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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Nov-2003, 11:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Posted By antonye
The "real" S models were made from 2000...

The "real" S models were made from 2000 onwards, so don't go by what your frame sticker says.

The easiest way to tell is by the components it's got, as Lee says:

5 Spoke Grey...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2003, 15:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,199
Posted By antonye
According to the Ducati Spare Parts catalogues...

According to the Ducati Spare Parts catalogues (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml?MY=2002) for the 998S, a yellow passenger seat unit is Part Number 595.1.030.2BC

But you might be better...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Nov-2003, 21:52
Replies: 1
Views: 2,056
Posted By antonye
Keith, Any particular reason for a 1997 one?...

Keith,

Any particular reason for a 1997 one? They're all the same (apart from graphics) upto 2001!

Post a "Wanted" advert in the Market place section - someone is bound to have something...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 12:05
Replies: 13
Views: 3,090
Posted By antonye
I had the major service (the 12K miles one) done...

I had the major service (the 12K miles one) done on my 748 at 6K miles just as it went out of warranty.

As part of this, the cam belts were changed and I also asked them to check the rockers for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Nov-2003, 12:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,886
Posted By antonye
I think I've got a manual for it - it's...

I think I've got a manual for it - it's actaully a printed sheet rather than a proper book - but I'll have a look when I get home.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 12:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,468
Posted By antonye
What's wrong with a tie-wrap and gaffa tape? :lol:

What's wrong with a tie-wrap and gaffa tape? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Nov-2003, 11:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By antonye
From the sounds of things, worst possible case...

From the sounds of things, worst possible case you're looking at is a whole new clutch and a clutch cover...

You could take this opportunity to fit a slipper clutch and nice race cover, all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 14:50
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By antonye
I remember you saying that you were buying one at...

I remember you saying that you were buying one at the time FB, and I meant to ask you how you were getting on with it.

I'm glad it was a good purchase for you, but I think anyone else that had...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 12:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By antonye
I wouldn't necessarily call it...

I wouldn't necessarily call it "unsafe" to purchase (he says picking his words very carefully!) but I don't think it's been presented on ebay very well...

You could put this down to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 11:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By antonye
I've just done some additional digging...

I've just done some additional digging around, and this is indeed the same guy that was selling the item in the thread on the old board that caused the fuss.

The item number was "2409926603"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 10:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By antonye
Just found the original thread on the board,...

Just found the original thread on the board, which brought up some interesting discussion points at the time:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/control/xmb/viewthread.php?fid=36&tid=7000
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 10:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By antonye
If you have a look at his feedback...

If you have a look at his feedback (http://cgi2.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=coop748), the same slipper clutch (not necessarily the same item) was sold earlier but they buyer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2003, 11:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,473
Posted By antonye
Aren't the stacks aluminium and not plastic?...

Aren't the stacks aluminium and not plastic? I doubt that there would be much in terms of weight saving compared to carbon ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2003, 21:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,770
Posted By antonye
Aren't these all on the same multi-plug...

Aren't these all on the same multi-plug connecter that is down by the headstock?

Sounds like it may have popped off at some point?

Worth checking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2003, 17:10
Replies: 12
Views: 3,538
Posted By antonye
You can also buy Kevlar from CFS - it's...

You can also buy Kevlar from CFS - it's actually cheaper than Carbon!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2003, 14:53
Replies: 12
Views: 3,538
Posted By antonye
You can buy carbon fibre from CFS (19.50 per...

You can buy carbon fibre from CFS (19.50 per metre square) so you could always go the "trick" route and build up some nice layers of CF instead of using fibreglass...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2003, 11:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,050
Posted By antonye
Shhhh! Don't tell anyone! :D

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2003, 10:57
Replies: 15
Views: 3,027
Posted By antonye
John, Have a look at http://www.tecmoto.co.uk/...

John,

Have a look at http://www.tecmoto.co.uk/ for quick release sprocket kits.

