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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 20:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,588
Posted By Mr_S
I'm running a 180/55 and have a Carbon Dream...

I'm running a 180/55 and have a Carbon Dream hugger fitted, no problems with clearance on this setup.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 13:07
Replies: 20
Views: 3,015
Posted By Mr_S
When I first picked up my 748 I didn't believe...

When I first picked up my 748 I didn't believe the speedo, thinking it was reading way too high (20-30mph)

I did a GPS comparison on a straight (and flat) piece of road, and the result was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2004, 14:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers Nelly, I think I'd rather keep the...

Cheers Nelly, I think I'd rather keep the midrange as most of my riding is on the road.

As for the squish and compression, I didn't see the sense in doing that before the 853 conversion as the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2004, 02:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Mr_S
748 TB restrictors

Anyone know if the restrictors in the 748 throttle bodies can be removed :puzzled:

and if so

1. How easy is it?
2. Is it worth it?
3. Is it really worth it?

Current state of the bike is
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2004, 19:03
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
I don't find the clutch heavy! I was going to...

I don't find the clutch heavy!

I was going to replace the hose during the winter layoff, so may do the lever and slave at the same time if it's hugely different, need to try one out I think.

( I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2004, 15:01
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Mike, Is the weep you're getting constant each...

Mike,

Is the weep you're getting constant each time you hit the lever, or is it that there's a bit of fluid around the nipple after you went out and rode it?

If it's the latter, it could just be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 15:49
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
I stuck with the torque settings that came with...

I stuck with the torque settings that came with my brake lines

min 14ft/lbs
max 24 ft/lbs

If it's tight & weeping, something's not right, it should only need a slight nip up to close it fully....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 10:31
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Mike, It took me a while to realise that there's...

Mike,

It took me a while to realise that there's a tiny little grub screw (allen bolt) in the pivot point of the lever that you tighten up, and not the big nut that I tried first. The instructions...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 19:14
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
It's all fitted up now Radial Discacciati HEL...

It's all fitted up now

Radial Discacciati
HEL Lines
EBC HH pads
DOT 4 Fluid

Cleaned all the calipers up at the same time, just got to get some spades for the brake light switch then off to pull...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 19:18
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
My M/Cyl is now sat on my desk, it's everything...

My M/Cyl is now sat on my desk, it's everything DJ says about the build quality, stunning. :D

As soon as the lines and pads arrive the fitting begins...

I've plenty of ally strips to create a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2004, 13:09
Replies: 15
Views: 4,017
Posted By Mr_S
The limiter on my 97 bike comes in at about 12K...

The limiter on my 97 bike comes in at about 12K (running a FIM chip). I try to change up at about 11K though as that's at my peak power point

Do you have race cans fitted (or were they fitted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 22:46
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Mines ordered and confirmed no, HEL lines ordered...

Mines ordered and confirmed no, HEL lines ordered directly from HEL (2 front & 1 rear).

Now for pads, and a reservoir bracket :eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 14:06
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Don't have a VAT code, but just cancelled with...

Don't have a VAT code, but just cancelled with RED Racing and going to Carpimoto, just confirming they have stock.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 13:51
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Hmm, I got a confirmation e-mai lfrom them today,...

Hmm, I got a confirmation e-mai lfrom them today, got stung for tax (20%) and 10-15 days delivery. :(

Tax ain't a problem, but delivery is..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 23:54
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
I've bought stuff from the guy selling the...

I've bought stuff from the guy selling the M/Cyl.

If only he'd told me he had it last week when he brought my seat unit down....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 21:52
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
That's the order placed, now to choose some...

That's the order placed,

now to choose some brake lines & pads

Suggestions????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 15:53
Replies: 52
Views: 10,683
Posted By Mr_S
Mike, DJ Which Discacciati did you order, and...

Mike, DJ

Which Discacciati did you order, and did you order anything else to help with fitting?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 19:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,125
Posted By Mr_S
ditto

ditto
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2004, 01:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mr_S
pulled mine with a set of mole grips in about 5...

pulled mine with a set of mole grips in about 5 seconds flat, so if the mood should take me :puzzled: I can replace them (with the appropriate tools of course)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2004, 01:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By Mr_S
I've the same problem fitting a rear mono unit. I...

I've the same problem fitting a rear mono unit. I called JHP who put together all the bracket conversion bits for me (£20) and now I'm waiting for it all to arrive.

I've been on the lookout for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2004, 12:40
Replies: 15
Views: 3,168
Posted By Mr_S
Carbon Dream is the stuff for me,...

Carbon Dream is the stuff for me,

http://www.carbondream.com

top stuff (and price though)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2004, 23:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mr_S
Job done, and the answer to my question is the...

Job done, and the answer to my question is the sense wires the grey/green one in the middle of the plug. Looks white until you clean the cr@p off.


It's a pig to stick the light in place though, so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2004, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mr_S
looking at the plug at the moment, and it's a...

looking at the plug at the moment, and it's a challenge to get the pins out..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2004, 16:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers, I'll take a look at the connector and...

