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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 15:56
Replies: 62
Views: 19,326
Posted By MARTIN H
Not really the case with me mate. Copper asks if...

Not really the case with me mate. Copper asks if cans have bs stamp, dont think so says I, are they road legal? he asks, dont know I say he then writes out the ticket. I know there are not legal so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 14:25
Replies: 62
Views: 19,326
Posted By MARTIN H
I forgot to mention that when I was having my...

I forgot to mention that when I was having my details taken by the police for the Termis a whole gaggle of TVRs Caterham etc came through the same village (must have been an owners club run out) and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 10:43
Replies: 62
Views: 19,326
Posted By MARTIN H
In this last week on the roads I do most of my...

In this last week on the roads I do most of my riding on there has been 3 bike fatalities that I know of. With this kind of thing going on you really cannot expect the police to not be out in force....
Forum: Classic 24-Apr-2006, 15:46
Replies: 9
Views: 8,446
Posted By MARTIN H
There is one that I've seen a few times over the...

There is one that I've seen a few times over the last few years in a small petrol station at Kirkby Stephen. Dont know if its for sale but will ask next time I visit.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 11:21
Replies: 11
Views: 3,280
Posted By MARTIN H
Mines in today for its mot as well. Am taking it...

Mines in today for its mot as well. Am taking it with the (non legal) termis on and hoping for the best.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2006, 02:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,747
Posted By MARTIN H
Find another mechanic!? :D

Find another mechanic!? :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Mar-2006, 02:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By MARTIN H
I think the idea of the rubber grip is to prevent...

I think the idea of the rubber grip is to prevent damage to your wheel when you are putting 160 odd or whatever Nm force through it when fitting / removing the nut? That said you dont need it if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 18:37
Replies: 25
Views: 3,813
Posted By MARTIN H
Looks like new! Very nice indeed.

Looks like new! Very nice indeed.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 14-Mar-2006, 16:17
Replies: 10
Views: 5,881
Posted By MARTIN H
How much higher over standard are they?

How much higher over standard are they?
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 01:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,815
Posted By MARTIN H
My Multistrada is in for some minor warranty bits...

My Multistrada is in for some minor warranty bits as it runs out next week. One of the things I noticed was the large amount of paint missing from underneath. However I didnt bother asking them to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2006, 00:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By MARTIN H
No I didnt bother as they went a bit high for my...

No I didnt bother as they went a bit high for my liking, seen them brand new at £160. I would have gone to about £100 but people got a bit carried away.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2006, 00:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By MARTIN H
True Jon but if you crouch down and squint...

True Jon but if you crouch down and squint through the gap between the frame and airbox you would just about get a glimpse! :) I think its the long winter months that are getting to me, the bike is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 23:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By MARTIN H
Still want to know if they will fit but not in a...

Still want to know if they will fit but not in a hurry now as the bidding is not that far off the price new from a dealers!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 23:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Posted By MARTIN H
Will these fit my 996r? Quick answer needed

As the title really! Theres only a short while left on these and I am...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 16:06
Replies: 25
Views: 4,942
Posted By MARTIN H
Looks great! Go on spill the beans, Whats been...

Looks great! Go on spill the beans, Whats been done and how much?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2006, 18:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,034
Posted By MARTIN H
My 996R is a testastreta model as well!

My 996R is a testastreta model as well!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Mar-2006, 17:10
Replies: 1
Views: 2,870
Posted By MARTIN H
Gearbox fault?

I was out on the Multi the other Sunday and seem to have a problem when changing down from 5th to 4th. What would happen is when trying to get 4th it would instead get neutral. I would knock it back...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 17:08
Replies: 68
Views: 12,485
Posted By MARTIN H
Do I win owt for spotting it? :)

Do I win owt for spotting it? :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:18
Replies: 68
Views: 12,485
Posted By MARTIN H
I read a thread a few days ago where someone...

I read a thread a few days ago where someone mentioned they were still waiting for an "official sticker pack"

Am I right?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:13
Replies: 68
Views: 12,485
Posted By MARTIN H
Stickers?

Stickers?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Feb-2006, 20:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,439
Posted By MARTIN H
I think I have a Multistrada one on cd somewhere...

I think I have a Multistrada one on cd somewhere if you want a copy?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 19:06
Replies: 50
Views: 11,468
Posted By MARTIN H
If you say so! Not my usual enviroment, put me in...

If you say so! Not my usual enviroment, put me in the middle of a dozen nutters on R1s etc up in the yorkshire dales and I'm as happy as a pig in ****!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 18:29
Replies: 50
Views: 11,468
Posted By MARTIN H
Just booked into Inters. Its about 5 years since...

Just booked into Inters. Its about 5 years since I was on a track so will be a bit nervous at first.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 13:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes correct! For some reason they always seem to...

Yes correct! For some reason they always seem to use Paint it Black in every Vietnam type film.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 13:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Sean, I have my eye on one at the moment...

Thanks Sean, I have my eye on one at the moment which I will paint black to match the fairings I have not actually ordered yet.

reminds me of the song

I see a red tank and I want it painted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 09:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks, I am after one for trackdays etc and...

Thanks, I am after one for trackdays etc and wanted to make sure before I bought one.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 02:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By MARTIN H
Fuel Tank 996r

Could anyone tell me which tanks would fit a 996r? I know a 996r tank will fit before anyone tells me! What I want to know is do earlier 996/748 etc tanks fit straight on? Seem to remember something...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 23:02
Replies: 17
Views: 4,096
Posted By MARTIN H
Might sound daft but it could be your brake pipe...

