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Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 09-Dec-2004, 01:41
Replies: 27
Views: 9,053
Posted By BDG
Well the bike has been in for a service and the...

Well the bike has been in for a service and the banjo bolt mod which i was told by the dealer cures the problem in most cases.

Unfortunately not in my case, if anything its got worse, definately...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Dec-2004, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,743
Posted By BDG
Glad you like the seat, i can risk going back to...

Glad you like the seat, i can risk going back to Nottinghamshire now.

I'll second points 1 and 2 but can't comment on the panniers as i never had them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Dec-2004, 15:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,945
Posted By BDG
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.;)

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Dec-2004, 02:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,574
Posted By BDG
Hiya Delooney, as Old Yella says its worth...

Hiya Delooney, as Old Yella says its worth checking out Cornerspeed AKA Nelly off the board 01623 758877. He's only just off Junc 28 of the M1 so not far at all.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Dec-2004, 02:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By BDG
Well done, hope you enjoy it.

Well done, hope you enjoy it.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-Dec-2004, 02:18
Replies: 2
Views: 5,276
Posted By BDG
Eammon

I use the Baglux tank bag and tank cover and am pleased with it. The bag is only 12 litres i think but is very well made and has already been well used (been on for over 6000 miles so far). My last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Dec-2004, 02:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,945
Posted By BDG
I'm 6' 3" and used to be 17.5 stone (been...

I'm 6' 3" and used to be 17.5 stone (been dieting so lost a bit of weight but still as tall!) Beer belly gets in the way a bit.

I've had ST4 and ST4S and used to think i was too big for a 996....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2004, 02:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
Well, Well, Well, (3 holes in the ground)

Dare i admit to a very simple solution:smug:

Spoke to the lovely Nelly and he said 'Bugger orf Duck and leave me alone' but also added have you tried just taking a fraction of a turn out of the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 29-Nov-2004, 02:37
Replies: 27
Views: 9,053
Posted By BDG
Thanks folks for an interesting set of replies....

Thanks folks for an interesting set of replies. Now i'm not renowned for my logic, however its strange that it didn't happen for the first 3500 miles so don't see how dropping the forks or changing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2004, 02:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By BDG
I woz done sez man with Mug tattoed on...

I woz done sez man with Mug tattoed on forehead:roll:

Never mind
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 13:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By BDG
How much was pretty cheap? Have i been done at...

How much was pretty cheap? Have i been done at £15?
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Nov-2004, 13:09
Replies: 27
Views: 9,053
Posted By BDG
Front brake problem

I've read a few old posts about the issue of the front brake grabbing at slow speeds. It feels a bit like a warped disc but i don't think it is as you don't feel it at higher speeds and there is no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 12:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,942
Posted By BDG
46mm sockets for rear wheel

I was at the Dirt Rider Expo at Stoneleigh yesterday and a company called AB Tools PO Box 112, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4WA 016306 72748 were selling 1/2 inch drive 46mm (or 1 13/16") sockets...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 01:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,862
Posted By BDG
Been using Ducati's for numerous continental...

Been using Ducati's for numerous continental thrashs for the last 5 years with no probs at all (touch wood:D). Furthest i've been is to the Sahara desert.

Admittedly most of these miles have been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2004, 12:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By BDG
Old Yella's comments are spot on but think the...

Old Yella's comments are spot on but think the price is high, at this time of year i'd put it up at £3995, sad to say, and still probably get no calls or stupid offers!

(but what the hell do i know...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Nov-2004, 21:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,810
Posted By BDG
Great news, what was the problem and did you use...

Great news, what was the problem and did you use yer man?
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 12-Nov-2004, 19:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Posted By BDG
010's great in the wet and last well, but Diablos...

010's great in the wet and last well, but Diablos i prefer in the dry and almost as good in the wet.

012's & 014's have never lasted half as long as 010's (or Diablos) despite what Bridgestone...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 12-Nov-2004, 19:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Posted By BDG
Jools, i'm a great fan of the Diablos (standard...

