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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,902
Posted By rockhopper
Does it invlove the use of a hydraulic jack and a...

Does it invlove the use of a hydraulic jack and a big hammer Nelly?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Feb-2005, 18:30
Replies: 5
Views: 3,225
Posted By rockhopper
If its not totally disengaging then the first...

If its not totally disengaging then the first thing to do would be to bleed it through.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2005, 09:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,176
Posted By rockhopper
I try and be thre for about ten or eleven ish and...

I try and be thre for about ten or eleven ish and you might well bump into Kwikbitch, Rushjob, Yeti, BDG, Lynn, Dukerob and Sal and quite a few others. Its kind of become an uofficial DSC saturday...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2005, 23:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,176
Posted By rockhopper
If your near Chesterfield then you need to head...

If your near Chesterfield then you need to head to Cornerspeed (click on the link in my sig). Get there on saturday morning and meet loads of fellow Notts and Derby DSC'ers.

Neil is an absolute...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2005, 20:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By rockhopper
Good advice there Mav.

Good advice there Mav.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Feb-2005, 14:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,659
Posted By rockhopper
The owners manuals are on www.ducati.com - not...

The owners manuals are on www.ducati.com - not sure if the electrical bits are included there but the full parts list also which would have it.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2005, 09:29
Replies: 23
Views: 7,274
Posted By rockhopper
Poor second hand demand doesnt help the used...

Poor second hand demand doesnt help the used price either. The new price is quite competetive but with only 80 sold customers are hardly falling over themsleves to buy them hence the trade in price...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 23:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By rockhopper
Didnt get the book Ruth, found it on MSN!!

Didnt get the book Ruth, found it on MSN!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 22:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By rockhopper
48cc four stroke single, 1946, called a...

48cc four stroke single, 1946, called a Cucciola

Next...

[Edited on 31-1-2005 by rockhopper]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jan-2005, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,458
Posted By rockhopper
Look for witness marks on the plastic cover to...

Look for witness marks on the plastic cover to see if the sprocket retaining plate has failed allowing the sprocket to move along the shaft and rub on the guard. There was a recall about this but i...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Jan-2005, 11:18
Replies: 23
Views: 7,274
Posted By rockhopper
ST's have such poor residual values compared with...

ST's have such poor residual values compared with the rest of the Ducati range its worth waiting a while and picking up a used bargain. My bike lost nearly five grand in three years making it a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Jan-2005, 10:08
Replies: 23
Views: 7,274
Posted By rockhopper
Apparently there have only been 80 ST3's sold in...

Apparently there have only been 80 ST3's sold in the UK so far.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Jan-2005, 18:15
Replies: 1
Views: 2,317
Posted By rockhopper
When its running.

When its running.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-Jan-2005, 14:17
Replies: 19
Views: 6,778
Posted By rockhopper
Does it need to be taxed and MOT'd before you can...

Does it need to be taxed and MOT'd before you can insure it? You cant tax it without insuracne so you must be able to get insurance without tax. If it gets nicked what has the MOT got to do with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2005, 17:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,456
Posted By rockhopper
Nope, it was deffo Duke and Dynojet related! ...

Nope, it was deffo Duke and Dynojet related! Nelly, help me out mate!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 14:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,456
Posted By rockhopper
There is an issue with certain types of dyno. ...

There is an issue with certain types of dyno. When the operator shuts the throttle its possible to damage something in the engine. Cant remember what it damages or which type of dyno does it but a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jan-2005, 14:03
Replies: 2
Views: 2,567
Posted By rockhopper
Metallic Black / 291.500 PPG / Ducati Red /...

Metallic Black / 291.500 PPG /
Ducati Red / 473.101 PPG /
Ducati Yellow / 473.201 PPG /
Metallic Grey / 291.601 PPG /
Ducati Metallic Blue / 291.800 PPG
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 12:39
Replies: 33
Views: 4,463
Posted By rockhopper
If it was an actual crack then you would expect...

If it was an actual crack then you would expect oil to be coming out i would have thought. Maybe someone has used a screw driver to get the oil seal out at some time and its cracked the anodising...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 22:31
Replies: 19
Views: 2,477
Posted By rockhopper
Scottoiller.:cool:

Scottoiller.:cool:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By rockhopper
Personally i have never used anything on the...

Personally i have never used anything on the pistons, just a bit of coppaslip on the back of the pads. If the rubber seals are working then yes, the pistons should be dry. I should add that i dont...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 17:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By rockhopper
http://www.babcox.com/editorial/bf/bf100182.htm

http://www.babcox.com/editorial/bf/bf100182.htm
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 17:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By rockhopper
Hope you didnt use the graphite grease on the...

Hope you didnt use the graphite grease on the pistons..
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2005, 13:00
Replies: 6
Views: 3,095
Posted By rockhopper
Okay, join the RAF then i think you could do it...

Okay, join the RAF then i think you could do it in about an hour!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2005, 09:55
Replies: 6
Views: 3,095
Posted By rockhopper
Join the Army and get a free set!

Join the Army and get a free set!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2005, 21:32
Replies: 25
Views: 7,970
Posted By rockhopper
Read Jools thread about car testing at Millbrook...

Read Jools thread about car testing at Millbrook or come and sit in my garden on any sunny sunday and you will find out how annoying motorbike noise can be especially when you have to shout to talk...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2005, 21:02
Replies: 25
Views: 7,970
Posted By rockhopper
Maybe it was your snoring that did it? I meant...

