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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 16:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Harv748
As the man says...I had to grind the dowels away...

As the man says...I had to grind the dowels away on mine (with the bars off the bike!)...and repositioned them so that the levers just clear the indicators.

It amazes me how few people have actually...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 11:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,590
Posted By Harv748
Is that a good idea..changing to a 520 on a...

Is that a good idea..changing to a 520 on a 916...I know racers do it...but on a road bike...i think this has been discussed a few times, may be worth doing a search if you havn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 13:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,305
Posted By Harv748
Pads

I'll be in need of some new pads for my P4 calipers soonish...anyone know of any good deals around (websites/mailorder)as I understand they can be a little pricey?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2004, 00:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,890
Posted By Harv748
uhm...I'm not really a techinical bod...but...

uhm...I'm not really a techinical bod...but what you may be describing is noise from the forks (valves etc)

I think the best way to test the steering head bearings is to support the front of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2004, 20:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By Harv748
If your bike is a bip, then you could do the same...

If your bike is a bip, then you could do the same as my track seat unit. My seat has two lugs located on either side of the moulding, so it actually bolts to the same point as where the pillion...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2004, 16:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By Harv748
Stickers for single seat unit

I'm about to get a s/s unit reprayed, and wanted to include the 'ducati-campione del mondo superbike (plus small italian flag)' that is seen on some seat units along the side...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2004, 08:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,942
Posted By Harv748
try this...

try this link

http://www.gastric.com/toys/ducatibip2mono.htm#1
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 13:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,934
Posted By Harv748
thanks for the repies...but not quite what...

thanks for the repies...but not quite what I'm after.

The link shows a Bip being converted to a mono...which is what I have actually done to my current bike. However...I want to know If I can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 12:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,934
Posted By Harv748
9** subframe interchangability!

I'm been thinking about changing my 748 Bip for something else, such as a 996sps etc..but I do need to be able to carry a pillion now and again.

With, for example, a 996sps (or any of the 9**...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 21:22
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
OK...the score is that Diasec WILL NOT do any...

OK...the score is that Diasec WILL NOT do any form of club/group discount. Please don't phone them and ask them again...I think they may well be getting the message now...but they won't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 09:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,850
Posted By Harv748
mmmmhh....I've got a DR350...and in talking...

mmmmhh....I've got a DR350...and in talking to others, hot starting can be a problem with the big single!

As for a starting technique, it is just that. This topic has been discussed many times...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2004, 18:10
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
well...the general outcome is that very few...

well...the general outcome is that very few companies this side of the pond are prepared to do a deal on any kind of bulk order. Those that are, are for silly money (ie £250-300+) and would not be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 15:55
Replies: 19
Views: 3,054
Posted By Harv748
Just shows how its horses for courses... My bike...

Just shows how its horses for courses...

My bike came with a hugger...but it was instantly removed and replaced with a Shock guard. I think it depends on the type of conditions you ride it in...all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 13:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,857
Posted By Harv748
...I see he's beat me too it!!!

...I see he's beat me too it!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 13:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,857
Posted By Harv748
Send a U2U to Dibble. He's got a seat cowl...

Send a U2U to Dibble.

He's got a seat cowl fitted that has then been paited as one unit with the rest of the seat with number boards...look v.good indeed, as an alternative to the usual mono...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 10:29
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
You've got u2u Dickie...we are currently in...

You've got u2u Dickie...we are currently in 'negotiation'...be patient guys...findings will be posted asap.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 18:38
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
I've come to the same conclusion myself...

I've come to the same conclusion myself (after some advice from a few others).

It looks like the UK option is the way forward. Not only will they be around the same price, but if anything goes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 17:38
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
Thats the crunch question really Jools. The deal...

Thats the crunch question really Jools. The deal on offer from Tyr Sox sounds great...but I get the feeling they have to declare how much the package is worth when its sentand some form of Tax is due...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 16:11
Replies: 16
Views: 3,287
Posted By Harv748
Name the dealer...its probably not the first time!

Name the dealer...its probably not the first time!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 11:42
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
you've got u2u...would appreciate the...

you've got u2u...would appreciate the quote.

I just remember people saying about buying stuff from ebay-US...and having to pay extra when its delivered because it didn't include this and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 11:20
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
Nice one, are you going to get stung with any...

Nice one, are you going to get stung with any kind of taxes etc when they are delivered?.

guess its time to make a few phone-calls...thanks for the help guys:D

I will post here the news...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 21:10
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
I'm sure your right Kev...when the...

I'm sure your right Kev...when the instructor got back to the pits I'm sure they did nothing but rip the pis$ out of him for the rest of the day...you can hear them now...cold tyres my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 19:49
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
Your right Kev...it would be worrying if it...

Your right Kev...it would be worrying if it happened on the road under normal riding conditions...but it didn't. It was on a track...lap 2...picking up the pace...with cold tyres...nothing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 16:18
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
Your spot on Kev/Desmondo...about 75% of it is in...

Your spot on Kev/Desmondo...about 75% of it is in the head...thats the point!

If someone said to you you could knock a heap off your lap times (or in my case add to my enjoyment of a trackday) for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 13:24
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
OK thats 6...if we get up around 10 I'll...

OK thats 6...if we get up around 10 I'll start making some calls...having said that...I'll still ask anyhow!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 12:42
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
not sure about power...but I think they run of...

not sure about power...but I think they run of 240V...so either pit garage or generator. I'm sure some of the race guys here will be able to confirm this.

