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Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2003, 16:15
Replies: 9
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Posted By nelly
There are 2 or 3 different pipe options for the...

There are 2 or 3 different pipe options for the 999. Regardless of which one has been fitted, it should have been finished off with a replacement ECU. The exhaust swap has a greater effect on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2003, 15:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,517
Posted By nelly
There isn't a manual enrichment on the...

There isn't a manual enrichment on the fueling as such.
The "choke" simply cocks the throttles open a little and from this, along with the air, engine temps. The ecu fuels it accordingly.
If...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2003, 14:33
Replies: 9
Views: 3,517
Posted By nelly
Is it tied to the engine temperature? You say it...

Is it tied to the engine temperature? You say it does it for 3 or 4 miles then behaves?
It could be the ECU trying to fuel for a varying engine temp. Once it's up to "normal" and the stat is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2003, 12:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By nelly
The method I've used to straighten them out...

The method I've used to straighten them out is to use some long shoulder (or machine) screws. They are used for dowelling machine fixtures etc.
These have the right thread, but then the bolt...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2003, 21:54
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By nelly
I'll be about FB. A few things to sort, but...

I'll be about FB. A few things to sort, but I won't be far away. Love to cya. ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2003, 20:06
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By nelly
I look forward to it FB...........very much so...

I look forward to it FB...........very much so :devil:
I've yet to get the first Cornerspeed kitted 855 on the Dyno. Hoping to be there in a couple of weeks.
Originally a BP vs. your SPS and a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2003, 17:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By nelly
The standard gearing on the 748 is 14t on the...

The standard gearing on the 748 is 14t on the front.
You can get 13t, but they are rarer than hens teeth.
The other problem is that the radius starts getting pretty close to being too much for the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Nov-2003, 16:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,968
Posted By nelly
Not the perfect solution, but get a few good...

Not the perfect solution, but get a few good photos and "apply" the different colours using Photoshop or similar. It'll give you an idea what will and won't work.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2003, 11:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By nelly
As Chris suggests the Tsubaki Sigma chain is...

As Chris suggests the Tsubaki Sigma chain is excellent.
I used DID for years, and have no problem with using it again, it's just that Tsubaki is, IMO, so much better. You could tow an oil...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2003, 11:11
Replies: 40
Views: 13,189
Posted By nelly
I find that once a bike is "truely"...

I find that once a bike is "truely" clean, then keeping on top of it is pretty easy.
I "stripped" my 748 down two years ago, see "9 1/2 weeks" on the old board.
After that, If the bike gets really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 16:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,781
Posted By nelly
I think there was a "rumour" that a few...

I think there was a "rumour" that a few had failed, but I think that's all it was.
The rockers are different for the testastretta heads. The oil feed has also been improved as this was one of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 14:43
Replies: 13
Views: 3,582
Posted By nelly
Ducati are pretty good with mods........so long...

Ducati are pretty good with mods........so long as there parts are used and there people fit them.

i appreciate the PC or a FIM wouldn't affect the rockers, but if you give them a loophole they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 13:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,582
Posted By nelly
Make sure the fitting of the Power Commander...

Make sure the fitting of the Power Commander won't invalidate the warranty?? Check with Snells.
It's not an "approved" Ducati mod and probably (?) not going to be fitted by a Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 11:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,582
Posted By nelly
Mutts, I can't recall the service schedules...

Mutts, I can't recall the service schedules off hand but because the warranty is coming to a close, I'd suggest the following

1. Should I have the belts changed?
Yes, they are subject to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2003, 22:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,081
Posted By nelly
Sorry Kevin, not a clue on the clips as yet....

Sorry Kevin, not a clue on the clips as yet. I'm still favouring the wire and pliers trick :D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Nov-2003, 22:05
Replies: 2
Views: 3,038
Posted By nelly
There is a modified piston available made by...

There is a modified piston available made by Evoluzione from the States. It's made from alloy and carries three O-rings which is a far better sealing arrangement.
I have a couple in stock @ £18...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2003, 21:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,081
Posted By nelly
Top yoke clamp bolts - 21Nm Bottom yoke clamp...

