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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 22:33
Replies: 29
Views: 3,405
Posted By Mr_S
Here's a thought. I've been wondering if some...

Here's a thought.

I've been wondering if some don't actually use the back brake, or just don't think about using it and so assume they don't. One of those psychological things where the mind...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2005, 22:26
Replies: 32
Views: 8,356
Posted By Mr_S
"ignorance is not a...

"ignorance is not a defence"

:frog::frog:

I think it depends where you get stopped, here in hampshire they're razor sharp on small plates, but seem to let loud pipes & black visors go. Then again,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2005, 22:21
Replies: 32
Views: 8,356
Posted By Mr_S
They could use their professional discretion on...

They could use their professional discretion on the matter and write you up for excessive noise etc.

Then you'd have to prove they were within the limit at your own cost, recoverable from the court...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 22:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,464
Posted By Mr_S
I still want to know why not to ditch the valve?

I still want to know why not to ditch the valve?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 20:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,536
Posted By Mr_S
Don't you just hate it when you can't reshuffle...

Don't you just hate it when you can't reshuffle work to take advantage of a real deal :(

Gutted :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 12:15
Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mr_S
Deej, do you have those Alpinestar boots that...

Deej, do you have those Alpinestar boots that have a massive fin on the back, and also hang off like a ba$tard in the bends?

Just wondering, as I've tried to get my boot (Daytona Evo GTX) to touch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 12:01
Replies: 29
Views: 3,405
Posted By Mr_S
Use mine a lot in slow turns so I can keep a bit...

Use mine a lot in slow turns so I can keep a bit of gas on and to keep things settled. In fact, I probably use it in most turns, I just don't think about it.

Lot's of use in traffic / town riding,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 00:46
Replies: 8
Views: 4,708
Posted By Mr_S
Maybe a daft question, but why have a reed valve...

Maybe a daft question, but why have a reed valve at all?
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 03-Apr-2005, 23:06
Replies: 3
Views: 3,529
Posted By Mr_S
Frank, The hardware firewall will block...

Frank,

The hardware firewall will block everything coming from the internet by default. Stopping people coming in, but not you going out (it's a bit like barring all incoming calls). This is usually...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 22:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By Mr_S
e-mail him and offer a fiver for it, it's got no...

e-mail him and offer a fiver for it, it's got no bids on it yet and he may bite.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 22:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mr_S
Try ebay or...

Try ebay or ripsnortin

http://www.btinternet.com/~ripsnortingtwin/

you'll need some bracketry to fit it as well.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 21:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By Mr_S
How...

How about...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7965522128&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 21:34
Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mr_S
yep, SP heatshield required.

yep, SP heatshield required.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 01:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mr_S
You still got the heatshield and heelguards as in...

You still got the heatshield and heelguards as in this pic of yours?

http://www.bikerboys.co.uk/images/748ENGINE2.JPG

If you have, where exactly's the boot melting onto the pipe?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 01:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,292
Posted By Mr_S
Preload's not the thing to play with here, try...

Preload's not the thing to play with here, try increasing compression damping, and if you have that at max and it still dives too much for you try a heavier oil.

Strange that you notice the dive, as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 13:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,830
Posted By Mr_S
Ditto Skidlids comments, Foggy SPS and R's...

Ditto Skidlids comments, Foggy SPS and R's homologation bikes for the deeper airbox.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 00:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,957
Posted By Mr_S
That's exactly the reason I fitted one, locking...

That's exactly the reason I fitted one, locking the rear up all the time on the road :( and couldn't blip the throttle enough for it to compensate.

Locked the rear several times during TA3 at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 22:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,957
Posted By Mr_S
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Ducati...

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Ducati Ownership (tm) :)

Personally, I'd leave the cans as they are if you really want the termi look, for stickers try ebay. You're unlikely to gain any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 22:04
Replies: 43
Views: 6,786
Posted By Mr_S
Forgot my favourite of them all Bought a Ducati...

Forgot my favourite of them all

Bought a Ducati :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 15:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,167
Posted By Mr_S
I'm going through the same thing at the moment...

I'm going through the same thing at the moment (from 3 spoke brembos to Mag Marchesini's, and lighter front discs), and am pretty happy at the moment with a lot less compression damping, and slightly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 13:50
Replies: 21
Views: 5,170
Posted By Mr_S
Looking at Harv748's thread, it would look like...

Looking at Harv748's thread, it would look like Ohlins fork seals are a bit "delicate" too....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 13:45
Replies: 21
Views: 5,170
Posted By Mr_S
I've got Ohlins springs, and a set of Gold Valves...

I've got Ohlins springs, and a set of Gold Valves in my Showa's, and had them set up for me.

Awesome feel. Less than £200 all in, had the work done by a local guy who has a few TT replicas and now...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 23:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,942
Posted By Mr_S
They're exactly the same, as required by the...

They're exactly the same, as required by the supersport homologation rules, so no increase in compression.

Valve lift is also the same on the R and RS.

RS's run (up top) different cams (shorter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 23:44
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
I had the work done because I'd planned for a...

I had the work done because I'd planned for a head rebuild, and was offered a deal on the cams & pistons.

The verniers were a bit more challenging, as it turns out STM have stopped making them to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2005, 16:57
Replies: 22
Views: 5,049
Posted By Mr_S
Best not look at the Ohlins Radial front end he's...

