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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2006, 14:56
Replies: 47
Views: 9,609
Posted By Derek
Can you put me down for one as well please?

Can you put me down for one as well please?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Apr-2006, 16:15
Replies: 32
Views: 10,781
Posted By Derek
Scottoiler are currently working on a Ducati...

Scottoiler are currently working on a Ducati specific system for oiling at the front sprocket with a fitting that attaches to the sprocket cover.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 17:31
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
Well you did get it sorted and must have learnt a...

Well you did get it sorted and must have learnt a bit in the process ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 14:29
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
Harv, I've been on holiday for most of the last...

Harv,
I've been on holiday for most of the last week so haven't kept up with what's happening. Good to hear that you got it sorted and that there was nothing seriuos wrong.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Apr-2006, 13:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,331
Posted By Derek
My 4s came with a C-spanner in the tool kit but...

My 4s came with a C-spanner in the tool kit but you don't need it for the rear preload. The adjustment is all done with the hydraulics what's more the lockrings have a pin fitted to lock their...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2006, 15:35
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
Another thought. I almost forgot - check the...

Another thought. I almost forgot - check the earth to the regulator. There should be a short green wire with a solder tag connection to one of the regulator mounting bolts. Make sure it gets a good...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2006, 14:23
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
OK Harv, You've confirmed that alternator is OK...

OK Harv, You've confirmed that alternator is OK and since you are sure of the wires we can be fairly certain that the AC volts are getting to the regulator. So lets start looking at the alternator...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2006, 17:52
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
Harv, With the alternator wires disconnected, set...

Harv,
With the alternator wires disconnected, set your meter to read resistance (ohms) and connect one lead to a good earth point on the frame and the other to each of the yellow alternator leads in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2006, 16:56
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Derek
Firstly check that the 30A fuse between the...

Firstly check that the 30A fuse between the charging system and the battery hasn't blown. If that's OK disconnect the yellow alternator wires and check the ouput.
If you have a 2 wire (single phase)...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Apr-2006, 16:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Derek
You could try these people. ...

You could try these people. http://www.injectioncorrection.co.uk/index.php?id=home
As well as car ECUs they have remanufactured a Marelli 5.9 ECU from an ST4s for someone on this list.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2006, 17:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,040
Posted By Derek
The part no is 540.4.008.1A but you'd be better...

The part no is 540.4.008.1A but you'd be better off with an Electrex one
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 15:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,096
Posted By Derek
Waxoyl is also ok for battery terminals and...

Waxoyl is also ok for battery terminals and connections to the starter and solenoid.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Mar-2006, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,587
Posted By Derek
and they should be around 30 quid the pair.

and they should be around 30 quid the pair.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Mar-2006, 12:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By Derek
Easy. Replace the in-tank filter with a length of...

Easy. Replace the in-tank filter with a length of tube. Cut the fuel pipe from the tank before the Y-piece and fit an in-line filter there. Job done. :)
When I first got my SS it had the filter in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Mar-2006, 16:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By Derek
Yes Please :)

Yes Please :)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2006, 12:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,861
Posted By Derek
I don't think it's as straightforward as it...

I don't think it's as straightforward as it seems. The adjusters, adjuster plates and spindle pinch bolts are all different so make sure you get the complete swingarm with all it's bits. Also, the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Feb-2006, 13:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,459
Posted By Derek
Paul, What plugs are you using? NGK DPR8EA-9 are...

Paul,
What plugs are you using?
NGK DPR8EA-9 are what you want to use. These come pre-gapped at 0.9mm (.035") which is a a lot more than the factory spec gap of .024" (IIRC). The ignition system is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Feb-2006, 11:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,721
Posted By Derek
Paul, You've put something back together wrong....

Paul,

You've put something back together wrong. When you tighten the spindle the load should be taken on the bearing inners and bearing spacers. The bearings themselves shouldn't be loaded no matter...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Feb-2006, 15:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By Derek
I don't know if these fit the 749 but they fit...

I don't know if these fit the 749 but they fit the earlier models.
http://www.speedycom.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=16395&cat=0&page=1

At £15 each delivered they can't be a bad deal.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2006, 11:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,526
Posted By Derek
There are 2 bearings side by side. Even if only...

There are 2 bearings side by side. Even if only one is showing signs of wear you are best to replace both because the other won't be far behind it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Feb-2006, 18:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,526
Posted By Derek
Try spinning the bearing by hand before you put...

Try spinning the bearing by hand before you put it back together. It should spin freely with no roughness and only a slight swishing sound. If you hold the bearing by the inner track you shouldn't be...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2006, 12:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,359
Posted By Derek
Rather annoyingly the H3 dip bulb is not...

Rather annoyingly the H3 dip bulb is not available in the 50% brighter versions, only the +30%.
If I can scrape together the cash I'm going for the HID mod.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 17:08
Replies: 33
Views: 5,224
Posted By Derek
When I got a new frame for my 900ss it came with...

When I got a new frame for my 900ss it came with no frame number whatsever. The Ducati dealer didn't have suitable number stamps so arranged for the local Honda dealer to do it for me. They did a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2006, 17:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
No problem. I'll make something or get something...

No problem. I'll make something or get something made up. I've probably got something lying about in the garage that can be utilised.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2006, 12:50
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
Rushjob, I fitted the Sil exhaust properly this...

Rushjob,

I fitted the Sil exhaust properly this time, when I got them I just checked that they fitted the pipe and that everything lined up. I've found that the brackets are thinner than the OEM...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2006, 17:49
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By Derek
Hi Frank, Yes, Moto Mecca's site is more...