Maybe it was your snoring that did it?

I meant it was the noise of people partying into the night especially during the week. I can imagine that would get a bit irritating after a while.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2005, 21:00
Replies: 3
Views: 4,117
Posted By rockhopper
Tempting. Pity its such a long way from here. ...

Tempting. Pity its such a long way from here. It was also blooming freezing in November so i cant imagine what it will be like in February!!

Never been with Hottrax, what are they like?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2005, 20:58
Replies: 25
Views: 7,970
Posted By rockhopper
The tale i heard about camping at Cadwell was...

The tale i heard about camping at Cadwell was that some of the locals had complained about the noise!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 21:54
Replies: 48
Views: 10,000
Posted By rockhopper
Blimey, i change the oil in the car roughly every...

Blimey, i change the oil in the car roughly every 15,000 miles and its cleanish when it comes out. Should i be changing it more often then? The car has done 65,000 miles. Oh and its also a double...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 17:43
Replies: 48
Views: 10,000
Posted By rockhopper
I understand the theory behind motorcycle engines...

I understand the theory behind motorcycle engines being harder on oil that cars becasue of the gear box but what about the BL A series engine as used in the Mini which has the gearbox under the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 09:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,264
Posted By rockhopper
Might also be chain lube....

Might also be chain lube....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 09:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By rockhopper
Whats the worst thats going to happen if the plug...

Whats the worst thats going to happen if the plug comes out? The tyre will deflate, probably slight quicker than the original punture because the enlarged the hole to put the bung in. It certainly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jan-2005, 09:45
Replies: 42
Views: 12,293
Posted By rockhopper
If this is going to carry on it would be a good...

If this is going to carry on it would be a good idea to copy and paste the exisiting list into each reply then add your own info to it then the posting at the bottom of the thread will have a...
Forum: Tyres 16-Jan-2005, 22:28
Replies: 9
Views: 3,815
Posted By rockhopper
Someone told me that if you run lower pressures...

Someone told me that if you run lower pressures in winter then the grooves in the tyre close up and if its wet the tyre cant displace water properly.
Forum: Monsters 16-Jan-2005, 22:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,613
Posted By rockhopper
Well she kind of fancies a 620i just because fuel...

Well she kind of fancies a 620i just because fuel injection is a bit more novice friendly than carbs. I think though that we'll see this summer through with the 600 then she might be better off with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jan-2005, 22:17
Replies: 42
Views: 12,293
Posted By rockhopper
DSC --- ebay S.P --- sjp800 Rockhopper ---...

DSC --- ebay

S.P --- sjp800
Rockhopper --- Paul.rockhopper
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2005, 17:02
Replies: 24
Views: 2,635
Posted By rockhopper
Possibly Glyn, looking at the tangs on the...

Possibly Glyn, looking at the tangs on the friction plates they are blue. Must have been some serious heat in there to do that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2005, 11:02
Replies: 24
Views: 2,635
Posted By rockhopper
I would say that its been run with an open clutch...

I would say that its been run with an open clutch cover and some sand or such like has got in there. I've never seen a clutch worn out like that one is!! You can tell its not done many miles by the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2005, 22:08
Replies: 24
Views: 2,635
Posted By rockhopper
Its not stock 916 then.

Its not stock 916 then.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2005, 18:17
Replies: 24
Views: 2,635
Posted By rockhopper
Are you sure that the plates which are down to...

Are you sure that the plates which are down to the metal are not supposed to be plain in the first place? The pack should be alternate plain and friction plates. Its not unusual to see blue marks...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2005, 09:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,772
Posted By rockhopper
Shall we collect a big bag of them and take them...

Shall we collect a big bag of them and take them back to the factory with us next week?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 21:54
Replies: 20
Views: 3,772
Posted By rockhopper
£80 + for openers which are the ones that go. ...

£80 + for openers which are the ones that go. Closers hardly ever go unless the opener danages the cam so badly that it takes out the closer as well.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jan-2005, 21:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,141
Posted By rockhopper
Air leak, almost certainly.

Air leak, almost certainly.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 21:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By rockhopper
I see! But while its all in bits its gotta be...

I see! But while its all in bits its gotta be worth it! Sent Monty a U2u. I think he had dyno runs as well.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jan-2005, 21:30
Replies: 12
Views: 3,931
Posted By rockhopper
I was just going to post that i thought they had...

I was just going to post that i thought they had a wet clutch!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 21:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By rockhopper
Ask Monty, he had his done on the ST4S last year....

Ask Monty, he had his done on the ST4S last year. Big improvement on standard, especially in smoothness. To be honest if i had £1000 to spend on tuning i'd spend it on a full blue print rather than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 19:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,772
Posted By rockhopper
I dont believe its any of those things that cause...

I dont believe its any of those things that cause the problem. Its a simple design fault with unsutable materials and insuficient lubrication. My ST4 needed 3 rockers at 18,000 miles.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2005, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By rockhopper
Get the cams dialed in while your at it.

Get the cams dialed in while your at it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 20:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,888
Posted By rockhopper
We already have a dealer feedback area dont we?

We already have a dealer feedback area dont we?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2005, 09:38
Replies: 1
Views: 2,723
Posted By rockhopper
I'd also be interested in any spares such as a...

I'd also be interested in any spares such as a pair of decent tyres (doesn't matter what make), front brake lever and standard cans (all for a 1997 M600)
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