Top yoke clamp bolts - 21Nm
Bottom yoke clamp bolts - 19Nm
Handlebar brackets - 10Nm

I'll get me anorak................I actually knew those off the top of me head :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2003, 12:46
Replies: 17
Views: 4,059
Posted By nelly
......and they do!! Well at least I do. Beats RED...

......and they do!! Well at least I do. Beats RED :frog:

Nice looking bike. Looks well finished off to, which makes all the difference.
And seriously, I LIKE blue anodising :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 22:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,946
Posted By nelly
There are a few different ally plate packs out...

There are a few different ally plate packs out there.
The three I know the best are the Surflex/JHP/Ducati Performance ones, the Bucci ones and the standard ST4S ones.
The first are the most...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Nov-2003, 14:19
Replies: 5
Views: 3,083
Posted By nelly
On the crowfoot, it's negliagble. The ones I...

On the crowfoot, it's negliagble. The ones I have are 25mm from drive centre to stud/nut centre so that's 2.5%. Thats within the tolerance of 5% that Ducati specify, so I'd set the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 14:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By nelly
Make one?? seriously, I've made a few clips...

Make one?? seriously, I've made a few clips like this before. Get some wire, stainless welding rod for instance, of the correct gauge and copy the clip you have.
You only need a couple of snipe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 14:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,351
Posted By nelly
120/60 is the standard 748 front size. You can...

120/60 is the standard 748 front size.
You can run 120/70 as per the 9**'s. I have and the front feels a little more "planted"
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2003, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 3,083
Posted By nelly
you can use a crowfoot spanner on you wrench. Not...

you can use a crowfoot spanner on you wrench. Not the "perfect" way, but it does work OK.
My first tool was a spanner with a 1/2" socket welded in the center, then an allowance made on the torque...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2003, 14:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By nelly
It appears the connector is a "tap"...

It appears the connector is a "tap" into the fuel pump circuit.
As said above, pull the loop connector and the pump stops.
The brown/white is a Marrelli wire ID and appears no where else on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2003, 12:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,578
Posted By nelly
The diagnostic connector is a three way jobbie....

The diagnostic connector is a three way jobbie. It comes out of the rubber neck that seals the main ECU loom.
Not sure what the two way connector is? I have a bike in here at the moment that appears...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2003, 21:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,331
Posted By nelly
Front discs may well be a differnt offset....

Front discs may well be a differnt offset. I'm pretty sure you can use your own discs or if needed, have some spacers turned up to "offset" the calipers to compensate.
I think the R uses a 5.5"...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2003, 16:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,913
Posted By nelly
Must have been some brick!! If you need any more...

Must have been some brick!!
If you need any more info or help, drop us a mail.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2003, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 2,913
Posted By nelly
When you say it starts to run on one cylinder...

When you say it starts to run on one cylinder when the cooling system cuts in, do you mean the fan starts or it just begins to get up to temperature?
If water is getting into the front cylinder it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2003, 13:02
Replies: 19
Views: 6,400
Posted By nelly
Lee, ABBA number is 01621 854489

Lee, ABBA number is 01621 854489
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 22:27
Replies: 19
Views: 6,400
Posted By nelly
I thought the fitting kits were £10?? Have you...

I thought the fitting kits were £10?? Have you rung ABBA directly?
Yes, you just get two more lumps of metal. They're not a whole lot different to the standard cups you get with the stand. But...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 22:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,333
Posted By nelly
There's a large circlip on the sprocket...

There's a large circlip on the sprocket carrier assembly. These have been known to wear the groove in which they sit, giving play in the whole assembly.
You'll need to pull the sprocket...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 12:08
Replies: 19
Views: 6,400
Posted By nelly
Prior to using an ABBA stand, I used a steel bar...

Prior to using an ABBA stand, I used a steel bar thru' the swingarm pivot and put and axle stand under each end......
12mm or 14mm bar goes straight through.
Lift the bike on the paddock stand,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2003, 11:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By nelly
As said before, if your going to fit some pipes...

As said before, if your going to fit some pipes you really need to fit the appropriate eprom and get the bike set up to suit.
It may run OK without touching anything but you will not get the benefit,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2003, 16:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,951
Posted By nelly
This is their web address rob...

