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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2006, 00:53
Replies: 34
Views: 9,521
Posted By MARTIN H
I would be happy with either. Not actually...

I would be happy with either. Not actually bothered that the 996r did better in WSB and all that. I do prefer the seat unit on the 996r compared to the 998r. Even though the 998r has the carbon seat...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jul-2006, 21:44
Replies: 39
Views: 7,496
Posted By MARTIN H
I am up for this. Not interested in the race idea...

I am up for this. Not interested in the race idea as I cant see that happening. But as an open pit lane track day I think it would be very special indeed. Mav if you can give some idea of likely...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jul-2006, 03:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By MARTIN H
Keefy B gave me a good tip for fitting the...

Keefy B gave me a good tip for fitting the Tsubaki chain, he had viewed a pic of the proper tool for the chain and basically he told me to get a punch about the same diameter of the pins through the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2006, 21:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,245
Posted By MARTIN H
No, I stuck with Diablos both 180 and 190. I do...

No, I stuck with Diablos both 180 and 190. I do recall noticing in the past that certain manafacturers tyres were wider than others for any given width. I think Dunlops were always wider (or appeared...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2006, 09:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,245
Posted By MARTIN H
I think if perhaps the 190 is fitted to a 5.5 rim...

I think if perhaps the 190 is fitted to a 5.5 rim instead of a 6 it is more pinched for want of a better word and probably then a larger diameter/radius.

A 180/55 is about 99 mm tall and a 190/50 is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2006, 09:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,245
Posted By MARTIN H
My original...

My original post.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=31650
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2006, 09:28
Replies: 18
Views: 2,245
Posted By MARTIN H
Had exactly the same myself. I had fitted a 180...

Had exactly the same myself. I had fitted a 180 rear and also some track day bodywork. I noticed the rear of the bellypan was very close to the rear tyre compared to the identical kit on Lilys bike....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2006, 19:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,672
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks for the replies chaps! Finally got the...

Thanks for the replies chaps! Finally got the ******g things off. The rear one was embarresing as when matey applied his breaker bar (no bigger than mine) the nut virtually fell off as if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2006, 09:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,672
Posted By MARTIN H
No I havent been tightening them, I had a good...

No I havent been tightening them, I had a good trawl round here and all the info says they are normal thread. Also can see a little bit of thread poking out the top of the nuts and it appears normal....
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Jun-2006, 20:07
Replies: 19
Views: 4,556
Posted By MARTIN H
Thats the pic! Just nipped over to Dun and found...

Thats the pic! Just nipped over to Dun and found it to post here and Screwy beat me to it by seconds. What a great shot.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2006, 20:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,672
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes tried that KeefyB, had the wheel still on but...

Yes tried that KeefyB, had the wheel still on but the nut fingertight. Going to try another mates garage in the morning. Someone said to get the nuts Red hot first but I dont really fancy that with...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Jun-2006, 19:58
Replies: 19
Views: 4,556
Posted By MARTIN H
Theres a few great ones of the lake and Jetty on...

Theres a few great ones of the lake and Jetty on DuN. Theres a really nice one that I fancied printing out and framing. All the time I spent there and I never actually went down there to have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2006, 18:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,672
Posted By MARTIN H
Jon it was actually a pick axe and a pair of mole...

Jon it was actually a pick axe and a pair of mole grips!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2006, 16:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,672
Posted By MARTIN H
Unremovable sprocket nuts. Help!

I am wanting to remove both the front and rear sprockets on my 996r. The problem is they just will not budge at all! So far I have broken my breaker bar and ridden my bike to 6 different garages to...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jun-2006, 23:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,632
Posted By MARTIN H
I had my earplugs in Michael when you gave me...

I had my earplugs in Michael when you gave me your bike and thought you said "See if you can WHEELIE it back to the house" Sorry I now realise you had said "Take it REALLY easy back to the house"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 01:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,187
Posted By MARTIN H
Which way do you mean straight? Had a 996s a few...

