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Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-May-2006, 18:46
Replies: 15
Views: 5,529
Posted By Fordie
With 11,000 miles on the chain Id have thought it...

With 11,000 miles on the chain Id have thought it has seen better days . You could try and measure it across 16 links it shoud be less tha 256.6 mm that nearly 10 inches in old money. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 16:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,479
Posted By Fordie
Its Normally attached to the plug end . 4D

Its Normally attached to the plug end . 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 12:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By Fordie
Dropped my 996 a couple of weeks ago when I...

Dropped my 996 a couple of weeks ago when I didnt plant the side stand down right :frog: Ran for about 20/30 seconds on its side . Then did a 250 mile run after. Bullet proof Ducati engines 4D
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 12:23
Replies: 17
Views: 3,817
Posted By Fordie
Welcome to the site, Yes you would of meet some...

Welcome to the site, Yes you would of meet some of the DSC stalwarts at the BMF, all good people, kean as mustard, knowledgable folk. Would have been there myself had it not been for a weekend...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2006, 11:02
Replies: 14
Views: 5,022
Posted By Fordie
Im a firm favorite of the Blue bottled Mer...

Im a firm favorite of the Blue bottled Mer polish,doesn't leave any white powder marks, as for Mr Wogan I think he uses bullshit and his right hand for polishing. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 09:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,514
Posted By Fordie
The signal for the Tacho meter comes from the ECU...

The signal for the Tacho meter comes from the ECU Fuses are normally under the seat near the ECU. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2006, 22:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By Fordie
The wear (knotching) on the plates won't make any...

The wear (knotching) on the plates won't make any differance to you gear changes,that will be done to poor pressure in your master or slave cylinders due to faults related to that. The more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Fordie
One thing to look at is the pressure plate...

One thing to look at is the pressure plate bearing if its knackered the push rod could spin and damage the cylinder seal . 4D
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 10-May-2006, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 5,001
Posted By Fordie
One thing to look at is the pressure plate...

One thing to look at is the pressure plate bearing if its knackered the push rod could spin and damage the cylinder seal . 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 19:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Posted By Fordie
Better still AndyB, you need NELLY Actually...

Better still AndyB, you need NELLY Actually changing the basket is a little more involved and special tools are reguired,as you say not a DIY job really. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 19:16
Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Posted By Fordie
easy peasy, cover plate of, undo the spring/cup...

easy peasy, cover plate of, undo the spring/cup bolts(allen key) that will free the pressure plate,the clutch push rod may want to come out with it, thats about 12" long in old money.It should really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 18:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Posted By Fordie
Oh yes, there will be grooves,depending on...

Oh yes, there will be grooves,depending on whether the clutch plates have embedded grooves into the basket or both.On inspection you will see both the plates and basket and see how much wear has...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-May-2006, 20:58
Replies: 3
Views: 2,559
Posted By Fordie
Glyn. If your electrics are anything like the...

Glyn. If your electrics are anything like the 996's check the rear indicators first.There is a lead that connects from the ECU Engine Control Unit to the bulbs ,if ther'e earthing some where could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 08:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fordie
Unless specified the bolts would be dry (unless...

Unless specified the bolts would be dry (unless its raining) clean of any old crap, where oiled threads are nessacary manufacturers normally take oiled bolt torgues into account. Similary the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2006, 16:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By Fordie
The cush drive bolts on the 996 are 48Nm The...

The cush drive bolts on the 996 are 48Nm The sprocket nut 156Nm . 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 19:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Fordie
Thanks Tony , giving it to Phil sound OK . Let...

Thanks Tony , giving it to Phil sound OK . Let me no what you want for it (U2U) and Ill give Phil the money. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Fordie
Thanks Tony, reckon I could still get by with...

Thanks Tony, reckon I could still get by with what's left of the lever for a few rides. Got a planed ride out on the 13th May be nice to have it sorted for that if possible. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 18:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Fordie
Cheers Jools,its the gold Brembo with the silver...

