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Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Apr-2006, 09:25
Replies: 25
Views: 7,384
Posted By RickyX
Ian, Sent you a U2U ref a s/h 164 'bar. RX

Ian,

Sent you a U2U ref a s/h 164 'bar.

RX
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Apr-2006, 13:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,521
Posted By RickyX
The usual suspects?? RX

The usual suspects??

RX
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Mar-2006, 15:01
Replies: 25
Views: 7,384
Posted By RickyX
Indeed..the very same! Last time I had my car...

Indeed..the very same!
Last time I had my car serviced he was going to lend me the Bimotore 164 as a "loan" car...unfortunately I had to change my plan at the last minute so I was able to borrow it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Mar-2006, 14:54
Replies: 25
Views: 7,384
Posted By RickyX
I've got a Witter towbar on my Alfa 156. I got...

I've got a Witter towbar on my Alfa 156.
I got the 'bar on e-bay for b*gger all and took it to my local (non-dealer) Alfa garage for fitting. It took about 3 hours to fit mainly due to wiring as the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2006, 14:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,979
Posted By RickyX
Andrew, That is lovely...make sure you keep it...

Andrew,

That is lovely...make sure you keep it that way!

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 14:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By RickyX
Spookily, I found that after I'd fitted an oil...

Spookily, I found that after I'd fitted an oil cooler to my 748BP, the water temp gauge read a few degrees higher than it had done prior to the cooler!

I rekon that this was probably due to the oil...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2006, 16:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,463
Posted By RickyX
Excellent news Griff - keep it up!

Excellent news Griff - keep it up!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2006, 15:59
Replies: 15
Views: 3,297
Posted By RickyX
How much is it mate? RX

How much is it mate?

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2006, 15:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By RickyX
In addition to RayKay's comment, you will also...

In addition to RayKay's comment, you will also need to change the cylinder head oil feed routing. This can be done using the existing hoses by jiggling th efittings around or you could buy a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2006, 14:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,515
Posted By RickyX
Blimey that went for £62.53...what a bargain AND...

Blimey that went for £62.53...what a bargain AND the bloke's location is only abour 5 miles from me. Missed a deal there!

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2006, 14:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By RickyX
If you can't get some nicely turned ally shims...

If you can't get some nicely turned ally shims you could try either a thick stack of washers or a simple square/rectangular ally block of suitable thickness drilled to suit the mounting bolts.

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2006, 14:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,642
Posted By RickyX
.....half of the swinging arm missing.......

.....half of the swinging arm missing.......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2006, 15:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,551
Posted By RickyX
"Keep schtum" Meaning: Say...

"Keep schtum"
Meaning: Say nothing.
Origin: A Yiddish expression, from German "stumm" meaning silent.

English language - it's just a mish-mash of everybody else's lingo...I blame the Romans.
And the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2006, 15:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,551
Posted By RickyX
Spin, I would keep schtum about that if I were...

Spin,

I would keep schtum about that if I were you....

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 20:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,222
Posted By RickyX
This is the top part of the damping cartridge -...

This is the top part of the damping cartridge - You need to strip the forks to get it out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By RickyX
My 916SPS did this the other day when I tried to...

My 916SPS did this the other day when I tried to turn it over for its monthly garage run.
Needless to say - it didn't start.
I find it handy to have a fire extinguisher nearby - to put out the flames...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 28-Feb-2006, 15:36
Replies: 9
Views: 6,144
Posted By RickyX
My 916SPS did this the other day when I tried to...

My 916SPS did this the other day when I tried to turn it over for its monthly garage run.
Needless to say - it didn't start.
I find it handy to have a fire extinguisher nearby - to put out the flames...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2006, 14:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,461
Posted By RickyX
Is that the 749S at Moto-Rapido that is...

Is that the 749S at Moto-Rapido that is absolutely dripping in carbon (including the tank)?
I saw that the other week and it certainly looked mint and extremely tasty too.

