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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Nov-2005, 13:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
Posted By Derek
Jools, Just had a look at the parts manuals for...

Jools,

Just had a look at the parts manuals for the ST2 and the ST4s. The part no's for the spindles for both bikes are the same - so no problem there.
The steel swinging arm is clamped by pinch...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Nov-2005, 10:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,450
Posted By Derek
I have an ART carbon fibre tank shield. Rather...

I have an ART carbon fibre tank shield. Rather wider than an ordinary tank protector, it covers the whole rear of the tank from the filler cap to the top of the seat, fits well and the quality is...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Nov-2005, 11:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By Derek
I'm surprised at that. Front silvering isn't very...

I'm surprised at that. Front silvering isn't very durable at all.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 18:25
Replies: 21
Views: 4,638
Posted By Derek
For some places that might be normal MoT but it...

For some places that might be normal MoT but it does seem a bit lax.
They should be checking tyres for tread and no cuts or bumps, fork bushes and seals, swinging arm bearings, wheel bearings and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2005, 16:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By Derek
I've never fitted a set to a 916/996/998 etc but...

I've never fitted a set to a 916/996/998 etc but I don't believe they are any different from anything else. You will need a long drift about 9-12" long, a length of 3/8" or 1/2 rod is ok. Lay the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Nov-2005, 14:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By Derek
Jeweller's rouge and lots of elbow grease might...

Jeweller's rouge and lots of elbow grease might do it. Apparently toothpaste can also be used to polish out light scratches.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Nov-2005, 10:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By Derek
I wrap it in a plastic bag with a handful of...

I wrap it in a plastic bag with a handful of "Do not eat" packets - silica gel.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Oct-2005, 12:38
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By Derek
I'm quite happy to drain the fuel system and get...

I'm quite happy to drain the fuel system and get round the condensation problem by emptying the tank completely and storing it in the attic.


I once filled the tank of the bevel 900ss I used to have...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Oct-2005, 11:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,229
Posted By Derek
Might get away with the gold foot pegs but the...

Might get away with the gold foot pegs but the hangers are over the top.
Yeuch!!
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2005, 18:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By Derek
Are these the same as the carby 900ss mirrors? If...

Are these the same as the carby 900ss mirrors?
If so they are glued in with couple of blobs of putty like stuff. Bit like a sticky mastic. One of mine used to detach itself at the outside edge when...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2005, 13:57
Replies: 27
Views: 4,774
Posted By Derek
And wee short legs don't reach the ground so...

And wee short legs don't reach the ground so easily :D
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2005, 11:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By Derek
MD, Mine is an '03 and there is one parking...

MD,

Mine is an '03 and there is one parking light in middle but I don't see why you couldn't change your running lights for LEDs.
For the rear this might be what you want:...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Derek
The pinch bolt torque is 19Nm ±5% The spindle nut...

The pinch bolt torque is 19Nm ±5%
The spindle nut is 63Nm ±5%
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 12:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By Derek
I converted my SS to LED tail light. It wasn't...

I converted my SS to LED tail light. It wasn't too difficult. The thing is to fill the whole of the unit with an array of LEDs so that it is uniformly lit all over. Using ultra-bright LEDs at half...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Oct-2005, 12:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,167
Posted By Derek
Frank, I have 2 pages of them! Send me your...

Frank,

I have 2 pages of them! Send me your email and I'll send you it as html.

Derek
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Oct-2005, 11:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,774
Posted By Derek
If you are reaching the max preload then you need...

If you are reaching the max preload then you need a heavier spring. Not something I'd advise on doing yourself unless you have a suitable spring compressor. Pity you missed us on Sunday. Still, as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Oct-2005, 10:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By Derek
I had a set on my 900SS. Looked good, sounded...

I had a set on my 900SS. Looked good, sounded great and fitted perfectly. Bos cans are bike specific not just a universal can with a link pipe.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Oct-2005, 10:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,996
Posted By Derek
Probably doesn't matter too much for an injected...

Probably doesn't matter too much for an injected bike but on a carbed bike the fuel in the float bowls will evaporate and leave a gum which can easliy block up the pilot or cold start jets, or worse...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Oct-2005, 10:29
Replies: 27
Views: 4,774
Posted By Derek
Ratchet, good to hear you've got the bike now and...

