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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2004, 22:59
Replies: 56
Views: 11,645
Posted By antonye
Ere Roy, how about an R1 instead.... :D

Ere Roy, how about an R1 instead.... :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2004, 12:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,762
Posted By antonye
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbi...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/1766779.stm

"Dunlop had been looking for in the region of £1.4m but on Thursday he agreed to accept the £700,000 sum.

The rider had made a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2004, 23:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By antonye
Yes, you can fix it. Carbon Fibre is no...

Yes, you can fix it.

Carbon Fibre is no different to working with fibre glass. All you need is the right resin and some carbon fibre matting.

Clean around the area as best you can using sandpaper....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2004, 01:15
Replies: 16
Views: 3,272
Posted By antonye
As Bianchi says, genuine Termis have a rough feel...

As Bianchi says, genuine Termis have a rough feel to them as there is not much resin in with the carbon fibre. The seam of the carbon is located on the top of the can, if I remember correctly.

As...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 23:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,772
Posted By antonye
Pipercross do indeed do a better version of the...

Pipercross do indeed do a better version of the OEM filters - MPX038 at around 18 quid from Pipercross suppliers, including Demon Tweeks.

Read this for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 23:18
Replies: 9
Views: 3,150
Posted By antonye
I had this too, but after the initial heart...

I had this too, but after the initial heart attack it turned out to be "just" swarf, probably from the gears.

The chrome coming off the rockers is very distinctive and it's little patches of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 23:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,687
Posted By antonye
Would be interested to hear what comes of this. I...

Would be interested to hear what comes of this. I would expect him to get a fine and 3 points to be honest.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 22:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,536
Posted By antonye
I know, it's horrendous how much people...

I know, it's horrendous how much people charge for it, and sometimes it's not even proper Alcantera but mock suede instead ... these two are definitely not the same thing!

A friend of mine...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 00:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,687
Posted By antonye
But the law states the use of such enforcement...

But the law states the use of such enforcement only for persistent offenders.

Nice to see More Crap News being sensationalist again :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 00:06
Replies: 18
Views: 2,687
Posted By antonye
The Ducati clutch isn't the best for...

The Ducati clutch isn't the best for wheelies as it tends to be quite grabby and sometimes quite hit and miss (literally!)

Just get out there and practise is all I say!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 22:56
Replies: 18
Views: 2,687
Posted By antonye
Piece of **** mate... The best way to learn to...

Piece of **** mate...

The best way to learn to wheelie is to start small and get used to the feeling of the bike coming up. No big heroics and you won't come off the back.

Remember that there...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 10:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By antonye
Keefy, It sounds like he's got the dreaded...

Keefy,

It sounds like he's got the dreaded sprocket-flange wear ... the same problem I had.

If he has a standard sprocket flange, then it uses a circlip to hold a spacer and washers in place,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 18:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,582
Posted By antonye
There's a couple on ebay - this one look ok...

There's a couple on ebay - this one look ok except for the gash blue frame...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2469697984

or maybe a yellow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 13:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,450
Posted By antonye
I agree with Harv - I replaced my OEM chain with...

I agree with Harv - I replaced my OEM chain with a Gold X-Ring Tsubaki and this thing would look good round the neck of BA Baracus (http://www.ateamshrine.co.uk/ba.php)!

I got mine from B&C Express...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2004, 00:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Posted By antonye
My alarm fob goes on a lanyard round my neck,...

My alarm fob goes on a lanyard round my neck, mainly because my leathers don't have pockets!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 17:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
Posted By antonye
....or just not have a key-ring!

....or just not have a key-ring!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 15:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,374
Posted By antonye
I had my final service, before the two-year...

I had my final service, before the two-year warranty period was up, done at a Ducati dealer. Some stuff was done under warranty even though it had more than 6,000 miles on it.

My theory is that if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 10:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,374
Posted By antonye
Get it done by a Ducati dealer before it runs out...

Get it done by a Ducati dealer before it runs out of warranty, so they can pickup any faults that can be sorted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 17:16
Replies: 14
Views: 4,077
Posted By antonye
Interestingly, this is covered as a vehicle...

Interestingly, this is covered as a vehicle defect and a recall notice was issued about it.

Checkout the Vehicle Defect Recall website (posted in the General section) and search for the 916 - the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 21:11
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By antonye
The rubber nuts are no use really, so best toi...

The rubber nuts are no use really, so best toi junk them anyway.

If you didn't get any bolts with it, just use any old nut and bolt that will go all the way through the undertray, bracket and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 21:09
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By antonye
The ventura bracket will sit between the subframe...

The ventura bracket will sit between the subframe mount and the undertray. You then put the bolt through from underneath and put the nut on the top of the subframe.

If you take the rear bracket out...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 20:54
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By antonye
With the rear bracket in place, all you have to...

With the rear bracket in place, all you have to do is bolt the side brackets on.

These fit on the rear mounting point of the pillion brackets - which I don't use.

You need to pack the bracket...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By antonye
This pic shows the rear piece. You need to pop...

This pic shows the rear piece.

You need to pop out the three rubber nuts which hold the undertray in place, then mount the rear ventura bracket between the undertray and the subframe.

