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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,060
Posted By nelly
no worries. i forgot about you doing a...

no worries. i forgot about you doing a "Rattler" :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 20:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,060
Posted By nelly
Looking good Ali :) Maybe a couple of truck...

Looking good Ali :)

Maybe a couple of truck inner tubes cable tied on each side might help ;) :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2006, 11:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,351
Posted By nelly
Sounds like the battery has seen beter days. Drop...

Sounds like the battery has seen beter days. Drop a new, quality, one on her. Yuasa, Varta etc.
The SPS can be notoriously heavy on the battery, so trying to get away with a cheap one wouldn't be a...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-Mar-2006, 11:48
Replies: 27
Views: 15,086
Posted By nelly
Sounds like the battery has seen beter days. Drop...

Sounds like the battery has seen beter days. Drop a new, quality, one on her. Yuasa, Varta etc.
The SPS can be notoriously heavy on the battery, so trying to get away with a cheap one wouldn't be a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2006, 10:57
Replies: 16
Views: 3,418
Posted By nelly
Too much info....................... way too much...

Too much info....................... way too much :lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Mar-2006, 23:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,971
Posted By nelly
The belts firat used by Ducati were constructed...

The belts firat used by Ducati were constructed with steel braiding woven in them for strength. These weren't the "best" ones for the job. The tight pulley radiaii mentioned above were the main...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Mar-2006, 22:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By nelly
I doubt it's crash damage. Haven't come up with a...

I doubt it's crash damage. Haven't come up with a valid reason for it, but i've seen quite a few. Not just the temp. gauges either.

Oh yeah, welcome :) Mines a JD with a splash of Cola ;)
Forum: Monsters 16-Mar-2006, 11:00
Replies: 28
Views: 12,704
Posted By nelly
I reckon it will certainly feel different...

I reckon it will certainly feel different :devil:

I had a good look around one of the RS's at the factory a few weeks ago and they are one hell of a machine. The motor is based around the 999S...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2006, 23:52
Replies: 22
Views: 4,541
Posted By nelly
Not sure of the stock ratio, but the bore is...

Not sure of the stock ratio, but the bore is 16mm, hence the big improvements from the radials' 19mm.
The 4 pads give more feel and bite due to them having more leading edges from the 4 pads vs.. the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Mar-2006, 18:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,504
Posted By nelly
Remove the grub screws completely and spray some...

Remove the grub screws completely and spray some wd40 in the holes. Use a hammer shaft in the filler and "work" it to help the wd move around the o-ring.
don't lever too hard else you'll dent the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Mar-2006, 18:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,671
Posted By nelly
They are "cheap" ;) You get what you...

They are "cheap" ;)

You get what you pay for is the only advice I'd give on them :rolleye:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2006, 18:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By nelly
I've got mine covered in alcantara. Helps moving...

I've got mine covered in alcantara. Helps moving around quite a bit.


alternatively, spray Mr sheen on your standard pad. Now that really helps sliding around ;) :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2006, 18:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By nelly
If it's the track bike Chris, move the kill...

If it's the track bike Chris, move the kill switch to the left bar ;)
90 degree fittings should fit fine though :puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2006, 14:49
Replies: 22
Views: 4,541
Posted By nelly
Before you go looking at calipers, check the...

Before you go looking at calipers, check the mounting centres. There are 2 sizes, 40mm and 65mm. The 4 pad calipers are 65mm.
You can get plates made up to adapt them, but personally i'm not a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 22:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,474
Posted By nelly
45mm will be just fine if it's the noise and a...

45mm will be just fine if it's the noise and a small performance gain you need. If you plan on working the motor a bit more, then go for a 50mm half system.
The 45's will be the cheapest option to.
A...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 22:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By nelly
It's perfectly normal.........................

It's perfectly normal.........................
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 18:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,349
Posted By nelly
If the bolt isn't structural, the there's no...

If the bolt isn't structural, the there's no problem drilling them. I had a 500 Pantah, originally prep'd by Paul Klackeiwicz of DTS, and every thing that could be was drilled, cross drilled etc....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 17:05
Replies: 21
Views: 5,347
Posted By nelly
Oh dear ........................... :lol: That...

Oh dear ........................... :lol:

That negates the red vs. yellow debate completely!!

so what's the body work going to be? Pastel blue, green or maybe lilac..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 15:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,349
Posted By nelly
Felix, I guess Wilf is talking about...

Felix, I guess Wilf is talking about "his" showroom. Moto Rapido's?
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 20:36
Replies: 11
Views: 4,440
Posted By nelly
From the LHS (alternator) the crank turns anti...

From the LHS (alternator) the crank turns anti clockwise.
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Mar-2006, 23:50
Replies: 11
Views: 4,440
Posted By nelly
Check the tensioner pulley mounts haven't...

Check the tensioner pulley mounts haven't unscrewed. When you undo the lock nut to rotate the pulley, you can undo the mounting bolt.
Remove the pulley, and check it's tight. Remove and use loctite...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 23:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,701
Posted By nelly
You can save even more antonye, by drilling...

You can save even more antonye, by drilling several large holes in the aloy arm itself ;) ........................... go on try it :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 23:50
Replies: 17
Views: 4,013
Posted By nelly
The gauze filter will catch any alloy particles...

The gauze filter will catch any alloy particles washing around in the oil, as well as chrome.
The particles that end up in the oil filter itself will out number these...........

I understand how...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-Mar-2006, 23:50
Replies: 17
Views: 8,870
Posted By nelly
The gauze filter will catch any alloy particles...

The gauze filter will catch any alloy particles washing around in the oil, as well as chrome.
The particles that end up in the oil filter itself will out number these...........