Ratchet, good to hear you've got the bike now and are having fun with it. as Darryl says preload adjustment is with the knob at the RH side. I don't know what you weigh but I'm around 190lbs .I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Oct-2005, 18:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,996
Posted By Derek
These days I always lay the bike up for the...

These days I always lay the bike up for the winter. This is what I have done;
Take the battery off and given it a trickle charge once a month. I'd use an Optimiser if I had one.
Change the oil...
Forum: Monsters 11-Oct-2005, 12:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,261
Posted By Derek
Dave, You can just replace the monster m/cyl...

Dave,

You can just replace the monster m/cyl with a superbike and i's remote reservoir. A friend with an early SS which uses the same boxy masters as the monsters did just that.
The only difficult...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Oct-2005, 11:24
Replies: 35
Views: 5,420
Posted By Derek
Yes got mine last week. Thanks Nat. :)

Yes got mine last week. Thanks Nat. :)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Oct-2005, 12:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,776
Posted By Derek
The ST4 and ST4s were also affected. I don't...

The ST4 and ST4s were also affected. I don't think it applied to the ST2 but it may have done.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Oct-2005, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Derek
POR 15 Motorcycle Tank Repair kit is what you...

POR 15 Motorcycle Tank Repair kit is what you need.

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8222

I used it on my '95 900SS whith excellent results. It includes a metal cleaner, rust...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2005, 15:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,776
Posted By Derek
This recall also applied to the other ST models....

This recall also applied to the other ST models. The air box breather hose is supposed to locate in a grommet in the lower fairing panel but it is possible that it may not be fitted properly when the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Sep-2005, 11:08
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By Derek
And a lot of money at that - for a couple of...

And a lot of money at that - for a couple of bulbs. But I do like to see where I'm going. Purchase isn't likely to be for a while yet ( over the wintwer probably) but if/when I go ahead I will report...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Sep-2005, 11:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By Derek
Glad to hear that it has been worth spending the...

Glad to hear that it has been worth spending the cash on.
I've just had a quote of £239 for an H1/H3 HID kit from www.hids4u.co.uk (http://www.hids4u.co.uk/default.asp)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 12:02
Replies: 30
Views: 11,227
Posted By Derek
I did a Google search and came up with...

I did a Google search and came up with this.

"Stripping anodized aluminum is fast and easy. You need sodium hydroxide to do it. It is available commercially at chemical supply places. You can use...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2005, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,369
Posted By Derek
Wet clutches are generally larger with a greater...

Wet clutches are generally larger with a greater surface area of plates to enable them to grip even immersed in oil. This of course means they are also heavier - another reason to stick with a dry...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Sep-2005, 17:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,439
Posted By Derek
I've experienced the same as Jools. Dodgy oil...

I've experienced the same as Jools. Dodgy oil switch was the culprit. Remember though that the oil switch indicates lack of oil pressure not low oil level, which would need to be very low indeed for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2005, 16:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,065
Posted By Derek
The 2002 900ss will take a 180/55 tyre. Can't...

The 2002 900ss will take a 180/55 tyre. Can't answer your other questions but I'd be surprised if you couldn't swao the motors.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2005, 14:18
Replies: 17
Views: 1,847
Posted By Derek
At one time the first service was free apart from...

At one time the first service was free apart from the materials - oil & filter. The dealer was reimbursed by the manufacturer, looks like most of them charge the customer for it now.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Sep-2005, 18:01
Replies: 25
Views: 4,826
Posted By Derek
At that price it is almost certainly just the ...

At that price it is almost certainly just the plates, probably excess clearance at the tangs. Labour should be next to nothing anyway. It only takes about 15 minutes to change them. Make sure you...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Sep-2005, 15:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,826
Posted By Derek
My ST4s has over 6,000 on it now and no problems...

My ST4s has over 6,000 on it now and no problems from the clutch. It is heavy, like all of them and a but clattery but no where near as much as my 900ss was, thanks to the alloy plates.
I ran the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Sep-2005, 10:44
Replies: 36
Views: 7,417
Posted By Derek
Right enough. Make sure everything is at the...

