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Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Jul-2005, 16:06
Replies: 22
Views: 10,036
Posted By ziggi
That's looks good ! Good price. I have Belkin and...

That's looks good ! Good price. I have Belkin and it's been up and running for over a year. I can't remember the last time it needed rebooting.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2005, 10:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By ziggi
no - it was the 996SPS engine and was...

no - it was the 996SPS engine and was "supposed" to be without the Ti con rods and lightened flywheel.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 09:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,508
Posted By ziggi
you have just got to bite the bullet here and get...

you have just got to bite the bullet here and get them done. If you can somehow save some money, that's all well and good. In comparison, my bike has done 8,000 miles, is 4 years old and has had 2...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 22:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,226
Posted By ziggi
It's worthwhile doing a search on here. There...

It's worthwhile doing a search on here. There have been a number of 748R clutch and throttle control posts. As far as I remember the 748R came standard with a slipper clutch.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:52
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By ziggi
I just wanted you to know so you didn't hit on me...

I just wanted you to know so you didn't hit on me :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:48
Replies: 19
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Posted By ziggi
i'm not gay btw

i'm not gay btw
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:47
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By ziggi
How could I be the only gay, with you on this...

How could I be the only gay, with you on this board :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:46
Replies: 55
Views: 10,423
Posted By ziggi
the twist grip got too hot and un-glued from the...

the twist grip got too hot and un-glued from the handle bar and when you twisted it only twisted the grip and not the throttle slide :D

The engine was directly powering the fans and not the rear...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By ziggi
I thought someone might catch on to the little...

I thought someone might catch on to the little britain - "I'm the only gay in the village" theme :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By ziggi
I do - and those are not girly tyre strips - they...

I do - and those are not girly tyre strips - they are a new set of tyres just before a track day.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By ziggi
I'm sorry but I have the shiniest 996S here !

I'm sorry but I have the shiniest 996S here !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 16:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By ziggi
The 996S also had the same cam shaft as 996SPS...

The 996S also had the same cam shaft as 996SPS with the ability to change the "profile" if that's the right word.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 10:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,594
Posted By ziggi
I thought the S engine was the same except the...

I thought the S engine was the same except the expensive Ti rods and lightened flywheel. Some S models did get SPS engines directly on the production line as they were left over, so to speak.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 13:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,005
Posted By ziggi
If I remember correctly, Ducati said that all...

If I remember correctly, Ducati said that all MY01 models and onwards should have new rocker parts. Saying that, mines an MY01 model and still exibited rocker failings. I reckon all new engines were...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 22:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By ziggi
I haven't got mine yet

I haven't got mine yet
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 12:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,547
Posted By ziggi
Steve - i had the same problem - my bike is...

Steve - i had the same problem - my bike is pampered and I still needed rockers. I spoke to the mechanics about it and they've seen every 748/9xx with problems similar. It's been happening for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 21:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Posted By ziggi
I'm with you eric. I do like spinolis idea though...

I'm with you eric. I do like spinolis idea though - and much cheaper.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2005, 17:43
Replies: 10
Views: 4,204
Posted By ziggi
see the other post in 748/916 forum for my reply

see the other post in 748/916 forum for my reply
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 17:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,547
Posted By ziggi
Firstly welcome, but this is where the good news...

Firstly welcome, but this is where the good news ends ....

There are hundreds of rocker arm threads if you search this message board. Problems have been found on the most papered of models. Not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 13:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Posted By ziggi
There's got to be a solution to this somewhere !...

There's got to be a solution to this somewhere ! I know I've chatted with shazzam before about this. The stock mirrors are 100 times better looking than those others posted - personally i'd rather...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 09:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By ziggi
or just take the cover off

or just take the cover off
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 09:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,259
Posted By ziggi
Welcome to DSC. Ducati clutches are notorious...

Welcome to DSC.

Ducati clutches are notorious for being quite loud, especially when they are older. You should notice a marked decrease in the clutch noise when the lever is pulled in (disengaging...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 09:51
Replies: 25
Views: 5,217
Posted By ziggi
Pete at pro-twins is a top man and so is the...

Pete at pro-twins is a top man and so is the setup. I have had my last two services completed at pro-twins without any problems at all. You might have to wait a few weeks though so book as early as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2005, 14:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,861
Posted By ziggi
How long did your original clutch last?

For all you 748/9xx owners. So how long did it last? either before you changed it or it wore out. I'm just curious.

[Edited on 21-6-2005 by ziggi]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2005, 14:20
Replies: 28
Views: 5,679
Posted By ziggi
As you've already got the clutch off the bike...

As you've already got the clutch off the bike then you might as well spend £250 for a new basket and plates. The next thing you will notice with a worn clutch like this is clutch slip when powering...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 10:28
Replies: 23
Views: 5,020
Posted By ziggi
took me six months before my collar bone felt...

took me six months before my collar bone felt anywhere near how it used to. Couldn't sleep on my right side for 3 months. Still have a massive callious after healing.

I feel your pain.:sniff:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 17:02
Replies: 31
Views: 4,441
Posted By ziggi
1 opening rocker , 1 closing ... same as me....

