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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 21:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,160
Posted By Guido
Karl, I used a standard bench grinder to do...

Karl,

I used a standard bench grinder to do mine. Works fine for what you need.

You will get one pretty cheaply from most hardware outlets and it'll come in handy for all sorts of jobs.

Guido
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2004, 21:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,825
Posted By Guido
Jez, Mine's a Sep '01 748R and...

Jez,

Mine's a Sep '01 748R and it's now got 21k miles on it. Bought it new and ride it whenever I can.

Keep it serviced by someone you know/respect, change the oil regularly with a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2004, 20:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,460
Posted By Guido
Hi Chris, Quite a simple task really. You can...

Hi Chris,

Quite a simple task really.

You can do the whole process with the bike on the sidestand.

Slacken off the Swingarm pinch bolts.

Using your C-spanner, rotate the hub eccentric to make the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Jan-2004, 07:39
Replies: 23
Views: 5,483
Posted By Guido
I've now resorted to brushing engine oil...

I've now resorted to brushing engine oil over my chain. Takes about 10 mins when I do it properly but I have found that chain adjustment is a thing of the past now. Might be a fluke but have...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 09:55
Replies: 37
Views: 14,409
Posted By Guido
Sorry chaps, getting all excited and fidgety...

Sorry chaps,

getting all excited and fidgety what with all this Duke related activity (AGM, Mallory video, Calendars, Cadwell track day etc, etc)

Will try and read & absorb next time..

DOH!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 00:18
Replies: 37
Views: 14,409
Posted By Guido
Cracking effort Antonye...... Can't see...

Cracking effort Antonye......

Can't see your dates Felix. When and where???? Defo need those in my diary.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2004, 21:54
Replies: 18
Views: 4,005
Posted By Guido
Dave, I have an '01 748R. When I first got...

Dave,

I have an '01 748R. When I first got the bike and put the Termi's on off my old 748 Bip, the DP chip I got from the dealer was crap. The bike just would not run and it was apparently...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2004, 00:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Guido
Nigel, I'm with CK on this one..........My...

Nigel,

I'm with CK on this one..........My carbons have got decidedly warmer on each run, but I have done nigh-on 35k on them without repacking..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2004, 00:15
Replies: 36
Views: 4,913
Posted By Guido
Madmav, I've had several pints of Websters...

Madmav,

I've had several pints of Websters by now so may be talking crap, but as a mere non-WSB mortal I occasionally get the odd corner wrong and I find the back brake is ideal for scrubbing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2003, 11:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,145
Posted By Guido
Jon, To my surprise my 'Braking'...

Jon,

To my surprise my 'Braking' waveys turned out heavier than the standard '01 748R Brembo discs that I replaced. i thought part of the beneift of wavey was less unsprung weight....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Dec-2003, 19:09
Replies: 7
Views: 4,750
Posted By Guido
Failing that.......do the oil & filter...

Failing that.......do the oil & filter changes yourself B4 each service and then you can be sure that King Kong didn't put the filter on in the first place.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2003, 11:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,442
Posted By Guido
Nigel, I have the below. It's really just a...

Nigel,

I have the below. It's really just a glorified 'push-bike' spoke with the end ground down to a 'blade' type configuration. Means you can get the right type of...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 12-Dec-2003, 10:50
Replies: 26
Views: 33,584
Posted By Guido
Re. Vigilante's. I reckon you'd have...

Re. Vigilante's.

I reckon you'd have more volunteers for that role than attended the anti-Bush demo's this year if:

You could catch the scum.....or knew who they were/where they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Dec-2003, 21:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,827
Posted By Guido
Michael, I've had a 2001 748R from new....

Michael,

I've had a 2001 748R from new. I'm now at 20k miles on it and can't wait for the first dry roads in over 6 weeks in order to have a blast this Saturday or Sunday. I still...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 04-Dec-2003, 09:58
Replies: 4
Views: 3,773
Posted By Guido
If the weather remains dry Frank, I might well...

If the weather remains dry Frank, I might well venture out to this on one of the 2 days. Not sure which yet, but will check.

Gc
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Nov-2003, 09:55
Replies: 25
Views: 5,807
Posted By Guido
Now that's a first for me...

Now that's a first for me Andy...

Wavey's on a SS.

Lookin good mate..;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Nov-2003, 21:29
Replies: 6
Views: 3,750
Posted By Guido
You're right Rob, It has been done a...

