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Forum: 999 / 749 30-Oct-2005, 01:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,315
Posted By Nigel C
ACF50...

ACF50 (http://www.worldwideaviation.co.uk/ACF-50/ACF-50Main.htm)

I'm getting this stuff doesn't need re applying after every contact with water

no reason why you can't ride it through the winter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2005, 13:25
Replies: 13
Views: 2,492
Posted By Nigel C
Been there Done that :( oe Fairing on a 748 is...

Been there Done that :( oe Fairing on a 748 is £500 and that just one side :o

mine was was still shagged when i sold the bike :(
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Sep-2005, 23:20
Replies: 65
Views: 15,567
Posted By Nigel C
DLS Websites still up and running !

DLS Websites still up and running !
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Sep-2005, 21:06
Replies: 29
Views: 4,091
Posted By Nigel C
Sort of related to this thread...

Sort of related to this thread "just";)

i was approached by someone from the flats opposite me (he owns a bike too) and he offered me a partially built Bikesafe (one of them metal bike shed things)...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Sep-2005, 22:16
Replies: 29
Views: 4,091
Posted By Nigel C
Hmm i'd love a ground anchor especially as...

Hmm i'd love a ground anchor especially as someone walked off with my lock and chain yesterday :rolleye:

My garage floor is tarmac covered with a fine gravel so i don't think a ground anchor...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Sep-2005, 23:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,424
Posted By Nigel C
what about the mot does it not matter if the...

what about the mot does it not matter if the running light is not there ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2005, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,153
Posted By Nigel C
180/55 thats the way to go ;) [Edited on...

180/55 thats the way to go ;)

[Edited on 19-9-2005 by Nigel C]
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 21:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By Nigel C
change it after 600mls ? i doubt it unless you...

change it after 600mls ? i doubt it unless you kick up a fuss

no harm in pointing it out though
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2005, 12:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Nigel C
Well when you decide i may STILL have mine and...

Well when you decide i may STILL have mine and at £40 its a bargain
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2005, 23:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Nigel C
I've got a harris stand that no one seems to...

I've got a harris stand that no one seems to want been in market place for ages :(

i'll end up giving the thing away at this rate...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 22:25
Replies: 40
Views: 6,643
Posted By Nigel C
and the other

and the other
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2005, 22:25
Replies: 40
Views: 6,643
Posted By Nigel C
I was thinking of the overall additional cost ...

I was thinking of the overall additional cost who's to say if it takes 1/2 hour you get charged that !! but point taken :)

heres my two little b*****s
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Sep-2005, 23:42
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By Nigel C
If you can get the sprocket off its fairly...

If you can get the sprocket off its fairly straightforward but your main concern right now is where the ally is being worn away by the bush it ain't good!!

hopefully you've spotted it in time...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2005, 00:39
Replies: 40
Views: 6,643
Posted By Nigel C
it can be done at any service interval if you ask...

it can be done at any service interval if you ask just bumps up your labour costs as its not a quick job !!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2005, 19:57
Replies: 40
Views: 6,643
Posted By Nigel C
Along the same lines i think the customer /PR...

Along the same lines i think the customer /PR and design, bascically the whole of the non racing side of ducati is suffering from the amount of money they are ploughing into moto gp and its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2005, 19:51
Replies: 40
Views: 6,643
Posted By Nigel C
this was the only bad thing in my 3 years of 748...

this was the only bad thing in my 3 years of 748 ownership the realisation that my bike may need rockers replacing , the hope that it may be ok and then the phone call from the dealer with the bad...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2005, 00:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,762
Posted By Nigel C
No engines before 10am at Brands if my memory...

No engines before 10am at Brands if my memory serves me correctly !!"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 22:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,439
Posted By Nigel C
Stick it on a paddock stand find any tight spot...

Stick it on a paddock stand find any tight spot mark at 90 degrees on the tyre or wheel

(its a bit difficult to explain but make the mark at the bottom of the wheel/tyre in a direct line with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Aug-2005, 23:06
Replies: 25
Views: 3,875
Posted By Nigel C
Hmmm winning bidder has zero rating and has...

Hmmm winning bidder has zero rating and has changed his ID in the past 30 days :rolleye:

It'll all end in tears :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2005, 23:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By Nigel C
here you go...

here you go
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/races/meeting.asp?dept=t&meeting=050813
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2005, 00:10
Replies: 96
Views: 23,846
Posted By Nigel C
Who exactly is Micheal Neeves :puzzled: never...

Who exactly is Micheal Neeves :puzzled: never heard of the guy until it popped up on here
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Aug-2005, 20:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Nigel C
I'll be going up Saturday early morning as i...

I'll be going up Saturday early morning as i have no accomodation for friday night
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Aug-2005, 12:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Nigel C
Anyone riding to Donny from down south?

Thanks to a very generous mr Pyschlist i can go to Donny for the races .

I will be going on my bike is any else riding up ??? if you don't mind slumming it with a UJM company would be nice...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Aug-2005, 22:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,616
Posted By Nigel C
I still have this cluttering up my garage...

