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    Rusty Nuts

    Stainless
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 14, 2016 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    999 999 Newbie, What Do I Need To Know?

    The fairings come off really quickly once you get the hang of the metal spigot that engages in the rubber grommet. Top tip is to liberally grease...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 13, 2016 in forum: 749 / 999
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    Open Clutch

    Bling, bling... :)
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Ducati General Discussion
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    Open Clutch

    As well as looking cool... ;)
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Ducati General Discussion
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    1000 White Froth And The Fixes ?

    I used to always try and avoid short journeys on my SS in order to allow time for the engine to warm through. I also used to take the oil filler...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 12, 2016 in forum: Multistrada
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    999 Cold Start Lever

    Wow, it's usual to have to source an ultra thin wall socket because the plug well tapers and NGK plugs have their hex flats further down the plug...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 11, 2016 in forum: 749 / 999
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    999 Cold Start Lever

    For NGK? Not my experience... :/
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 11, 2016 in forum: 749 / 999
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    Bar End Mirrors

    Oberon come in two sizes, the small ones are much more reasonably priced
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 11, 2016 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    Valve Check 999

    3k seems more like revving than idling to me. I start mine up without touching throttle or lever and leave it to literally idle till Ive backed it...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 10, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Valve Check 999

    Good point
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 10, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Valve Check 999

    If the bearings are good, maybe an apprentice has rotated the tensioner the wrong way, so the belts touch and the tension can never be sufficient...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Valve Check 999

    Those belts look worryingly scuffed to me. How close are the opposing belt runs where they go round the adjuster/tensioning pulleys?? Pic ??
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Omg..new Belts On My 1000ss

    If they were that loose, so loose they could never have been tensioned properly in the first place, its unlikely they'd be in good condition when...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Supersport (1974-2007)
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    Valve Check 999

    Interesting reading, especially in the light of subsequent events... To attempt to answer the question about belt tension affecting starting, I...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Valve Check 999

    Iirc, in service tension is 90 hz and new fit 100-110.
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Valve Adjustment And Cold Starting

    Biggest thing with our bikes is going to be a strong battery combined with really good cables. Before I fitted a cable kit, even with a new...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    749 Ers

    A cable kit was the best money I've spent on my 999. The way it transformed the bike from reluctant to eager starting was just brilliant. Should...
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 9, 2016 in forum: Newbies Hangout
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    Timing Belts Tools

    Can't think why myself but maybe others can. Only special tool for me would be a phone equipped with a microphone and the Gates Carbon Drive app
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 8, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Timing Belts Tools

    No need for special tools but in service tension is a fair bit slacker than new fit Two or four valve ?
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 7, 2016 in forum: Technical Help
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    Ducati To Reveal New Supersport At Intermot

    Surely that's just the start up screen, I doubt you'll get all that all the time.
    Post by: Old rider, Oct 5, 2016 in forum: Front Page Articles
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