This is their web address rob http://www.customcruisers.com/

there are a couple of other phone numbers 01773 541445 / 01773 608489
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 10:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By nelly
Or the regulator is on it's way...

Or the regulator is on it's way out/connector melted??
You might be getting the voltage reading to indicate a charge but the loading of the lights might be dawing too much current than the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2003, 10:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,951
Posted By nelly
I did a lot of research and searching when I was...

I did a lot of research and searching when I was fitting the workshop out and whilst I don't know what sort of money the MM lift is, I would suggest it's worth spending as much as you can...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Oct-2003, 22:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,301
Posted By nelly
The 749R is now at the top of my wanted list...

The 749R is now at the top of my wanted list :o
For the money, the list of extras and goodies on it is awesome. As much as the 999R and then some........carbon belt covers, slipper, bigger...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2003, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 3,696
Posted By nelly
You can adjust the fast idle speed by adjusting...

You can adjust the fast idle speed by adjusting the slack in the throttle cable with the adjuster on the throttle housing. Less slack will increase it, more will reduce it.
Mine runs at about 1200rpm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2003, 17:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,567
Posted By nelly
The last known details I have for them are...

The last known details I have for them are
SPONDON ENGINEERING LTD
78 Nottingham Road
Spondon
Derby, DE2 7AL
TEL: 01332 662157

Don't know if they are correct as of today but I doubt they have...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Oct-2003, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 4,080
Posted By nelly
The injection system relies on more than the idle...

The injection system relies on more than the idle CO to run correctly.
The throttle position sensor is the real key to having it all running correctly.
If the idle CO is adjusted to "compensate" for...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Oct-2003, 09:49
Replies: 5
Views: 4,080
Posted By nelly
I've never "got on" with Champion...

I've never "got on" with Champion plugs. I prefer to use NGK. The plug you need is a DCPR9E or alternatively the DCPR9EVX.
Paul's right in that the plug is probably fine and you'll...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2003, 09:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,522
Posted By nelly
Nigel, depending upon the model of alarm you can...

Nigel, depending upon the model of alarm you can decrease the sensitivity a little by unscrewing the mounting screws a little.
The unit shouldn't be screwed down tight anyhow. It won't fall...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2003, 20:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,522
Posted By nelly
Have to agree, but like so many things if the...

Have to agree, but like so many things if the switch wasn't there, it could give the insurance company a great big loop hole to jump through????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2003, 19:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,522
Posted By nelly
Your alarm should have a micro switch to cover...

Your alarm should have a micro switch to cover the area where it's mounted. In your case when the seat is lifted it should go off. In weeksys case for example the fairing panel should be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2003, 14:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,470
Posted By nelly
There is another source to. There is a tiny oil...

There is another source to. There is a tiny oil seal where the pushrod comes out of the input shaft, immediately behind the pressure plate.
If the oil is behind the basket then it is the big oil...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2003, 12:33
Replies: 22
Views: 5,702
Posted By nelly
There has been a change in SC but whether or not...

There has been a change in SC but whether or not the pushrod was changed I couldn't tell you for sure.
I have a 748E in at the moment with the new SC and the pushrod on that is 326mm long.
There...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Oct-2003, 16:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,219
Posted By nelly
Yes Paul I sell the oil. As far as tools go,...

Yes Paul I sell the oil.
As far as tools go, it's a little more involved that uncrewing the preload thingy as the oil height needs to be set with the spring, spacers etc removed.
Although not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2003, 20:09
Replies: 25
Views: 4,011
Posted By nelly
If it's only running on one cylinder then...

If it's only running on one cylinder then it's unlikely that the main connections of the fuel system are at fault.
Although the plug is sparking, it could be so weak as to get "blown" out...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Oct-2003, 19:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,319
Posted By nelly
Bendix seem to be flavour of the month at the...

Bendix seem to be flavour of the month at the moment. Not too expensive and less abrasive on the discs, especially cast ones.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2003, 10:19
Replies: 10
Views: 3,376
Posted By nelly
Noticed the other day that Halfords are doing...

Noticed the other day that Halfords are doing similar stuff. Only in silver though by the looks of it
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