I still have this cluttering up my garage ;)


http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=20828&pid=195115


only £40 gotta be a bargain ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 02:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,280
Posted By Nigel C
Don't know of one but if there is it's probably...

Don't know of one but if there is it's probably a long one
:rolleye:

Is this your first Ducati :puzzled:

If your worried about reliability problems and mounting service costs you should have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 00:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,525
Posted By Nigel C
Don't forget to check the clearance between the...

Don't forget to check the clearance between the cover and the end of the springs some covers need the use of the spacers from the original rubber gasket or you will get a rather expensive rattle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2005, 23:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,402
Posted By Nigel C
Been there done that :(

Been there done that :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2005, 23:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,816
Posted By Nigel C
£500 odd quid if nothing is amiss and if ...

£500 odd quid if nothing is amiss and if there is? well work on that figure and keep going up :o

good luck
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jul-2005, 00:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By Nigel C
Yes it has been on here before please read this...

Yes it has been on here before please read this

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=10635#pid87826
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,470
Posted By Nigel C
The older motors ie:pre testastretta when...

The older motors ie:pre testastretta when started the oil takes on average 90 secs to be circulating fully through the heads especially the rear.


when i started my 748 i pressed the button and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jun-2005, 22:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,318
Posted By Nigel C
Any news from Snett yet ???

as the heading suggests !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 21:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,484
Posted By Nigel C
Trade in price would be nearer £2800-£3000 the...

Trade in price would be nearer £2800-£3000 the book price for a 1999 748bip in standard trim is £3100-£3200 with 11000mls on the clock .

obviously more private!

a dealer would laugh at you if...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2005, 12:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By Nigel C
nothing wrong with that it's when your not...

nothing wrong with that it's when your not nervous that you need to be worried :o
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jun-2005, 23:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By Nigel C
Aaaah thats were my fruit pastilles went !!!!! ...

Aaaah thats were my fruit pastilles went !!!!! :burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 20:27
Replies: 38
Views: 4,769
Posted By Nigel C
Done it twice ! stuck it in second got a...

Done it twice ! stuck it in second

got a push to get it rolling and hit the button

fired first time

[Edited on 13-6-2005 by Nigel C]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 20:23
Replies: 38
Views: 4,769
Posted By Nigel C
2 years or 12000mls and i think that is just...

2 years or 12000mls and i think that is just being safe i inspected mine when they came out after 2 years and they were like new no mishaping or chafing bike was used nearly every...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 01:38
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Many thanks for all the kind words ;) your post...

Many thanks for all the kind words ;)

your post brought a lump to my thoat Henry :o I'm so glad I went on that outing to WSB !! blimey 3 or more years ago :cool:

I'll still to get out on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 22:57
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
maybe not but its still a ducati of sorts and...

maybe not but its still a ducati of sorts and i almost felt sorry for it :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 22:23
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Just mentioned the monster as i thought it looked...

Just mentioned the monster as i thought it looked all sad and lonely in the corner of the showroom :( it did tempt me a bit but if it had been a 620 then it definitely was an option

i am...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 20:38
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Several things really Pietro I've had for three...

Several things really Pietro

I've had for three years enjoyed the company and the bike but I need a change. (of bike that is ;) )

I was quoted a book price of 3100 3400 for my bike with 11000mls...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 19:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
well all the above is pretty irrelevant now as i...

well all the above is pretty irrelevant now as i may have a new steed within the next week :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 19:24
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Well it turned out to be 2 opening rockers in the...

Well it turned out to be 2 opening rockers in the end with the advice that a closing one may be needed at the next service so i'm sort of happy and gutted at the same time :puzzled:

was going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 01:34
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Thanks guys thats really made me feel better...

Thanks guys thats really made me feel better :rolleye:;);)

Sorry to say this but any more than two and it'll be the end of my 748 ownership :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 00:50
Replies: 31
Views: 4,251
Posted By Nigel C
Free Donut

To the person who guesses how many rockers or rocker arms i will need :sniff:

Don't know myself yet as i just got in from work at 10.30pm to find "hi Nigel its Alf i've found a bit of wear on your...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2005, 22:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,082
Posted By Nigel C
I'll second that Dibble

I'll second that Dibble
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2005, 20:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By Nigel C
Nice too see paul using all the road and more by...

Nice too see paul using all the road and more by the looks of it :lol:

nice pics
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 21:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By Nigel C
Yes I had my bent front rim repaired a while...

Yes I had my bent front rim repaired a while back cost £60 and you'ld never notice it had ever been damaged
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 20:47
Replies: 44
Views: 9,473
Posted By Nigel C
Steering Damper ??? Is it free to move ? is it...

Steering Damper ???

Is it free to move ? is it sticking ? if you have an adjustable one is it on the wrong setting ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2005, 23:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,799
Posted By Nigel C
they do but you'll have to buy a monster or SS to...

they do but you'll have to buy a monster or SS to get one
Forum: Tyres 22-May-2005, 02:27
Replies: 8
Views: 3,414
Posted By Nigel C
No but they have had rave reviews in the bike...

No but they have had rave reviews in the bike press and have been compared to the ususal subjects ie 014, Diablo etc etc, if there cheap enough they may well be my next choice of tyre
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