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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Nov-2005, 00:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,622
Posted By nelly
Guy, for the sake of one bolt, a hose and a...

Guy, for the sake of one bolt, a hose and a wiring connector, I'd get the rad out of the way. Last thing you need is the front head bashing the back of the thing and buggerin it ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2005, 00:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,294
Posted By nelly
I had a 750 Brutale in a few months ago and while...

I had a 750 Brutale in a few months ago and while the bike was really pretty, well built and finished really well, I didn't like it one bit when I rode it.
I know i'm biased, but the power delivery...
Forum: Tyres 21-Nov-2005, 23:54
Replies: 12
Views: 5,779
Posted By nelly
The bloke that runs the workshop next to me has...

The bloke that runs the workshop next to me has been doing a lot of Contis, more road attacks than sports, but has been getting good feedback.
It's been all from Jap owners tho. The Sv650's seem to...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2005, 00:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By nelly
I've done it several times with no damage at all....

I've done it several times with no damage at all. You'll make a bigger mess with the dremel IMO. The threaded portion of the bolt will remain 2 or 3mm proud of the spring post. As the head of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2005, 00:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,569
Posted By nelly
Drill the head of the bolt out with a 5mm drill....

Drill the head of the bolt out with a 5mm drill. Once the cap is off and the spring tension relieved, you'll more than likely undo the bolt thread with your fingers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2005, 23:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,296
Posted By nelly
They are universal goodridge lines. No problems...

They are universal goodridge lines. No problems though.
Screw the adaptors into the calipers using one copper washer.
You'll need 3 washers at the master cylinder.
Run the lines to the calipers and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Nov-2005, 22:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By nelly
They're only the stock 45 to 45 pipes to. £80 is...

They're only the stock 45 to 45 pipes to. £80 is pushin it a bit :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2005, 19:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,481
Posted By nelly
It's very normal. Don't worry about it. The...

It's very normal. Don't worry about it. The panels are moulded with a red "resin". The paint is then applied to finish the panel.
Even black ones are red underneath..............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2005, 19:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,589
Posted By nelly
The R is quite different. The easiest way I can...

The R is quite different. The easiest way I can describe the removal is that the lower airbox needs to be removed with the throttles...........
There are two bolts securing it to the rocker covers of...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Nov-2005, 21:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,556
Posted By nelly
The oil feed for the heads on the 'stretta engine...

The oil feed for the heads on the 'stretta engine is taken off a dedicated oil port on the casing.
The 996 is fed via the cooler so i'm afraid it'll be no good to you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2005, 21:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By nelly
They are the same, year for year anyhow. Earlier...

They are the same, year for year anyhow.

Earlier bikes, including 916's used a 40mm brake caliper mount. The later bikes, post '99 moved to 65mm.
Other external changes were the TiNi coating on the...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2005, 17:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,539
Posted By nelly
Seen that on a couple of bikes. Not sure of the...

Seen that on a couple of bikes. Not sure of the best way to do it though. Are there rubber blocks down the side that sit on the frame rails?? If so, you might be able to get a spacer under these and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 23:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By nelly
That's not too bad a price at all Chris ;)

That's not too bad a price at all Chris ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 22:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By nelly
Oh I wish!! how I wish .........................

Oh I wish!! how I wish ...................... :smug::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 22:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By nelly
The basket and friction plates run 48 small teeth...

The basket and friction plates run 48 small teeth as opposed to the "standard" 12 tangs and slots in the basket.
Effectively it quadruples the contact area between the plates and the basket...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 22:24
Replies: 101
Views: 37,051
Posted By nelly
Oops :puzzled: Could you drop me a mail with the...

Oops :puzzled:

Could you drop me a mail with the bike details and i'll take a look tomorrow for you.
I'll tell you at the end of the week if it's necessary to remove the bearings before powder...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 22:15
Replies: 18
Views: 4,395
Posted By nelly
Do you have 2 or 3 yellow wires feeding into the...

