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Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 23:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,467
Posted By Crunchy
:lol::lol::lol: It would certainly hurt your...

:lol::lol::lol: It would certainly hurt your nomads if you braked to hard
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 15:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,402
Posted By Crunchy
It all depends on the weather as too how quickly...

It all depends on the weather as too how quickly the motor cools down. Normally though if it's been standing for more than 1 hour I always let it tick-over for about 30 seconds before I give it some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 14:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,223
Posted By Crunchy
Try these http://www.norton-sp.com/ I bought a...

Try these http://www.norton-sp.com/ I bought a set from them recently and was very pleased. They often sell stuff on Fleebay UK so ship to England. They can even do 24ct Gold Dzus if you can afford...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 09:02
Replies: 10
Views: 4,829
Posted By Crunchy
You definatly need to change the chip. But you...

You definatly need to change the chip. But you also say that it needs servicing so it could also be fuel or air filter, probably both
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2005, 23:06
Replies: 64
Views: 19,788
Posted By Crunchy
A DUCATI IS:::::

I saw this post on the MS site and thought it would be intresting to see what us Brits (& guests) could come up with:smug: I've taken the first 10 from our buddies across the water just to get us...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Sep-2005, 22:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Posted By Crunchy
Take to tablets and plenty of sleep...in the...

Take to tablets and plenty of sleep...in the garage and you'll be OK in morning. Trust me I'm not a doctor:D
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Sep-2005, 22:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,273
Posted By Crunchy
Welcome Duc Daz. ;) I remember when I got my...

Welcome Duc Daz. ;)

I remember when I got my first Duc, an 851, still got it and hope I'll never have to sell it. I spent as much time sitting on a stool (with a bier in my hand of course) looking...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2005, 18:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,951
Posted By Crunchy
I had the same problem with my 851. Took it to my...

I had the same problem with my 851. Took it to my dealer and he just disconected the light. Said that this is a common fault. After about 6 month though the battery kept on going dead on me. Answer:...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2005, 12:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By Crunchy
Proves Ducati is in the blood. glad to hear your...

Proves Ducati is in the blood. glad to hear your better
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 16:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By Crunchy
Not a lot of people know that:puzzled:

Not a lot of people know that:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 16:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By Crunchy
If you click on this link it will tell you...

If you click on this link it will tell you everything you need to know but were to frightened to ask about oil and filter...
Forum: Tyres 10-Sep-2005, 09:11
Replies: 2
Views: 3,974
Posted By Crunchy
Welcome to our UK Board Galaxy;) We have a few of...

Welcome to our UK Board Galaxy;) We have a few of you "Yanks" posting here. In fact our technical genius, Shazaam is from you neck of the woods.

It looks like someone won the lottery:D Nice...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Sep-2005, 00:53
Replies: 21
Views: 4,025
Posted By Crunchy
Jawasti:smug:

Jawasti:smug:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2005, 06:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,846
Posted By Crunchy
It nise too sea tat speling an gramar had...

It nise too sea tat speling an gramar had emprovd in englan. I bet they wished they could speak england the way I used to could.

What does "salt away" mean. Do you think he has been watching to...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2005, 06:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By Crunchy
It's another one of those optical illusions....

It's another one of those optical illusions.

What's happened here is what's called a disruption across planes in the space-brain continueum.......... the rest you know;)
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2005, 19:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By Crunchy
He'll see is elbows, his arse and his feet when...

He'll see is elbows, his arse and his feet when he attempts any right turn in the town:D
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2005, 03:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By Crunchy
:D:lol::lol: a fellow insomniac and with a sense...

:D:lol::lol: a fellow insomniac and with a sense of humour to boot. Like it, I'll be able to sleep now:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2005, 02:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,857
Posted By Crunchy
Catch the mirrors

Can't sleep again :( so had a scan through the DSC San Diego website. This is a picture of one of the memebers 888. Check-out where the mirrors are...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2005, 01:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By Crunchy
Well apart from what I suggested previously, have...

Well apart from what I suggested previously, have you changed the fuel filter. Another thing I have done is fuel with a higher octain fuel. When I first got the bike about 7 years ago I was fueling...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2005, 21:21
Replies: 61
Views: 23,261
Posted By Crunchy
Thank God you were wearing the right clothing. I...

Thank God you were wearing the right clothing. I hope they got the tanker driver.

I've never you ttstu but as one biker and Ducatisti to another get well soon;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 21:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,682
Posted By Crunchy
A rule of thumb is to stand back, if the chain is...

A rule of thumb is to stand back, if the chain is just visable below the bulg on the swing arm, when on a paddock stand, then it's ok.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 21:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Crunchy
Just for further reference, the wiring loom in...

Just for further reference, the wiring loom in the lampholder from a 998 does not work on a pre 1998 916. We have tried every posssibility, asked every expert (thanks too Skidlids and Felix) and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 12:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Crunchy
That's the problem. I don't have the cable for...

That's the problem. I don't have the cable for the stand as it's a 1996 model so I need to modify the relay at the lamp holder end. Or could the cable for the stand be tucked away somewhere else on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 11:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Crunchy
How the switch looks when apart

How the switch looks when apart
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 11:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By Crunchy
Wiring loam 916 -998

Can anyone help me:(

I had to replace my lamp holder on my 1996 916 as I had a accident. I bought a 998 sps lamp holder on EBay complete with electrics. The only difference I can see was a cable...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Sep-2005, 08:38
Replies: 13
Views: 3,704
Posted By Crunchy
There should be another option; 180 best for road...

