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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 17:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,399
Posted By BDG
F...... Copper. Arrgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its a soft metal used a lot for plumbing, prone to corrosion and i had a bad batch throughout my old house that sprung small pin ***** leaks all over the place. Net result several new ceilings and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 17:32
Replies: 62
Views: 17,806
Posted By BDG
Thanks Ray.

Thanks Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 02:21
Replies: 62
Views: 17,806
Posted By BDG
On the theme of 'smaller' number plates Andy, do...

On the theme of 'smaller' number plates Andy, do you know if its an old wife's tale that if you're number plate is only 6 rather than 7 digits, as long as the number size and number spacing is legal...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2006, 21:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,787
Posted By BDG
Ha ha, i still prefer the good old maps and local...

Ha ha, i still prefer the good old maps and local knowledge
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2006, 20:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,787
Posted By BDG
I was out but playing on the KTM

I was out but playing on the KTM
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Apr-2006, 00:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,979
Posted By BDG
Bleeding 'ell i'll be safe from dodgy doctored...

Bleeding 'ell i'll be safe from dodgy doctored pix being posted for a while:lol:

Hope it all goes well
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,539
Posted By BDG
50 pence:lol::devil: what do the audience say,...

50 pence:lol::devil:

what do the audience say, higher or lower
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2006, 14:18
Replies: 29
Views: 3,209
Posted By BDG
Ferkin 'ell Tone, you weren't supposed to test...

Ferkin 'ell Tone, you weren't supposed to test the roo suit out that quickly, hope its nowt serious and the knee gets better soon.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2006, 18:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
Posted By BDG
Shazaam originally produced the gearing table

Shazaam originally produced the gearing table
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2006, 14:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,003
Posted By BDG
I've dropped a tooth of the front sprocket on my...

I've dropped a tooth of the front sprocket on my last 3 996 engined bikes and it a big improvement. Throotle response is better in higher gears as well coming out of bends and top speed isn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 19:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,581
Posted By BDG
Nice job Harv, looks mint, did you add the Ohlins...

Nice job Harv, looks mint, did you add the Ohlins forks and the 4 pad calipers?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 02:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By BDG
At least you've got hair:(

At least you've got hair:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 02:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By BDG
You must have had more to drink than me Kev, or...

You must have had more to drink than me Kev, or its the drugs:lol: Normal service will be resumed, don't worry
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 01:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By BDG
I'd be inclined to agree with Skidlids coz he's...

I'd be inclined to agree with Skidlids coz he's clever and i'm not, but my 996r which is essentially the same engine as the 998s has a full 50mm system
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 16:37
Replies: 25
Views: 4,683
Posted By BDG
Thats miles better, really wish my wife could do...

Thats miles better, really wish my wife could do that:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 15:53
Replies: 25
Views: 4,683
Posted By BDG
What did JHP do, put in the tumble dryer on max,...

What did JHP do, put in the tumble dryer on max, it certainly worked. My wife must be a fully qualified JHP mechanic as well:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 13:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,833
Posted By BDG
Ray the 996R does not come with a carbon seat...

Ray the 996R does not come with a carbon seat unit, i actually prefer the looks of the vented seat unit to the slightly more bulbous smooth unit, then again i also prefer the vented fairings on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 14:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,759
Posted By BDG
I wouldn't expect to walk into somewhere i hadn't...

I wouldn't expect to walk into somewhere i hadn't bought anything and expect to get something for free, so yes it's usual to charge. £6 is a lot for a bit of acid (you may get some cheaper from that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2006, 20:01
Replies: 18
Views: 2,345
Posted By BDG
I'd suggest Evertons Baglux as they protect the...

I'd suggest Evertons Baglux as they protect the tank from getting scratched.

You've got to be very carefull with magnetic bags when you take them on and off as the slighest piece of grit will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 14:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By BDG
Martin i've got a spare tank if you ever need to...

Martin

i've got a spare tank if you ever need to borrow one (as long as i don't need it at the same time of course).

Mind you i lent it out in October and haven't seen it since:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 18:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,477
Posted By BDG
Its down to you to remember and its 3 years...

Its down to you to remember and its 3 years fromdate of first reg.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 17:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,169
Posted By BDG
Oh dear sad fact time. Of my 3 CX500's 1 had...

Oh dear sad fact time.

Of my 3 CX500's 1 had stood for 2 years and snapped its cam chain within a few hundred miles of buying it, so i agree with Paul, very expensive.

The first one just ate cam...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 14:34
Replies: 33
Views: 5,964
Posted By BDG
A few comments about servicing costs, if you've...

A few comments about servicing costs, if you've done a bit of research into Ducati ownership, and most magazines do mention high servicing costs, then you should be aware of this downside to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Feb-2006, 16:08
Replies: 19
Views: 3,848
Posted By BDG
I've owned an ST4, ST4S, Multi, early Triumph ST...

I've owned an ST4, ST4S, Multi, early Triumph ST (plus 3 VFR's) and the best out of the lot was the ST4S. (and covered anything from a minimum of 4500 miles upto 20,000+ miles on them).

I'll echo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 00:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By BDG
Give Nelly a call at Cornerspeed on 01623 758877,...

