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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2005, 12:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By HW
I did a track day last week with a flat battery....

I did a track day last week with a flat battery. I knew I was heading for trouble when I went to the garage that morning to load the bike up and found the Optimate red light was on. Usually it means...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Nov-2005, 11:58
Replies: 59
Views: 13,548
Posted By HW
I've had Termi asymetric on my 03 749S for over a...

I've had Termi asymetric on my 03 749S for over a year now and done over 6,000 miles on them.

The CAN be loud, but only when you spank it, however at idle and lowish revs it just burbles (technical...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Nov-2005, 00:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,118
Posted By HW
I am sure that my off could have been totally...

I am sure that my off could have been totally different and been much more serious. If I'd highsided it then I feel sure they would not have helped. As it was I went down on some coolant on a corner...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Nov-2005, 00:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,118
Posted By HW
This was the result of the low side. Half the...

This was the result of the low side. Half the crash bung ground away, ball end broken off the lever, stainless steel bar end scuffed a little (still using it), billet clutch cover chamfered a bit...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Nov-2005, 00:09
Replies: 164
Views: 41,370
Posted By HW
Lisa, the Brands day is a Wednesday - does that...

Lisa, the Brands day is a Wednesday - does that fall in a school break then? Interested because Kirst is tied by same academic holiday restrictions!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 22:40
Replies: 18
Views: 2,118
Posted By HW
I've got R&G bungs for the 749. I only use...

I've got R&G bungs for the 749. I only use them on the trackday fairing, and fortunate I do because I had a low-side off at Snetterton and they saved the bike. Minimal damage, most expensive...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 20:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
Posted By HW
Some kind of Nottinghamshire mumblish I think...

Some kind of Nottinghamshire mumblish I think .....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 02:05
Replies: 164
Views: 41,370
Posted By HW
I would have thought DSC member only, but any...

I would have thought DSC member only, but any bike would be reasonable. It's the people that count, it's a club day not a "one brand" day. Just my 4 penneth worth.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Nov-2005, 01:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,587
Posted By HW
This was discussed in depth on a recent post, but...

This was discussed in depth on a recent post, but in short this is what I found.

I had to put standard ECU back on with Termi asymetric system due to ECU biting the dust. On a dyno run it was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 01:34
Replies: 164
Views: 41,370
Posted By HW
I know, shock horror! Mind you, we'll have just...

I know, shock horror! Mind you, we'll have just been sailing around the Cook Islands to Tonga on a "tall ship" for 3 weeks, then 4 days in Auckland on the way home, so I'll live I guess!...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 00:16
Replies: 164
Views: 41,370
Posted By HW
Not sure I can to be honest :sniff: We'll be...

Not sure I can to be honest :sniff:

We'll be flying back from Auckland on the 21st so I doubt I will be around. It's a bloody long way.
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 10-Nov-2005, 00:05
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
We like to call it "character" :eureka:

We like to call it "character" :eureka:
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 09-Nov-2005, 23:15
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
The 749 is an awesome machine. I've had mine for...

The 749 is an awesome machine. I've had mine for over 2 years now and this is the first time I have not been hankering after "something else". I reckon if I lost it, then I would buy another. Yes it...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 09-Nov-2005, 23:11
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
Don't know about hte newer versions, but the 2003...

Don't know about hte newer versions, but the 2003 749 had a rectangular cutout in front of the horizontal coil. Useful to get to it to remove it without having to undo the 3 allen screws on the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Nov-2005, 22:22
Replies: 164
Views: 41,370
Posted By HW
My intention was to try some other circuits next...

My intention was to try some other circuits next year, seeing as my bike knows it's way round Cadwell on it's own now!

Brands in May - very proabably.
Cadwell in Aug - can't, we'll be just on our...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Nov-2005, 12:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,032
Posted By HW
The brembos on the ST2 are known to be quite...

The brembos on the ST2 are known to be quite brittle. I had a small 'off' on one a few years ago and put a buckle in the front rim. It was repairable, but I was warned that it might crack.

[Edited...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Nov-2005, 22:40
Replies: 29
Views: 3,966
Posted By HW
I've got an '03 749s bip, red with silver frame...

