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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Mar-2006, 18:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,852
Posted By Fiver
Do you think any of you could post a picture up...

Do you think any of you could post a picture up of the spanner?
I'm gonna have a bash at making one up.

Thanks in advance

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Mar-2006, 23:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,852
Posted By Fiver
haha i just discovered the need for said tool...

haha i just discovered the need for said tool this weekend.

Its surprising how much you have to grind the spanner down to get it to fit.

The need to buy myself a welder seems to grows with each...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Mar-2006, 17:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,155
Posted By Fiver
Big Thanks

Big Thanks to everyone for helping me diagnose the problems with my SS, and also to everyone who offered, and helped out with parts.

The good news is... that considering it was the first time ive...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2006, 13:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
Posted By Fiver
Next month..

As part of my holiday this year, It looks like I will be seeing my friend race in the "racing 2 save lives" endurance race in Salt Lake City,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 19:07
Replies: 28
Views: 5,904
Posted By Fiver
That looks really nice! Did you have the seat...

That looks really nice!

Did you have the seat pad made to fit? or is it an off the shelf item?

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 11:44
Replies: 28
Views: 5,904
Posted By Fiver
Interesting reading - Maybe for future projects...

Interesting reading - Maybe for future projects later in the year...
Anyone have any pics of a Ricambi unit painted and fitted?

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 23:26
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
That is crazy, Dave ! Still cant beleive the...

That is crazy, Dave !

Still cant beleive the same thing happened to you. It's complete ****bag you have to drop the engine. I guess im lucky in that sense that it was the front cylinder on mine.
The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2006, 20:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By Fiver
Sorry that happened. Thats shitty luck! The main...

Sorry that happened. Thats shitty luck!
The main thing is that youre ok, and also that there's not too much damage.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 18:59
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Thanks for that. i understand it a lot better...

Thanks for that. i understand it a lot better now.
Its actually nice to have the head off to get a better idea of exactly what happens when it runs - im used to dealing with 2 stroke systems and less...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 18:16
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Just checked it and it seals pretty good. no...

Just checked it and it seals pretty good. no leaks
I see what you mean tho. It has been spluttering pretty badly and popping on decelleration..
Also the plug read as mega lean

Is it worth spending...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 17:11
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
and... http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/head.jpg Luckil...

and...

http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/head.jpg

Luckily its not bent.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 17:10
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Also.... http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/barrel.jpg

Also....

http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/barrel.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 17:08
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Snap! http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/snap.jpg hehe.

Snap!

http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/snap.jpg

hehe.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 13:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Must be catching huh? That sucks Dave. Hopefully...

Must be catching huh?
That sucks Dave.
Hopefully yours is just the key that is smeared and no more. How's the keyway?

Im worried mine may be more than even the camshaft as i can turn it a little...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 11:52
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
bugger. Well that will be the camshaft shagged...

bugger.

Well that will be the camshaft shagged then wont it?

http://cyspace.co.uk/pics/ouch.jpg

This bill is going to be expensive. joy.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 21:48
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
bumpity :D

bumpity

:D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 18:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/wheel.mov I noticed...

http://scoot.net/gallery/bbs/wheel.mov

I noticed that the camshaft it sits on can turn by about 1mm, is this just down to the valves needing adjusting? or cos the belt is slacker cos of the wheel...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 17:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Found it! The top pulley on the front cylinder...

Found it!

The top pulley on the front cylinder is wobbly as hell.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 16:45
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
Well im about to tear it apart to investigate. I...

Well im about to tear it apart to investigate.

I just rode to town, and it stalled twice enroute at junctions, with a sudden "click" as it stalled both times.
It is also sounding like a bag of nails...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 10:48
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
hrm flames arent ever good hahaha Im guessing...

hrm flames arent ever good hahaha

Im guessing that aside from replacing/upgrading the pistons there is nothing i can do to prevent piston slap?

Theres no fuel additives or anything i can use to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Mar-2006, 20:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,792
Posted By Fiver
not good noises

Well, seeing as the snow has gone now and i can go places on the bike again, i rode to a meeting this afternoon.

The noise is worse.

I've had the fairing off the bike, tried it with restrictors...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 15:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,724
Posted By Fiver
All the clocks and surround are ok..its just the...

All the clocks and surround are ok..its just the bit with the display lights on it that is poorly.
The colours and symbols are cracked and unreadable and it has lifted in one corner slightly.

