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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2004, 15:45
Replies: 7
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Posted By Iconic944ss
server didnt seem to like it :( will try...

server didnt seem to like it :(

will try again.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2004, 15:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,922
Posted By Iconic944ss
998R on a Dyno run...video

found this on the net while mootching about..6.6Mb download shows (with audio thankfully)......a duke getting spanked on a dyno......

Is this really how they do it??? Seems harsh !!!

Sounds nice...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 14:40
Replies: 30
Views: 6,719
Posted By Iconic944ss
As per Skidlids pointer.....bike-enders have a...

As per Skidlids pointer.....bike-enders have a low mileage (9000) 750 SSIE being broken......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2471866064&category=10448
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,958
Posted By Iconic944ss
Is it possible to get too much oil cooling ? Shazzam ??

Just seen a nice ad for a nice monster oil cooler on 'the place that must not be mentioned'... (as her indoors will implode !!!)


http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/a6/e3/cf_1_sb.JPG

I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 13:37
Replies: 30
Views: 6,719
Posted By Iconic944ss
Just one thought.....the std barrels and pistons...

Just one thought.....the std barrels and pistons came along with my 944 when I bought I.

I was going to keep them incase something just like this happened.....

But a friend in need etc etc :D

If...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 13:32
Replies: 1
Views: 2,911
Posted By Iconic944ss
Ever seen an \'SS\' with wire wheels......

Well wonder no more.....the magic of ebay has helped us out once more with the help of our friends from Germany....

I quite like it ....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Apr-2004, 13:28
Replies: 10
Views: 4,306
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nice write up Chris + an excellent animated...

Nice write up Chris + an excellent animated avatar to boot !!

I wish I known about these guys as essentially I made my own wires when my starter motor was playing up and I discovered that some of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 09:38
Replies: 30
Views: 6,719
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sorry Bud I've looked all over and draw a...

Sorry Bud I've looked all over and draw a blank in the classified....looks like a breaker I'm afraid...

Dr.Desmo has some unspecified stuff on his website....might be worth a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2004, 13:58
Replies: 30
Views: 6,719
Posted By Iconic944ss
Heres the one I was thinking of...but its a bit...

Heres the one I was thinking of...but its a bit old !!!

Even older then mine !!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2472418289&category=10448

ps - I have a spare pair of 900...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Apr-2004, 13:50
Replies: 30
Views: 6,719
Posted By Iconic944ss
Oh NOooooo Chi...hope u r OK marra ??? There are...

Oh NOooooo Chi...hope u r OK marra ???

There are some engines going on the infernal ebay...

But here is my thread link from the breakers list I did last...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Apr-2004, 01:15
Replies: 17
Views: 4,453
Posted By Iconic944ss
Fault finding

Well here goes.....some stuff copied from that book you bought and lost, right :D

Can do more but was getting shouted at - at this point !!!

Good Luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fault Finding
1 Engine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Apr-2004, 00:32
Replies: 17
Views: 4,453
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmmm....bummer and you seemed to have her...

Hmmmm....bummer and you seemed to have her running good as well....

I think dropping the bowls off invloves airbox, battery, ignition coils etc all out which is a bit of a swine but gets easier with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Apr-2004, 21:41
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
Booo Hoooo - didnt win the nice Marchi on Ebay,...

Booo Hoooo - didnt win the nice Marchi on Ebay, looked promising for a few final mins (until the snipes started coming in !!!).

I went to my limit of £250 but it went all the way to £287.

I must...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Apr-2004, 14:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,784
Posted By Iconic944ss
also check out the 'links' section from...

also check out the 'links' section from the site homepage.....

Nelly at http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk

other...
Forum: Tyres 07-Apr-2004, 14:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,757
Posted By Iconic944ss
Interesting one Mike - didnt notice that.... I...

Interesting one Mike - didnt notice that....

I did think the item on possible damage to a rear tyre after Dyno testing was interesting mind !
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Apr-2004, 14:29
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
WOW Nat - That is a tasty piece of kit. On Ebay...

WOW Nat - That is a tasty piece of kit.

On Ebay (somewhere) I also spotted some DB Carbon/Magnesium composite wheels that were a cancelled order that look STUNNING....mag centre and Carbon...
Forum: Tyres 06-Apr-2004, 23:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,757
Posted By Iconic944ss
Some nice safety info from the Metzeler website

http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/product_info/safety.asp

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Apr-2004, 14:07
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmmm, I didnt really think about that...

