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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2005, 13:12
Replies: 23
Views: 3,904
Posted By Harv748
Interesting that Kev, as I'm going to get my...

Interesting that Kev, as I'm going to get my wheels redone over the winter and was just looking into where to get them done.

Will they do a 'full and pukka' job on mag wheels...I've heard they need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 18:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
Posted By Harv748
It sits under the rear subframe...

It sits under the rear subframe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 16:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,637
Posted By Harv748
...as opposed to this type. Just a personal...

...as opposed to this type.

Just a personal preference...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 16:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,637
Posted By Harv748
I have a casoli one, that was originally made for...

I have a casoli one, that was originally made for a showa unit...however, when I fitted an Ohlins shoick, I had to cut it down slightly to fit...no big deal though.

I prefer this smaller type to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2005, 16:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,637
Posted By Harv748
Personall preference...but IMHO huggers...

Personall preference...but IMHO huggers completely spoil the rear end lines of the 748/9** range.

I've used a shock guard on both my 748 and 916 and never had any issues with crud...but then I don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2005, 14:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,754
Posted By Harv748
Just took a quick look at the chip Gary...but I...

Just took a quick look at the chip Gary...but I think I have sorted it now...a mixture of loose wiring and the partial removal of my quickshifter a couple of weeks ago seems to have left things a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2005, 14:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,704
Posted By Harv748
Thread locking compounds

Is there a type of thread locking compound that is better than the others for the majority of the bolts on a duke?

Do I need more than one type/strength...I'm thinking along the lines of items such...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2005, 11:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,754
Posted By Harv748
Bike won\'t fire up?!?!

Recently I removed the P8 unit from my 916SP to see what kind of chip it has installed. 5 minute job, and all back together again.

Now the bike won't start! It turns ove fine, and the fuel pump...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2005, 21:44
Replies: 83
Views: 18,475
Posted By Harv748
Ali, the first comment was NOT aimed at the Desmo...

Ali, the first comment was NOT aimed at the Desmo Due series in gerneral, and if thats how it was taken then I apologise. I think you'll struggle to find anyone within the DSC who thinks that the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2005, 16:36
Replies: 83
Views: 18,475
Posted By Harv748
Well said...and as a non-entrant I feel its...

Well said...and as a non-entrant I feel its starting to look like a bit of a joke from the outside.

You could just buy a standard multistrudle...leave it standard...and use your (thats refers to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 11:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By Harv748
No comment Jools...no comment!:frog:

No comment Jools...no comment!:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2005, 10:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By Harv748
Yep...mine do that as well, even though I have...

Yep...mine do that as well, even though I have removed the pin from the clip-on and rotated the levers down quite a lot.

I just put up with it...its not very often of full lock anyhow. I guess you...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 13:22
Replies: 19
Views: 3,099
Posted By Harv748
American spelling...American looking house in the...

American spelling...American looking house in the background...for sale in Aylesbury...Uhm?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 18:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,534
Posted By Harv748
Back at ya Mike...

Back at ya Mike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 17:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,534
Posted By Harv748
Yep...they're the ones Let me know how much Mike...

Yep...they're the ones

Let me know how much Mike and I'll stick a cheque in the post unless you take paypal?

Nice one!

Now I just need to sort out the fueling...thanks for the info...mucho...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,534
Posted By Harv748
Air filters and \'FIM\' or \'PC\' thingies!

2 questions...

1st...I have carbon airtubes with no allowance for the standard filters. The bike is currently fitted with an undertank JHP big foam jobbie. I'm thinking of changing this to some form...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 12:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By Harv748
36F/36r...because its easier to remember!

36F/36r...because its easier to remember!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Oct-2005, 23:44
Replies: 13
Views: 3,804
Posted By Harv748
1. Cable ties 2. Ebay/JHP/techmoto/casoli 3....

1. Cable ties

2. Ebay/JHP/techmoto/casoli

3. Nut and bolt!
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 22:09
Replies: 27
Views: 4,682
Posted By Harv748
I'm confused...either the bike will run as you...

