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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jan-2006, 00:46
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Posted By DC
and another..............

and another..............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jan-2006, 00:41
Replies: 8
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Posted By DC
winter rebuild

Here we go,

The bike is now a 996sps, instead of the 853. I still have a way to go but my time is limited getting to cornwall and back all the time.

My 996 lump that I talked about last year with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jan-2006, 19:48
Replies: 35
Views: 4,505
Posted By DC
Sounds very good to me mate.:devil: DC.

Sounds very good to me mate.:devil:

DC.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2006, 18:27
Replies: 35
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Posted By DC
Once the 996sps is up a running i will get it set...

Once the 996sps is up a running i will get it set up with a FIM chip if possible.;):devil:

DC.:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2006, 18:26
Replies: 35
Views: 4,505
Posted By DC
I wouldnt say that it increased horse power or...

I wouldnt say that it increased horse power or anything like that. Just made the throttle response really nice.

In conjunction with the 853 ultimap fuel chip, the bike ran real smooth and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jan-2006, 13:38
Replies: 35
Views: 4,505
Posted By DC
The throttle bodies have been set up properly,...

The throttle bodies have been set up properly, thats all. Nothing flash.

I will probably sell them with the engine so that it all runs sweet together. Including the ultimap chip with ecu.

DC.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2005, 13:52
Replies: 35
Views: 4,505
Posted By DC
:devil: I will have a sigma prepared ( Full...

:devil:

I will have a sigma prepared ( Full Monty!!) 853 lump for sale real soon.
Including sigma prepared throttle bodies and the ecu including the 853 ultimap chip.

As I have moved up to 996sps...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Dec-2005, 23:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,392
Posted By DC
or, Just use one of the exhaust springs to put...

or,

Just use one of the exhaust springs to put the others on, then use a adapted coat hanger.

DC.;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Dec-2005, 23:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By DC
I think keefers idea sounds best to me. When I...

I think keefers idea sounds best to me.

When I serviced my swing arm bearings and needle rollers etc the other day, I had to remove the swing arm to get to um. ( Of course)
Thing was I was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Dec-2005, 16:27
Replies: 21
Views: 3,132
Posted By DC
:o Blinking heck skidlids, that was a close...

:o

Blinking heck skidlids, that was a close shave. Glad you are ok, could have been worse!!

DC.

[Edited on 18-12-2005 by DC]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2005, 21:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By DC
cheers skidlids, I think that im gonna run the...

cheers skidlids,

I think that im gonna run the 996sps with the 45mm headers and the 50mm cross over and exhaust cans.
Try it and see how it goes. I will keep my eyes open for a set of 50mm headers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2005, 15:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By DC
Cheers chaps, I have done a bit of reading up...

Cheers chaps,

I have done a bit of reading up about engine specs and pipe sizes.
I cant remember where I read it but somewhere, it stated that with a standard 996SPS lump, it was thought that the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2005, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By DC
:(

:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2005, 16:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By DC
996sps exhaust pipe sizes.

Hi,

What to know if there would be any performance loss with a 996sps using 45mm header pipes. Then a 50mm cross over pipe and 50mm exhaust cans?

I know that as standard, the 996sps comes with a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Dec-2005, 19:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By DC
:o Now that what I call a stand.:cool:

:o
Now that what I call a stand.:cool:
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Dec-2005, 00:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,868
Posted By DC
I do like the...

I do like the 888,..................................................... Nice.;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2005, 23:40
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By DC
:cool: Looking cool. DC.:burn:

:cool:

Looking cool.


DC.:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2005, 20:10
Replies: 20
Views: 3,980
Posted By DC
:o Each to their own I suppose. Bit to shiny for...

:o

Each to their own I suppose. Bit to shiny for my liking though!;)

DC.:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2005, 14:55
Replies: 51
Views: 14,167
Posted By DC
:cool: Very nice looking frame and swingarm...

:cool:

Very nice looking frame and swingarm mate.;) That looks the muts nuts!!

That happens to be my colour of choice as well. I had planned on getting my frame and swing arm done this winter but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2005, 22:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,120
Posted By DC
996 Engine Build. Update.

Well here goes,

I while ago I posted up about rebuilding a 996 lump that I had purchased for a good price. On first inspection the engine was in good nick. But alas, on a full strip down I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2005, 21:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By DC
Looks good so far Skidlids.;) I await the fitment...

Looks good so far Skidlids.;) I await the fitment onto one or your Bikes and a test, followed by a report.

I take it this mod is for one of your Ducatis?

DC.:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2005, 21:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,565
Posted By DC
£60 a fork leg eh? That sounds better. Perhaps...

£60 a fork leg eh? That sounds better. Perhaps the price has come down, or something like my memory is going ballistic.

When I asked about having this done, it was about 2 or 3 years ago. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2005, 13:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,565
Posted By DC
When I had my Shower forks re valved at Maxtons,...

When I had my Shower forks re valved at Maxtons, I asked about having my fork sliders Ti coated. ( I assume thats what you mean about having the sliders coated gold?)

I was told that it really isnt...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Nov-2005, 00:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,465
Posted By DC
:devil: Looks like it could be quite.......er,...

:devil:

Looks like it could be quite.......er, interesting!!;)


DC
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 14:17
Replies: 26
Views: 3,828
Posted By DC
[quote]Originally posted by PB I am sorely...

