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Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jun-2005, 20:59
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By Guido
My EK chain snapped on Saturday (jinxed bike I...

My EK chain snapped on Saturday (jinxed bike I hear you all say :puzzled: ) whilst shifting from 2nd to 3rd at approx 10krpm.

Thankfully it just ejected itself out the back of the bike...only damage...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 23-Jun-2005, 20:59
Replies: 2
Views: 4,412
Posted By Guido
My EK chain snapped on Saturday (jinxed bike I...

My EK chain snapped on Saturday (jinxed bike I hear you all say :puzzled: ) whilst shifting from 2nd to 3rd at approx 10krpm.

Thankfully it just ejected itself out the back of the bike...only damage...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2005, 20:12
Replies: 15
Views: 3,661
Posted By Guido
I've just changed mine at 24,000 miles. The...

I've just changed mine at 24,000 miles.

The basket was pretty mullered but I was on my original set of plates (the lugs on them that meet the basket were also mullered but the friction material was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 20:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By Guido
Shonky, Bad luck I guess mate. I've fitted the...

Shonky,

Bad luck I guess mate.

I've fitted the stronger steel subframe to my 748R without any real effort. Mainly for the missus to go on the back but does help when I have my back-2-back Packs on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 23:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,534
Posted By Guido
I love mine even though it has been off the road...

I love mine even though it has been off the road for 12 months. Mine's a Sep 2001 model Keller.

Drop me a line if there's owt particular you would like to ask.

Miles and miles of smiles on...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 20:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,118
Posted By Guido
hmmmmmmmmmm :eureka: Cue online banking to check...

hmmmmmmmmmm :eureka:

Cue online banking to check my finances.........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 19:22
Replies: 38
Views: 4,759
Posted By Guido
I know of a case in the past week where a set of...

I know of a case in the past week where a set of 200mile old Kevlars disintegrated leaving hte bike with a hefty rebuild requirement so rest assured there are 'duffers' out there and no end of...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jun-2005, 23:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,920
Posted By Guido
Sorry to read this Pedro, The bike will heal....

Sorry to read this Pedro,

The bike will heal. Glad to hear your injuries will also heal in time - That's 2. You might get lucky 3 times and find that Mrs Pedro will soon calm down too.

Take it easy...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-May-2005, 21:38
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Guido
Thanks chaps, Will take a look at JAlbum...

Thanks chaps,

Will take a look at JAlbum then........
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2005, 23:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Guido
Hear what you say chaps about the thumbnails....

Hear what you say chaps about the thumbnails. That's the easy bit to sort.....

Time is my main issue as it takes nigh on 3 full evenings each up to 11pm after a race meeting to get the 1000 or so...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2005, 09:22
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Guido
Thanks folks, As far as the thumbnails go, I was...

Thanks folks,

As far as the thumbnails go, I was rushed a little to gett hem up (by myself I hasten to add not others, although I knew you'd be keen to see them).

I would normally rename all the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-May-2005, 23:50
Replies: 22
Views: 3,912
Posted By Guido
Desmo Due pics feedback/critique please

Hi folks,

Just wanted to run something by you all as the board is normally a good place to get honest answers that you don't normally get elsewhere.

Wanted to try and get a feel for what you all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2005, 12:52
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Yup sure am Tony, July at Cadwell (cue Twilight...

Yup sure am Tony,

July at Cadwell (cue Twilight Zone music). Have a few demons to dispell as you can imagine.

Guy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2005, 12:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Well folks, Got he R taxed yesterday so it's now...

Well folks,

Got he R taxed yesterday so it's now legal... :lol:

Last night was the first run out on it to see what I had.

WOW

The bike can only be described as a 'Mid Range Missile'. Tons of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2005, 23:46
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Ran it back fro mthe workshop on Saturday...

Ran it back fro mthe workshop on Saturday pm.

Sounds awesome, much deeper than the 'old' 748R.....

Hoping to tax it on Tuesday pm and then it needs 2hrs running in.

Watch this...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-May-2005, 01:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,402
Posted By Guido
I would have done Nigel, but I think I'll be too...

I would have done Nigel, but I think I'll be too busy with the SLR camera....

Am happy to edit video if someone else gets the raw footage.

