Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748  01-Aug-2003, 23:39 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,042 |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2003, 19:51 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,467 screen fastners
Most people who have problems with their nuts:sing:usually end up replacing them with small allen key jobbies. I've also got one missing after the head became chewed...so I'm in the same... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 22:29 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 4,180 funny...
I've had a similar problem with mine since I bought it second hand. The problem only ever happens when on a neutral trottle at low revs (i.e. through traffic, built up areas etc.) Similar to the... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2003, 11:40 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 3,222 Yeah...maybe
I think it was a combination of both...as my new unmodified chain meant that the hub was at the 8 oclock position (from the wheel side)....which...I think...compared to 4 oclock (the new position)... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2003, 10:49 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 3,222 Chains
Fitted a new Tsubaki HD Gold X ring chain to my 748bip, with standard gearing. Cost approx £65 from DSC member Mike Davies who runs Robsom Racing. Highly recommended...looks great and not to pricey.... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 20:27 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 5,153 Fitting exhausts
Ditto Desmoboy.
Just remove the two most rearward bolts of the subframe, and loosen the other two, allowing the subframe to pivot up by an inch or two.
I had EXACTLY the same thing when fitting... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 23:02 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,299 Alloy clutch plates
Ditto
I changed mine over to ally plates (approx £100 from JHP) just to try and quieten the thing down. Its probably reduced the clutch rattle by 60-70%. Worth the money for me...you may think... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2003, 12:35 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,013 A picture tells a thousand words!
Great diagram Shazzam.
Hopefully Matt you can now see how by rotating the hub (as you do when adjusting the chain) the position of the spindle actually changes (moves around the clock face). Not... |
| Forum: Tyres 09-Jun-2003, 17:00 |
| Replies: 32 Views: 12,717 |
| Forum: Tyres 09-Jun-2003, 16:52 |
| Replies: 32 Views: 12,717 I\'ve been told...
that the 208 is a replacement for the 207 basically. The 207 will phase out at some point. They will (have?) introduce a 208rr the same as the 207rr.
So the 208 as Stew says is the new 207...but you... |
| Forum: Tyres 04-Jun-2003, 16:53 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,613 |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2003, 22:48 |
| Replies: 17 Views: 5,951 hugger
thats a good point...what make is the hugger? Do you really need to remove the wheel. I know when I first got my BIP, I swore blind I would have to remove the wheel to get the old hugger off...but... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 12:12 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 7,546 Exhaust pipework
I have a P reg 748 Bip and, as you say, it appears different to yours. My heat shield attaches to the mixer pipe only, as in the bottom photo you posted off the web, via two bolts.
I don't know... |
| Forum: Tyres 12-May-2003, 16:26 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 7,201 Your right on both counts...207 rr's seem to...
Your right on both counts...207 rr's seem to go down well with most people and changing the 190 for a 180 will promote quicker turn in etc.
I can't comment first hand (as a 748 owner which... |