Right enough. Make sure everything is at the factory settings and work from there.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2005, 13:32
Replies: 3
Views: 3,470
Posted By Derek
The PPG paint code for red up to '98 is...

The PPG paint code for red up to '98 is 473.101
From '99 on it is 487.111
Unfortunately as a '98 model, your's may be either.
If its yellow it is 473.201
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Sep-2005, 10:41
Replies: 36
Views: 7,417
Posted By Derek
Ratchet, There are probably plenty others who can...

Ratchet,
There are probably plenty others who can advise you better than me on suspension settings and bear in mind that they will be different for every rider depending on their weigt and type of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Sep-2005, 16:07
Replies: 30
Views: 11,227
Posted By Derek
Using a brush head on a bench grinder is easiest...

Using a brush head on a bench grinder is easiest but it may not get into all the corners and nooks and crannies. Using a drill with assorted shapes can get at all of the bits but you will have to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Sep-2005, 10:47
Replies: 30
Views: 11,227
Posted By Derek
I polished the pipes on my SS to mirror finish (...

I polished the pipes on my SS to mirror finish ( well nearly). I used various wire brushes on an electric drill to start with. This stripped off all the brown discolouration. I also used a few flap...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Sep-2005, 10:26
Replies: 36
Views: 7,417
Posted By Derek
Congrats Ratchet. Sounds like a nice bike - shame...

Congrats Ratchet. Sounds like a nice bike - shame about the colour though ;)
I don't fancy that 250 miles on the Monster much either but you'll love the return trip.
Since you're only about 30 miles...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2005, 17:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By Derek
The slave is the cylinder thing held on to the...

The slave is the cylinder thing held on to the LH cover with 3 screws just forward of your left boot.
Yes damage where the seal seats. The OEM cycliner is just soft aluminium and can get easliy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2005, 16:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By Derek
If the level has dropped the fluid must have gone...

If the level has dropped the fluid must have gone somewhere, so yes a new slave cylinder seal is probably required. ProTwins do an X-ring seal that works much better for about £2. Check the condition...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Sep-2005, 14:08
Replies: 36
Views: 7,417
Posted By Derek
Ratchet, Would that be the yellow ST4s in Perth...

Ratchet,

Would that be the yellow ST4s in Perth Motorcycles you are looking at?
I had a test drive of an ST4 they were selling last spring. They had the £3000 excess so like Henry I rode it verty...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2005, 11:01
Replies: 35
Views: 5,420
Posted By Derek
Can you put me down for a roll please? Derek

Can you put me down for a roll please?

Derek
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Sep-2005, 22:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By Derek
This is an unwanted byproduct of current unleaded...

This is an unwanted byproduct of current unleaded petrols. Before consigning your carburator parts to the bin try leaving them immersed in cellulose thinners for a few days. It usually softens the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2005, 14:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,980
Posted By Derek
Under the LH instument panel cover there is a...

Under the LH instument panel cover there is a small 8mm hex head screw facing back from the rear of the head light. Anti clock lowers the beam, clockwise raises it. Under the RH cover there is a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Sep-2005, 11:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,882
Posted By Derek
I'm about to put on a second set of Conti Road...

I'm about to put on a second set of Conti Road Attacks. I've found them to be a great tyre with all the grip I've ever needed, wet or dry. I'm getting about four and a half thousand on the rear which...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Aug-2005, 10:57
Replies: 27
Views: 5,845
Posted By Derek
I eventually got out last night and noticed all...

I eventually got out last night and noticed all of the above. The only thing I didn't care for was that now I can only reach the ground with my toes - I felt a bit perched to start with. On the way...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Aug-2005, 11:03
Replies: 27
Views: 5,845
Posted By Derek
On Sunday afternoon I removed the ride height...

On Sunday afternoon I removed the ride height adjuster, loosened everything off and put it back to together with plenty of waxoil as advised by Jools. I adjusted it for about 12mm clearance between...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 18:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By Derek
The clutch fluid will slowly turn black. It's...

The clutch fluid will slowly turn black. It's particles from the slave seal material which causes it. Over the winter the blackness in my SS settled to the bottom of the reservoir. I then drained the...
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