Which way do you mean straight? Had a 996s a few years back and I fit carbon termis to it and spent a long time messing around trying to align them. My problem was that the righthand can was about...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2006, 20:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,655
Posted By MARTIN H
I have Diablos on both the Multistrada and 996R...

I have Diablos on both the Multistrada and 996R and love em. Only tyre I have used for a few years now. Never had a problem with em. Saying that I am considering a change of tyre for the 996R as I...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Jun-2006, 09:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,634
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes its a shorter bar than standard to allow you...

Yes its a shorter bar than standard to allow you to lower the bike. I think the standard adjuster is on its lowest setting as it comes from the factory. So to lower the height you need the new...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 23:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
No there is plenty of clearance between tyre and...

No there is plenty of clearance between tyre and hugger. The adjuster is in the right position working in the right range but just not far enough in that range to get the wheel far enough back when...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 23:02
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks for that its very useful. I did find...

Thanks for that its very useful. I did find something similar but not as well written and set out. Good old Shazaam! One think I noticed that was a little strange and has got me thinking is he has...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 21:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Serious answer to your question. I did find the...

Serious answer to your question. I did find the piece of paper I was looking for when you were here. I had written the measurements I had taken when I adjusted everything back in winter.

I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 21:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Surely not 10mm? I work out that 55% of 180 is...

Surely not 10mm? I work out that 55% of 180 is 99mm and 50% of 190 is 95mm. Meaning the 180 is 4 mm more in radius. I have ordered a chain with a couple of extra links which will move wheel back by...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 21:12
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes I'm on a diet and have stopped wearing tight...

Yes I'm on a diet and have stopped wearing tight T shirts!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-Jun-2006, 15:01
Replies: 4
Views: 3,338
Posted By MARTIN H
Have a look on Multistrada.net A few folks have...

Have a look on Multistrada.net A few folks have changed/removed bits but nothing makes it any less ugly!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 12:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
I can get the eccentric in the right position but...

I can get the eccentric in the right position but not with the chain on the sprocket. Am just about to ring for a new longer chain I fancied a nice gold one anyway! Honestly though I have tried and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 00:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
A pic of just how close the bellypan was to wheel.

A pic of just how close the bellypan was to wheel.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 00:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
You can see the shiny bit at the horizontal...

You can see the shiny bit at the horizontal section of the pipe highest up the bike. If that makes sense?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 00:40
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Totto, I already have pics of the...

Thanks Totto, I already have pics of the eccentric via Haynes manual and something Shazaam posted.

Felix, youre right that the bellypan is the corse one and is a good bit longer than standard....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 21:44
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks, if it wasnt for the fact I fitted Barrys...

Thanks, if it wasnt for the fact I fitted Barrys bodywork this problem wouldnt have come to light. The Bellypan is a good inch or so longer and hence further back than the standard carbon one fitted....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 19:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks to Nelly for the quick chat earlier. I...

Thanks to Nelly for the quick chat earlier. I know youre busy and I appreciate the time you took to answer my queries. I did loosen all the exhaust system but couldnt get it any further away from the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 19:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Oh well, still struggling to get it sorted....

Oh well, still struggling to get it sorted. Turned the eccentric far enough so its operating correct way ie anti clockwise to tighten. However with the chain way too tight the clearance between...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 01:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,228
Posted By MARTIN H
I love em! I have always had them on the Multi...

I love em! I have always had them on the Multi since changing the original scorpion syncs. I get about 1600 miles from a rear and almost double from the front. I am pretty heavy though and the Multi...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2006, 19:38
Replies: 23
Views: 4,233
Posted By MARTIN H
Eccentric adjuster 180 degree out?

Someone help me!

Having a problem with my adjuster on my 996r.