Gc
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2005, 23:01
Replies: 21
Views: 3,839
Posted By Guido
Here's mine for what it's worth in case any of...

Here's mine for what it's worth in case any of you want to pose for the camera.....

nick (nbs996) 07967 996658
dickie (dickieducati) 07866 195527
Phil (Fil2) 07720 807342
CK (Charlotte) 07760...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2005, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guido
Will hopefully get one FOC from the media centre...

Will hopefully get one FOC from the media centre Keith, but I don't think it'll say;

Fil
Keefy
Chicken
Skidlids
etc, etc

in the rider rundowns
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2005, 19:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,399
Posted By Guido
Race Numbers required please

Just in case I get my accreditation pass through for Cadwell on Sunday, please could those members competing in the DD races email or U2U me their race number.

Depending on where I'm situated and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 08:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By Guido
Hi Pete, Welcome aboard...nice to have you...

Hi Pete,

Welcome aboard...nice to have you around....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2005, 23:28
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Glad I didn't try and have that bowel movement I...

Glad I didn't try and have that bowel movement I had been dying for all day Lily whilst I was near the lake....was desperate but concious I had 4000 people nearby watching me with cameras regardless...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2005, 09:18
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Thanks folks, JPM, Got to Mallory but used my...

Thanks folks,

JPM,

Got to Mallory but used my Pa's Mille... Still have to MOT the 748R and bleed all the fluids etc.

Had an eventful day at the BSB what with putting the disklock on the Mille...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Apr-2005, 22:32
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Well here she is all back...

Well here she is all back...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 21:29
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
:lol::lol: LOL Simon, 1st impressions whilst...

:lol::lol: LOL Simon,

1st impressions whilst moving it across the garage carpet are that compression's off and rebound could do with a tweak or two.

At least I'll get me pound coin back when I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 20:09
Replies: 36
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
A Serious Sight For Sore Eyes....At last !!!

Those of you that were at the DSC Track Day at Cadwell on May 7th 2004 will no all about my troubles..

Well after nearly 12 months to the day, my 748R motor was returned back to me this evening...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 09:02
Replies: 14
Views: 2,645
Posted By Guido
FWIW I have the STM gear on my 748R. One thing...

FWIW

I have the STM gear on my 748R.

One thing you need to look for is if the carrier has the 'lugs' that prevent the cush drives from backing out into your hub eccentric.

The STM one does...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2005, 23:58
Replies: 36
Views: 6,372
Posted By Guido
Nooooooooo Real shocker this one Chris, but...

Nooooooooo

Real shocker this one Chris, but shows just how easy it is to become a statistic out there

Hope you and your chums make a full recovery...

Best wishes, Guy
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2005, 09:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By Guido
Shop around with your insurers. Some will cover...

Shop around with your insurers.

Some will cover you with extras (like termi's etc), but will just not pay out their value if you make a claim for your own vehicle. You'll be paid out an equivalent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 22:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By Guido
No worries mate. Glad to be of service. Enjoy...

No worries mate.

Glad to be of service. Enjoy that new found stopping ability of the rear brake

Guy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 15:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,776
Posted By Guido
L3OONY, Not sure of all the answers to your Q's...

L3OONY,

Not sure of all the answers to your Q's but as far as the piston sticking and the actual bleeding process goes, try these

1) - With the caliper removed from the disk, place a zip tie around...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2005, 14:13
Replies: 27
Views: 5,242
Posted By Guido
Frank, Riccardo Emiliani Proton in Lincoln sell...

Frank,

Riccardo Emiliani Proton in Lincoln sell 'Water Wetter' (or at least they used to when I supplied them with Castrol oil). They have a little offshoot business that sells performance goods for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 19:57
Replies: 15
Views: 26,867
Posted By Guido
Here's a cheap method but one that works evrytime...

Here's a cheap method but one that works evrytime and aint gonna break under pressure.

17mm allen key (bought for relative peanuts compared to 1/2" t-bars and wrenches that do break.)

I have an old...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 12:22
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Guido
Guess they must have done....Usual story when...

Guess they must have done....Usual story when something gets more popular
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 22:11
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Guido
and a close-up of the rear

and a close-up of the rear
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 22:10
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Guido
Chaps, Yup, running stock 748R caliper but have...

