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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2004, 18:23
Replies: 13
Views: 2,353
Posted By bostrom998
Might as well step on a piece of wood for all the...

Might as well step on a piece of wood for all the good the rear brake does!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2004, 01:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,776
Posted By bostrom998
I had the experience of swapping my 998s for a...

I had the experience of swapping my 998s for a 999s for a lap of the 'Ring recently and can vouch for the "won't read higher than 174" bo**ocks........was flat on the tank all the way from last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2004, 20:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
They've just said they're going to repair it,...

They've just said they're going to repair it, which is probably good news. Frame fine and scuffed bits can be kept for track days. Good result I hope!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 11:31
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Thanks Ray, that is sort what I thought I should...

Thanks Ray, that is sort what I thought I should do and I suspect the hassle of trying to sell a bike after such surgery is a pain. But I do love the bike and will just have to find another I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 22:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Thanks for that. What I'm not sure about is how...

Thanks for that. What I'm not sure about is how much to offer the insurance co if they decide to write off, which they will I'm sure. Let's assume they offer (for the sake of argument) £10k, how much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 00:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Thanks Tim, knew you wouldn't be able to resist...

Thanks Tim, knew you wouldn't be able to resist that....!

How much might I be able to buy her back for?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 21:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,682
Posted By bostrom998
Threaten them with a bit of press coverage, both...

Threaten them with a bit of press coverage, both letters to MCN and Bike and to Pronto, write a letter on normal paper rather than email..........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 20:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Had stopped for a fag and an admiration of view...

Had stopped for a fag and an admiration of view and reckon it was a schoolboy cold tyre effort, but didn't go back and check so could have been oil/diesel.......not that it really matters....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 19:10
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Might have to look up "Phil", but for...

Might have to look up "Phil", but for the moment I'm still waiting. Just spoken to carole nash who tell me they'll allow up to 70% of value before they write off, and your comments about a special...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 18:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Yeah, thanks for asking...! Good slide but...

Yeah, thanks for asking...!

Good slide but luckily nothing coming the other way, and given that leathers had just been "cleaned up after recent sliding fun" they now have yet another badge of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 18:10
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By bostrom998
Possible write off on Bostrom Rep...what to do?

What a pain......60 odd mph get off on the 339 leads to bike tree interface more or less head on. Fork tubes bent (Ohlins too), radiator, new discs, quite a bit of plastic plus plus means that total...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2004, 23:12
Replies: 28
Views: 4,682
Posted By bostrom998
Main bearings went, no reason as far as I can...

Main bearings went, no reason as far as I can see, I ride my bikes hard and the Senna had done 6 multi lap w/e's at Nurburgring and c. 20 track days and about 9000 overall before probs...so nothing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2004, 20:55
Replies: 24
Views: 3,843
Posted By bostrom998
Easy isn't it......!!! Whatever you do make sure...

Easy isn't it......!!!
Whatever you do make sure it's a 180/55 on the rear though.......none of this 190/50 bo**ocks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2004, 13:59
Replies: 28
Views: 4,682
Posted By bostrom998
Good luck mate......hope it's not the main...

Good luck mate......hope it's not the main bearings. Had them go on my Senna two years ago, same sketch, on Indy circuit at Brands dicing with Martin Child and giving a good account of meself, oil...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 08-May-2004, 00:21
Replies: 3
Views: 4,328
Posted By bostrom998
I'vbe found the data 3 to be very good. Two...

I'vbe found the data 3 to be very good. Two years and no problems at all. Good movement disabling which is vital and a trick alarm remote which you should get attached to the key itself. I think...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 00:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,718
Posted By bostrom998
For the record, Dean at Bridge in Andover is a...

For the record, Dean at Bridge in Andover is a top man as the guy above has said.........deals with my Bos Rep and Senna very well, knows what he's talking about and is reasonably priced...main...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 00:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By bostrom998
Yep.had that on my Senna, but easy to...

Yep.had that on my Senna, but easy to sort.......doesn't seem to happen with 998's.........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2004, 19:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By bostrom998
Best I've ever come across are Baines racing...

