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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 23:34
Replies: 22
Views: 1,788
Posted By 748IOM
Just ensure it's clean up as you've done, ensure...

Just ensure it's clean up as you've done, ensure oil is at the right level and then just keep an eye on it, thats all you can do.

Unless it suddenly starts spitting it out then I can't see anything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 23:28
Replies: 22
Views: 1,788
Posted By 748IOM
If you can't see where its coming from and its...

If you can't see where its coming from and its not dripping then I would clean the oil off the fairing and monitor it.

You even sure it's oil? Maybe tar? or brake dust or dust off the clutch?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 14:17
Replies: 22
Views: 3,397
Posted By 748IOM
Luckily don't have the MOT worry here on the Isle...

Luckily don't have the MOT worry here on the Isle of Man :cool:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2005, 20:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By 748IOM
No its only 7300 miles at the mo, I need to get...

No its only 7300 miles at the mo, I need to get the belts changed and I was just looking into doing it myself as I'd like to save the money and I'd also like to be able to maintain the bike myself....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2005, 14:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,970
Posted By 748IOM
What\'s Shimming?

Just been reading some websites about servicing Ducati's and I was just wondering what Shimming was?

They refer to price depending on how much shimming is required?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 01:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By 748IOM
The Ducati dealer did not sell the bike to me...

The Ducati dealer did not sell the bike to me though, so I would need to have the dealer I bought it off cover the labour charges?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 00:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By 748IOM
OK, just going through the service book...

OK, just going through the service book now.

Its had its first service at the Ducati dealership at 617 miles on 03/04/01, then its had a service at 5467 miles on 21/04/02 at the dealership I bought...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 00:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By 748IOM
The bike is a 2001 748E, it was bought with 6,700...

The bike is a 2001 748E, it was bought with 6,700 miles on the clock, it is currently now at about 7,300 miles (amazing what nice weather does to your mileage!!).

I won't name and shame but lets...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 23:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By 748IOM
I've had the bike for about 2 weeks now, I bought...

I've had the bike for about 2 weeks now, I bought it from a non Ducati dealership.

The service history lists my local Ducati dealership as servicing it at 6K in September last year and I bought the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 23:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks for the info guys and I assume the...

Thanks for the info guys and I assume the overtightening screws is talking from experience!!

I haven't had time to get near it tonight but I intend to strip it down to stop the jerking it give me...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 20:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By 748IOM
Cam belts

If you're not sure how long it was since a bike last had the belts changed, is there anyway to tell its state? Or do you just have to replace it to be safe?

To replace them is it a simple case of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 20:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By 748IOM
Manually checking for Clutch Wear

I need to clean out my clutch by taking the cover off as it is slipping a bit when pulling away.

Is there any way to easily check for wear on the clutch plates? What are the signs?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2005, 00:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,060
Posted By 748IOM
Can someone please confirm why putting it in...

Can someone please confirm why putting it in neutral is any different from holding the clutch in?

Also how long is too long to hold the clutch in?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 21:46
Replies: 13
Views: 3,060
Posted By 748IOM
Mines exactly the same and mine doesn't have a...

Mines exactly the same and mine doesn't have a slipper clutch.

Apparently the slipping can be caused by a build up of dust from the dry clutch, if you've got a sealed clutch cover then it may be...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2005, 21:40
Replies: 89
Views: 21,443
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks guys for all the posting, I love this...

Thanks guys for all the posting, I love this question, I also think tells you a lot about peoples tastes in bikes.

I know that I'm now sticking with Ducati for the long haul, I also think that so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 21:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,816
Posted By 748IOM
Can you not get Ducati UK to replace them? I...

Can you not get Ducati UK to replace them?

I think it's their responsibility after all if the parts aren't up to the job.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jul-2005, 21:30
Replies: 89
Views: 21,443
Posted By 748IOM
Biking question?

How long have you been a biker and what bikes have you owned along the way?

I'll start:

11 years

1st: Kawasaki KE100 in green
2nd: Kawasaki ZZR250 in purple
3rd: Honda RVF400 in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 16:07
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
hmm but a second hand owner cannot be held to...

hmm but a second hand owner cannot be held to ransom for a bikes history which is out of their control.

In my case however it has been officially dealer serviced for its lifetime but I think that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 14:12
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
As a follow on I have come across the following...

As a follow on I have come across the following article which highlights Ducati's obligation to foot the repair of failing rockers which are recognised as a defective...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 14:03
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
True but I've still sent an email to Ducati to...

True but I've still sent an email to Ducati to see their views on the subject, I think if its a recognised defect then you can't expect the customer to foot the bill.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 11:47
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
I love the whole feel of the bike and knowing...

I love the whole feel of the bike and knowing you're part of something very special with a whole lot of heritage.

To me Dukes are more of a "real" bike as in they have a proper character rather than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 02:08
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
yeah plenty of decent corners and fantastic roads...

yeah plenty of decent corners and fantastic roads in general.

I'm just interested to know why people stick with Ducati even though they're expensive and prone to technical problems. I get some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 01:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
Posted By 748IOM
yes yes yes :D I just don't fancy posting my...

yes yes yes :D

I just don't fancy posting my fairing anywhere I'd rather not chance it getting damaged.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 23:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
Posted By 748IOM
Its a bit different for me as I'm based on the...

Its a bit different for me as I'm based on the Isle of Man, I was more wanting to guage a rough figure?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 23:20
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
I live on the Isle of Man, I went to the Ducati...

I live on the Isle of Man, I went to the Ducati dealership to gain a bit more info on the bike and it was there I was told there was no rev limiter, which I thought odd for a road bike.

I've always...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 19:25
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
Anybody able to help with this question and I...

Anybody able to help with this question and I have also been told there is no rev limiter on the 748? Is this true?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 19:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks guys for all the feedback, as a rough...

Thanks guys for all the feedback, as a rough estimate what have you paid for painted boards?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 12:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
Posted By 748IOM
Number boards

Just been thinking about the number boards you see on many a ducati, front, rear and often a stripe over the front mud guard.

Are these just decals or are they painted?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 00:27
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
Just as a quick follow on and I apologise for...

Just as a quick follow on and I apologise for asking all these questions but it just helps me put my mind at rest.

I notice and have noticed since I bought it that at 4000rpm it makes a sort of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2005, 23:17
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
What I'm trying to work out is how come some...

What I'm trying to work out is how come some people talk about £700 services etc?

I've had bikes for 11 years all Jap bikes and the services at most cost me £200.

Is it really going to be that more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2005, 17:33
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
With that mileage you must ride it a lot? Do you...

With that mileage you must ride it a lot?

Do you ride most days what ever the weather or stick to dry days? Have you toured on it?

Also could you elaborate about the battery connectors, whats...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 14:45
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
Thanks guys for all the posts, I think I'll be on...

Thanks guys for all the posts, I think I'll be on here more regularly you all sound a top bunch.

Certainly inspired with more confidence with it, thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 13:14
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By 748IOM
748 Reliability

I have recently bought a 748 Monoposto and I have to say its the best bike I've ever ridden and thats coming from previously owning a 2004 Yamaha R1.

I have always wanted a Ducati and my main...
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