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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:50
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By raykay748R
Ah sorry sport I thought you meant the pushrod...

Ah sorry sport I thought you meant the pushrod isn't budging. Different saga!!
Right, be careful of spillage here. If you back bleed the cylinder(push the internal piston within the clutch slave)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:43
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By raykay748R
Strip down clutch on other side, easy peasy,...

Strip down clutch on other side, easy peasy, cover off, spring bolts undo, remove pressure plate, pushrod now accessable.
If you have to take clutch pack out (you shouldn't but who knows) make sure...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By raykay748R
Pushrod to suit it is then. Give the usual...

Pushrod to suit it is then. Give the usual suspects a call they'll get one in or send one to you. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By raykay748R
Ditto, or thin gauge welding rod, anything...

Ditto, or thin gauge welding rod, anything that'll create a strong pair of hooks. Good luck :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,261
Posted By raykay748R
Never heard of re - shimming clutch packs, unless...

Never heard of re - shimming clutch packs, unless they are trying to make up the amount of wear in the friction plates by artificially inducing excess clamping pressure. Who did this work??
A set of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:21
Replies: 21
Views: 2,892
Posted By raykay748R
As far as I know (which isn't much ;) ) the...

As far as I know (which isn't much ;) ) the pushrod diameter changed when the clutch slave changed.
If you look at the external face of the slave cylinder, if it's the new type instead of a flat...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2006, 10:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,480
Posted By raykay748R
To be honest, especially with old bikes, any kind...

To be honest, especially with old bikes, any kind of armchair diagnosis is going to be difficult. It sounds like he's already covered the usual suspects, cdi, crap in carbs, old plugs etc.
It might...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 22:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By raykay748R
Where abouts in the country are you mate? You...

Where abouts in the country are you mate? You never know, some kind soul may come round and lend an expert hand if you're in their area, all for the price of a cuppa or two. Me in wilts/hants border....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Apr-2006, 20:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,661
Posted By raykay748R
Think the yellow ones are more expensive (of...

Think the yellow ones are more expensive (of course), the red ones just look soooo cheap and common!!!!!! :bouncy:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Apr-2006, 18:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,661
Posted By raykay748R
Not sure if they do them in yellow do they??...

Not sure if they do them in yellow do they??
I've got a yellow bike and they gave me a red cover for it, asked the dealer why no yellow cover and he went blank followed by lots of bollox.
Mind you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 18:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,763
Posted By raykay748R
Don't forget the crucial first ride after an...

Don't forget the crucial first ride after an extensive time away from riding needs to be at your pace , preferably unhurried! Save the Capirossi impressions for later in the season once you've got...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 18:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,690
Posted By raykay748R
PB Important - it also asks that if the bike...

PB
Important - it also asks that if the bike produced more than 100ch (bhp) in normal trim, that work be carried out to restrict it to 100 bhp, which is the French norme, and that proof be supplied...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2006, 12:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Posted By raykay748R
Don't forget a wiggle side to side to push piston...

Don't forget a wiggle side to side to push piston back a little in order to pull out the pad, by that I mean the pad wiggles, not you!!!!! :sing:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Apr-2006, 11:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
Posted By raykay748R
Never seen the akropovic on a bike, prefer the...

Never seen the akropovic on a bike, prefer the twin outlet look myself. But then again the 49/99 series are ugly anyway. :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2006, 11:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,520
Posted By raykay748R
Let's hope not, but the evidence of that would be...

Let's hope not, but the evidence of that would be obvious from the front. I would guess that it just needs some gentle persuasion and a liberal dose of penetrating fluid. Good luck
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 16:32
Replies: 21
Views: 4,008
Posted By raykay748R
Mazola should do it, at the end of the season...

Mazola should do it, at the end of the season into the deep fat fryer and bobs your uncle. :frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 16:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By raykay748R
Well remembered Ricky

Well remembered Ricky
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 00:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,756
Posted By raykay748R
No he said it was in red!! :P

No he said it was in red!! :P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 00:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By raykay748R
Don't forget to also fit the bypass valve, it's...

Don't forget to also fit the bypass valve, it's the little curved blade under the oil filter adapter within the oil filter housing. These are not fitted to BPs and are forgotten as part of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 18:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By raykay748R
Alzheimers getting to me!!!!!!

Alzheimers getting to me!!!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 18:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By raykay748R
He means better shaped bikes!!

He means better shaped bikes!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 18:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By raykay748R
He means better shaped bikes!!

He means better shaped bikes!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 23:10
Replies: 20
Views: 4,350
Posted By raykay748R
Just a guess, but probably in his lunch times...

Just a guess, but probably in his lunch times at................................... ?Check the site on his thread!!! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 23:04
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By raykay748R
Get your mechanic a manual to read before he...

Get your mechanic a manual to read before he touches your pride and joy again! God knows what he'll come up with next;
Clutch noisy, Stand keeps springing up etc ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 22:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,350
Posted By raykay748R
More like something to save up for. Yum, Yum!!! :o

More like something to save up for. Yum, Yum!!! :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 22:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,609
Posted By raykay748R
Noise is inversely proportional to size of pipes...

Noise is inversely proportional to size of pipes fitted and amount of throttle used!! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 02:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By raykay748R
Obviously an open cover is going to allow the...

