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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-May-2004, 13:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,590
Posted By Dave G
Rear shock

It looks like the rear shock on the 750 is leaking.
Can they be repaired or overhauled?,what would I be looking at to replace it?
Would anyone know if a 916 style shock would fit?(or for that matter...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-May-2004, 13:00
Replies: 2
Views: 3,479
Posted By Dave G
Good for you Henners,but I thought insurance...

Good for you Henners,but I thought insurance companies worked out the premium based on the most expensive bike?,other wise we could all insure that scabby 1981 honda c60 and then add 998r's for 10p...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 25-May-2004, 17:09
Replies: 5
Views: 4,196
Posted By Dave G
According to the post it note in front of me the...

According to the post it note in front of me the phone no. is:
08000 682 996
Hope this helps:roll:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-May-2004, 13:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,086
Posted By Dave G
As much as I hate to sound like a luddite,chain...

As much as I hate to sound like a luddite,chain riveters are a waste of money.Two big hammers mate!,one firmly held against the back of the link ,the other to (gently) round over the head of the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2004, 17:20
Replies: 1
Views: 2,068
Posted By Dave G
I dont know who fixed it-but it wasn\'t me!

Unbelievably my 750 has sprung into life,for no reason I can fathom.I was replacing the brake lines and thought I'd turn the key while I was there.
It runs as rough as a badgers **** and has the...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2004, 11:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,189
Posted By Dave G
749 buyers guide?Light or Dark?

I've been looking at the 916 I've kept for years and am getting to the point where I'm considering I might replace it.
The contender might be a 749,I'm not prepared to spend huge...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 24-Apr-2004, 12:50
Replies: 4
Views: 4,990
Posted By Dave G
I've got a different spyball model to you so...

I've got a different spyball model to you so I dont know how much of this will be relevant.
Does it have an LED ,and if so is it flashing?,mine has a code number and you can use this code number...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Apr-2004, 12:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,677
Posted By Dave G
I'd like to see a black SS.In the medium...

I'd like to see a black SS.In the medium term I'll have to get mine done and black is an option(might look good with a red frame too):D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 17:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,952
Posted By Dave G
I've had a SBK for years and have recently...

I've had a SBK for years and have recently got an 'old' SS,but then I've always done things back to front.
Does this mean I'll be getting an old pantah next?:lol:
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 22-Apr-2004, 16:43
Replies: 5
Views: 4,196
Posted By Dave G
Ducati insurance

Just had a telephone quote for my bike(s) from Ducati insurance.
the quote for the 916 on its own was £259,not bad ,though not the cheapest I've had(So far £202.70).
Where they did surprise me...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 16:33
Replies: 18
Views: 4,405
Posted By Dave G
Thanks guys. I find most of these electrical...

Thanks guys.
I find most of these electrical things baffling and have taken the coils off and am taking them to a local dealer to have them tested,that way I'll know one way or another.

I do...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2004, 22:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,405
Posted By Dave G
Coils and bits?

If the worst comes to the worst,how much will replacement coils cost me ?
It may not come to that yet as I havent tested them, but I'd like to know what I could be looking at here.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2004, 20:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,164
Posted By Dave G
They seem expensive but it could be the best...

They seem expensive but it could be the best bike tool you could buy,fitments for almost any bike.
I've got one and it does my 916,ss,rvf- my mates vfr,gsxr and hayabusa with the relevant...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Apr-2004, 17:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,560
Posted By Dave G
SS750\'s dark secret

The carbs are back on and no signs of life from the motor.
Had a think about the sooty condition of the plugs and I'm guessing the previous owner may have run race cans,does that sound...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Apr-2004, 22:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,702
Posted By Dave G
Welcome to the 'unfinished project...

Welcome to the 'unfinished project bike' club Frank.:lol::P:lol:
Look on the bright side though....at least your engine works.;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 21:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
Yep that did it!:sing: Turns out the plug had...

Yep that did it!:sing:
Turns out the plug had dislodged a bit,
however,now I'm back to square one as the b@stard still wont start.
And I always wondered what 'project bike'...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Apr-2004, 11:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
Right!New part now got,brief interlude to keep...

