Cheap Ducati 748, what could possibly go wrong
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TZR250, VFR400 and an R6. The R6 is orange, no idea what colour the other bikes are, haven't seen them yet! Normally run the 600 and a ZX10r in superstock/superbike, the other bikes have been borrowed/built for this weekend.
We're heading down from Lincoln tomorrow afternoon,not been to Aberdare before so quite looking forward to it.
We're heading down from Lincoln tomorrow afternoon,not been to Aberdare before so quite looking forward to it.
Have done 600 miles this week, and the bike is taking it all in stride.
I took it to Harris Performance during the week and they set the suspension up for me. Apparently it was too soft all round and had too much rear sag.
I am using it for commuting at the moment as well, seems silly not to when the last tank averaged 53mpg
I took it to Harris Performance during the week and they set the suspension up for me. Apparently it was too soft all round and had too much rear sag.
I am using it for commuting at the moment as well, seems silly not to when the last tank averaged 53mpg
3doorPete said:
Bloody hell - I'm getting about 38mpg out of my 996!
Even when i did the track day (80 track miles) i still got 120 miles from a tank which was over 40mpg!The last tank (commuting) hit the low light at 152 miles and i just managed to squeeze 13 litres in.
I must be doing something wrong
AceOfHearts said:
I read that for the first few years (before the dealers started using the frequency method of tensioning the belts) they used a deflection of 5mm between the two cams. I have also heard that a guitar tuner can be used to the same effect but I have not explored this method. When I pull it all apart again to do the valve clearances I will give it a go and report back 
I use the facom DM16 belt tool on my 916 (like yours kept in the house!!), plenty of tool sellers have them on Ebay for about £80Enjoy the bike; looks great
Little update - The Ducati passed its MOT this week with no problems or any work needing doing.
I did 2000 miles on it last year which I don't think is too bad since it was off the road for quite a few months over the winter.
Now just need some decent weather and time to get some decent use this year!
I did 2000 miles on it last year which I don't think is too bad since it was off the road for quite a few months over the winter.
Now just need some decent weather and time to get some decent use this year!
Wow what a blast from the past!
Short version - It was sold ages ago
Long version - I crashed it, repaired it (only bodywork damage thankfully) but then after getting it back on the road lost my mojo for it, not helped by feeling a fool as the crash was my fault. I was trying to keep up with a group of unknown PH'ers in fast cars down country roads, early in the morning with the sun in my eyes and hit a patch of gravel in the middle of a corner that I didn't give myself time to see.
Now I have moved on to upright bikes (Tracer), am a lot more cautious and generally ride solo or with just 1 other. I loved that bike and would like a 916 in the future.
There is a thread somewhere of the damage and rebuild if you want to dig it out
Short version - It was sold ages ago
Long version - I crashed it, repaired it (only bodywork damage thankfully) but then after getting it back on the road lost my mojo for it, not helped by feeling a fool as the crash was my fault. I was trying to keep up with a group of unknown PH'ers in fast cars down country roads, early in the morning with the sun in my eyes and hit a patch of gravel in the middle of a corner that I didn't give myself time to see.
Now I have moved on to upright bikes (Tracer), am a lot more cautious and generally ride solo or with just 1 other. I loved that bike and would like a 916 in the future.
There is a thread somewhere of the damage and rebuild if you want to dig it out
king stunning
AceOfHearts said:
Wow what a blast from the past!
Short version - It was sold ages ago
Long version - I crashed it, repaired it (only bodywork damage thankfully) but then after getting it back on the road lost my mojo for it, not helped by feeling a fool as the crash was my fault. I was trying to keep up with a group of unknown PH'ers in fast cars down country roads, early in the morning with the sun in my eyes and hit a patch of gravel in the middle of a corner that I didn't give myself time to see.
Now I have moved on to upright bikes (Tracer), am a lot more cautious and generally ride solo or with just 1 other. I loved that bike and would like a 916 in the future.
There is a thread somewhere of the damage and rebuild if you want to dig it out
absolutely will do thanksShort version - It was sold ages ago
Long version - I crashed it, repaired it (only bodywork damage thankfully) but then after getting it back on the road lost my mojo for it, not helped by feeling a fool as the crash was my fault. I was trying to keep up with a group of unknown PH'ers in fast cars down country roads, early in the morning with the sun in my eyes and hit a patch of gravel in the middle of a corner that I didn't give myself time to see.
Now I have moved on to upright bikes (Tracer), am a lot more cautious and generally ride solo or with just 1 other. I loved that bike and would like a 916 in the future.
There is a thread somewhere of the damage and rebuild if you want to dig it out
Thread resurrection!!!
I have bought another one, not quite as cheap but not far off. I always missed that bike so am really glad I managed to find another good low mileage one with good history and at a reasonable price.
Its needs a little bit of tidying but is generally very good (as you would expect with only 10,000 miles)
The benefit with this new one was that it had a full recommission and service with new tyres / fluids / belts / battery etc in September last year at a cost of over £2000! So I can use this for at least another year before taking it apart for servicing.
Picking up this afternoon
Just need to find some Termis now that don't cost the earth . . .
I have bought another one, not quite as cheap but not far off. I always missed that bike so am really glad I managed to find another good low mileage one with good history and at a reasonable price.
Its needs a little bit of tidying but is generally very good (as you would expect with only 10,000 miles)
The benefit with this new one was that it had a full recommission and service with new tyres / fluids / belts / battery etc in September last year at a cost of over £2000! So I can use this for at least another year before taking it apart for servicing.
Picking up this afternoon
Just need to find some Termis now that don't cost the earth . . .
Miss mine but not enough to want another, purely servicing costs and rocker wear when I don't do more than 1500m pa
I've had my Thruxton R for 3 years now and it's cost less than 300 quid in total for servicing.
Saw a mint 748R and 996R last week at the bike specialists open day, both for sale at top money, still a work of art 20 +yrs on
I've had my Thruxton R for 3 years now and it's cost less than 300 quid in total for servicing.
Saw a mint 748R and 996R last week at the bike specialists open day, both for sale at top money, still a work of art 20 +yrs on
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