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Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2005, 17:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,247
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks for the replies,but this ones been sold.

Thanks for the replies,but this ones been sold.
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2005, 16:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,247
Posted By aka.eric
Anybody selling an 888?

Looking to buy an 888,Strada probably best bet for road use wouldnt you say?.If anybody wants to sell or knows of one(except the one in MCN for £8k) please U2U.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jul-2005, 01:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,361
Posted By aka.eric
Cant remember the blokes name, but talking to him...

Cant remember the blokes name, but talking to him a couple of years ago at the TT he was very ****-d off,Andy Ibbott had written a piece in MCN about tank slappers,saying that closing the throttle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 18:24
Replies: 27
Views: 3,350
Posted By aka.eric
Speed Bleeder Ref SB1010S =...

Speed Bleeder Ref SB1010S = M10x1.0x31.35

[Edited on 25-7-2005 by aka.eric]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 17:01
Replies: 27
Views: 3,350
Posted By aka.eric
Never tried on, Demon Tweeks sell them £6.50...

Never tried on, Demon Tweeks sell them £6.50 each.They seem to have a coating on the threads,which may prevent the air leakage you get with the standard parts.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 21:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,069
Posted By aka.eric
Had mine Mot,d in Shavington,Cheshire,with Termis...

Had mine Mot,d in Shavington,Cheshire,with Termis on.As said above BSI stamp no longer required,as long as "not for road use" isnt visible no problem,upto tester no judge if excessively noisy.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jul-2005, 18:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,809
Posted By aka.eric
Superlight and FE

Apart from the paint,what are the differences between the Superlight and FE models.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 16:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,797
Posted By aka.eric
I use a mityvac for brake and clutch,works well.

I use a mityvac for brake and clutch,works well.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jul-2005, 17:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,832
Posted By aka.eric
Owning an SS

Having owned a 996 and selling a 748,I became sick of the constant problems,rockers,wiring melting,£1000 service bills etc.But its hard to not like the sound,looks of Ducatis,so thinking about the SS...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 23:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,504
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks,I made a pair up in the end,the set I had...

Thanks,I made a pair up in the end,the set I had for car springs were too big to fit over spring without hitting strut.Be easier if designed with collets!.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2005, 20:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,504
Posted By aka.eric
Showa rear spring

Can anybody advise how to remove the spring from a rear Showa.Cant compress the spring far enough to remove the seat,whats the correct way?:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 19:28
Replies: 0
Views: 1,249
Posted By aka.eric
Airbox with removable sides pic-please

Does anybody have pictures of an airbox with the sides removed.Cheers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 19:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,208
Posted By aka.eric
Why cant they be refaced with harder...

Why cant they be refaced with harder material,would it cost more than new ones?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 12:52
Replies: 46
Views: 14,231
Posted By aka.eric
Take the cost of a 12k service,add on the rockers...

Take the cost of a 12k service,add on the rockers at £80-90 EACH,and the bill soon looks like the national debt.£1200 is the worst service cost Ive had,but its not uncommon.Changing bike every 2...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 01:34
Replies: 46
Views: 14,231
Posted By aka.eric
Suppose you get addicted to the looks and the...

Suppose you get addicted to the looks and the sound,dont know how much it costs to service an R1, but Ducati prices-6k or yearly £346.00,12kor 2year £653,plus any problems.A 12k service cost me £1200...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 00:25
Replies: 46
Views: 14,231
Posted By aka.eric
The 748/9-- series are the best looking bikes...

The 748/9-- series are the best looking bikes ever made for my money,add the sound and away you go.Performance wise a Jap 600 will run rings round it never mind an R1.For better comparison against...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 19:42
Replies: 46
Views: 14,231
Posted By aka.eric
Powers dropping off after 10800 way before the...

Powers dropping off after 10800 way before the limiter,just making more noise.Max torque at around 9000,more usable on the road.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2005, 16:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,124
Posted By aka.eric
I supported the rear using axle stands as in...

I supported the rear using axle stands as in pic,this way you can fit a ride height tool.A piece of masking tape with pencil mark on end can will give a datum point,measure from top of axle nut to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 13:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,279
Posted By aka.eric
Buy this one,you know it makes sense:)

Buy this one,you know it makes sense:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,850
Posted By aka.eric
The mirrors are ok shape wise,almost useless I...

The mirrors are ok shape wise,almost useless I know,but its the £4.99 bits of plastic called indicators that spoil the best looking bike ever made.I cant find any info on MV mirrors,must be made...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 14:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,850
Posted By aka.eric
Mirrors that are usable would be a bonus,it would...

Mirrors that are usable would be a bonus,it would be strange to see more than elbows.The mirrors on 749/999 are the only bits I like.Thinking along the lines of cutting in car side repeaters(one pair...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 23:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,850
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks,thats more like it.

Thanks,thats more like it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 23:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,850
Posted By aka.eric
Mirrors with Indicators

Anybody using mirrors with integrated indicators?Quite fancy the idea but doesnt seem many available.

Ones in pic not brilliant but you get the idea.Any recommended?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 18:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By aka.eric
Cheers.