They have the carrier for 120 and then you can buy different sized sprockets for 36 each. The difference being that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Oct-2003, 21:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,050
Posted By antonye
You need this page:

You need this page:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2003, 23:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,492
Posted By antonye
Sounds like you've either got a bad...

Sounds like you've either got a bad connection somewhere (something is shorting and causing the fuse to pop) or you may have something really trivial like a loose battery.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2003, 12:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By antonye
Ah, just found a pic on the old message...

Ah, just found a pic on the old message board:

http://www.rt-mac.ndo.co.uk/DSCF0802_clutch_crop.JPG

Thread is here:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/control/xmb/viewthread.php?fid=28&tid=6461
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2003, 12:10
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By antonye
I remember there being a picture here a while ago...

I remember there being a picture here a while ago from someone (and apologies for forgetting your name! ) who had drilled his standard cover to vent it.

It looked blinking good, so you might want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2003, 12:04
Replies: 26
Views: 4,915
Posted By antonye
Ducati was at a real low in terms of both company...

Ducati was at a real low in terms of both company turnover and product reliability in the run up to 1996.

The American venture capital company, Texas Pacific Group (TPG) then jumped in with a whole...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2003, 11:44
Replies: 16
Views: 2,544
Posted By antonye
Jasper, Care to give us a quick run-down of what...

Jasper,

Care to give us a quick run-down of what each light/dial does and how much these things cost?

Thanks!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2003, 11:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By antonye
Looking at the clutch half-covers, I would have...

Looking at the clutch half-covers, I would have thought that these provide less protection as the bike is more likely to slide nose-first, and there ain't much protection at the front!

Surely...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2003, 11:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,311
Posted By antonye
I've just done a quick web search... The...

I've just done a quick web search...

The FIM website is a bit confusing as for the 916SP (94-97) it has a "standard chip" of 056/057

This article says:
"The data is actually for the genuine...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2003, 17:13
Replies: 22
Views: 4,914
Posted By antonye
Ashley - see Shazaam!'s post here for an...

Ashley - see Shazaam!'s post here for an explanation about mixing fluids:

http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=2740
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2003, 11:27
Replies: 47
Views: 12,489
Posted By antonye
I'm sure it's been stated in other...

I'm sure it's been stated in other threads (probably by Shazaam!) that the Testastretta lumps have a redesigned head with an additional oilway to increase lubrication to the rockers.

Now...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2003, 10:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,308
Posted By antonye
Don't TecMoto supply Sil Moto exhausts? I...

Don't TecMoto supply Sil Moto exhausts?

I think these are pretty well known and comparable quality of Termi but at a cheaper price.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Oct-2003, 23:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By antonye
Sorry - missed this thread! If someone lets me...

Sorry - missed this thread!

If someone lets me know the Kellerman dimensions (or Dude makes up some CAD drawings) then I'll give it a whirl.

Currently perfecting heel plates atm ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2003, 11:17
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By antonye
Nice.... http://blackstonetek.com/images/wheel/bi...

Nice....

http://blackstonetek.com/images/wheel/big/a5.jpg
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2003, 23:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,961
Posted By antonye
As Old Yella says, B&Q do a wide range of...

As Old Yella says, B&Q do a wide range of different sized mesh in different colours (plain stainless would be best for yours rather than gold though!) which you can buy in various size sheets.

A...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2003, 23:48
Replies: 22
Views: 4,914
Posted By antonye
Nice post Shazaam! I also know that...

Nice post Shazaam!

I also know that Ashley's just had a new clutch in his bike (like sub 1,000 miles ago) so I doubt it would be the bearing that is failing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2003, 15:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,914
Posted By antonye
As Nelly says, the problem is probably a dodgy...

As Nelly says, the problem is probably a dodgy seal which will be causing air to leak into the system (giving you the recurring bleeding problem) and also causing your fluid to turn black.