1 opening rocker , 1 closing ... same as me. Cost = # of rockers failed x £81
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2005, 10:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,427
Posted By ziggi
Cheers - bound to make it's way over here soon

Cheers - bound to make it's way over here soon
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2005, 22:54
Replies: 2
Views: 2,427
Posted By ziggi
Your next purchase for a trackday - £16 single use Camcorder !!

Just read in the Metro tonight that they have produced a single use camcorder about the size of a packed of cigs for £16 which takes 20mins of footage (hmmm that's handy). Complete with batteries and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Jun-2005, 11:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,562
Posted By ziggi
I'd really like to do this. The bike transport...

I'd really like to do this. The bike transport seems very cheap. Any places to stay near by Mondello and how much? This is the last week of a contract I'm working on so I'll have to try and sort...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-May-2005, 23:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,709
Posted By ziggi
Have you thought about buying a tent and camping...

Have you thought about buying a tent and camping on site? You will need as much relaxation time as possible - drive to the circuit and pitch up. No need to worry about finding a place to stay or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 15:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By ziggi
Hey - my 996S also :D

Hey - my 996S also :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 11:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By ziggi
That would be the mounting point for the 1.6M CPU...

That would be the mounting point for the 1.6M CPU - looks just like my 996S bip frame hanging on the garage wall.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 20:56
Replies: 0
Views: 1,421
Posted By ziggi
Mods & Desmo Rockers - more rocker flaking probs

Rockers again but a question of sorts. My bike has just had it's 4th year service, a major 2 year one carried out as ever by Protwins who are excellent and highly recommended. My thanks to them.

Now...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2005, 00:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
Richard - Brands I can't do but would love to do...

Richard - Brands I can't do but would love to do indy again (and not drive 5 hours to a circuit :D)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2005, 00:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
Sorry, I just didn't like the mountain - i...

Sorry, I just didn't like the mountain - i can't even contemplate racing competitively with that thing. Copice , charlies, park (in particular), mansfield (i liked) and even the little new chicane...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2005, 00:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
loads of other dukes too at caswell...

loads of other dukes too at caswell today:

888sp3/4 mint quick in inters
996/8r with white track fairing with CORSE in red letters
996/8 imola rep in silver
748 red infostrada in novice
996/8 in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2005, 00:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
thanks guys - gotta say i hated the mountain but...

thanks guys - gotta say i hated the mountain but the rest was great,
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2005, 23:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
Opps - more in the pictures forum [Edited on...

Opps - more in the pictures forum

[Edited on 26-5-2005 by ziggi]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2005, 23:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,274
Posted By ziggi
Cadwell Pics - Focused Events today (26/5)

Great trackday - well organised
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 12:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,617
Posted By ziggi
Spinoli - very nice indeed. Darren - that's well...

Spinoli - very nice indeed.

Darren - that's well cheap - I must have spent £700 on track, accomodation and transport last time I did val de vienne
Forum: Monsters 19-May-2005, 13:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,746
Posted By ziggi
I think it was done by the dealer to sell off...

I think it was done by the dealer to sell off older stock. Any idea on average prices for M750
Forum: Monsters 19-May-2005, 10:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,746
Posted By ziggi
M750 in GSE INS colours - official Ducati model or not?

I've just looked at a 2001(Y) M750 in immac. condition with 2000 miles on the clock - virtually unused. It's in the Orange and White GSE colours and very nice it looks too imo.

I was wondering if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 08:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,678
Posted By ziggi
a simple suggestion but try repositioning the...

a simple suggestion but try repositioning the gear selector using the bar rod adjuster to point the lever further down. When i had the lever too high up the gearbox was exactly as you describe.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 13:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,385
Posted By ziggi
916 SP3 http://www.roadracers.co.uk/ducatisp3.htm

916 SP3 http://www.roadracers.co.uk/ducatisp3.htm
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 13:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,385
Posted By ziggi
The 916SP3 is the designation for the 955 Corse...

The 916SP3 is the designation for the 955 Corse model of which there were very few made. So it could be a mis print, or if someone relayed the information over the phone for an advert??
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 11-May-2005, 10:04
Replies: 19
Views: 5,458
Posted By ziggi
Sorry, as for data transfer with a wireless...

Sorry, as for data transfer with a wireless network - this 576kb figure has nothing to do with it. In a wireless network (or any network) the router will connect onto ADSL at whatever speed it can...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 11-May-2005, 10:02
Replies: 19
Views: 5,458
Posted By ziggi
Yes your 802.11b card will work with any wireless...

Yes your 802.11b card will work with any wireless network/router that has that standard (and almost all do), but the transfer rate is not as high as some of the later standards.

If you are showing...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 11-May-2005, 09:50
Replies: 19
Views: 5,458
Posted By ziggi
If you are not already signed up to a broadband...

If you are not already signed up to a broadband provider - do that first. Call BT or Telewest and check out the deals. Get that organised first as it will take some time to get you connected, and...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 10-May-2005, 16:48
Replies: 8
Views: 4,571
Posted By ziggi
As with dialup, adsl speed is also affected by...

As with dialup, adsl speed is also affected by the time of day and the area you live in. You share the ADSL connection with upto 50 other people and depending on how many other people are connected...
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