Cheers Jools,its the gold Brembo with the silver lever. 1999 model. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 18:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,157
Posted By Fordie
996 clutch lever wanted

The first time I use the bike to trundle to work I gets back home wearing working shoes and not my normal boots,catch the flip up stand, and hold it down whilst I lean the bike over to ground it ,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-May-2006, 15:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,662
Posted By Fordie
Simon I did Spain a few years ago on a 900SS and...

Simon I did Spain a few years ago on a 900SS and had Oxford panniers across the back seat,thats fine soloing but with a passenger I don't think,especialy with your high exhausts. The Oxford tank bag...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2006, 15:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By Fordie
Paul, if you are going to take out all the rubber...

Paul, if you are going to take out all the rubber stuff better to fit a K&N type air filter,this will no doubt effect the mixture causing it to run weak because of all the extra air going into the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2006, 15:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,645
Posted By Fordie
Found them to be OK on the time I travel across...

Found them to be OK on the time I travel across to Spain. On the expense side of things ,have you mention the Motor Cycle News offers ,had a real good deal when I mentioned it. 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2006, 16:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Posted By Fordie
Ali, I was sorry to miss the Brands meet but...

Ali, I was sorry to miss the Brands meet but reading the reports make it better. It seems the BHCN have a deep dread of places like the M25 and crossing water, I don't think they even drink the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Apr-2006, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,120
Posted By Fordie
A big well done mate . Please you had a good time...

A big well done mate . Please you had a good time and by the sound of it, You've got the bug. Oh! if I was 20 years younger:( 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 18:22
Replies: 56
Views: 11,679
Posted By Fordie
Ali ,sorry to hear such dissapointing news. Some...

Ali ,sorry to hear such dissapointing news. Some of your competitors may be smiling, but I think they would really be happier to see you mixing it on the grid. Im sure your presence in the paddock...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 21:06
Replies: 25
Views: 5,926
Posted By Fordie
[ [/quote] Errr...Fordie mate, look at yer...

[ [/quote]

Errr...Fordie mate, look at yer avatar. does that look like Hailwood to you? You're hanging off like a good un [/quote]

Im hanging on not hanging off:lol::lol: thats Glyn behind me...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 19:41
Replies: 25
Views: 5,926
Posted By Fordie
I would really like to no if all this hanging of...

I would really like to no if all this hanging of milarky really does make you go any faster. Has anybody got any clear evidence to that fact. The Star of yester years Mike Hailwood never left the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2006, 19:19
Replies: 36
Views: 7,089
Posted By Fordie
Harv, if you are getting all the power into the...

Harv, if you are getting all the power into the Reg/Rec,then it may be one of the wires leading out of it. Heading of to the various loom electrics. May be a cracked or pinched wire Especially if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2006, 16:51
Replies: 36
Views: 7,089
Posted By Fordie
Harv ,If you do that you must switch the meter to...

Harv ,If you do that you must switch the meter to AC. You can get up to 110v AC (thats for bikes after 1999 Before that its 130v . Tap into one of the Yellow wires with the meter (Pos) and earth...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2006, 20:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,550
Posted By Fordie
Zhed, when you pulled the clutch apart did you...

Zhed, when you pulled the clutch apart did you check the pushrod , ive had one break before and that will give intermitent problem. The pushrod can stick if the bearing on the pressure plate is...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 14-Apr-2006, 20:28
Replies: 10
Views: 7,596
Posted By Fordie
Zhed, when you pulled the clutch apart did you...

Zhed, when you pulled the clutch apart did you check the pushrod , ive had one break before and that will give intermitent problem. The pushrod can stick if the bearing on the pressure plate is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2006, 20:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By Fordie
Bradders I been having the same sort of trouble...

Bradders I been having the same sort of trouble with my 996. First of all can you check the voltage across the battery . Fully charged you should be in the 12.75v or even 13v When you start her up...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 18:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,089
Posted By Fordie
Remove it from your system and re install the...