The diasec ones are the ones used by...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 10:59
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
funny you say that dickie...thats now three...

funny you say that dickie...thats now three people I know off who are interested (if your serious?) in some for this coming year. If anyone else is interested...it could be worth contacting some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 10:35
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
mmmh... I think the general concensus is yes....

mmmh... I think the general concensus is yes.

For me its all about confindence. Think about the last TD you did, and how you gained confidence (better lines/corner speed etc) during the course of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 09:40
Replies: 53
Views: 11,240
Posted By Harv748
Tyre Warmers

Any of you guys have any recommendations of makes/types to look at? I've seen a couple (Diamond(Diasec.co.uk)) advertised in MCN and some Motrax ones for about the same price of £130.

I dont...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 21:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,149
Posted By Harv748
mmmh...well mine wasn't, so I'm not...

mmmh...well mine wasn't, so I'm not much help!

Loads of peeps on here have 'em though, so I'm sure someone will be along any mo to explain.

I do know that some people have had...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 20:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,149
Posted By Harv748
Shouldn't have to mess around with the rear...

Shouldn't have to mess around with the rear brake mate.

From memory (as I use a shock guard instead) a hugger should just slot in and around the rear wheel/shock area. I remember it being a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 16:31
Replies: 44
Views: 10,209
Posted By Harv748
Forget the OZs

...tell me about the DR supermoto wheels!

Have you been out on it yet? on/off road?:roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 11:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,678
Posted By Harv748
41mm I think...can be a sod to move though...may...

41mm I think...can be a sod to move though...may need some serious leverage/torque wrench!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2004, 19:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By Harv748
mmmh..I wouldn't worry too much mate. I...

mmmh..I wouldn't worry too much mate. I replaced my Dp chip for a JHP one today, and had to remove the do not remove sticker yet again, after it was replaced after my last service. I guess your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2004, 19:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,111
Posted By Harv748
if you don't mind me asking Mark...where...

if you don't mind me asking Mark...where abouts are you getting it sprayed and how much is it going to cost. I've recently got a seat unit off a fellow DSC member that could do with a fresh...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 09:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,869
Posted By Harv748
I hear what your saying Shazzam. I've had...

I hear what your saying Shazzam.

I've had ally plates in my 748 for about 18 months now. I changed for the very same reason...to reduce the rattle, which I know some poeple love...but it got...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2003, 22:49
Replies: 19
Views: 6,114
Posted By Harv748
I'm no authority on this...but I managed to...

I'm no authority on this...but I managed to change both the chain/sprockets and the shock without any sort of excessive lifting.

To be honest it was a while ago I did the c&S so I can't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 23:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By Harv748
The make of cans you decide on are down to you...

The make of cans you decide on are down to you and your tastes/cash flow!

Many Duke owners would not think of putting anything other than termi's on the pride and joy. There does seem however...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2003, 19:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By Harv748
Don't know about the alarm...but I think all...

Don't know about the alarm...but I think all 7**/9** seats can be lifted without a key so I wouldn't bother about getting the lock sorted out, its nonsense anyway!

I never use the key for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2003, 12:07
Replies: 4
Views: 2,591
Posted By Harv748
Mine also leaks...and I've seen loads of...

Mine also leaks...and I've seen loads of others also...I don't worry about it as it seems to be a miniscule amount that actually comes out.

As for the fancy ones, try techmoto or Casoli...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2003, 13:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By Harv748
Cheers Felix You have a U2U

Cheers Felix

You have a U2U
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2003, 11:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By Harv748
Have done Murray...see my original post. The...

Have done Murray...see my original post. The problem is that the only person that I know of who has one is Paul James...and I can't get hold of him via U2U.

Hence the reason why I'm hoping...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2003, 11:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By Harv748
Cheers ...but been there with the...

Cheers ...but been there with the screwdriver...tried that and still wouldn't budge before messing up the casing! All I'm actually left with now is the base plate, as I've removed all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2003, 11:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By Harv748
Filter removal (base plate)

mmmmmh...simple job turned into a bit of a nightmare!

Tried to remove the oil filter a couple of days ago, and despite using a 'variety' of tools (including a filter wrench that actually...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2003, 22:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,498
Posted By Harv748
21mm i think

21mm i think
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Sep-2003, 10:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By Harv748
I'm with PaulK on this...a hugger ruins the...

I'm with PaulK on this...a hugger ruins the lines of the rear end...which is the best part in my view.

Go for a shock guard and seperate chain guard. Will cost about the same (maybe a little...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Sep-2003, 09:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By Harv748
How much Kev...could you let me know asap (U2U me...

How much Kev...could you let me know asap (U2U me if you want)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Sep-2003, 09:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By Harv748
Spring rating

Anybody know what a standard Bip rear spring is rated at (P reg '97 if that makes a difference)?

8.5?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2003, 12:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By Harv748
Well being an E model will mean that its rear...

Well being an E model will mean that its rear spring will be stiffer than the mono models. Being only 10 stone, you will certainly need to make some alterations to the set-up in order for it to be a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2003, 09:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By Harv748
Suspension

Have a go with the search facilty (top left) ...as there has been loads written about this. Also worth trying on the old board. You need to make sure that you are comparing like for like (ie. Ohlins...
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