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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 12:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,989
Posted By Iconic944ss
Thanks Keefy, I thought there was more to it...

Thanks Keefy,

I thought there was more to it than that.

I must have fitted mine exactly 180° from the correct position as it was snug right up against the plates as it should be. However, time will...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-May-2006, 22:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,989
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yep - I figured my torque wrench would be off...

Yep - I figured my torque wrench would be off little use - but at least I have a decent feel now for most bolts.

Cheers guys - & thanks for checking in Nick D.

MPL clutch cover and pressure...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-May-2006, 18:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,989
Posted By Iconic944ss
Clutch Spring torque? + wise words

I wouldnt question Chris Kelly about anything - one of his website has some superb tune up hints for various Ducatis:

http://www.ducatitech.com/info/tuneup.html

However, I'm wondering about the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-May-2006, 11:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,932
Posted By Iconic944ss
I know nothing of the quality - but here are two...

I know nothing of the quality - but here are two options:

http://www.radicalducati.com/

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=seite&seite=1

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-May-2006, 22:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Iconic944ss
Clifford (The big red dog) is a good mascot...

Clifford (The big red dog) is a good mascot :lol:

Some progress - Front discs have finally gone on.

Been to Hawk Fastners and bought quite a bit of nice stainless fastners to finally banish the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-May-2006, 20:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By Iconic944ss
That is surprising...do you have any more details...

That is surprising...do you have any more details of your own experience please?

As a byline - just today I recieved a rear hose for my bike and it is SEVEN inches too long (no jokes please, so much...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-May-2006, 09:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi there, £53.50 all in for HEL stainless on...

Hi there,

£53.50 all in for HEL stainless on EBay seems ok:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-748-749-916-996-999-Monster-SS-ST4-ST2_W0QQitemZ8059407958

Goodridge, HEL, Earls, Woods, etc all are...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-May-2006, 09:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,952
Posted By Iconic944ss
True...I only use the 'bleedin' :lol: thing for...

True...I only use the 'bleedin' :lol: thing for hill-starts anyways.

But, might as well get it working as well as possible and as I like it while its in bits.

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-May-2006, 09:52
Replies: 13
Views: 5,020
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hello and Welcome. Always good to see more 2V on...

Hello and Welcome.

Always good to see more 2V on the site.

There are some very good Question & Answer sites around; I'll try and put some links...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-May-2006, 09:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,952
Posted By Iconic944ss
Rear caliper hose / bleed point question.

My 93 900ss has the 'right-way' up goldline rear caliper.

After removing it for a quick strip down I noticed that the bleed nipple was mounted towards the center the bike (the hose banjo bolt is in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2006, 12:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,576
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome Paul. The search is Ok, but I have...

Welcome Paul.

The search is Ok, but I have problems with it every now and then - as Bradders says right click on a link you might be interested in and open it in a new tab/window, much easier.

We...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 10:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By Iconic944ss
Point taken !!! For a little bit more they could...

Point taken !!!

For a little bit more they could get a complete bike but, at least the seller described it fairly and the starting price was only £200.

I see he's selling an ST4s as well....if only...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Apr-2006, 17:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Iconic944ss
WOW Darren, lots of nice touches there... Front...

WOW Darren, lots of nice touches there...

Front end looks great.
Oil cooler - OEM or not....info pls.
FCR's - look to be split - with short manifolds as well?
Nice foot rests as well.

ps - I have a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2006, 22:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Iconic944ss
Rebuild...

Ha !!!

Story so far...

No Wheels
No Shox
No Brakes
No rectifier
No battery
No clutch
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Apr-2006, 22:21
Replies: 69
Views: 15,795
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good Points but.... 1) Can we please NOT openly...

Good Points but....

1) Can we please NOT openly name and shame any organiser as there might well be legal implications for the club, even if you are expressing an opinion - I think complaints of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2006, 21:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,130
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi, If you have the relay off the bike try...

Hi,

If you have the relay off the bike try taking it to an electrical motor factors; they might be able to source a replacement.

Could be worth a try.

Good luck - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2006, 15:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,929
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome on-board. Two Ducati's - you lucky...

Welcome on-board.

Two Ducati's - you lucky person, they are meant to be ridden, so no popped veins here!

