Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748  14-Sep-2006, 15:35 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 4,121  40000 miles . . .
On my old (bought new in 2000) 748/853 SPS - then the big end bearing gave way in April 2005!
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 09:25 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 5,933 settings . . .
my settings are fine - thank you very much - just thought it might help everyone else.
2005 999s actually! |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Sep-2006, 20:49 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 5,933 so what ARE your settings . ....
so what ARE your settings . . .
Front
compression (clicks out from fully in)
rebound (clicks out from fully in)
preload (turns from fully anit-clockwise)
and the same from the rear |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Sep-2006, 14:59 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,255  I think . . .
you need a special tool to take em out AND another to put em back in again - should really try and avoid the srewdriver - as that bit of the fork tube sits on the seal - I also think that the seal... |
| Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Sep-2006, 15:45 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 7,059  mb . . .
not being funny - but in between getting the bike and it blowing up - did you bin it? (or was it binned before you got it?)
I have heard that if the bike has been binned - it wont be long for this... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2006, 15:41 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,539 once renewed, greased &
seated properly - as soon as you "prime" the system (when you turn the key and hear the wirring noise) if its going to leak anymore - it will leak then as the system builds pressure in the fuel... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 09:24 |
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| Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Sep-2006, 15:33 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 7,059  btw . . .
a 748 with a big bore conversion is COMPELETLY different to a standard 916/996 in terms of character - and thats what its all about at the end of the day.
The revvy nature of the 853 is what did it... |
| Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Sep-2006, 15:29 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 7,059  I had a 748 SPS . . .
with an 853cc engine - what a tool!!!
The bike was fantastic and pulled like a train from just under 3000rpm right up to the red line - WELL WORTH THE MONEY in my opinion.
Mine had a 50mm Ti system... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2006, 17:55 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 3,045 maybe . . .
Jools - he just doesnt like YOU!
Or would that be a first???
Khushy |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2006, 17:19 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 3,045 Flitwick Motorcycles . . .
Is a good rec - their main guy (Charles) if he is still there, is a Ducati Whizz!
5 mins from J12 of the M1
01525 712197
Khushy |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 12:26 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,354 thats a bit of an Ironic title . . .
"Dom's quick Snett report... "
Sounds as if you were too quick to be believeable for some of the old farts there on the MT!
WELL DONE!!!
Khushy |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 12:24 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Sep-2006, 09:10 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,374 I remember . . .
trying to get mine out in 2002 - it took ages and a massive hammer - in the end I had to cut the bloody thing between the frame and the back of the engine with a hacksaw - then I could knock it out... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2006, 11:19 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,111 ebay . . .
I got mine from Germany - good price as well - works a treat!
Khushy |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2006, 18:26 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,227 |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Aug-2006, 21:18 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 27-Aug-2006, 10:11 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Aug-2006, 15:57 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,822 I think you will find . . .
they are both Carbon - just different types of plate!
sintered plates have a golden colouring to them and are usually on steel.
Khushy |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 20:04 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 2,847 LOL - you cheeky barsteward!!!
June 30th 2003 - lowsided @ Rockingham
July 1st 2003 - bike kindly shipped to Riverside
July 3rd 2003 - me kindly shipped to hospital with detached collarbone
July 31st 2003 - bike rebuilt
July (cant... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 17:52 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 2,847 andyb
Thats why (drilling top yoke + reservoir angle) on my 999s I went the FULLY ADJUSTABLE route!!!
Everyone who has seen them say that they look very trick and "are they oem" etc etc
In any case -... |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Aug-2006, 16:35 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 3,784 what about these . . .
I think these wheels, which were on my old 853, were the sexiest I have seen on a Ducati!