You're right Rob,

It has been done a million times before and the same answer keeps coming out really..

"Ensure you meet the minimum specs recommended for your engine and choose a reputable...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2003, 14:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,461
Posted By Guido
I've found the fastest way to move around...

I've found the fastest way to move around the posts is by using the 'Todays Posts' option at the top of the menu toolbar.

I was experiencing major time delays when accessing the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 21:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,822
Posted By Guido
PhantomP, My battery is just over 2 years old...

PhantomP,

My battery is just over 2 years old and still going strong.

I reckon it's down to the Optimate I have attached to it at all times.

Well worth the measly £38 if you ask me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 12:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,280
Posted By Guido
Neil, I've just got a full 998...

Neil,

I've just got a full 998 fairing/nosecone/belly pan kit in DP AV fiber via an EBAY auction for my 748R.

Is definitely better quality than the normal trackday stuff. Here's a picture...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 12:31
Replies: 19
Views: 6,083
Posted By Guido
I'm with Nelly. C&S can be done with...

I'm with Nelly.

C&S can be done with the bike on the sidestand no probs at ll.

I've hung my bike from the rafters before using ratchet tie-downs around the subframe (nearest to where it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 22:47
Replies: 28
Views: 3,876
Posted By Guido
Jon, Av or Avio fiber is a special plastic...

Jon,

Av or Avio fiber is a special plastic material produced by/for Ducati in their Ducati Performance catalogues for people who don't want to use their road fairings on the track.

It seems to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 13:03
Replies: 28
Views: 3,876
Posted By Guido
Just like to add that you can get bargains from...

Just like to add that you can get bargains from shopping around.

I got the below in an auction from EBAY.

It 's an original Ducati Performance kit in AV fibre and I'm pleased to say the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 12:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,888
Posted By Guido
Rich, I'm running 33 front & 35 rear on...

Rich,

I'm running 33 front & 35 rear on my 012's and have found them to be twitch-free so far.

Not saying I'm a fast road rider by any means and pushing the front to it's limits...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2003, 11:10
Replies: 26
Views: 5,360
Posted By Guido
748R Faulty fuel lines Bl00dy Hell...

748R Faulty fuel lines

Bl00dy Hell Larry,

That's exactly what had happened here on 27/08/03 - Spooky :o

http://freespace.virgin.net/guy.cope/images/DSC Adhoc/Fuel Leak.jpg

Fuel ejecting from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2003, 21:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,892
Posted By Guido
Not read it yet mate but ......... GULP...

Not read it yet mate but .........

GULP :o

quickly followed by...........

:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2003, 21:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,094
Posted By Guido
FB, Rennsports are pretty good but they're...

FB,

Rennsports are pretty good but they're more track orientated (i.e. well soft compound wise). Just don't have anyone follow you closely when you ride in the dry. My mate on his Mille SP...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2003, 01:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Guido
Fingrs crossed Felix, I would have thought that...

Fingrs crossed Felix,

I would have thought that as you have some oil in the sightglass and were on the straight when it went, that you should be okay, but I just can't specify the difference...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2003, 21:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,813
Posted By Guido
Nice one Jasp, You must be well chuffed. Tell me...

Nice one Jasp,

You must be well chuffed. Tell me tho', where do you put the sub-station to power it all!!!! ? :D

Wanna fix me Kellermans for me...? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2003, 09:50
Replies: 26
Views: 5,360
Posted By Guido
I echo Dave's sentiments. My 748R was new...

I echo Dave's sentiments.

My 748R was new in Sep 01.

It clicked 20,288 miles on a run out last night and has never missed a beat since new.

It's been trackday'd, crashed on track...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 14-Oct-2003, 16:37
Replies: 2
Views: 3,987
Posted By Guido
or face down with the tide...:D:o

or face down with the tide...:D:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2003, 00:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,768
Posted By Guido
Tim, Another option might be a strengthened...

Tim,

Another option might be a strengthened pressure plate.

It had raised sections that protect your spring posts

I'm sure there was a link to one (Felix???) from this site recently.

Seemed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2003, 09:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By Guido
Hi Mark, When you say "Wonky" &...

Hi Mark,

When you say "Wonky" & "it has started flicking left to right" , do you mean the needle itself or that the round guage casing is rotating???

If it's the casing you may be able to get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2003, 00:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,717
Posted By Guido
Nice to see you here too RS. Guessing...

Nice to see you here too RS.