I was...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 13:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,724
Posted By Fiver
display panel

The display panel on my 600ss is pretty tatty, and id like to do something about making it look not so tatty as water could quite easily get under one side of it.

Can you get new face plates for it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 13:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By Fiver
i will keep my eyes peeled for you out and about...

i will keep my eyes peeled for you out and about :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Feb-2006, 00:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,524
Posted By Fiver
As a new owner to a Ducati (sadly not an owner to...

As a new owner to a Ducati (sadly not an owner to a new Ducati..) im very interested in joining the DSC.

I will be waiting for a little while to see how things go with my bike, but i like the sound...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Feb-2006, 14:44
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By Fiver
I know. 2 steps forward then 5 back.... I bought...

I know. 2 steps forward then 5 back....
I bought the bike with the can and dynojet kit on it.

In all honesty, I'd actually be happy get it back to stock for the meantime.
I'm still building my...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Feb-2006, 16:04
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By Fiver
Hahahaha thats made my day. hahaha classic.

Hahahaha thats made my day. hahaha classic.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Feb-2006, 18:31
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By Fiver
HA! It seems i only have 2 clips on my airbox...

HA! It seems i only have 2 clips on my airbox anyway....must address that... *adds to the "todo" list....*

From a bit of a butcher's in the airbox and inside the carb venturis, it actually looks...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Feb-2006, 10:35
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By Fiver
8mm socket in there? jeebus. thats insane! I...

8mm socket in there? jeebus. thats insane!

I think i will have to have a shake down of the bike to see where it could be coming from. Im pretty sure its not fairing related, cos ive had that all off...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Feb-2006, 23:45
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By Fiver
advice sought

Hi all,

Yep here i go again with more stupid newbie questions. (apologies)

So finally the rain has stopped and i rode to a business meeting tonight - about 15 miles each way on the bypass - and...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 05-Feb-2006, 17:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,237
Posted By Fiver
Why not just use firefox or opera as a browser....

Why not just use firefox or opera as a browser. Theyre both better browsers and both free.

Cy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2006, 15:40
Replies: 46
Views: 8,032
Posted By Fiver
mine snapped last week - from pull away @ low...

mine snapped last week - from pull away @ low speed.
The bike is new to me (first bike) and i dont think the guy who had it before me coulda looked after the small things on it, as the sprocket...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Feb-2006, 15:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,057
Posted By Fiver
thanks for the replies! i was unaware it was a...

thanks for the replies!

i was unaware it was a wet clutch system in the bike. ha! ya learn something everyday on here!

Indeed it is a 600ss (97)

I have noticed over the last few days of riding...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Feb-2006, 17:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,057
Posted By Fiver
Clutch adjustment

hiya

I have a few questions that i wanna ask so i thought id stagger them while i tidy my office up here.

I'm having trouble finding neutral easily, which according to 2 mechanics could be to do...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Feb-2006, 10:03
Replies: 63
Views: 18,110
Posted By Fiver
ok, so it's not a sports bike... My Ducati is my...

ok, so it's not a sports bike... My Ducati is my first one... but this is my baby. A self restored and rebuilt 59 Lambretta Li series 1. I thought id share. :)

This was just after the restoration in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jan-2006, 12:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By Fiver
Pipes and jets

Hello!

I have a predator stainless race can (straight through?) fitted to my 600ss, which is very nice, but also extremely loud, and i can see myself :
A: Getting pulled over by mr plod if im not...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jan-2006, 20:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Posted By Fiver
first ride

Well it was fouled plugs not letting me start!
New plugs in today and away we went!
I have some fst to put in too.
The first ride was amazing. very impressed indeed with my purchase.

Thanks for your...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2006, 14:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By Fiver
ya know, i think it may well be something like...

ya know, i think it may well be something like this that im not doing right.
It still won’t start. Ive tried the choke thing, but i need to charge the battery now as its getting a touch low (will do...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2006, 19:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By Fiver
Hi guys Thanks so much for the warm welcome....

Hi guys

Thanks so much for the warm welcome. Thats really cool.
Im based in Norwich.
Please forgive my poor 4 stroke knowledge. Im good for 2 stroke stuff (you have to be with a lambretta), but 4t...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2006, 16:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By Fiver
new 600ss

hi guys and gals,

Just thought id join up after buying my first bike: A 97 600ss.
yep im gonna be riding on a 33bhp restrictor for a while, but i dont mind. I hope you will think no less of me for...
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