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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 11:33
Replies: 44
Views: 6,681
Posted By keith_mann1959
Motul 300v, but i'm trying to get some...

Motul 300v, but i'm trying to get some amsoil.
Would have thought you might use Amsoil if you are in america.
These are both Ester based oils.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 12:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By keith_mann1959
I have been thinking about this conversion for my...

I have been thinking about this conversion for my 748 when the warranty runs out. Niel spalding of Sigma explained to me that because of the extra oomph you usually don't need to rev so high for any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2004, 15:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,707
Posted By keith_mann1959
Why would a warranty claim be down to the...

Why would a warranty claim be down to the discretion of a dealer?
Either something is a warranty covered item or its not, surely.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 15:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,083
Posted By keith_mann1959
Forgot to say, Re valved to suit as well. Some...

Forgot to say, Re valved to suit as well.

Some dealers you go to to have suspension overhauled will be done by Kais in fact and then have your dealers mark up added as well. When you pay your bill...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 15:12
Replies: 28
Views: 4,083
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Dj Tera £400 was for a full day with them. Re...

Hi Dj Tera
£400 was for a full day with them.
Re spring both front and rear to suit my weight, the rear end re sprung twice in fact.
Re build with new oil and seals both ends.
I thought it was well...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,083
Posted By keith_mann1959
I bought a new 2002 R last year after 3 years...

I bought a new 2002 R last year after 3 years with a 748bp.
Do it! but make sure its a good one.
I use 65 profile front 207RR and have had the suspension set up by Kais ( £400) Miles better.
The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2004, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,083
Posted By keith_mann1959
I bought a new 2002 R last year after 3 years...

I bought a new 2002 R last year after 3 years with a 748bp.
Do it! but make sure its a good one.
I use 65 profile front 207RR and have had the suspension set up by Kais ( £400) Miles better.
The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2004, 08:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By keith_mann1959
Weeksy, My thoughts exactly. Thats why i asked...

Weeksy, My thoughts exactly. Thats why i asked the question.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2004, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By keith_mann1959
Belts

Apart from racing or complete stupidity has anyone actually had one of the new belts break?
The newer ones are stronger and i believe the "R" belts are wider as well so i was wondering if this...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2004, 12:10
Replies: 9
Views: 3,260
Posted By keith_mann1959
Be careful, i had swirly little bits of swarf on...

Be careful, i had swirly little bits of swarf on my 96 748 bp.
Crankshaft oil way plug was unwinding itself and grinding away on the inside of the cases.
One blown main bearing and new pistons later...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 14:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,688
Posted By keith_mann1959
Tech moto have a nicer looking one for £6.5k

Tech moto have a nicer looking one for £6.5k
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2004, 08:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,813
Posted By keith_mann1959
Yes, stupid i know but i expected them to want to...

Yes, stupid i know but i expected them to want to raise the premium not to refuse to touch it at all.
The bike was bought new and the insurance company know it so i can't blame previous owner.
I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 17:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,897
Posted By keith_mann1959
You do need to look at the condition of the...

You do need to look at the condition of the Basket as well as replacing plates. Yours may be alright but if there are ridges along the working surface of the basket slots then that needs to be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 13:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,813
Posted By keith_mann1959
insuring an 853

I made the stupid mistake of talking to my broker about the possibility of insuring my 748 if i make it an 853. They won't touch it, but im sure they will keep a record of the question in case i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 13:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By keith_mann1959
I had new springs front and rear, re valve front....

I had new springs front and rear, re valve front. New oil both ends, adjust internal damping rear.
Set up to suit me for £400.
Took most of the day.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 08:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By keith_mann1959
I Had my 748r done by Kais a few months after i...

I Had my 748r done by Kais a few months after i bought it new early last year. I could not believe how it could be worse with Ohlins than my old 748bp on showa.
Within 30 yards of leaving Kais's...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Mar-2004, 09:20
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
When you get the quote, ask them to detail...

When you get the quote, ask them to detail exactly what gets done. I still find it very difficult to see how they can do all that is expected for the figure you quoted.
A difference in labour charges...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Mar-2004, 10:41
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
They are not official Ducati dealers for that...

