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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 22:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
JHP used to do an exchange. I remember paying £60...

JHP used to do an exchange. I remember paying £60 some two years ago.

As to crud... well I guess you let crud out (have you seen the inside of closed cover?) as well as risk crud in. However, I ran...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Nov-2005, 01:20
Replies: 39
Views: 6,264
Posted By Stealth
Oh... holding them together. Now I understand....

Oh... holding them together. Now I understand. Sorry - like I said time for cocoa.

What's wrong with glue?

:sing:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Nov-2005, 01:03
Replies: 39
Views: 6,264
Posted By Stealth
happy to be corrected on the level of stress on...

happy to be corrected on the level of stress on caliper bolts - I just don't think I would leave it to any chance by having low tensile materials holding the buggers on.

strong is more important...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Nov-2005, 21:26
Replies: 39
Views: 6,264
Posted By Stealth
Stainless has less tensile strength than...

Stainless has less tensile strength than convential steel bolts. i would think twice about using them in sucha high stress area.
titanium alloy bolts are also a risk unless you go for high tensile...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Nov-2005, 23:24
Replies: 28
Views: 3,887
Posted By Stealth
How about this... after a speeding fine i sent...

How about this... after a speeding fine i sent off my old license - I get two back??
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 30-Oct-2005, 12:29
Replies: 22
Views: 21,032
Posted By Stealth
Damian Which Tracker did you get (was it...

Damian

Which Tracker did you get (was it GPS).

Also doesn't it require battery to be working? i.e. what happens if they disconnect the battery???

Glad to hear it worked and sorry to hear the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 23:36
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
Still no pics.....

Still no pics.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 23:24
Replies: 36
Views: 4,501
Posted By Stealth
Just joined this thread and am confused. Thumb...

Just joined this thread and am confused.

Thumb brakes? What's wrong with discs? Anyway don't your thumbs wear away:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 14:05
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
Hi e-mailed you s the pics didn't come...

Hi

e-mailed you s the pics didn't come through

Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 16:34
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
You have u2u

You have u2u
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 09:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
Oh and... Kev, is th seat unit mono or Bip?

Oh and... Kev, is th seat unit mono or Bip?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2005, 09:22
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
you have u2u

you have u2u
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 21:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,340
Posted By Stealth
Any advice on where to get good plastic 998...

Any advice on where to get good plastic 998 fairing lowers (prefereably pre coloured (red) and bellypan. Thinking about storing the carbon ones off the 998R and using something I am less worried will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2005, 14:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By Stealth
...just re-read my message and have no idea where...

...just re-read my message and have no idea where the s on the back of 748 came from - a freudian slip? There again it would probably have been an "r" not an "s".
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2005, 14:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,293
Posted By Stealth
Feel for your loss. Had my 996 nicked on the...

Feel for your loss. Had my 996 nicked on the first of September. Those concerned have been cursed to suffer painfully for eternity. Nothing prepares you for finding an empty space where your much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2005, 15:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By Stealth
Thanks for that. I agree finding some way to...

Thanks for that. I agree finding some way to lengthen the bar (bar end or longer clip on) seems the way to go
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2005, 15:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stealth
Wise advice. Think the only mods I am inclined...

Wise advice.

Think the only mods I am inclined to make are the brakes which though good aren't a patch on the previous AP set up I had on the 996.

Actually, this has the ring of famous last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 22:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By Stealth
Thanks guys for the feedback. Looks like the...

Thanks guys for the feedback. Looks like the longer clip ons might be the way forward and/or altering the stops.

Or I could just take them of and fit a couple of old syringes onto the brake...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 08:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By Stealth
Radial clutch/brake levers

Having recently bought a 998 it came with brembo radial levers (clutch and brake). All very nice except they bash into the instrument console on tight lock.


On my 996 I had the AP radial master...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 08:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stealth
Grateful for the information. How well does a...

Grateful for the information.

How well does a 60mm system work? Did you have any other engine mods or was it on a "standard" 998R?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2005, 19:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stealth
Thanks for that. I just bought the bike and am...

Thanks for that.

I just bought the bike and am doing that thing where you inspect everything that you hadn't looked closely at when I bought it and just noticed this. I got the regular 50mm system...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Oct-2005, 23:27
Replies: 19
Views: 1,626
Posted By Stealth
Agree that private sales are a pain. No one ever...

Agree that private sales are a pain. No one ever seems to want your bike and everyone seems to want the same bike you're after....... then you've got all the hassle of how to pay/be paid.

Mind you...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Oct-2005, 23:11
Replies: 19
Views: 1,626
Posted By Stealth
Welcome and mines a Margarita on the rocks. On...

