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Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Sep-2005, 12:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Mr_S
The torque wrench will still click at 40lbs...

The torque wrench will still click at 40lbs regardless of how long the bar is.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 12:08
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By Mr_S
Drop in and see MotoRapido. If you're coming in...

Drop in and see MotoRapido. If you're coming in via Portsmouth they're an hour from the port.

Wilf who's posted earlier in the thread is one half of MR, and you could have a chat about the ECU / PC...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 14:24
Replies: 22
Views: 4,259
Posted By Mr_S
Cam Timing

Cam Timing
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 09:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,684
Posted By Mr_S
Sounds like you're similar weight to me, and on a...

Sounds like you're similar weight to me, and on a similar bike ,what I found made the bike on standard suspension a little more comfortable for the road was to set everything to standard settings,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 00:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,580
Posted By Mr_S
And the gains are probably not worth it, unless...

And the gains are probably not worth it, unless you change the cams, compression, valve timing etc at the same time.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Aug-2005, 22:19
Replies: 14
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mr_S
I use a data recovery tool from these guys,...

I use a data recovery tool from these guys,

http://www.r-tt.com/

worth every penny it cost me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 19:57
Replies: 35
Views: 5,761
Posted By Mr_S
I've some ally plate I'm going to use to create a...

I've some ally plate I'm going to use to create a rigid template (after the cornflakes packets are done with)

Then some steel plate afterwards..
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Aug-2005, 11:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,169
Posted By Mr_S
CSS 13th Sept Silverstone - Anyone else going??

Finally managed to get a CSS date that didn't clash with work, family and other commitments :D

I've decided to re-visit level 1, since the last CSS course I did was 99/00 at Oulton Park!

Anyone...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 10:15
Replies: 35
Views: 5,761
Posted By Mr_S
Harv, you lucky, lucky man.... BTW, the...

Harv, you lucky, lucky man....


BTW, the chainguard crankcase protector widget thing will stay on permanent back order as it's a discontinued item :(
I've tried 3 different dealers with the same...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 00:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,490
Posted By Mr_S
copper & hide mallet, gently tapping around...

copper & hide mallet, gently tapping around the end caps should break the silicone sealant and drift the caps out.

Just go steady. Once they're moving they come out pretty easy.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 21:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
SP Cams / Pistons, Vernier Pulleys, Cam dial in,...

SP Cams / Pistons, Vernier Pulleys, Cam dial in, lots of dyno time..

remember this thread, last time you toyed with the idea of an 853...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 19:55
Replies: 94
Views: 23,408
Posted By Mr_S
Paddock :D I was one of those it's only the Indy...

Paddock :D

I was one of those it's only the Indy I'll not bother until I did the GP circuit earlier this year. Paddock & Druids has to be one of the best corner combinations in the country....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 19:50
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Yep, that was my suggestion, spinoli went and...

Yep, that was my suggestion, spinoli went and bought some too.

But, cl0nd0n doesn't have the QR fittings in the first place :(
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 17:42
Replies: 94
Views: 23,408
Posted By Mr_S
I was all ready to book this after the Apex TD,...

I was all ready to book this after the Apex TD, then disaster struck

Mrs_S pointed out she was flying back from Euro Disney with Mr_S Jr that afternoon, so I have to pick them up from the airport....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 00:05
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
If you want to use the heads off an R or S on an...

If you want to use the heads off an R or S on an E, there's a few offset plates, pulleys etc that need to be replaced / altered to make them fit. The oil & waterways should line up, it's all the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:17
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
Ahh, TP and I share the same taste in slipper...

Ahh, TP and I share the same taste in slipper clutches.

You know most of my trick bit's are bolt in more than bolt on.

Trying to convince Deej to get the same work Steve did to mine
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:10
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
It'd be a bit daft since I don't ride like a...

It'd be a bit daft since I don't ride like a god,

more like a cult leader, not even Scientology level more like Branch Davidian......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:06
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
TP you are correct. I am a Golden God.... in...

TP you are correct.

I am a Golden God....

in fact, where do I change my forum name....:D

[Edited on 10-8-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:00
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
Careful, TP's gonna try selling you his tuned 996...

Careful, TP's gonna try selling you his tuned 996 soon.


Better off going for my free ipods :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 22:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
cool, Brands Indy's the next one, but I'm not...

cool, Brands Indy's the next one, but I'm not going :(

Got to pick up her ladyship and the little one from the airport that day....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 22:47
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Yes, the different head just means you can't swap...

Yes, the different head just means you can't swap the heads for another bike, say 748RS or 996



Since the head angle is the last thing you should look to change, all the other geometry is the place...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 22:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
Hello chap, 'bout time you signed up and started...

Hello chap, 'bout time you signed up and started posting.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 19:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Do you know how long I've just spent getting that...

Do you know how long I've just spent getting that info, and you'd posted it over an hour ago.....

Doh!

:)

btw,

Chris, if you're unsure about fitting the QR couplings, there's bound to be one of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 17:40
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Not really, I was actually referring to the...

Not really, I was actually referring to the cylinder heads.

I do believe I got the models wrong, but the 748E does have a stepped head for the front cylinder. Whereas other 748's do not, and this...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 16:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Adjustable on the '97 bip in my garage ;)

Adjustable on the '97 bip in my garage ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 16:44
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Different engine as well in the E Heads are...

Different engine as well in the E

Heads are totally different to the rest of the 748's, but the same as on the 600 monster & SS (IIRC)

[Edited on 10-8-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 15:02
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
and I have a '97 bip with them :) Which is where...

and I have a '97 bip with them :)

Which is where the assumption that all the range had them, since mine started out as the base spec.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 13:53
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
Chris, These are the sort of things you...