I've got an '03 749s bip, red with silver frame and wheels.

I reckon the '05 749s with red frame and black wheels would be the 'mutts nuts'. That or gloss black like the 999 Nero. :cool:
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Nov-2005, 21:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By HW
thought it was the carbon one .... now looked...

thought it was the carbon one .... now looked back and not good at all in fact!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Nov-2005, 11:58
Replies: 39
Views: 6,301
Posted By HW
That's true, but it's a tensile stress, not shear...

That's true, but it's a tensile stress, not shear in that instance. However, I don't know how stainless compares to titanium or steel in that respect.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2005, 01:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By HW
I can live with that! :eureka:

I can live with that! :eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2005, 22:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By HW
I've got a Tsubaki which was recommended by...

I've got a Tsubaki which was recommended by Italia in Lincoln. Used it for half this year doing several track days and it has hardly needed any adjustment. Amazing really.
(probably leaving myself...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Nov-2005, 12:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By HW
I think I might have found what I wan for Xmas!...

I think I might have found what I wan for Xmas! Can you give me some idea how much they are?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2005, 18:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,057
Posted By HW
Oh dear ... not much left of that is there! :o

Oh dear ... not much left of that is there! :o
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Nov-2005, 11:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By HW
welcome. Away for the winter? Thought we was...

welcome.

Away for the winter? Thought we was made of sterner stuff up here? Just had a day at Cadwell and met more DSCers there than I usually do, so maybe they all start coming out this time of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 19:05
Replies: 21
Views: 4,824
Posted By HW
"that the barking system is in good...

"that the barking system is in good condition "

My barking system is in excellent working order! ;)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,341
Posted By HW
Not sure if this is correct, but I was told that...

Not sure if this is correct, but I was told that with today's fuels it is not so easy to tell if the fuel/air mixture is right by inspecting the plugs.

The freer flowing exhaust will weaken the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Nov-2005, 00:45
Replies: 45
Views: 5,141
Posted By HW
No I kept it shiny side up. I missed the last...

No I kept it shiny side up. I missed the last session because i felt I was getting sloppy, and that's when I start making mistakes. Finish on a high, that's what I reckon. I did come and look for you...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 01-Nov-2005, 07:38
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
No problem, hope you get it sorted. The coils...

No problem, hope you get it sorted.

The coils can be a problem on these models regardless of age. If you've not looked at one yet, they are a combined plug cap/coil like those used on BWM and Audi...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 31-Oct-2005, 23:47
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
I've had trouble with a coil intermittant and...

I've had trouble with a coil intermittant and then failing altogether ... as have many here, and I've also had the ECU fail on one cylinder which caused an error message that LOOKED like a failed...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 31-Oct-2005, 23:33
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
Here's the list 749/999 Error Codes 1.1 TPS...

Here's the list

749/999 Error Codes

1.1 TPS Disconnected
1.2 TPS short circuit to earth
2.1 Pressure Sensor short circuit to power supply
2.2 Pressure Sensor shorted to earth
3.1 Water Temp Sensor...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 31-Oct-2005, 23:17
Replies: 14
Views: 14,655
Posted By HW
If you can get ot the bike, hold down the left...

If you can get ot the bike, hold down the left hand dash button (I think) whilst you switch on the ignition. You should see the word "error" come up in the bottom left and a number in the right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2005, 22:02
Replies: 14
Views: 2,847
Posted By HW
On the ST you take the plate off the bottom of...

On the ST you take the plate off the bottom of the tank and the whole pump, level sender and filter comes out mounted on it. The filter looks like an "inline" affair because it does mount like that,...
Forum: Monsters 29-Oct-2005, 21:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,718
Posted By HW
M620Sie doesn't have adjustable suspension so the...

M620Sie doesn't have adjustable suspension so the front tends to go light. Also the shape of the pillion seat is a tapered towarsd the back so it's not very comfortable.

If it was something you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2005, 00:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,541
Posted By HW
PHil_h, you are right that the standard ECU map...

