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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 16:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By Derek
Looks like you are probably right about the...

Looks like you are probably right about the location of the wire. If your battery volts aren't exceeding 11.75V then it isn't charging. With the engine running at 2,000 rpm or more this should be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Mar-2005, 10:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By Derek
You might be better gtting one of these...

You might be better gtting one of these mechanical convertors that fit between the speedo and the cable. The speedo will then read in MPH.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Mar-2005, 10:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,322
Posted By Derek
Check your fairing screws are all tight. Mine...

Check your fairing screws are all tight. Mine seem to have a habit of coming loose, especially the upper rear screws on the fairing lowers. I've managed to loose the screws and the fancy washers...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Mar-2005, 13:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,508
Posted By Derek
There should be a spacer between the bearings and...

There should be a spacer between the bearings and if this in right and fits properly then no matter how much torque you put on the wheel nuts the bearings should not be loaded.
I changed the bearings...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2005, 16:25
Replies: 27
Views: 3,889
Posted By Derek
Trevor999. I've fitted the LEDs into the...

Trevor999. I've fitted the LEDs into the reflector behind the standard lens.
See here: http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=16342#pid144590

No probs with veiwing angle or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2005, 16:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By Derek
Forget the shed load of fuses. Get a bulb,...

Forget the shed load of fuses. Get a bulb, indicator would do fine and fit a couple of wires to it so that it lights when you apply 12V. Pull out the fuse and stick one wire in each receptical so...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 13:48
Replies: 27
Views: 3,889
Posted By Derek
If it's just for bling value I agree but if the...

If it's just for bling value I agree but if the bike only has a single bulb, like my 900ss or (I believe) the ST4s I'm about buy, then LED's have a few advantages. They don't suddenly blow and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2005, 18:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,912
Posted By Derek
Downloadable manuals

I found this posted on another Ducati site - Owners manuals and Workshop Manuals for nearly every Ducati. :roll:
http://www.duc.nu/manuals/
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Mar-2005, 12:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,818
Posted By Derek
Any master cylinder that fits should be fine....

Any master cylinder that fits should be fine. Just make sure that the piston diameter is the same or you will change the length of stroke/required lever pressure. Sometimes this can be to your...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Feb-2005, 11:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,180
Posted By Derek
Must sell 900SS

I've come across a very low mileage ST4S at a good price that I must have so the first to offer me £2K for the SS can have it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Feb-2005, 10:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,818
Posted By Derek
Best, but not the cheapest, answer would be to...

Best, but not the cheapest, answer would be to fit a master cylinder with a remote reservoir from a later bike.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Feb-2005, 12:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,760
Posted By Derek
So you need a cheap bike so you can afford all...

So you need a cheap bike so you can afford all the expensive bits you want to bolt on to it?
Trouble with cheap bikes is they often need expensive repairs which can make them not so cheap.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Feb-2005, 10:46
Replies: 19
Views: 2,760
Posted By Derek
Just a reminder that I've got an "Old...

Just a reminder that I've got an "Old Git" bike for sale. Check the link below my avatar.
It also doesn't need anything doing and I'm asking more than Levers can afford.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2005, 15:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,912
Posted By Derek
Or make one yourself like I did on my 900ss for...

Or make one yourself like I did on my 900ss for about £25 :cool:

I chopped up a car high level brake light and fitted the LEDs into the reflector and replaced the bulb with a LED one. The festoon...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Feb-2005, 11:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,925
Posted By Derek
Frank, Your problem is not the sprag clutch. When...

Frank,
Your problem is not the sprag clutch. When the clutch fails the starter turn OK but doesn't turn the motor. i.e. The clutch slips.

I think you should be looking at connections from the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Feb-2005, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,542
Posted By Derek
How about water in the float bowl ? I've had...

How about water in the float bowl ? I've had water in a carb in the past causing intermittent cutting out as a gob of water got sucked into a jet.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Feb-2005, 12:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,639
Posted By Derek
if you can find an auto paint supplier who supply...

if you can find an auto paint supplier who supply spray cans to match a colour code, Berger 7011 gold is an exact match.
it is meant to be used with a clear lacquer top coat but if you leave off the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2005, 17:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,268
Posted By Derek
For the barrels Hermatite "Pot Black"...

