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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 19:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
Posted By DJ Tera
Thanks mate, that might explain why theres no...

Thanks mate, that might explain why theres no click on the right hand rebound adjuster :lol:

Since the forks are out I might as well send em off - MH suspension charge 65 + parts, hope they're...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 19:16
Replies: 56
Views: 14,544
Posted By DJ Tera
Right, I took the slave cylinder off,...

Right, I took the slave cylinder off, unfortunately couldn't remove the piston from the motor (I assume thats the piston mav?)

Went down to the "late night" pharmacy at 6.45 - shut...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 18:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By DJ Tera
Its the same with motorbikes, but infintely more...

Its the same with motorbikes, but infintely more so due to the much higher forces that come into play
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 17:41
Replies: 56
Views: 14,544
Posted By DJ Tera
been doin that mate, even tried undoing the nut...

been doin that mate, even tried undoing the nut at the cylinder.

Been doin this for an hour!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 17:25
Replies: 56
Views: 14,544
Posted By DJ Tera
******** Clutch

Decided to try to bleed the sodding clutch, air got into the system, and I cant bloody get it out :mad:
Been standing around like a lemon pumping the lever etc and I'm getting nowhere fast :mad:...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 15:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
Posted By DJ Tera
Ohlins service intervals

I'm just wondering how often I should get the forks serviced, ie oil, springs seals etc - They've done about 12000miles, a lot of trackdays, and a fair few wheelies :saint:

Also there...
Forum: Tyres 16-Apr-2004, 14:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,912
Posted By DJ Tera
Cheers mate, what are the 002s like then? Would I...

Cheers mate, what are the 002s like then? Would I be better off waiting for the Dunop 208RRs?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2004, 19:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By DJ Tera
OK

the top yoke refuses to come off despite emptying a can of wd40 on the bugga!

3 bolts holding it on and one bolting the damper to the frame right?

Wont budge at all!
What next? :)

Shall i try...
Forum: Tyres 15-Apr-2004, 16:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,912
Posted By DJ Tera
Thanks mate, will have a look, but whenever i do...

Thanks mate, will have a look, but whenever i do a search for anything on there it comes up with no results:rodent:
Forum: Tyres 15-Apr-2004, 16:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,912
Posted By DJ Tera
Bridgestone BT001s

Seen these on various US websites, street legal tyres desgined to compete against Renns/SCs/D208GPAs etc, I've always preferred bridgestones, and they come in the holy grail of tyre sizes ;), a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 16:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By DJ Tera
Thanks matey, will have a check later - also, the...

Thanks matey, will have a check later - also, the top yoke is hitting the damper mount (the one thats used for the steeper head angle)

I'm praying its just the forks twisted in the yokes :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 14:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,804
Posted By DJ Tera
Bent frame/headstock/forks twisted in yoke?

After what seemed like a very minor lowside the other night, I took the bike out for a spin yesterday and to sum it up - its totally F**ked :mad: :mad:

If I hit an undulation or bump, the bike will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 13:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,874
Posted By DJ Tera
Yeah I have one fitted to my 998 - its an acumen...

Yeah I have one fitted to my 998 - its an acumen one I picked up off ebay for 65 all in, works well except when the magnets in the discs fall out!! Got some replacements sent FOC so customer service...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 13:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,432
Posted By DJ Tera
I will have a look at it later matey, although I...

I will have a look at it later matey, although I dont see why letting the clutch out would allow the lever to return to its normal position again!!!

It doesnt happen everytime either which makes it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 12:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,432
Posted By DJ Tera
Messy Box

NO! I meant gearbox of course ;)

Braking for Druids yesterday I found that the gear lever had a habit of staying down until i let the clutch out, which makes it impossible to go down more than one...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 15:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,025
Posted By DJ Tera
The clutch pack has to be a certain thickness for...

The clutch pack has to be a certain thickness for the clutch to engage properly
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2004, 18:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DJ Tera
Ermmmm

slight problem, the damn sprocket nut wont come off! Got someone to stand on the brake pedal while i stood on the breaker bar, it just wouldnt budge :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 19:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DJ Tera
Another idea is to loosen the chain enough so...

Another idea is to loosen the chain enough so that both sprockets can be replaced, and the chain hooked back on, ride to the local bike shop and get them to replace the chain - now i know you arent...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 18:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DJ Tera
Dunno just playing it safe lol - i think they are...

Dunno just playing it safe lol - i think they are fitted as standard to dukes anyway?

I think a normal rivetter should be ok - will double check (shazaam where are you :lol: ) but would be really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 18:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DJ Tera
Thx mate - only prob is a new chain needs to go...

Thx mate - only prob is a new chain needs to go on along with sprockets - theres 5 teeth broken off :o

Looks like im gonna need to find someone with a chain tool for a DID chain :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By DJ Tera
chain removal

is there anyway i can get the chain off the bike without any special tools?

I have a new chain n sprocket set - but cant figure out how to get the old one off - theres nowhere for me to loop it over...
Forum: Tyres 10-Mar-2004, 18:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,992
Posted By DJ Tera
Cheers Mike, might give them a go then, ...

Cheers Mike, might give them a go then, hopefully they won't tear the rear tread to shreads on the track like the 12s do! :mad:
Forum: Tyres 10-Mar-2004, 17:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,992
Posted By DJ Tera
did you change from Diablos or the dragon evos...

did you change from Diablos or the dragon evos mate? :)
Forum: Tyres 10-Mar-2004, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,992
Posted By DJ Tera
Diablo Corsas Vs BT012SS?