I'm confused...either the bike will run as you describe (idle to free revving) with diesel in or it won't???

If it won't...then you couldn't have put diesel in it:puzzled:

If it does...then maybe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Oct-2005, 18:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,872
Posted By Harv748
Ride height tools

As there seems to be a few new owners on here recently, I thought I would repost this for interest, as I still have a few left for sale.

£35 for paid up DSC members (+£5 p&p)

The feedback has been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Oct-2005, 15:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,475
Posted By Harv748
Basically...every 2 years the belts need to be...

Basically...every 2 years the belts need to be changed. Do this no matter what the mileage.

You can do this yourself, but unless you are VERY confident with engine mechanics...I would advise you...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2005, 11:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By Harv748
Theres no short cut really...have you set both...

Theres no short cut really...have you set both the static unloaded and loaded sag? Can you get reasonable figures with the bikes current springs?

Unloaded should be in the region of 30mm front/10mm...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 14:28
Replies: 72
Views: 20,584
Posted By Harv748
I'd love to sell you my bike Nat...I just don't...

I'd love to sell you my bike Nat...I just don't think you have room for it...:P
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 12:07
Replies: 17
Views: 2,773
Posted By Harv748
Just to give the other side of the argument...my...

Just to give the other side of the argument...my SP came with a techtronics QS fitted, and after about 6 months, I removed it.

As said, unless you are giving it the berries, it really isn't any use....
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 12:00
Replies: 72
Views: 20,584
Posted By Harv748
That...in a word...is gorgeous. The more I look...

That...in a word...is gorgeous.

The more I look at 851/888 models...the more I want one. Definately getting better with age.

Daft question, but it looks mint...does it have any miles on it!?!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 14:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,347
Posted By Harv748
LOL:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Sorry...

LOL:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sorry Bob...thats funny!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 14:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,381
Posted By Harv748
Despite what people say about the newer the...

Despite what people say about the newer the better, I see no evidence to suggest that this is the case. It can happen to any age bike at any time of its lifespan.

Many have reported no problems upto...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 14:14
Replies: 11
Views: 4,165
Posted By Harv748
As said...if it was on the sprocket side then it...

As said...if it was on the sprocket side then it would be coming from your chain. This is a common sight.

However, on the other side only, then this is a little different and as suggested either the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 12:27
Replies: 25
Views: 5,381
Posted By Harv748
You can't really go by the year. I had a '97 748...

You can't really go by the year.

I had a '97 748 that never needed any doing.

My current '95 916SP has had one.

You will hear of other with newer bikes needing several more than that...whats...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 12:18
Replies: 26
Views: 6,442
Posted By Harv748
Diablos mate...they're the future:lol: Also,...

Diablos mate...they're the future:lol:

Also, regarding the wrist ache...you can rotate the brake and clutch levers around and down a little to help alignment with your hand/fingers. This makes a big...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 11:39
Replies: 26
Views: 6,442
Posted By Harv748
Yep...bar raisers for the wrists (do a...

Yep...bar raisers for the wrists (do a search...several posts about the various options available)...and the squirelling is probably down to a worn rear tyre.

On a 748 you should be running a 180...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 17:38
Replies: 19
Views: 4,698
Posted By Harv748
Did do sometime ago, and he kindly sorted me out...

Did do sometime ago, and he kindly sorted me out with some stainless items. However, he didn't stock any titanium at the time and suggested pro-bolt.

Just wandering if anyone had had any dealings...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 17:22
Replies: 19
Views: 4,698
Posted By Harv748
Titanium nuts and bolts

Can someone point me in the direction of a good supplier/manufacturer of bolts etc necessary for a 916.

Over the winter I want to replace some of my standard bolts for titanium (caliper bolts/pinch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2005, 12:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,855
Posted By Harv748
Well, I can only speak for the type of stand in...