Cheers,

I'll take a look at the connector and see if I can make an intermediate cable with a set of connectors. I'vergot to take a trip to get a ptm transient switch for the blue wire anyway.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2004, 16:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mr_S
RevLight - Fitting

I've now acquired a pile of bits for the mono conversion, and also a datatool revlight, so a busy saturday is planned fitting it all together.

But....

Which wires the sense wire on the 748's...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2004, 13:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,643
Posted By Mr_S
err, they're both metric measurements..... :o:o

err, they're both metric measurements.....

:o:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 12:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,447
Posted By Mr_S
you got a number for them?

you got a number for them?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-May-2004, 00:01
Replies: 14
Views: 7,717
Posted By Mr_S
Silencers fitted as original equipment do not...

Silencers fitted as original equipment do not need to be marked for the MOT, according to the testers manual.

So you could argue that Termi's are OE, as some of the bikes are shipped with...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 25-May-2004, 23:50
Replies: 14
Views: 7,717
Posted By Mr_S
I'd go along with rushjob on that one, and get a...

I'd go along with rushjob on that one, and get a good brief to deal with it if it's an 8 pointer (no insurance carries a hefty markup with insurers too).

I'd also question how they determine...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 23:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By Mr_S
looks like I'll have to find something else to...

looks like I'll have to find something else to pad out and order......

nelly, how do I order some, if you have them?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 23:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,782
Posted By Mr_S
There's 2 on ebay at the moment, not cheap...

There's 2 on ebay at the moment, not cheap...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 23:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,580
Posted By Mr_S
32/35 although that's with tyres from 1997 and...

32/35 although that's with tyres from 1997 and things have moved on since then.

I run Diablo's 32/32

Jason
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 13:31
Replies: 17
Views: 2,228
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, One headlight...

Paul,

One headlight bracket...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7902858231&rd=1
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2004, 23:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By Mr_S
Exhaust Bracket rubbers

Anyone know if the rubber bits in the exhaust brackets are available separately and how much should they cost???

I swapped back to my standard cans for a riding assessment and they're a bit worse...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2004, 17:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,228
Posted By Mr_S
I'm passing by Moto Rapido weds / thurs this...

I'm passing by Moto Rapido weds / thurs this week, if they've got these parts (probably in a cardboard box somewhere...) let me know and I'll pick them up for you and save you the journey.

Steve &...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-May-2004, 17:39
Replies: 6
Views: 4,426
Posted By Mr_S
where did you get the odyssey from? Been trying...

where did you get the odyssey from? Been trying to find a reasonable supplier of these.

Tx

JS
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-May-2004, 17:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,780
Posted By Mr_S
I too will vote for EDZ 1 Piece undersuits, been...

I too will vote for EDZ 1 Piece undersuits, been out today for 4 hours in the glorious summer sun, very comfortable :)

(Wife takes the p!$$ though)

Bought mine...
Forum: Shazaams! Posts 23-May-2004, 17:30
Replies: 9
Views: 12,126
Posted By Mr_S
I too will vote for EDZ 1 Piece undersuits, been...

I too will vote for EDZ 1 Piece undersuits, been out today for 4 hours in the glorious summer sun, very comfortable :)

(Wife takes the p!$$ though)

Bought mine...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2004, 00:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,845
Posted By Mr_S
Diablo's for me too, 010's suited my R1, but...

Diablo's for me too,

010's suited my R1, but the Diablo's are stunning on the 748. Fitted a new rear recently after a puncture and 10 miles of scrubbing on the tyre the knees were sliding, on a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2004, 00:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By Mr_S
A local expert I can call on then when it all...

A local expert I can call on then when it all goes wrong...;)

I'll call them and check and may give it a miss then, MOT's next spring and trackdays would be the only other reason to swap them, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2004, 16:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,364
Posted By Mr_S
Refitting Standard Cans

I've currently got a set of termi cans fitted, but in a couple of weeks I've got an Edge 44 assesment with on of the local bike plod, sooo, thinking sensibly I want to refit the standard cans, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 23:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,137
Posted By Mr_S
Dunno about Sunday, need to arrange an all day...

Dunno about Sunday, need to arrange an all day pass, I'm away again all next week on business, and we have a newborn to deal with, so I'm getting all my brownie points in while the weathers still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2004, 22:06
Replies: 17
Views: 4,137
Posted By Mr_S
Updated the address, it's now...

Updated the address, it's now at

http://80.3.184.223/ducati.pdf

Jason
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 22:39
Replies: 17
Views: 4,137
Posted By Mr_S
I have it on my webserver...

I have it on my webserver @

http://80.3.184.41/ducati.pdf

zip / rar etc made no difference and it's still 75Mb

It will be offline during some working hours though as I use the system to demo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2004, 17:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By Mr_S
Will do, away from this weekend in Rome, but have...

Will do, away from this weekend in Rome, but have just fitted a new rear tyre that's in need of scrubbing in when I get back in a weeks time.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2004, 20:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By Mr_S
Bought my 748 BP from them a few weeks back, and...

Bought my 748 BP from them a few weeks back, and got them to do a dyno setup a couple o weeks ago (93.2 bhp & 51.5 ftlbs :D )

top bunch of blokes, far better than the main dealer service I used to...
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