For the barrels Hermatite "Pot Black" works well.
For the silver crankcases, rub down any corroded bits and paint them with Carplan "Engine Lacquer" applied very thinly -best stippled with a stiff...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Feb-2005, 11:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By Derek
I had the Showa rear shock on my SS rebuilt and a...

I had the Showa rear shock on my SS rebuilt and a new bottom bush fitted for about £75 from UK Suspension in Bradford - they advertise in the back of MCN.

To clarify the side to side movement if the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jan-2005, 11:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,355
Posted By Derek
Not yet, but it is almost certain to happen this...

Not yet, but it is almost certain to happen this spring. I looked at two ST4's in the autumn. One was at a Ducati dealer where they offered me a good trade in of £2,000 for my bike but were asking...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jan-2005, 12:35
Replies: 8
Views: 3,355
Posted By Derek
The pic above has a K&N "Stage II"...

The pic above has a K&N "Stage II" filter fitted. It is deeper than the standard item and the slots at the bottom corner are to clear the filter so that the can be fitted. I've got one of these...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jan-2005, 11:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,746
Posted By Derek
I've found that even roughening up the surfaces,...

I've found that even roughening up the surfaces, puting the mirrors in the freezer and then really tightening them hard still doesn't last. They are fine until they get moved and then they gradually...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Dec-2004, 13:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,965
Posted By Derek
Jim, I have nice well sorted out '95 one for...

Jim,

I have nice well sorted out '95 one for sale if you are interested, see here http://www.badmcc.co.uk/duc.html
Unfortunately I'm probably rather far away from you. It is also listed in the For...
Forum: Classic 07-Dec-2004, 18:19
Replies: 4
Views: 4,258
Posted By Derek
Can't find a website but I found this address and...

Can't find a website but I found this address and phone no;

Mick & Rick Walker
10 Barton Rd. Wisbech
Cambridge PE13ILB
UK
Phone 01945 61914
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Nov-2004, 18:56
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By Derek
I got length of neoprene petrol pipe that fitted...

I got length of neoprene petrol pipe that fitted the tubes, heated the end up with a gas flame until it melted then squeezed the end with a pair pliers so that it fused together. I then chopped the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Nov-2004, 15:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By Derek
Frank, if you are thinking of a sealant for the...

Frank,

if you are thinking of a sealant for the petrol tank, I recommend POR15 tank sealant from Frost at http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=55
Scroll down to the bttom of the page for the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Nov-2004, 15:01
Replies: 5
Views: 3,140
Posted By Derek
Carplan Engine Lacquer. Stipple it on with a...

Carplan Engine Lacquer. Stipple it on with a stiff brush as thinly as possible and you can't tell the difference.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Nov-2004, 15:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,020
Posted By Derek
Definitely no! and these don't look standard...

Definitely no! and these don't look standard handlebars either.:pig:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Nov-2004, 10:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,422
Posted By Derek
Frank, as you know I have the same battery fitted...

Frank, as you know I have the same battery fitted to my bike. In the last year it has had two serious overloads, first when the starter solenoid shorted against the cylinders head and virtually...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Nov-2004, 18:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,757
Posted By Derek
Frank , your bike was dumping fuel out through...

Frank , your bike was dumping fuel out through the one-way breather valve which is a different problem from Jon's. Exits from a different hose.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2004, 16:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,513
Posted By Derek
This is something I'd like to find out more...

This is something I'd like to find out more about. I've changed the belts 3 times on my SS and a couple of times on friends's SSs and I'm about to do my own again. I've also done a few car cambelts...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Nov-2004, 13:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By Derek
Gold paint for Brembo wheels

Has anyone ever found a match for the gold paint on Brembo wheels. It is a bit more coppery coloured than all the car touch ups I've come across.
I could take a wheel off and take it down to an...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Nov-2004, 11:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,992
Posted By Derek
I've got duff one but it's not much use to you, I...

I've got duff one but it's not much use to you, I managed to break the indicator button off as well. Seems to be a common problem.
I fitted a switch from a 996, same as the late SS models. The push...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2004, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By Derek
Lee, Check out Spareshack for...

Lee, Check out Spareshack for "Tankslappers". They are a transparent flexible film that you stick on the sides of the tank where your knees touch it. Almost invisible. Works a treat and you can peel...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 21:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,413
Posted By Derek
I'm hoping to change to an ST4 for next year so...

