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Forum: Monsters 29-May-2006, 13:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,846
Posted By rockhopper
5mm on the front one, 6mm on the back on. Stick...

5mm on the front one, 6mm on the back on. Stick the key between the belt and the idler pulley then press the tensioning pully onto the belt with your finger. Tighten up the bolts and that should be...
Forum: Monsters 27-May-2006, 23:16
Replies: 17
Views: 4,220
Posted By rockhopper
What time are you setting off in the morning? Is...

What time are you setting off in the morning? Is there a Halfords on your route that might be open? Any of the lads going past your house who could drop a pint or two of the right stuff in for...
Forum: Monsters 27-May-2006, 23:13
Replies: 17
Views: 4,220
Posted By rockhopper
Oh yes!

Oh yes!
Forum: Monsters 27-May-2006, 23:11
Replies: 17
Views: 4,220
Posted By rockhopper
as far as a i know

as far as a i know
Forum: Monsters 27-May-2006, 23:10
Replies: 17
Views: 4,220
Posted By rockhopper
Is that a car oil? Not sure i'd use it in the...

Is that a car oil? Not sure i'd use it in the monster with a wet clutch if it is.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 23:06
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By rockhopper
Like the great man says, no problem. DOT 4 and...

Like the great man says, no problem. DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 are compatible. DOT 5 isn't
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 00:41
Replies: 17
Views: 3,809
Posted By rockhopper
Is it Ride mag this month that says a genuine...

Is it Ride mag this month that says a genuine foggy rep is worth £15k?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-May-2006, 22:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,522
Posted By rockhopper
Oh my god!

Oh my god!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-May-2006, 20:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,451
Posted By rockhopper
I had an idea that it was standard practice to...

I had an idea that it was standard practice to vent the various breathers to atmosphere on a race bike. Well actually into a catchtank somewhere (plastic bottle, drinks can etc).
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 09:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By rockhopper
Do a compression test. Squirt some oil in and do...

Do a compression test. Squirt some oil in and do it again. If the reading goes up then its a rings problem, if it doesn't then its a valve or other problem.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 18:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,017
Posted By rockhopper
White smoke in the exhaust is coolant, oil would...

White smoke in the exhaust is coolant, oil would make blueish smoke. So perhaps head gasket has gone. You say its using a lot of oil though..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 09:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By rockhopper
Well while you have the tank off checking the...

Well while you have the tank off checking the plugs its easy to whip a cover off and just have a look at the belts.
They will run quite happily with one belt gone, but you often get a strong smell of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 21:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rockhopper
Nope, left the pressure plate as it was. No...

Nope, left the pressure plate as it was. No point changing it unless your running an open cover.
Personally If the clutch isnt slipping and letting the clutch out is okay ( not jerky and i don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 21:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By rockhopper
Mine was exactly like Glyns. The fractured end...

Mine was exactly like Glyns. The fractured end of the bolt was just rough enough to allow me to turn it wih a very small screw driver. The bolt shouldn't be tight in the post, with the head off it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 21:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By rockhopper
Check for sparks on both cylinders is the first...

Check for sparks on both cylinders is the first thing to do. Next thing to do is check that both cam belts are still in one piece. Then if still no go it might be an idea to get it Neil at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 21:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,695
Posted By rockhopper
I've seen plates far worse than that! Turn them...

I've seen plates far worse than that! Turn them round and get another 10,000 miles out of them!
The stock pressure plates are a very poor quality casting, i can see daylight through mine in several...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 11:18
Replies: 22
Views: 3,780
Posted By rockhopper
Really depends on how good your back brake is and...

Really depends on how good your back brake is and if you have someone to help you. I think the big nut is something like 180N/m. Some people put bits of wood through the back wheel. If you've got...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 10:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,119
Posted By rockhopper
I did the same thing, managed to get it out with...

I did the same thing, managed to get it out with a small screwdriver.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-May-2006, 22:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,712
Posted By rockhopper
Might be the rear cyclinder base gasket.

Might be the rear cyclinder base gasket.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-May-2006, 21:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,540
Posted By rockhopper
Preload doesn't affect suspension stiffness, it...

Preload doesn't affect suspension stiffness, it simply adjusts the amount the suspension sags when the rider sits on the bike. You need to adjust the preload so that around 25% of the total...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 23:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By rockhopper
They all do that sir! Doesn't appear to make...

They all do that sir!

Doesn't appear to make any difference though so don't worry about it.
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 10-May-2006, 23:31
Replies: 6
Views: 4,591
Posted By rockhopper
They all do that sir! Doesn't appear to make...

They all do that sir!

Doesn't appear to make any difference though so don't worry about it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 20:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,780
Posted By rockhopper
The service limit on the basket is a lot less...

The service limit on the basket is a lot less than the amount of wear that actually starts to cause a problem if that makes sense!!

In other words you are supposed to change it but in reallity it...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-May-2006, 11:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By rockhopper
I use a screw driver as well.

I use a screw driver as well.
Forum: Tyres 08-May-2006, 18:26
Replies: 2
Views: 3,207
Posted By rockhopper
I used the green stuff, can't think what its...

I used the green stuff, can't think what its called. It worked perfectly on a MEZ4 which lasted for another 3000 miles. I used the second half of the bottle on the new tyre. Came down to the...
Forum: Tyres 08-May-2006, 18:23
Replies: 7
Views: 3,336
Posted By rockhopper
I did mine a few years ago with the proper white...

