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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2006, 13:17
Replies: 25
Views: 5,715
Posted By moto748
Surely the bottom of the engine *is* the right...

Surely the bottom of the engine *is* the right place?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2006, 00:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By moto748
Now if it was a Valkyrie... :bouncy:

Now if it was a Valkyrie... :bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2006, 00:14
Replies: 36
Views: 6,558
Posted By moto748
What's the reading across the battery terminals...

What's the reading across the battery terminals with the engine off? Should be well over 12V. Ideally 12.5-12.8. Engine running around 14V as Jools says. Even at idle it should be getting up over...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 17:51
Replies: 14
Views: 3,679
Posted By moto748
My favourite film talkboard is now banned from...

My favourite film talkboard is now banned from work use (because it is a "forum" apparently.

Strangely, the DSC (and indeed alfaowner.com) are spared.

At the moment.

Bit annoying and petty...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 14:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By moto748
Ouch, my sides! :bouncy:

Ouch, my sides! :bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2006, 19:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By moto748
Yes, they all do do that, to an extent, but as...

Yes, they all do do that, to an extent, but as Dibble says, it's worth checking chgain tension (not too tight!) and chain and sprocket condition. Can you lift the chain away from the rear sprocket at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2006, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By moto748
I've seen these complaints before, but I think...

I've seen these complaints before, but I think I've only replaced one neutral switch on my last two Ducatis; that's knocking on 90,000 miles now. Mine works perfectly. They do need setting up right,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 20:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By moto748
Little button underneath (and part of) the...

Little button underneath (and part of) the twistgrip assembly?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2006, 14:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,734
Posted By moto748
You need a Mathesis tester. Or a man who has one.

You need a Mathesis tester.

Or a man who has one.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 15:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,760
Posted By moto748
You've certainly undergone a Damascene...

You've certainly undergone a Damascene conversion, then, cc! :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 01:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,125
Posted By moto748
You must have been riding a lot slower than you...

You must have been riding a lot slower than you thought, sharpo! :lol:

Still, upside: no Gatso worries. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2006, 13:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,516
Posted By moto748
loverobot> When you say "the holes dont...

loverobot>

When you say "the holes dont look to line up exactly" I take it you mean the tapped holes in the sprocket and the holes in the retaining plate if you offer it up.

That's the point of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Mar-2006, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By moto748
A Ducati mechanic once snapped one of the...

A Ducati mechanic once snapped one of the "turrets"off my clutch hub by over-tightening!

Still, I got a free clutch under warranty! :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 21:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,516
Posted By moto748
It should just slide off. I've never had a...

It should just slide off. I've never had a problem getting the sprocket off, except that ot quite a tight squeeze to clear the chain.

I'd dribble some 3-in-1 oil or suchlike into the splines and try...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 01:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,008
Posted By moto748
Actually, Motul is probably dearer. I'm sure...

Actually, Motul is probably dearer. I'm sure Shell is fine too, but that's what I use.

remfanuk> Yes. See March's Performance Bikes :)

[Edited on 30-3-2006 by moto748]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 21:46
Replies: 21
Views: 4,008
Posted By moto748
I use Motul 300V in mine. That's a 15/50 fully...

I use Motul 300V in mine.

That's a 15/50 fully synth.

Done me OK for the last 52000 miles. :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 00:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,808
Posted By moto748
Rob> We had a big thread on the subject a...

Rob> We had a big thread on the subject a while back. Most (and I mean most) had suffered to a greater or lesser extent. Dibble was one of the more unfortunate.

From the decent-sized sample we had,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2006, 15:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,227
Posted By moto748
Last time I bought some (couple of years ago)...

Last time I bought some (couple of years ago) they were only about 8 quid each from Ducati, IIRC.

Worth a phone call to check the price. I'd say, if they ask more than a tenner, time to investigate...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 15:11
Replies: 27
Views: 4,748
Posted By moto748
David> Ring Louigi. He stocks some very good...

David>

Ring Louigi. He stocks some very good batteries which have more oomph that the the stock one, and they're the same size, so no need to modify the tray.

Can't remember what they're called,...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 20-Mar-2006, 15:11
Replies: 27
Views: 13,493
Posted By moto748
David> Ring Louigi. He stocks some very good...

David>

Ring Louigi. He stocks some very good batteries which have more oomph that the the stock one, and they're the same size, so no need to modify the tray.

Can't remember what they're called,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Mar-2006, 15:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,670
Posted By moto748
I get around 45 mpg (10 miles/litre) from my 748...

I get around 45 mpg (10 miles/litre) from my 748 in daily use; maybe 50 mpg on a long run. Have got 174 miles from a tankful ni the past, nursing it a bit for the last few miles!

So about the same...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 15:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,530
Posted By moto748
I think it was Shazaam who posted the actual...

I think it was Shazaam who posted the actual weight of 3-spoke, 5-spoke and mag wheels a while back. IIRC, the diff between 3-spoke and 5-spoke ali's was pretty minimal.
Personally I like the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 16:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Update! :roll: Run, don't walk, to WH Smiths....

Update! :roll:

Run, don't walk, to WH Smiths. April edition out now.

Page 22! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 01:34
Replies: 33
Views: 6,097
Posted By moto748
So the Performance Bikes thing is out?! I ain't...

So the Performance Bikes thing is out?!

I ain't seen it yet! :roll:

Servicing has cost me a few quid over the years, but my bike is still in bloody good nick. I have one maoe service per year, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 15:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,335
Posted By moto748
Wot nelly said, plus... Another thing about...

Wot nelly said, plus...

