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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 09:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,419
Posted By rockhopper
Release bearing!!!

Release bearing!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jun-2005, 16:47
Replies: 19
Views: 4,097
Posted By rockhopper
Thats why they dont allow antifreeze in race...

Thats why they dont allow antifreeze in race bikes Henry, only plain water.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Jun-2005, 16:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,359
Posted By rockhopper
Adjusting the lock stops? Whatever for?

Adjusting the lock stops? Whatever for?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 11:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,505
Posted By rockhopper
Yep. Once pressure is built up in the system it...

Yep. Once pressure is built up in the system it turn off till the motor starts.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 18:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,869
Posted By rockhopper
No cars have wet clutches though and some produce...

No cars have wet clutches though and some produce far more power than our little bikes! Even F1 cars are dry.

Two good reasons for dry clutches are

1. Friction material doesnt get pumped around...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 18:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,505
Posted By rockhopper
To be honest i doubt it will hurt it. My bike...

To be honest i doubt it will hurt it. My bike ran open cans with the standard chip for over two years and was fine. It should have been running lean but it was quite happy. I doubt that going the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jun-2005, 13:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,585
Posted By rockhopper
and so's my wife :sing:

and so's my wife :sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 10:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By rockhopper
I wonder if he means cans rather than cams?

I wonder if he means cans rather than cams?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 11:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,168
Posted By rockhopper
If you cant get a ducati blank then kawasaki ones...

If you cant get a ducati blank then kawasaki ones are the same. Any high street locksmith type person should be able to cut it for you.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 24-Jun-2005, 23:04
Replies: 2
Views: 3,352
Posted By rockhopper
Can you give me some more details?

Can you give me some more details?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 24-Jun-2005, 18:25
Replies: 2
Views: 3,352
Posted By rockhopper
Ducati Insurance

Well Ducati Insurance came up trumps this year!

After finding that my all singing and dancing Carole Nash poilicy didnt cover me to ride other bikes (like i thought it did - oops) i decided to shop...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 09:31
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By rockhopper
I dont think the belt would slacken becasue of...

I dont think the belt would slacken becasue of the broken rocker, there are seven others in there to keep everything nice and tight. Plus the belt is tensioned by a pully arangement so unless that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 15:09
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By rockhopper
Well if the valve is open and the piston smacks...

Well if the valve is open and the piston smacks it one then something has to give. I have seen rockers break on engines that have been seriously over revved but i'm not sure if the desmo would fail...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 09:29
Replies: 25
Views: 5,495
Posted By rockhopper
My guess would be that the broken rocker is a...

My guess would be that the broken rocker is a symptom of whats gone wrong, not the cause of it. What might make a rocker break? Well a piston hitting an open valve would do it. Broken belt or belt...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2005, 21:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By rockhopper
There was an ST4S rear shock on ebay thats just...

There was an ST4S rear shock on ebay thats just finished at £206!! I was slightly interested but only cos its shiny.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 09:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,419
Posted By rockhopper
If anything the noise should reduce when you pull...

If anything the noise should reduce when you pull the lever in. My guess would be a siezed release bearing. Cheap to fix.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2005, 22:36
Replies: 28
Views: 5,956
Posted By rockhopper
The basket looks just like mine did about 10,000...

The basket looks just like mine did about 10,000 miles ago. I'd carry on using it for at least another set of plates. The thing with the ST4S clutch is that the plates are aluminium and they wont...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Jun-2005, 09:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By rockhopper
The tale is that it allows the bikes to pass EU...

The tale is that it allows the bikes to pass EU drive by noise regulation! Just did our monster as well and its improved it no end.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Jun-2005, 18:58
Replies: 18
Views: 16,201
Posted By rockhopper
Blimey! Mine only costs £280 in the first place.

Blimey! Mine only costs £280 in the first place.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Jun-2005, 18:57
Replies: 18
Views: 16,201
Posted By rockhopper
The thing i find odd is that my car is ultra...

The thing i find odd is that my car is ultra ordinary (1999 fiat marea 1.6) yet with seven years no claims, no points etc its still more expensive to insure than the bike.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Jun-2005, 18:55
Replies: 64
Views: 30,196
Posted By rockhopper
No phone call. I think i requested a faxed quote...

No phone call. I think i requested a faxed quote to be honest.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Jun-2005, 23:51
Replies: 18
Views: 16,201
Posted By rockhopper
Oh i see. I thought he was saying that he had an...

Oh i see. I thought he was saying that he had an expensive car as well as the bike..

Interestingly most of my bike quotes that i've been getting say there is no discount for garaging it.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Jun-2005, 14:53
Replies: 18
Views: 16,201
Posted By rockhopper
I would say thats quite good for the halifax....

I would say thats quite good for the halifax. Typically they have been £200 to £300 more than the next dearest for me.

You dont say what bike though.
Forum: Tyres 16-Jun-2005, 12:00
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By rockhopper
Although i have to say that my bike is running a...

Although i have to say that my bike is running a 180 rear simply becasue thats what was on the bike when i got it and i didnt want to change the handling becasue i'm happy with the way it is.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Jun-2005, 15:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,099
Posted By rockhopper
An easy mistake to make, Derby Powersports who...