A few weeks ago I got some track day bodywork (Barrys) and on fitting it I noticed the rear of the bellypan was very close to the rear...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 10:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,500
Posted By MARTIN H
I ordered chain and sprockets from B&C one...

I ordered chain and sprockets from B&C one afternoon last week and was surprised to find them delivered the following morning before I had even got out of bed. Top service!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-May-2006, 10:31
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks KeefyB. And thanks to all who replied....

Thanks KeefyB. And thanks to all who replied. Great source of info on here!

Will modify a punch later and order chain and sprockets.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2006, 21:34
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
KeefyB, have you details of this groove/how to...

KeefyB, have you details of this groove/how to modify a punch?
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2006, 19:10
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes I know, I didnt want to go quite as low as...

Yes I know, I didnt want to go quite as low as that if I could help it. I rode a multi with a 14t front and quite liked it but would prefer something between that and standard. So a 44 rear is on the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2006, 18:45
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
KeefyB, did you need the special tool for the...

KeefyB, did you need the special tool for the tsbukai chain or is there another way of fitting it?

Psychlist, already decided today to go 2 teeth up on rear sprocket. Pretty much for the reasons you...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-May-2006, 22:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks for the reply Fordie, am at a loss to why...

Thanks for the reply Fordie, am at a loss to why it has gone slack so quickly? When I lubed it night before the ride out on Sunday I noticed it was very slightly slacker than normal but not enough to...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-May-2006, 18:16
Replies: 15
Views: 5,343
Posted By MARTIN H
Is my chain about to snap?

Dragged the bike out the garage to give it a good clean afters Sunday big run out. Got the bike up on the paddock stand and noticed the chain was very slack. Now I mean VERY slack as in so slack that...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 19-May-2006, 15:09
Replies: 11
Views: 5,494
Posted By MARTIN H
Hi Steve and welcome, plenty of Multi fans on...

Hi Steve and welcome, plenty of Multi fans on here!

Have a search through the posts and you will find plenty of info for the multi.

Had mine more than 2 years now and its the longest I've kept any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 12:15
Replies: 14
Views: 3,118
Posted By MARTIN H
And here. Worth a search through the archives as...

And here. Worth a search through the archives as there is more info and argument about these than you can shake a stick at.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=17873#pid161856
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 12:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,118
Posted By MARTIN H
And...

And here

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=29427#pid290217
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 12:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,118
Posted By MARTIN H
Have a look...

Have a look here

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=16225#pid143117
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 12:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,118
Posted By MARTIN H
I think theres a thread on here somewhere that...

I think theres a thread on here somewhere that runs through all the specs of different year SPSs. Of the top of my head the 996 was about 112bhp and the 996SPS and 996S had 123bhp. Lots of discussion...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 17:55
Replies: 21
Views: 4,539
Posted By MARTIN H
I followed the thread the other day, think you...

I followed the thread the other day, think you got a bargain there! Give the brakes a good clean up and youll be laughing. You could probably ride it all year and still make a small profit if you...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 06-May-2006, 09:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,396
Posted By MARTIN H
Mine started peeling underneath when the bike was...

Mine started peeling underneath when the bike was only a few months old. I used to clean the bike top to bottom after every ride out and was shocked how quickly it deteriotated. The multi was not...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2006, 08:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,349
Posted By MARTIN H
I remember a few dealer were selling 03 or 04...

I remember a few dealer were selling 03 or 04 standard 999 but with Ohlins forks to clear their stock a year or so back. Was almost tempted myself.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2006, 17:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,858
Posted By MARTIN H
I would get the suspension sorted. Raising the...

I would get the suspension sorted. Raising the rear ride height a couple of turns from standard speeds the steering up no end. I always go for a 180 rear as well. Been out all afternoon on my 996r...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 16:07
Replies: 62
Views: 19,326
Posted By MARTIN H
I would but I'm unsure whether the place is...

I would but I'm unsure whether the place is operational or not.

Doesnt seem to be much sign of life down there!
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