Hmmmm, I didnt really think about that Phil....

I assumed that as long as the front is going to a lighter wheel and appropriate suspension mods are made then, I'd be better off????

As the rear...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 23:18
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
Done Sir !!!! The only condition is that I bring...

Done Sir !!!!

The only condition is that I bring it over to you and of course, the buyer pays ALL transport fees :D

Dont worry my friend, its a good wheel and I'm sure I'll get good use...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 23:07
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
Oh Dear !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just raked through my hard drive and found the copy of the original German advert for the wheel (embaressed blush coming on here).

The poor guy did try to say it was a 20mm spindle in his own...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 21:01
Replies: 17
Views: 5,404
Posted By Iconic944ss
Marchesini - Update to first post

Well...its not really Marchesini's fault.

Its mine for my Ducati inexperience and innocence I guess:lol:

Middle of last year I bought a Front Marchesini for my 93 900ss - It was advertised as...
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 11:03
Replies: 0
Views: 3,569
Posted By Iconic944ss
Pirelli Diablos for older 900ss / tyre pressure etc

Just been talking to the nice man at Pirelli and have talked myslef into getting a pair of Diablo Corsa's - good for road and track apparently.

Std rear for my 93 ss is 170/60 but he confirmed...
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 10:59
Replies: 0
Views: 2,559
Posted By Iconic944ss
Pirelli / Metzeler phone number

Searched everywhere on the net to try and get a phone number for Pirelli and eventually found one in the weekly rag....

0845 - 609 - 4949
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2004, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 4,814
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nice edit !!! I never thought my garage wall...

Nice edit !!!

I never thought my garage wall would be so famous :lol:

Looks good but.....the bolts and nuts would be mounted at an angle inside the fairing. Not too much of a problem I guess -...
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 00:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,886
Posted By Iconic944ss
I phoned Mike and had a chat with the guy for...

I phoned Mike and had a chat with the guy for ages about all sorts of stuff. He's swayed me away from Supercorsa's until I get a spare pair of wheels sorted so, I think I'll be going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 00:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,825
Posted By Iconic944ss
I'm about to try fitting an Acumen digi...

I'm about to try fitting an Acumen digi indicator to my old 900ss.

The unit is available with a mechanical upgrade (like a pedal bike computer) that also provides a magnetic pulse from which...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Apr-2004, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By Iconic944ss
CK - The links are...

CK - The links are here:

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/manuals.jhtml

The last general SS models are shown as 2002 - before going to the 800ss I assume...

WOW! - For 2000 model 750ss its 812mm and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Apr-2004, 19:11
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By Iconic944ss
My tech manual for a 1993 750 and 900ss shows the...

My tech manual for a 1993 750 and 900ss shows the height as being 780mm.

Any more modern spec sheets should be on ducati.com tech pages.

Good luck
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Apr-2004, 23:12
Replies: 13
Views: 4,814
Posted By Iconic944ss
Bar end mirrors seem to be all the rage in the ...

Bar end mirrors seem to be all the rage in the USA ?????

Dunno about on a Duke mind
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Apr-2004, 14:54
Replies: 12
Views: 4,708
Posted By Iconic944ss
I guess there must be a fuel filter in there...

I guess there must be a fuel filter in there somewhere....

Possibly a blocked vent in the fuel tank so there is too much vacuum being created???

Being a Carby man I'm afraid I'm only...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2004, 11:53
Replies: 13
Views: 4,814
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good grief I was right for a change.....have a...

Good grief I was right for a change.....have a piccy even............

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2004, 11:47
Replies: 13
Views: 4,814
Posted By Iconic944ss
It was such a long time ago....

I think I got mine from Brancato engineering....

http://www.brancatoengineering.freeserve.co.uk/

Could be wrong....

Good luck
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 07:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By Iconic944ss
Just take it all along to a local bearing...

Just take it all along to a local bearing stockist (Industrial or otherwise or possibly a Fastners stockist). They sell all sorts of good stuff in there these days as they have such diverse markets...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Mar-2004, 23:49
Replies: 0
Views: 2,341
Posted By Iconic944ss
Modified main fairing mounts....900ss

well....today I planned a little blast out and only needed to put my left hand fairing lower in place....

