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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 27-Mar-2006, 17:39
Replies: 7
Views: 6,319
Posted By Herb
I do not think anyone offers a discount for...

I do not think anyone offers a discount for bikesafe. It is a one day course and is not tested so there is no qualification to be gained.

Find your local IAM or RoSPA group as they tend to be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Mar-2006, 11:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,724
Posted By Herb
I have found some more on my keyboard Frank. How...

I have found some more on my keyboard Frank. How many do you want?

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I concur with Frank entirely. I love my 750ss but it detracts from the experience when you have to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2006, 23:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,318
Posted By Herb
Just has my 750 ss serviced at Cornerspeed and...

Just has my 750 ss serviced at Cornerspeed and Nelly used shell advance ultra which is fully synthetic and is suitable for motorcycles with wet clutches.

From the shell website (worth a look, quite...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2006, 23:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,668
Posted By Herb
Reason I ask is that I had my IAM pre-test run...

Reason I ask is that I had my IAM pre-test run today and in the debrief it was mentioned that the examiner may take exception to the number boards (and the exhausts too).

Legal or not I will cover...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2006, 22:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,668
Posted By Herb
Number on Number Board

I have a 750 ss with superlight seat. It has a number 1 on the number board on the sides.

Is this road legal? Issue was raised today, just curious.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2006, 12:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By Herb
Find a Hardley Worthitson dealer that does MOT's....

Find a Hardley Worthitson dealer that does MOT's. My mate has never raised an eyebrow with straight through pipes. In the opinion of his dealer they sound just fine.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2006, 10:48
Replies: 25
Views: 5,178
Posted By Herb
This is the only forum I have used where its...

This is the only forum I have used where its members are subject to censorship. I stongly disagree with this. I have no doubt this has been done to death before but surely this is not right.

If a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Mar-2006, 09:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,773
Posted By Herb
Not cheap but check this out....

Not cheap but check this out.

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=seite&seite=1
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2006, 12:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,968
Posted By Herb
Steel contracts as it cools down, hence the...

Steel contracts as it cools down, hence the pinging. I love that sound as well.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 6,124
Posted By Herb
In my previous job where I worked for a company...

In my previous job where I worked for a company that designed automotive belt drives, inc. primary drives, we used to use a clavis gauge so I am very familiar with this device.

Don't forget each...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Mar-2006, 10:39
Replies: 18
Views: 4,666
Posted By Herb
I use a hyper optik which I think is brilliant....

I use a hyper optik which I think is brilliant. Reacts very quickly to sunlight, quite impressive really. No fogging since I fitted it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Mar-2006, 00:10
Replies: 28
Views: 5,369
Posted By Herb
You will have to give them a call to find out...

You will have to give them a call to find out exactly. If I remember correctly you are looking at £350 + finished. Like I said, very expensive, but looks like it might be a nice seat.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Mar-2006, 10:38
Replies: 28
Views: 5,369
Posted By Herb
I have only used Brancato once but got excellent...

I have only used Brancato once but got excellent service. Thought they were pretty helpful.
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 10:19
Replies: 11
Views: 3,787
Posted By Herb
This is called crowning, and although I am not...

This is called crowning, and although I am not particularly familiar with the Ducati belt drive, I can state that crowned pulleys are normal in automotive belt drives. The theory is that the crown...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Mar-2006, 10:05
Replies: 28
Views: 5,369
Posted By Herb
Very expensive, but I do like the look of the...

Very expensive, but I do like the look of the Brancato seat. Can be bought painted with all the necessary fittings.

http://www.brancatoengineering.freeserve.co.uk/900ss12.htm
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2006, 13:45
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Herb
Concur with the khu996 about the ABBA. Very easy...

Concur with the khu996 about the ABBA. Very easy to use on your own and very secure. Worth the money in my opinion.
Someone else on here bought one recently and mentioned the packaging, allow a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 16:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
Posted By Herb
Paolo, Bleed your brakes and clutch and change...