I understand how...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 23:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,701
Posted By nelly
I know the SS is different in construction but on...

I know the SS is different in construction but on the late monsters the alloy one is about 1.5kg lighter when made from ally ;)
I'd reckon you'd save the same on the SS................
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 14:16
Replies: 17
Views: 4,013
Posted By nelly
The chrome off the rockers isn't magnetic, so it...

The chrome off the rockers isn't magnetic, so it won't stick to the sump plug. Any chrome collects on the gauze filter which is screwed in to the side of the engine, just below the clutch...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-Mar-2006, 14:16
Replies: 17
Views: 8,870
Posted By nelly
The chrome off the rockers isn't magnetic, so it...

The chrome off the rockers isn't magnetic, so it won't stick to the sump plug. Any chrome collects on the gauze filter which is screwed in to the side of the engine, just below the clutch...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Mar-2006, 11:21
Replies: 23
Views: 5,948
Posted By nelly
Cadwell can be one day if you want. The option is...

Cadwell can be one day if you want. The option is there to have either one or both of the days if you wish.

There's always "lots of interest" but the if the deposits don't come, then it won't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 08:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,430
Posted By nelly
check also the rest of the wiring near the...

check also the rest of the wiring near the regulator. The two yellow wires are the common culprits, but the small loom that sits down there could be toast to.
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 05-Mar-2006, 08:53
Replies: 11
Views: 12,821
Posted By nelly
check also the rest of the wiring near the...

check also the rest of the wiring near the regulator. The two yellow wires are the common culprits, but the small loom that sits down there could be toast to.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 18:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By nelly
well almost........................ the stock...

well almost........................ the stock lever on the 999/749 etc is 18mm bore and x19 ratio.
The "race" radial is 19mm bore so will shift a little more fluid. A x18 will probably feel about the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2006, 00:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,654
Posted By nelly
How big a job ? not as bad as you'd think. Can...

How big a job ? not as bad as you'd think. Can get big if the crank needs balancing. Getting pistons that match stock weight is the key to preventing this.
Reliability issues ? shouldn't be any. the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By nelly
IMO, if it ain't broke don't fix it. The...

IMO, if it ain't broke don't fix it. The instructions in the Haynes will show the crank removal etc. not sure if they cover the plug??
The steel one should fit, i don't know if the thread is the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 12:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,200
Posted By nelly
try a car parts wholesaler Steve. the battery...

try a car parts wholesaler Steve. the battery will be dry. There's not many carriers that will transport the acid, definately not if the battery has been filled.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By nelly
Is that who told you to "get a hobby and...

Is that who told you to "get a hobby and meet some new friends" ? :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By nelly
that's buggered it then. Ne'er mind, the drugs...

that's buggered it then. Ne'er mind, the drugs might help :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By nelly
You really need to seek medical...

You really need to seek medical advice............ maybe sleep a little more and stop taking the books at school too seriously. They are meant for 6 year olds ya know :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:39
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By nelly
Hardly a holiday, but it made a change ;)

Hardly a holiday, but it made a change ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 00:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By nelly
:puzzled: gotta keep busy doing something in the...

:puzzled: gotta keep busy doing something in the winter months ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By nelly
You need the crank out. Not a "major"...

You need the crank out. Not a "major" issue. Not every alloy plug ever fitted will unscrew. It can happen but not very often.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By nelly
All the cylinders are 19mm. It's the ratio that...

All the cylinders are 19mm. It's the ratio that changes. Either x16, x18 or x20.
I run a x20 and reckon it's a little too much, IMO, a x18 would be better as it'd give more feel.
Probably for "just...
Forum: Monsters 27-Feb-2006, 14:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,757
Posted By nelly
There's no specific diagram for the clock unit....

There's no specific diagram for the clock unit. Just the connection into it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 14:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,413
Posted By nelly
Like Rockhopper says, you have to cut the clock...

Like Rockhopper says, you have to cut the clock casings open.
Use a hacksaw blade (junior) and cut around the full perimter of the clock bezel, about 10mm below the glass. You need to get this as...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Feb-2006, 11:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,787
Posted By nelly
I echo what Jools points out. The protecting of...

I echo what Jools points out.
The protecting of the spring posts is nothing new. Many do it.
What really concerns me is the trapping possibilty. Toes wouldn't last five minutes and what happens if...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Feb-2006, 10:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Posted By nelly
If you're suffering plug fouling, try the Iridium...

If you're suffering plug fouling, try the Iridium plugs. They have a much smaller spark point and tend to be better self cleaning.
solved problems on a few 600's with them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 14:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,159
Posted By nelly
I'm running the Brembo "trackday"...

I'm running the Brembo "trackday" discs. Fully floating cast stainless jobbies. 5mm thick (over std 4.5mm) and a bit lighter to boot.
With 4 pad calipers, braking is simply awesome.
£147 a piece plus...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Feb-2006, 13:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,876
Posted By nelly
Evoluzione do one ;)

Evoluzione do one ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 10:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By nelly
JHP are the UK suppliers..................

JHP are the UK suppliers..................
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2006, 23:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By nelly
My personal choice would be to keep it as close...

My personal choice would be to keep it as close to original as possible.
the Brembo race calipers use a 40mm mount, so i'd use these. I don't like the adaptor brackets...............
I'd go for a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2006, 16:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By nelly
No spacer. The plate sits in the groove, and when...

No spacer. The plate sits in the groove, and when new, most of the play is taken up by the "snug" fit. It's not uncommon for the groove to wear tho. I've seen more than 1/4".
Check the plate first. A...
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