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Forum: Monsters 07-Aug-2005, 04:16
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Forum: Monsters 07-Aug-2005, 04:08
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Posted By marchesini
Another comparison pic

Another pic showing the visible difference of 80mm width reduction.
Forum: Monsters 07-Aug-2005, 03:59
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Posted By marchesini
S4 / S4R custom radiator update - prices and pics

Here is the result of my research into a smaller custom radiator for the S4/S4R. I sent some photos and suggested dimensions to Pace Products. The replay is attached at the bottom.

With the prices...
Forum: Monsters 01-Aug-2005, 23:49
Replies: 7
Views: 3,014
Posted By marchesini
I am basing it on my (very) basic knowledge of...

I am basing it on my (very) basic knowledge of radiators and yes, if it can be done for around that, I will still consider it to be a pretty good price. I just wish I hadn't bought the carbon...
Forum: Monsters 01-Aug-2005, 23:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,014
Posted By marchesini
A cunning plan

Thanks for the interest. The existing rad is 420x190x30mm (ish) and the optical bulk of the radiator is how much it sticks out either side. The idea is to slim the width to 300mm (so that it is...
Forum: Monsters 01-Aug-2005, 22:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,014
Posted By marchesini
Spoke to them today and the price quoted on their...

Spoke to them today and the price quoted on their website is for the core only. As they don't manufacture an off the shelf Monster rad, it would have to be a custom job. In addition to the core...
Forum: Monsters 31-Jul-2005, 02:50
Replies: 7
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Posted By marchesini
Custom radiators - too cheap or am I missing something?

I was thinking of getting a custom radiator for my S4R but always left it on the back burner due to thinking 'custom = big bucks".

Got given this link earlier: http://www.paceproducts.co.uk
and...
Forum: Monsters 29-Jul-2005, 23:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
Thought about that originally but think that a...

Thought about that originally but think that a twin should only have the two pipes and also the fact that I'd already shelled out for the exhaust system. In hindsight, the whole exhaust system was a...
Forum: Monsters 29-Jul-2005, 22:41
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
Just had a look at their web site and it seems...

Just had a look at their web site and it seems pretty comprehensive. I just have to read through all their pages to understand all I ever needed to know about radiator cores, trunks etc. At first...
Forum: Monsters 29-Jul-2005, 02:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
I am looking into this and JHP were looking into...

I am looking into this and JHP were looking into doing some slimmer rads - haven't heard anything for a while though.

I think that the width could come in by 1.5-2 inches either side and the...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 03:23
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
Cambelt covers were already on the bike and the...

Cambelt covers were already on the bike and the water pump cover was from Spareshack (IIRC). I think they are doing a clearance on loads of items so it might be worth a (virtual)...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 02:18
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 02:16
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Posted By marchesini
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 02:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,750
Posted By marchesini
Project S4R - the point of no return (part 4)

This is a long winded update on my Monster S4R Project 'Changeeveryfink' . I haven't posted here before as I (wrongly) assumed that most Monster owners read the UKMOC forum. So grab yourself a...
Forum: Monsters 03-Jul-2005, 13:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,746
Posted By marchesini
Custom seat cover required?

Cutting down the shape my monster seat and need to get it recovered.

Want to see a few options and i.e. alcantara, leather, vinyl options etc. Possibly two colours and maybe with a bit of blingin'...
Forum: Monsters 26-Jun-2005, 23:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By marchesini
My funds are being channelled into the Translogic...

My funds are being channelled into the Translogic / FIM direction at the moment so looking to do a few DIY jobs to save a few pennies. Also been tempted by some SPS cams - don't know what they do...
Forum: Monsters 26-Jun-2005, 16:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,409
Posted By marchesini
That\'s just a big mesh ...

Nice. Did they come with the gold mesh or is their a small hole in your fireplace guard? ;)

Just got some myself and was thinking of copy... sorry, modifying in my own personal style in the same...
Forum: Monsters 19-Jun-2005, 05:34
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Do I have to irreversibly do anything or just...

Do I have to irreversibly do anything or just take the clocks off and rewire? I assume that all the red key business and reprogramming the keys are all related to the immobiliser function of the...
Forum: Monsters 18-Jun-2005, 10:48
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Don't know if you already have but you should...

Don't know if you already have but you should take a look over on the UK Monster Owners Club. If meets and banter is your sort of thing, they are well worth a look.

www.ukmonster.co.uk

take...
Forum: Monsters 18-Jun-2005, 00:48
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
So your M800 uses the exact same immobiliser that...

So your M800 uses the exact same immobiliser that comes on the S4R? If so, then there is hope. Do you still have the standard clocks fitted and if so did you try to run it without the clocks fitted?...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2005, 22:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By marchesini
Don't worry. After speaking to Ducati UK, Neil...

Don't worry. After speaking to Ducati UK, Neil Spalding (Sigma) and John Hacketts, they all pretty much agreed that it was near impossible without a lot of hassle. As yet, they don't know of anyone...
Forum: Monsters 16-Jun-2005, 22:19
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Good news and bad news

Well, the good news is that if my bike was ever stolen, it would be near impossible to bypass the immobiliser and other electronic gubbins hidden about the bike.

