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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 19:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By DEMON
Wink darkening of fluid

The brake fluid can darken for a number of reasons..exposure to UV light, degradation from use, oxidation from heat from your discs, contamination by moisture etc.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 19:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By DEMON
No prob with the hi jack…info is valuable...

No prob with the hi jack…info is valuable to all..

Silicon based brake fluid has a higher boiling point than that of glycol based fluids (dot 3 and dot 4), but not dot 5.1

Dot 2 – not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 14:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By DEMON
Talking Dot 4 is glycol based fluid, absorbs water. dot 5...

Dot 4 is glycol based fluid, absorbs water. dot 5 is silicon based and does not absorb water...so any water / moisture found in the dot 4 system is usually absorbed into the fluid. With dot 5 it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,452
Posted By DEMON
Red face Ian..could be a few things.. 1. Brakes - was the...

Ian..could be a few things..
1. Brakes - was the dot 4 new when you put it in the system ? you could have a leaking seal on master cyl, drawing air in when the lever is operated. You could still have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 20:15
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By DEMON
Talking bosch power relay part no

Can anyone give me the Bosch part no for the power relays under the seat of a 916,996 98 model, and the one next to the battery too ?
Im going to try and source some in the USA.
thanx
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 05:14
Replies: 15
Views: 4,586
Posted By DEMON
Talking If he is a registered trader , he must by law...

If he is a registered trader , he must by law offer a 28 day warranty.

His responses are too blaise for my liking, he just wants your money mate, then hes off to sting the next mug...im sure most...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2006, 17:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,869
Posted By DEMON
I know what you mean I guess the PC is your best...

I know what you mean
I guess the PC is your best option then right now
let us know how you get on
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2006, 14:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,869
Posted By DEMON
So realistically speaking..you've answered your...

So realistically speaking..you've answered your own question then ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2006, 18:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By DEMON
Talking expensive too !!

expensive too !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2006, 14:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,869
Posted By DEMON
Talking with the power commander option, you could start...

with the power commander option, you could start off with a base map, then do your dyno runs, but you dont mention which dyno it is he has ?
If its the 250 model, it will enable you to upload...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2006, 14:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,869
Posted By DEMON
Talking It might be cheaper then to fly Neil spalding...

It might be cheaper then to fly Neil spalding over from Sigma performance UK with his handheld unit for the FIM and adjust it for you !! He can get an easy jet flight for pennies ?
Forum: Monsters 11-Aug-2006, 20:37
Replies: 1
Views: 2,442
Posted By DEMON
Red face Monster

Have you sold it yet ?
where are you based ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2006, 00:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,869
Posted By DEMON
Talking power commanders

I spoke directly with PC in the US today regarding this, as I have an interest in your question, and they gave the following answers :-

The 916 does not have a dedicated power commander model, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2006, 20:19
Replies: 11
Views: 4,461
Posted By DEMON
Go into the back of a recent MCN and look for RS...

Go into the back of a recent MCN and look for RS paints..they'll even make you an aerosol if you wish. If that doesnt work, come back to me and Ill give you another source
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2006, 14:22
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Rob fan cut in temp varies on all bikes, by a few...

Rob
fan cut in temp varies on all bikes, by a few degrees, so dont worry too much about that. If it doesnt cut in at all, then there is a prob somwhere else, does the fan actually work if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2006, 00:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,764
Posted By DEMON
Its running lean on the over run, this could be...

Its running lean on the over run, this could be due to air getting somewhere it shouldnt.
Do you have the sensor plugs in the exhaust which ducati uses for testing? check that they are still in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2006, 23:49
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
in a short answer yes. Have you looked at your...

in a short answer yes.
Have you looked at your official hanbook wiring diagram for the bike, because the one i have here shows a 15A fuse at that location, yet you said you had a 20A one fitted ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2006, 03:58
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Red face any news ? you've gone quiet !

any news ? you've gone quiet !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2006, 20:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By DEMON
seat

If you want one, i can bring it back with me, when I come home around Sept, youll have to have it sent to my hotel in texas..but ive 3 GSXR vented seat cowls to carry too !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2006, 19:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By DEMON
you'll have to contact them yourself, but vat is...

you'll have to contact them yourself, but vat is 17.5% and import duty is generally around 9%
I spoke to them a couple of months ago about it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2006, 19:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By DEMON
spoke to this guy, said he could...

spoke to this guy, said he could supply

http://stores.ebay.com/Street-Bike-Accessory-Warehouse
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 19:11
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
So you could have a faulty fan thermostat. the...

So you could have a faulty fan thermostat.
the split tank is becoming a common problem on this forum, and there is a sensor connected to it too..check it over
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 17:55
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Wink ok, then check the fan thermostat for good...

ok, then check the fan thermostat for good function, you say that the fan does not cut in, so a simple test would be to allow the bike to run whilst on the stand and observe what happens, when it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 04:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Thumbs up We need to know which model bike you have, with...

We need to know which model bike you have, with which ecu..then we can be more specific...however check the following as a matter of course :-

1.All connectors, all earths for loose wires / poor...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 03:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By DEMON
Wink Im in the us with work and have seen a company on...