Cheers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 17:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By aka.eric
Sealent for Engine Covers

Any sealents recommended for engine covers?,book says Threebond but cant find any.Is there a Loctite etc gasket product thats the same.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jun-2005, 21:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 20:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By aka.eric
YUASA YT12B-BS

YUASA YT12B-BS
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jun-2005, 12:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By aka.eric
Marchesini Wheel Decals

Anybody know where I can buy a set of wheel decals?,seen some on fleabay,anybody tried them?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 20:06
Replies: 28
Views: 5,951
Posted By aka.eric
Tell me more!.Which jap bike plates fit -...

Tell me more!.Which jap bike plates fit - model,year etc.Where do get yours from?How much?.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2005, 19:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,419
Posted By aka.eric
If your converting a Bip to mono seat you will...

If your converting a Bip to mono seat you will need
Ducati part no:-
1no 82711201A PLATE,MONO onto BIP
2no 71311091A SPACER
2no 77950091A SCREW

A painted seat,pad and the above from Ducati...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2005, 17:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,419
Posted By aka.eric
Price of seat whichever you choose,plus...

Price of seat whichever you choose,plus painting,plus seat pad,plus spacers if its a Bip.I found it cheaper to buy genuine parts.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2005, 22:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,419
Posted By aka.eric
Ducatileeds.co.uk or Ducatispares.com Nice seat...

Ducatileeds.co.uk or Ducatispares.com
Nice seat here,£378.62 inc vat, genuine part so it fits and painted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 21:39
Replies: 38
Views: 5,189
Posted By aka.eric
Or P--S Poor quality control in Ducati case,but...

Or P--S Poor quality control in Ducati case,but agree totally age is not a factor.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 15:13
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks for the comments so far,Im not sure what...

Thanks for the comments so far,Im not sure what the spring rate is,had to wind on a fair amount of preload to get 10mm static sag. Im 71kg sat upright on bike when mesurements taken.Im confused as to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 23:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Ride height now exactly 245mm.224mm top nut /top...

Ride height now exactly 245mm.224mm top nut /top of tool+21mm.Tie rod at its shortest length almost,the only non standard part is the spring,which is a Maxton item as the standard spring was way too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 19:05
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Set the sag to 10mm by increasing pre-load on...

Set the sag to 10mm by increasing pre-load on spring.Attach R.H.T,back wheel hanging measurement top of nut,top of tool=239mm+21mm axel centre = 260mm.Is there enough adjustment left on the tie-rod...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 14:18
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Weight off,wheel hanging.

Weight off,wheel hanging.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 14:17
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Is this the way to calculate the sag?.Bike on...

Is this the way to calculate the sag?.Bike on paddock stand,measure from top of spindle nut to mark on exhaust can = 422mm.
Support weight of bike so wheels hanging,measure again = 443mm Sag...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 12:18
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
To check/set ride height with weight off rear as...

To check/set ride height with weight off rear as per Haynes ,whats the best way to support the bike.Abba type stands use the swingarm pivot,so does the ride height tool.:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 21:21
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Look nice dont they,might leave it on.:)

Look nice dont they,might leave it on.:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 21:06
Replies: 24
Views: 3,701
Posted By aka.eric
Mine also arrived today,very well made-lovely...

Mine also arrived today,very well made-lovely tight fit:),excellent value for money I reckon.Now I may be about to make a fool of myself cos either Im using the tool wrongly,or the ride height is in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2005, 22:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By aka.eric
Job done,thanks for the help.

Job done,thanks for the help.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2005, 23:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By aka.eric
You dont know what your missing,these boys know...

You dont know what your missing,these boys know the score.Thanks for info.:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2005, 22:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By aka.eric
CYCLE COMPUTERS

Any advice please on fitting cycle computers,make,model,how to.Thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 23:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By aka.eric
Try:- www.Bike-Paint.co.uk I have seen the wheel...

Try:- www.Bike-Paint.co.uk I have seen the wheel paint on e-bay in the past,sold by the above.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 23:09
Replies: 9
Views: 3,300
Posted By aka.eric
Im not a fan of Optimates either,seem to do more...

Im not a fan of Optimates either,seem to do more harm than good if left connected all the time.Prefer to start the bike every week or so during winter or remove battery.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 19:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By aka.eric
Exactly the point!,which one.The Termi pipes dont...

Exactly the point!,which one.The Termi pipes dont all have the mountings in the same place/use the same guards,Ducati Performance catalouge.Ringing Ducati dealer with Termi part no and ordering a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 16:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By aka.eric
Exhaust Guard

Exhaust guard,clamped to original pipes,has different hole spacing to Termis now fitted.Anybody please advise the guard needed to fit.Part No ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 11:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By aka.eric
I know last year things were different,the same...

I know last year things were different,the same testing station wouldnt pass exhausts without BSI,E-- markings.Now apparentley the rules have changed,or they have at the place I use.:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2005, 19:09
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By aka.eric
Termis and Mot

In case anybody else isnt aware of this,took bike for mot today,with standard pipes on.Tester tells me that exhausts dont have to be marked-BSI or E-- to pass,as long as there NOT stamped Not For...
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