Which means that the bad news is all...
Forum: Monsters 16-Jun-2005, 10:38
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
I don't actually do the work on my bike, I just...

I don't actually do the work on my bike, I just give out the credit card numbers so apologies in advance for my idiotic questions. I have at present two different ECU's (the standard and the race...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2005, 00:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By marchesini
How do I bypass the immobiliser to fit a race dash?

Although this isn't strictly a 999 question, I understand that the 999 has a similar type of immobiliser fitted as standard.

I have an S4R with the standard clocks with immobiliser but want to fit a...
Forum: Monsters 16-Jun-2005, 00:00
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Cheers, I'll post on the 999 forum and see what...

Cheers, I'll post on the 999 forum and see what they come up with.

Best regards

simon
Forum: Monsters 15-Jun-2005, 23:53
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Yep, that's mine. It's been a real labour of love...

Yep, that's mine. It's been a real labour of love and it's not really even close to being finished. It was just put back together for the Mallory track day so there's plenty more work to do. If...
Forum: Monsters 15-Jun-2005, 23:24
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
Thanks for the reply. I heard that John Hackett's...

Thanks for the reply. I heard that John Hackett's DD bike has been 'done' according to the fellas at Ducati Coventry but they didn't know for sure. I intended to call back when John was in but never...
Forum: Monsters 15-Jun-2005, 22:40
Replies: 22
Views: 12,805
Posted By marchesini
How do I bypass the immobiliser to fit a race dash?

I have an S4R with the standard clocks with immobiliser but want to fit a Translogic race dash. I understand that if the clocks are removed, then the bike won't run so where do I start. It doesn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 22:37
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Views: 1,007
Posted By marchesini
How do I bypass the immobiliser to fit a race dash?

Not 748/996/998 related but if the latest bikes have immobilisers built in, you may know.

I have an S4R with the standard clocks with immobiliser but want to fit a Translogic race dash. I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jun-2005, 13:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,106
Posted By marchesini
How do I bypass the immobiliser to fit a race dash?

Not strictly desmodue related but I guess you track boys and gals would know.

I have an S4R with the standard clocks with immobiliser but want to fit a Translogic race dash. I understand that if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 23:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,200
Posted By marchesini
Benefits of radial master cylinders?

Thought I'd post this here as I recall, quite a few have upgraded your master cylinders to the radial versions. With my bike rebuilding gathering momentum and taking the opportunity to 'do it all at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2005, 10:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,664
Posted By marchesini
Extreme?

It is most probably Extreme Paintwork. They are in Weliingborough and do race rep stuff for Riverside Motorcycles, On yer Bike and the like. They are painting mine at the moment but seem a bit slow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 11:44
Replies: 0
Views: 961
Posted By marchesini
Ohlins forks for 916 / Monster?

This has been posted in the Monster section aswell so apologies for any duplication but thought some knowledgable people re 916 may reside here.

My bike is in bits at the moment but is slowly...
Forum: Monsters 14-Mar-2005, 11:42
Replies: 0
Views: 2,876
Posted By marchesini
Ohlins / 916 forks on Monster?

My bike is in bits at the moment but is slowly coming together but looking to see if anyone has the Ohlins Radial set-up with clip-ons? On the box, they are marked up as 916 forks but as I don't have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Oct-2004, 14:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By marchesini
open cover?

I've had the Sigma one on my bike for about 3 years now and the amount of additional confidence it gives on corner entry cannot be stressed enough.

That said though, when taking off from a...
Forum: Monsters 17-Aug-2004, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,904
Posted By marchesini
buy mine!!

Or you could buy mine - 51 plate, December 2001. Grey with red wheels with polished sil-motor high pipes (+ originals for MOT). Up for £4500 but have been given a good trade in deal of 'between'...
Forum: Monsters 21-Jul-2004, 00:40
Replies: 27
Views: 7,494
Posted By marchesini
So who do I speak to? Ducati Manchester or Logyk...

So who do I speak to? Ducati Manchester or Logyk to get this deal, steal, sale of the feckin' century ?? My plan is to get all these goodies on one of these credit cards which transfer the balance...
Forum: Monsters 20-Jul-2004, 23:57
Replies: 27
Views: 7,494
Posted By marchesini
Is this actually available then and at that...

Is this actually available then and at that price?? What does this include - ohlins forks, new discs, brakes pads & calipers, bottom yoke etc. If so, then that is a bit of a steal (realtively...
Forum: Monsters 20-Jul-2004, 23:50
Replies: 27
Views: 7,494
Posted By marchesini
scheming & dreaming

I was there last wednesday (on a sick day - happened to be passing while getting my prescription :saint:).

Didn't notice the back as it was still in bits. I don't recall a tail chop though -...
Forum: Monsters 20-Jul-2004, 18:41
Replies: 27
Views: 7,494
Posted By marchesini
radial front end ...

I went into Ducati London South (Croydon) and asked about the radial front end. They said that only one exists and that is the show bike which is in the brochure. They also said it retails at...
Forum: Monsters 04-Jul-2004, 10:44
Replies: 1
Views: 3,121
Posted By marchesini
2005 S4R - what changes?

Posted this on the UKMOC aswell but looking for info on the S4R for next year.

Looking to change up from an S4 to an S4R but not having much luck at finding reasonably priced used models - a few...
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