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Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2012, 13:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,624
Posted By nelly
'03/'04 are Intake opens 16 deg BTDC, closes 60...

'03/'04 are
Intake opens 16 deg BTDC, closes 60 deg ABDC
Exh opens 60 deg BBDC, closes 18 deg ATDC
Lift with zero clearance Int 11.71mm Exh 10.13mm

'05/'06 are different

Intake opens 21 deg BTDC,...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 31-Jan-2012, 12:34
Replies: 9
Views: 4,712
Posted By nelly
MCN......nuff said ;) :lol:

MCN......nuff said ;) :lol:
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 31-Jan-2012, 10:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,712
Posted By nelly
i think the tech speak may have confused things a...

i think the tech speak may have confused things a little...Ducati have termed all their wet clutches "servo" assisted to highlight the lighter feel. I not aware of any electronic trickery on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jan-2012, 12:55
Replies: 5
Views: 6,130
Posted By nelly
Another favourite is the rear engine mount...

Another favourite is the rear engine mount loosens up. The play comes fromt the engine rocking in the frame........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2012, 10:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,936
Posted By nelly
Just a follow up now the new rules are in place....

Just a follow up now the new rules are in place. Fitting HID to bikes is still allowable. Cars, trikes and Quads only need to have washer systems and self levelling in place.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Jan-2012, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 4,436
Posted By nelly
FWIW, the single best thing I did to my 1098 was...

FWIW, the single best thing I did to my 1098 was fit the endurance tank. Not cheap, but by simply giving me a range of 100 miles or so transformed my rideouts. No more watching the mileage and then...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 12-Jan-2012, 09:58
Replies: 13
Views: 4,436
Posted By nelly
Tbh, if the bike's running fine and/or your happy...

Tbh, if the bike's running fine and/or your happy with it, then tyres and/or a suspension work over will work for you much better.
The front end is pretty good from riding my own and usually a few...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Jan-2012, 13:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,436
Posted By nelly
4% is pretty much a common all baseline setting....

4% is pretty much a common all baseline setting. The 0.7% is for tree huggers and keeping them happy. The 4% richens things up a bit and the Ducati like their fuel.
Tbh, the PC probably suits road...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Jan-2012, 19:47
Replies: 13
Views: 4,436
Posted By nelly
Yeah, pretty much. The 1098 isn't like the older...

Yeah, pretty much. The 1098 isn't like the older bikes though. Don't touch the balance bar on the throttles or the stop screws. You don't even take the lid off the airbox.
Reset the TPS. There's no...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Jan-2012, 19:41
Replies: 11
Views: 7,747
Posted By nelly
The cases are the R are stronger than the SP as...

The cases are the R are stronger than the SP as they are sand cast. The 1198 uses vacural cast ones. They are lighter but not as strong.
The R is already 10hp up on the SP to. Slipper should be up to...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Jan-2012, 14:23
Replies: 13
Views: 4,436
Posted By nelly
If set up right, fuelling on the stock DP ECU is...

If set up right, fuelling on the stock DP ECU is pretty good at full throttle. There is some mileage in tweaking part throttle points to improve feel and rideability low down. These are the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2011, 16:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,936
Posted By nelly
I've used some of the aftermarket...

I've used some of the aftermarket "superbright" lamps to good effect in the past. Halfords own brand are pretty good. I wouldn't go too over board on the wattage though as the wiring/charging can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2011, 18:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,936
Posted By nelly
Seen it done on a few bikes of late. You...

Seen it done on a few bikes of late. You obviously don't need the more expensive kits that negate any CANBUS errors but the better kits tend to use smaller ignitors which help with...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Dec-2011, 22:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,539
Posted By nelly
Nemesis have brought out a traction control...

Nemesis have brought out a traction control system but it's pretty pricey. It is a pukka system though that monitors lean angles etc. accounts for radius changes as you lean over etc. Many don't. The...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Aug-2011, 11:31
Replies: 11
Views: 6,777
Posted By nelly
tbh, the shell fully synth has never given me any...

tbh, the shell fully synth has never given me any slippage problems, castrol and slikolene are the usual culprits..
When you say the matter is improved by unscrewing the detent in the lever improves...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Aug-2011, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 4,571
Posted By nelly
Worth checking the air gap...the gap between the...