Glad you've found the site useful, pictures please :D:D:D

And since its your first post and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2006, 00:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,833
Posted By Iconic944ss
Best write up on Showa rebuild I've seen...

Best write up on Showa rebuild I've seen yet:

http://www.motoreva.com/showa/showa.html

He recommends 300cc of 5W oil.

Frank
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Apr-2006, 09:53
Replies: 14
Views: 4,848
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmm....you can take the drain plug out of one of...

Hmmm....you can take the drain plug out of one of the carbs - but I'd turn the fuel off first under the tank. Just put some rags under the carbs to catch the fuel.

I wonder if you have had water in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Apr-2006, 09:42
Replies: 12
Views: 5,885
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome on board.... If you mean slow in...

Welcome on board....

If you mean slow in accleration - then the best 'bang-for-ya-buck' has to be altering the gearing. I ended going up 4 teeth on the rear sprocket and didnt miss the trade off in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 16:09
Replies: 47
Views: 10,888
Posted By Iconic944ss
Put me down for a Stainless one please Stu,...

Put me down for a Stainless one please Stu, especially since Ducati Leeds have indeed confirmed that Ducati discontinued this item.

Yep, I wonder why ???

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Apr-2006, 00:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,238
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good point that man - damn! looks like I have...

Good point that man - damn! looks like I have more machining to do than I thought :(

Cheers - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Apr-2006, 00:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,238
Posted By Iconic944ss
Wheel internals - a question.

What is the purpose of the metal tube between the two wheel bearings of most wheels???

Is it simply there to ease guiding of the spindle from one side to the other or is there more to it?

Perhaps...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2006, 19:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,206
Posted By Iconic944ss
Rectifier / Regulator remounting idea\'s

Next on the menu, I have a replacement for my regulator already, I'm going to change it anyway as I figure 13 years is pretty much a warning.

I remember reading ages ago about someone in the USA...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2006, 19:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,096
Posted By Iconic944ss
Monstermob and Shazaam are both owed a long cold...

Monstermob and Shazaam are both owed a long cold one!

A casual 5 mins in the garage turned into 5 hours but, the battery does indeed seem to be beyond its best. I hooked up my jumpstarter to the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2006, 14:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,519
Posted By Iconic944ss
STU - might be the starter solenoid at...

STU - might be the starter solenoid at fault.

Apparently, you need to be brave and arc across the two posts / terminals on the solenoid body - mine easy as I turned the solenoid around so the posts...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Apr-2006, 14:10
Replies: 47
Views: 10,888
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sadly, its just too strange that only early this...

Sadly, its just too strange that only early this morning I wanted to search down the crank case protector that had been mentioned here in the past.

Bad luck and hope that you were ok.

previous...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2006, 22:49
Replies: 6
Views: 3,096
Posted By Iconic944ss
Well, this is an 18 Amp Hr battery that Derek...

Well, this is an 18 Amp Hr battery that Derek again put me onto some time ago.

It came up with a green light on the Optimate after an overnight charge so I assumed it was ok but I admit I didnt take...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2006, 22:09
Replies: 6
Views: 3,096
Posted By Iconic944ss
Starting problems revisited....again !!!

Started following Derek's advice from a previous thread regarding problems I've had with my 900ss for ages.

Today I've renewed both the earth cable from the Battery to the frame and from the back of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2006, 11:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,774
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome TassieDave, I'd forgotten about them and...

Welcome TassieDave,

I'd forgotten about them and I actually bought a std bolt kit from them on Ebay.com about 3 years ago and there are still some bolts I have not fitted yet!

I do like the look of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2006, 10:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,774
Posted By Iconic944ss
Ahhh, but the magic words 'stainless steel' are...

Ahhh, but the magic words 'stainless steel' are what swings it for me.

gotta love it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2006, 23:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,774
Posted By Iconic944ss
Brilliant Darren, thanks. I can feel my credit...

Brilliant Darren, thanks.

I can feel my credit card getting worried!

Frank
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 23:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Iconic944ss
Jasper cant remember about the adapter plates -...

Jasper cant remember about the adapter plates - look similar to the ones from Kamna:

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=234

I remember someone fitting a set of R1...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2006, 23:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,774
Posted By Iconic944ss
SS Fairing bolt collars - sources please?