An easy mistake to make, Derby Powersports who used to be the main Ducati dealer in this area told me the same thing.
Forum: Tyres 14-Jun-2005, 09:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,540
Posted By rockhopper
Almost any tyre will get you that kind of...

Almost any tyre will get you that kind of mileage, even a super sticky on a 900SS will last ages.

Bigger tyre lookes better, is more expensive and slows the steering. Doesnt even give you more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 17:57
Replies: 38
Views: 5,189
Posted By rockhopper
On a V twin its likley that the engine will only...

On a V twin its likley that the engine will only stop in one of two positions.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2005, 22:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By rockhopper
ST4 plates are the ones to go for. Ally plates,...

ST4 plates are the ones to go for. Ally plates, much quieter than steel and dont muller the basket so much.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 18:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Posted By rockhopper
How long since it was last running? If its been...

How long since it was last running? If its been a while i would change the cam belts before i even started the thing.

Anyhow, our monster was running on one for a while (in the garage) and i only...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,108
Posted By rockhopper
Well quite a few come up from London to see him,...

Well quite a few come up from London to see him, topitoo from heathrow, TP996 from twickenham to name but two.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 22:38
Replies: 31
Views: 4,632
Posted By rockhopper
They are kind of cute and cuddly!

They are kind of cute and cuddly!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 21:51
Replies: 31
Views: 4,632
Posted By rockhopper
True perhaps in the corners Tony, just look at...

True perhaps in the corners Tony, just look at what WJB and pals get up to on their CB5's
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 21:48
Replies: 18
Views: 4,108
Posted By rockhopper
Honda etc build road bikes and then modify them...

Honda etc build road bikes and then modify them for racing.

Ducati build racing bikes then modify them for the road.

Stick with it, get Nelly to sort it for you, 14 tooth front sprocket then get a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 21:33
Replies: 31
Views: 4,632
Posted By rockhopper
I cant believe that anyone would serioulsy think...

I cant believe that anyone would serioulsy think about an M600 in the same company as the other bikes you mention! Cracking bikes but 50hp compared to 140 odd for the 9R - not really in the same...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 21:19
Replies: 18
Views: 4,108
Posted By rockhopper
Oh and 45 to 50 mpg should be the norm.

Oh and 45 to 50 mpg should be the norm.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 21:18
Replies: 18
Views: 4,108
Posted By rockhopper
I had an ST2 then moved onto an ST4. Its a...

I had an ST2 then moved onto an ST4. Its a complete pig to ride around town and in slow traffic. The heavy clutch doesnt bother me, its just the lumpyness of it at slow (walking pace) speeds. Get...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 09:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,278
Posted By rockhopper
Remember, increasing the preload doesnt make the...

Remember, increasing the preload doesnt make the suspension harder.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jun-2005, 20:48
Replies: 18
Views: 5,878
Posted By rockhopper
Mine is a Garmin one.

Mine is a Garmin one.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jun-2005, 18:13
Replies: 18
Views: 5,878
Posted By rockhopper
and again

and again
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jun-2005, 18:13
Replies: 18
Views: 5,878
Posted By rockhopper
Here's my mounting for my GPS3+.

Here's my mounting for my GPS3+.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 22:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By rockhopper
damp in the connector causing a high resistance...

damp in the connector causing a high resistance and over heating. Mine did the same thing but i didnt make it home.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 07-Jun-2005, 23:08
Replies: 64
Views: 30,196
Posted By rockhopper
I emailed my quotation request to...

I emailed my quotation request to insuremyducati.co.uk last year and didnt get a reply so i went with Carole Nash. Renewal time this year, i emailed my request last night and guess what, no reply...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jun-2005, 14:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,446
Posted By rockhopper
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/comparison.jhtm...

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2005/comparison.jhtml?first_id=814&second_id=804&modelName=ST4S-05&family=sporttouring&part=comparison&x=60&y=6


tells me thats its 21 litres.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 09:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By rockhopper
Fair enough!

Fair enough!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 09:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,491
Posted By rockhopper
Isnt it supposed to have one dished plate?

Isnt it supposed to have one dished plate?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2005, 18:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By rockhopper
Welcome to 1970!!

Welcome to 1970!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2005, 16:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By rockhopper
Monday 25th July. Have a look in the trackdays...

Monday 25th July.

Have a look in the trackdays section for more info.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 13:42
Replies: 17
Views: 8,992
Posted By rockhopper
Yeh, dont spend anymore money on it if you dont...

Yeh, dont spend anymore money on it if you dont know what your doing. Get K-tech or Maxton to set it up for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2005, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,938
Posted By rockhopper
Slipping the clutch in bends? New one on me! I...

Slipping the clutch in bends? New one on me!

I think your only option is a different master cylinder, as the standard one doesnt have adjustment like that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2005, 14:45
Replies: 37
Views: 4,110
Posted By rockhopper
They will probably order it from JHP who dont...

They will probably order it from JHP who dont have them either!!
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