Chris,
These are the sort of things you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 13:41
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
As long as you fit them to the hose correctly...

As long as you fit them to the hose correctly you'll not have any leak problems. Splice the hose neatly then use fuel line clamps or Jubilee clips to fit the connectors.

You'd need to mark them up...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 12:27
Replies: 26
Views: 3,431
Posted By Mr_S
They should be quick release as standard. QR...

They should be quick release as standard.

QR connection goes straight into the pump under the tank.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2005, 16:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,461
Posted By Mr_S
Loctite 243 I did use 222, but had to keep re...

Loctite 243

I did use 222, but had to keep re doing them, so stepped up to the stronger stuff.

Make sure you clean the threads first, otherwise it just bonds to the cr@p in the thread instead.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 12:50
Replies: 22
Views: 2,631
Posted By Mr_S
Depends what year the RS is, and what year yours...

Depends what year the RS is, and what year yours is as to whether it's bolt directly on, but I doubt they'd fit straight on as the RS is a later engine than the one you have.

You'd also want the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2005, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By Mr_S
Nah, compressing the fluid like this just forces...

Nah, compressing the fluid like this just forces absorption of the air into the fluid. That's why in a few days you need to do it again.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 23:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,751
Posted By Mr_S
Flew to Leeds Went to a Meeting with a big...

Flew to Leeds
Went to a Meeting with a big bank
Flew back to Southampton
reformatted my ipod
Waiting to watch Skeleton Key

During this time I've survived on crisps, chocolate and burger king. I love...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 20:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By Mr_S
Just pulled the bike mart out of the bin to...

Just pulled the bike mart out of the bin to look.

:o :o :o

I've put it back now, that's horrendous. Some people have no taste.

Owned by a drug dealer / pimp before surely.....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 20:14
Replies: 50
Views: 15,301
Posted By Mr_S
Only problem with mine is I don't get to ride it...

Only problem with mine is I don't get to ride it enough. Although I still get a buzz seeing it in the garage on the paddock stands.

If I had the cash I'd have another, so I can have 2. I'd really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 00:01
Replies: 27
Views: 3,228
Posted By Mr_S
Looking at the difference betwen what you've got...

Looking at the difference betwen what you've got and what I've fitted, you can quickly check which you need based on the spanner needed to undo your current bleed nipples

If the rear uses a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 15:52
Replies: 27
Views: 3,228
Posted By Mr_S
I've posted in the for sale thread as well, but...

I've posted in the for sale thread as well, but the SB1010S fit into the 40mm spacing calipers, as that's what I've got fitted. Do you have the 65mm spacing later model calipers? That could be the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 22:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By Mr_S
Try one of these, I have something very similar...

Try one of these, I have something very similar that I've used for about 7 years (don't need it much now though, massive garage)

http://www.abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=16
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jul-2005, 20:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,529
Posted By Mr_S
Wasn't the article related to some Lord who wants...

Wasn't the article related to some Lord who wants to reduce the noise limit to 74dB. Which could only be applied to new manufactured vehicles.

Unsurprisingly he's from North Yorks, and is probably a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 20:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,517
Posted By Mr_S
£750-£850 for the kit alone. IIRC

£750-£850 for the kit alone. IIRC
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 19:22
Replies: 31
Views: 6,165
Posted By Mr_S
Yep, but it's a larger surface area to cover with...

Yep, but it's a larger surface area to cover with bugs, so the negative effect is reduced.

And it's easier to get the hoover in there too. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2005, 23:27
Replies: 31
Views: 6,165
Posted By Mr_S
Cheap biological washing powder. make a wet...

Cheap biological washing powder. make a wet paste, apply, leave for 5-10 mins then wash off.

Dissolves the buggers.

Works wonders for car bumpers as well, but you should really apply polish...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jul-2005, 01:09
Replies: 24
Views: 5,753
Posted By Mr_S
Got one pic from Picman with me wheelying over...

Got one pic from Picman with me wheelying over the mountain. What felt like about 12-18 inches was only about 6.

What does this tell me

1. I have no feel for how high the front is
2. I can't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2005, 00:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,933
Posted By Mr_S
£3K ish...inc VAT But, On top of the usual...

£3K ish...inc VAT

But, On top of the usual stuff, that did include a full head rebuild (all new valve seats & guides, hand lapping of seats, 16 rockers, shimming etc), SP cams & Pistons, Vernier...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 13:01
Replies: 22
Views: 4,107
Posted By Mr_S
Nope, but always open to new info.

Nope, but always open to new info.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jul-2005, 10:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By Mr_S
As everyone else has said, they're excellent....

As everyone else has said, they're excellent. Bought mine last year, mainly for trackdays, but have used it on the road when getting caught in the rain.

They can be a bit challenging to get on...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jul-2005, 23:20
Replies: 44
Views: 8,846
Posted By Mr_S
Don't sell the SPS until we've set the geometry...

Don't sell the SPS until we've set the geometry properly!!

Then, if you still want to sell.....

Just don't buy a jap ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 19:43
Replies: 27
Views: 3,228
Posted By Mr_S
Bought mine direct from speedbleeders...

Bought mine direct from speedbleeders themselves

http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/

SB1010S x3 and a bag and hose combo.

Even with postage it works out cheaper than Demon Tweeks, and they arrive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 00:11
Replies: 27
Views: 3,228
Posted By Mr_S
I use them, buy direct from the US, half the...

I use them, buy direct from the US, half the price of Demon Tweeks.

They're fantastic :)
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