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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2004, 00:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By Felix
If it's the one I am thinking of, the second nut...

If it's the one I am thinking of, the second nut is covered by the collar of the hydraulic adjuster unit and you'd need to compress the spring to slide the adjuster unit down to expose the second...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2004, 21:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By Felix
The preload adjuster should rotate with the...

The preload adjuster should rotate with the spring preload nuts. Those are the two large nuts at the top of the spring. It may well be that you have to adjust it to get the right angle.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2004, 12:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,599
Posted By Felix
Oh, Nelly, you're cruel! Those are some gorgeous...

Oh, Nelly, you're cruel! Those are some gorgeous bits of machining and the lads on here will have raw tongues from scraping them on the floor! I am just glad they don't fit my bike!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2004, 20:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,770
Posted By Felix
JP, I could do with enlarging my RS spares...

JP, I could do with enlarging my RS spares inventory. Can you U2U me some details?
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2004, 14:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By Felix
Kip, give Nelly at Cornerspeed a call or Alan at...

Kip, give Nelly at Cornerspeed a call or Alan at AJR. They'll be able to advise on this.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2004, 19:39
Replies: 8
Views: 5,507
Posted By Felix
Just keep in mind that paint codes are only a...

Just keep in mind that paint codes are only a starting point and no guarantee for an exact match, if that's what your after.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Aug-2004, 19:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,775
Posted By Felix
Yes, as soon as they remove the fibreglass that's...

Yes, as soon as they remove the fibreglass that's underneath!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2004, 01:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,656
Posted By Felix
Triumph use chrome plated ones.

Triumph use chrome plated ones.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2004, 13:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By Felix
Nelly, do you know if they make one that fits the...

Nelly, do you know if they make one that fits the Corse bikes? I suppose they must if Sendo are using them. Is it really the same parts as the off-the-shelf STM parts?
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Aug-2004, 13:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Felix
Where is the apple pie?? That's a seriously...

Where is the apple pie?? That's a seriously misleading topic heading, Andy.:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Aug-2004, 20:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By Felix
If you mean the 48 tooth jobbie, I don't know if...

If you mean the 48 tooth jobbie, I don't know if they last any longer. Maybe it will and Alan at AJR would know. Give him a ring. He's a good bloke.

The downside with the 48 tooth clutch is that you...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Aug-2004, 18:39
Replies: 14
Views: 4,071
Posted By Felix
U2U'd you

U2U'd you
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Aug-2004, 18:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By Felix
TBH, with race and track use, you've done well to...

TBH, with race and track use, you've done well to get 4000 miles! Slipper clutches wear at a greater rate than regular clutches, even if you don't race them.
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Aug-2004, 10:50
Replies: 14
Views: 4,071
Posted By Felix
How about the original race rear sets? They might...

How about the original race rear sets? They might still be available.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2004, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,439
Posted By Felix
No it's not Peugot belts. Those are crap. You...

No it's not Peugot belts. Those are crap. You want Volvo belts! :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Aug-2004, 19:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,925
Posted By Felix
To each their own, I guess. The best way to...

To each their own, I guess. The best way to improve to tail section of the 999 is to get Louise Brady in that Ducati cat suit to sit on it! :lol:

Mind, it may cost even more than 400 quid!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2004, 10:09
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By Felix
Nah, TiN coating is passe. You want carbon fibre...

Nah, TiN coating is passe. You want carbon fibre stanchions! Them being used in MotoGP now.:P
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2004, 01:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By Felix
I've used them. They do more harm then good in my...

I've used them. They do more harm then good in my experience.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Aug-2004, 19:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,763
Posted By Felix
If you're using the bike primarly on the road, I...

If you're using the bike primarly on the road, I wouldn't go with race calipers. They don't have dust seals, and have much shorter service intervals, like every few hundred miles. If you're using it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2004, 23:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,366
Posted By Felix
Is it milky? Just give it a good thrashing to get...

Is it milky? Just give it a good thrashing to get the water vapours out!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2004, 10:25
Replies: 25
Views: 3,956
Posted By Felix
The only modification I've had to make was...

The only modification I've had to make was fitting a starter motor.;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2004, 13:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,408
Posted By Felix
If the discs are centered inside the calipers...

If the discs are centered inside the calipers then you should be OK. You would definitely know if it was out by 5 mm on each side. It wouldn't work.

Things that affect the spacing are yokes, wheel,...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2004, 21:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,486
Posted By Felix
Typer, I've got no idea if the S4R will become a...

Typer, I've got no idea if the S4R will become a classic. My point was that if you're worried about resale value, don't buy anything recent, as it will invariably loose value like any other bike....
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2004, 16:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,486
Posted By Felix
Not surprised either. It's pretty basic...

Not surprised either. It's pretty basic economics. Their is definitely an over supply of new bikes, even used ones. Has anyone else noticed that the classified ads in MCN has gotten fatter? Or is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2004, 16:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By Felix
If they are magnesium Marchesinis then yes, they...