Anyone got experience of both these tyres? Got on well with the 12s but wouldnt mind giving the diablos a go :cool:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2004, 18:51
Replies: 25
Views: 5,252
Posted By DJ Tera
I'm thinking of having similar done to my...

I'm thinking of having similar done to my 998 (+titan rods and S cams) do you have before and after dyno charts mate? :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2004, 15:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,908
Posted By DJ Tera
Yep, mines done 15500 in 18 months, ridden...

Yep, mines done 15500 in 18 months, ridden everyday through winter etc. Been told that the more you ride em the more reliable they are!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 15:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By DJ Tera
Really? I took one look at the tank and it...

Really? I took one look at the tank and it brought tears to my eyes!! :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By DJ Tera
Congrats mate! The benelli is a bit of a...

Congrats mate!

The benelli is a bit of a bollock-killer isnt it? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2004, 14:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,109
Posted By DJ Tera
I modified mine the old fashioned way, losing the...

I modified mine the old fashioned way, losing the front on diesel!!! bust the cutout switch so the bike would start with the sidestand down :frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2004, 12:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By DJ Tera
I was told its not really worth doing on its own,...

I was told its not really worth doing on its own, better to save the cash til you can afford the pistons, rods and cams, as well as balancing/lightening the crank and gasflowing and porting - looking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2004, 11:23
Replies: 11
Views: 3,024
Posted By DJ Tera
arrrrrrrgggghhhhhh that joke was moderately funny...

arrrrrrrgggghhhhhh that joke was moderately funny the 100th time round :yawn:


:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 17:38
Replies: 24
Views: 3,949
Posted By DJ Tera
Monty you would have loved the Brough Superior...

Monty you would have loved the Brough Superior that was at Coombe, castrol r smells luvvverly :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 15:17
Replies: 24
Views: 3,949
Posted By DJ Tera
sell the motor n put a 998 lump in ;)

sell the motor n put a 998 lump in ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 14:36
Replies: 25
Views: 5,218
Posted By DJ Tera
Have you tried getting all the clutch dust out?

Have you tried getting all the clutch dust out?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 13:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,130
Posted By DJ Tera
Go for it mate, its the single biggest...

Go for it mate, its the single biggest improvement oyu can make to the bike! Mine only ended up costing me 600 quid, as I managed to flog my ally 5 spokes for over 600 on ebay :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 12:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,130
Posted By DJ Tera
I know this, it's why I have a 6" mag...

I know this, it's why I have a 6" mag at the rear :)

Edited to say that even with a 6" rim and a 190/50, it steers far quicker than a 180 on a 5.5" ally rim

[Edited on 20-2-2004 by DJTera]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 11:18
Replies: 14
Views: 3,130
Posted By DJ Tera
I wish mine felt nervous! The day after i fitted...

I wish mine felt nervous! The day after i fitted them i nearly came a cropper on my fave roundabout, turned it in, bike wouldnt lean anymore, went straight towards the kerb! :o
Yesterday, rode down...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 09:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,130
Posted By DJ Tera
I thought it might be tyre pressures too,...

I thought it might be tyre pressures too, especially since the problem isn't quite as bad when the tyres are warmer - weird thing is it didnt feel this bad when I did a session at brands with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 21:47
Replies: 24
Views: 3,949
Posted By DJ Tera
Jon that happened to me, except the nut decided...

Jon that happened to me, except the nut decided to liberate itself, needed a whole new clutch, thankfully at Ducati's expense!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 18:43
Replies: 24
Views: 3,949
Posted By DJ Tera
Call em up then, I'm sure they'll help you out!

Call em up then, I'm sure they'll help you out!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 18:12
Replies: 14
Views: 3,130
Posted By DJ Tera
Understeer?

Not sure how to describe it, but since fitting the rennsports the bike seems to "fight" the lean - past a certain lean angle (not very much) it just doesnt want to lean, a bit like having the pillion...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 15:09
Replies: 24
Views: 3,949
Posted By DJ Tera
Have you checked the chain tension? Failing that...

Have you checked the chain tension?
Failing that it could be a bent selector fork, is the bike new or did you get it second-hand?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 16:15
Replies: 11
Views: 4,692
Posted By DJ Tera
Start off with a small drill bit, at slowish...

Start off with a small drill bit, at slowish speed, then work your way up
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 11:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By DJ Tera
How about if they have needed repacking for the...

How about if they have needed repacking for the last 4000 miles? :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 11:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By DJ Tera
Noise Output

Sposed to go to Castle Coombe tomorrow, they have strict noise regs usually but as its privately hired, the limit for tomorrow is 105DbA, measured at 3/4 revs from 0.5 metres away....

Do I have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 21:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,887
Posted By DJ Tera
Checked the fuse in the alarm?

Checked the fuse in the alarm?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 15:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,841
Posted By DJ Tera
Torque Wrench

Looking to buy one very soon, does anyone know what torque range I should be looking at? 1/2" or 3/4" drive etc

Thanx!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 09:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By DJ Tera
Getting a radial master cylinder next week so...

Getting a radial master cylinder next week so will have to bleed the brakes again, I do it twice a year to maintain brake lever feel, people have mentioned how firm it is :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 19:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By DJ Tera
Yep, good luck finding an allen key big enough -...

Yep, good luck finding an allen key big enough - seems ducati decided to change the size for the testastretta models :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 14:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By DJ Tera
Ok, its on the right side of the engine near the...

Ok, its on the right side of the engine near the bottom of the casing, its a HUGE hex socket type affair, you cant miss it
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