Worth checking the air gap...the gap between the sensor tip and the bolt heads. There's usually a shim on the sensor that can be taken out. Providing the gap doesn't get much below 0.8mm it'll be ok....
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Apr-2011, 09:17
Replies: 3
Views: 3,127
Posted By nelly
I've seen a couple of 1098/1198 of late with...

I've seen a couple of 1098/1198 of late with similar problems and they've been caused by corroded ignition relays. Not enough to fail, but enoughh for them to get a bit hot and throw a wobbly.
They...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2011, 17:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,447
Posted By nelly
Been thrashed to death over the years. Search the...

Been thrashed to death over the years. Search the forums.
In short, Gates manufacture purely for Ducati. You can get something close but not the real thing.
In all honesty, it's not worth saving a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2011, 16:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,401
Posted By nelly
I'd throw a fuel filter in her to Martin. If the...

I'd throw a fuel filter in her to Martin. If the mileage isn't great then you've got it covered with belts and fluids.
Pull clutch apart just to check plates haven't stuck and give her a good once...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2011, 18:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By nelly
Not really, not if you need the cases. The ST4...

Not really, not if you need the cases. The ST4 runs the swingarm bearings in the crankcases. Your 916 runs them in the arm with just holes thru' the cases for the swingarm spindle. The width across...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2010, 10:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,213
Posted By nelly
Glad you're sorted. The rocker inspection isn't...

Glad you're sorted. The rocker inspection isn't part of the schedule. Most will inspect if you ask. I inspect on every desmoquattro service. Not all owners know about the problem. Doesn't make the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2010, 16:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,213
Posted By nelly
there was a full set of cams on eBay other...

there was a full set of cams on eBay other day.
The staining is most likely petrol tbh. The oil feed to the rocker area is pressured. You'd get a lot of staining if it was that.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2010, 10:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,948
Posted By nelly
Once in service mode and the bikes battery is...

Once in service mode and the bikes battery is disconnected, the bleeps come from the alarms on board battery. If it stopped when you turned optimiser off then the internal battery has given up....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2009, 17:58
Replies: 10
Views: 8,134
Posted By nelly
I'm pretty sure the rev limiter was shifted...

I'm pretty sure the rev limiter was shifted 500rpm higher, so 10750 limiter or so. The single injector at 3 bar is good for about 135 - 140 bhp i think.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2009, 18:32
Replies: 10
Views: 8,134
Posted By nelly
FIM made a superb eprom for the 996 that ran on 1...

FIM made a superb eprom for the 996 that ran on 1 injector per cylinder vs. the stock 2 per cylinder.
No other eprom does this. As rattler mentioned, only the FIM were adjustable to, albeit with the...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Dec-2009, 14:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,938
Posted By nelly
First try would be a torx bit. Tap it in and see...

First try would be a torx bit. Tap it in and see if it bites enough to unscrew the bolt. It sounds a pain, put loosen the clip on and move it out the way for better access.
Once the head goes, it's...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Dec-2009, 15:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,938
Posted By nelly
Wipe the new ones with a little grease, anything...

Wipe the new ones with a little grease, anything really and don't over tighten. Just bottom them and nip them a touch.
They really are a nightmare to get out on the 749/999 once the head has rounded.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2009, 01:28
Replies: 30
Views: 9,790
Posted By nelly
The holes are offset to line up with the...

The holes are offset to line up with the bellmouths. There's usually a "front" marking on the filter to, as the leading edge isn't as thick as the rear.
Put your hand inside the filter, thru the rear...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2009, 11:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,590
Posted By nelly
head gasket set is £109.73 + VAT That's the full...

head gasket set is £109.73 + VAT That's the full shooting match with new head gaskets, base gaskets, seals, o-rings, stem seals etc. Cheapest way to get them as the head gaskets alone are £51...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2009, 11:10
Replies: 30
Views: 9,790
Posted By nelly
They go up in flames if you get a back fire thru...

They go up in flames if you get a back fire thru the throttles..... I'm being serious ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Dec-2009, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,835
Posted By nelly
Is the fuel pump running when you turn the...

Is the fuel pump running when you turn the ignition on? If not, could be relay.
Also check the kill switch...... ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2009, 23:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,914
Posted By nelly
The Mathesis can't read the FIM eprom. TPS...

The Mathesis can't read the FIM eprom. TPS reading will be all over the place and probably throwing errors out. You don't have a problem.
The mathesis or DDS can be set up to act purely as a...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 30-Nov-2009, 14:05
Replies: 37
Views: 16,525
Posted By nelly
Best look see if you can Diablo MotoX tyres for...

