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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2003, 15:35
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Views: 3,342
Posted By antonye
If you let me know the sizes I'll have a bash!

If you let me know the sizes I'll have a bash!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2003, 15:32
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Posted By antonye
In my opinion ... stick with the S model if you...

In my opinion ... stick with the S model if you can.

It has slightly better toys than the standard Bip and the lighter (5-spoke) wheels really do make a difference, as well as the Showa forks and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2003, 16:59
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Posted By antonye
Chillo, Have a look at this thread...

Chillo,

Have a look at this thread (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/control/xmb/viewthread.php?fid=18&tid=2927) for pics of the one Dude put plans together for.

Is this what you want? I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2003, 11:58
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Posted By antonye
I would *hope* that they would be replaced under...

I would *hope* that they would be replaced under warranty - after all, 5500 miles is not very much at all really.

You might want to try a few Ducati dealers to get their opinion, but it will be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2003, 13:25
Replies: 17
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Posted By antonye
I can pretty much make anything ... as long as...

I can pretty much make anything ... as long as it's not too complex ;)

The "above the cans" ones are pretty damn easy, but I'll have a look at a design for an "under the cans" bracket to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2003, 23:36
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Posted By antonye
Is anyone interested in these in Carbon Fibre, as...

Is anyone interested in these in Carbon Fibre, as I could make some up.

Cost would be around 25-30 quid I reckon.

Thoughts?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 14:05
Replies: 36
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Posted By antonye
I've been following this thread and...

I've been following this thread and I've stuck my 2p worth of advice in as well BUT I just wanted to say "don't let us put you off!"

We're all giving you our opinions with great...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 14:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,276
Posted By antonye
Once you've got the top fairing off, you...

Once you've got the top fairing off, you simply remove the headlight angle adjuster screw and the headlights the pull out.

Don't forget to unclip the wiring loom, but you may find you need...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 13:33
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Posted By antonye
Andy Butters had exactly the same problem on his...

Andy Butters had exactly the same problem on his 996SPS and it just turned out to be a bad earth on the bulb as the spade connector kept coming loose.

We pulled the headlight out, checked the bulb...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2003, 13:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,288
Posted By antonye
From...

From http://www.indysuperbikes.com/Isb1/marchesini_wheels_Main.htm which was the first result back on Google ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2003, 14:45
Replies: 36
Views: 7,731
Posted By antonye
/me smacks head on desk. Of course ... it's...

/me smacks head on desk.

Of course ... it's a 2 year warranty!

:yawn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2003, 15:00
Replies: 36
Views: 7,731
Posted By antonye
P&H Motorcycles...

P&H Motorcycles (http://www.phmotorcycles.co.uk/IntroDucati_fra.html) have an '03 registered 0 miles 748S for £7995.

Don't forget that all bikes get a 3 year warranty from new, so even...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2003, 11:38
Replies: 38
Views: 6,751
Posted By antonye
That looks very, very nice! How about a discount...

That looks very, very nice!

How about a discount price for DSC members to buy direct rather than having to bid/buy through ebay?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2003, 16:31
Replies: 18
Views: 2,988
Posted By antonye
Thanks again Shazaam, another expert...

Thanks again Shazaam, another expert explanation!

One thing though - if the exhausts *are* black and sooty, which way does the fuel mixture need to be adjusted? Leaner or Richer?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2003, 15:17
Replies: 36
Views: 7,731
Posted By antonye
If it's a 2002 model bike then it's not...

If it's a 2002 model bike then it's not new ... so you shouldn't be paying a new price!

Check MCN for second hand prices of 2002 model 748S bikes and do an "in-the-middle" guess and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2003, 15:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,436
Posted By antonye
We're in the 998/996/916/748 forum! :P

We're in the 998/996/916/748 forum!
:P
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2003, 15:41
Replies: 29
Views: 7,793
Posted By antonye
Good luck - you may well have a friday afternoon...