Oz Racing - who dont make motorcycle wheels now.
www.khushy.com/wheel.jpg
Khushy |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 16:28 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 2,847 here is an idead . . .
basically - on my 748/853 - I drilled two holes and fabrictaed an aluminium post to hold the reservoirs on the Top Yoke.
www.khushy.com/748.jpg
On my 999s I have gone a slightly different (tidier &... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Aug-2006, 16:07 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,207 dunno mate . . .
but if you scan the manual into your PC and then put a picture of it up here - we will have a go at recommending someone for you!
khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 08:37 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Aug-2006, 10:23 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,115 cool . . .
looks like a load of fun . . .
nicely edited - some moving pictures (video) might go down well next time!
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 17:12 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 What have I claimed . . .
you need to get your facts straight!!!
All I said and still say is that £830 for a service is taking the p*ss + stealers are f*cking useless (in general terms) . . .
I am not out to PROOVE... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 17:08 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 Dibble . . .
why do you feel that you should be answering for Daz/Nelly???
I dont get it - are you on commission - maybe you are Daz - maybe you are infact Nelly - who knows?
8-)
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 17:05 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 To Dibble . . .
If you think that the comments made on this thread about service, prices, poor old Nelly etc are uncalled for - why dont you use your talents and influence with the webteam and get this thread... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 17:00 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 To Daz . . .
If you think that the comments made about the £830 service and subsequent comments about service etc - are harsh/uncalled for - why dont you nip things in the bud and delete this thread - I am sure... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 16:57 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727  Doogalman . . .
I agree - would love to have the ability to do that job myself.
With the right tools it cant be that hard.
I bet someone somewhere would teach us - then we could all chip in for a box of Shims and... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 16:53 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 Dibble . . .
you need to remove your head from Nelly's arse and think about the bigger picture. Nelly this - Nelly that - are you on commission?
If Daz was as happy as you seem to be with Nelly - he would not... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 16:35 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 Doogalman . . .
If I knew how to do that job - I would be delighted to help out.
Should you successfully find someone to show you what to do - can I come along - would love to learn!
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 16:31 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 I have no gripes . . .
£830 for a service is taking the p*ss - no question.
Maybe its time to shake things up and start working together as members of this forum/club to help eachother save some money and gain some useful... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 00:55 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 |
| Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 00:28 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 I like the bit about . . .
"get Khushy to do it" - LOL!!!!
But in REAL terms - I'd like to see another "customer" maintained bike as good and as well prepared as mine - its actually not that difficult or expensive to look... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 18:08 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 dont tell me to . . .
f*cking chill out - p8ss off you bar-steward - I am f8cking chilled!!!!
LOL!!!
What you do seems sensible and like you I do most of the work on my bike myself - the only bit I wont touch are the... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 17:58 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 "each to their own" . . .
EXACTLY
But like I said there is too much hero worship going on here - if you have money to burn - follow the other lemmings to the usual suspects - they will be delighted to rip you... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 17:38 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 actually . . .
It doesnt p*ss me off (I think its f*cking hilarious) I choose NOT to spend my money with those companies - maybe thats the solution then see who stays in business and for how long!!!!
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 17:35 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 17:09 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 There is nothing to resolve . . .
There is nothing to resolve - its good to know what the "going rate" (LOL!!!) is and remember this is a public forum - if you dont want honest comments - dont post - f*ck off somewhere else!!!!
If... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 16:42 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 Like I said . . .
That price just takes the bloody pi*s - BIG TIME!!!
You can get a f*cking 911 major service done for less - including the bl*ody parts + f*cking VAT!!
Come one people - get real - its only a... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 13:09 |
| Replies: 113 Views: 30,727 £830 . . .
is he taking the pi@s!!
I hope its a typo???
Khushy |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2006, 16:34 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,157 |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Aug-2006, 09:20 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,983 |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Aug-2006, 18:30 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,483 remember . . .
Its a negotiation - not a fight - if you are not happy - make a case - be cool - but keep pushing - if you are going to be happy with another £400 - it shouldnt be that difficult.
State, send, copy... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2006, 20:10 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2006, 19:51 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 3,746 coils?
maybe you should also search for coil probs here?
Khushy |
| Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2006, 18:59 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,710 |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2006, 11:14 |
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