Good luck in your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 16:02
Replies: 50
Views: 17,675
Posted By RickyX
Sorry - no can do...only got Mag Marchesini's in...

Sorry - no can do...only got Mag Marchesini's in my garage!

I was merely making a cheap joke at your expense!

Good luck with your quest.

RX
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 15:15
Replies: 50
Views: 17,675
Posted By RickyX
Steve, You need some gold wheels...black ones...

Steve,
You need some gold wheels...black ones chip like buggery.:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 15:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By RickyX
Yes, but Airwaves have a massive choice of...

Yes, but Airwaves have a massive choice of "proper" race slicks.
Bayliss et al have only a few control Pirelli's to choose from - much like DD.

[Edited on 8-2-2006 by RickyX]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Feb-2006, 16:02
Replies: 47
Views: 14,770
Posted By RickyX
I downloaded them fine, if you right click and...

I downloaded them fine, if you right click and select the 'Save Target As' option you can save them anywhere you like. Assuming you're a windows user.

If that doesn't work I can e-mail them to you...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Feb-2006, 15:55
Replies: 47
Views: 14,770
Posted By RickyX
Monty, I cannot print or save the forms to my...

Monty,

I cannot print or save the forms to my PC...can you attach them in a more computer friendly manner?

Thanks,

RX

Oops...sorted now!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2006, 14:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,807
Posted By RickyX
"Recommended" is 6000miles and 24...

"Recommended" is 6000miles and 24 months.....

Is that 1,900 or 19,000 miles?
If the former and it had a belt change last March then I would do nothing but the regular oil/filter and air filter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Dec-2005, 14:37
Replies: 3
Views: 982
Posted By RickyX
Cheapest option is to hacksaw the...

Cheapest option is to hacksaw the "protuding" part of the bolt flush with the shoulder.
Then loctite bolt back into pivot and centrepunch the bolt flange against sidestand. Takes about 15...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Dec-2005, 14:50
Replies: 51
Views: 14,542
Posted By RickyX
DOH! Sorry 'bout that - I missed that in your...

DOH! Sorry 'bout that - I missed that in your first posting - must learn to read/understand original postings !

Cheers,

R X

[Edited on 15-12-2005 by RickyX]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2005, 14:58
Replies: 51
Views: 14,542
Posted By RickyX
Chrisiball, I sent you a U2U yesterday regarding...

Chrisiball,

I sent you a U2U yesterday regarding fairings - did you receive it?

Cheers,

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Dec-2005, 14:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By RickyX
I have Carbone Lorraine SBK3 on my 4 pad calipers...

I have Carbone Lorraine SBK3 on my 4 pad calipers - good feel etc and better than the Bendix that the calipers arrived with.

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2005, 15:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,299
Posted By RickyX
Rick, That was me. The modification only...

Rick,

That was me.

The modification only applies to the Dip side (LHS).
High beam is always the right hand light unit. The deflector only changes the "aim" of the left hand dipped light.
The...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Dec-2005, 14:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By RickyX
Scottie - I could sell you some of this at a very...

Scottie - I could sell you some of this at a very reasonable price........:sing:

R
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Dec-2005, 17:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By RickyX
Chris, No need to chrome exhausts - just get...

Chris,

No need to chrome exhausts - just get them mirror polished (stainless steel). I got mine done for £50 a few years back (Denne Electroplaters in Cowfold Sussex 01403 864124).

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 14:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By RickyX
Ask Scott (748_ARSE), he's just got his PFC PSG...

Ask Scott (748_ARSE), he's just got his PFC PSG replica back from Vimori (see "Your Photos" section).

[Edited on 30-11-2005 by RickyX]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2005, 19:23
Replies: 27
Views: 3,183
Posted By RickyX
Make sure there is no cleaning substance residue...

