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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2003, 13:47
Replies: 19
Views: 4,122
Posted By Guido
:o:o:o :P 18,068 miles and still on my...

:o:o:o :P

18,068 miles and still on my original plates and basket

Am I doing something wrong!!!!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2003, 16:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,969
Posted By Guido
Yellow, I agree with Shazaam! Could be the OPS...

Yellow,

I agree with Shazaam!

Could be the OPS but it's definitely worth getting it checked out.

My old 748Bip had these symptoms at 6.5k miles. 200 miles later the engine went bang in a big...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2003, 14:29
Replies: 23
Views: 5,055
Posted By Guido
Mr Nick, Here's the threads you...

Mr Nick,

Here's the threads you need.

http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=897

http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=238

Will probably be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2003, 15:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Posted By Guido
Lee, Try these too. They're normally in the...

Lee,

Try these too. They're normally in the spares section of MCN.

Partsearch UK - 0906 111 9999

Part Finder UK - 0906 033 0330

Bear in mind they make their money from the amount of time you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2003, 12:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,934
Posted By Guido
Totto, If only you were the geezer I was trying...

Totto,

If only you were the geezer I was trying to sell a 30K IT Solution too recently...

The competitive offer was considerably less but also had considerably less cover/service. You just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,011
Posted By Guido
Ray, Possibly cheaper (good old yorkshur trait I...

Ray,

Possibly cheaper (good old yorkshur trait I know!!:P) and more flexible is the item I use.

It's a 9m retracting tape measure from any hardware outlet. It wedges between the rear brake...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 22:20
Replies: 16
Views: 4,556
Posted By Guido
PJ, My 748R used to cut out at lights etc on the...

PJ,

My 748R used to cut out at lights etc on the DP chip (with 45mm termi's). My dealer swapped it for a JHP item and it's been much better. The dealer tweaked the TPS (Throttle Postion...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2003, 15:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,913
Posted By Guido
Looks like we all need to suck up to Topi-too as...

Looks like we all need to suck up to Topi-too as he won it...

Hi mate......fancy a beer;)

Gc
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2003, 15:02
Replies: 47
Views: 14,335
Posted By Guido
Marty, I had a rocker replaced under warranty at...

Marty,

I had a rocker replaced under warranty at the 12k service on my 2001 748R back in April of this year. It was very minor but the dealer looks after me and replaced it anyway. It's booked...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2003, 11:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,410
Posted By Guido
Shakman, On my Ohlins rear shock, you don't...

Shakman,

On my Ohlins rear shock, you don't here clicks but do feel definite 'steps' in the movement as you turn the adjuster either way.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2003, 11:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,588
Posted By Guido
ThrusterCat, Have a look here. It's a...

ThrusterCat,

Have a look here.

It's a thread from the old message board that covered this subject in some detail.

For you info I haven't done mine yet. Waiting to see if we can get the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2003, 09:35
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By Guido
Syer, There's a 748R on Ebay at the mo with...

Syer,

There's a 748R on Ebay at the mo with loads of track spares.

Might be worth a looksee.

Guido
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2003, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,211
Posted By Guido
I'm with Skidlids on the Harris...

I'm with Skidlids on the Harris approach.

Two height adjustments on the frame section and then a detachable/replaceable eccentric that rotates through 360 degs for peg positioning. Various pegs...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 18:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Guido
Yup, Sure do! Gc

Yup,

Sure do!

Gc
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 08:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Guido
Murray Mint, There are two main types of...

Murray Mint,

There are two main types of protectors for the Dukes.....

One that mounts on brackets that are basically 'clamps'. These grip around your trellis frame. I wouldn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 08:47
Replies: 24
Views: 7,842
Posted By Guido
R.E. WD40

I thought WD40 was petroleum based, hence it's abilty to remove grease etc.

If that's the case, I thought putting it on a chain would dilute/water down any wax spray you subsequently apply.

True???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2003, 19:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Guido
Rich, Have a look at my site via the link...

Rich,

Have a look at my site via the link below..

If a decent enough pic aint there, drop me an email or call and I will pop into the garage and try and take what you want mate.

HAVING SAID...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2003, 10:09
Replies: 13
Views: 4,356
Posted By Guido
Mark, Might be also worth checking the starter...

Mark,

Might be also worth checking the starter button housing itself. Does get water/crap in there and may not be connecting properly...a long shot after trying the other suggestions.