Paolo,

Bleed your brakes and clutch and change the oil and filter. I always do that when I buy a new bike so you know what you are starting with. Easy to do, and not expensive.

New friction...
Forum: Classic 22-Feb-2006, 21:35
Replies: 10
Views: 5,488
Posted By Herb
Its topped 10K. Any old iron!!!

Its topped 10K.

Any old iron!!!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Feb-2006, 10:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,998
Posted By Herb
It does not need to be that cold for carb icing...

It does not need to be that cold for carb icing to occur as air will cool to freezing temperatures as it accelerates through the carb. If there is lots of moisture in the air, that will be enough at...
Forum: Classic 21-Feb-2006, 10:25
Replies: 10
Views: 5,488
Posted By Herb
A couple of years back when I was looking to buy...

A couple of years back when I was looking to buy my z900 I also considered a kettle. Clean restored examples were going for 5k then so I am not surprised to see an unrestored machine going for so...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2006, 12:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By Herb
It can be a bit of a pain on my 750, but will go...

It can be a bit of a pain on my 750, but will go in with care. Normally I pop it into neutral just before I anticipate coming to a complete halt.

Hows the bike running now?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Feb-2006, 12:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,460
Posted By Herb
Told you it would start. I think your plugs are...

Told you it would start. I think your plugs are fouling, causing the starting problems.

Fouling can be caused by a number of things such as mixture, however from your previous posts about the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Feb-2006, 12:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,721
Posted By Herb
Paulo, There is a conical spacer, I think it...

Paulo,

There is a conical spacer, I think it must be part 25 on the pic Derek posted that will cause the wheel to be tight if you have it in the wrong way round.

Very easy to do.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Feb-2006, 17:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,460
Posted By Herb
clean the plugs! Bet you it starts!

clean the plugs! Bet you it starts!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Feb-2006, 23:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,890
Posted By Herb
My 750 is fitted with dyno stage 2, k+N and high...

My 750 is fitted with dyno stage 2, k+N and high level ducati performance cans. It has the same mod as ziggi's picture shows and seems to run just fine. I don't know what it would be like standard as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Feb-2006, 23:25
Replies: 63
Views: 16,618
Posted By Herb
A 72 Kawazaki Z1 would be in my Garage. I had a...

A 72 Kawazaki Z1 would be in my Garage.

I had a 76 z900.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7557/dsc00194medium0ek.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jan-2006, 16:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,142
Posted By Herb
No problem, let me know if you want me to measure...

No problem, let me know if you want me to measure anything.

I would have throught the parts should still be available as it is a common mod. Very easy to fabricate something though.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jan-2006, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,142
Posted By Herb
Chris, I have mailed you a photo of the bracket...

Chris,

I have mailed you a photo of the bracket for the high level cans on my SS. Hope it helps.

The brackets on my bike with the straps for the cans were supplied by Ducati.
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 17-Jan-2006, 12:38
Replies: 10
Views: 14,094
Posted By Herb
I have had some problems with BT internet and...

I have had some problems with BT internet and will be changing my subscriber as soon as my contract with them expires.

The customer service was just appalling when we did have a problem. We were...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 11:13
Replies: 32
Views: 6,413
Posted By Herb
Awful. I for one think the 999 is a great looking...

Awful. I for one think the 999 is a great looking bike and one that I aspire to. That body kit would ruin it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jan-2006, 15:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By Herb
If you look on the right hand side of the bike...

If you look on the right hand side of the bike under the petrol tank you will see the choke mechanism, follow the choke cable.

Rotate the choke lever a couple of times and see if the mechanism is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jan-2006, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By Herb
Make sure the choke plunger is returning when the...

Make sure the choke plunger is returning when the choke lever is put back to the off position.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2006, 12:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Herb
OK, I think I understand. Thanks.

OK, I think I understand. Thanks.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2006, 12:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Herb
Really showing my ignorance now...What does it...

Really showing my ignorance now...What does it do? I have never seen one before.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2006, 10:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,128
Posted By Herb
Scuse my ignorance, what is that strut (anodised...

