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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jul-2005, 07:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By rockhopper
Generators at TA4?

Is there an appropriate time in the morning to be starting them up and as good time at night for shutting them down? Its my first time at a trackday with one and i dont want to upset anyone!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By rockhopper
You're not going to get out of second gear on...

You're not going to get out of second gear on monday John so i wouldn't worry about it!

I'll bring that CD of video editing software with me.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2005, 14:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,248
Posted By rockhopper
the ozzies are 126 for 6 at the moment:lol::lol:

the ozzies are 126 for 6 at the moment:lol::lol:
Forum: Tyres 21-Jul-2005, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 3,439
Posted By rockhopper
Hmmm, wanted £65 more than my local dealer this...

Hmmm, wanted £65 more than my local dealer this year though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 18:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
Posted By rockhopper
Is it a wet clutch on those bikes? Tried...

Is it a wet clutch on those bikes? Tried changing the oil?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jul-2005, 17:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,069
Posted By rockhopper
We were planning to get there around that time as...

We were planning to get there around that time as well and if pos we'd love to join in. Do you need us to bring anything?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2005, 17:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,232
Posted By rockhopper
Mine got to 214 yesterday in traffic.

Mine got to 214 yesterday in traffic.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2005, 14:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,964
Posted By rockhopper
Must be something odd about the 748 then! I got...

Must be something odd about the 748 then! I got a new standard slave cylinder and it bled up easily with only the standard bleed nipple on the slave its self.
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 18-Jul-2005, 14:17
Replies: 13
Views: 8,062
Posted By rockhopper
Must be something odd about the 748 then! I got...

Must be something odd about the 748 then! I got a new standard slave cylinder and it bled up easily with only the standard bleed nipple on the slave its self.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2005, 11:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,964
Posted By rockhopper
Sounds like the cylinder itself is knackered. ...

Sounds like the cylinder itself is knackered. Get a whole new one, either standard ducati or a lightweight one from Cornerspeed.
In my opinion trying to rebuild the old one is a false economy as the...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 18-Jul-2005, 11:20
Replies: 13
Views: 8,062
Posted By rockhopper
Sounds like the cylinder itself is knackered. ...

Sounds like the cylinder itself is knackered. Get a whole new one, either standard ducati or a lightweight one from Cornerspeed.
In my opinion trying to rebuild the old one is a false economy as the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2005, 19:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,196
Posted By rockhopper
I'm not sure what the interval is for valve...

I'm not sure what the interval is for valve clearances to be honest but when you have them done make sure that they take the cam shafts out as well and inspect the rockers.

In theory its not that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2005, 14:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,196
Posted By rockhopper
Its for setting the valve clearances. You do...

Its for setting the valve clearances. You do this by measuring the gap then replacing the existing shim with a new one of the desired thickness to achieve the correct gap. Your bike has 16 of them...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jul-2005, 10:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,069
Posted By rockhopper
Is there anything happening on sunday that might...

Is there anything happening on sunday that might be worth paying to get into watch?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jul-2005, 14:26
Replies: 41
Views: 10,875
Posted By rockhopper
Visordown allow TD companies to advertise in...

Visordown allow TD companies to advertise in their trackday section and it certainly isnt over run with junk becasue of it and i suspect they get one or two more posters than we do.:sing:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 18:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By rockhopper
Only trouble is if you have to get changed in...

Only trouble is if you have to get changed in public you look like a bit of a girl cos they are very snug. I've only got the bottoms but they are all day comfy in the summer.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 09:44
Replies: 15
Views: 2,424
Posted By rockhopper
I use those EDZ things i think they are called. ...

I use those EDZ things i think they are called. Very good stuff.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 17:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By rockhopper
Give Nelly a bell at cornerspeed and ask for the...

Give Nelly a bell at cornerspeed and ask for the number of the breaker he uses. I got one from him for £12.95 inc postage a few weeks ago.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 13:31
Replies: 37
Views: 6,677
Posted By rockhopper
Thing with Nellys conversion is that its fully...

Thing with Nellys conversion is that its fully reversable should you not want to seel it as an 853.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 13:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,473
Posted By rockhopper
If you call £70 cheap!

If you call £70 cheap!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 20:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By rockhopper
Beware that the MOT system is changing, no more...

Beware that the MOT system is changing, no more free re-tests etc.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 09:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,244
Posted By rockhopper
Excellant. Not for me you understand, i just...

Excellant. Not for me you understand, i just though Lynn might like a few pics of herself.

Picman is the best one i've come across so far.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 07:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,244
Posted By rockhopper
TA4 Photos

Are we having a photographer this time?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 11:39
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By rockhopper
Hmmm, i broke mine and was told that they are all...

Hmmm, i broke mine and was told that they are all the same part number. It was £12.95 for a used one inc postage. It broke becasue i over tightened the wheel nut.

Just checked the parts lists and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 09:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By rockhopper
The oil pressure switch itself is a weak point on...

The oil pressure switch itself is a weak point on these bikes. Only about £10 or so i think.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 14:59
Replies: 45
Views: 5,395
Posted By rockhopper
I did my first trackday ever at cadwell park last...