Might sound daft but it could be your brake pipe from your master cylinder thats springing back against your forks? Sounds silly I know but I had the same kind of noise when moving the bike around...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2006, 01:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,479
Posted By MARTIN H
Best pic I could find of my old 996S with...

Best pic I could find of my old 996S with Helibars fitted. Pic taken on return from a 8 day 2700 mile trip. Unfortunatly the bars are turned a little to the left so it does not show the true (more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2006, 15:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,828
Posted By MARTIN H
Nelly beat me to it.

Nelly beat me to it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2006, 13:48
Replies: 14
Views: 2,828
Posted By MARTIN H
I have them written down somewhere, will have a...

I have them written down somewhere, will have a look when hangover clears. I know its only a very small amount as I misread the settings when I did mine! As I was tightening them I thought to myself...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 15:09
Replies: 15
Views: 2,535
Posted By MARTIN H
Cheers Jon & Lily. I will try and give him a...

Cheers Jon & Lily. I will try and give him a ring later today. When you mention the airtubes being larger I assume you mean the apertures on the nose are slightly larger? I take it everything still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 12:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,535
Posted By MARTIN H
Cheers Lily, I will take you up on that. :) I am...

Cheers Lily, I will take you up on that. :) I am thinking of getting black with no headlight holes. Are these the same fairings you had last year at RTL? They looked very good quality. I assume that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 12:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,221
Posted By MARTIN H
Someone with far more knowledge will come along...

Someone with far more knowledge will come along with full details but as far as I know the 996 sps and then the 996S had 123 bhp. The 996R has 135 bhp. Model year 2000 sps had Ohlins forks as had the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 11:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,535
Posted By MARTIN H
Seems a good deal to me. I am thinking about...

Seems a good deal to me. I am thinking about getting a set as I fancy doing a few trackdays this year. Have only done Oulton in the wet and about 20 laps of Donnington both about 5 years ago. Seems a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 10:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,977
Posted By MARTIN H
If you do a search on here you will find a thread...

If you do a search on here you will find a thread that mentions where to get the Helibars without paying an extortionate price for them. I think I paid about £250 or more 3 years ago. It sounds as if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 00:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,977
Posted By MARTIN H
Helibars are good, had them for long trips on my...

Helibars are good, had them for long trips on my previous 996. Foolishly sold them when the 996 went. They are a couple of inch or so higher and maybe an inch or so more rearward. Much better for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Feb-2006, 15:11
Replies: 63
Views: 18,267
Posted By MARTIN H
New Yam R6, I saw one parked alongside a Gsxr1000...

New Yam R6, I saw one parked alongside a Gsxr1000 K5 a couple of days ago and to be honest it made the K5 look old fashioned! Especially from looking head on. Not fancied anything Jap for a long time...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2006, 11:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,721
Posted By MARTIN H
I'm not far from you in Nelson, take a look on...

I'm not far from you in Nelson, take a look on here

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 13:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By MARTIN H
Its a few years since I fit mine to a 996s bip, I...

Its a few years since I fit mine to a 996s bip, I cant fully remember but is there not some washers included to shim the L bracket outwards away from the cans? Are the brackets touching the cans at...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Jan-2006, 01:04
Replies: 20
Views: 3,685
Posted By MARTIN H
Aaah Harry Ramsdens! Spent many an evening sat...

Aaah Harry Ramsdens! Spent many an evening sat out front with a bag of chips! My mate used to live on Carlton Lane. I still get up there once a month or so with my business. Used to spend a lot of...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 18-Jan-2006, 22:59
Replies: 7
Views: 10,235
Posted By MARTIN H
I watched the bloke from Carole Nash fit mine,...

I watched the bloke from Carole Nash fit mine, and it was very simple. If youve got the right tools etc I would have thought a diyer would do it in less than 2 hours? Thinking bout it though do you...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2006, 14:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,027
Posted By MARTIN H
New seals (ohlins) and oil cost me £124 + vat...

New seals (ohlins) and oil cost me £124 + vat That was ride in ride out. Labour was a total of 2.5 hours.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2006, 14:48
Replies: 20
Views: 3,685
Posted By MARTIN H
Dont know what it is but I love looking at pics...

Dont know what it is but I love looking at pics of peoples garages? Is it some form of voyeurism? Its looking good loverobot, are you the guy in Guiseley?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 16:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By MARTIN H
Rick, its 15% off through Motohaus. Look under...

Rick, its 15% off through Motohaus. Look under Products/Discounts/Club Regalia. Its been on a long time but hopefully the offer still stands!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 16:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,049
Posted By MARTIN H
Rick, if I remember correctly you get a DSC...

Rick, if I remember correctly you get a DSC discount by buying from Motohaus I think? Do a search on here and the details are somewhere. I have not got a rack for my 996r yet but I had one on my 996s...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 09-Jan-2006, 21:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,543
Posted By MARTIN H
Those cheeky snakes at MCN could have used the...

Those cheeky snakes at MCN could have used the full picture!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 04-Jan-2006, 12:15
Replies: 21
Views: 8,686
Posted By MARTIN H
A handsome bunch they are though! :)

A handsome bunch they are though! :)
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Dec-2005, 03:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,987
Posted By MARTIN H
A right grand pair indeed!

A right grand pair indeed!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2005, 20:13
Replies: 8
Views: 3,564
Posted By MARTIN H
Picture here. I would be more tempted with just...

Picture here. I would be more tempted with just the can and rear pipe and the Stainetune front pipes for better ground clearance.
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