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Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2004, 16:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ray
There are loads of deals to be had out there at...

There are loads of deals to be had out there at the mo' The official dealers are weighing in with 0% finance, loads of goodies chucked in, insurance deals etc.

I would say that sticker price is...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2004, 15:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,360
Posted By Ray
Yep, Was in last weeks comic as well. A triplet...

Yep,

Was in last weeks comic as well. A triplet of 998r also for sale this week for those that prefer, starting at £11, 500. a 996r in race trim for £8,000 a few weeks ago. 999r seem to start at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2004, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,772
Posted By Ray
Just keep up to the normal servicing. Other wear...

Just keep up to the normal servicing. Other wear and tear items such as chains and sprockets, clutches, brake pads, just need a eye keeping on 'em.

Other stuff like wheel bearings, head bearings,...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 06-Aug-2004, 16:13
Replies: 13
Views: 5,321
Posted By Ray
Just got the tickets today along with a warning...

Just got the tickets today along with a warning not to be a naughty boy on North Yorkshires roads, a full breakdown of all the biker fatalities on the roads down here last year.

take it easy,

Ray
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 21-Jul-2004, 16:23
Replies: 13
Views: 5,321
Posted By Ray
Croft BSB

This Friday is the last day for advance tickets, have a look @ www.croftcircuit.co.uk for info.

No point in spending more than you have to!!

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2004, 16:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Ray
DJT, You're already ahead of the game, may all...

DJT,

You're already ahead of the game, may all your extra horses be strong!

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2004, 11:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Ray
Don't know if you have factored this into the...

Don't know if you have factored this into the price but you might get caught for a wallet full of duty when buying stuff from outside the EU

US price plus 10% then plus 17.5% VAT

various ways...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2004, 15:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,768
Posted By Ray
DJT, Just stick BIG sprocket on the back if...

DJT,

Just stick BIG sprocket on the back if third gear wheelies are wot you're after!!

The usual suspects can sell ya some BHP, sigma, JHP, Nelly, AJR, and a host of others.

It looks like only the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jul-2004, 12:52
Replies: 18
Views: 4,579
Posted By Ray
Who said they were on my bike???!! Assume...

Who said they were on my bike???!!

Assume nothing, Question everything!!

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 11:25
Replies: 18
Views: 4,579
Posted By Ray
Me: Have I just wasted my time putting the...

Me: Have I just wasted my time putting the standard can back on this bike?

MOT tester: Yes

Nuff said!

Ray

The same place has also summoned the tea boy to show him what proper frazzled track day...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 18:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ray
Typer77 Mr Everton will be expecting me to say...

Typer77

Mr Everton will be expecting me to say 998FE so I won't disappoint him!!!!!

However the 749r is one trick Ducati and in some respects more trick than a 999r.

It's all about whatever floats...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 13:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ray
Ducati Leeds have got some, along with a yellow...

Ducati Leeds have got some, along with a yellow Fila 999s?

I would have thought Old Yella would have bought the latter by now!!!

Ray
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 11:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ray
Anyone looking for a new 749r?

I have no idea if new 749r are getting hard to find yet but I know where there are some in stock. Just U2U me if you want the dealers contact info.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2004, 22:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ray
Just a thought, are you getting enough to drink...

Just a thought, are you getting enough to drink (water) or maybe something is causing you to get cramp? lack of salt?? leathers too tight??

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2004, 15:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,254
Posted By Ray
The MPH only speedo is just a Ducati quirk, It...

The MPH only speedo is just a Ducati quirk, It "should" have KMH on as well to be homologated for UK use but the powers that be missed it?? Probably too busy admiring the timeless design!!!...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 14:42
Replies: 20
Views: 3,234
Posted By Ray
On a 748/916/99* the speedo is driven by the...

On a 748/916/99* the speedo is driven by the front wheel so gearing changes don't affect the speedo. Most if not all monsters and most other Ducs do as well. Don't know where these new fangles...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 14:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,365
Posted By Ray
B998, The price for the second hand Bostrom is...

B998,

The price for the second hand Bostrom is what you should used to get them up their offer if need be.

