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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Mar-2004, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,341
Posted By rockhopper
I think Nelly might have a headlight, i'm...

I think Nelly might have a headlight, i'm sure i've seen one somewhere in his unit.

Fairing panels appear quite often on Ebay.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 20:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,246
Posted By rockhopper
About £30 a pair for the 2 valvers and about £60...

About £30 a pair for the 2 valvers and about £60 a pair for the four valvers i think. Someone will be along soon with exact prices for you..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 09:43
Replies: 23
Views: 4,335
Posted By rockhopper
He means place something at the side of the...

He means place something at the side of the bellmouth, where the radius is, not in front of it.
If you can get hold of a copy of David Vizards book "Tuning BL A series engines" its well worth a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2004, 16:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,700
Posted By rockhopper
I got a shock when i bought my first new clutch...

I got a shock when i bought my first new clutch pack, it looked like it was already worn out before i put the blooming thing on the bike!

They come in a set, friction plates and driven plates, just...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Feb-2004, 13:08
Replies: 13
Views: 4,590
Posted By rockhopper
I think its only on the ST4S (not sure about the...

I think its only on the ST4S (not sure about the new range of bikes) My 1999 ST4 and my 1998 ST2 didnt have one.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Feb-2004, 21:36
Replies: 13
Views: 4,590
Posted By rockhopper
I admit that i havent studied the circuits for...

I admit that i havent studied the circuits for the bike but i dont think that the ignition key disables anything that it doesnt need to. It will disable the starter and lighting etc. Cheap battery...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 21:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By rockhopper
okay so i spelt it wrong!!

okay so i spelt it wrong!!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Feb-2004, 19:38
Replies: 13
Views: 4,590
Posted By rockhopper
I was always told that if you connect a battery...

I was always told that if you connect a battery charger to the battery without disconnecting the battery from the vehicle then you stand a good chance of damaging the alternator.
Do the job right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 10:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By rockhopper
My bike takes a good 30 miles to get the oil hot...

My bike takes a good 30 miles to get the oil hot enough to make the mayo go away.

Always check mine with the motor cold (or at least not having run for an hour or so) and on the center...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Feb-2004, 08:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,620
Posted By rockhopper
Youi'll soon come to realise that...

Youi'll soon come to realise that "cheap" and "Ducati" dont belong in the same sentence.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2004, 16:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
Posted By rockhopper
Lighter fluid or ordinary petrol worked for me. ...

Lighter fluid or ordinary petrol worked for me. Meths might be worth a try.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Feb-2004, 18:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,627
Posted By rockhopper
Seems to depend on which worker at the Ducati...

Seems to depend on which worker at the Ducati factory was fitting temp gauges when your bike was built. My ST2 was centigrade, the ST4 is farenheight. I dont think it is possible to change it other...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 15:40
Replies: 25
Views: 5,124
Posted By rockhopper
What make of clutch is it? How many miles has it...

What make of clutch is it? How many miles has it done?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 08:48
Replies: 14
Views: 3,111
Posted By rockhopper
My bike was the opposite when i changed to...

My bike was the opposite when i changed to D208's. I found i was putting in way to much steering effort, probably to compensate for the worn tyres. Initially flet like i was riding on a knife...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Feb-2004, 13:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,228
Posted By rockhopper
Got the insides taken out of my standard pipes...

Got the insides taken out of my standard pipes and a JHP chip. Sounds awesome.

Might have a problem on later bikes which have a cat?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By rockhopper
Crap isnt it? 105dB is twice as loud at 102dB.

Crap isnt it? 105dB is twice as loud at 102dB.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 12:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,991
Posted By rockhopper
If you do destroy the filter there is someone on...

If you do destroy the filter there is someone on this board who had made a tool to get the bottom bit out. Sorry, cant remember who it is.

I know this might sound stupid but dont forget to try and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 19:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,991
Posted By rockhopper
The screwdriver and hammer method is usually the...

