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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,404
Posted By raykay748R
Ref your other thread, half the stuff on services...

Ref your other thread, half the stuff on services you can do yourself if you're mildly competent with basic mechanics. No need for 2000 mile oil changes unless that's all you do every year. 6000/yrly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 22:18
Replies: 14
Views: 3,756
Posted By raykay748R
Istarted off on a 750SS way back in the days and...

Istarted off on a 750SS way back in the days and am now on my 3rd 748 with a Gixxer 600 in between. On the road nothing between a 748/916, it'll be the rider that is the difference. Reliability...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:10
Replies: 1
Views: 1,359
Posted By raykay748R
Do a survey, often seen it on this site (don't...

Do a survey, often seen it on this site (don't ask me how it's done). But count me in as a no-no have seen it on yellow before and prefer the normal plain white number boards.
The light covers also a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:06
Replies: 2
Views: 999
Posted By raykay748R
Me using 19x20 on the road on both clutch and...

Me using 19x20 on the road on both clutch and brake, people will say that's too much as it'll be like a trigger, but haven't found so. Was a question of a v good deal at the time off a mate so, went...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2006, 22:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,534
Posted By raykay748R
On the right bike they could and do look good,...

On the right bike they could and do look good, but at the moment not at the top of next christmas' pressie list.

Now yellow-that's a different matter!!!:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2006, 22:52
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By raykay748R
Should be down by the battery, held within one of...

Should be down by the battery, held within one of the sections of a rubber 3-cup type holder. The one you normally need to prise free from the frame to gain access to the oil filler plug. :)

Please...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Feb-2006, 21:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,440
Posted By raykay748R
Chili and Laconi also rode for the...

Chili and Laconi also rode for the Carrachi/NCR/Nortel teams, also in beautiful black. There was a thread recently on someone who had done their bike as a Carrachi rep. Can't remember who it was but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:28
Replies: 33
Views: 6,101
Posted By raykay748R
Only 4,500 maybe, but that's a hard 4,500 right...

Only 4,500 maybe, but that's a hard 4,500 right Paul.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:23
Replies: 14
Views: 1,816
Posted By raykay748R
I agree!!!!:lol:

I agree!!!!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:21
Replies: 33
Views: 6,101
Posted By raykay748R
The Jap answer to valve operation and...

The Jap answer to valve operation and synchronisation is to use chains to drive the cams instead of belts as 'We' do.
Reasons; weight reduction, quieter running, no need for an oil supply to lube...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:08
Replies: 40
Views: 14,560
Posted By raykay748R
Kitz, Schmitz- short the wires out and be done...

Kitz, Schmitz- short the wires out and be done with it all!!!!!:devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 15:13
Replies: 40
Views: 14,560
Posted By raykay748R
NM, there is an unofficial mod that does away...

NM,
there is an unofficial mod that does away with the stand cut-out and also doesn't need you to spend £30-odd for a nice little conversion kit from Ducati Performance. It involves shorting the OEM...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 23:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,180
Posted By raykay748R
Yep, sling it back at them. Although to be fair...

Yep, sling it back at them. Although to be fair to them this seems to be a completely new problem, flooding, hydrostatic lock etc. Good luck, let us know how you get on. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 23:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,646
Posted By raykay748R
Don't fix what ain't broke!! Cheaper and stress...

Don't fix what ain't broke!! Cheaper and stress free in the long run. Valves're not normally a wear and tear item, if the heads are stripped already then go with the lap in and new seals (de rigour)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 23:02
Replies: 62
Views: 13,384
Posted By raykay748R
Weeksy2, pretty much agree with all that 'twpd'...

Weeksy2,
pretty much agree with all that 'twpd' says apart from the scotch brite part. The optimum method of cleaning the surface of the pistons is clean fluid , a lint free cloth and plenty of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 21:05
Replies: 40
Views: 14,560
Posted By raykay748R
Flanners, good working practice on any manual...

Flanners,
good working practice on any manual gearboxed engine is to dis-engage the clutch prior to hitting start button/turning key etc. Not only does it avoid the take off in gear scenario but by...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 01:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,835
Posted By raykay748R
RCA, Would need to see a better picture to be...

RCA,
Would need to see a better picture to be 100% certain but from this angle I think the bike is wearing a biposto subframe (pillion footrest mount and same colour as frame, should be alloy and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 23:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By raykay748R
m1keyp, thanks for answer, sorry to labour the...

m1keyp,
thanks for answer, sorry to labour the point but how do they sound? Do they fit well? Looks? Any pictures from side on? Is the link pipe Titanium too?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 21:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By raykay748R
Arrow Titanium Cans

Anyone own or know somebody with Arrow cans. Am trying to get a set of Titanium pipes for my 748R 2002, am predominately looking at getting Termignioni but have an option on Arrows at a lot cheaper....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 15:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By raykay748R
Mole grips - Schmole grips. Loop of electricall...

Mole grips - Schmole grips. Loop of electricall cable wrapped round hands does the trick and it's free. Well almost!
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