Obviously an open cover is going to allow the clutch to cool better and vent the waste product (dust) to atmosphere. Noisy though they are, unless you religiously clean out the cover, then sooner or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2006, 16:37
Replies: 27
Views: 4,748
Posted By raykay748R
Ooops! Twitchy fingers. :D

Ooops! Twitchy fingers. :D
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 23-Mar-2006, 16:37
Replies: 27
Views: 13,495
Posted By raykay748R
Ooops! Twitchy fingers. :D

Ooops! Twitchy fingers. :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2006, 16:36
Replies: 27
Views: 4,748
Posted By raykay748R
Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys...

Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys been cold starting it then? Never mind, not a choke but a device that holds open the throttle slightly via a wedge within the throttle mech to save...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 23-Mar-2006, 16:36
Replies: 27
Views: 13,495
Posted By raykay748R
Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys...

Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys been cold starting it then? Never mind, not a choke but a device that holds open the throttle slightly via a wedge within the throttle mech to save...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 23-Mar-2006, 16:36
Replies: 27
Views: 13,495
Posted By raykay748R
Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys...

Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys been cold starting it then? Never mind, not a choke but a device that holds open the throttle slightly via a wedge within the throttle mech to save...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2006, 16:36
Replies: 27
Views: 4,748
Posted By raykay748R
Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys...

Whaaattt!!!! Only just noticed, how have you guys been cold starting it then? Never mind, not a choke but a device that holds open the throttle slightly via a wedge within the throttle mech to save...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2006, 22:52
Replies: 17
Views: 4,065
Posted By raykay748R
Never mind the kits, save yourself a heap of cash...

Never mind the kits, save yourself a heap of cash and short the wires together from the stand switch. Then junk the stand switch altogether. What a crap idea!!!!! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2006, 22:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,135
Posted By raykay748R
As you said it's from MCN, motorcycling...

As you said it's from MCN, motorcycling equivalent of the News of the World. Let's see it in the flesh, after all, how long have they dangled the V4 in front of us so far.
It's almost as bad as the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2006, 23:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,455
Posted By raykay748R
Nah, get the FIM chip instead!!

Nah, get the FIM chip instead!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Mar-2006, 21:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,597
Posted By raykay748R
Apart from just bling, which they obviously are,...

Apart from just bling, which they obviously are, stainless springs will also resist corrosion more than normal untreated spring steel springs under an open clutch cover. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 01:01
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By raykay748R
Thought the 16mm bore cylinders were for single...

Thought the 16mm bore cylinders were for single caliper set ups and 19mm for twin. i may possibly be wrong.
The only thing that i really noticed on changing over to radials was the fantastic feel...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:44
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By raykay748R
Oh yeah, one last point. The stock brembo M/Cyl...

Oh yeah, one last point. The stock brembo M/Cyl and lever ratio is, unless I'm mistaken, also 19 mm with a ratio of 16mm although it is not radial but linear. So the quantity of fluid displaced will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By raykay748R
Force on pads is actually dependant on hydraulic...

Force on pads is actually dependant on hydraulic pressure caused by lever acting around a fulcrum. Actual fluid movement is minimal, it is a medium to transfer energy that's all.

I'll get me coat!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,756
Posted By raykay748R
Plenty of good looking 748s on the market at the...

Plenty of good looking 748s on the market at the moment, also a 748R non Ohlins red bull rep on the MCN site going cheap. As previously said buyers market, don't accept bull&$*t from dealers, they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,530
Posted By raykay748R
5 spokes, Showa all round, adjustable head angle,...

5 spokes, Showa all round, adjustable head angle, Nitrided forks, the S is the better bike and it feels and looks like it.
Go on listen to your heart, it's what this is all about:D :D :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 00:07
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By raykay748R
Hoses; got 'HEL' on mine, fantastic finish, banjo...

Hoses; got 'HEL' on mine, fantastic finish, banjo bolts and copper washers are all supplied. fitted well and look great. check out their site heaps to choose from and all at a competitive price...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2006, 22:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,229
Posted By raykay748R
No and No. :puzzled: Was it actually coming from...

No and No. :puzzled:

Was it actually coming from the internals of the QR couplings or was it just around them?
Possibly some kind of lubricant/sealant for the couplings, similar to the grease around...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2006, 13:08
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By raykay748R
First and foremost, if you've got no confidence...

First and foremost, if you've got no confidence in your original set-up then either there's a problem with your braking system or you're Noriyuka Haga in disguise.
All braking systems can of course...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 19:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,663
Posted By raykay748R
Basically the pressure plate is connected to...

Basically the pressure plate is connected to clutch centre hub ( wheel driven side). The engine is connected to the clutch drum (engine driving side). The only thing that connects the two are the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 19:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,911
Posted By raykay748R
Or Mag gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bouncy:

Or Mag gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 19:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By raykay748R
What year is the bike, which calipers does it...

What year is the bike, which calipers does it have fitted?
Recently fitted both clutch and brake to mine, not a straightforward replacement but they do fit without too much aggro or big buck...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,404
Posted By raykay748R
Quick tip if I may - although I own a late R,...

Quick tip if I may - although I own a late R, unless you're a hoon go for a late 748S, beautiful looking, well endowed (:o) and very rider friendly. But that's just my view, others may contest.
JUST...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,038
Posted By raykay748R
Bostrum - any day of the week and twice on...

Bostrum - any day of the week and twice on sunday!!

Got that quote from somefilm, can't remember which though or who. Any ideas??

:puzzled:
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