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Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2005, 20:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,564
Posted By MARTIN H
Hes doing a special offer of the full system from...

Hes doing a special offer of the full system from heads back for $1099.95

http://tinyurl.com/bzd4v
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Dec-2005, 20:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,920
Posted By MARTIN H
I would take the SPS for the collectability (y2k...

I would take the SPS for the collectability (y2k with Ohlins) but there again the extra oomph at the top end would make the 998s a good choice! Shaun (BDG) did a good write up somewhere comparing the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2005, 12:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,564
Posted By MARTIN H
http://www.zardexhaust.it/ No prices shown but...

http://www.zardexhaust.it/

No prices shown but might be worth emailing them.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2005, 02:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,564
Posted By MARTIN H
New Exhaust for the Multistrada

What you all think of this exhaust? Its the only aftermarket one I have seen that I quite like the look of. The termis look pretty good but are too quiet. Quite like this, would be better without the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Dec-2005, 19:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,632
Posted By MARTIN H
The DP stand is a doddle to get the bike up as...

The DP stand is a doddle to get the bike up as its very easy to lever up, however the one that came with the 996r is a waste of time! Its a Ducati one but the one without the bearing on the shaft....
Forum: Tyres 01-Dec-2005, 14:54
Replies: 11
Views: 5,671
Posted By MARTIN H
Used to get mine at Lowthers in Brierfield near...

Used to get mine at Lowthers in Brierfield near Burnley but hes just closed down! One of the lads that used to work there has set up and called himself Pendle Motorcycles. Just had a rear Diablo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By MARTIN H
Why is there a seperate parts manual for bikes...

Why is there a seperate parts manual for bikes 0-150 and 150 an beyond? What are the differences? Mines No 0045 by the way.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 13:39
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By MARTIN H
I stand to be corrected (Again!) but although all...

I stand to be corrected (Again!) but although all had carbon fibre lower fairings some had the (naca?) vent painted over whilst most the duct was unpainted carbon.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 13:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By MARTIN H
No Shaun youre right! I think I was getting...

No Shaun youre right! I think I was getting carried away. I of course going to have to remove my hugger now to preserve 100% originality. Right after I've finished cleaning the dust out of my tyre...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 12:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,108
Posted By MARTIN H
As above really, I also phoned Ducati UK with the...

As above really, I also phoned Ducati UK with the chassis/engine numbers to confirm the bike was what it was advertised to be. I forget the girls name but she was very helpful and confirmed details...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 11:51
Replies: 24
Views: 3,010
Posted By MARTIN H
4 months!!!! I'm an easy going kind of guy but 4...

4 months!!!! I'm an easy going kind of guy but 4 months! Think I'd be kicking up a bit of a fuss over that! Dont be shy posting details, whats going on?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2005, 23:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Nelly as well! I may take them down to my...

Thanks Nelly as well! I may take them down to my local painter and see if he can do anything with them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2005, 23:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Chris, I take your point but he does state...

Thanks Chris, I take your point but he does state twice in the ad they are DP tubes once in the actual heading and once again in the text. It seems to me as if they have had a coat of laquer sprayed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2005, 18:49
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes Ive seen those and dp logo apart they look...

Yes Ive seen those and dp logo apart they look identical to mine. However what I really need to know is do proper DP ones have a captive nut for the indicators? As the ones I received do not and it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2005, 17:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By MARTIN H
Right! these airtubes arrived today, They do not...

Right! these airtubes arrived today, They do not look as good a quality as the rest of the DP carbon on my bike and the weave of the carbon looks slightly different? Also the finish is poor and it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2005, 19:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,697
Posted By MARTIN H
A link to the...

A link to the site

http://moto-one.com.au/performance/
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2005, 19:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,697
Posted By MARTIN H
Funnily enough I was just reading about lightened...

Funnily enough I was just reading about lightened flywheels this morning. This is from an Australian website thats well worth a look as he has tried allsorts of tuning mods to various Ducatis.

The...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2005, 17:42
Replies: 32
Views: 6,765
Posted By MARTIN H
I remember Evo magazine testing Optimax about 4...

I remember Evo magazine testing Optimax about 4 or 5 years ago they did report better running and more mpg. If I remember correctly they ran a V8 Jaguar XJR on it and said at the time that you had to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 23:01
Replies: 67
Views: 21,543
Posted By MARTIN H
Henry we bumped into an old friend of yours today!

Henry we bumped into an old friend of yours today!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 19:57
Replies: 67
Views: 21,543
Posted By MARTIN H
Only got home an hour ago frozen (need heated...

Only got home an hour ago frozen (need heated grips!) made the mistake of stopping at mates house for a brew and got long story of how he had just been dumped by his girlfriend! Nice pics Michael,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 10:22
Replies: 67
Views: 21,543
Posted By MARTIN H
Just going out on my late breakie run now!

Just going out on my late breakie run now!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 16:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,055
Posted By MARTIN H
I hope they fit as Ive just won them! I had seen...

I hope they fit as Ive just won them! I had seen them a couple of days ago (before you posted)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Nov-2005, 15:46
Replies: 67
Views: 21,543
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes still riding, not so much though as am busy...

Yes still riding, not so much though as am busy with work.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2005, 12:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,673
Posted By MARTIN H
From memory the Helibars dont have the pin that...

From memory the Helibars dont have the pin that locates the levers in a set position. Which is better as you can locate the levers to suit you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2005, 01:32
Replies: 35
Views: 5,345
Posted By MARTIN H
And another with a SR125 in the background which...