Do you have 2 or 3 yellow wires feeding into the regulator? There should be a connector behind the battery tray. Check this hasn't melted.
The 2 wire types are notorious for it, but it still happens...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 21:47
Replies: 101
Views: 37,051
Posted By nelly
The hub is pretty easy to take out. Remove the...

The hub is pretty easy to take out. Remove the big circlip that holds the rear caliper hanger in place, slde that off with the two washers and o-rings, make sure the hub is free to turn and tap it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 23:52
Replies: 16
Views: 2,513
Posted By nelly
The slave isn't Brembo. It's a Ducati part. The...

The slave isn't Brembo. It's a Ducati part.
The Evo' pistons are pretty good bits of kit. £18 and a hour at most to fit. You can buy a replacement piston from Ducati but it'll cost about £25 and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 23:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,513
Posted By nelly
You can't get service kits for any of the road...

You can't get service kits for any of the road brembo gear anymore. You have to replace the whole unit.
Are you talking about the master cylinder (handlebar) or slave cylinder (engine casing)???
If...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Nov-2005, 23:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By nelly
The 19 x 18 will give you more feel. You can go...

The 19 x 18 will give you more feel. You can go to a 16 for even more. The x 20 is like a trigger :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 20:24
Replies: 101
Views: 37,051
Posted By nelly
We had an impromptu strip down...

We had an impromptu strip down yesterday...............
Customer bike in for some winter fettling. Bodywork was already off, exhaust system had gone off to polishers.
Heads and barrels were already...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2005, 23:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,513
Posted By nelly
i'd say it'll still be the tank. There's another...

i'd say it'll still be the tank. There's another area that goes to, about 10mm-15mm above the seam, just below the lock assembly.
The hose usually turns on the rad connection pipe, although i've not...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Nov-2005, 13:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,453
Posted By nelly
Speedymoto have just brought out their own...

Speedymoto have just brought out their own bungs.
Much the same as the R&G but with a twist. Two types of bung are available. The usual, big ones that need the fairing drilling but them a smaller...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2005, 19:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,980
Posted By nelly
Wheel bearings aren't that common a fault. Cush...

Wheel bearings aren't that common a fault.
Cush drives - see if you can rotate the rear sprocket for and aft. There should be none, or very ittle play.
The other possibility could be the rear wheel...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Nov-2005, 00:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,760
Posted By nelly
You'll need two take off connectors to screw in...

You'll need two take off connectors to screw in to the header pipes (cheap) and a CO analyser (expensive).
It's the CO(carbon monoxide) you need to check/adjust, not the CO2.
There is a degree of...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2005, 21:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,725
Posted By nelly
I rewired my alternator back to the windings. I...

I rewired my alternator back to the windings. I used single core wire, shrinkwrapped and then use silicon around the plug.
There is no pressure to the oil, just splashing.
Problem with using a 2...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2005, 00:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,019
Posted By nelly
To be honest, i'd try it out and see. Other than...

To be honest, i'd try it out and see.
Other than adding an oil cooler to my 853, i've left the cooling system as is, and it's a cooking motor :devil:
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 14:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,019
Posted By nelly
The 916 rad is different. It has no filler cap as...

The 916 rad is different. It has no filler cap as it's part of a sealed type system the later bikes use.
I have replaced an 851 rad with one off a ST. They are both curved though.
If you have an...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 13:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,394
Posted By nelly
The cylinders aren't model specific. There are...

The cylinders aren't model specific.
There are two bore options though. 16mm for single disc and 19mm for twin discs.
The ratios are x16, x18 and x20. They affect lever travel and feel. 16 gives the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 13:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,623
Posted By nelly
About £30 I think. Part number 79110411A

About £30 I think. Part number 79110411A
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 13:00
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By nelly
You may find that most of the sockets for the...

You may find that most of the sockets for the rear wheel nuts are 3/4" drive, so you'll need a 1/2" adapter.
I'd never go without securing the clips on the nuts with a tie or lockwire. They do come...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2005, 23:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,623
Posted By nelly
I ran an undertank filter for a couple of years...

