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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 18:08
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Posted By 748IOM
:lol: what ever do you mean? It could just be...

:lol: what ever do you mean?

It could just be the tension I know as I've suffered this on other bikes, I was just bothered about the clutch fluid reservoir, that along with hearing from a friend...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 15:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By 748IOM
Well I don't think it is because I only just...

Well I don't think it is because I only just stripped it and cleaned it a couple of weeks ago and I'm no expert but it looked meaty enough to me.

And before I cleaned it, it was graunching and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 15:35
Replies: 35
Views: 5,364
Posted By 748IOM
Surely it takes a lot to snap a chain?? I've...

Surely it takes a lot to snap a chain??

I've never had one go (yet!!!) and I'm generally quite slack when it comes to looking after the chain. It tends to be when it gets shiney that I think "hmm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 15:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By 748IOM
Clunky Down Shift

Just wondering what the most likely cause would be to a clunky down shift, it's gradually got worse over time and I have also noticed that its harder to find neutral when on a stand still.

If I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 19:32
Replies: 24
Views: 3,880
Posted By 748IOM
How the hell do you come to that conclusion??...

How the hell do you come to that conclusion?? :puzzled:



Surely if the engine is warmed up and maybe had an oil replacement, it should be fine. I can't see how binning it or the bike being on its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 18:25
Replies: 24
Views: 3,880
Posted By 748IOM
20,000 miles is a fair bit on any bike but it's...

20,000 miles is a fair bit on any bike but it's not excessive for 5 years no.

I've been known to do 9k in a year and thats by just riding on the Isle of Man!!

If the price is right go for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 18:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,880
Posted By 748IOM
Yeah I often get paranoid by this forum but then...

Yeah I often get paranoid by this forum but then without it I wouldn't know the good from the bad etc.

Most of what I've actually read on here has made me feel better about things and that if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2005, 19:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By 748IOM
Consider an 853...

Consider an 853 upgrade?

http://www.sigmaperformance.com/748-853.html
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2005, 15:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By 748IOM
too much information :D

too much information :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2005, 01:28
Replies: 20
Views: 4,172
Posted By 748IOM
Probably best I don't know about this. :saint:

Probably best I don't know about this. :saint:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2005, 00:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,373
Posted By 748IOM
Sounds right to me, I just checked my Haynes...

Sounds right to me, I just checked my Haynes Manual and it does cover the 748SP and it suggests as above, two bolts on the back of the swingarm and C spanner.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2005, 15:19
Replies: 20
Views: 4,172
Posted By 748IOM
OK I assume it doesn't really matter how often...

OK I assume it doesn't really matter how often you change your oil? Is there a bit of "run it gently period" after changing the oil?

Does the seal come with the replacement filter?

Lastly do I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2005, 14:43
Replies: 20
Views: 4,172
Posted By 748IOM
Little dribble

Found a little dribble of oil around my oil filter, does it sound like it just needs nicking up a bit?

Doesn't drip it just weeps a bit, I've wiped it clean but it returns.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2005, 14:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By 748IOM
For me I've found the 748 to have the best brakes...

For me I've found the 748 to have the best brakes I've owned so far, I think that has a lot to do with them being Brembo's!!

Coming from an '04 R1 that speaks volumes to me anyway.

If your brakes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 22:58
Replies: 89
Views: 15,456
Posted By 748IOM
I don't know too much either but if it was me I'd...

I don't know too much either but if it was me I'd buy the R, paint work is an easy addition and should be overlooked, its what's inside that counts ;)

The R will be the most rare and most special of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 22:45
Replies: 50
Views: 13,744
Posted By 748IOM
I guess I am easily influenced by what I read,...

I guess I am easily influenced by what I read, not in magazines because they're more than often very biased reviews but owners reviews are very important to me to give me an idea of what to expect...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 18:52
Replies: 50
Views: 13,744
Posted By 748IOM
Anything good to say

Anyone got anything good to say about Ducati's?

Reading this board over the past few days has become quite depressing and makes me wonder about my decision in buying a 748.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 13:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By 748IOM
Yeah but there is different levels of looking...

Yeah but there is different levels of looking after. Previous bikes I've owned all I've had to do is keep clean and serviced and thats all.

I think with Ducati's you do need to be a bit more hands...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 13:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By 748IOM
It is my first Duke yes and I'm fully aware that...

It is my first Duke yes and I'm fully aware that they can cost more to service and maintain than Jap bikes.

I've previously owned 10 Jap bikes and never once had a problem with any of them, my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 01:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By 748IOM
Known Fault Checklist

Has anyone ever produced a fault list of things to monitor and check on a Ducati 748?

Just wondering as it might be worth listing so that people such as myself can maintain their vehicles with a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 16:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,289
Posted By 748IOM
Follow the link below Demo Tweeks...

Follow the link below

Demo Tweeks (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/category_list.asp?cls=ROAD&grp=RP012&pgrp=R001&tlgrp=R001)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 15:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,476
Posted By 748IOM
I would, just remember that they don't offer the...

I would, just remember that they don't offer the same protection from the elements than sealed versions and so I'd be more inclined to limit their use to dry rides.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 15:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Posted By 748IOM
Rocker inspection

How difficult is it to pull the cams on a 748 to inspect Rockers?

What's the easiest/quickest way to gain access to them?

I don't see any reference to Rockers in the Haynes Manual and I think its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 15:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,476
Posted By 748IOM
It is simply a cover for the clutch to protect...

