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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thanks ... Will give compression damping a go...

Thanks ...

Will give compression damping a go ....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 22:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By the phantom pieman
Fork dive

Had my first trip of the year on my 998S. Cycle cat bar risers have made a huge difference ....

However , after not really riding it that much last year, I was reminded of another "issue". (please...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2005, 18:28
Replies: 36
Views: 5,971
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thanks for that link ..... Sort of on the...

Thanks for that link .....

Sort of on the sugject or carbon, I bought an S1 style unit for the Buell from RRC in Germany. Stunning quality and 100% real carbon.

Only does Harley and Buell bits,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2005, 15:48
Replies: 37
Views: 6,108
Posted By the phantom pieman
If it is James Whitham's set up, there seems to...

If it is James Whitham's set up, there seems to be plenty of unhappy punters ... mainly coming from the badly run / unsafe / no facilities / testosterone led sort of angle ....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2005, 15:43
Replies: 36
Views: 5,971
Posted By the phantom pieman
Whenever I have had something sent by Casoli , it...

Whenever I have had something sent by Casoli , it is always the post / courier / customs fault.

Interestingly last time they slipped up and admitted they had only "sent it out yesterday" and then...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 20:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,813
Posted By the phantom pieman
Do try Cycle Cat .... mine look great, feel...

Do try Cycle Cat .... mine look great, feel great, and when it stops snowing I can tell you about the ride. High quality piece of kit. I bought from Spareshack, but you can probably buy direct...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 23:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Yup, that's the guy ..... Stunning service .....

Yup, that's the guy .....

Stunning service .....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 22:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Middle Earth is Zurich, in the lovely Police...

Middle Earth is Zurich, in the lovely Police state of Switzerland. Mind you the passes are good ...

Ok Riser update. I have been e mailing Cycle Cat in the USA. What an excellent company ......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 21:40
Replies: 74
Views: 20,288
Posted By the phantom pieman
I think they are more perceptions that hard and...

I think they are more perceptions that hard and fast rules for life!

how do I come by them. Well, telling people you own a Ducati is usually the start, if the own something else ......

Still own...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 23:14
Replies: 74
Views: 20,288
Posted By the phantom pieman
As for Vespa drivers ..... :yawn:

As for Vespa drivers ..... :yawn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 22:36
Replies: 74
Views: 20,288
Posted By the phantom pieman
Lets see 1) Arrogant poseurs 2) prone to not...

Lets see

1) Arrogant poseurs
2) prone to not mixing with what they see a rif raf
3) see that owning a Duke make their penis double in size
4) Assume everyone is envious of their money, social...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 22:24
Replies: 74
Views: 20,288
Posted By the phantom pieman
Tony h, Good on you mate, it's your bike ... do...

Tony h,

Good on you mate, it's your bike ... do with it what you will. Last year in the Black forest I saw a street fightered 996 ... made me laugh.

And for all the monied poseurs out there :-

1)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 21:33
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Everything has gone ok, bars in place etc...

Everything has gone ok, bars in place etc ....

Now I am trying to re-attach the hydraulic pipes for the clutch and brake reserviours. Bit of a problem .... the std Duke ones are aroun 10 mm outer...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2005, 09:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,715
Posted By the phantom pieman
Try Spareshack .... www.spareshack.co.uk i...

Try Spareshack .... www.spareshack.co.uk i think

he imports and sells the Casoli. In clutch plates Casoli doubled the price.

And Stuart is a good guy to deal with ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 17:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thanks for the advice .....

Thanks for the advice .....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 15:29
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Cheers , thanks for the prompt service...

Cheers , thanks for the prompt service !

Basically tw*t with a mallet .... my sort of mechanics ..... but I will stick it in an ABBA stand first.

Last question ... if I do detach the clutch and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 14:56
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Next question ... fitment method is "remove...

Next question ... fitment method is "remove top triple tree". No problem , I can do that. Undo the steering damper, undo the three allen bolts on the fork yoke.

Now what do I do ... hit it with a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 12:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,926
Posted By the phantom pieman
Bar Raisers again ...

Is it necassary to change the clutch and brake pipes as stated in the instructions ( the instructions say yes, the web site says no !)

Also I foun my set didn't have the bolt to attche the clamps to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Posted By the phantom pieman
Unfortunately, mine looks nothing like that !!

Unfortunately, mine looks nothing like that !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 18:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Posted By the phantom pieman
so mines still a little high then

so mines still a little high then
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 15:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Posted By the phantom pieman
Rear end of a 998

Does anyone one have a good clear picture taken squarely on the the rear end?
I have fitted a single seat unit ... and agree that the spacers Ducati supply are too big. I have cut them down by 4/5...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,921
Posted By the phantom pieman
Removing the fairing really improves the looks...

Removing the fairing really improves the looks .....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2005, 17:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By the phantom pieman
How does a RAR file open? Thanks

How does a RAR file open?

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2005, 23:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By the phantom pieman
That would be the ones ... getting Mountain...

That would be the ones ... getting Mountain Biking and Motorbiking mixed up ....

Bed time , methinks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2005, 22:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By the phantom pieman
What ... no one has fitted them ?:puzzled:

What ... no one has fitted them ?:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2005, 21:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By the phantom pieman
Cat Eye Raisers

Has anyone fitted a set of these ... bought them in the summer, and I must get round to it .

easy job, or a pain in the arse ?