Guessing you're the same RS from Vtwins???

Guido (yup, the same one!! ;))
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2003, 17:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By Guido
DJ, It is pretty easy at the clocks end, just a...

DJ,

It is pretty easy at the clocks end, just a knurled collar.

Only problem you'll have is getting your fingers in to get a decent grip on it. Can be a bit tricky.

Gc.

As far as the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2003, 16:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,055
Posted By Guido
I think I'll just do a search on EBAY for...

I think I'll just do a search on EBAY for some table-tennis paddles, paint them luminous yellow and use them..

Will be simpler.

Rich, Think I'll take you up on that offer..need to see...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2003, 09:15
Replies: 23
Views: 5,055
Posted By Guido
Mine are still going like a set of sparklers on...

Mine are still going like a set of sparklers on bonfire night.

Am gonna try a Ducati OEM flasher relay cos I can only guess that the Halfords unit is the chink in the armour.

Having said that…..Mr...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2003, 15:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,758
Posted By Guido
Jody I had a similar problem when I stashed some...

Jody

I had a similar problem when I stashed some bits under my seat unit. The pressure of the seat pressing on the cables etc I had put under the seat, dislodged the main connector (the 3inch long...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2003, 09:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,702
Posted By Guido
Nigel, I got it direct from Evoluzione in the...

Nigel,

I got it direct from Evoluzione in the states. Came within about 4 days. Cracking service and the MD was real helpful when I had Q's about fitting it.

Try Nelly at Cornerspeed first. He...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2003, 23:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,848
Posted By Guido
Mogwai, Never mind 'General'...shold...

Mogwai,

Never mind 'General'...shold have looked here mate

http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=1691

:D:D:D:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2003, 10:56
Replies: 17
Views: 3,702
Posted By Guido
I've got the evoluzione one and again....

I've got the evoluzione one and again. It's excellent quality and does help wit the lever pressure.

Guaranteed for 10 years against the dreaded and infamous leaks too (Are the others????).

Guido
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2003, 18:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By Guido
Ouch, A bit off thread I know but another source...

Ouch,

A bit off thread I know but another source of filings on your rear wheel could be rear brake disk bolts backing out and rubbbing away the alloy hanger that the caliper bolts onto, as did...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2003, 15:29
Replies: 5
Views: 3,235
Posted By Guido
Polsi irritati 748, Can definitely recommend the...

Polsi irritati 748,

Can definitely recommend the Ventura stuff. You won't get much better or more versatile for the 748/99*

Not sure where you are but Hein Gericke do the racks and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 19:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,593
Posted By Guido
Feng, Tain't bad. I paid over £50 for...

Feng,

Tain't bad. I paid over £50 for standard alloy ones from Tecmoto for just the two rears.....
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2003, 18:14
Replies: 14
Views: 5,379
Posted By Guido
Hmmmmm, Carbon fairings now standard on...

Hmmmmm,

Carbon fairings now standard on 749R.

Gimme, gimme, gimme
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2003, 16:46
Replies: 6
Oil
Views: 1,774
Posted By Guido
Bruce, For topping up purposes you can be fairly...

Bruce,

For topping up purposes you can be fairly relaxed about the choice of oil, as long as you aren't putting more that 0.5-1 litre in.

Any decent full synthetic oil will do the job. Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2003, 18:55
Replies: 13
Views: 3,959
Posted By Guido
Ooops sorry.. I'll read it properly next...

Ooops sorry..

I'll read it properly next time.. Tuesday was obviously a bad day..!!!

:(

[Edited on 11-9-2003 by Guido]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Sep-2003, 10:15
Replies: 30
Views: 8,519
Posted By Guido
First time I've ever collected times. Oh...

First time I've ever collected times. Oh what fun it is folks.......Must do it again.

Using my camcorder footage from Croft I was pulling very hesitant 1'45"s on my 2001 748R with 14/39...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2003, 21:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By Guido
Custard, Th standard ones will work fine and...

Custard,

Th standard ones will work fine and will also show you any improvments made by the discs themselves before you venture into the world of Bendix, Carbon Lorraine, EBC, SBS etc

Guido
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2003, 08:33
Replies: 14
Views: 3,969
Posted By Guido
Sorry YellowBip but.........change the...

Sorry YellowBip but.........change the seal/gasket.

About the only way to stop it really. I had mine done only last week for the exact same reasons as you. Luckily it was under warranty.
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