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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 11:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
The £78 did include p&p...

The £78 did include p&p...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 11:42
Replies: 43
Views: 6,112
Posted By L3OONY
Are Power Commanders really that good? My bike...

Are Power Commanders really that good?

My bike has Termi's and the chip but still likes to cut out when stopping. Been told that that's how they are...

.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 20:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
I know! Oh well, "a fool and his...

I know!

Oh well, "a fool and his money..." (as my mother likes to keep pointing out!)

Guess thats inflation for you - wish my wages increased as quickly!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 18:50
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
...and would have smelled a lot better as it...

...and would have smelled a lot better as it started to overheat

;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 18:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
..and now a further £78 for the rear disc... Am...

..and now a further £78 for the rear disc...

Am haemorrhaging money

:barfy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 18:19
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
:lol::lol::lol: .

:lol::lol::lol:

.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 17:56
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
Just ordered a caliper from Harris Performance...

Just ordered a caliper from Harris Performance for £44.01 + vat and will be here tomorrow.

It was £75 + vat from a Ducati dealer and was going to take 7-10 days

"Cost of franchise" makes a massive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 14:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By L3OONY
So finger tight isn't enough then?

So finger tight isn't enough then?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 12:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By L3OONY
The Ducati workshop manual I've got states:...

The Ducati workshop manual I've got states: -

Rear Wheel LH nut 137 Nm
Rear Wheel RH nut 157 Nm

Thats quite a difference.

Are all 748's the same or do different models/wheels have different...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2005, 20:37
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By L3OONY
Where to get a service...?

It is fast approachig that time of year (June) when I need my next service.

I bought the bike in June last year from Ducati Leeds and they told me that the R model needs the belts changing annually...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2005, 18:48
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
Thanks Guido. As the new caliper comes loaded...

Thanks Guido.

As the new caliper comes loaded with what I assume will be Brembo pads, are there any anticipated problems with these pads or do I need to change them for something...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 21:20
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
Harris Performance will sell the exact same unit...

Harris Performance will sell the exact same unit for £44.01 + vat including brake pads - sounds like a bargain to me!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 20:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
Guido, Cheers for the info. Where would I find...

Guido,

Cheers for the info.

Where would I find one of these, and as Moto748 mentioned, are you using standard caliper and pads?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 19:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
Found one on Ebay for £45 which I thought was a...

Found one on Ebay for £45 which I thought was a bargain. Had images of a £300+ bill!!!

Any thoughts on wavy rear discs?

Fashion or useful (considering that Duke rear brakes appear to be pants...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 19:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,310
Posted By L3OONY
748R Rear brake? Not any longer...

Went out today to blow the cobwebs off and when I stopped I noticed brake fluid dripping from the rear caliper :barfy:

It would appear that the rear caliper piston seal on one side had burst and not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 19:20
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
Brilliant, thanks JPM. :D :D :D

Brilliant, thanks JPM.

:D :D :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 18:28
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
Hmmm.... Have got one of those Ducati workshop...

Hmmm....

Have got one of those Ducati workshop manuals (off of eBay) which will hopefully help.

What can I expect to see if its shot, other than knackered plates and lots of dust?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 18:08
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
The bike has done 4,800 and I got it at...

The bike has done 4,800 and I got it at 3,300.

If the original tyres were anything to go by (very square) then the bike hasn't had a particularly hard life so far.

If I were to have a tinker with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 17:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
No problem: - As I remember it, when I was...

No problem: -

As I remember it, when I was changing down a gear (not particularly high revs) the clutch lever appeared to almost release in stages.

It was this that lead me to wonder whether it was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 17:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
Really? Well I never :puzzled: So is this...

Really?

Well I never :puzzled:

So is this rather lumpy clutch action normal?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 16:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
No, the clutch. Didn't make it very clear on...

No, the clutch.

Didn't make it very clear on re-reading.

It get a strange, lumpy feeling when pulling the clutch lever in and wondered whether it was sticking?

Cool avatar by the way...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 16:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,022
Posted By L3OONY
Anyone tried the end can inserts that have been...

Anyone tried the end can inserts that have been discussed on another thread?

Might be the answer if they get the Db down enough to get past the sphincter police?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 12:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By L3OONY
Was just about to post a question asking the same...

Was just about to post a question asking the same thing!

Rode yesterday for the first time since November and get a really unpleasant feeling when changing gear, almost like the clutch plates are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 12:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,022
Posted By L3OONY
So Frankie boy, finally fitted your new Termi's...

So Frankie boy, finally fitted your new Termi's and the advice is to go on standard cans...

There really is no justice :lol:

Anyone know how serious they are at the Ring about noise?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2005, 20:23
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By L3OONY
OK, advice heeded! [Edited on 11-1-2005 by...

OK, advice heeded!

[Edited on 11-1-2005 by L3OONY]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2005, 22:49
Replies: 23
Views: 2,432
Posted By L3OONY
Is it necessary to tap the hole, or would a...