Best not look at the Ohlins Radial front end he's selling then :)

Managed to book for 19th June though, so I'll just spread bad rumours about y'all :devil:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2005, 16:50
Replies: 22
Views: 5,049
Posted By Mr_S
They're full now ya bu&&ers....

They're full now ya bu&&ers....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 00:13
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
Can't see anything in the DD rules prohibiting...

Can't see anything in the DD rules prohibiting NOS either......

Oh, how much fun would that be..........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 23:54
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
Been thinking about something else since this...

Been thinking about something else since this thread began......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43120&item=7964200569&rd=1

Purely for the straights of course :)

Driven...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 23:29
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
Deej, Around £2k is still the price for an 853...

Deej,

Around £2k is still the price for an 853 conversion at pretty much any of the tuning shops.

If you accept it'll never add £2K to the value of the bike, but you're unlikely to lose money,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 23:13
Replies: 15
Views: 27,331
Posted By Mr_S
I use a breaker bar, and also have a fork leg for...

I use a breaker bar, and also have a fork leg for extra leverage as required.

Although I have recently acquired a cordless Impact Wrench :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 23:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,733
Posted By Mr_S
I've got a corse carbon one that may need a bit...

I've got a corse carbon one that may need a bit of attention
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Mar-2005, 21:15
Replies: 26
Views: 5,451
Posted By Mr_S
I've had a day pass granted, so stick me on the...

I've had a day pass granted, so stick me on the list too..

I'll U2U my number to ya
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 12:32
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
Just get a 996/8 and stick 748 fairings on it :)

Just get a 996/8 and stick 748 fairings on it :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 12:30
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
748 has restrictors within the throttle bodies...

748 has restrictors within the throttle bodies that can either be machined out, or replaced with TB's from a larger capacity bike.

I believe it's due to Supersport restrictions.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 12:21
Replies: 39
Views: 5,298
Posted By Mr_S
R's have a different frame as one of crossmembers...

R's have a different frame as one of crossmembers is different for the deeper airbox. There's been some threads about fitting the R airbox to the other bikes, and it involves a bit of modification to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 11:06
Replies: 43
Views: 6,786
Posted By Mr_S
In order of smiles / pound on my little...

In order of smiles / pound on my little 748...

Magnesium wheel :) :)
Slipper Clutch
Suspension (Fork rebuild / springs / revalve, Ohlins rear Matris Steering Damper)
SPS Conversion (Heads, pistons,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 15:34
Replies: 127
Views: 31,220
Posted By Mr_S
See, I knew I'd start a row :devil:

See, I knew I'd start a row :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 12:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,980
Posted By Mr_S
I'd go back to your original method then, unless...

I'd go back to your original method then, unless you can get the right headers from DUK for free...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 12:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By Mr_S
My workshop manual states 137 / 157Nm Ducati's...

My workshop manual states 137 / 157Nm

Ducati's current recommendations are higher though,

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/tech.jhtml

(torque settings at the bottom of the page)

[Edited on 29-3-2005...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Mar-2005, 23:40
Replies: 24
Views: 5,207
Posted By Mr_S
Try...

Try here


http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/acpo1.htm

[Edited on 28-3-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2005, 23:20
Replies: 51
Views: 16,492
Posted By Mr_S
Another thing is knowing the bikes history from...

Another thing is knowing the bikes history from new, how it's been treated, serviced etc.

I've only had mine since 12K (13 months) Some are lucky enough to own from new so have a bette idea of how...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Mar-2005, 23:13
Replies: 127
Views: 31,220
Posted By Mr_S
Doesn't a DD ride automatically place you in the...

Doesn't a DD ride automatically place you in the fast group???

Advocate,
of the Devil,

not me :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2005, 22:27
Replies: 51
Views: 16,492
Posted By Mr_S
That's keen... :)

That's keen...

:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Mar-2005, 20:14
Replies: 51
Views: 16,492
Posted By Mr_S
97- 748, just had all rockers replaced at 16K...

97- 748, just had all rockers replaced at 16K head rebuild.

Now v. anal about the startup process
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2005, 02:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,773
Posted By Mr_S
Yet mine works fine, I can lock it up at...

Yet mine works fine, I can lock it up at will.

Great for those slow, tight corners.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Mar-2005, 02:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,844
Posted By Mr_S
Virtually nothings changed, only one change from...

Virtually nothings changed, only one change from what I remember.which was quite late on it its run, around 2001 I think, in line with the SP being replaced by the R. (996R's possibly had them fitted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 21:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,734
Posted By Mr_S
(1)Can you buy a new rev counter plastic dial...

(1)Can you buy a new rev counter plastic dial cover/how do you remove it/can anybody recommend a ducarti dealer who can supply ducati parts quickly/or a good breaher ?

I've tried opening one, and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 21:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,026
Posted By Mr_S
Preload only really affects your sag. Which...

Preload only really affects your sag. Which should be around 35mm

Try setting sag first, then adjusting (upping) compression damping a bit to see how that affects the forks bottoming.

Could be your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 21:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,026
Posted By Mr_S
bump stop should prevent dust seal from touching...

bump stop should prevent dust seal from touching the bottom leg, and properly set compression damping should stop you hitting the bump stop under most riding conditions.

If you're bottoming under...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2005, 10:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,848
Posted By Mr_S
£8 from Carbon...

£8 from Carbon Trader

http://www.carbon-trader.com/offers.htm
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