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Forum: 999 / 749 11-Feb-2005, 10:53
Replies: 13
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Posted By andyb
If it was a fuel problem as you are suggesting...

If it was a fuel problem as you are suggesting water, it would misfire on both cylinders! You are saying the front cyl is misfiring right?
Is it a constant misfire of now and then?
If so when does...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 21:53
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
The problem is withg the eccentric hub mate. You...

The problem is withg the eccentric hub mate. You can probably fit up to 40 tooth sprocket with that chain, but you will be moving your rear wheel further and further forward.

Not only will you lose...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 21:36
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
get a renthal carrier mate and two or 3 sprockets...

get a renthal carrier mate and two or 3 sprockets 38.40.42... job done!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 17:48
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
Damm! I thought id caught him out, sat here...

Damm! I thought id caught him out, sat here smiling to myself....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 22:33
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
16/64...:sing:

16/64...:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 22:19
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
Adam your 996r is a 998cc.........youll be...

Adam your 996r is a 998cc.........youll be allright! 15/38 (have i just corrected the great one??):lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2005, 22:12
Replies: 50
Views: 14,623
Posted By andyb
D/P performance high screen not a d/bubble spoils...

D/P performance high screen not a d/bubble spoils the looks.

Tail tidy from anywhere, motrax i think is £25, raises the No plate up away from the rear tyre.

Keep to d/p carbon for a hugger etc as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 20:42
Replies: 60
Views: 12,970
Posted By andyb
Rattler how did a 16 tooth front lengthen the...

Rattler how did a 16 tooth front lengthen the wheelbase?? To me thats a larger than std sprocket which would shorten the length of the chain ....unless you fitted a longer chain!!?

I think 15/38 is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 13:51
Replies: 23
Views: 3,034
Posted By andyb
Lily, i went from a 748r on to a 998s! There is...

Lily, i went from a 748r on to a 998s! There is no comparison whatsoever on the performance of the two.

The torque of the 998s is just so effortless, mind you watch the back wheel, has a habit of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 13:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,034
Posted By andyb
And the historical horse power quoted by the japs...

And the historical horse power quoted by the japs was in a different format to ducati which obviously boosted their figures.

The only true leveller is to put all bikes on the same machine at the...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2005, 20:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By andyb
Where are you? I bet my mate thats selling the...

Where are you? I bet my mate thats selling the above would fit it for you aswell!
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2005, 20:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By andyb
and fitting around an hour or two..................

and fitting around an hour or two............... so simple!
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2005, 20:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By andyb
mate, £1000 would get you a full 54mm termi...

mate, £1000 would get you a full 54mm termi system inc, cpu race air filters and carbon shroud and leg guard!

oh plus proper performance gain and looks................
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2005, 17:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By andyb
shafted 999r owner or not, and i do agree with...

shafted 999r owner or not, and i do agree with you, you know with ducati bits you only really rent them! buy now, sell when used etc..... ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2005, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By andyb
Its all an expensive no gain option. Get a...

Its all an expensive no gain option. Get a balanced system, you know it makes sense!! :D
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 23:05
Replies: 88
Views: 21,550
Posted By andyb
What does the mark look like?:puzzled: and what...

What does the mark look like?:puzzled:

and what difference does it make as to where it is? Are you saying it should be at the top for measurement purposes?? and would that make any difference to the...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 21:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By andyb
.....and i suggest using an angle grinder just to...

.....and i suggest using an angle grinder just to flat the raised parts of the link before using your splitter to press the link out. ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2005, 23:47
Replies: 22
Views: 4,073
Posted By andyb
I've had my 2004 dark on a dyno and got...

I've had my 2004 dark on a dyno and got 105bhp.

tricky. [/quote]

You need a proper exhaust mate!
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2005, 19:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,071
Posted By andyb
If you are going to use a 998 etc throttle grip...

If you are going to use a 998 etc throttle grip +body you need to modify the bike from a twin cable to a single!
Ive done this and you do gain from a two grips from nothing to full throttle, or 67...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2005, 12:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,071
Posted By andyb
Bit more like Mrs Robinson than Heath..:lol::lol:

Bit more like Mrs Robinson than Heath..:lol::lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2005, 11:27
Replies: 88
Views: 21,550
Posted By andyb
Have you done any mods to the bike Pedro?

Have you done any mods to the bike Pedro?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2005, 22:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By andyb
You want the did gold erv2 chain mate. I think i...

You want the did gold erv2 chain mate. I think i paid about £80? from b and c.
JHP use did too.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Feb-2005, 19:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,911
Posted By andyb
If you put the front wheel right up as far...

If you put the front wheel right up as far forward as it can go against the back of the seats, and turn the steering to the left. Have the bike on its sidestand.
Strap around the frame sort of in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2005, 11:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By andyb
Should of gone to specsavers.........:lol:

Should of gone to specsavers.........:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jan-2005, 22:16
Replies: 42
Views: 5,496
Posted By andyb
My personal opinion is that they shouldnt be on...