It is simply a cover for the clutch to protect the moving parts from damage, so no mods are really required although many replace the springs and bolts within the clutch for stainless type to prevent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 00:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,650
Posted By 748IOM
Don't know about Germany but to get it road...

Don't know about Germany but to get it road registered it has to go through an MOT test or equivalent.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 00:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By 748IOM
Just thought I'd finish this thread off by...

Just thought I'd finish this thread off by updating you all.

I've successfully removed the stripped bolt, drilled the head off and as suggested the rest of the bolt was easily removable as it was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks guys for all the help, thankfully managed...

Thanks guys for all the help, thankfully managed to get one from my Ducati dealer.

I will replace them with stainless in the near future, I want to run a vented cover eventually anyway but I want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 12:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By 748IOM
Yes its the bolt head thats buggered, I will be...

Yes its the bolt head thats buggered, I will be replacing all with stainless but for now I just want to get the clutch plates cleaned, so before I drill out the old bolt I just want to get another to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2005, 12:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Posted By 748IOM
Clutch Spring Bolt Size

Following on from a previous thread, I have a stripped bolt on one of the springs for the pressure plate of my clutch.

Does anyone know what the spec of these bolts are so I can source a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 23:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By 748IOM
Nelly, as always you're a star, I'll need to do...

Nelly, as always you're a star, I'll need to do that tommorrow now as I have half my tools at work.

I tried again with the torx method but as you pointed out it just made an ugly mess, too tight to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 22:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks, I did try the torx trick earlier but...

Thanks,

I did try the torx trick earlier but seeing it posted as a suggestion I may give it another go, main problem was it didn't go in far enough, might have to hammer it a bit harder.

Last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 22:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By 748IOM
Help with stripped bolt

finally got round to cleaning my clutch out today, went out to get a T handled allen key tool and set about removing the clutch spring bolts.

All was going well and then I got to the last one and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jul-2005, 23:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By 748IOM
I like the look of the see through ones (like in...

I like the look of the see through ones (like in motogp) but I've no idea where you get them from.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2005, 10:57
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks rockhopper much appreciated.

Thanks rockhopper much appreciated.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2005, 10:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By 748IOM
Thats great thanks I'll give them a call

Thats great thanks I'll give them a call
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2005, 00:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By 748IOM
Where to buy spares?

Anyone recommend anywhere prefereably online where I can source any official spares I may need to do my own servicing?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2005, 00:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,520
Posted By 748IOM
Maybe but its never done it before and after the...

Maybe but its never done it before and after the alarm started kicking off I don't want to go near it now its finally shut up. I'd rather rip the thing out, I can just see it giving me more grief...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2005, 00:44
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks but I'm sure it'll arrive tommorrow so may...

Thanks but I'm sure it'll arrive tommorrow so may as well wait now. I got some brake/clutch cleaner spray today so hopefully I'm all prepared.

I'm going to get some T handled allen keys tommorrow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 23:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,520
Posted By 748IOM
I know I hate alarms they give me nothing but...

I know I hate alarms they give me nothing but grief but its a factory fitted one with an immobiliser so its a bit more involved to remove.

Just wanting to know if anyone has removed one to make life...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 22:57
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Noisier the better!! :roll:

Noisier the better!! :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 22:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,520
Posted By 748IOM
F\'ing alarm!!

Anyone know how to remove or disable the factory alarm fitted to a 748?

My keyfob decided to not work this evening when I wanted to take it out, thankfully at home!! I stripped the keyfob to see if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 21:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By 748IOM
Servicing

Does anyone on here service their own bikes completely themselves?

How realistic is it to do such a thing?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 20:39
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Just thought I'd post an update, I took the bike...

Just thought I'd post an update, I took the bike out for a small run this evening and have noticed that what sounds like the clutch is slipping now even while riding along.

More noticeable if I slow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 02:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
The only time I used to get false neutral issues...

The only time I used to get false neutral issues was changing up between 5th and 6th and I fixed this by adjusting the gear lever to be one notch lower so I could shift it cleaner .

Is the slipping...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 00:23
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks for the link, certainly helps make things...

Thanks for the link, certainly helps make things easier.

Does anyone use any special tools for the job as described?

PS: I've ordered a Haynes Manual ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 19:12
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
My ducati dealer appears to be a bit pap anyway...

My ducati dealer appears to be a bit pap anyway so I'm not so keen on relying on them for anything.

They tend to not answer questions properly or follow things up I always end up having to chase...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 19:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks guys, I will order a haynes manual anyway...

Thanks guys, I will order a haynes manual anyway but I was a bit concerned about what would happen if I loosened the bolts holding the springs.

I wasn't sure how much pressure there is applied to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 18:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
OK thanks, is this something I could attempt...

OK thanks, is this something I could attempt myself or is it best left to the Ducati dealer?

How long roughly should the clutch plates last on a Duke? (based on average use) Am I right in thinking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 17:40
Replies: 21
Views: 4,135
Posted By 748IOM
Clutch

I posted awhile back about my clutch slipping, at least it feels like it slips, mainly if you give it slightly too many revs when pulling away it will kind of snatch and creak beneath me??

I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 23:55
Replies: 22
Views: 1,788
Posted By 748IOM
All I know is I used to worry about every little...

All I know is I used to worry about every little thing about my bikes in the past and over time, just learnt to not worry about things as much.

Still be diligent and ensure everything is kept clean...
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