Remove it from your system and re install the program again, if its more than that. I have a large lump hammer for hire :lol: 4D
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 14-Apr-2006, 13:43
Replies: 2
Views: 9,506
Posted By Fordie
Theres a team call -- Safe and Sound -- I think...

Theres a team call -- Safe and Sound -- I think ther'e in Hemel Hempstead I do not have their number to.hand though 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2006, 10:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,242
Posted By Fordie
Blueto, may be a case of stripping down the...

Blueto, may be a case of stripping down the clutch and getting rid of all the dust that can cause the clutch to grab. 1/2 job. Maybe air in the master/slave cylinder that will expand and cause the...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Apr-2006, 09:37
Replies: 10
Views: 8,833
Posted By Fordie
Dave do you have a Anti Spyware programe fitted....

Dave do you have a Anti Spyware programe fitted. Im always amazed at how many bugs get into the system and slow things up . Ad-Aware is a freebie one worth installing.4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 23:45
Replies: 36
Views: 7,089
Posted By Fordie
Harv, I finally changed my Reg/Rec after...

Harv, I finally changed my Reg/Rec after suffering from drained battery trouble. I would go out on a 40 miler and find battery flat. Convinced when I put a meter across the battery and found 13.25v...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 16:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Fordie
996 follow on

Been trying to sort out my 996 uncertain starting problems after stopping for fuel last time and having to push her home because she would'nt fire up even after a 40 mile warm up. Normally ride on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Apr-2006, 22:25
Replies: 32
Views: 3,806
Posted By Fordie
:lol::lol::lol: Its impossible to get cross with...

:lol::lol::lol: Its impossible to get cross with Tonio:lol: 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 19:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By Fordie
Now that you've saved your self a fortune on...

Now that you've saved your self a fortune on rocker cost's ,looks like the tea's are on you at the next BHCN ride out :lol: Good to hear about it though. 4D
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Apr-2006, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 3,121
Posted By Fordie
No, proberbly just a case of clutch dust and...

No, proberbly just a case of clutch dust and debris that needs cleaning off the plates every now and then, quit normal. Strip the clutch down and give it a clean. 1/2 hour job. 4D

[Edited on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2006, 17:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By Fordie
Lads, If I could only get this --king top of ...

Lads, If I could only get this --king top of Im busting . 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2006, 17:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,486
Posted By Fordie
More , more, that was a good read Fil but then...

More , more, that was a good read Fil but then I had the real thing whilst travelling back home on Sunday. Always a bonus that . Big well done to you and Nelly for your 1st double. 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2006, 15:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Fordie
Skids if you go as well as you did Sunday it...

Skids if you go as well as you did Sunday it Podiums all the way mate 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Mar-2006, 23:40
Replies: 31
Views: 5,180
Posted By Fordie
:lol::lol::lol::lol: 4D

:lol::lol::lol::lol: 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Mar-2006, 20:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By Fordie
Domski\'s secret

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/915817/1677590/135746373.jpg


So Domski this is what you do when you disappear round Hall Bends. This is not what we mean by Pre load :lol:

Did'nt your Mum...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Mar-2006, 19:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,699
Posted By Fordie
http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/915817/1677590/...

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/915817/1677590/135730888.jpg

Fil2 on his way to a 1st place


http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/915817/1677590/135731176.jpg

Yellows the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 23:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,463
Posted By Fordie
Chris you got U2U 4D

Chris you got U2U 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 10:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By Fordie
Thanks lads I'll have a shuffty behind said...

Thanks lads I'll have a shuffty behind said battery and get the hoover on it. Regards 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 09:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
Posted By Fordie
On Yer Bike Nr Aylesbury, charged me £110 to...

On Yer Bike Nr Aylesbury, charged me £110 to change the belts . I hav'nt tackle the job myself but I understand its a 1-1-1/2 hrs job. As Rockhopper stated so long as the belts have been changed does...
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