Is it necessary to tap the hole, or would a self-taping screw cut its own thread?

(Just a thought as I've a flappy hugger and no tap...)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 14:43
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By L3OONY
Without wanting to sound dumb, what is the...

Without wanting to sound dumb, what is the difference? :puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 17:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By L3OONY
Thanks Lizzie, thanks M1KEYP. Looks like a bit...

Thanks Lizzie, thanks M1KEYP.

Looks like a bit of a compromise is in order!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 15:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By L3OONY
There's no real answer to that...:P (Sorry, the...

There's no real answer to that...:P

(Sorry, the thread has moved on a bit, this was aimed at Desmo!)

[Edited on 16-12-2004 by L3OONY]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 15:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By L3OONY
Cheers Dave, grateful for the info Have a Good...

Cheers Dave, grateful for the info

Have a Good Christmas
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 14:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By L3OONY
Ducati Experience... Where has it gone?

There used to be a Ducati Experience (or something like it) that gave you the opportunity to ride a 748 and I seem to remember it being at Silverstone or Brands...?

I am trying to track this down as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 22:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By L3OONY
ta

ta
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 22:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By L3OONY
Cheers, Was beginning to think I'd got moody...

Cheers,

Was beginning to think I'd got moody wheels!

:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 22:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By L3OONY
Marchesini wheels or not?

Had my wheels out to get new tyres and noticed that the front one is cast with BREMBO in it.

Thought that 748R's (2002) were meant to have Marchesini wheels?

They are the five spokes and everything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2004, 20:47
Replies: 34
Views: 3,645
Posted By L3OONY
What are cornerspeed nuts then? ...

What are cornerspeed nuts then? :puzzled:

[Edited on 20-9-2004 by L3OONY]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2004, 17:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By L3OONY
Have just invested in a set of shiny titanium...

Have just invested in a set of shiny titanium ones from Casoli, and need some new tyres, so double the reason to get the bolts off!

Currently got some of the lads turning the workshop and Bodyshop...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2004, 17:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By L3OONY
Cheers guys, am now off to find the necessary...

Cheers guys, am now off to find the necessary sockets...

One set of skinned knuckles coming up

;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2004, 15:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By L3OONY
Getting the wheels out... what do I need?

Need to get the front & rear wheel out to change the tyre.

Have I got a socket big enough? Have I bu88ery!

Can someone tell me what size(s) I need to be able to get the wheel out and also the...
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 17:52
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Ta :D

Ta

:D
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 17:39
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Cheers Dickie, sorry to labour the point,...

Cheers Dickie, sorry to labour the point, but...

Assuming that the profile affects the cross sectional (is that a real word?) appearance, does a higher profile make the tyre more pointed then?

Have...
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 17:32
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
So, what difference does it make by changing the...

So, what difference does it make by changing the front profile from 60 to either 65 or 70?

:puzzled:
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 16:09
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
A big apology to Tyreman as I didn't make it...

A big apology to Tyreman as I didn't make it clear that he only offered this as an option as the Corsa isn't available in a 60 profile.

;)
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 12:39
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Tyreman has suggested changing the front profile...

Tyreman has suggested changing the front profile to a 70 from a 65.

What impact does this have (bearing in mind I only ride on the road) and is it worth doing?

:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 12:30
Replies: 48
Views: 8,426
Posted By L3OONY
That'd do it then :P The bike looks superb in...

That'd do it then :P

The bike looks superb in black by the way!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 12:10
Replies: 48
Views: 8,426
Posted By L3OONY
Rattler, What are those tyres? Forgive my...

Rattler,

What are those tyres?

Forgive my ignorance but don't they look a little "agricultural"?
Forum: Tyres 19-Aug-2004, 11:52
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Just got a quote from Tyreman of £164.50 + £10...

Just got a quote from Tyreman of £164.50 + £10 delivery which seems pretty keen.

Who are BFM?
Forum: Tyres 18-Aug-2004, 20:28
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Ta :roll:

Ta

:roll:
Forum: Tyres 18-Aug-2004, 19:20
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
Cheers for ther info, am surfing the .net as we...

Cheers for ther info, am surfing the .net as we speak to see who's pencil is the sharpest!

Any recommendations?
Forum: Tyres 18-Aug-2004, 18:41
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
In the face of such overwhelming support for the...

In the face of such overwhelming support for the Diablo, it looks like that's the way to go...

Next question is which one: - The Diablo or the Corsa?

Have even been on www.pirellidiablo.com and am...
Forum: Tyres 17-Aug-2004, 17:57
Replies: 32
Views: 12,013
Posted By L3OONY
748R Tyres

Need some help please...

Have had my 748R for about 6 weeks and the rear tyre is knackered (down the middle - edges are like new!)

I am running on Dragon Evo's F&R but wonder whether there is...
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