Give Nelly a call at Cornerspeed on 01623 758877, preferably in the morning, or havea look at

www.drunken.mechanical.genius.with.a.beer.can.on.his.head.co.uk

or http://cornerspeed.co.uk

I've got...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 20-Feb-2006, 16:56
Replies: 11
Views: 14,749
Posted By BDG
Its a snip

Its a snip
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 20-Feb-2006, 14:51
Replies: 11
Views: 14,749
Posted By BDG
Ian, BTW do you want to chain up your bike or...

Ian, BTW do you want to chain up your bike or those wobbly monsters in yer avatar?
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 20-Feb-2006, 14:50
Replies: 11
Views: 14,749
Posted By BDG
The Fire Brigades "Jaws of Life"...

The Fire Brigades "Jaws of Life" croppers failed, both hand and hydraulic croppers.

Of course there are ways and means of cutting anything, obviously not best discussed on a public forum, but...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 20-Feb-2006, 12:41
Replies: 11
Views: 14,749
Posted By BDG
I'll second , third and forth the Alamx...

I'll second , third and forth the Alamx stuff.

I've done some testing for them using Fire Bridgade tools and mates engineering shop.

Almax stuff is the best, and they have very quickly cut what i...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 17-Feb-2006, 20:45
Replies: 7
Views: 3,299
Posted By BDG
Hi and welcome I think Martin has addressed a...

Hi and welcome

I think Martin has addressed a lot of the issues very well, but i can add a few comments.

I found that the standard screen on the 03/04 models was rubbish and fitted a Ducati...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Feb-2006, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Posted By BDG
Screwdriver chips, there's some animals about, a...

Screwdriver chips, there's some animals about, a piece of copper pipe with the end bent over works well as its softer than the rings and doesn't mark them.

Don't ask me how i know:lol:

I've got a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 17:24
Replies: 46
Views: 7,149
Posted By BDG
Say hello to him from me, make it nice and early...

Say hello to him from me, make it nice and early so you wake him up:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 02:22
Replies: 29
Views: 4,740
Posted By BDG
Somewhere between £5.5 and £6k

Somewhere between £5.5 and £6k
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 02:10
Replies: 46
Views: 7,149
Posted By BDG
I'll have 2 please Kev (serious, no joking)

I'll have 2 please Kev (serious, no joking)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 19:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,065
Posted By BDG
Lovely choice of bike, is it a standard or S...

Lovely choice of bike, is it a standard or S model, i.e 123bhp or deep sump 136bhp S model.

Welcome to the board.

If you pay my ferry fare i'll come and join you for a pint to celebrate:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Feb-2006, 17:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By BDG
Sorry you've got to flog it. It may be worth...

Sorry you've got to flog it. It may be worth dropping TonyH a u2u as i know he's been looking for a second bike, bit above his budget i think but the art of haggling is not dead.

He's in Manchester...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 11:38
Replies: 46
Views: 7,149
Posted By BDG
Naw, it'll be too expensive:frog:

Naw, it'll be too expensive:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 02:33
Replies: 46
Views: 7,149
Posted By BDG
Andy, i'll have one as well if you can do them,...

Andy, i'll have one as well if you can do them, are you sure it won't be made out of bent copper and not stainless:P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 15:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By BDG
and the final RUDE one, yes there is a heli bar...

and the final RUDE one, yes there is a heli bar in there, check it out now before it gets censored
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 15:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By BDG
and again

and again
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 15:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By BDG
yet another

yet another
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 15:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By BDG
and the next

and the next
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 15:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By BDG
Here's a selection of pics, some of them even...

Here's a selection of pics, some of them even have helibars, the last one is RUDE:lol:



Ha ha for some reason the last pic is getting more hits than numbers 2, 3 and 4. Can't think...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 13-Feb-2006, 20:16
Replies: 10
Views: 5,602
Posted By BDG
Tony, the V5 logbook is only the registered...

Tony, the V5 logbook is only the registered keeper, (and not actually the owner) so technically it could be registered in your name but still be owned by the company, as previously mentioned the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Feb-2006, 01:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,520
Posted By BDG
I did about 19,000 miles with the same 14 tooth...

I did about 19,000 miles with the same 14 tooth front sprocket on, very slight noise but no problem.

I did intend doing what RUshjob did when the chain needed replacing, but sold it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 01:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,160
Posted By BDG
The good book don't list a price for your bike as...

The good book don't list a price for your bike as there wasn't enough made but that previous price from a dealer seems about right at a guess, less private of course.

Might be worth trying a set of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 13:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By BDG
If you go onto www.ducati.com there should be all...

If you go onto www.ducati.com there should be all the year by year model specs.

Being a saddo anorak type person i've also got a book at home all about the 916/996/998 history published by haynes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 12:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,702
Posted By BDG
I love helibars, they have made the 996 useable...

I love helibars, they have made the 996 useable for someone with a wrist that has been broken in 5 places in one accident, and again in another. They also give my neck less gip.

I'm a lanky fat git...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 01:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
Posted By BDG
One of the guys at the club track day at Cadwell...

One of the guys at the club track day at Cadwell had a Givi rack on his 916 so it can be done.

A far better bet is the Ventura system.

How is the lovely tank, hope you didn't scratch it Geoff?:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2006, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,842
Posted By BDG
I bought some from Nelly and well impressed, much...

I bought some from Nelly and well impressed, much brighter than stock
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