Right!New part now got,brief interlude to keep family life going,back to the disembowelled bike!
I've re-assembled everything....again.
Turned the ignition on to hear the fuel pump whirr,and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2004, 12:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,457
Posted By Dave G
Replacing brake lines

Whats the easiest and least messy method/order of putting my new brakelines on,or rather getting the existing ones off.
Do I just open the bleed nipples and pump all the fluid out?,or just unbolt the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Mar-2004, 17:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
The plot takes a twist

Right,I may have discovered the cause.
After stripping it down... AGAIN!,I've found the o ring sealing the main jet was split,so I'm hoping that this was the problem,though there is the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2004, 13:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
New fuel now mort. And this morning it turns...

New fuel now mort.
And this morning it turns over, and some almighty backfires....but its still not running.
Short of taking it to a garage I'm stuck,the fact that I got it to run(albeit roughly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Mar-2004, 16:23
Replies: 3
Views: 3,166
Posted By Dave G
adaptors on torque wrenches

If I use a socket adaptor (say 1/2" to 3/8" drive) do I have to alter the recommended torque setting of whatever I'm doing up? and by how much?
Or is there a set way of working this out?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Mar-2004, 14:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
Hurrah!!!!

Yes!!!!!!!!
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Never underestimate the capacity of an idiot to make the most obvious mistake.
After turning the fuel line back on....,I got it to start!
It races on choke...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Mar-2004, 12:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,401
Posted By Dave G
Dead 750,The saga continues

After all that hassle the swine still wont start,I'm completely clueless now.
It turned over until the battery died but still didn't fire up,a previous check made sure I've got a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Mar-2004, 22:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,278
Posted By Dave G
Thanks Felix.The howling gales and driving sleet...

Thanks Felix.The howling gales and driving sleet here are pointing me towards a winter position I think.;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Mar-2004, 21:55
Replies: 2
Views: 2,278
Posted By Dave G
Oil line tap

Finally I've put all the bits back together,all I need to do now is go and get some fresh petrol.
The only thing thats puzzling me is:- there is a tap switch in the oil line between the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Mar-2004, 22:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,345
Posted By Dave G
Carburretors-the devils own rubik cube!

I've got my carburretors off,and in bits.
I'm spraying everything in carb cleaner but still havent a clue what the important bits are,somehow I'd expected a set up like the airbrushes...
Forum: Monsters 12-Mar-2004, 13:55
Replies: 10
Views: 5,024
Posted By Dave G
You become a multi ducati owner then Darren?:sing:

You become a multi ducati owner then Darren?:sing:
Forum: Tyres 09-Mar-2004, 17:03
Replies: 17
Views: 6,543
Posted By Dave G
Bridgestones for me,though I've just been...

Bridgestones for me,though I've just been tempted by a good price on pirelli diablo's.
I think I'd rather run the wheel rims than michelins.....I'd get more grip in the rain.:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2004, 15:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Posted By Dave G
Indeed the forces of darknes fight against me at...

Indeed the forces of darknes fight against me at every turn.....
I'm emptying the stale petrol from the tank into the only container I can find in the garage-a lawnmower,only to be spotted by my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Mar-2004, 22:27
Replies: 2
Views: 2,415
Posted By Dave G
Thanks Zimbo....and frank. After a quick chat...

Thanks Zimbo....and frank.
After a quick chat with one of the guys in ducati glagow I've a few more tips to try.
I'm happy to attempt all of this but dont want to do irreversible damage to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2004, 21:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Posted By Dave G
Right! after a lot of swearing I've got the...

Right!
after a lot of swearing I've got the airbox off and I've almost reached the reason for this adventure.....to clean out the carburettors.What I've found is that the oil cooler is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2004, 20:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,638
Posted By Dave G
How do I get the airbox off

.....without dismantling the whole damn bike!
I'm finally getting into the guts of this 750,but have been puzzled as to how to remove the front two bolts securing the airbox.Haynes thinks its a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2004, 15:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
Posted By Dave G
Shoogly heatshield

I seem to have lost the washer for the leg heatshield on my916,its secure enough but rattles a bit.The nearest Ducati place is at least an hour away from me and too much trouble for just a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2004, 22:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,436
Posted By Dave G
Thanks Mort,Nelly serviced my 916 last year and a...