Scuse my ignorance, what is that strut (anodised purple on this bike) between the swing arm and the subframe?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jan-2006, 21:03
Replies: 23
Views: 3,379
Posted By Herb
Your bike needs a damn good service Paulo. Do...

Your bike needs a damn good service Paulo.

Do what you can yourself, like the clutch, but it sounds to me like it could do with a good going over, carbs balanced etc etc. It will cost but I know...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Jan-2006, 11:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,384
Posted By Herb
Paolo, You would be better off with new parts....

Paolo,

You would be better off with new parts. Friction plates and springs don't cost too much. Easy to fit yourself. Then you can be sure you have solved the problem.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jan-2006, 11:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,379
Posted By Herb
I had to bump start mine a couple of months back...

I had to bump start mine a couple of months back and it nearly killed me. I bought an optimiser after that and have had no problems since.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jan-2006, 11:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,646
Posted By Herb
Paolo, From what I remember you got your SS for...

Paolo,

From what I remember you got your SS for a song, so if you have to do a little work to make the bike 100% then it really is no big deal.

New plates and springs really is no problem and not...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Dec-2005, 18:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,443
Posted By Herb
You will find most of what you need to know here,...

You will find most of what you need to know here, Thats why I joined. Most of what I needed had been discussed before, so the search function is very useful.

Membership is only £20 per year.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Dec-2005, 11:12
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By Herb
I think the old SS is a good looking bike. Not...

I think the old SS is a good looking bike. Not 916 beautiful sure, but mine still gets lots of attention. A good bike for not much money. My non biking friends think I must be loaded. They are...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2005, 19:39
Replies: 27
Views: 3,899
Posted By Herb
Hi Paulogray, I thought I recognised that pic...

Hi Paulogray,

I thought I recognised that pic on ebay.

item number 4597641910

There is something not quite right about that auction. He does not want to give out his own number but is happy for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Dec-2005, 00:48
Replies: 27
Views: 3,899
Posted By Herb
Re-sell the pipes and chip as a set to someone...

Re-sell the pipes and chip as a set to someone with a later injected machine.

Use the proceeds to buy the right pipes for your bike. Lots out there.
Forum: Monsters 15-Dec-2005, 11:45
Replies: 18
Views: 5,216
Posted By Herb
Maybe its one of those things that just can't be...

Maybe its one of those things that just can't be explained but I don't get it.

What is the attraction of a trike? It seems to me to have none of the advantages of a bike with none of the advantages...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 07-Dec-2005, 15:24
Replies: 80
Views: 550,292
Posted By Herb
Just curious, where do you live? Full address and...

Just curious, where do you live? Full address and postcode, give me a shout next time you are on Holiday!;)
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 02-Dec-2005, 10:23
Replies: 27
Views: 8,438
Posted By Herb
I followed ScottyB's advise back when I was a...

I followed ScottyB's advise back when I was a student. I left my bike insured at my parents address and as far as the insurance people were concerned it was also garaged in a rural area.

Kept me in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Nov-2005, 12:19
Replies: 28
Views: 5,625
Posted By Herb
Now contact your local IAM group while things are...

Now contact your local IAM group while things are quiet over the winter months. That way they can assign you an observer while things are quiet.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 17:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,640
Posted By Herb
I have seen both ends of the scale, from 1 guy...

I have seen both ends of the scale, from 1 guy who took a look at the bike from 10 feet away and said 'looks fine, i really can't be arsed today'
to a thorough 30 minute inspection of my z900.

My...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Oct-2005, 18:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,897
Posted By Herb
I waited almost that long for a speedo cable.

I waited almost that long for a speedo cable.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Oct-2005, 19:59
Replies: 28
Views: 5,625
Posted By Herb
I agree with YMFB, for £85 the IAM course is...

I agree with YMFB, for £85 the IAM course is excellent value and you will get as much tuition as you need.

It also gives you a good excuse to get out and get some miles in when other things are...
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