Jools, i'm a great fan of the Diablos (standard ones as well) on the 996, more than adequate for my version of fast road riding. Curious to see if anyone has tried them on a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Nov-2004, 15:54
Replies: 35
Views: 8,196
Posted By BDG
Sounds brilliant fun

Sounds brilliant fun
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 12-Nov-2004, 13:37
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Posted By BDG
New tyre time

Its time for new tyres for the Filthystrada, been through standard Scorpians and Pirelli Dragon Evo.

Am thinking about a pair of Diablos, very happy with them on 996, has anybody tried them on a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Nov-2004, 13:21
Replies: 35
Views: 8,196
Posted By BDG
Drunkincramlington,(not quite as exotic a name)...

Drunkincramlington,(not quite as exotic a name) but in answer to your search try Mark on 01207 562113 or 07989 562113. Good luck.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Nov-2004, 21:47
Replies: 35
Views: 8,196
Posted By BDG
Speak for yerself oh ye of little faith:P

Speak for yerself oh ye of little faith:P
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Nov-2004, 21:46
Replies: 35
Views: 8,196
Posted By BDG
drunkinvegas (is that south shields by...

drunkinvegas (is that south shields by anychance!)

I and many others heartly reccommend Nelly and travel quite some distance but i appreciate you want someone on your doorstep.

A mate of mine up...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 11-Nov-2004, 14:23
Replies: 30
Views: 8,190
Posted By BDG
Lyn, just to add to other peoples comments,...

Lyn, just to add to other peoples comments, winter riding can be great fun on dry but cold days, no to bad in the rain either, but the key issue is good warm waterproof riding gear so you can...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Nov-2004, 19:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,658
Posted By BDG
Gotta agree with Rushjob re fuelling, when i got...

Gotta agree with Rushjob re fuelling, when i got my ST4S i ordered a set of pipes then sat back for about 6 months whilst Ducati finally got round to producing them.

Was originally told that kit...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 09-Nov-2004, 14:21
Replies: 14
Views: 4,080
Posted By BDG
Yeti, it is a bit of a car boot sale, Ally Pally...

Yeti, it is a bit of a car boot sale, Ally Pally is undoubtedly better but costs an absolute fortune in comparison. I know you get what you pay for, but the DSC and DOC stands do attract a lot of...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 09-Nov-2004, 14:18
Replies: 14
Views: 4,080
Posted By BDG
Rob you know my thoughts, but the only extras are...

Rob you know my thoughts, but the only extras are take loads of beer, (*****), etc. and party all night:devil::barfy:

[Edited on 9-11-2004 by BDG]
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 08-Nov-2004, 14:54
Replies: 25
Views: 6,705
Posted By BDG
Spent the afternoon tidying up the carnage from...

Spent the afternoon tidying up the carnage from last nights BBQ, bonfire, fireworks party with a hangover, then cleaned the 996 in the rain.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 08-Nov-2004, 00:08
Replies: 11
Views: 4,504
Posted By BDG
Err confession to make here folks and maybe i...

Err confession to make here folks and maybe i should i got a new identity just in case Ducati UK read this, but i trashed the first Multi in the country at the NEC in 2002. It was on a turntable with...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Nov-2004, 23:16
Replies: 11
Views: 4,504
Posted By BDG
Dave whadya mean good looking, never heard the...

Dave whadya mean good looking, never heard the story about people and their dogs.......I'm just like my Muckystrada, sauve, sophisticated, good fun and pig ugly:pig::lol:
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 06-Nov-2004, 01:11
Replies: 11
Views: 4,223
Posted By BDG
Yep, sure seems to have shrunk and not as busy...

Yep, sure seems to have shrunk and not as busy over the first 2 days so far as previous years. Bit of an odd comparison for me as i was only there as a punter rather than exhibiting. Some of the...
Forum: Tyres 31-Oct-2004, 01:26
Replies: 8
Views: 3,546
Posted By BDG
Jody, i've ran 010 on a few bikes and have been...

Jody,

i've ran 010 on a few bikes and have been pleased, now changed to Pirelli Diablos (standard compound) and they are a definate improvement over 010's.

Pirelli Dragon Corsa's will grip better...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Oct-2004, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,017
Posted By BDG
I'd love to do the Ewan Mcgregor bit but not...