I ran an undertank filter for a couple of years on my 748. The main reason being that the stock tank/airbox seal was terrible and the filter guaranteed no dirt down my throttles.
Earlier this year I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2005, 12:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,843
Posted By nelly
Pretty good, especially for the money. You'll...

Pretty good, especially for the money. You'll need a speedo pick up as well though. Really well made and very "presentable". The body is CNC's alloy.
Only thing it doesn't have that a customer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 16:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,631
Posted By nelly
Springs are the same. The bolts are M5 x 20mm so...

Springs are the same.
The bolts are M5 x 20mm so the ones Antonye linked to would do just fine.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 16:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,666
Posted By nelly
Yep. The E uses direct connectors with the...

Yep. The E uses direct connectors with the pipe.
The QR connectors are VERY expensive for what they are though, although I'm sure thy'll bolt on in place of the pipe connector.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 10:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,631
Posted By nelly
Jon's right. The bolts should all be screwed down...

Jon's right. The bolts should all be screwed down tight. Just nip them up though as they can shear. They are only M5.
Don't use a threadlock on them, just a smear of grease as they can corrode in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 00:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By nelly
Seat............to lift the tank. The tank...

Seat............to lift the tank. The tank doesn't need taking off, just lift to each side to pop the airtube clips. Careful you don't let it slip though. If in doubt take it off altogther if you...
Forum: Monsters 02-Nov-2005, 00:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
Posted By nelly
14mm off the top of my head.

14mm off the top of my head.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2005, 10:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By nelly
22mm :)

22mm :)
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Oct-2005, 18:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,432
Posted By nelly
The later spec's superceded the earlier...

The later spec's superceded the earlier measurements and now apply to all 4V motors. ('strettas use different values)
It's better to work closer to the older dimensions though.
888 rockers are much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2005, 23:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,440
Posted By nelly
£135 for the covers and £150 for the...

£135 for the covers and £150 for the plates................ ;)
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 24-Oct-2005, 23:33
Replies: 2
Views: 10,155
Posted By nelly
I have a customers bike in that appears to act...

I have a customers bike in that appears to act the same. It had gone over on one of the indicators. There's some srt of error indication via the LED I think.
It's been tested at a Meta dealer and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 16:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,738
Posted By nelly
The huggers that Sandbar are top quality. Just...

The huggers that Sandbar are top quality. Just fitted one for a customer, that he'd bought, and it went straight on.
There are several "good" ones out there. Look great, are strong and well...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2005, 13:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
Posted By nelly
Two things that are most likely are warped discs...

Two things that are most likely are warped discs or sticking pistons.
Check the first by spinning the wheel with a pencil or such like held against the fork leg and just touching the disc. Spin the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 00:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,884
Posted By nelly
no problems at all. I use 998 trackday fairings...

no problems at all. I use 998 trackday fairings on my 748. must admit, the look is growing on me, especially with the 998R belly pan :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2005, 23:59
Replies: 29
Views: 5,468
Posted By nelly
i'm not a big admirer of the RSV's to be honest,...

i'm not a big admirer of the RSV's to be honest, but if nothing else, that's not much of a deal for you!!
The duke and the RS have got to be worth much more than the RSV.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2005, 23:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,848
Posted By nelly
Sounds like it is the battery that is giving you...

Sounds like it is the battery that is giving you problems.
If the regulator is stuffed, you will usually get weird tacho readings and the temp gauge goes doolally whilst riding.
The MS eproms...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 23:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,848
Posted By nelly
The chip could have come from one of several...

The chip could have come from one of several sources. what are the markings?
It sounds like you could have a charging problem. It's not uncommon for the alternator wires to fry themselves.
Take a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2005, 11:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Posted By nelly
John, i've never heard of a Z spec????? The Z...

John, i've never heard of a Z spec?????
The Z does denote Italian origins and is present in all the frame and engine numbers, regardless of model.............
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