Thanks Mort,Nelly serviced my 916 last year and a fine job too.
Only I've moved from Nottingham to the west of Scotland so popping in for a cup of something with dodgy milk isnt as easy...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Feb-2004, 20:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,436
Posted By Dave G
Spark enhancers

I'm currently taking my 750's carbs off to clean them out and while off the road I'll fit the steel brake hoses I bought recently.
As I've never done anything like this before...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Feb-2004, 12:19
Replies: 1
Views: 2,611
Posted By Dave G
two clutches

Just bought myself a complete clutch for the 750.Nice and cheap,or at least I thought so....not really sure why, as I dont need it,though taking it to bits and reassembling it will hopefully give me...
Forum: Tyres 28-Jan-2004, 15:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,019
Posted By Dave G
no repairs are permitted above v speed rating(150...

no repairs are permitted above v speed rating(150 mph) in accordance with bs159f

...I dont think thats strictly true,I'm sure it says repairs are' not recommended',and if your...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jan-2004, 10:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By Dave G
Its a carbed 97 model,strangely, knowing they are...

Its a carbed 97 model,strangely, knowing they are difficult to start in the cold almost reassures me its not too serious a problem:lol:
Also had a look inside the tank,from the odometer I'd say...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2004, 18:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By Dave G
Non starter

Just tried to fire up the bikes after sitting in my garage for a month-unused and unloved.
The 916 started first time off the button as it always has(forgot how loud it was:lol:),the ss was a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Jan-2004, 11:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,526
Posted By Dave G
BT010's for my 97 ss,.....I've a pair...

BT010's for my 97 ss,.....I've a pair of squared off michelins if you want them?
:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 13:48
Replies: 36
Views: 4,619
Posted By Dave G
I use mine all the time,though like you weeksy I...

I use mine all the time,though like you weeksy I ride with the ball of my foot on the peg and then shift it off as I enter a bend, if nothing else it gives me a bit more confidence to carry speed on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Dec-2003, 18:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,364
Posted By Dave G
Tyres and fiddly bits

As a relative newcomer to ss's and after a near miss today I'm going to junk the michelins on there at the minute,any recommendations?
Ihave bt010's on the 916 but am not sure...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Dec-2003, 21:36
Replies: 2
Views: 2,454
Posted By Dave G
Thanks shazaam.I'll try to have a look this...

Thanks shazaam.I'll try to have a look this weekend,if it was a recurring fault with an obvious solution one of you guys must have dealt with it before,but having dealt with shortouts before...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Dec-2003, 15:30
Replies: 2
Views: 2,454
Posted By Dave G
Blowing fuses

I've noticed that the brake light fuse keeps blowing on the 750ss -but only when the headlight are turned on.
While I can fix basic things myself I cant really diagnose any more complex faults...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Nov-2003, 11:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,860
Posted By Dave G
Well,I bought it.A typo meant it turned out to be...

Well,I bought it.A typo meant it turned out to be a 96 model,a few marks here and there but in sound mechanical condition.
I have two red ducati's in my garage now!:D;):P
bit of an ordeal...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Nov-2003, 08:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,860
Posted By Dave G
750ss

I'm considering a 1995 750ss that I've been offered,not brilliant condition but low mileage,the guy's says he'll service it as well.
What do I look for here?,I'm more used to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2003, 10:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By Dave G
Strap it around the headstock taking care not to...

Strap it around the headstock taking care not to trap any cables,then as weeksy suggests the pillion pegs or through the frame. Dont strap your brake lever you can do that with a bit of string...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2003, 18:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,718
Posted By Dave G
....thanks for the suggestions so far. I've...

....thanks for the suggestions so far.
I've removed the master cylinder now and my mate has suggested a new seal kit,but the haynes manual states that brembo regard this as a non servicable item...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2003, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,718
Posted By Dave G
Rear brake siezed

My back brake has jammed (again) and after taking off the caliper and looking at the pistons they didnt seem too crappy.It was really hard to force them back in a bit though,and after thinking about...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 13-Jun-2003, 13:42
Replies: 13
Views: 6,356
Posted By Dave G
Hi Guido These companies are like so many others...

Hi Guido
These companies are like so many others in that they put their prices up by a certain amount each year in the full knowledge that we as road users are legally obliged to have...
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