Im in the us with work and have seen a company on ebay.com selling them a whole lot cheaper, ok you gotta pay $35 postage (£17), but at 130 quid who can complain
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2006, 23:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By DEMON
shame the person with the highest bid on that...

shame the person with the highest bid on that item currently is prepared to pay more than they are available new in the US !! Doh
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2006, 23:40
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Talking looking at the cct daig, this fuse protects the...

looking at the cct daig, this fuse protects the ecu and power relays, could be a faulty relay (one of the two right under your seat)
send me a pm with your contact tel no and ill ring you in the next...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2006, 23:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
elect probs

according to the diagram i have here, the fuse you are talking about is under the rear section, on the cross bar, and should be a 15 A one...am I correct, as you say its 20A
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2006, 23:16
Replies: 23
Views: 4,900
Posted By DEMON
Wink elect probs

Let me know your exact model mate, and ill have a look at the circuit diagram when i get in from work. (im in the us at the mo, so you may get an answer by the time you get up in the morning).
Dc...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2006, 19:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,769
Posted By DEMON
Talking Gasket

There is NO gasket between the two faces, you need the assembly paste which cures to semi hardness upon re- assembly.
The tool is simply a puller which pulls the two parts apart.

You can get the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 04:16
Replies: 23
Views: 5,136
Posted By DEMON
Wink Weeksy..dont take it personally mate, but synth...

Weeksy..dont take it personally mate, but synth oils give uip to 7 times longer between oil changes on average. Do ducati recommend these oils ? check your owners book.

On another note, one which...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2006, 14:36
Replies: 23
Views: 5,136
Posted By DEMON
Talking Sadly for you...I happen to work for exxon mobil...

Sadly for you...I happen to work for exxon mobil in the lubes division !! so i tend to know a lot more than the average joe on the street...ie you !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2006, 00:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,099
Posted By DEMON
Question I remember reading somewhere about differing...

I remember reading somewhere about differing lengths of swing arms on some of the ducatis. Not much in it, only mm, prob enough to make a difference. I also recall that the exhausts were different...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 23:42
Replies: 23
Views: 5,136
Posted By DEMON
Thumbs down The whole reason for synth oils is longer periods...

The whole reason for synth oils is longer periods between changes, and the ability to keep its stability under severe conditions....so why change your oil every 1000 miles...Doh !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 21:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,952
Posted By DEMON
True, but we must make compromises ! What about...

True, but we must make compromises !
What about the increase / decrease in wheelbase when the chain is adjusted ?
261mm is the optimum value for the bikes, and is merely a guide, weight of rider,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 21:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By DEMON
Talking Bradders you have a pm demon

Bradders
you have a pm
demon
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 14:44
Replies: 18
Views: 2,099
Posted By DEMON
you mentioned that it had a swing arm from a...

you mentioned that it had a swing arm from a 748r, what bike have you fitted this to in your original post ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 14:40
Replies: 23
Views: 5,136
Posted By DEMON
Talking Diehard forstly see my question about the 748 you...

Diehard
forstly see my question about the 748 you were offered.
You dont need fully synth in dukes, semi is enough. Check your manual for the correct type, but if you dont have it go here, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 03:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,576
Posted By DEMON
Well...what was the problem...not the tps I guess...

Well...what was the problem...not the tps I guess ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 03:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By DEMON
Talking Bradders, On another note, you really need to...

Bradders,
On another note, you really need to advance the ignition in theory with these plugs too, as the spark occurs a relatively further distance from the combustion area.

You may note that the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 03:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,016
Posted By DEMON
Wink Diehard did this bike have white 3 spoke wheels,...

Diehard
did this bike have white 3 spoke wheels, xerox painted on the side panels, and a set of road legal termi's, along with a damaged right hand side grip ?
If so I have some interesting news for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 00:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,179
Posted By DEMON
Wink fish n chips

Well it all depends on the map installed in the chip you want to try...it maybe be blank, corrupt or one which has been tweeked.
You need to ask the previous owner about it.

If you want to risk...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2006, 22:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By DEMON
Talking spark plugs

Bradders
these plugs appeared in my 916sp some years ago.
They are better than standard plugs, but require a high energy cd type ignition system to run em, and they foul up a lot more than standard...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2006, 08:13
Replies: 20
Views: 5,208
Posted By DEMON
OK then, i'll ask you some more questions to make...

OK then, i'll ask you some more questions to make you think about this one ...

1.pressure ? I think you should think more of compressive stresses in the sprocket material.

2. The sprocket is still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2006, 07:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By DEMON
some excellent answers from you all.. 1. yes,...

some excellent answers from you all..

1. yes, generally dry, but some manufacturers even state values with certain lubricants, like copperslip, which brings the torque value down. But remember that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 04:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By DEMON
Torqueing of bolts....any bolts

I note with interest a lot of posts on both this site and others, where kind people mention torque settings for bolts...but we have to ask outselves a couple of things...

1. Is this value for dry,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 04:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,491
Posted By DEMON
The torque settings you mentioned...are they with...

The torque settings you mentioned...are they with dry bolts, or ones with lubrication on em...it does matter believe me ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 04:43
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By DEMON
DYNOS and Engine fuelling

you'll like this one shazam !

Dynos are very useful tools in the automotive industry..so lets have a little lesson on em eh ?

1. what do dynos do ? i can tell you they dont measure the power of a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 04:26
Replies: 20
Views: 5,208
Posted By DEMON
why will there be more stress on the cog ? let...

why will there be more stress on the cog ?

let me make you think a little... before I answer this one

the diameter of the cog is smaller ?
It is subjected to the same power ?
The chain will...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-May-2006, 03:47
Replies: 18
Views: 7,650
Posted By DEMON
Shazam, good to see someone has excellent...

Shazam,
good to see someone has excellent knowledge about oils... anyway here goes...

Motorcycles are harder on oils for the fact that they rev higher than cars and this means that the effects of...
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