I'd love to do the Ewan Mcgregor bit but not really practical with wife, 2 young kids, business to run etc. Before all of those i used to take 3 months of each year and wander off on my own. Can't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2004, 15:55
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By BDG
I've had work done by Kais and Maxton over the...

I've had work done by Kais and Maxton over the years 9used both because sometimes one of them has a qouted a long delay, but other than that but have done a great job.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-Oct-2004, 02:50
Replies: 6
Views: 3,017
Posted By BDG
Multistrada design brief

What a brilliant piece of kit, just come back from the Sahara and its dealt with everything from chasing my mates R1 through Spain (did wish for a 996 engine then) to Moroccan roads which range from...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Oct-2004, 02:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,141
Posted By BDG
Frank, great article. Jools, its an absolute...

Frank, great article.

Jools, its an absolute must to ride that area the roads are ferkin awesome.

If memory serves me right Olly Duke was the author and he still lives near Beziers.

Beziers a...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-Oct-2004, 02:19
Replies: 2
Views: 3,452
Posted By BDG
Thanks for that, but now surplus to requirements...

Thanks for that, but now surplus to requirements as i've just back from the trip and managed without.

Cheers anyway.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2004, 01:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,778
Posted By BDG
CRM

I've got Heli bars fitted to my 996 and they work great for me. As you're pretty local you can pop round and try them if you want. Will have to be Saturday as i'm away for 2 weeks after that, or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2004, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,069
Posted By BDG
If Nelly can't help you i've got the workshop...

If Nelly can't help you i've got the workshop manual for year 2000 model at home, you'll have to let me know very quick, or wait 2 weeks as i'm away from Sunday.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 19:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By BDG
P.S. I've scotoilers on various injected bikes,...

P.S. I've scotoilers on various injected bikes, any probs ring Scotoiler themselves as they're very helpfull.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 19:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By BDG
Ha Ha ya big horrible monster, (i do even less...

Ha Ha ya big horrible monster, (i do even less work than you) didn't realise you lived outside the Himalayas:devil:

Who best for ducati's on Everest then?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2004, 19:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By BDG
Why not try Neil at Cornerspeed 01623 758877 just...

Why not try Neil at Cornerspeed 01623 758877
just of the M1 junc 28, or the people in LIncoln are Italia Moto but i don't have their number.

Cornerspeed do come highly reccommended of many people...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 14:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,293
Posted By BDG
66, you don't say what area you're in but Neil at...

66, you don't say what area you're in but Neil at Cornerspeed is in Nottinghamshire so if you're within reasonable distance its worth travelling, I happily travel about 70 miles.


If you're nowhere...
Forum: Tyres 28-Sep-2004, 02:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,740
Posted By BDG
I ran Dragon corsas on an ST4s and they had lost...

I ran Dragon corsas on an ST4s and they had lost their profile and gone off after 1500 miles, although were legal upto about 2000 miles.

Standard Diablos on a 996sps will do close to 4000 miles and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 01:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
Ducati John. Thanks for the info, much...

Ducati John. Thanks for the info, much obliged

Bradders. Its because you're so much further south, closer to the equator, therefore its warmer and you oil is thinner so easier to start. (Actually...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 16:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
From what i've heard seems common on the SPS. The...

From what i've heard seems common on the SPS. The advantage of 11.5:1 compression ratio over the standard 9.5:1:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2004, 00:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
New battery, fully charged, still needed a jump...

New battery, fully charged, still needed a jump from the car to fire it up first time (think the plugs may have got a bit wet when trying with the old battery). Left it for 24 hours and now fires up...
Forum: Tyres 25-Sep-2004, 23:47
Replies: 16
Views: 5,431
Posted By BDG
Superb tyres. I run 32/35 just to be a bit...

Superb tyres. I run 32/35 just to be a bit different.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 19:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
Shazaam

What can i say other than thanks. Some interesting points.

The battery was the original 4 year old Yuasa which was replaced with a brand new YB16AL-A2. Was supposedly charged by the dealer i got it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 17:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By BDG
Tim, should have mentioned its optimated up and...

Tim,

should have mentioned its optimated up and the battery is new.

i know you said its part of the SPS experience, i was more wondering if the starter gearing from later models does help.

as for...
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