They are not official Ducati dealers for that money are they?
What exactly did they itemise on your invoice, Not belts replaced or shims set.
Alternator rotor nut check etc etc.
Don't want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 10:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,989
Posted By keith_mann1959
Just to throw a spanner in the works, I believe...

Just to throw a spanner in the works, I believe the 996s( in the uk anyway) most certainly does have Ti Rods. The engines were just sps engines left over and were already built up.
The difference is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2004, 14:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,572
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Guys Thanks "Hire something...

Hi Guys
Thanks
"Hire something japanese" Thats not a plan for me.
I have seen the hire company add's for Ducati's in Italy. I thought of this first, the problem is they usually only have...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2004, 12:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,572
Posted By keith_mann1959
Buying and selling second hand ST\'s

Hi
I am looking for some guidance, i want to take the wife to Italy in may and as i have a 748 i need some thing else.
I have heard that ST's are difficult to sell second hand. I was thinking...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2004, 16:17
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Michaelj This was a thread that i ranted on...

Hi Michaelj
This was a thread that i ranted on about just a few weeks ago. The dealer in question is Pro-twins.
They do good work, i just won't put up with this way of them earning a living.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2004, 11:36
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
Not enough, i did pay the bill. However i will...

Not enough, i did pay the bill.
However i will never use them again. Neither will my sister who bought a monster from them on the same day i did.(and hers is a free first service!!!!) or her...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2004, 08:54
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
I agree with the comments made that problems...

I agree with the comments made that problems discovered can increase the final bill,no arguments when that happens. In my case nothing needed doing other than what was expected and therefore quoted...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Mar-2004, 10:12
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By keith_mann1959
Having become very cynical over this subject i...

Having become very cynical over this subject i would suggest getting the quote in writing.
I made a point of phoning around when i recently needed a 6K service. I checked that my chosen dealers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2004, 12:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By keith_mann1959
Thanks guys. I would not want to push it with...

Thanks guys.
I would not want to push it with Ducati on the warranty front either. I need a basket very soon though and i've got a year warranty left.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2004, 13:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,646
Posted By keith_mann1959
Nicholls alloy clutch

Does anyone know of the site details for Nicholls and whether fitting one of their clutch baskets invalidates warranty.
I have tried all sorts of searches for them and found nothing
Thanks in advance
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 16:52
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
The real shame is, it was a close thing whether i...

The real shame is, it was a close thing whether i booked into JH in Coventry or took it back to where i bought it.
The £450 "quote " swung it their way.
They have lost 3 customers at once by this...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 16:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
The shims themselves added up to about £80. I...

The shims themselves added up to about £80. I would expect a few to need doing at each service and therefore its reasonable i think to expect the cost of a few to be built into my quoted price of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 14:59
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
No problem with naming them Pro Twins

No problem with naming them
Pro Twins
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 13:50
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
I did question it on the day. I was led through...

I did question it on the day. I was led through each line item and got the feeling that they were saving the grand total until they had shown me every thing they had done.
Unfortunately i didn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 12:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By keith_mann1959
I don't do many trackdays, unfortunatly but...

I don't do many trackdays, unfortunatly but i change filter with the oil every 1500 miles. This is at least 4 times a year.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 11:11
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
I wouldn't expect JH to skimp on checking...

I wouldn't expect JH to skimp on checking rockers, wish i had taken mine there instead. Checking shims is part of the 6k service( and therefore 12k as well) and would need to be done i think if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 08:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Nigel I don't think the tolerances are...

Hi Nigel
I don't think the tolerances are tighter, an expert might know better than me. I think the girls on that shift in Bologna that day just shimmed it loose. Perhaps my dealer likes to shim...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 10:42
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Ben 998 No, if you are thinking of who i think...

Hi Ben 998
No, if you are thinking of who i think you probably are. There is no way on earth i would buy a bike from that idiot. I travelled 90 miles to buy the bike and to get it serviced, when the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 10:39
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi RCGBOB44 Nothing that they do with the...