[quote]Originally posted by PB
I am sorely tempted by the Sigma Performance 853 conversion (with 'Full Monty' service).......

Have any of you had this done to your 748, and if so what are your...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Nov-2005, 17:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,152
Posted By DC
:D I want one. Its the only way I can afford...

:D

I want one. Its the only way I can afford that bike.;)

DC.:burn:
Forum: Tyres 04-Nov-2005, 21:12
Replies: 4
Views: 3,439
Posted By DC
I think that the rear rim is probably a 5.5 or a...

I think that the rear rim is probably a 5.5 or a 5.75. If you have measured across the rim ( spoke side) and it is 6 inches, then I think this is the case.

To measure correctly, would mean removing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 13:43
Replies: 14
Views: 2,227
Posted By DC
:D Nice looking 748r.:devil: It looks like a...

:D

Nice looking 748r.:devil: It looks like a minta.

Ill have a vodka and redbull.

Cheers.
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Oct-2005, 23:18
Replies: 110
Views: 66,453
Posted By DC
That sounds like Fight club.;)

That sounds like Fight club.;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2005, 22:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
Posted By DC
I have posted about this before, When the rear...

I have posted about this before,

When the rear brake pedal is depressed, you can see the rear master cylinder move away from the pedal. I swear that it moves a good 2 or 3 mm.
I think its the rear...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 12:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,836
Posted By DC
Check your e mail. DC;)

Check your e mail.

DC;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2005, 16:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,836
Posted By DC
748R airbox

Hello peeps,

I am after a bit of info on the 748R airbox.

Am I right in thinking that it comes in two parts. One that fits around the injectors and then the other part that fits to this. Looking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 12:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,202
Posted By DC
:(Bugger, cant remember exactly. I think it was...

:(Bugger, cant remember exactly. I think it was about £100. Maybe a little more.
Techmoto do a similar version to the one above. If memory serves me correctly, they are about £160!!!:o

DC:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 22:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,202
Posted By DC
I have one like that. Got it from AJR racing last...

I have one like that. Got it from AJR racing last year.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 22:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By DC
Where did you get the STM pulleys from? Only I...

Where did you get the STM pulleys from? Only I see a link on Nellys site leading to their site.

I will be in touch with that Nelly soon I hope. I think I can feel a shoping list for Ducati bits...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 14:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By DC
Your doing the same as me mate, Just got to...

Your doing the same as me mate,

Just got to split the cases now and check the crank and gearbox etc.

I was then thinking of getting the crank balanced and working from there.:devil: Was thinking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 12:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,164
Posted By DC
what sort of gains are you looking at with a set...

what sort of gains are you looking at with a set of high comp pistons on a 996 bip engine?

Is it the case of only getting real gains with set of hotter cams?

DC:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2005, 18:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,659
Posted By DC
:D Nice one Nelly. I was thinking along the...

:D

Nice one Nelly.

I was thinking along the lines of shot blasting etc. As for the PJ1 paint. I have used that before. I used the enamel I think, on a set of GSXr rims years ago. Its good...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2005, 17:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,659
Posted By DC
coating on engine cases.

While im on the subject of engine rebuilds,..............

Does any one know of a good firm or DIY product that would enable me to paint/coat the engine cases on my 996 lump?

I am looking at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2005, 17:04
Replies: 0
Views: 2,130
Posted By DC
996 engine rebuild

Well here goes,

I have just spent a few days down in Cornwall recently and thought that I would give a quick update on my 996 engine rebuild.

So far I have got around to pulling the heads, barrells...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2005, 18:26
Replies: 89
Views: 21,456
Posted By DC
right, im 36 and have been riding on and off...

right,

im 36 and have been riding on and off road for about 31 years.

As a wee nipper

pronto 80 cc monkey bike
yamaha 100 dirt bike.
Honda cb250
Suzuki RM125
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2005, 22:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By DC
Hello mate, Hows that 74......Oh hang on a...

Hello mate,

Hows that 74......Oh hang on a minute. 853 eh?;)




I have used the K and N ones on my bike. Seem to be fine.

[Edited on 8-9-2005 by DC]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2005, 22:15
Replies: 14
Views: 3,348
Posted By DC
Tell me more about this option. For example,...

Tell me more about this option.

For example, does the 54 mm shower injectors need the ECU and wiring loom or can it be spliced to a 748/996 loom.

I expect that the inlet rubbers would have to be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 21:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By DC
748 standard air filters

Hi,

I need to know if the standard foam type air filters that sit in the air runners on my 748 can be serviced?

The Haynes manual states that they should just be replaced. I would rather clean and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 12:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,233
Posted By DC


Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2005, 12:23
Replies: 21
Views: 3,233
Posted By DC
The quest continues.;):D DC.

The quest continues.;):D

DC.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2005, 11:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,348
Posted By DC
Cheers mate, Thanks for the info. DC

Cheers mate, Thanks for the info.

DC
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2005, 23:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By DC
Cor, GT motorcycles. I havent been there in...

Cor, GT motorcycles. I havent been there in years.

DC
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2005, 22:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By DC
Nothing wrong with it, Just fancy something else...

Nothing wrong with it, Just fancy something else with a bit more oomph.:devil: That and I fancy having a fiddle about with a Desmo V twin. So it might as well have some more cubes to start...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2005, 21:47
Replies: 21
Views: 3,233
Posted By DC
Good man;)

Good man;)
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