Only pay what the salvage is worth to you. Do some realistic costs of what you think it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 11:27
Replies: 19
Views: 2,365
Posted By Ray
one for sale

check out www.autotrader.co.uk

one for sale 1150 miles 52 reg, titanium termis, £11,950

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 10:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,480
Posted By Ray
TP, The 998r are numbered up to 700? on the yoke...

TP,

The 998r are numbered up to 700? on the yoke placque.

I seem to recall that official dealers got 3 each to sell?

A good few more came in as parallels. DUK may be able to tell you a bit about...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 16:01
Replies: 30
Views: 7,488
Posted By Ray
DD, I have seen that info. about a 190/55 being...

DD,

I have seen that info. about a 190/55 being "the" choice but very few manufacturers do a tyre in that size. Maybe only Pirelli/metzeler and then only in a supercorsa??

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 14:59
Replies: 44
Views: 6,781
Posted By Ray
Oh dear the great oil debate again!! What oil...

Oh dear the great oil debate again!!

What oil you got? Everyone has there own favourites. I have even seen weasel Pee recommended on the Ducati index!!

Only use whatever the latest Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 12:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,761
Posted By Ray
It really is a case of yer pays yer money and...

It really is a case of yer pays yer money and makes yer choice.

A 998FE is basically a 998s with Ohlins forks and a slight variation on the paint job, i.e. no number borads on the seat unit. It has...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-May-2004, 12:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,721
Posted By Ray
Robo, Not got a 999r (only got the motor but...

Robo,

Not got a 999r (only got the motor but with the out of date bodywork!) myself but Chillo has, speaking to him a few days ago he was looking for a full 57mm system, maybe because of the same...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-May-2004, 11:52
Replies: 14
Views: 8,176
Posted By Ray
Ant996, The carbon termis on my bike have...

Ant996,

The carbon termis on my bike have nothing stamped on them at all, just the termi stickers.

They come with the bike as new.

I would say that carrying your insurance certificate with you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2004, 12:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,924
Posted By Ray
Before you wade into an engine rebuild get...

Before you wade into an engine rebuild get someone who knows what they are doing to be 100% certain the motor is broken.

It is a long shot but the oil pressure switch could be faulty, they don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 22:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By Ray
Thanks everyone for the help. I will try and...

Thanks everyone for the help. I will try and download Totto's files but I can't do that at home on the slow connection I have.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 15:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By Ray
Manual/torque settings

Anyone know here you can get a proper manual from. One with all the torque settings in for a 998? I thought I saw someone on e-bay flogging what looked like proper CD ROM versions of a sort of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 12:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By Ray
Rtlr, You can go two ways with the DIY job....

Rtlr,

You can go two ways with the DIY job.

One is just removing the switch and putting a loop/jumper between two connections in the bare plug left. This means that you can run the bike with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2004, 10:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By Ray
I wired up one myself, cost only pence but it...

I wired up one myself, cost only pence but it took me a while, If I had charged myself for the time it probably isn't worth it!!!

The proper kit from Nelly looks part of the bike and is easy...
Forum: Tyres 26-Apr-2004, 10:28
Replies: 10
Views: 4,439
Posted By Ray
Looks like I have got my answer, he is trying to...

Looks like I have got my answer, he is trying to Kill me!!

Ray
Forum: Tyres 22-Apr-2004, 12:23
Replies: 10
Views: 4,439
Posted By Ray
I can see why he's been on the floor with...

I can see why he's been on the floor with them now, his tyre warmers are shot and he doesn't use they now.

I might be tempted for road use only. Maybe I need some spare wheels.

Thanks,

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Apr-2004, 10:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,631
Posted By Ray
This is a big problem at this time of year,...

This is a big problem at this time of year, booking ahead is essential to get round the big wait problem. You could try some other dealers or maybe a specialist but it's a dificult call if you...
Forum: Tyres 19-Apr-2004, 13:01
Replies: 10
Views: 4,439
Posted By Ray
Rennsport SC3s

A "mate" has offered to me a part worn pair of SC3s are these harder than Supercorsa road?

He's ended up on his **** at least once using em on an R1. Is he being generous
or trying to kill...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2004, 21:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,117
Posted By Ray
I have just come across another at Ducati Leeds....

I have just come across another at Ducati Leeds.

Take look at their Website

www.ducatileeds.co.uk then click on the special offer button.