Gc
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2003, 08:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,847
Posted By Guido
Trebor, Is it an owners manual (that comes with...

Trebor,

Is it an owners manual (that comes with the bike), parts manual or the full service manual.....?

Ta
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2003, 09:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By Guido
Topi Draper do a torx tool that is like a swiss...

Topi

Draper do a torx tool that is like a swiss army knife, with all the different sizes as individual 'blades' that you fold out to use. It's about 3-4 inches long

Got mine a few...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2003, 17:09
Replies: 17
Views: 5,170
Posted By Guido
120ish until light shines on my 748R with 14/39...

120ish until light shines on my 748R with 14/39 gearing or sub 100 if i'm caning the poor girl:devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2003, 14:12
Replies: 9
Views: 4,097
Posted By Guido
Nelly, Nelly, Nelly , Oi, Oi, Oi.... Cornerspeed...

Nelly, Nelly, Nelly , Oi, Oi, Oi....

Cornerspeed is the place for you....FYI, he's a member of this club.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 17:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,608
Posted By Guido
Give Mike Davis a ring...He does them and may...

Give Mike Davis a ring...He does them and may give discount to DSC members.

Do a 'search' via the link in the menu under the message board logo above for his name and you should get his...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 17:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Guido
Thanks Keith, but yes, the oil is coming from the...

Thanks Keith, but yes, the oil is coming from the bolt. Took the cover off and the inside was dry. SJ repalced the output shaft seal for me last year and it hasn't failed since. He said Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 17:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,454
Posted By Guido
Andy, I echo Rattler's comments and...

Andy,

I echo Rattler's comments and Pguenet's.

I had a front end wash out a couple of years ago (on gravel admittedly, but it still stuck with me).

Went on the CSS Levels 1&2 this year...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 18:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Guido
Yup, He lives in my village. Can talk more when...

Yup,

He lives in my village. Can talk more when we meet....in not such a public environment....bike security and all that

Neil....that'll be the man I saw with nuts of stainless...and I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 13:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Guido
Thanks Neil, Do you have the Threebond stuff or...

Thanks Neil,

Do you have the Threebond stuff or is it a dealer only item?

Regards, Guy

(PS. Sure I saw Rob at Donny yesterday thru the crowd...but wasn't he at Goodwood?)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 09:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,736
Posted By Guido
Oil Leak from clutch!!!!!!!!!!! (aint it supposed to be a dry one?)

Think I may have found the reason for my 'off' at Croft last weekend.

On removing the panels the other day, I found one of the clutch cover bolts had vibrated loose and gone AWOL.

Nothing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2003, 09:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,772
Posted By Guido
Haley, U2U Mike Davis at Robson Racing - member...

Haley,

U2U Mike Davis at Robson Racing - member on here.
He'll do you a pretty good deal on one like he did me.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 09-Jul-2003, 09:02
Replies: 13
Views: 6,811
Posted By Guido
Lizzie, Was it Clickquote.com? I've gone...

Lizzie,

Was it Clickquote.com?

I've gone with them after they gave me the best quote thru Zenith.

http://www.clickquote.com/motorcycle/motorcycle-insurance-uk.asp
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2003, 16:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,988
Posted By Guido
Custard,` Not wanting to put more of your...

Custard,`

Not wanting to put more of your heard-earned into Castrol's coffers, but if you're happy with their product (as am I), then why not think about their Chain Cleaner. It's...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Jul-2003, 16:44
Replies: 2
Views: 3,944
Posted By Guido
Simon, As I only rang those few companies it...

Simon,

As I only rang those few companies it didn't take me long.

I figured most people who were gonna quote me a realistic figure were gonna be on Zenith so I stopped at £300 off last...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 07-Jul-2003, 10:04
Replies: 2
Views: 3,944
Posted By Guido
My Insurance renewal - the details

Was with Carole Nash.

34y.o , 4 years NCB, licence held since 04/99, 2001 748R @ £9k, 3 valid points but 4 speeding conv's on my licence since '99 inc a 1-month ban (i.e. in past 5...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2003, 16:45
Replies: 4
Views: 3,909
Posted By Guido
Steve, Not done the actual draining myself yet...

Steve,

Not done the actual draining myself yet so can't help on that.

As far as I know you're not meant to use 'antifreeze' as you would in cars in a bike engine.

