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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 00:48
Replies: 33
Views: 6,888
Posted By Harv748
My response was a direct answer to the question...

My response was a direct answer to the question asked by OYBMan.

It appeared to me that he wanted some feedback so I gave him some.

I appreciate his response, and its good (as many others have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 18:10
Replies: 33
Views: 6,888
Posted By Harv748
Hi OYB man As i bought my previous bike from OYB...

Hi OYB man

As i bought my previous bike from OYB i continued to use them for the servicing, and I guess it appeared as though the place was becoming a victim of its own success. To be honest my...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 11-Jan-2005, 10:41
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By Harv748
Thought about that option Guy...but the old drive...

Thought about that option Guy...but the old drive was sooooo full of 'suff' that it was more trouble than it was worth...and I don't have the computer 'know how' or the will to try
:lol:

Now got the...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 11-Jan-2005, 00:46
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By Harv748
Well, I've successfully installed the new drive,...

Well, I've successfully installed the new drive, windows and the drivers for my graphics and sound cards etc...so i think thats the worst of it gone now. Quite suprised how smoothly it went!

But I'm...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 10-Jan-2005, 17:41
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By Harv748
OK...just had a look at the bios options and I...

OK...just had a look at the bios options and I see what you mean.

Right then...15 minutes then its destruction time LOL:o

I 'ate pooters!

I may be some time...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 10-Jan-2005, 17:05
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By Harv748
Cheers for the advice guys...as usual its made to...

Cheers for the advice guys...as usual its made to sound soooo easy!

Well, I'm gonna have a stab after i finished work tonight.

So...summing up the above (please correct of wrong!):

Turn off...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 10-Jan-2005, 14:51
Replies: 15
Views: 6,503
Posted By Harv748
PC techie help needed!

I am a PC novice...so please stay with me...

I've been thinking about ungrading my (30GB) hard drive over the past couple of weeks, due to it becoming rammed to the rafters due to my love of games...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2005, 17:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,775
Posted By Harv748
The white building at the back of the photo looks...

The white building at the back of the photo looks very yankee doodle?

John booooooooy!:bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 10:53
Replies: 19
Views: 2,207
Posted By Harv748
I would have thought, and know of some, who have...

I would have thought, and know of some, who have put the camcorder under the seat (well protected) and then run the bullet cam from various locations around the bike.

Providing you don't have some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2004, 00:34
Replies: 33
Views: 6,888
Posted By Harv748
Hi Dave I'm based in Abingdon...and I've used On...

Hi Dave

I'm based in Abingdon...and I've used On yer Bike and Techmoto.

Wouldn't use OYB for servicing again...and since techmoto has changed hands, I'll wait for someone else to find out if they...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Dec-2004, 13:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,941
Posted By Harv748
Guess its just one of those things. I know on the...

Guess its just one of those things. I know on the 748/9** models, you could get a small carbon piece that fitted over this vulnerable area or I think I've even seen a clear piece that does the same...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Dec-2004, 12:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By Harv748
The look like standard 748/996/998R ohlins to...

The look like standard 748/996/998R ohlins to me...i.e. not the road and track version, along with standard yokes?

Not saying they havn't been reworked or anything, but noone should pay silly money...
Forum: Tyres 29-Nov-2004, 20:20
Replies: 10
Views: 5,076
Posted By Harv748
Well, I read somewhere recently whilst looking...

Well, I read somewhere recently whilst looking about for tyres for myself, that Rennsports are the same as the Pirelli SC's...same structure, compounds etc...just a different tread patterm, as...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Nov-2004, 12:21
Replies: 27
Views: 10,690
Posted By Harv748
Just re-read your original post... and noticed a)...

Just re-read your original post... and noticed a) they are off a multistrada so probably not fully floating and b) that you have already given the discs a good clean!

I'm not really helping much am...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Nov-2004, 12:18
Replies: 27
Views: 10,690
Posted By Harv748
Are they fully floating jobbies...if so maybe...

Are they fully floating jobbies...if so maybe they are not floating as fully as they should!

Are the discs able to rattle around on the discs pins like they are supposed too? Maybe the discs need a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2004, 14:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By Harv748
Funny that...i had a simialr experience with my...