Well, I can only speak for the type of stand in the attached piccie, but I have had a couple of these and never had an issue with it leaning over at all. The stand is rock solid. I could sit on the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Sep-2005, 18:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,314
Posted By Harv748
Oh yeah...I can read between the lines here...

Oh yeah...I can read between the lines here Alan...you've decided to move to Vegas full time and become a poker pro:cool::D I knew I shouldn't have given you those cards...

Good luck in whatever you...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2005, 13:26
Replies: 26
Views: 3,518
Posted By Harv748
I woud assume that witha 15 month old bike with...

I woud assume that witha 15 month old bike with just 6K on the clock...you have eery right to kick up a right stink.

I know you ride hard and fast...but its a 'superbike' its to be expected.

I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 21:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,589
Posted By Harv748
I guess the manual will tell you to adjust the...

I guess the manual will tell you to adjust the chain whilst the bike is one the side stand, as not everyone wants to go out and buy a stand.

The amount of slack is measured at a midpoint along the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Sep-2005, 18:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,826
Posted By Harv748
Thinking about it...if the weather stays like it...

Thinking about it...if the weather stays like it is and I'm quiet on the work front...I'll be over.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Sep-2005, 14:01
Replies: 16
Views: 3,326
Posted By Harv748
I was going to say the standard diablos...

I was going to say the standard diablos ...doh.

I'm suprised you are getting MORE milage out of a set of corsa diablos over the standard ones though???

I believe they do a diablo 'strada' now or...
Forum: Tyres 31-Aug-2005, 20:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,855
Posted By Harv748
I would say that mine looked like that after one...

I would say that mine looked like that after one TD...and I'm usually in the novice/inters!

I'm not blowing my own trumpet...what I mean is that I think the rounding off of the groves is normal,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Aug-2005, 15:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,651
Posted By Harv748
Will 'probably' pop over Deej...I'll be looking...

Will 'probably' pop over Deej...I'll be looking out for the 'ol beastie!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 14:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,395
Posted By Harv748
See if JHP has some 50mm headers kicking about or...

See if JHP has some 50mm headers kicking about or if you can get some cheapish if fleabay or something. A full 50mm system combined with the cams and PC will release a few horsies...

Combine that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 12:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,738
Posted By Harv748
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.p...

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=20201#pid188355

£35 +£5 pap for DSC members.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 10:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,738
Posted By Harv748
Hi Zhed I guess if ts the turn in that you want,...

Hi Zhed

I guess if ts the turn in that you want, then its really down to either the head angle or the rear ride height.

I played with both on my old 748...and my recommendation would be that you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 17:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By Harv748
It is a known thing on Dukes...do a search and...

It is a known thing on Dukes...do a search and you will find loads of stuff on it.

But its never been an issue on either of mine...my clutch fluid is always as clear as the brake fluid...others say...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 17:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By Harv748
Nattyboy did have some smart motoGP ones for sale...

Nattyboy did have some smart motoGP ones for sale some time back...dunno if he has any now though...but if he has, I can recommend them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 16:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By Harv748
Check your chain tension/overall condition...

Check your chain tension/overall condition also.

All my dukes have been a bit clunky when I first got them, but either fitting a new chain or adjusting it to the correct tension really helped in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Aug-2005, 10:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,651
Posted By Harv748
Ditto...but If I don't do it due to the weather...

Ditto...but If I don't do it due to the weather or because its full, I will ride up if dry and say hello.

The 748 is now a 853 eh deej! Nice one!!! It was always in my mind to do that...

[Edited on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 14:18
Replies: 35
Views: 5,954
Posted By Harv748
Yes...I run a 14 on the front, but I think this...

Yes...I run a 14 on the front, but I think this is standard for my SP...and I don't belive running a 14 has any real world drawbacks for a Duke. A 13...yes definately, but a 14 is fine and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 18:02
Replies: 35
Views: 5,954
Posted By Harv748
mmmmhhhh...I feel a plan brewing:cool: Watch...

mmmmhhhh...I feel a plan brewing:cool:

Watch this space:D
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