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Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 17:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,548
Posted By HW
Now THAT'S what I call lucky! :)

Now THAT'S what I call lucky! :)
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 13:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,616
Posted By HW
That seems odd, wouldn't they use the same...

That seems odd, wouldn't they use the same reading for both lap timer and speedo, unless the speedo was deliberately altered to misread? :puzzled:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Sep-2005, 10:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By HW
Sorry - usually up for a play at Cadders, but...

Sorry - usually up for a play at Cadders, but that is the day BEFORE my bike goes in for PC3 setup. It's on std ECU with termis at moment, so not wanting to spank it hard.

Dibs - winter? I'm just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 15:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,853
Posted By HW
Just a thought - tar from newly laid "loose...

Just a thought - tar from newly laid "loose chipping" surfaces is very sticky and a bitch to get off. Looks like an oil stain on the rim. I found Autoglym Intensive Tar Removal was very good at...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Sep-2005, 11:56
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By HW
Ian, the most likely cause is lack of rebound...

Ian, the most likely cause is lack of rebound damping (probably on the front). This is how you check it ...

First - make a not of the current settings! The rebound adjuster is right on the top with...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Sep-2005, 00:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By HW
Easiest thing is phone and ask him I guess. He...

Easiest thing is phone and ask him I guess. He charges the BSB boys £250 for setting them up, so the £40 we got charged was a bargain by those standards. The advantage of doing it at a track day is...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2005, 21:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,978
Posted By HW
Get 100% Bikes Suspension to set up your bike -...

Get 100% Bikes Suspension to set up your bike - cost £40 at a recent No Limits trackday and it turns on a sixpence now. Best £40 I ever spent n it I reckon. You get Colin's help for the day tweaking...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2005, 11:39
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By HW
THat's what I thought. Mind you, I have a mate...

THat's what I thought. Mind you, I have a mate who stores a 916 in his garage - I won't say "rides a 916" because that rarely happens. He claims he doesn't get chance because of work (he does work...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2005, 11:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,548
Posted By HW
Yikes, not heard that story before. 749's do...

Yikes, not heard that story before. 749's do suffer fuelling problems with slow running which is usually sorted out at first service. Mine was like that, kept cutting out just as I was about to pull...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2005, 00:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,595
Posted By HW
Casoli stuff is alright, no complaints here....

Casoli stuff is alright, no complaints here. Nearly all my carbon is Casoli, plus I had a red pressure plate that was fine and a black anodised vented cover that is really nice.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2005, 22:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By HW
Careful John .... could become addictive! :)

Careful John .... could become addictive! :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2005, 22:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By HW
Oh yeah ... Imola is now isn't it? No, never...

Oh yeah ... Imola is now isn't it? No, never heard anything again after the difficulty in booking it (but might have missed a posting) so took that as a sign and knocked it on the head. Not sure my...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2005, 21:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,812
Posted By HW
:lol: nice one Very tempting Paul. Why is Lynn...

:lol: nice one

Very tempting Paul. Why is Lynn thinking of selling then. Fancy something different does she?
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Sep-2005, 15:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,347
Posted By HW
Originally posted by KeefyB,...

Originally posted by KeefyB,

http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf

Faded and hard to read - I had intended to condense the list and reprint the most useful ones, but you'll find all the main ones...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Sep-2005, 15:18
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
Italia (Steve) stepped up to the plate and got me...

Italia (Steve) stepped up to the plate and got me in the workshop at very short notice. He found that the ECU was not giving a spark on the front cylinder, which actually gave the misinformation on...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Sep-2005, 15:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By HW
I met a guy at Italia yseterday who had traded a...

I met a guy at Italia yseterday who had traded a 620 Monnie for a 620 Multi. He was just in for the 600 mile service, having had it 6 weeks. He said he was enjoying it, but I reckon I would be...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2005, 14:04
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By HW
Not quite sure if they do ALL the checks, but I...

Not quite sure if they do ALL the checks, but I was assured it was more than an oil change.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2005, 11:34
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By HW
Not quite what we said ... Italia charge only for...

Not quite what we said ... Italia charge only for the parts on the 600 mile service, not labour. The only parts are oil and filter, the labour it to replace the oil AND all the other stuff like check...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2005, 00:21
Replies: 17
Views: 1,947
Posted By HW
That'll be Italia in Lincoln then. They don't...

That'll be Italia in Lincoln then. They don't charge you labour on the first service so you only paid for the oil and filter.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Sep-2005, 21:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,330
Posted By HW
I had a letter yesterday about this. I thought...

I had a letter yesterday about this. I thought this was the recall from a year ago (or more) which was to fit a clip. I figured my bike was not registered as having had it done. No? This is a new one...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Sep-2005, 00:53
Replies: 36
Views: 7,630
Posted By HW
There was a write up in a mag once about the ST4s...

There was a write up in a mag once about the ST4s and they said the susension was setup very soft as standard. Of course, you will have no idea whether it is stlil standard or not, but Derek is right...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 00:04
Replies: 16
Views: 3,635
Posted By HW
I was thinking cush drive too. I've seen some...

I was thinking cush drive too. I've seen some really badly worn ones before, but not on a Ducati admittedly.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Sep-2005, 23:51
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By HW
Never made it to Oulton this year, but watched...

Never made it to Oulton this year, but watched the BSB races there on the TV. Looks like a nice circuit, so next year it's a definite!

With No Limits, of course! :)
Forum: Monsters 21-Sep-2005, 23:47
Replies: 7
Views: 3,039
Posted By HW
I shall look out for that one then. I did get a...

I shall look out for that one then.