A great time for the well-nut to decide to destroy itself on the main fairing mount near...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Mar-2004, 23:43
Replies: 2
Views: 2,501
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nelly at Cornerspeed is indeed 'Yer...

Nelly at Cornerspeed is indeed 'Yer Man'...


http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk

01623 758877
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Mar-2004, 23:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,810
Posted By Iconic944ss
Gotta agree with BDG on the colour......have a...

Gotta agree with BDG on the colour......have a look in a used bike guide in your local papershop or check out ..

http://www.biketrader.co.uk

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Mar-2004, 22:10
Replies: 6
Views: 4,650
Posted By Iconic944ss
Thanks guys, I post a piccy asap...

Thanks guys, I post a piccy asap hopefully.

Thank you Nat as well, great offer - might well take you up on it sometime!

cheers - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Mar-2004, 23:15
Replies: 6
Views: 4,650
Posted By Iconic944ss
SS / SL Single seat units..now for sale !!!

Its funny how things work out sometimes, I'd just started bidding on Ebay for a nice red GRP single seat for my 900ss at the opening bid of £40 - I was impressed as it is apparently red impregnated...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2004, 19:52
Replies: 2
Views: 2,722
Posted By Iconic944ss
Square Yam*h* headlight on a 900ss !!!!

If you can take the pebble from hand glasshopper ......

I obviously still have so much to learn about the weirding ways of the 900ss .....

Re: this latest offering from Ebay, 900ss fitted with a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Mar-2004, 20:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,612
Posted By Iconic944ss
There is a lot to be said for Fuel Injection I...

There is a lot to be said for Fuel Injection I guess.

Sounds like you might well have found the problem.

If it was too much air getting through wouldnt you see whiteish / funny coloured...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Mar-2004, 20:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,057
Posted By Iconic944ss
Try all other possibilities first Stu. I'm...

Try all other possibilities first Stu.

I'm still not entirely sure how the Sprag Clutch works or if this is part of your problem.

However, if it is starter motor then here is a post I wrote...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 13:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,731
Posted By Iconic944ss
Busters - £30 each, not sure of fitment mind...

Busters - £30 each, not sure of fitment mind !

http://www.busters-online.co.uk

Cheers - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2004, 14:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,779
Posted By Iconic944ss
just on way out bud - but search the site on...

just on way out bud - but search the site on 'bleeding' and also the archive....I'm sure theres aome stuff in here !!

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2004, 14:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,108
Posted By Iconic944ss
Well done! - Glad to hear it all worked out...

Well done! - Glad to hear it all worked out OK...just found my Haynes manual in the garage and was going to scan the diags and spark plug 'tool' sections - so you saved me a job :D

Blimey...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Mar-2004, 22:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,108
Posted By Iconic944ss
Shes a beauty Paddy - I always did like the White...

Shes a beauty Paddy - I always did like the White framed SS - nice crash mushrooms as well.

Nope - checking the sparks like that has a high chance of blowing bits :(

I must search for Haynes as I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Mar-2004, 18:32
Replies: 9
Views: 3,108
Posted By Iconic944ss
ps - Welcome on board Good to see more 2V Dukes...

ps - Welcome on board

Good to see more 2V Dukes around !!!

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Mar-2004, 18:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,108
Posted By Iconic944ss
Very hard to check the plugs apparently for risk...

Very hard to check the plugs apparently for risk of blowing some of the ignition components - the Haynes manual recommends a way around this making a little jig.

I've been told the rectifier...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Mar-2004, 10:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,935
Posted By Iconic944ss
There are some magnets that u can buy that are...

There are some magnets that u can buy that are mounted on telescopic rods - some DIY stores sell these now.

Also - there is a retractable claw type device for retriving lost items. It looks like an...
Forum: Tyres 23-Mar-2004, 20:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,886
Posted By Iconic944ss
M&P Tyre sale + a Pirelli Question

Nice sale from the nice peeps at M&P

Pirelli Diablo Corsa Tyre Pairs £179.00

120/70-17 & 180/55-17


Pirelli Diablo Corsa Tyre Pairs £184.00

120/70-17 & 190/55-17
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2004, 16:42
Replies: 15
Views: 3,612
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hang in there bud, Check all the throttle/choke...

Hang in there bud,

Check all the throttle/choke cables are seated correctly as I had something similar and it turned out to be this - kicks the carb balance right out straight away.

New / clean...
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