Another thing about those brass screws is that they wear easily, so buy a good quality allen key to remove them. In the past, despite using an allen of the correct nominal...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Feb-2006, 14:40
Replies: 18
Views: 2,974
Posted By moto748
I've commuted on my 748 from Day 1. Of course it...

I've commuted on my 748 from Day 1.
Of course it depend what the journey is, mine's 26 miles each way, which is far enough to get the motor thoroughly warmed up. I wouldn't use it regularly for a 2...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 18:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,280
Posted By moto748
Don't later bikes have a steel plug?

Don't later bikes have a steel plug?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 15:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By moto748
I very seldom top my 50000 mile 748 up between...

I very seldom top my 50000 mile 748 up between (3000m) oil changes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 19:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,379
Posted By moto748
Hugger suppiers?

Where does the panel think is the best place to buy a hugger these days.? I was going to go for Streamline Carbon, but they seem to have been taken over, and only list a small range these days,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2006, 21:14
Replies: 29
Views: 2,179
Posted By moto748
"Ten sugars or twelve?"

"Ten sugars or twelve?"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2006, 15:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,378
Posted By moto748
:lol: Ignore them! I'd be v. interested to see...

:lol:

Ignore them! I'd be v. interested to see your pix, anf I'm sure a lot of other posters would too, DC.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2006, 01:55
Replies: 29
Views: 2,179
Posted By moto748
Can't wait! :D

Can't wait! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2006, 16:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2006, 15:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
p> 51k. How's it going? I see that, like...

p> 51k.

How's it going?
I see that, like those cyclists in the Tour de France, you've taken on a DD 'water-carrier'. :lol:

Hope to get out and about soon, but have a nasty chesty cough at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2006, 20:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Martinp> Yes. The "Date inflation"...

Martinp>
Yes.

The "Date inflation" at PB is getting right out of hand, isn't it? :)

[Edited on 27-1-2006 by moto748]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2006, 18:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Had my telephone interview last night. Run,...

Had my telephone interview last night.


Run, don't walk, to WH Smiths! :bouncy:


in a couple of month's time...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jan-2006, 14:26
Replies: 28
Views: 231,178
Posted By moto748
Yes. See my post upthread.

Yes. See my post upthread.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2006, 14:23
Replies: 23
Views: 4,514
Posted By moto748
Well, what we want to know is, is the HID kit...

Well, what we want to know is, is the HID kit significantly better for your 110 notes than just fitting uprated bulbs into the existiing headlight unit?

And, are they going to run so hot as to crack...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 22-Jan-2006, 14:23
Replies: 23
Views: 15,371
Posted By moto748
Well, what we want to know is, is the HID kit...

Well, what we want to know is, is the HID kit significantly better for your 110 notes than just fitting uprated bulbs into the existiing headlight unit?

And, are they going to run so hot as to crack...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2006, 16:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Behave! :lol: Martinp> When I find out more...

Behave! :lol:


Martinp> When I find out more I'll post here.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jan-2006, 16:08
Replies: 28
Views: 231,178
Posted By moto748
Ugh! I may be in a minority here but I don' t...

Ugh! I may be in a minority here but I don' t like it at all.

Just looks plasticky and Japanese to me. And the Style Police should be called just for those coloured baubles on the wheels. There's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2006, 14:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By moto748
Media *****s Dept

Had a bloke from Performance Bikes (I know, I know :) ) round the other day taking some pix cos they want to do a little feature on my high-mileage 748! He sent me a few prints in the post, and very...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 23:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,510
Posted By moto748
Fork oil doesn't really need doing *that* often,...

Fork oil doesn't really need doing *that* often, but if it hasn't been done for years...

I'd add,
Replace fuel and air filters
Clean fuel pre-filter
Mathesis test
Check head bearings and wheel...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 21:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,180
Posted By moto748
I had a similar prob recently, turned out to be...

I had a similar prob recently, turned out to be the breather inside the fuel filler cap. Clincher was when the fuel filler didn't want to open.

Apaz this is not uncommon on Monsters.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jan-2006, 18:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,424
Posted By moto748
djb> As far as checking oil is concerned, ...

djb>

As far as checking oil is concerned, I've said it before, but just use a small "shaving" type mirror. Prop it at about 45 degrees (against a wall?) on the floor by the side of your bike. Sit...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 07-Jan-2006, 18:35
Replies: 22
Views: 9,824
Posted By moto748
djb> As far as checking oil is concerned, ...

djb>

As far as checking oil is concerned, I've said it before, but just use a small "shaving" type mirror. Prop it at about 45 degrees (against a wall?) on the floor by the side of your bike. Sit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jan-2006, 18:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,016
Posted By moto748
Weeksy the battery tray can take either the big...

Weeksy the battery tray can take either the big old-type 16Ah batteries or the smaller gel type ones, and there's a removeable bit in the bottom of the tray that you don't use if you're fitting a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jan-2006, 01:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,702
Posted By moto748
Dessie?? Not Lynam shurely? He's a bit old for P,...

Dessie?? Not Lynam shurely? He's a bit old for P, isn't he? :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jan-2006, 15:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,912
Posted By moto748
I use an old washing-up pad (the ones with sponge...

I use an old washing-up pad (the ones with sponge on one side, and a mildly abrasive pad on the other, soaked with lighter fluid (Ronsonol). A tin of lighter fluid is really handy to keep around the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2005, 21:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,563
Posted By moto748
I'd say £420 was very cheap. Maybe if there were...

I'd say £420 was very cheap. Maybe if there were no "extras" at all, but I always find that new brake pads, new sprockets, or, perish the thought, new opening rockers :( are needed.

I've just had a...
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