Make sure there is no cleaning substance residue left in the caliper piston bores before reassembly - residue may not react well with brake fluid.
I don't know the composition of Finish Power Ball...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Nov-2005, 14:28
Replies: 30
Views: 3,603
Posted By RickyX
Murray, Looks are unimportant - as long as it...

Murray,

Looks are unimportant - as long as it goes/stops/doesn't leak it should be fine!
If you need any help give me a call.

R
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Nov-2005, 15:43
Replies: 30
Views: 3,603
Posted By RickyX
Murray, Did you buy it then?? R

Murray,

Did you buy it then??

R
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2005, 19:13
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By RickyX
Got that info yet?:puzzled::puzzled:

Got that info yet?:puzzled::puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2005, 15:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,603
Posted By RickyX
Logyk, How long did it take to arrive? When you...

Logyk,

How long did it take to arrive?
When you say it needs a bit of work...what exactly do you mean? Just smoothing etc or does it have sharp unfinished edges etc?

Cheers,

R X
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2005, 15:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,603
Posted By RickyX
£750 is indeed a bargain...however, wait til you...

£750 is indeed a bargain...however, wait til you find out how much lunch costs you!!! :lol::lol:

R
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2005, 14:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,603
Posted By RickyX
Murray Friday Ad Crawley: DUCATI 600SS, 1995,...

Murray

Friday Ad Crawley:

DUCATI 600SS, 1995, stolen recovery, light accident damage. 17,500 miles. £750

Fancy buying me lunch tomorrow???

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2005, 11:01
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By RickyX
Dave, Got an update on processes involved...

Dave,

Got an update on processes involved etc?

I have some Mag Marchesini's that need stripping back, chromate protecting and top coating - how much for these?

Cheers,

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Nov-2005, 15:56
Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Posted By RickyX
From the above quote, can you confirm if: a)...

From the above quote, can you confirm if:

a) Your friend is offering to do the powder coating

or

b) Your friend's brother who works for Dymag is offering to do the powder coating?

If answer is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Nov-2005, 14:38
Replies: 24
Views: 3,933
Posted By RickyX
I had trouble getting the bottom bolt out on my...

I had trouble getting the bottom bolt out on my 748 a couple of years ago.

The problem is that the bolt head on LHS corrodes into swinging arm bore.

I had to carefully drill the head off (without...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2005, 15:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By RickyX
Chris, There's an engineering company in Crawley...

Chris,

There's an engineering company in Crawley that does s/s nuts n' bolts. Whenever I need any I make a list of diameter/length etc then add a few extras for luck to maintain stock levels in my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2005, 14:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By RickyX
Chris, What info are you after? R X

Chris,

What info are you after?

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 18:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,273
Posted By RickyX
The basket is steel on a standard clutch, but...

The basket is steel on a standard clutch, but I'll be a monkey's uncle if the posts aren't ally..that said, being a bloke it is obvious that I have been wrong before.

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 17:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,273
Posted By RickyX
Antony, Stainless steel in aluminium alloy is...

Antony,

Stainless steel in aluminium alloy is one of the worst material combinations possible for galvanic corrosion.

In the electro-chemical series, Al Alloy is anodic (negative potential), whilst...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 16:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By RickyX
Fuel Pump - Are there Differences?

Is it true that 748E fuel pumps do not have the black and white quick release fuel connectors?
If so, is it possible to modify to the pump to interface with quick release fuel line connectors?

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2005, 18:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By RickyX
I have used a method similar to the above except...

I have used a method similar to the above except as follows:
- Go to B&Q and buy a selection of "raw-bolts" (expanding sleeved bolts for fixing in concrete).
- Place a suitable sized raw-bolt into...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2005, 19:26
Replies: 101
Views: 33,689
Posted By RickyX
I would put some diagonal braces in your...

I would put some diagonal braces in your framework to prevent it "parallelogramming" - there's nowt as strong as triangles when it comes to structural frameworks!

R X
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,488
Posted By RickyX
U2U

U2U
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