The screwdriver and hammer method is usually the first thing i try! Always works unless the filter is sooo tight that it just rips it apart. If that happens then someone on here ha made a special...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 13:50
Replies: 10
Views: 3,423
Posted By rockhopper
Well blow me down, i never knew that! I've...

Well blow me down, i never knew that! I've also changed five clutches on various Ducatis and never realised there was a spring plate (dished plate as youi may know it!!). Must have just been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2004, 16:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,423
Posted By rockhopper
When the clutch is brand new the tangs on the...

When the clutch is brand new the tangs on the friction plates and the matching surface of the basket should be flat. Over time the friction plates batter the basket and form the notches you have...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Feb-2004, 20:15
Replies: 10
Views: 5,034
Posted By rockhopper
Bargain! Thats what i paid about 12 months ago...

Bargain! Thats what i paid about 12 months ago about from JHP when i changed mine. I just assumed they had gone up by now.

Best mod i made to my bike, especially as they are about the same price a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Feb-2004, 17:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,034
Posted By rockhopper
I tend to swap the plates around on mine when it...

I tend to swap the plates around on mine when it gets to its last legs. Cleaning out the dust helps as well. Re the clearance to the basket, you will find that the edges of the fingers have notches...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2004, 16:58
Replies: 10
Views: 3,423
Posted By rockhopper
Any chance of a pic?

Any chance of a pic?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,071
Posted By rockhopper
Dont forget to get some new alloy washers for the...

Dont forget to get some new alloy washers for the sump plug and the strainer (different sizes!!)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Feb-2004, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,404
Posted By rockhopper
Hmm, is that with your carbon cans Jools? Tried...

Hmm, is that with your carbon cans Jools? Tried my panniers with the cans in the up position and they wont clip on.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2004, 16:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,252
Posted By rockhopper
You cant beat a bit of Monty Python.

You cant beat a bit of Monty Python.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2004, 16:44
Replies: 13
Views: 3,080
Posted By rockhopper
I fancy having my cams set up correctly one day...

I fancy having my cams set up correctly one day but to be honest i think you need to have it done as part of a general blue print of the engine. 7 degrees sounds a heck of a lot but its a bit less...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2004, 12:20
Replies: 27
Views: 14,291
Posted By rockhopper
I think the panniers and frame have always been...

I think the panniers and frame have always been around the £400 mark. Not bad value compared to BMW for example but bloody expensive for two plastic boxes!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Feb-2004, 08:54
Replies: 27
Views: 14,291
Posted By rockhopper
The other good thing about the ducati panniers is...

The other good thing about the ducati panniers is that they are close to the bike which makes filtering easier. I think the mirrors are the widest part of my bike with the boxes on.

The ST2 is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Feb-2004, 21:16
Replies: 27
Views: 14,291
Posted By rockhopper
The panniers are made by Nonfango and are custom...

The panniers are made by Nonfango and are custom made for the ST series. If you have a look at my site you will see some pic of my bike. There is a frame arrangement which i dont think looks too...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Feb-2004, 16:48
Replies: 27
Views: 14,291
Posted By rockhopper
I can answer some of your questions.. 3) I have...

I can answer some of your questions..

3) I have read the ST2 headlight was cr@p. How good/bad is the ST4S light ?

ST2, ST4 and ST4s all have the same headlights

4) Luggage. What are they like with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Jan-2004, 10:48
Replies: 23
Views: 5,534
Posted By rockhopper
Brushing engine oil onto the chain is effectivly...

Brushing engine oil onto the chain is effectivly what a Scotoiler does although i think they use something similar to chainsaw oil.

I seem to remember that most manufacturers recommend EP80/90 gear...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jan-2004, 20:23
Replies: 23
Views: 5,534
Posted By rockhopper
I think the reason for lubing a warm chain is so...

I think the reason for lubing a warm chain is so that the lube flows into the chain easier and then the lube has a chance to dry before the next time you ride the bike and doesnt get thrown off all...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jan-2004, 16:47
Replies: 23
Views: 5,534
Posted By rockhopper
Also most people tend to have their scotoilers...