Best I've ever come across are Baines racing at Silverstone, Call John or Geoff on 01327 850916, they'll sort it for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2004, 19:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By bostrom998
Lovely Jubbly........word of warning for any...

Lovely Jubbly........word of warning for any ignoramuses like me doing the job, be careful to sheath the wiring from the starter button whilst you hacksaw, one slip nearly cost me a very annoying...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 00:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By bostrom998
Hack at the pins I mean as well as a blast on the...

Hack at the pins I mean as well as a blast on the bike!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 00:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By bostrom998
I'll have a hack this weekend ready to feel...

I'll have a hack this weekend ready to feel comfortable zapping round at Cadwell
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2004, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By bostrom998
Right side clip on assembly

I got the clutch side twisted for comfort at first service but have always forgotten about the brake side. Looks simple enough, i.e. loosen two allen keys and twist slightly until I get desired line...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 23:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By bostrom998
You shouldn't be able to push the tire in at...

You shouldn't be able to push the tire in at 30 psi....did you use garage air gauge? Always worth carrying your own as garage ones are crap. My first blast yesterday I knew it was low and it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,682
Posted By bostrom998
Baines Racing at Silverstone used to do a service...

Baines Racing at Silverstone used to do a service where they'd take all the innards out of the standard cans and do all necessary to make sure they fueled right. Everything looked bog standard...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 23:45
Replies: 31
Views: 5,165
Posted By bostrom998
My SEnna used to do that, including a very...

My SEnna used to do that, including a very embarrassing lap at the Nurburgring riders club where we were all meant to keepo lights on when at front or rear and the instructors used to go psycho if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2004, 14:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,756
Posted By bostrom998
11.5k must be some sort of record....... A 998...

11.5k must be some sort of record.......

A 998 Bip has the four pad braking set up same as my S (I think), which I reckon works great as OE kit.

You should try changing for OE kit first, but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2004, 13:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Posted By bostrom998
Need a good paint job done......

Can anyone recommend a good company/individual in/around London who can do a good stem/stern paint job I'm considering?

Would be much appreciated.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 20-Jan-2004, 14:38
Replies: 64
Views: 27,513
Posted By bostrom998
Thanks from me too.......saved a lot of hassle...

Thanks from me too.......saved a lot of hassle and got Bos Rep 998s and Senna916 Insurance down from £562 to £399, with the same people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 22:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,695
Posted By bostrom998
classic...........something still magical about...

classic...........something still magical about original decals.............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 22:10
Replies: 36
Views: 4,619
Posted By bostrom998
Might as well step on a piece of wood

Might as well step on a piece of wood
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 20:23
Replies: 13
Views: 3,210
Posted By bostrom998
Gotta say I agree. Given how few 998's you...

Gotta say I agree. Given how few 998's you see up for grabs though I wouldn't be surprised to see them sell out quite quickly..............they make so much more sense than a 999!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2003, 18:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,247
Posted By bostrom998
I'm assuming that if you do remove the vents...

I'm assuming that if you do remove the vents you must have some kind of uprated filter downstream somewhere?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 14:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By bostrom998
Thanks guys.....

Thanks guys.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 13:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By bostrom998
I've had fairing and cockpit off, but I have...

I've had fairing and cockpit off, but I have never removed the headlights before....is it easy and a quick guide on how to do so would be good......?

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By bostrom998
Ha Ha Tim......must get a trailer and some wets...

Ha Ha Tim......must get a trailer and some wets before I try that again!!!!!

Bin all over the place, the 'Ring, France, you name it.....off to the Pyrenees at the end of next week!!

Seriously...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2003, 19:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,320
Posted By bostrom998
Dipped beam......

Seem to have a dipped beam that works only when it wants to.....2002 998S Bos Rep.....Fuse OK, bulb OK........doesn't seem to make any sense, just arrived back from a blast and it was working...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2003, 16:48
Replies: 18
Views: 6,276
Posted By bostrom998
Indicators......

Whilst moving my bike around I occasionally clip an inicator and bend it, this is bl**dy annoying....when I unscrew indicator to change there are wires running up into intake tubes at front and into...
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