Any tips?

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 16:13
Replies: 23
Views: 2,627
Posted By the phantom pieman
Your choice, obviously ... But a) It works b)...

Your choice, obviously ...

But
a) It works
b) No-one sees it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jan-2005, 10:23
Replies: 23
Views: 2,627
Posted By the phantom pieman
Why not clean the swing arm, and use sticky velco...

Why not clean the swing arm, and use sticky velco ... it works !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2004, 14:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thanks ... that should about cover it ... good...

Thanks ... that should about cover it ... good tip re the bolts ? copper grease and leaving them in place ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2004, 13:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By the phantom pieman
Single seat fitting ...

Finally got hold of a single seat unit from e bay ( genuine ducati ... but I think the pinstripe paintsprayer must have been ****ed ... or Daytona did it themselves!)

Come to fit it and finally...
Forum: Monsters 17-Sep-2004, 19:01
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By the phantom pieman
I've not ridden a Monster, but the Tuono was just...

I've not ridden a Monster, but the Tuono was just the biggest giggle I have ever had on a bike. On the gas, the wheel goes up ...... great !!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2004, 18:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,673
Posted By the phantom pieman
Also try Moto Forza Italia / Baines at...

Also try Moto Forza Italia / Baines at Silverstone. Chris and old whatsit seem to be keen to please ......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2004, 09:28
Replies: 17
Views: 2,717
Posted By the phantom pieman
Rizoma ex Spareshack 75 GBP Rizoma rebadged...

Rizoma ex Spareshack 75 GBP
Rizoma rebadged Casoli 100 GBP ... not a bad margin increase for a casoli sticker !!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2004, 22:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,717
Posted By the phantom pieman
I think I want to have carnal relations with it...

I think I want to have carnal relations with it .....!! How much for the clutch cover? I assume if the pressure plate is 145 GBp the cover is similar?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2004, 22:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,717
Posted By the phantom pieman
On the subject of clutch pressure plates ....

Casoli vs DP vs Rizoma

Any real difference or is it just cosmetic?

I'm sort of favouring the DP as it seems cheaper than the Casoli ....

Any useful info would be appreciated

Thanks
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Aug-2004, 22:05
Replies: 28
Views: 5,958
Posted By the phantom pieman
The billet "Tecmoto" clutch cover...

The billet "Tecmoto" clutch cover doesn't appear on the web site .... am I missing it. I can only see the Dp copy ones?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2004, 21:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thaks, DJ :D:burn:

Thaks, DJ :D:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 20:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By the phantom pieman
You don't happen to know the price of the Ti one...

You don't happen to know the price of the Ti one do you? the two dealers I rang today are still in the process of "getting back to me"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2004, 22:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By the phantom pieman
Ducati Performance ...

Is there an on line list of what is availible , or does this have to be done via a dealer ....

I'm looking for front sproket covers .....

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2004, 21:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By the phantom pieman
I guess I understand that, but it always the...

I guess I understand that, but it always the hassle factor. I would rather pay more and feel like I was being taken seriously!!!

When I ring up I always get a vision of "Grace Brothers" , and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2004, 19:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By the phantom pieman
Thanks ....

Thanks ....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2004, 18:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By the phantom pieman
The bike needs a bit of bling ....

It's about time I started treating my 998s well, so I thinkm it needs a few tasteful accessories

1) carbon heel guards ... well lets face it the originals bend somewhat!!
2) Clutch cover - CNC
3)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2004, 23:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By the phantom pieman
Bugger me, I did it ... they neededa heafty tap...

Bugger me, I did it ... they neededa heafty tap to seperate .... and the removal of the gubbins around them, but the opened. Located the pin, would it come out with a mole wrench. Would it f***. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2004, 23:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By the phantom pieman
Are the (for example), the throttle and the front...

Are the (for example), the throttle and the front brake lever "linked" .... i.e you have to undo them both to twist the lever?

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2004, 22:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By the phantom pieman
So when the allen bolts are undone, why doesn't...

So when the allen bolts are undone, why doesn't it just come apart ....! Do I have to prise it apart with a screwdriver?

It seems a little brutal!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2004, 20:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,772
Posted By the phantom pieman
Question .... and I have checked \"search\"

I want to move the controls on my 998 so they rotate further downwards.

I have undone the allen key bollts in the clutch and the front brake levers.

And they don't want to budge .... I know from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2004, 14:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
Posted By the phantom pieman
Double bubble screen ...

I have never ridden my bike without one ... however at 6'3" and 130kgs, it sort of doesn't do that much anyway. In fact , I like to get to about 80 mph then the wind blast supports me off...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2004, 18:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,324
Posted By the phantom pieman
funnily enough, just picked my 998s up from a...

funnily enough, just picked my 998s up from a service, and got them to do the front sprocket and the ride height ( the bottom nut was done up by some bolonga gorilla on steroids)

Got it back, and it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2004, 19:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,553
Posted By the phantom pieman
I know the official service was 10k km, but it...

I know the official service was 10k km, but it struck me on a high maintainance bike, that after two year it was worth the cost.

I sirt of thought a few things might be age, rather than distance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2004, 19:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,553
Posted By the phantom pieman
Does it need a service ...

I've had the 998s for two years, and due to being taken off the road for 3 months last summer by a BMW driver, I've only done 3.5k miles.

The oil was changed as part of the running in...
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