There should be another option; 180 best for road and track. In which case I'd tick that one.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2005, 23:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By Crunchy
I had a very similar problem with the 851, mainly...

I had a very similar problem with the 851, mainly backfiring. I was then informed by a knowlegable chap that when i stall the bike, as am proned to do when cold, I should turn the key to off before...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 22:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,616
Posted By Crunchy
I changed from a 190 to a 180 and thought it...

I changed from a 190 to a 180 and thought it better. You should also think of changing to the bridgestone 010 or the new 014, sticky as ****. The 020 is more for touring bikes, it does last a little...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 15:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,505
Posted By Crunchy
As we’re talking about side stands (this is a...

As we’re talking about side stands (this is a long one):yawn:

I had a little Incident about 5 weeks ago. Decided to visit a customer on the bike because it was about 30c and the route is great for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 02:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,607
Posted By Crunchy
Errr whats an Optimate???:puzzled:

Errr whats an Optimate???:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 17:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,505
Posted By Crunchy
I'd be just glad with it not raining:sing: Good...

I'd be just glad with it not raining:sing: Good on yer mate I can't "STAND" moaners:flame:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 16:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By Crunchy
Thanks guys. I have since spoke to my mechanic...

Thanks guys. I have since spoke to my mechanic and he has also infomed me that it wont work. Just thought that it might improve performance.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 08:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By Crunchy
996r ECU on a 916

Does anyone know if a standard 100Kw ECU from a 996r will work and make any difference to my 1996 916.:puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Aug-2005, 23:32
Replies: 25
Views: 4,485
Posted By Crunchy
One has just been sold on ebay here (Germany) for...

One has just been sold on ebay here (Germany) for €28750. I reckon it will sell in the UK for about 18-20K
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Aug-2005, 10:31
Replies: 32
Views: 4,107
Posted By Crunchy
JA - !!!!,!!!!,!!!!!!! will that do

JA - !!!!,!!!!,!!!!!!! will that do
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Aug-2005, 00:51
Replies: 32
Views: 4,107
Posted By Crunchy
I live in Germany so all the tracks I go on are...

I live in Germany so all the tracks I go on are foreign.
We have some good, well organised track days here and one of the best is Prospeed. http://www.prospeed.de/ . I am at Hockenheim on Wednesday...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 00:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,191
Posted By Crunchy
After hours, if fact almost a full day, I decided...

After hours, if fact almost a full day, I decided to lay the bike on some tyres and pick the tin out bit by bit. I then made a tool (see attachment) that fits perfectly in the inlet holes. 2 mins...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 08:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By Crunchy
Thanks Guys. I guess I'll leave them then.

Thanks Guys. I guess I'll leave them then.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2005, 22:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By Crunchy
Öhlins off a Aprillia

Another forks question.

Will Öhlins front shocks off a Mille R 2002 model fit on a 916??? :rolleye:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2005, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By Crunchy
Whould you say they are better than the stock...

Whould you say they are better than the stock Showa's
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2005, 23:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By Crunchy
Wilber Öhlins?????

Can anyone tell me anything about Wiber shocks.
I have tried to find out about them on the net and most of the comments from the other forums is positive, but no one has any experience with regards...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2005, 19:26
Replies: 20
Views: 4,970
Posted By Crunchy
Oil filters for Ducati or should I say Twins are...

Oil filters for Ducati or should I say Twins are know to shake loose. My mechanic tightens them so tight, you need to stick a screw driver in there to get it out and some times that does'nt work. He...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 01:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,964
Posted By Crunchy
The Nürnberg Ring is only 2 hours from Wildenrath...

The Nürnberg Ring is only 2 hours from Wildenrath and the roads in the Eifel (that's around the "Ring") are some of the best in Europe. Plus, the Autobahns have no speed limits if you want to see how...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2003, 22:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By Crunchy
I recently had to change my chain as a couple of...

I recently had to change my chain as a couple of rings had worn or snapped. It was then that I noticed the rear sprocket had side play, so I took it off. The rear spacer/clip had come loose and the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jul-2003, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 4,470
Posted By Crunchy
How do you go about setting up a new 851 string...

How do you go about setting up a new 851 string (if that's what there called)?

The problem is that it back fires a lot. If over-taking and then suddenly having to brake I nearly give the drive...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Jul-2003, 00:40
Replies: 6
Views: 4,470
Posted By Crunchy
Wheres the 851 tech questions board

As well as my 916 sps I have a 851 S3. Under what do I post my tech questions etc for my bike. Do I go to the classics, is it a classic? Or do I go to the 916, 996.... topic board and post my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2003, 01:26
Replies: 17
Views: 5,487
Posted By Crunchy
17lts = 231K's. This was with moments of...

17lts = 231K's. This was with moments of madness and a bit of touring in the mountains of France. How do I know 231. My fuel light was shagged. Luckily I could free-wheel back down the hill.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2003, 00:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By Crunchy
Are there any advantages or disadvantages with...

Are there any advantages or disadvantages with regards to handeling
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 21:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By Crunchy
Sorry guys. I've been living in Germany...

Sorry guys. I've been living in Germany toooo long. Yes! I mean floating:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 00:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,804
Posted By Crunchy
Swimming front disks

What are the advantages of swimming front disks and the difference between alloy and steel, apart from weight.
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