday. Fitted it, and it showed up the problem straightaway!

Wasdn't quite...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 16:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By moto748
Thanks!

That does seem very plausible, shazaam!

I'll get that checked out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 14:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Posted By moto748
Charging problem refuses to respond to usual cures

Apologies for yet another boring "charging" thread!:). My bike hasn't really been right for some weeks now. While back I had a flat battery at work. Got a jump-start, and got the bike into dock....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 22:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By moto748
Me too!

Charging problem I had recently turned out to be no more than corroded connectors; wire and reg/rect were still serviceable.
Seems sensible to fit the meter to provide advance warning of any probs in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 21:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,737
Posted By moto748
Thanks for that, Roachman.

Thanks for that, Roachman.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 14:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,737
Posted By moto748
That's interesting! I was on the point of...

That's interesting! I was on the point of ordering some bits from them. Fancied a set of the 5 sprocket nuts, as mine are getting very scruffy, and also a master cylinder cover.

May think twice now.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 13:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By moto748
Roughly: I Newton = 1/4 lb. (about the weight of...

Roughly:

I Newton = 1/4 lb. (about the weight of an apple, geddit?:))

1 metre is approx 3ft.

Hence 1.0 Nm approx = 3/4 ft.lb

Useful to bear this in mind when you can't always lay your hands...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 00:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By moto748
I converted mine back to the old...

I converted mine back to the old "flip-up" design. Once you're used to it, I don't have a problem with it.

Sidestand switches are just an electrical problem waiting to happen, sited in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2004, 12:32
Replies: 56
Views: 12,050
Posted By moto748
Well as we\'ve all followed this epic tale from beginning to end, DJ,

please explain exactly what the "rattler" technique is.


Just so we know, like....

[Edited on 24-4-2004 by moto748]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2004, 14:20
Replies: 31
Views: 5,161
Posted By moto748
Thanks for that, Shazaam,

but nothing you've said there precludes me from fitting the 16Ah battery to my 2001 bike, does it?

Anyway, it's going into dock tonight. Hopefully it's nothing more thsn the wiring....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2004, 20:30
Replies: 31
Views: 5,161
Posted By moto748
Had a similar problem myself recently.

I've read this thread (and Shazaam's linked thread) with great interest.

A week ago my battery (apparently) clapped out. Went to start it after work, and dead as a dodo, tacho needle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2004, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By moto748
Excuse me, but

Don't you need to say whether you want a 520 or 525 sprocket?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 20:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,981
Posted By moto748
Hiya folks, + rear brake query

Thought I'd better post up a thread and say hello. :)

Pleased to see weeksy is so well-behaved onhere, BTW; you obviously got him well trained!

I'm very pleased with my 748, had it two...
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