Good luck - you may well have a friday afternoon bike that only needs a few tweaks from Ducati !
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2003, 12:36
Replies: 29
Views: 7,793
Posted By antonye
Yes, you are being overly sensitive! If you...

Yes, you are being overly sensitive!

If you really feel that strongly about it, book some dyno time with another place that uses a different kind of dyno. You will then get another set of figures...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2003, 23:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,436
Posted By antonye
Erm ... yes, my standard cans are alu Termis too,...

Erm ... yes, my standard cans are alu Termis too, but *all* Ducati cans are made by Termignoni and will (should!) have the T-shape logo stamped into them.

When people talk about fitting Termis to...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2003, 15:25
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By antonye
Nice! Let me know what their setup is like as...

Nice!

Let me know what their setup is like as I'm interested in getting mine run up before having it setup properly to try and remove the lumpy bits.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2003, 12:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,421
Posted By antonye
Whereabouts are you having it done, just out of...

Whereabouts are you having it done, just out of interest?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2003, 10:25
Replies: 20
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Posted By antonye
Carbon/Race Termis are not included with the 748S...

Carbon/Race Termis are not included with the 748S model - they are only included on the R model, along with standard cans for when you're "riding it on the road" officer.

You should be able to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 17:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,331
Posted By antonye
Yes, perfect thanks!

Yes, perfect thanks!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 16:23
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Views: 1,331
Posted By antonye
Rider Seat Differences?

Is there a difference between the rider's seat of a monoposto and a biposto, or are these interchangeable?

I have both at home, but can't be arsed to fiddle about in the garage if someone...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 16:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,436
Posted By antonye
Having owned my S model for 2 years, I'd...

Having owned my S model for 2 years, I'd personally say to go for the R if you can afford it!

There are a couple of 748R for sale in the Market Place of the website, and I think they were all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2003, 16:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By antonye
I bought a "double bubble" screen from...

I bought a "double bubble" screen from Busters (http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/) which wasn't really a double-bubble but more of a higher "airflow" screen.

It's a light tint colour,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2003, 10:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,175
Posted By antonye
Check the battery connections are nice and...

Check the battery connections are nice and tight.

I had similar symptom and it turned out to be vibrations in the battery tray causing the loose connections to spark and upset the electronics.

They...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2003, 15:00
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
...says the man from Surrey. ;) Besides,...

...says the man from Surrey. ;)

Besides, I'm originally from Suffolk so moving to Essex is a step up the evolutionary ladder.

(apologies in advance to Syer)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2003, 13:19
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
I agree with you Dazza about the "work of...

I agree with you Dazza about the "work of art" bit.

Unfortunately for me, yours is more "Van Gough" whereas mine is more in the style of "Tracy Emin".

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Aug-2003, 11:21
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Shouldn't you be out riding and not trolling? ;)

Shouldn't you be out riding and not trolling? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2003, 12:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,088
Posted By antonye
Checkout the Market Place section of this website...

Checkout the Market Place section of this website for items from board members.

You might be best putting up your own "wanted" advert listing all the bits you need, as it might prompt people to sell...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2003, 11:07
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
The good news is yes, they do fit! The 30mm fits...

The good news is yes, they do fit!

The 30mm fits lovely although is a little loose to start off with, so I bent out the tabs around the edge and it's now wedged in there lovely.

However, the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2003, 17:21
Replies: 35
Views: 11,433
Posted By antonye
Plastic Frame Plugs (update)

There was some discussion a while back (http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=1550) about using plastic grommets or "hole plugs" from various suppliers to do the same job as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 12:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By antonye
Careful with the rear brake - it's been know...

Careful with the rear brake - it's been know to blow the master cylinder that will cost you more to replace than buying a clutch tool!

You could always use the club's clutch tool - contact...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2003, 10:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,801
Posted By antonye
Oil Cooler onto a 748?

With all this hot weather playing havoc with the bike in traffic, I wondered if fitting an oil cooler to the 748, like those on the 916 derivitives, would have any effect.