My personal opinion is that they shouldnt be on the road, they are a danger to all other road users.

I dont get it, when there is a lovely field to romp around in to your hearts content, why put...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jan-2005, 18:57
Replies: 71
Views: 13,785
Posted By andyb
Once upon a time, on a quiet road in...

Once upon a time, on a quiet road in Chelmsford...........Ducati speedos... :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 23:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Posted By andyb
oh yes your correct.

oh yes your correct.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 26-Jan-2005, 19:57
Replies: 14
Views: 16,054
Posted By andyb
Well, it would appear not to be stolen either...

Well, it would appear not to be stolen either time. A good member of the public took it in and informed the authorities, who have told the keeper.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jan-2005, 22:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By andyb
Yes that was my poetic licence after a...

Yes that was my poetic licence after a conversation with john without the paperwork to hand.

Dickie, when you look at std 999s 999r its 136 and 139 anyway. So there as near as damm it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 22:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,698
Posted By andyb
I think you summed it up in your last sentence...

I think you summed it up in your last sentence pretty well.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 22:02
Replies: 14
Views: 16,054
Posted By andyb
Arnt you supposed to do that yourself?

Arnt you supposed to do that yourself?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 21:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,698
Posted By andyb
Thats ducati for you, take those 999 bps that...

Thats ducati for you, take those 999 bps that came out with Ohlins front. Whatevers on the shelf..............nearly said a ladys name then,doh!:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 21:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,698
Posted By andyb
The 2001 didnt have a slipper. To be honest the...

The 2001 didnt have a slipper. To be honest the std 2002 slipper isnt really much cop anyway. Its a 3 ramp jobbie, no bearings.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By andyb
Wot you having?

Wot you having?
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By andyb
hopefully a bit smaller size...

hopefully a bit smaller size...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By andyb
see how up and down that is compared to this....

see how up and down that is compared to this....
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By andyb
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:24
Replies: 76
Views: 26,131
Posted By andyb
Well, been there and had that service. In time...

Well, been there and had that service. In time honoured fashion i spent on more than just a service.............shhh, is she listening?

I have to say thanks to John, Ken, and the guys ( I now know...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 20:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By andyb
Longer wheelbase will make it more stable. 500mm...

Longer wheelbase will make it more stable. 500mm is the reason why the 996/8 boys buy a longer swingarm. The 999 one is indeed longer as std.

The Little things add up to make a big thing..
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 19:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By andyb
Again i was told you need to look for 500mm...

Again i was told you need to look for 500mm between the swingarm pivot and the centre of the wheel, as a guide on length,
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 17:08
Replies: 14
Views: 16,054
Posted By andyb
I have to say im a bit dubious about the...

I have to say im a bit dubious about the "driilled" ign switch. In my experience the scum just pull the back off of the switch anyway and do the wires. The drilling wont affect the steering lock bit...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 16:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By andyb
If you wanted to be trick, go to a gold 520 erv...

If you wanted to be trick, go to a gold 520 erv as your buying a rear sprocket just a few more pence for a front aswell.

The 748 runs on a 520.......and so does most race bikes.

It was explained...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 16:49
Replies: 47
Views: 8,766
Posted By andyb
sorry mate......tacky.

sorry mate......tacky.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 16:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By andyb
were talking about the quality of the chain mate....

were talking about the quality of the chain mate. I recon a nice gold DID 525 ERV (as good as it gets) the biz mate with a bigger rear sprocket!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 13:04
Replies: 47
Views: 8,766
Posted By andyb
On thaqt theory why have we even bothered to have...

On thaqt theory why have we even bothered to have Ducatis?

A 999 is a cheap 999s is a cheap 999r is a cheap bsb spec is a cheap wsb spec..............

I think a carbon air box is the biz, a pair...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 10:50
Replies: 47
Views: 8,766
Posted By andyb
Bit like owning a 1.6 Capri..............

Bit like owning a 1.6 Capri..............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 10:49
Replies: 47
Views: 8,766
Posted By andyb
Sorry Mav, but i think they are awful.

Sorry Mav, but i think they are awful.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 10:41
Replies: 21
Views: 2,359
Posted By andyb
A dyno is only the same as running your bike...

A dyno is only the same as running your bike under load. Are they saying dont run your bike flat out? :puzzled:

I aggree about the termi lookalikes........the stickers are only £6 :D;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 10:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,359
Posted By andyb
picked up a powercommander £180 + £60 for the man...

picked up a powercommander £180 + £60 for the man himself to set it correct.........and aint that a piece of mind when john says its running sweet, and hes really pleased with the size and shape of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 23:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,359
Posted By andyb
Hi mate in short yes. Youre flowing more air, so...

Hi mate in short yes. Youre flowing more air, so it'l need more fuel.
If you tell someone like jhp what your bike is and the uprated cans etc, i bet he'll have a near as dam it programmed chip....
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