Regards,

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2004, 12:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,605
Posted By Ray
L748 No clues at all? Not even any logos stamped...

L748

No clues at all? Not even any logos stamped on them anywhere?

If that is the case then maybe a picture would help the resident can spotters.

If no piccy and they can't be identified...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 13:08
Replies: 9
Views: 3,117
Posted By Ray
Will this do as a theory? The man, or more...

Will this do as a theory?

The man, or more likely woman, at the factory went to the Showa shelf and oh dear no forks. The Ohlins shelf was full so there you go!


The price difference is not massive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 15:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,149
Posted By Ray
Weight of wheels

I was sure that I had seen a post by someone, maybe Chillo? listing the weight of the various wheel options, std 5 spoke marchesinis, versus mag, versus 998r five spokes. Tried searching for it but...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 25-Mar-2004, 13:16
Replies: 7
Views: 5,187
Posted By Ray
KB, For ease of use and the neater key fob...

KB,

For ease of use and the neater key fob option I would go for meta. However datatools are usually more sophisticated and Nelly is an aproved supplier for 'em!

I have used both.

As for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Mar-2004, 12:32
Replies: 26
Views: 7,435
Posted By Ray
Labour makes up the biggest proportion of a...

Labour makes up the biggest proportion of a servicing bill as long as no extra parts are needed.

A Ducati service that includes a belt change accounts for 8-10 hours labour in total if my memory...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 10:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By Ray
You can attach the key to the alarm fob with a...

You can attach the key to the alarm fob with a kit that datatool supply. It doesn't catch any part of the bike when the key is in the ignition. It is not as neat as the meta alarm setup but it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2004, 10:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,906
Posted By Ray
Dibble, You cheapskate, why bother with the...

Dibble,

You cheapskate, why bother with the glue, just use blue tack. If the Patek Philipe falls off then just get another oner out of the motorhomes you have parked at various places on yer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2004, 10:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ray
Why not try it? if you like the effect then thats...

Why not try it? if you like the effect then thats good enough.

I dropped the forks throught the yokes and softened the pre load. It felt better to me, i.e. I felt more confident/comfortable with...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 13-Feb-2004, 10:17
Replies: 0
Views: 3,201
Posted By Ray
Super moto

At Croft this saturday 14th Feb. £5 to get in. Not sure what time the action starts, Practice from 9.30am

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 09:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,909
Posted By Ray
If you get an early 1999 or ealier 996bip you...

If you get an early 1999 or ealier 996bip you get three spoke wheels and no titanium nitride on the forks.

from 2000 onwards they had the grey/silver five spoke wheels, the frame was silver grey to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 10:10
Replies: 16
Views: 3,209
Posted By Ray
I have seen a pattern lever cause a front brake...

I have seen a pattern lever cause a front brake to lock as well, on an R1 though.

Can't really see "wrong" fluid causing a problem severe enough to lock a wheel.

I would say you have done...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jan-2004, 15:24
Replies: 23
Views: 5,473
Posted By Ray
I used to be forever adjusting and lubing chains...

I used to be forever adjusting and lubing chains but since I changed to just the occasional dowsing in wd 40, then wiping off the excess I have to adjust the chain a lot less frequently.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 15:19
Replies: 44
Views: 10,009
Posted By Ray
If a radial conversion is gonna make the brakes...

If a radial conversion is gonna make the brakes any better than the four pad set then its gonna tip you straight over the handlebars as soon as you touch the brakes!!

I must admit that I have lusted...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Dec-2003, 14:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,716
Posted By Ray
Take a trip to yer nearest dealer, you'll...

Take a trip to yer nearest dealer, you'll see a showroom full!!

Squires cafe has one in a glass case!!

I seem to recall 200 999r filas were made offically to celabrate 200 WSB ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2003, 15:24
Replies: 17
Views: 4,589
Posted By Ray
Is there confusion here between the diameter of...

Is there confusion here between the diameter of the can outlet and the diameter of the exhaust pipes in the balance pipes/before they go in to cans??

i.e. 45 mil before the cans or in the balance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2003, 07:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,663
Posted By Ray
Any DSC member want Ventura fitting

Instructions.

I have the original fitting instructions for the ventura luggage brackets for a Ducati 996 biposta.

If anyone want the instrcutions just send me an SAE.

Ray
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