Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000  26-Aug-2003, 21:38 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 5,634 Yeah,I asked about recaibrating the 'pooter...
Yeah,I asked about recaibrating the 'pooter too,...........as you say,no such luck.Ah well,back to the tried and trusted method of resetting the trip after every fill up.
Oh,and yep,still... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2003, 12:56 |
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| Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Aug-2003, 06:23 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 5,634 Hmm,yes I know what you mean.I think something...
Hmm,yes I know what you mean.I think something got lost in the Litres per Kilometer translation.
Mine worked out I was using 2 gallons to a mile.The bike must have a 300 gallon fuel tank then!:lol: |
| Forum: Monsters 24-Aug-2003, 19:46 |
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| Forum: Monsters 23-Aug-2003, 21:05 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,690 If you are going to run a Monster through the...
If you are going to run a Monster through the winter,you will need a fender extender and some sort of belly pan.Its pretty cruel to use them as a winter bike as the engine is exposed to the elements... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Aug-2003, 07:42 |
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| Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 18-Aug-2003, 12:57 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,507 I spoke to Monty yesterday,and he says its a...
I spoke to Monty yesterday,and he says its a common fault for the rear reflector bolts to catch on the rear tyre.I'll get a new one and a smaller plate.
I have'nt any problems with the... |
| Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Aug-2003, 23:03 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,507 More Niggles.
While out and about today,I was indulging in some "spirited" cornering.I found the first thing to touch on the left was the footpeg.The right hand side had the exhaust guard,brake lever and footpeg... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2003, 22:54 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,465 Air in the system?
Try bleeding the fluid and see if it helps matters.
Failing that,it could be that the piston seal has gone in the master cylinder.Instead of pushing the fluid,it could be escaping round the sides.It... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2003, 06:43 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2003, 13:37 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2003, 13:25 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,374 Wow that is a tough one.
There is very little differance between the 749 and the S version.The only differances that I can see are the S version is available in single/dual seat,its got the adjustable steering head and a... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Aug-2003, 07:18 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 5,253 IMO,the side panels would look nicer if they...
IMO,the side panels would look nicer if they where half black,half yellow.Have a look at the pic and draw an imaginary line from the point where the fairing lowers join.Its just a bit higher than... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2003, 07:01 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 6,496 Webby,are you saying that the 749 had its forks...
Webby,are you saying that the 749 had its forks dropped by two rings,or are you talking about the preload adjusters on the top?
Dropping the forks sounds a bit extreme on a 749/999.On my 999,I have... |
| Forum: Stolen Bikes 13-Aug-2003, 08:06 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2003, 17:01 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2003, 00:14 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2003, 07:41 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2003, 07:31 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,622 Voltage regulators.
The old type voltage regulators were fairly unreliable due to the lack of heat dissapation.The early 916 ones were bolted to the plastic battery tray right alongside the engine.Ducati then started to... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2003, 06:20 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,622 Whay hey,another local boy!
Hello and welcome.
The main thing to look for when buying a Duke is service history,service history and service history.Have a look at the service/warranty book and find out when it was last serviced... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2003, 22:26 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,686 Crap petrol? Had some in my 998,very lumpy...
Crap petrol?
Had some in my 998,very lumpy running below 4k rpm and lots of popping and banging from the exhaust.Bloody thing even cut out on me as I coasted through a village.One fresh tank of... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 07-Aug-2003, 21:56 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 06-Aug-2003, 23:05 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,789 For me the standard screen was way too low.I...
For me the standard screen was way too low.I could'nt get a clear view of the idiot lights around the tach.The top ones were viewed through the top of the screen and the lower ones from... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 13:57 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Aug-2003, 06:32 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,181 Dont read too much into that.
Agip (Or any other major sponsor) stickers were often fitted at shows and displays.As I said before,something to do with the sponsor deal.It was a popular thing in the nineties to fit Agip stickers... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 03-Aug-2003, 07:56 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 4,187 Why is it?
Why is it that cheap stuff always turns up when you are skint?:mad: |
| Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 02-Aug-2003, 17:32 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,907 What a cracker of a day!
A gentle blat across country to Northampton with the Missus and daughter on the back of her Monster.Coffee and a chat with a few of the DSC boys.Met Shakey and Stuart Easton who were more than... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2003, 07:35 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,897 Hmm,tough one to answer.The 998 fairings do not...
Hmm,tough one to answer.The 998 fairings do not have the air ducts in the sides like the 996.I believe that the 998 fairing is also slightly wider to accomodate the bigger airbox.The front Vee piece... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2003, 07:27 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2003, 07:20 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 7,596 Wow,looks like the entire Casoli catalogue on...
Wow,looks like the entire Casoli catalogue on there!
Nice bike.
BTW,My 999bip has got the Termi box and front pipe fitted.It was on it when I bought the bike,so I dont know what it was like... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2003, 05:58 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,181 Agip stickers.
The Agip stickers you see on some Duke fairings have been fitted by the owners.Some had a small triangular Agip sticker on the tank and another on the crankcases to tell you to use that brand of... |
| Forum: Monsters 31-Jul-2003, 20:52 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2003, 07:10 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2003, 21:52 |
| Replies: 38 Views: 7,251 Try Casoli's. They do an exchange...
Try Casoli's.
They do an exchange service.You give them your nose cone and some money.They give you a nose cone back with a spangly number board painted on.
Ive had the stick on jobbies on my... |
| Forum: Monsters 29-Jul-2003, 18:19 |
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| Forum: Monsters 29-Jul-2003, 17:58 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 4,007 Mmm,nice.
Is'nt that always the way with a new bike?Always rains for about three weeks when I get one!:o |
| Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2003, 22:02 |
| Replies: 40 Views: 16,130 Wow!
The Casoli seat unit is looking more and more attractive!:o |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jul-2003, 06:18 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 6,238 It may be that some of the fork oil has crept...
It may be that some of the fork oil has crept inbetween the seal and the dust seal when you re-assembled the forks.I had exactly the same happen to me when I changed them on the wife's Monster.I... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2003, 06:37 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 3,873 Rod,I recently had my 998S stolen.Mine was a...
Rod,I recently had my 998S stolen.Mine was a monoposto,6k miles,imaculate.I got over 10k insurance payout.
I was in Casoli's yesterday and they had a 999 single swinger in stock.Did'nt ask... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 21:25 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 4,070 Easy mate,
http://www.bikehps.com/acatalog/SPORTCOUNT-LAP-TIMER-19858.jpg
Just like pressing the hooter button when you've got your commuting head on!;) |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 16:00 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2003, 15:49 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,561 Believe me,there aint a lot of room under the...
Believe me,there aint a lot of room under the pillion seat.I would'nt want to put anything under there,unless I wanted it cooking from the exhaust!
It is only the Monoposto's with the alloy... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 09:31 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jul-2003, 08:40 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 4,062 |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jul-2003, 06:48 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2003, 05:41 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,333 Did you remove the alarm/imobiliser yourself?
It could be you have missed a link out of the wiring loom.The alarm/imobiliser is just a series of contacts that interupt the supply to components such as the starter button and fuel pump.My guess is... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2003, 05:33 |
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| Forum: Monsters 17-Jul-2003, 15:52 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,946 Monster S4R
Riverside Motorcycles in Northampton had one as a demo a couple of weeks ago.Might be worth a call. |
| Forum: Stolen Bikes 16-Jul-2003, 06:18 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 33,544 These thieving gits know that the little bits...
These thieving gits know that the little bits like locks and rubbers are expensive for what they are and sometime difficult to get hold of.
Some years ago,a mate had a few of his fairing screws taken... |