Guess the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 13-Jun-2003, 11:43
Replies: 13
Views: 6,811
Posted By Guido
On average, is yours UP or Down!!!!

Insurance that is...

Got my renewal quote through from Carole Nash as it's due first week of July.

Have lost touch with the insurance stories lately so don't know whether thefts/claims...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2003, 16:13
Replies: 3
Views: 2,573
Posted By Guido
Lloydy this is the item Nelly supplies and what...

Lloydy

this is the item Nelly supplies and what a few of us have. It's from Evoluzione in the states who supply lovely billet ally stuff. The brackets/lugs on the side allow you to attach your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2003, 09:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,880
Posted By Guido
If Nelly's too far for you Sticky (worth the...

If Nelly's too far for you Sticky (worth the trravelling mind), you could try Tim at Motodesigns in York.

He looks after Felix's bike...and comes recommended
Forum: Tyres 10-Jun-2003, 17:06
Replies: 32
Views: 12,864
Posted By Guido
Nads, Boot, whince, tears, pain in lower...

Nads, Boot, whince, tears, pain in lower intestinal region, boot once again, heel grind, more pain in lower intestinal region..........

and not necessarily in that order Jim.....Roll on Mallory
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2003, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 4,556
Posted By Guido
As an ex-Castrol employee, I tend to agree with...

As an ex-Castrol employee, I tend to agree with Ducatimad.

Do you see Motogp and WSB engineers with Slick 50 and when was the last time you saw their name on a set of leathers as a major...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2003, 18:28
Replies: 14
Views: 4,392
Posted By Guido
I reckon if it's a 996S then it should...

I reckon if it's a 996S then it should definitely have an Ohlins rear shock. That should give you a pretty definite pointer. If it's got Showa then it's a Bip
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2003, 14:26
Replies: 9
Views: 3,146
Posted By Guido
That'll explain why my forks travelled 2...

That'll explain why my forks travelled 2 inches thru the yolks, popped the top yoke clean off and sent the steering damper sky-rocketing through the windscreen during my last off-road...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2003, 11:20
Replies: 10
Views: 11,654
Posted By Guido
Riggsy, Not up to speed with the susp' bits...

Riggsy,

Not up to speed with the susp' bits you're asking about but my 2001 748R came with 120/70 as standard
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2003, 15:08
Replies: 9
Views: 4,111
Posted By Guido
I've got them...

I've got them here....

http://freespace.virgin.net/guy.cope/Subframe%20convert.htm
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2003, 15:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,759
Posted By Guido
Rocket, The MY2002 748 Parts catalogue states it...

Rocket,

The MY2002 748 Parts catalogue states it as being

75162.2566

That shows the 3-spoke brembo wheels. You might want to check if you have 5-spoke Marchy's, but I can't see them...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2003, 17:37
Replies: 9
Views: 3,146
Posted By Guido
And get them to send a note to the factory and...

And get them to send a note to the factory and say this ain't good enough for a reputable firm to be dishing out and demand an explanation.

Things like this cause accidents and after hearing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2003, 17:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,955
Posted By Guido
I've got a few pics on my site of my 2001...

I've got a few pics on my site of my 2001 748R with hugger and shock guard fitted.

This may help you decide matey.

Go to the image/sounds page and choose 'My New Toy'

Would give you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2003, 12:38
Replies: 21
Views: 6,904
Posted By Guido
Tim, As far as I know, all 748/996 models are...

Tim,

As far as I know, all 748/996 models are the same in that you measure the tension at the point of the chain that runs below the swingarm just in front of the curved lower edge of the swingarm....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2003, 09:14
Replies: 8
Views: 4,222
Posted By Guido
One had three annoying tw@ts on it and the other...

One had three annoying tw@ts on it and the other just had Rod, Jane & Freddy.


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2003, 15:16
Replies: 11
Views: 5,192
Posted By Guido
Forgot to mention, my bike had had it's 1...

Forgot to mention, my bike had had it's 1 year/6k service 7 days before...!!!!!!

Strangely the dealer couldn't find the cause of the prob..!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2003, 13:46
Replies: 11
Views: 5,192
Posted By Guido
Not wanting to scare-monger, but my 748Bip had...

Not wanting to scare-monger, but my 748Bip had exactly the same symptoms (red light flickering at tickover, went out when throttle opened).

I figured it was the O/P switch too.
Continued to ride...
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