PHil_h, you are right that the standard ECU map will be all over the place to get the bike through emissions and noise. I was told that most bikes have a richer mixture set at 5.5k revs because a...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 27-Oct-2005, 11:08
Replies: 32
Views: 11,487
Posted By HW
Grantham eh? Give me a call sometime and we can...

Grantham eh? Give me a call sometime and we can meet for a pint or a cuppa. I'm about a mile from the Roman Cafe.

We're going to be at the George at Leadenham next Tuesday, it's straight after the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Oct-2005, 00:45
Replies: 45
Views: 5,141
Posted By HW
Well, weather at Cadwell is a bit of a law unto...

Well, weather at Cadwell is a bit of a law unto itself anyway! I'm fairly local, but it can be blue sky here, and rain at Cadwell. It's in the Lincolnshire Wolds (what passes for hill around here!)...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Oct-2005, 23:47
Replies: 49
Views: 8,264
Posted By HW
Don't mean to throw a socket (erm, spanner) in...

Don't mean to throw a socket (erm, spanner) in the works, but doesn't it depend on waht tpe of swing arm you have? Or are the later models the same nut size?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Oct-2005, 18:53
Replies: 45
Views: 5,141
Posted By HW
Yep, I'm in inters too on this one. Just got the...

Yep, I'm in inters too on this one. Just got the fuelling sorted (I think) after Power Commander hassles, so keen to find out what it's like. Last few track days I've been in Novices because I've...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Oct-2005, 17:49
Replies: 45
Views: 5,141
Posted By HW
I have booked this one now, so look out for the...

I have booked this one now, so look out for the 749 Koji!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 13:39
Replies: 11
Views: 5,318
Posted By HW
Now to add something useful to the thread - as I...

Now to add something useful to the thread - as I gatecrashed!

Richard's ST Pages (http://webpages.charter.net/strysnie/ducati/) where you will find lots of useful info including torque settings....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 13:35
Replies: 11
Views: 5,318
Posted By HW
Often can't find useful stuff like that in the...

Often can't find useful stuff like that in the manual. I was shocked to see that the 749S used manual says I have to take it to an authroised dealer to have the chain tensioned!

This IS the Nanny...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Oct-2005, 01:39
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
Are they? "Should" be freer slowing...

Are they? "Should" be freer slowing filters to suit the exhaust. If not, then it's being misrepresented.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2005, 00:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,541
Posted By HW
You should have a read of my thread about 749...

You should have a read of my thread about 749 with Power Commander 3, just recently fitted.

PC3 fitted to 749 (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=24798)

Bottom line is I had...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Oct-2005, 00:23
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
Makes you wonder why they supply the special ECU...

Makes you wonder why they supply the special ECU for the exhaust. Apparently, if you need to buy one they cost £830! I will be getting a replacement under warranty, and as I will not need to fit it...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Oct-2005, 19:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
Well .... that's been a bumpy ride for sure. I...

Well .... that's been a bumpy ride for sure. I took advantage of the custom map which I ended up getting for £30, but there was a flat spot at around 6k - just about where the next gear comes in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Oct-2005, 21:49
Replies: 44
Views: 5,431
Posted By HW
Really? :puzzled:

Really? :puzzled:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Oct-2005, 21:11
Replies: 44
Views: 5,431
Posted By HW
OR .... Cadwell again then :D:burn:

OR .... Cadwell again then :D:burn:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Oct-2005, 13:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,431
Posted By HW
What are they doing to Snetterton? Are the...

What are they doing to Snetterton? Are the changes publisised somewhere online?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Oct-2005, 13:03
Replies: 44
Views: 5,431
Posted By HW
Mallory is a good idea Paul. Very...

Mallory is a good idea Paul. Very "central" too.

I agree with the cost aspect. If there had been camping at Brands I might have considered it, but even with the reduction in price once you add in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Oct-2005, 00:40
Replies: 44
Views: 5,431
Posted By HW
Cadwell, Brands, Snetterton or Oulton Park....

Cadwell, Brands, Snetterton or Oulton Park.

Always happy for a day out at Cadwell (7 times this year), and I would love to have a go at Oulton Park.

:biaggi:
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