I did my first trackday ever at cadwell park last year. I can't honestly see whats supposed to be scary about it and i'm the most cautious road rider you will ever find!.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Jul-2005, 14:14
Replies: 89
Views: 23,879
Posted By rockhopper
I think i passed my test in 1991 1st Batavus...

I think i passed my test in 1991

1st Batavus 50cc
2nd CB125 Superdream
3rd CX500
4th GSX600F
5th GT550
6th RD350 YPVS
7th GSX750F
8th ST2
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Jul-2005, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,565
Posted By rockhopper
Thing is though glyn, you can't adjust the...

Thing is though glyn, you can't adjust the mixture, you need to change the chip in the ECU.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 20:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,210
Posted By rockhopper
Megacycle will replate your rockers and i believe...

Megacycle will replate your rockers and i believe there is somewhere in germany that will do it as well. No cheaper then new ones though but i guess they will last.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 15:31
Replies: 55
Views: 10,954
Posted By rockhopper
Fans blowing so hard they were causing a vaccuum...

Fans blowing so hard they were causing a vaccuum around the airbox and actually sucking air out of the engine.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 14:40
Replies: 55
Views: 10,954
Posted By rockhopper
Glue on the twist grip had gone un sticky with...

Glue on the twist grip had gone un sticky with the heat so it was slowly rotating around on the grip and closing the throttle.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 14:00
Replies: 55
Views: 10,954
Posted By rockhopper
Regulator.

Regulator.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2005, 22:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By rockhopper
I would have hoped that if you'd bought it from a...

I would have hoped that if you'd bought it from a dealer that they would fit it for free. Maybe i'm being too optomistic!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 16:07
Replies: 46
Views: 14,268
Posted By rockhopper
I think their argument is that the problem is not...

I think their argument is that the problem is not helped by incorrect valve clearance adjustment (which is true). To my knowledge Ducati have never admitted that there is actually a problem. Cam...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 14:23
Replies: 46
Views: 14,268
Posted By rockhopper
I think Ducati will only honour out of warranty...

I think Ducati will only honour out of warranty period claims if the bike has been dealer serviced from new.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Jul-2005, 09:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,888
Posted By rockhopper
Rushjob got one from Ebay. Think it might have...

Rushjob got one from Ebay. Think it might have come from the US?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 16:22
Replies: 10
Views: 4,485
Posted By rockhopper
Thats the ones!

Thats the ones!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 14:13
Replies: 10
Views: 4,485
Posted By rockhopper
No chance i would have thought. Can't you do it...

No chance i would have thought. Can't you do it by the PGP numbers (or whatever they are)?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 13:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,149
Posted By rockhopper
There have been something like 17 different part...

There have been something like 17 different part numbers for the rockers over the years....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 12:42
Replies: 46
Views: 14,268
Posted By rockhopper
Nope, you dont need to take the heads off to...

Nope, you dont need to take the heads off to check the rockers, just take the cams out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,883
Posted By rockhopper
I wouldnt have thought its worth any more than...

I wouldnt have thought its worth any more than any other 916. There are loads of them out there. Now if it had zero miles on it then it might be different. An SPS or similar is always going to be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 22:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,837
Posted By rockhopper
When i bought my ST2 it felt like this, infact i...

When i bought my ST2 it felt like this, infact i thought the forks were bent. Turned out to be way to much compression damping. I dont think an oil problem would give the symptoms you are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 17:39
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By rockhopper
Hmmm, interesting. Cant see it to be honest...

Hmmm, interesting. Cant see it to be honest though. I couldnt make out in your pictures but someone said it was a closer that had broken. I would have thought that the helper spring would have...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Jun-2005, 09:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,323
Posted By rockhopper
All upping preload does is to increase the ride...

All upping preload does is to increase the ride height. If the suspension is still bottoming two up then you need a stiffer spring.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 14:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,706
Posted By rockhopper
I've gone for a Renthal one this time! (£25)

I've gone for a Renthal one this time! (£25)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 14:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,706
Posted By rockhopper
It doesnt appear to have hurt my chain at all but...

It doesnt appear to have hurt my chain at all but the smaller front sprocket itself is knackered after only 10,000 miles.
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 05:27
Replies: 10
Views: 4,392
Posted By rockhopper
Dibs, its more common on 748's than on other...

Dibs, its more common on 748's than on other bikes, possibly becasue they rev harder. Heads don't need to come off to change them though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 05:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,696
Posted By rockhopper
8000 miles in three years is not very much. The...

8000 miles in three years is not very much. The problem in this case might just be lack of use, long periods when the bike is standing will drain oil away from the rockers.

Still shouldnt happen...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Jun-2005, 23:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,397
Posted By rockhopper
Its interesting how bikes start! Mine starts...

Its interesting how bikes start! Mine starts without needing any fast idle or throttle. Just press the button and it starts and ticks over like a good un! The Monster does the same now we've got...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 18:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,696
Posted By rockhopper
I didnt appreciate untill recently what the...

I didnt appreciate untill recently what the problems actually are with the rockers. It appears that either the chrome crack and flakes off or it just simply wears away.

Spot on valve clearances,...
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