Welcome and mines a Margarita on the rocks.

On the price, it sounds like a highish price compared to what s/hand 749s are seem to be getting. But then, C&J is a dealer.

Have you looked on the MCN...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2005, 22:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stealth
50mm and 54mm Termi systems

Having just got a full termi system on the 998R I got to play with the vernier caliper and noticed a couple of things:
a. it is the outside diameter of the pipe that is 53-54mm.
b. the inside...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2005, 05:04
Replies: 19
Views: 4,367
Posted By Stealth
Just looked at the SEM site. Totally impressed...

Just looked at the SEM site. Totally impressed with the titanium hub. Has any one purchased on of these? If so, what did it cost - my deutsche wasn't good enough to loacte it in the pdf catalogue....
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2005, 21:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,436
Posted By Stealth
.....and another one to think about is if you (or...

.....and another one to think about is if you (or someone has wound up the preload). Back of bike sits higher and therefore the lean is greater.......
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2005, 13:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Stealth
JHP is good quality and John will always help...

JHP is good quality and John will always help with any technical support or advice. A recent example was when I fitted a Corse Bembo rear caliper and floating disc. I dropped into JHP because the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 22:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,367
Posted By Stealth
Go to the Poggipolini site. Their fasteners don't...

Go to the Poggipolini site. Their fasteners don't "round" like pro bolts (more robust alloy). However, be prepared for a relaxed approach to meeting your orders from the London rep. Maybe someone...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 22:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By Stealth
Who is right??? JHP or Shazaam? Do dishes stay...

Who is right??? JHP or Shazaam? Do dishes stay dishes or do they become flatties???

Shazaam, perhaps you could explain why slipper clutches as they get increased use, judder on take off. Is this not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 18:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By Stealth
oooops got that the wrong way round - heh...

oooops got that the wrong way round - heh heh!

Definitely not an expert........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 18:49
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By Stealth
I'd agree with that. Excuse my poor phrasing....

I'd agree with that. Excuse my poor phrasing. Definitely with inner circumferences not touching!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 16:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,217
Posted By Stealth
OK... the dished plate is actually one of the...

OK... the dished plate is actually one of the steels and you usually have two which "face away from each other". The idea is, to stop chatter and slipping when you take off. Over time the dishing...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 04-Sep-2005, 11:04
Replies: 3
Views: 9,079
Posted By Stealth
Thanks Lily. Seemed a bit ironic that we left...

Thanks Lily.

Seemed a bit ironic that we left bikes in places like Poland with no trouble at all. Come back to Holland where you think you are closer to home territory and then this happens.

I am...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 04-Sep-2005, 10:27
Replies: 3
Views: 9,079
Posted By Stealth
Stolen 996 and 748 in Delft Holland on 1st Sep

Subject tells you the sorry tale. S996 KUB (996) and N748HPP (748) stolen from Hotel car park in Delft. Only realised when fully kitted up and walked out to get on bikes to catch early ferry.

Still...
Forum: Tyres 24-Jun-2005, 00:10
Replies: 6
Views: 3,763
Posted By Stealth
the supacorsas came off today (worn to *****ffrom...

the supacorsas came off today (worn to *****ffrom trackdays and ranching cattle on the farm) and the corsas went on for the fast tour to brno in August. Dunlop idea now a past dalliance.............
Forum: Tyres 23-Jun-2005, 01:33
Replies: 6
Views: 3,763
Posted By Stealth
Sportmax GP207RR

anyone got a view on how well these handle (996). I have just been offered a set for £145 fitted and balanced)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 23:08
Replies: 43
Views: 6,240
Posted By Stealth
agree the slipper clutch - huge difference

agree the slipper clutch - huge difference
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 14:56
Replies: 43
Views: 6,240
Posted By Stealth
Best and most practical mod = AP brakes and...

Best and most practical mod = AP brakes and radial master cylinder.
best aesthetic mod = 50mm Ti Termis, carbon fibre and titanium fasteners. oh oooh and the magnesium bits which allow you to drink...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 14:52
Replies: 20
Views: 2,085
Posted By Stealth
Cn't understand the mag wheels bit. Have had mag...

Cn't understand the mag wheels bit. Have had mag wheels on mine for four years, track and vast road use. Even had them crack tested and they are good as the day they went on.

Too much mythology...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 14:48
Replies: 15
Views: 26,864
Posted By Stealth
I have always wondered what that bar on the...

I have always wondered what that bar on the paddock stand was for. How about a picture of it being used in action so I can get my full money's worth out of the stand. To date I have just left it...
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