Funny that...i had a simialr experience with my old 748...a very small pop at small throttle openings...but it felt as though it was coming from between my legs (yes, yes I know! )rather than the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2004, 12:46
Replies: 30
Views: 4,314
Posted By Harv748
So you use Sc's for the road then Dickie...which...

So you use Sc's for the road then Dickie...which compounds?

Whats the wear rate like...acceptable or just stupid?!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2004, 11:52
Replies: 30
Views: 4,314
Posted By Harv748
My bike has a 6 inch mag marchi fitted, and is...

My bike has a 6 inch mag marchi fitted, and is currently running a nearly new 180 Bt12ss. It looks very flat in profile, and 'rides' like a squared off tyre when going over banding/lines in the road...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2004, 14:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,531
Posted By Harv748
If I read Ricky's reply correct Keefer, he...

If I read Ricky's reply correct Keefer, he actually has the eccentic hub set so that it gives the shortest wheelbase possible!!!:o

I used to have my old 748 set with the hub at 3.00 (longest...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2004, 10:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,531
Posted By Harv748
Well...I'm no suspenders expert, but I'm sure...

Well...I'm no suspenders expert, but I'm sure someone with more knowledge and experience will say something along the lines of 'every rider is individual...so is every bike, and every riding...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2004, 01:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,146
Posted By Harv748
Sell it mate...get a kwak!:lol: Hows life with...

Sell it mate...get a kwak!:lol:

Hows life with your first Duke then?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Nov-2004, 19:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,677
Posted By Harv748
Nattyboy had some motoGP covers...fully...

Nattyboy had some motoGP covers...fully waterproof and great quality.

Bit over the top for indoors maybe, but hes doing them for a great price compared to RRP.

Drop him a U2U.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Nov-2004, 18:35
Replies: 25
Views: 7,865
Posted By Harv748
What do you do on a filthy afternoon...? Go out...

What do you do on a filthy afternoon...?


Go out and get dirty:roll:

[Edited on 7-11-2004 by Harv748]
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Nov-2004, 02:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By Harv748
Oh dear...what you been doin'?

Oh dear...what you been doin'?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2004, 13:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,466
Posted By Harv748
...although if your SPS had cast iron discs then...

...although if your SPS had cast iron discs then SBK3's eat them up.

From memory, i think a lot of peeps use bendix 'something or other' with the iron rotors.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2004, 01:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,338
Posted By Harv748
As stated deej, the diablo corser is basically a...

As stated deej, the diablo corser is basically a more focussed version of the diablo fitted to yours at the moment. Fine for nice warm weather track riding, but if you plan on riding in all weathers,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 14:21
Replies: 21
Views: 3,659
Posted By Harv748
Worth changing from the full floating cast iron...

Worth changing from the full floating cast iron jobbies...I wouldn't have thought so.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 10:13
Replies: 21
Views: 3,659
Posted By Harv748
Well...I haven't tried wavey's but in last weeks...

Well...I haven't tried wavey's but in last weeks MCN they did some very unscientific tests and compared them to standard discs...No real improvement in braking performance (stopping distance etc),...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2004, 22:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Harv748
Nah not racing...but have thought about...

Nah not racing...but have thought about it...maybe next year!

Were aiming to get there about 10.30, the solos start at 11.00.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2004, 23:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,722
Posted By Harv748
Would you believe Deej I'm at Weston at the...

Would you believe Deej I'm at Weston at the weekend...me and a mate are going up on Sunday to watch the solos on our DR350's.

What day you going...we'll have to hook up if your there Sunday. Are you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2004, 21:47
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By Harv748
No offence taken Deej...just trying to put across...

No offence taken Deej...just trying to put across in simple terms that your not the first or the last rider to change from an IL4 to a V twin and comment on the difference.

Enjoy...and pray for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2004, 16:12
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By Harv748
Trust me guys when I say there is nothing wrong...

Trust me guys when I say there is nothing wrong with the bike...Its on standard gearing, and pulls nice and strong all through the rev range...in all gears. And at the DSC dyno day...it pulled the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2004, 23:59
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By Harv748
Can't remember what the ride height is set too...