Anyone done this? How easy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 12:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,979
Posted By antonye
Fitted mine this weekend, and it wasn't too...

Fitted mine this weekend, and it wasn't too bad.

I read a little tip on a website somewhere that you should fit a little push-button (push to make, not a toggle switch) to the blue "program"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2003, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,424
Posted By antonye
Try the big list of dealers and suppliers on the...

Try the big list of dealers and suppliers on the Ducati UK website (don't type anything in, just hit the "search"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Aug-2003, 11:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,979
Posted By antonye
Dunno, but I've just bought one off ebay for...

Dunno, but I've just bought one off ebay for £30 + £4 p&p (see my post in the Market Place).

From what I've read, you wire it up to a voltage feed (two wires) and the tacho feed (1 wire)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2003, 23:02
Replies: 24
Views: 7,362
Posted By antonye
I've heard this before, but I'm still...

I've heard this before, but I'm still not convinced that it is the case.

I use WD40 all over the bike to clean rubber parts and I've never had one perish on me yet.

With the chain,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 12:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,249
Posted By antonye
Speedos are expensive, especially on bikes, as...

Speedos are expensive, especially on bikes, as they're one of the first pieces to go in a head-on smash. They're also used by unscrupulous types to alter the mileage, so they always command...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 11:37
Replies: 24
Views: 7,362
Posted By antonye
I use PJ1 ("Blue" I think) as I...

I use PJ1 ("Blue" I think) as I don't like the look of the Castrol Chain Wax and I'm not sure that it's really any better than a good quality "low fling" chain lube.

With a chain, you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 11:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,249
Posted By antonye
My official UK 2000 748S has the same MPH speedo...

My official UK 2000 748S has the same MPH speedo with a Farenheit temp guage!

I think Ducati made a choice to only produce one MPH speedo, which is obviously suitable for both the US and UK market,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 15:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,828
Posted By antonye
Don't worry guys, Ash is in Essex (actually...

Don't worry guys, Ash is in Essex (actually he's on the next floor up from me at work!) and I've been trying to help him with all the obvious problems.

He's got the bike booked...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 15:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,235
Posted By antonye
Lol, yeah you're not wrong TopiToo, but if...

Lol, yeah you're not wrong TopiToo, but if you're replacing one...

;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 10:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,862
Posted By antonye
Is it just me or does anyone else get the feeling...

Is it just me or does anyone else get the feeling that some Ducatis are built with whatever bits they have left over at the time?

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,235
Posted By antonye
Failing that, TecMoto do a nice set of Samco...

Failing that, TecMoto do a nice set of Samco Silicon hoses in red or blue for 135 quid...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2003, 16:46
Replies: 5
Views: 3,082
Posted By antonye
You can get the Haynes manual online from Amazon...

You can get the Haynes manual online from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/185960756X/onlinenannies-21) for 18.99

It's not brilliant (are any Haynes manuals?) but a good guide...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Jul-2003, 13:01
Replies: 13
Views: 6,187
Posted By antonye
2002: 28, 6 years NCB, not garaged (car port), Yr...

2002:
28, 6 years NCB, not garaged (car port), Yr 2000 748S, less than 3K miles per year, bike worth £5500 = £480 TPFT

2003:
29, 7 years NCB, garaged (we moved, but not far!), same bike, same 3K...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2003, 23:47
Replies: 1
Views: 2,633
Posted By antonye
In my performance catalogue they only list one...

In my performance catalogue they only list one set, but lots of chips :D

Yes, they all fit. The headers are different, but you won't be replacing those.

Make sure you get the centre section...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2003, 10:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,484
Posted By antonye
Thanks Neil, great reply. My 748S spits like an...

Thanks Neil, great reply.

My 748S spits like an Italian footballer at around 4-5K which is fine when you're "on it" but becomes a real pain when you get into a town.

I've currently got a...
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