I did mine a few years ago with the proper white tyre paint. It actually looked quite good but cracked as soon as a rode the bike! Very difficult to make a neat job of it as well.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 09:39
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By rockhopper
2. 5250 revs isn't it? Can't remember why this...

2. 5250 revs isn't it? Can't remember why this is though!
4. The incoming fuel/air mixture actually cools the engine, not enough fuel, not enough cooling, engine gets hotter.
5. I think the Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 09:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,487
Posted By rockhopper
1. Yep, always dry unless stated otherwise. 2....

1. Yep, always dry unless stated otherwise.
2. Torque is just a turning force so hopefully the value given is lower than that which will snap the bolt but enough to stop it undoing itself. It'll be...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-May-2006, 20:55
Replies: 22
Views: 7,808
Posted By rockhopper
Even if you have a daylight MOT you still have to...

Even if you have a daylight MOT you still have to comply with Contruction and Use regulations which basically say that if you bike left the factory with lights, indicators etc they must still be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 09:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By rockhopper
Most thermostats are designed to fail open.

Most thermostats are designed to fail open.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 14:26
Replies: 48
Views: 13,495
Posted By rockhopper
The body of the shock isn't unsprung weight, only...

The body of the shock isn't unsprung weight, only the bottom spring platform and the damper rod are unsprung. the body is bolted to the bike and the bottom bit is bolted to the swing arm so the bit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2006, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,544
Posted By rockhopper
I've only ever seen US spec bikes with those...

I've only ever seen US spec bikes with those reflectors but thats deffo a UK shot complete with tax disk and reg plate.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Apr-2006, 09:43
Replies: 32
Views: 11,050
Posted By rockhopper
Odd that one becasue in their manuals they don't...

Odd that one becasue in their manuals they don't recommend oiling at the front sprocket due to the speed of the chain throwing all the oil off!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2006, 00:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,597
Posted By rockhopper
There is simply no other reason why someone would...

There is simply no other reason why someone would pay so much for a scrap frame with log book.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 23:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,597
Posted By rockhopper
So they can go out and pinch another 748 then...

So they can go out and pinch another 748 then swap the frame numbers over and hey presto, a "clean" 748 complete with log book.

Used frames with log books sell for more money that a brand new one...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 25-Apr-2006, 22:31
Replies: 6
Views: 4,160
Posted By rockhopper
PC World are doing the Linksys thing plus a...

PC World are doing the Linksys thing plus a pcmcia wireless card for £48.95 i think it was.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Apr-2006, 21:59
Replies: 12
Views: 5,366
Posted By rockhopper
No doubt i'll be corrected if i'm in wrong but i...

No doubt i'll be corrected if i'm in wrong but i think you'll find that a stock ST4S is more powerful than the equivalent 996 anyhow even though they share almost identical engines. Its all to do...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 09:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By rockhopper
The whistling noise sounds like air being sucked...

The whistling noise sounds like air being sucked into the petrol tank. My car used to do this, took me ages to find out what it was.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Apr-2006, 18:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Posted By rockhopper
Took mine off two years ago when it was in a...

Took mine off two years ago when it was in a similar state to yours and never got around to putting a new one on.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Apr-2006, 13:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,446
Posted By rockhopper
You had a big Yeti on the back once Andy!

You had a big Yeti on the back once Andy!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Apr-2006, 13:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,446
Posted By rockhopper
Hmm, the owners manual makes no mention of it and...

Hmm, the owners manual makes no mention of it and the tool kit doesn't include a c spanner.

no doubt another 4S owner will be along soon to help out.

I also notice that the only ST models available...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Apr-2006, 11:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,920
Posted By rockhopper
Car question

I need to change the starter on my 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0TD estate. Haynes don't do a book for this model.
Does anyone know how easy it is to do? It looks like its hidden under the injector pump,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Apr-2006, 19:21
Replies: 18
Views: 3,446
Posted By rockhopper
Do you need a c spanner for the ohlins shock? I...

Do you need a c spanner for the ohlins shock? I thought they had a remote preload adjuster.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Apr-2006, 16:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,392
Posted By rockhopper
A genuine Ducati filter is only about £6, hardly...

A genuine Ducati filter is only about £6, hardly worth any kind of risk associated with a non Ducati item for that kind of money i would have though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2006, 22:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,074
Posted By rockhopper
My ST2 did this constantly, i could feel it...

My ST2 did this constantly, i could feel it through the twistgrip.
I totally cured it by balancing the throttle bodies.
I should also add that a very well known dealer in the midlands had it into...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2006, 20:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,425
Posted By rockhopper
Change the filter. If you don't then the next...

Change the filter. If you don't then the next thing to fail will be the regulator.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 17:46
Replies: 13
Views: 5,361
Posted By rockhopper
How much are they new Steve? I just worry that...

How much are they new Steve?

I just worry that if i leave the panniers on the bike some scrote will break into them.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 10:35
Replies: 13
Views: 5,361
Posted By rockhopper
967035AAA is the part number

967035AAA is the part number
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 10:31
Replies: 13
Views: 5,361
Posted By rockhopper
They come up on ebay now and again, i've been...

They come up on ebay now and again, i've been tempted but for the £75 or so that they tend to go for i'd rather stick to bin bags!
When we stop at hotels we tend to take the panniers off the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2006, 23:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,392
Posted By rockhopper
I think all the filters are the same. Nelly will...

I think all the filters are the same. Nelly will sort you out anyhow.
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