Can't remember what the ride height is set too off the top of my head, but it was set using the Ducati ride height tool, to the figure recomended by many on this board.

Personally, I wouldn't raise...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2004, 22:52
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By Harv748
I think Antony and NB have said it...you are...

I think Antony and NB have said it...you are going as quick (if not yet) on the twisties, its just not screaming like an IL4.

As for the flat...it is going to be down on outright speed when compared...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2004, 23:43
Replies: 25
Views: 3,694
Posted By Harv748
Wait till Sat your impatient bugger:lol: [Edited...

Wait till Sat your impatient bugger:lol:

[Edited on 14-10-2004 by Harv748]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2004, 12:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,694
Posted By Harv748
Well...no doubt the bike will have been thrashed...

Well...no doubt the bike will have been thrashed to within an inch of its life by the previous owner...so don't rev it too hard, and it will most likely have been left to degrade and decay over...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2004, 10:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Harv748
I 'think' (he says looking skywards) that the...

I 'think' (he says looking skywards) that the plastic cover just unscrews to reveal the bulb, which then also unscrews.

From what I remember..the plastic cover can be a little tight to turn...may...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2004, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Harv748
Change what KB? The bulb?

Change what KB? The bulb?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2004, 10:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Harv748
I've got one fited. What do you need to know? I...

I've got one fited.

What do you need to know? I can tell you that it is a waste of time! The bulb is a tiny little jobbie, about the size of a grain of rice!!! Its purely a token gesture and due to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2004, 10:12
Replies: 39
Views: 5,199
Posted By Harv748
Tangellow....sorry...I've been watching too much...

Tangellow....sorry...I've been watching too much 'pimp my ride!'
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Oct-2004, 00:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,804
Posted By Harv748
Yep...somekind of homemade exhaust baffles...a...

Yep...somekind of homemade exhaust baffles...a bit like those sold by techmoto some time back to quieten the bike down for MOT's or TD's...just a little more 'homemade'.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2004, 19:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,742
Posted By Harv748
I have noticed them on there before, and someone...

I have noticed them on there before, and someone else posted the very same question on here about them some time back. Don't think there was much feedback though.

The look pretty good to me?
Forum: Tyres 29-Sep-2004, 15:08
Replies: 17
Views: 5,057
Posted By Harv748
Well, thats what I thought...but then why do...

Well, thats what I thought...but then why do people stick a 180 tyre on a 6 inch rim to quicken the steering, if, as you suggest, it flattens out due to the wider rim???
Forum: Tyres 29-Sep-2004, 14:33
Replies: 17
Views: 5,057
Posted By Harv748
Having just bought a bike with what looks like a...

Having just bought a bike with what looks like a 6in mag rear, fitted with 180 (BT0012ss (?))...why does the tyre in general look wider and flatter than my 748 fitted with standard rear wheel and a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 14:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By Harv748
Chain and sprockets are a personal thing...but...

Chain and sprockets are a personal thing...but many here have been swayed by the range of Tsubaki chains now available, including me. I know they are recommended by both Mike Davies and Nelly from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 12:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,435
Posted By Harv748
I wouldn't have thought it would be covered by...

I wouldn't have thought it would be covered by the warranty...but having never owned a bike from new...what do I know?

I can vouch for switching to ally plates...big reduction in noise, and that was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2004, 16:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Harv748
Maybe the previous owner just didn't know, and...

Maybe the previous owner just didn't know, and hadn't set them up the same?

Sometimes they come from the factory with wild setting like that!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2004, 11:59
Replies: 25
Views: 3,548
Posted By Harv748
I think Desmos point is how do you get all 4...

I think Desmos point is how do you get all 4 litres out when emptying the oil? I know when I do my changes I certainly don't get out what I put in!

Is there any way?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2004, 12:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,103
Posted By Harv748
Nice one...although not the best time for your...

Nice one...although not the best time for your first ride!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2004, 13:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,572
Posted By Harv748
See the thread below titled: Top 5 buying tips...

See the thread below titled: Top 5 buying tips for 996...and especially shazams post. Same applies for a 748.
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