I did get a recall notice yesterday about the front brake hose clip on the 749. Had that done yonks ago, so maybe they are having a spate of sending letters out....
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 22:12
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
Also an 03 749S, and problems started after...

Also an 03 749S, and problems started after fitting Termi. But then, it was at 1 year service that I had the Termi fitted, so you could also say problems started after 1 year service. Just the age of...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
I've just been trying to figure it out with a...

I've just been trying to figure it out with a spare coil from a mate. WIth the battery fully charged and this other coil on there, it flattens the battery so the LO indicator comes on the dash, in...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 15:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,444
Posted By HW
Fair enough ... but it's familiarity that helps...

Fair enough ... but it's familiarity that helps (besides breeding contempt - apparently?). First (several) times I used the Harris stands I was REALLY nevous and would not have done it alone. Now I...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 15:02
Replies: 49
Views: 7,231
Posted By HW
WHAT???? that's a result if ever there was one!

WHAT???? that's a result if ever there was one!
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 14:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,444
Posted By HW
I have both front and rear Harris stands and...

I have both front and rear Harris stands and whilst a lot of people swear by them and I admit they are well made stainless items, they are a bit "iffy" with my 2003 749S.

The rear one I use mainly...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 12:55
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
Interesting ... might see if I can get a spare...

Interesting ... might see if I can get a spare one today to try it.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Sep-2005, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By HW
If not, then I have an ST2 ride height adjuster...

If not, then I have an ST2 ride height adjuster and we have an 03 M620S here which has the adustable ride height. I can go dig out the bits if you need me to, and the ST rod is spare.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 11:53
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
You have U2U

You have U2U
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 11:44
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
I had considered the PC route, even before this...

I had considered the PC route, even before this occurred. However, I thought it might replace the ECU, but I can see how there is a lot more going on in the ECU than just the fuelling.

I borrowed a...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 00:50
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
Hmmmm .. anyone with a newish model like to whip...

Hmmmm .. anyone with a newish model like to whip one out so we can figure if they are different then? Please? Pretty please????
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 00:38
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
For some reason I couldn't find the thread. Here...

For some reason I couldn't find the thread. Here is the list though

Hold left hand button down while turning ignition on. Not sure how long you have to hold it, but whould come up with EFI error and...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 18:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By HW
Fair comment Rob. I knew there might be an issue...

Fair comment Rob. I knew there might be an issue getting the sag right with the Showa because I had struggled earlier in the year with that myself. I joined a gym and lost some weight, which might...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 17:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By HW
I seem to have become addicted to the track after...

I seem to have become addicted to the track after trying it this year, so I might consider an upgrade next year.

TP, the list price on the Harris Performance website (Ohlins importers) is £552 +VAT....
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 17:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By HW
Ah right, yes I remember that detail now. I can...

Ah right, yes I remember that detail now. I can only go by what I was told, and it depends then whether I choose to beleive the guy or not. Apparently they are fine for the road, but if you use it on...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 17:31
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
Has anyone ever found an alternative supply of...

Has anyone ever found an alternative supply of these coils? They are made by Beru and I beleive are also fitted to the likes of BMW, Audi, Seat. Scant info on the internet though so might have to...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 15:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By HW
749 Showa rear shocks

As mentioned in another post, I got my suspension set up by Colin of 100% Suspension whilst at Cadwell yesterday. Learnt a lot about how it should all work, and I jsut wanted to pass on some snippets...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 14:42
Replies: 38
Views: 5,280
Posted By HW
I just had a 2nd hand (1500 miles) STM 48 tooth...

I just had a 2nd hand (1500 miles) STM 48 tooth slipper. It sounds much better but then a 1500 mile standard clutch would sound similar. I suspect it will wear better though.

My reason for wanting...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 14:32
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
True, it seems. But ... I can run faster and try...

True, it seems. But ... I can run faster and try to hide better!

:sing:
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 14:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
In the \"one spark club\" - sorted!

At Cadwell yesterday I had to come off early in the last morning session with the engine management light on and running on one cylinder (or the impression that I was). Further investigation revealed...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 23:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By HW
The technique for checking the front forks is to...

The technique for checking the front forks is to put a tiewrap around one leg and push it up against the oil seal. Then go for a ride and when you stop you will hopefully not have the tie wrap right...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 23:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Posted By HW
Surprised you see pitting coming through if you...

Surprised you see pitting coming through if you are greasing it? What are you greasing it with? Specialist chain lube or just grease? I've used to use the ceramic chain wax which is "low fling" and...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By HW
They suffer from a fuelling problem at low revs...

They suffer from a fuelling problem at low revs and usually sorted at first service. Some dealers are known to be better with it than others though, so don't take any BS about it being OK if you...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 20:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By HW
If it's the Showa forks then there is a hole up...

If it's the Showa forks then there is a hole up under the bottom of the fork leg to poke a screwdriver in. Not sure where on Ohlins it would be.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 12:33
Replies: 27
Views: 3,334
Posted By HW
Do the 05 models still have the stupid cutout in...

Do the 05 models still have the stupid cutout in the front fairing V piece? The front coil gets soaked and that causes problems (don't directly hose them). I got a carbon V piece from Casoli that is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Sep-2005, 12:24
Replies: 36
Views: 7,630
Posted By HW
I would expect £500 at our local dealer. Not test...

I would expect £500 at our local dealer. Not test ridden anything there in the past 2 years though so it might have changed. When I tried the 749S I took it away for most of a day to see if I could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2005, 21:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,935
Posted By HW
AS said above, but with a little more detail....

AS said above, but with a little more detail. Testestretta literally means "narrow head" and it refers to the angle between the valve STEMS. This means that angle the valves poke into the cylinder is...
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