I'm hoping to change to an ST4 for next year so no doubt I'll find out about these problems sooner or later. :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2004, 18:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,413
Posted By Derek
I'm not that familiar with the 4 valve engines...

I'm not that familiar with the 4 valve engines but was the rocker pin that marked the end plate the same one supporting the dodgy rocker? For the pin to wear the plate implies that it was rotating...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 22:39
Replies: 5
Views: 4,487
Posted By Derek
I checked out the paint I used. It's Berger...

I checked out the paint I used. It's Berger Identikit Gold 71011. Use it without the gloss topcoat and it comes out flat like the original finish. It is one of these paints that Auto paint shops mix...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Oct-2004, 14:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By Derek
Afraid you won't be seeing me out this year now....

Afraid you won't be seeing me out this year now. They've started laying down the salt this week (mind you all this wet will have washed it away again) and my bike is tucked up in the garage and is...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-Oct-2004, 12:43
Replies: 1
Views: 3,313
Posted By Derek
Frank, My insurance is with Roadsure. If I lay up...

Frank,
My insurance is with Roadsure. If I lay up the bike for 3 months or more and let them know, they will knock 10% off my next renewal. After the discount last year's cost me £138 inc breakdown...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 12:36
Replies: 5
Views: 4,487
Posted By Derek
www.colorite.com (http://www.colorite.com/) makes...

www.colorite.com (http://www.colorite.com/) makes little 1/2 ounce tubes of
touch-up paint Ducati 7555U - Frame Gold is what you need.
I don't know if this is readily available in the UK though. I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Oct-2004, 11:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,689
Posted By Derek
You might be interested in my LED tail light ...

You might be interested in my LED tail light conversion as well.


http://www.badmcc.co.uk/derek/LEDs+on+rear.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Oct-2004, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,692
Posted By Derek
Dano, I'm not going to try to guess why that...

Dano,

I'm not going to try to guess why that happened but it's good to hear that you've got the crankcase disaster sorted out. Did you get them welded or buy a set of used cases?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Oct-2004, 18:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,638
Posted By Derek
I don't know about the ST4s but the ST4 uses the...

I don't know about the ST4s but the ST4 uses the same master cylinders and levers as my carb 900SS. Span adjustable levers are available from various sources for about £30 - £50 the pair. (I got mine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Oct-2004, 14:24
Replies: 21
Views: 4,689
Posted By Derek
MD, there is no switch. I wired them into the...

MD, there is no switch. I wired them into the parking/tail circuit.

Frank, I only fitted 3 LEDS in each slot because at the time (nearly 2 years ago) Ultra-bright LEDs were very expensive. 6 of them...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Oct-2004, 11:23
Replies: 21
Views: 4,689
Posted By Derek
Like this?...

Like this?

http://www.badmcc.co.uk/derek/LEDs+on+front+of+bike.jpg
There is also an LED parking bulb fitted.

I've tried a PIAA Platinum Super White bulb and franklly I wasn't very impressed. It...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2004, 16:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,379
Posted By Derek
Andy, I don't know about the Optimate, I've...

Andy,

I don't know about the Optimate, I've never had one, but regarding the charging on the bike, connect a voltmeter across the battery on the bike and set it to DC Volts. Just off charge it...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2004, 10:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By Derek
I can't shed any light on your problem but the...

I can't shed any light on your problem but the revcounter on my mates ST2 does it as well but only when the engine is cold!:puzzled:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Sep-2004, 17:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,675
Posted By Derek
The bearings have reference Nos stamped on the...

The bearings have reference Nos stamped on the sides (e.g.6005). Note the numbers and go to your local bearing supplier. They are usually much cheaper. I'm surprised at them only lasting such low...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Sep-2004, 23:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,689
Posted By Derek
This is the wiring diagram as promised. I hope it...

This is the wiring diagram as promised. I hope it is clear enough. I had to reduce the size and compress it to make it small enough to upload in a reasonable time.
I also changed the colours of the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Sep-2004, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 2,491
Posted By Derek
Only problem is getting the centre nut undone....

Only problem is getting the centre nut undone. You either need to buy the special tool or make on from old plain clutch plates.
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