Hi RCGBOB44
Nothing that they do with the testastretta head will help the older engines. Theres a more efficient oil path in the new engines and thats it.
My original post was just to say that its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 10:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Hi Nigel. I asked for a quote before i booked the...

Hi Nigel.
I asked for a quote before i booked the bike in and was told £400-450. I checked what this included and was told all filters, belts etc and VAT. Price was "all in" You would expect a couple...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2004, 10:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Thats the way i would have expected it to be done...

Thats the way i would have expected it to be done as well.
I demanded my shims back as i had paid for them full retail. All 8 closers and 5 openers.
keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2004, 11:19
Replies: 25
Views: 3,959
Posted By keith_mann1959
Rockers and servicing in general

Some good news and some not so good news,had my 1st year 6k service just done. (748R)
No rockers needed at all. GREAT !
Bit upset that a £450 quote turned into £700 bill though.
A general question.....
Forum: Tyres 08-Jan-2004, 16:20
Replies: 24
Views: 10,426
Posted By keith_mann1959
I'd say B above. This is tear not wear My...

I'd say B above.
This is tear not wear
My 748 developed the same pattern at donington after a session where i had upped the compression damping 2 clicks front and back.
Changed it back and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2003, 14:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,559
Posted By keith_mann1959
The '02 748R has wider Belts as well, not...

The '02 748R has wider Belts as well, not sure what else might have these. It has the largest airbox of all production ducati's too.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Dec-2003, 10:21
Replies: 17
Views: 4,553
Posted By keith_mann1959
I bought my 748R from pro twins, new in Feb 02....

I bought my 748R from pro twins, new in Feb 02. 45 mm cans fitted, with FREEBIE 50 mm in a box, & balance pipe. This is a factory gift not a dealer thing. At the request of Pro Twins it left their...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Dec-2003, 10:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,849
Posted By keith_mann1959
Thanks for the input guys. Mine is an 748R and...

Thanks for the input guys.
Mine is an 748R and yes i do need the Warranty stamp, especially in light of the ongoing rocker issue. Not worth the risk of missing a stamp.
Thanks again
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Dec-2003, 15:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,849
Posted By keith_mann1959
6k service

Is £450 for a main dealer 6k , 1st year service outside of what anyone else gets quoted. I was expecting <300 for a 6k.
Any feedback gratefully accepted.
keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 13:29
Replies: 0
Views: 1,437
Posted By keith_mann1959
Valve shims

Hi
Does anyone have any first hand experience of the Mbp Valve shims, i believe John Hacket is the UK distributor.
Comments good or bad.
Thanks keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2003, 12:46
Replies: 47
Views: 14,050
Posted By keith_mann1959
Turbopacs, I would suggest your oil choice has...

Turbopacs, I would suggest your oil choice has not sorted the problem if you needed £2.5 k of work at the first service.
60 weight oil is all wrong for these engines, if i were your warranty agent i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2003, 16:55
Replies: 47
Views: 14,050
Posted By keith_mann1959
Bearing in mind what Logyk says, A claim in the...

Bearing in mind what Logyk says, A claim in the small claims court would cost about £50. I would be happy to put a tenner in. I do not know if its allowable to make a class action via this route....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 15:35
Replies: 20
Views: 4,703
Posted By keith_mann1959
Get the 748R I bought one in feb this year for...

Get the 748R
I bought one in feb this year for £9200 uk spec from pro twins. Comes with 50mm termi's and stand F.O.C
I used to have a 748 bp and the difference is massive.
The 748 R is the best...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2003, 15:24
Replies: 19
Views: 4,014
Posted By keith_mann1959
Dry clutch's are designed to run...

Dry clutch's are designed to run "open" arent they. As delivered new they will run too hot behind that cover. Eurocrats are not interested in the long term health of your clutch. They just want...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,886
Posted By keith_mann1959
Unfortunatly i've had 2 of these go. Failing...

Unfortunatly i've had 2 of these go. Failing to charge on both occasions rather than over charging. As previously, check the voltage at the battery terminals is 14 volts approx while revving...
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