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Forum: Monsters 10-Feb-2006, 09:55
Replies: 21
Views: 9,327
Posted By rockhopper
Don't forget if you buy a 600 Monster then you...

Don't forget if you buy a 600 Monster then you can't do anything to make the clutch lighter.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Feb-2006, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,848
Posted By rockhopper
My St2 used to make a droning noise when the...

My St2 used to make a droning noise when the chain was too tight.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Feb-2006, 14:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,986
Posted By rockhopper
Thats what i would use.

Thats what i would use.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Feb-2006, 00:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,075
Posted By rockhopper
Mine is 24,000 miles old and doesn't use any...

Mine is 24,000 miles old and doesn't use any apart from on trackdays.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 09:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,719
Posted By rockhopper
And what makes the other brands worse than HEL...

And what makes the other brands worse than HEL then?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 09:40
Replies: 27
Views: 4,571
Posted By rockhopper
Wouldn't a stock 996 be about the same power as...

Wouldn't a stock 996 be about the same power as an early TL? Its certainly got loads more than a late one, they were struggling to touch 100hp at the end.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Feb-2006, 00:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,075
Posted By rockhopper
Can't imagine the actual temp would make any...

Can't imagine the actual temp would make any difference to the level. Its not as though the oil expands much, or perhaps it does?

Ah but if the bike has an oil cooler and an oil stat then if the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2006, 09:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By rockhopper
Just been thinking. In the five years that i've...

Just been thinking. In the five years that i've owned Ducati's i've only ever ridden in the dark once!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 09:40
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By rockhopper
Ah, i see you are in the US so you might not have...

Ah, i see you are in the US so you might not have Halfords!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 09:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,192
Posted By rockhopper
Get down to Halfords and spend £12.99 on a 12...

Get down to Halfords and spend £12.99 on a 12 volt impact wrench. That'll sort it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2006, 18:22
Replies: 46
Views: 8,418
Posted By rockhopper
Retainer plate missing is a recall fault on some...

Retainer plate missing is a recall fault on some Ducati's, the ST series especially. My ST2 was missing one.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Feb-2006, 09:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,311
Posted By rockhopper
I would have said no to number one as well but...

I would have said no to number one as well but i've recently seen two high mileage two valve bikes that have needed a couple of rockers. One was an ST2 and the other a 600 Monster. Its not common...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 13:08
Replies: 33
Views: 5,800
Posted By rockhopper
Can you not explain the suituation to the local...

Can you not explain the suituation to the local Police. They wil then check the frame number to make sure its not stolen and they can then stamp on a new one for you and you then get the log book...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2006, 12:08
Replies: 33
Views: 5,800
Posted By rockhopper
Hmm, i think they do check the VIN number for the...

Hmm, i think they do check the VIN number for the MOT now.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 31-Jan-2006, 22:42
Replies: 13
Views: 6,637
Posted By rockhopper
I've never needed to provide proof of no claims. ...

I've never needed to provide proof of no claims.
Its on the renewal letter anyhow if they did need it.

Steven, do they say they wont pay anything if its stolen withing 500 metres?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jan-2006, 12:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,743
Posted By rockhopper
Also depends on the year of the bike i think. ...

Also depends on the year of the bike i think. Some years cannot be removed becasue its part of the charging system. Sure i read that somewhere. Might have been 996's though.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Jan-2006, 18:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,077
Posted By rockhopper
With practice (and you will get lots of...

With practice (and you will get lots of practice!!) you should be able to get the whole fairing off in under 15 minutes and back on again in around 25. Well that's my best time anyhow! You can get...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jan-2006, 14:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By rockhopper
Ah thats right. They had quite a lot of stuff on...

Ah thats right. They had quite a lot of stuff on offer but it was at a silly time so i couldn't get along.

[Edited on 27-1-2006 by rockhopper]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2006, 14:06
Replies: 19
Views: 3,369
Posted By rockhopper
Hmmm, can't imagine how rockers cause that...

Hmmm, can't imagine how rockers cause that problem!

At least its sorted.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jan-2006, 13:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,553
Posted By rockhopper
Didn't this happen last year?

Didn't this happen last year?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Jan-2006, 14:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,925
Posted By rockhopper
Hi Jim, sorry to hear about your accident. Looks...

Hi Jim, sorry to hear about your accident. Looks like the icy weather is doing its best to rid the world of ST owners!

Just got back from the hospital, consultant says the fracture is healing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2006, 13:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By rockhopper
You should see oil splashing around when the...

You should see oil splashing around when the engine is running.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 25-Jan-2006, 22:16
Replies: 13
Views: 6,637
Posted By rockhopper
My bike is insured with Equity Red Star through...

My bike is insured with Equity Red Star through Ducati Insurance. It is garaged but the policy doesn't require it to be!!

The policy document says that if the insurance is based on the bike being...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 22:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,066
Posted By rockhopper
TPS equals throttle position sensor (about £130...