Totally tired of the BLUE scruffy looking, naff Alloy bolts and collars on my 900ss.

So, I'm changing to stainless as I'm working my way through things. - I remember seeing a source somewhere for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 22:39
Replies: 56
Views: 11,524
Posted By Iconic944ss
Damm, it if wasn't for bad luck you'd have no...

Damm, it if wasn't for bad luck you'd have no luck???

Still - better to come back for 2007 stronger and fitter then ever!
(starting early with a Rossi mind-game for ya).

Take care - Frank
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By Iconic944ss
:lol: I'm sorry Phil - NOT speaking simply isnt...

:lol: I'm sorry Phil - NOT speaking simply isnt allowed ;)

OK - Just for you, my Email tells me theres a nice pair of Marchi's in Germany and the Front is even Magnesium.....Taa...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Apr-2006, 22:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,671
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sorry Henners - I'm on a steep learning curve...

Sorry Henners - I'm on a steep learning curve here.

Lover-o-bot; no worries glad to help ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Apr-2006, 21:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,671
Posted By Iconic944ss
Intro Industrial Supplies 384, York Rd, Leeds,...

Intro Industrial Supplies
384, York Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 9ED
Tel: 0113 249 4529
Classification: Bolt & Nut Stockists
Options:

* Map/Directions to Intro Industrial Supplies (1)
...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Apr-2006, 21:38
Replies: 19
Views: 3,671
Posted By Iconic944ss
Most bearing suppliers or better still fastners...

Most bearing suppliers or better still fastners supplies should have a good stock.

just look in www.yell.com
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 21:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi Eric, erm actually I got em all from Jasper -...

Hi Eric, erm actually I got em all from Jasper - as he has upgraded to something even more 'bling' for his 888.

I'm not sure what brand the adapter is actually but its very well made.

I changed my...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 19:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nope...I'd much rather a deserving racer got use...

Nope...I'd much rather a deserving racer got use out of the back one.

Is this an Ebay hint :lol::lol::lol:

Phil, I think most people now have specific searches running for the kit they are...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 19:23
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Iconic944ss
Please dont say that Jools - these babies cost me...

Please dont say that Jools - these babies cost me a fair few pennies:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Brembo-002lr.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 16:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By Iconic944ss
Used set of Sprockets free to a good DD home

Checked to see what the used rear sprocket is in my garage after the 38T thread.

I have a manky looking but very usable 37T rear and a knackered 15T front from my 900ss that any DD racer is more...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 11:34
Replies: 22
Views: 6,639
Posted By Iconic944ss
Circuit Details

Thought I'd link to my thread with circuit weblinks and details.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=29731

Saves me searching for it as well :D
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 11:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Posted By Iconic944ss
Please only respond to the post in the Market...

Please only respond to the post in the Market Place or directly to the seller.

Thank You.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 00:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Iconic944ss
Pedal bike type digital speedos can indeed be...

Pedal bike type digital speedos can indeed be used ok on motorbikes with a little care around selection and installation - I think someone on here has done it on a TD bike.

Interesting solution,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 16:23
Replies: 25
Views: 5,885
Posted By Iconic944ss
Lisa, I think you have a soft spot for Andy...

Lisa, I think you have a soft spot for Andy somehow ;)

Yes good read though this month - he brought a scarey CSS R6 bike with him that I'd never heard about before. It has a set of handlebars with a...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 14:39
Replies: 50
Views: 15,297
Posted By Iconic944ss
Damn - thats a scupper marra - things were...

Damn - thats a scupper marra - things were looking so good from reading the dyno chart.

Theres an ace website in my links for rebuilding the showa forks - but I get the impression your well...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Apr-2006, 11:55
Replies: 6
Views: 3,127
Posted By Iconic944ss
For some really good engine / parts diagrams try...

For some really good engine / parts diagrams try a download for here:

http://www.duc.nu/manuals/files.php?&file=Parts_Catalog_SS.pdf&sort=Date&skip=0&show=500

Page 11 shows the clutch in its...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 11:34
Replies: 25
Views: 5,885
Posted By Iconic944ss
Some good articles in Ride mag this month on...

Some good articles in Ride mag this month on 'active counter steering'....

Just wish I had a bike running to practise on!

:(
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