Hi Frank,

Yes, Moto Mecca's site is more exclusively Guzzi orientated these days. At one time they were the official Brembo dealer but it seems that's longer the case. I'll bet if you phoned them...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2006, 13:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By Derek
There is also of course Guzzi specialists Moto...

There is also of course Guzzi specialists Moto Mecca (http://www.motomeccaspares.com/pricelist/pricelists/html_pricelist121205.html#Brake%20system%20/%20Brembo) I'd forgotten about them.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jan-2006, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By Derek
Yoyodyne in the US have all the Brembo parts...

Yoyodyne in the US have all the Brembo parts http://www.yoyodyneti.com/
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jan-2006, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,989
Posted By Derek
As Frank says, your new battery won't last long...

As Frank says, your new battery won't last long if the regulator isn't working correctly.
Set the multimeter to read dc volts on a 0 to 20V range and connect it across the battery terminals. A good...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Jan-2006, 12:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,801
Posted By Derek
I had a similarly cracked on my previous '95...

I had a similarly cracked on my previous '95 900ss. Get on to Ducati UK Customer Services <Info@ducatiuk.com>. They will ask you to take the bike to a Ducati dealer who will then confirm that the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jan-2006, 14:11
Replies: 34
Views: 7,754
Posted By Derek
I'd never though of using a laser. I just bought...

I'd never though of using a laser. I just bought one from Aldi for £8.49. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jan-2006, 14:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Derek
I gave Nelly a ring. He has some resurfaced...

I gave Nelly a ring. He has some resurfaced rockers from Germany in his own bike that he is evaluating but he can't be sure enough of their quality to consider selling them yet. As far as he knows...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jan-2006, 13:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Derek
I'll check him out thanks.

I'll check him out thanks.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jan-2006, 11:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Derek
Flaking Rocker

Over the holiday period I've been carrying out the 6,000 mile service on my ST4s. As well as measuring the valve clearances I decided to take all of the shims out whether they were out of spec or not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jan-2006, 11:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,141
Posted By Derek
I made my own for the ST4s :) Here's a...

I made my own for the ST4s :) Here's a pic

[Edited on 5-1-2006 by Derek]
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Jan-2006, 11:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By Derek
If the disc is so badly warped that you can see...

If the disc is so badly warped that you can see it I'm surprised you haven't felt a vibration through the pedal.
It's no big deal to change it yourself. Once you've got the wheel out it is only held...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Dec-2005, 13:03
Replies: 34
Views: 7,754
Posted By Derek
Mine had similar problems until I loosened the...

Mine had similar problems until I loosened the chain. A buzz at around 30-35mph with vibration through the bars and a howl at around 60-65mph (twice the frequency?). I thought a rear wheel bearing,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Dec-2005, 15:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
The cans arrived to day - surprisingly quick...

The cans arrived to day - surprisingly quick delivery for the time of year. I just checked them and they fit fine:)
The OEM exhausts have a double sleeve on the cans as well as the collector box....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Dec-2005, 11:08
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By Derek
Congratulations Paul. Enjoy :) The choke lever...

Congratulations Paul. Enjoy :)

The choke lever should bring the revs up as well as richening the mixture. There is probably too much slack in the cable. It pulls on a linkage which slides across...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Dec-2005, 22:00
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
Mine has the 5.6 ECU so there is not much I can...

Mine has the 5.6 ECU so there is not much I can do apart from fit a DP ECU (lots of bucks) or fit a PC ( I believe the S4R one works although they're not too cheap either). I have the Technoresearch...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Dec-2005, 12:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
Rushjob, as a matter of interest did you find it...

Rushjob, as a matter of interest did you find it necessary to alter the fueling?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Dec-2005, 10:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
Well that's a relief. :) I was quite happy until...

Well that's a relief. :) I was quite happy until Rockhopper sowed the seeds of doubt.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Dec-2005, 14:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
I see what you mean. Ah well, I'll just have see...

I see what you mean. Ah well, I'll just have see what turns up.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Dec-2005, 11:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
The guy was also selling a pair of panniers which...

The guy was also selling a pair of panniers which he described as from an ST4 so the cans are almost certainly from the same bike. I'm pretty sure that the ST2 cans will fit anyway and if they don't...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Dec-2005, 11:02
Replies: 27
Views: 3,898
Posted By Derek
Service history is always a good thing to...

Service history is always a good thing to have.
Belts only cost around £30 the pair and take about 1/2 an hour to fit. Even a dealer shouldn't charge much for this. Not changing them won't do any...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Dec-2005, 10:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,527
Posted By Derek
Thanks for the tip off m1keyp. I'm now the owner...

Thanks for the tip off m1keyp. I'm now the owner of a nice (I hope) pair of Sil Motor cans. :roll:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Dec-2005, 11:11
Replies: 20
Views: 3,707
Posted By Derek
It is either running very lean (might be a...

It is either running very lean (might be a sticking or partly clogged injector) or the igntion timing is far too retarded. Long term will result in a burnt exhaust valve and/or piston damage.
Forget...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Dec-2005, 15:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,548
Posted By Derek
Lightening the flywheel won't make a blind bit of...

Lightening the flywheel won't make a blind bit of difference to the power output. It just means there is less inertia for the motor to overcome so it will spin up quicker.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Nov-2005, 18:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,413
Posted By Derek
A 14 year old 750 with 40,000 miles, I'd say he'd...

A 14 year old 750 with 40,000 miles, I'd say he'd be lucky to get £1500!

And the carb 750s only had single discs.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Nov-2005, 13:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,738
Posted By Derek
When I had the 900SS the original battery got a...

When I had the 900SS the original battery got a bit tired at 8 years and I replaced it but that was probably a bit exceptional. About 5 years is probably about the average life for a battery.
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