TPS equals throttle position sensor (about £130 for a new one). It tells the ecu how far open the throttle is.

I would have thought a problem with it would have affected both cylinders though.

An...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jan-2006, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Posted By rockhopper
Give Nelly a call.

Give Nelly a call.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jan-2006, 11:57
Replies: 34
Views: 9,927
Posted By rockhopper
Correct. The prime setting bypasses the vacuum...

Correct. The prime setting bypasses the vacuum requirement from the engine and just makes the oil flow out without the motor running if i remember correctly.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Jan-2006, 10:52
Replies: 34
Views: 9,927
Posted By rockhopper
Fairly pointless exercise as far as my bike is...

Fairly pointless exercise as far as my bike is concerned. The oil is thicker in the cold weather so you'll need to turn it up a bit and i don't ride in the cold weather!

Just keep on turning it up...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 09:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,175
Posted By rockhopper
Ah so the fuel pump isnt priming but the engine...

Ah so the fuel pump isnt priming but the engine is turning over? Or the engine isnt turning over? I think the click is the starter solenoid as per normal and if that is clicking then the starter...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Jan-2006, 00:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,736
Posted By rockhopper
Snap!

Snap!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Jan-2006, 00:01
Replies: 11
Views: 3,736
Posted By rockhopper
They turn up on Ebay quite often. Last one i was...

They turn up on Ebay quite often. Last one i was looking at went for around £200 though.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jan-2006, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By rockhopper
Ah, teach me to read thread titles more carefully.

Ah, teach me to read thread titles more carefully.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jan-2006, 21:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By rockhopper
Not sure it would fit easily would it? Rear...

Not sure it would fit easily would it? Rear cylinder head gets in the way of the shock mount.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 21:18
Replies: 16
Views: 4,175
Posted By rockhopper
Please tell me how you checked that the battery...

Please tell me how you checked that the battery was okay. Did you put a multi meter across and then see what happens when you press the starter?
A green light on the optimate doesnt always mean that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 17:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,934
Posted By rockhopper
I personally wouldn't do anything to it for...

I personally wouldn't do anything to it for another 12 months. Just get out and ride it!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 20:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rockhopper
Oh right, i might get one then!

Oh right, i might get one then!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 19:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rockhopper
;)

;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 18:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rockhopper
Halfords have those 12volt impact gun things for...

Halfords have those 12volt impact gun things for £12.99 complete with a plastic case.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2006, 17:58
Replies: 16
Views: 4,175
Posted By rockhopper
Have you put a multi meter across it?

Have you put a multi meter across it?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jan-2006, 12:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,924
Posted By rockhopper
Have the booking forms gone out then?

Have the booking forms gone out then?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jan-2006, 00:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rockhopper
Have they got enough umph to undo a clutch nut?

Have they got enough umph to undo a clutch nut?
Forum: Monsters 13-Jan-2006, 22:40
Replies: 12
Views: 5,600
Posted By rockhopper
Don't forget that shazzams letter is based on...

Don't forget that shazzams letter is based on American consumer law. Ducati Uk's stance appears to be that if the bike has been correctly dealer serviced from new then if its in warranty they will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 16:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By rockhopper
Yep, if youve got that far you may as well change...

Yep, if youve got that far you may as well change it. Then for a bit of fun hacksaw the old one open and see whats inside!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jan-2006, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By rockhopper
Got a 36 incher for the bike and also a 24 incher...

Got a 36 incher for the bike and also a 24 incher that lives in the car boot for undoing wheel nuts both from Halfrauds.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jan-2006, 09:46
Replies: 16
Views: 1,884
Posted By rockhopper
Kev, i need a shock for my ST4 for the MOT later...

Kev, i need a shock for my ST4 for the MOT later on this year (october). Apparently i've got a worn lower bush. How much could i pick one up for?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 09:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,369
Posted By rockhopper
6000 miles tops for a filter no matter what fancy...

6000 miles tops for a filter no matter what fancy petrol you run the bike on! Odd thats its only one pot causing the trouble though. TPS wouldn't do that would it Neil?
Give nelly a bell and get it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 00:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,974
Posted By rockhopper
Probably the easiest way is to take the belt...

Probably the easiest way is to take the belt covers off and have a look. I very much doubt the exhaust would cause this problem.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2006, 20:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,369
Posted By rockhopper
Fuel filter? [Edited on 12-1-2006 by rockhopper]

Fuel filter?

[Edited on 12-1-2006 by rockhopper]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 12:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,974
Posted By rockhopper
Thats what i was getting at Roy! I wondered if...

Thats what i was getting at Roy! I wondered if one belt had gone.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jan-2006, 12:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,164
Posted By rockhopper
Make sure it is actually the alternator and not...

Make sure it is actually the alternator and not the standard fried connector problem before you shell out loads of cash.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 09:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,974
Posted By rockhopper
Was the plug very wet and was there a strong...

Was the plug very wet and was there a strong smell of petrol? Does it always run on one or does it sometimes manage both?
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