Best look see if you can Diablo MotoX tyres for Donny ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2009, 13:37
Replies: 12
Views: 4,503
Posted By nelly
You can use the stad. reservoir and bracket bu...

You can use the stad. reservoir and bracket bu you have to mount it off one of the clipon bolts as the radial doesn't have a mount. You'll just need some new pipe to hook the reservoir up to the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2009, 22:03
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By nelly
The ST4 uses the non linear TPS. You can't reset...

The ST4 uses the non linear TPS. You can't reset it in software. That function is for the linear TPS used on 749/999 etc. It's a function that shows up in VDST because of the 5.9 ECU being used.
The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2009, 10:28
Replies: 13
Views: 4,957
Posted By nelly
:) Yeah, that happens eventually. Usually after...

:) Yeah, that happens eventually. Usually after prolonged periods of "not cleaning and lubricating" ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2009, 14:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,957
Posted By nelly
Pretty common. The connectors get dirty or...

Pretty common. The connectors get dirty or corroded. This causes increased resistance across the terminals and manifests itself as heat. There can be some pretty high Amp'age across tehre and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2009, 11:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,160
Posted By nelly
Jeff at Gtech (01858 535411) has a fresh built,...

Jeff at Gtech (01858 535411) has a fresh built, blueprinted superstock motor for sale. No throttles with it and it's not as cheap as a stock motor but depends what you want from it.
Stock motors are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Oct-2009, 12:15
Replies: 40
Views: 18,681
Posted By nelly
Tracey text me last night following Andy's op....

Tracey text me last night following Andy's op. All went went well and he was comfortable on the high dependancy unit. I think that later today he will go to ICU once he has been brought around to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Oct-2009, 16:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,066
Posted By nelly
how bad is the crank Chas? I can get them...

how bad is the crank Chas? I can get them reground with o/s shells.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 01:55
Replies: 40
Views: 18,681
Posted By nelly
A big heart doesn't even come close mate. One of...

A big heart doesn't even come close mate. One of lifes truly nice guys, you are one hell of a racer but a much bigger man.
You'll succeed at whatever you do, partly because you never give up,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Sep-2009, 11:32
Replies: 9
Views: 3,459
Posted By nelly
1998 is too early for sidestand switch. Most...

1998 is too early for sidestand switch. Most likely to be the white connector on the back of the solenoid that Keefy mentioned. Just moving it with your finger whilst holding the starter on should...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2009, 12:52
Replies: 26
Views: 6,684
Posted By nelly
Well done mate. Well ridden and well deserved!!

Well done mate. Well ridden and well deserved!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2009, 23:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,101
Posted By nelly
Some early ones did leave the factory with them....

Some early ones did leave the factory with them. A few even with the sand cast SPS engine cases. Cases are an easy spot, only way to tell with the rods is to take a cylinder off and have a look...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2009, 10:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,441
Posted By nelly
SPS uses the P8 ECU which is pretty big. Also...

SPS uses the P8 ECU which is pretty big. Also runs ignition amplifiers in same location. There's a lot of wiring and ECu under the seat hump. That would all need remounting to get a BP seat on....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2009, 15:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,739
Posted By nelly
Needs to stay about 4%. The FIM will probably...

Needs to stay about 4%. The FIM will probably change the parameters at idle etc., especially now it's mapping each cylinder individually, so it's best to get it all set up/checked once the eprom is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Sep-2009, 14:41
Replies: 7
Views: 3,238
Posted By nelly
Got the sport on the system as a 2002 model year...

Got the sport on the system as a 2002 model year only bike.

non adjustable forks, 3 spoke wheels, senna grey colour only, steel swingarm.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Sep-2009, 18:40
Replies: 7
Views: 3,238
Posted By nelly
Not a great deal. Mechanically the same. A lot of...

Not a great deal. Mechanically the same. A lot of S's were imports so check history on them. They wouldn't be on the "network" for recall checks for instance but in the 900's case these would've been...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Sep-2009, 00:33
Replies: 130
Views: 283,831
Posted By nelly
and that's what it's all about. :)

and that's what it's all about. :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Sep-2009, 22:22
Replies: 130
Views: 283,831
Posted By nelly
Yeah, but to what purpose. The facility is there,...

Yeah, but to what purpose. The facility is there, as standard, to adjust the ignition advance/retard. One DD'er could argue they had no idea.... plausible. The other could argue that having measured...
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