I've...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2003, 12:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By antonye
It sounds like you've managed to put it into...

It sounds like you've managed to put it into some kind of Service Mode, which means that you don't need the key fob to enable/disable it.

If you can find some instructions for it then it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2003, 13:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,975
Posted By antonye
My hugger isn't DP and it's fitted at...

My hugger isn't DP and it's fitted at the two mounting points and doesn't flap either :lol:

I guess it's down to design of the hugger and the amount (layers) of carbon used along...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2003, 23:49
Replies: 26
Views: 4,277
Posted By antonye
.rar is just another compressed file format, like...

.rar is just another compressed file format, like a .zip file.

Use something like WinRAR from http://www.rarlab.com/
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2003, 14:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,525
Posted By antonye
If you want to do it yourself, have a search...

If you want to do it yourself, have a search through the board as plans have been posted previously which show just how to do it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2003, 12:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,058
Posted By antonye
The only way to tell for sure is by getting the...

The only way to tell for sure is by getting the frame number and then asking Ducati directly.

However, there are no major differences in the models except clocks and headlights (apart from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By antonye
What do you mean by size? Size of nut for a...

What do you mean by size?

Size of nut for a socket? 28mm Front and 46mm (or 1 and 13/16 in imperial) for the Rear.

Size of the nut itself? No idea!

http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk/ do some tasty...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 15:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By antonye
It shouldn't be any different to the UK...

It shouldn't be any different to the UK model, as the Aussies also drive on the left-hand side of the road.

Unless their laws are different with respect to having both headlamps lit (which I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 11:56
Replies: 13
Views: 3,430
Posted By antonye
From your description it sounds exactly the same,...

From your description it sounds exactly the same, hence the reason I mentioned it, especially the "wait for a minute or so before it will restart" bit!!

Next time it happens, give Shazaam's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 10:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By antonye
Yes - the units are "projector" beams,...

Yes - the units are "projector" beams, which means that they are only focussed for one particular spot on the road. You can tell this because if you look inside the lens looks like a really big...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 10:23
Replies: 13
Views: 3,430
Posted By antonye
Have a read of Shazaam's response on this,...

Have a read of Shazaam's response on this, as it offers a (possible!) cure:
http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=2767
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2003, 15:06
Replies: 6
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Views: 1,615
Posted By antonye
Shell Advance 15w/50 is the recommended...

Shell Advance 15w/50 is the recommended grade.

Quite difficult to get unless you have a Shell garage nearby that actually stock it, and it's damn expensive too!

Do a search on the board for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2003, 11:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,077
Posted By antonye
If you check the Ducati spare parts catalogues...

If you check the Ducati spare parts catalogues page (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml;?MY=2002) you will see there is a catalogue for the 998S.

In this, the clutch pack is shown as having...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2003, 16:55
Replies: 36
Views: 7,731
Posted By antonye
Nice one! Glad you got what you wanted and that...

Nice one!

Glad you got what you wanted and that (hopefully!) we persuaded you to haggle and get a bit more thrown in. You certainly got a better deal than you started out with.

Don't forget to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2003, 11:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,619
Posted By antonye
I'm sure if you dig around on the board...

I'm sure if you dig around on the board someone posted a diagram on how to mod your stand cutout switch so that it will run on the stand in neutral, but not in gear (like "normal" bikes!).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2003, 11:10
Replies: 36
Views: 7,731
Posted By antonye
Not much difference between that '03 reg and...

Not much difference between that '03 reg and a new bike - it's only just done one tankful of petrol at 147 miles and it's still not run in!

It will be a maximum of six months old too,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Sep-2003, 11:05
Replies: 13
Views: 3,670
Posted By antonye
Any idea on price? I'd like my rear...

Any idea on price? I'd like my rear overhauled (missus!) as it looks tatty and the paint on the spring is starting to go.

Replacement spring + overhaul = ??
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