This is the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 20:09
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By antonye
LOL! Don't worry about the instructions -...

LOL!

Don't worry about the instructions - they're absolutely useless anyway!

I did mine by sizing the pieces up together as it's very difficult to tell from their diagrams.

Hang on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 17:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,119
Posted By antonye
Heh - someone should tell them they've spelt...

Heh - someone should tell them they've spelt "Breil" wrong :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 12:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By antonye
Work is well underway on The Slut's little...

Work is well underway on The Slut's little sister too ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 11:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By antonye
My god! Just look at the state of those floor...

My god!

Just look at the state of those floor tiles!

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 21:57
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 11:55
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Here's a pic... If you want a set, let me...

Here's a pic...

If you want a set, let me know and I'll do you a DSC discount.


[Edited on 25-3-2004 by antonye]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2004, 15:42
Replies: 19
Views: 1,971
Posted By antonye
Cleaning it and shaking the gravel out of the...

Cleaning it and shaking the gravel out of the fairing would be a good start, mate....

:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2004, 10:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,011
Posted By antonye
Have a look at the tech manuals on the Ducati...

Have a look at the tech manuals on the Ducati website:
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml

These give you the part numbers so you can compare.

I think the fuel coupling got revised later on,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 22:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By antonye
Get a lanyard that goes around your neck - like...

Get a lanyard that goes around your neck - like you have at race meetings with your pass/ticket in.

You wear the fob around your neck so you don't lose it, leaving just the key in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 22:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,401
Posted By antonye
ebay bargain! Carbon Race seat unit - 120 quid!

Can't believe this hasn't sold yet - on Buy It Now for 120 quid...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2468184841
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 17:15
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 11:25
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
I'll drop you a U2U ... DSC discount and all...

I'll drop you a U2U ... DSC discount and all that ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 11:22
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
PM me your address and I'll stick you some...

PM me your address and I'll stick you some in the post ... I've got a few spare you can have.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 11:00
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Ssssh! Don't tell everyone! I've been...

Ssssh! Don't tell everyone! I've been making a mint by selling these as kits on ebay!

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2004, 22:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,369
Posted By antonye
Try an Amazon search for Ducati books -...

Try an Amazon search for Ducati books - they've got plenty:
http://rcm-uk.amazon.co.uk/e/cm?t=onlinenannies-21&l=st1&search=ducati&mode=books-uk&p=36&o=2&f=ifr&lt1=_blank
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 17:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,184
Posted By antonye
41mm

41mm
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 11:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,184
Posted By antonye
...and here's the newer style sprocket assembly.

...and here's the newer style sprocket assembly.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,184
Posted By antonye
There are two types of "sprocket...

There are two types of "sprocket flange" as they are called - the first is the old style one which were used upto the 996, the second being the newer style which were used on the 998 and probably...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 11:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,758
Posted By antonye
Don't forget that there are different sizes...

Don't forget that there are different sizes of clutch pushrods!

You may be lucky and find that your clutch just needs adjusting.

I would take it to a Ducati specialist as they should be able...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 21:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By antonye
Bob Hills did my last service and they seemed ok,...

Bob Hills did my last service and they seemed ok, and even kept the bike in an extra day to sort the fuelling but didn't charge for it!

Total cost of a full service was just short of 600 quid,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2004, 21:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,343
Posted By antonye
There's an excellent website which has the...

There's an excellent website which has the full MOT manual on it - http://www.motuk.co.uk/ - but it seems to be gone at the moment :(

However, using a bit of intarweb trickery, try...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 11:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,587
Posted By antonye
The way to gauge it is that any bike looked after...

The way to gauge it is that any bike looked after will keep going - as long as you keep it looked after!

Servicing is slightly more expensive than Jap bikes, but Ducatis retain their values much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 10:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By antonye
As for the bike itself, yes it is a little bit...

As for the bike itself, yes it is a little bit overpriced I think. Checkout MCN and you'll see a 996 on a T-plate with 8100m on it for 5999 at On Yer Bike (although it is yellow!), a 2000/W with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 10:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By antonye
Y'see, I don't understand the attitude...

Y'see, I don't understand the attitude of dealers like this.

He's offered you £1000 for your Thundercat, which you're not happy with, but will come down £500 quid on the price of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2004, 15:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By antonye
Heh, yeah I threatened to make them in carbon is...

Heh, yeah I threatened to make them in carbon is anyone ever sent me the sizes required for indicators holes.

I could make one or two up and leave the holes to be drilled as required?

The other...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Mar-2004, 15:24
Replies: 37
Views: 13,437
Posted By antonye
No problem! I've made live all the dates...

No problem!

I've made live all the dates that are in there, so please check through (use the search feature to find them all) and then resubmit any that I've missed - I deleted a few that...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Mar-2004, 12:16
Replies: 37
Views: 13,437
Posted By antonye
Hi, The DSC MT doesn't have any input into...

Hi,

The DSC MT doesn't have any input into the trackday calendar - it was created by me, runs on my own webspace (that I pay for) and is administrated by myself and Jim (Desmondo) in our spare...
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