Chaps,

Yup, running stock 748R caliper but have since moved to SBS pads. Bendix, Carbon Lorraine will work equally as well.

So far as sources for the Brakings.........

Try Talon Engineering....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 20:29
Replies: 25
Views: 3,441
Posted By Guido
L3OONY, Sorry to hear of your prob. Sounds...

L3OONY,

Sorry to hear of your prob. Sounds painfull.

Re. the Rear Wavey disks. I have one of the Braking items on my '01 748R and have to say it's a vast improvement Vs standard for a mere £60. You...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 21-Mar-2005, 19:26
Replies: 7
Views: 4,723
Posted By Guido
Thanx JP Seen 'pinging' done by the bods who...

Thanx JP

Seen 'pinging' done by the bods who setup my PC in the last job but have no idea how to do it.

Can you advise in layman's terms please.

As an aside have done all of the below. Seems to...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 21-Mar-2005, 18:59
Replies: 7
Views: 4,723
Posted By Guido
Cheers Steve, But it seemed to work ok before...

Cheers Steve,

But it seemed to work ok before theformat (i.e. 2 firewalls).

Will deactivate the XP one and see what/if anythings happens.

Gc
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 19-Mar-2005, 11:50
Replies: 7
Views: 4,723
Posted By Guido
Got PC Formatted OK but IE windows are blank when opened

Thanks to all those who helped in getting my C: Drive formatted.

Back up and running and more or less have a rebuilt system now.

Since the rebuild though, I seem to be having a problem with IE.

I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Mar-2005, 20:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,497
Posted By Guido
Sorry to hear that Geoff, Hope you get her...

Sorry to hear that Geoff,

Hope you get her sorted and back again ready for Oulton. Will see if I've got my old fairings in one piece that you could borrow. LHS might be okay cos it was the RHS that...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Mar-2005, 02:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,116
Posted By Guido
Ruth, Do a search on 'bungs' and all should be...

Ruth,

Do a search on 'bungs' and all should be revealed re why not to fit them to a 748/99*

Regards,

Gc
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2005, 09:06
Replies: 25
Views: 4,171
Posted By Guido
Look on the bright side folks, I haven't...

Look on the bright side folks,

I haven't seen/touched/heard my baby since May 13th last year. No telling what the bill will be when/if I get it back.

:sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2005, 20:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,342
Posted By Guido
Hope you're not in too much pain Steve and that...

Hope you're not in too much pain Steve and that the bike's not too badly damaged.

Best wishes mate.

Gc
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2005, 09:16
Replies: 10
Views: 3,697
Posted By Guido
Here you go - Brands WSB...

Here you go - Brands WSB...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2005, 20:32
Replies: 11
Views: 2,141
Posted By Guido
I've used Wonder Wheels on my crankcases and it...

I've used Wonder Wheels on my crankcases and it seems to work well.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Feb-2005, 20:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,818
Posted By Guido
Better make that Trio Tony, I use use AVG Free...

Better make that Trio Tony,

I use use AVG Free edition 7 and Spybot..........and Adaware, and McAfee Spamkiller, and Sygate Personal Firewall Pro, and CW Shredder, and StopZilla.

want anything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2005, 19:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,621
Posted By Guido
Is your bike second hand Frank or well...

Is your bike second hand Frank or well used???????

All I can think that what you're looking at is the remains of what was the factory logo stating the frame number etc. These are on some bikes and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2005, 19:12
Replies: 19
Views: 3,341
Posted By Guido
Shonky, I have the Ventura kit on my '01 748R....

Shonky,

I have the Ventura kit on my '01 748R. Don't go for anything else in my view.

When buying the L-brackets make sure you get the one's for the R/SPS version. They are different between the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2005, 09:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By Guido
M1keyP, It's a very straight forward job. Whole...

M1keyP,

It's a very straight forward job. Whole lot easier with the rear wheel removed.

Hardest part is getting the two ends of the chain to meet up so that you can insert the link. Tis a time...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 09:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,245
Posted By Guido
This is the pic I had....sadly not the bike but 9...

This is the pic I had....sadly not the bike but 9 of Renegade's Corse factory motors can't me much far behind. I know the workshop who were doing Renegade's engines last year and these were sat there...
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