If they are magnesium Marchesinis then yes, they do have a limited life span. The best thing to do to get your piece of mind, is send them to Dymag and get them x-rayed. I know they do Marchis as...
Forum: Monsters 16-Jul-2004, 23:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,544
Posted By Felix
So, do you import this stuff yourself for a bit...

So, do you import this stuff yourself for a bit of pocket money?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 15:01
Replies: 18
Views: 4,296
Posted By Felix
Show off!

Show off!
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jul-2004, 00:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,433
Posted By Felix
Well, the Corse system you can only get from one...

Well, the Corse system you can only get from one place. And that will cost you at least 4 grand. Plus, you don't need it as it is designed to work with a 200 HP engine. If you're looking for decent...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2004, 00:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,257
Posted By Felix
Jasp, get yourself a couple of 2x4s and lay them...

Jasp, get yourself a couple of 2x4s and lay them on either side of the rear wheel so that the reach the front wheel. Straighten the steering and measure the distance on either side of the front tyre...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 13:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,753
Posted By Felix
I always thought that the 999 looked far better...

I always thought that the 999 looked far better as a race bike than in road trim.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2004, 11:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Felix
Not too long, I reckon. Get it sorted.

Not too long, I reckon. Get it sorted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2004, 00:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Felix
Try Electrex.

Try Electrex.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2004, 16:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By Felix
you need to put on a standard chainguard, which...

you need to put on a standard chainguard, which has the same brake line cover as the hugger. I would NOT ride without a chain guard.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jul-2004, 13:04
Replies: 11
Views: 4,016
Posted By Felix
Worth a call to Pyramid Plastics. While they...

Worth a call to Pyramid Plastics. While they don't list the SS on their model list, the do list the ST and monsters, so maybe the SS is not far off. Pyramid make a product called Fenda Extenda, which...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2004, 01:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Felix
You don't do things the easy way, do you? Sorry,...

You don't do things the easy way, do you? Sorry, I am stumped.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2004, 01:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Posted By Felix
The Foggy rep has a different frame. It was built...

The Foggy rep has a different frame. It was built to homologate a new frame required for the bigger airbox.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2004, 18:06
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By Felix
It might be closer than you think! ;);)

It might be closer than you think! ;);)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2004, 16:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By Felix
Ant, I've spent quite a bit of time looking at...

Ant, I've spent quite a bit of time looking at dash options. What would you want in a decent dash? Have you looked at these:

Translogic Micro Dash (http://www.translogicuk.com/md.htm) unfortunately...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2004, 15:58
Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Posted By Felix
Ah, well, never mind me, then. I did have a 1997...

Ah, well, never mind me, then. I did have a 1997 916R, but that experience ended rather sadly. Great bike tough.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2004, 09:51
Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Posted By Felix
You can also tell by the engine number. I am...

You can also tell by the engine number. I am pretty sure the 996 engine was only on the 1998 SPS.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2004, 00:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By Felix
Yeah, and no V5 and a service interval of one...

Yeah, and no V5 and a service interval of one weekend at a horrendous cost!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 23:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Felix
Ant, just checked my considerable selection of...

Ant, just checked my considerable selection of bolts and I am afraid haven't got what you need.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 21:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By Felix
Oh, meant to add to be careful you get the right...

Oh, meant to add to be careful you get the right strength, especially with stainless as it tends to be weaker than ordinary steel.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 21:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By Felix
Fantastic shop, isn't it. You can still buy just...

Fantastic shop, isn't it. You can still buy just one bolt of almost any size or colour. Many times I go there, some chap in caterham or something like buys the odd collection of bolts. I asked him...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jul-2004, 21:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
Posted By Felix
Battery not charging. Something's gone kaputt...

Battery not charging. Something's gone kaputt with your charging system. Most likely culprits are the connector between the alternator and the regulator or the regulator itself.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 21:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,203
Posted By Felix
I got some from a local supplier in York,...

I got some from a local supplier in York, Fastpack. They do them in stainless or blackened steel.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 19:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By Felix
Not the same bike but the same kind of bike.

Not the same bike but the same kind of bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 18:58
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By Felix
Hey, that last picture is mine! [Edited on...

Hey, that last picture is mine!

[Edited on 6-7-2004 by Felix]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Felix
Take a piece of thin paper, wrap it around the...

Take a piece of thin paper, wrap it around the bolt, mark the circumference with a pen, unwrap and measure with a ruler to the nearest millimeter.

As I said, I can check tonight. AFAIK, the pivot...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 16:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,415
Posted By Felix
Hear, hear, top blokes like Alan are rare. He's...

Hear, hear, top blokes like Alan are rare. He's helped me out loads as well. Rumour has there is another such blokes lurking near Nottingham.;)
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