And another with a SR125 in the background which was the first bike I rode (legally) on the road.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2005, 01:29
Replies: 35
Views: 5,345
Posted By MARTIN H
A pic taken this Thursday. Is scanned from a film...

A pic taken this Thursday. Is scanned from a film I had developed so quality still crap! Bike loads better now after new fork seals, an increase in rear ride height and a 180 replacing the knackered...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 17:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By MARTIN H
Cheers Shaun, I have ordered a 180 standard...

Cheers Shaun, I have ordered a 180 standard Diablo. Like you I have 2 extra turns on the ride height which improved things a lot but I think the 180 will get it just right as it did on my 996S. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 12:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By MARTIN H
996R tyre choice?

My 996r has Diablo Corsas on at the moment, the front is ok but the rear is worn out. At the moment it has a 190 on the rear and I am thinking of changing to a 180? I have raised the rear of the bike...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2005, 11:46
Replies: 24
Views: 4,577
Posted By MARTIN H
How much you looking to spend? I'm in the market...

How much you looking to spend? I'm in the market for one myself at the moment and there are a lot to choose from. I,m leaning towards a Citroen C8 at the moment as its a big un. Also got electric...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 01:16
Replies: 17
Views: 1,956
Posted By MARTIN H
No problem Gargrave just round the corner really,...

No problem Gargrave just round the corner really, my mate lives on a boat on the canal there.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Oct-2005, 19:38
Replies: 17
Views: 1,956
Posted By MARTIN H
Mike I might have a pootle over to Shipley myself...

Mike I might have a pootle over to Shipley myself on Saturday, what time do you think you will be there?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 18:06
Replies: 107
Views: 99,612
Posted By MARTIN H
That was quick! you are on the ball, hows the...

That was quick! you are on the ball, hows the weather? It was just breaking when I left the Algarve on Thursday evening.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 18:05
Replies: 107
Views: 99,612
Posted By MARTIN H
Come on Henners sort the list out! i porter what...

Come on Henners sort the list out!

i porter what else did you have done to the suspension? Got back from Portugal on Friday went straight into my garage to check on the bikes and there is a nice...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2005, 00:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,908
Posted By MARTIN H
No

No
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2005, 13:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,947
Posted By MARTIN H
Someone will probably explain it much better than...

Someone will probably explain it much better than me! I'm no engine expert but I do know that a very lean mixture leads to higher combustion chamber temperatures which can lead to piston etc damage....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 18:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Totto as well! I'll go and see how much...

Thanks Totto as well!

I'll go and see how much oil I can get on my driveway!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 18:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By MARTIN H
Cheers Rockhopper! Yes its the deep sump engine....

Cheers Rockhopper! Yes its the deep sump engine. Just wanted to know how to get access to the mesh oil screen/filter. Found it on page 56 I think it was. The guy I bought the bike off said he had...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 16:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By MARTIN H
Thanks Crunchy, however its of no use to me. I...

Thanks Crunchy, however its of no use to me. I needed info for the later deep sump engine. Its totally different down there compared to the 996 etc engine shown in your link.

Thanks anyway

Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2005, 16:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By MARTIN H
996r Oil drain plug

Decided to change the oil in the 996r, I bought a filter and washer last week and 4 litres of 15w50

Can anyone tell me the procedure for draining the oil as I have not done this on a deep sump...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Sep-2005, 14:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By MARTIN H
Sorry, this is what I am reffering...

Sorry, this is what I am reffering to.


http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=18912#pid174788
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Sep-2005, 14:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,228
Posted By MARTIN H
I,m still waiting for a reply from their service...

I,m still waiting for a reply from their service department form April! Still want to know why I was charged for parts not fitted. I dont think they look on here these days as its probably a little...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2005, 22:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,835
Posted By MARTIN H
This guy did a helmet for me a few years ago,...

This guy did a helmet for me a few years ago, great quality!

http://www.piersdowell.com/
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 13:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,932
Posted By MARTIN H
Yes true but you would also pick up all the other...

Yes true but you would also pick up all the other stuff like 996r beach towels, fridge magnets, mouse mats and sucklike! so you would click on motorcycles and it would not be shown.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 11:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,932
Posted By MARTIN H
Seems strange to not bother placing it in...

Seems strange to not bother placing it in Motorcycles as anyone looking for one would probably miss it. I only found it by accident when looking at parts. May explain why no bids though?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 17:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,932
Posted By MARTIN H
996r on ebay

Yet another 996r on ebay. For some reason listed under motorcycle parts and accessories?...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 27-Aug-2005, 10:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,958
Posted By MARTIN H
Its this one.

Its this one.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 27-Aug-2005, 10:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,958
Posted By MARTIN H
No its a different one!

No its a different one!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 27-Aug-2005, 09:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,958
Posted By MARTIN H
Cheap Multistrada (cosmetic damage)

Theres a cheap Multistrada 1000 on the autotrader website. 2003 model in red with 2900 miles. Looks like mainly damage to plastics, its in cheshire at £2500. Might be ok for someone planning a custom...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 21:42
Replies: 24
Views: 3,347
Posted By MARTIN H
How comes a Ducati dealer in this country cannot...

How comes a Ducati dealer in this country cannot get them and yet there they are on German ebay still wrapped up in the Ducati packaging?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 21:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,347
Posted By MARTIN H
Interested? Yes please! I will have them if you...

Interested? Yes please! I will have them if you find them. I insist I will give you more than just the postage! Buy you a nice bottle of wine or something? :)
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