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Forum: 999 / 749 14-Sep-2005, 23:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By nelly
Do you have part numbers? Are they...

Do you have part numbers? Are they "special" bolts or conventional fasteners?
Drop me a mail, I may be able to help out????
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Sep-2005, 00:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By nelly
Renthal/Tsubaki.............. only ones I've...

Renthal/Tsubaki.............. only ones I've used/supplied in over two years now. Faultless.
the SigmaR chain is the buisness, but isn't the easiest to join without special tools. Can be done though...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 14:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By nelly
The chrome plating isn't magnetic, hence it...

The chrome plating isn't magnetic, hence it getting caught in the gauze filter and not on the, already magnetic, sump plug.
The filter will only catch particles that have left their original abode,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 14:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,728
Posted By nelly
you have a U2U.....

you have a U2U.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 14:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By nelly
Only a couple Lee. Haven't had that many in...

Only a couple Lee. Haven't had that many in really.
The later bikes are much better though. That, and because so many owners are aware of the problem now, it's becoming more and more rarer an entry...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 11:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,728
Posted By nelly
To be honest, it's a tough call to say for...

To be honest, it's a tough call to say for definate what will be right. You'll only know when it "feels" right.
The two shim thicknesses look to be a little out. By that I mean they are usually very...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 00:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,403
Posted By nelly
The "warm up" generally applies to a...

The "warm up" generally applies to a cold engine that has been stood for a few hours or more.
10-15 minutes shouldn't make much difference at all. The oil won't be completely evacuated in that time,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 00:04
Replies: 2
Views: 2,114
Posted By nelly
It won't need "mapping" as such, just...

It won't need "mapping" as such, just that the basic settings need checking and the idle CO needs adjusting.
This should be done at every service to keep everything tip top :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 23:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,728
Posted By nelly
Can't remember the formula off the top of my...

Can't remember the formula off the top of my head. I use a spreadsheet to calculate the shims. Nothing fancy, just takes the formula and means I just enter the variables.
I have found though that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 11:35
Replies: 40
Views: 7,610
Posted By nelly
not sure I agree.............. while the bikes...

not sure I agree.............. while the bikes being serviced, it takes next to no time to pull the cams and have a look. 1/2 hour tops and 4 new o-rings.
I check them on every service I do,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2005, 19:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,874
Posted By nelly
None of the downloadable maps, or very few, are...

None of the downloadable maps, or very few, are for eproms other than standard ones.
Put the stock eprom back in and try it.

Ultimately a dyno session is the best course, as JPM says.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2005, 00:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By nelly
Yep. The early ones will fit. up to '98 I think

Yep. The early ones will fit. up to '98 I think
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,293
Posted By nelly
There have been a few(?) occasions of DID chains...

There have been a few(?) occasions of DID chains snapping. I've not used it for over two years now.
I only use Tsubaki now, and not a single problem.

I'll show one when you come over next week...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 23:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,642
Posted By nelly
Get in touch with Tony Perrin. He's got a...

Get in touch with Tony Perrin. He's got a seriously well sorted 996 for sale for VERY good money.

ooops...........you already have;)

[Edited on 30-8-2005 by nelly]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 17:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,448
Posted By nelly
It's a 996R CPU. Not sure if it's a stock one or...

It's a 996R CPU. Not sure if it's a stock one or an open pipe one, but yep. you don't need it ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 13:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
Posted By nelly
It's not conclusive, but you can get a good idea...

It's not conclusive, but you can get a good idea if it's come loose by looking through the timing window at the edge of the flywheel and then thumb the starter. You can sometimes see it wobbling as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 13:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
Posted By nelly
Does sound like the alternator i'm afraid. I'd...

Does sound like the alternator i'm afraid. I'd get it checked out as if it bounces around for long enough, it not only buggas the rotor and windings, it can do the splines on the crank. Not good.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 13:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,681
Posted By nelly
Agree with Rich. The cooling efficiency is...