Also most people tend to have their scotoilers turned up way too high. I've used about 750ml of oil in 7000 miles (one and a half bottles, i think there is 500ml in a bottle although i could be...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jan-2004, 16:44
Replies: 23
Views: 5,534
Posted By rockhopper
Havent needed to adjust my chain once in the 7000...

Havent needed to adjust my chain once in the 7000 miles since i fitted a scotoiler. I give the side plates a brush with engine oil while its sitting in the garage over the winter and if its wet when...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2004, 21:10
Replies: 44
Views: 10,209
Posted By rockhopper
Dont you also need the smaller disks to get the...

Dont you also need the smaller disks to get the full benefit? Add another £400 to the bill!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 12:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By rockhopper
I wasnt trying to say it was anything to worry...

I wasnt trying to say it was anything to worry about! I just find it a bit odd that the dealer wouldnt have put a new sticker on a brand new bike, not least for waterpoofing the bung. Although i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2004, 08:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By rockhopper
I think the trimmer sets the idle mixture so it...

I think the trimmer sets the idle mixture so it may well have been adjusted at first service time. Come on Nelly, where are you when i need you!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2004, 19:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By rockhopper
There is a little trimmer in there that the...

There is a little trimmer in there that the dealer might have needed to adjust at some stage. Cant remember what it does but i'm sure my good friend will be along to remind me!

I would however...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jan-2004, 13:50
Replies: 13
Views: 6,295
Posted By rockhopper
The paintjob on Pauls bike does look rather good...

The paintjob on Pauls bike does look rather good but i have also seen some not so good stuff from Dream Machine. Are Mooneys still doing paint jobs?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2004, 14:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,786
Posted By rockhopper
Unsrung weight is important though. The disks,...

Unsrung weight is important though. The disks, wheels etc are not supported by the suspension so any weight you can loose here gives the suspension an easier time.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2004, 10:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,363
Posted By rockhopper
All you do is type what you are looking for in...

All you do is type what you are looking for in the address bar of Internet Explorer. In this instance you type "Life is Beautiful.pps" It brings up links to Norton site and Mcafee etc. Not exactly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jan-2004, 19:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,363
Posted By rockhopper
Fake virus I'm afraid. I do wish people...

Fake virus I'm afraid. I do wish people would check before posting alerts like this.


http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=description&virus_k=99307
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2004, 18:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,882
Posted By rockhopper
Speedo drive is off the front wheel. It will read...

Speedo drive is off the front wheel. It will read wrongly though cos the front wheel wont be on the ground for much of the time!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 21:02
Replies: 36
Views: 5,044
Posted By rockhopper
With slicks on you can brake hard deep into the...

With slicks on you can brake hard deep into the corner. I ride with two fingers always on the front brake but if i come to a quick corner i take my fingers off the lever once i'm comitted to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 09:32
Replies: 36
Views: 5,044
Posted By rockhopper
Remember that if the bike will get round the...

Remember that if the bike will get round the coner wih the brakes on then it will certainly get round without them! Just lean it a bit more. Braking with the bike leaning means the tyre has to do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2003, 18:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,416
Posted By rockhopper
It means that at some stage someone has had the...

It means that at some stage someone has had the ECU open for whatever reason.

You can get new stickers for about £7.00 i think if it worries you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2003, 16:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,572
Posted By rockhopper
Bum, thought i might have sold it for you there...

Bum, thought i might have sold it for you there mate!

Must be a bike out there that it will fit!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2003, 15:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,572
Posted By rockhopper
Nellys got one of the old style ones i think. I...

Nellys got one of the old style ones i think. I guess he'll be around later.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Dec-2003, 23:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,663
Posted By rockhopper
I thought it was just to mop up any fluid that...

I thought it was just to mop up any fluid that might leak out of the cap....
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