Agree with Rich. The cooling efficiency is improved by the anti freeze as is the anti corrosion properties.
I only use 50/50 anti feeze/distilled water in the cooling system. Best combination of all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2005, 01:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,807
Posted By nelly
998 part numbers are 46011061B and 46011051B. Ask...

998 part numbers are 46011061B and 46011051B. Ask your dealer for them and they should be able to get them easy enough.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By nelly
Quality is spot on. They are OE manufacturers for...

Quality is spot on. They are OE manufacturers for some of the DP exhausts.
54mm would sound and go pretty well top end, but you'd knock some of the midrange out.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Aug-2005, 23:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,729
Posted By nelly
A slipper shouldn't affect pulling away. Under...

A slipper shouldn't affect pulling away. Under normal circumstances it should behave as a standard clutch. It only works as a slipper when it's supposed to................. preventing the rear wheel...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 21:23
Replies: 22
Views: 5,236
Posted By nelly
There are three types of flywheel on the...

There are three types of flywheel on the 748-9**'s.

The early 350W alternator bikes, which I think Khushys flywheel will suit, have two yellow cables coming from the alternator.
The later 550W units...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Aug-2005, 18:15
Replies: 11
Views: 4,520
Posted By nelly
Sil Motor did play with the idea but it was never...

Sil Motor did play with the idea but it was never produced.
It's easy enough to sort on a race bike but a nightmare for the road. The undertray, rear lights etc. etc. all need relocating and there...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2005, 14:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,499
Posted By nelly
At least it's not just us northerners that get...

At least it's not just us northerners that get all the rain!!

I really enjoyed myself. It had to be done anyhow out of respect, but I found myself really enjoying splashing around in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2005, 14:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,084
Posted By nelly
Just tighten them down until they bottom and then...

Just tighten them down until they bottom and then nip them. It's about 6Nm or so. Next to nothing.
Copa-slip them before replacing them to make removal easier in the future :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2005, 00:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,810
Posted By nelly
Those nuts do up to 72Nm............. I'd use a...

Those nuts do up to 72Nm............. I'd use a peg spanner ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2005, 00:08
Replies: 21
Views: 3,810
Posted By nelly
There's 4 holes in the cam pulleys that the...

There's 4 holes in the cam pulleys that the factory tool locates on. I'd try and use these rather than hold the pulley teeth. If you mark them you'll cut the belts up. You can use a peg spanner.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 23:45
Replies: 21
Views: 3,810
Posted By nelly
The bolts heads on the conrod bolts are simply 12...

The bolts heads on the conrod bolts are simply 12 point sockets. 10mm I think. Use a 10mm 12 point socket and all is well ;)

The pulleys can be undone with a peg spanner and a suitable socket ground...
Forum: Monsters 19-Aug-2005, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,857
Posted By nelly
Which monster is it? Usual culprit is the...

Which monster is it?
Usual culprit is the connector in the back of the solenoid. Small white one. Push it in firmly and try the button.
If it's a later one with the transponder...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Aug-2005, 23:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By nelly
Easy one first. The pipe take off on the...

Easy one first. The pipe take off on the regulator simply vents to atmoshpere, as it is. nothing connects to it.

The plastic washer, from memory, sits betwen the throttle housing and the plastic...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 15:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,194
Posted By nelly
Could be one of the internal relays is...

Could be one of the internal relays is sticking???
Try tapping the control unit, lightly...............with the most technical looking tapping instrument you have to hand :)
Tfuel pump relay could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2005, 12:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,182
Posted By nelly
Sounds like the old bolt has been...

Sounds like the old bolt has been "modified" to stop the original stand flicking up on it's own.
I wouldn't use it again. It can unscrew and let the "forked" part of the stand flex and ultimately...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2005, 11:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,055
Posted By nelly
He's owned the bike for the last 7 years and done...

He's owned the bike for the last 7 years and done all the work on it etc........ but is selling it for a friend?????

That was up for sale months ago. £8500 reserve to :o

Guess it'll be up again in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 00:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By nelly
The lengths are also different. Shorter I think.

The lengths are also different. Shorter I think.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 23:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By nelly
There's a fair bit of info HERE...

There's a fair bit of info HERE (http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/camtime4v.html) ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2005, 22:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,908
Posted By nelly
What oil are you running and how old is it....

What oil are you running and how old is it. 10W/40 tends to result in low pressure under very hot conditions, especially if it's done a few miles.
Renew it if old or run 15W/50.
That's assuming the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Aug-2005, 22:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,481
Posted By nelly
The battery tray has to come off to do the belts....

The battery tray has to come off to do the belts. Depending upon year, there's often an earth strap to the regulator or one of the battery mounts. Check this isn't hanging loose. Check also they've...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2005, 23:09
Replies: 19
Views: 3,291
Posted By nelly
SpeedyMoto now offer their top yokes for the...

SpeedyMoto now offer their top yokes for the 749/999. Upto 20mm lift with upto 15 degree of rake adjustment.
Same result from a different approach, but adjustable to some degree.
SpeedyMoto Top Yoke...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 00:11
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By nelly
the belts on the the E are the ones of the ST's...

the belts on the the E are the ones of the ST's and are longer. The exhaust cam was lowered 20mm, which moved the pulley centres out.
You could use the E pulleys so as to avoid having to use spacers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:50
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By nelly
The 853 should still go on. I've used St4 head...

The 853 should still go on. I've used St4 head gaskets so the coolant and oil galleries must line up OK.
If that's the case then head off the Rs etc. should also be interchangeable. Would need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,058
Posted By nelly
As mentioned above, it's a cheaper but cruder way...

As mentioned above, it's a cheaper but cruder way way of achieving what the single injector FIM eprom does.
It doesn't result in much of a top end hike, just adds to the mid range.
If the base run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 20:10
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By nelly
The OE Ducati fittings are scary...

The OE Ducati fittings are scary money.........£40+ a pair I think. The ones in the above links should work fine. Just try and check they are ok for the pressure that fuel injection uses.

I've not...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2005, 12:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,609
Posted By nelly
Never does any harm. General purpose Loctite from...

Never does any harm. General purpose Loctite from Halfords will do fine.
Torque wise, normal torque figures for bolts are 6mm thread 10Nm, 8mm are 19Nm.
From experience, if you're fitting Gilles, do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2005, 01:14
Replies: 20
Views: 5,018
Posted By nelly
The filters leak if they are put on dry. You need...

The filters leak if they are put on dry. You need to smear the seal with engine oil before fitting it.
Chances are, the seal will stay stuck to the cases when you remove the filter.
They don't need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2005, 01:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,766
Posted By nelly
I think you may have an aftermarket replacement...

I think you may have an aftermarket replacement on there. It should be the same as any other 748 - 998.
Metmachex do a hub on there single sided concersions that uses a dowel through the sprocket...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 01:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By nelly
Depending on the type or manufacturer of the...

Depending on the type or manufacturer of the clutch pack you could have 7, 8 or 9 friction plates.
The more important factor is the pack width. Build the pack up on the bench and then measure it's...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Aug-2005, 00:27
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By nelly
Kev, i've just had this very same error with a...

Kev, i've just had this very same error with a 999R. The ECU turned out be be no good. Replaced it and all was well.
The manual recoding didn't work either.
There is a "button pressing" procedure...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 23:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,452
Posted By nelly
Two things to always bear in mind. the main one...

Two things to always bear in mind. the main one is that whatever eprom you have fitted, if it's setup badly it'll run like a pig.
The stock eprom may be fairly OK, but i'd swap it.
get a JHP one from...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Aug-2005, 23:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By nelly
Had a few Dave. First attempt is with a torx bit....

Had a few Dave. First attempt is with a torx bit. You'll have to play around with a couple of sizes to get on that's snug, and then tap it in place. Then use an impact driver to try and shock it....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Aug-2005, 23:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,378
Posted By nelly
This has been thrashed out before, on this board...

This has been thrashed out before, on this board and others.
Whilst it's possible to get a daylight MOT, in accordance with all the rules the DOT sets out for it's test stations, it doesn't make you...
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