New to me 996

alan s4 · 18-05-2021, 07:19 PM

Finally bought my dream bike from the 90's before I get too old or unfit to ride it.......good god I'd forgotten what torture machines sportsbikes are like to ride.

I've already purchased a new clear screen, the naff LED indicators are being swapped to originals (15.00 each from Ducati - bargain!). Also changing the clutch slave, it's still got the original and feels twice as heavy compared to my Monster.

Also considering changing the RR as I did on the s4 (Kato method with triumph leads and MOSFET yamaha RR). At idle the bike is sitting at 14V, negligible difference with lights on, so if it ain't broke don't fix it? No signs of any heat build up at the wires either. Surprisingly the bike is still running on an old school lead acid Yuasa battery, I though everyone had changed to gel by now.

Anyway pic of the 996 with the 916 in the background........

19-05-2021, 03:38 AM

Looks sweet Alan, congrats on the new addition, I guess you are not a sufferer of lower back pain then

Kato · 19-05-2021, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moco1961

I guess you are not a sufferer of lower back pain then

Soon will be.....

That does look mint, and off course the faster you ride it the less painful it is on the wrists

alan s4 · 19-05-2021, 07:44 AM

It's not my back/knees that are the problem, it's my neck/wrists. Factory clutch slave on order (on eBay for 60.00 new currently) and looking at Helibars for my neck......don't suppose anyone has a set lying in the garage

Nickj · 19-05-2021, 08:51 AM

I must be weirder than I thought as I found the 748R to be really comfy, might just be they were designed for my size?

crust · 19-05-2021, 12:28 PM

"and looking at Helibars for my neck......don't suppose anyone has a set lying in the garage"

Funny you should say that, actually I do, will dig them out.

As well as a ride height tool to reset the ride height when you adjust the chain and some other bits and pieces.

I'll have a hunt in the 'Ducati' box and let you know what's in there and we can talk a deal.

alan s4 · 19-05-2021, 03:15 PM

What a guy! You will literally save my neck

Would be interested in the chain adjusting tool as the bike came with no tool kit. Let me know what else you have.

PM sent

Dave G · 19-05-2021, 03:22 PM

If someone doesnt find you a c spanner for the chain then ask Ducati Glasgow how much the 916 toolkit will cost(if they still do them), it used to be under £20 at one stage- I know this for a fact as thats whats stowed under the seat of my S2R.

alan s4 · 19-05-2021, 04:04 PM

Cheers Dave - I'm heading over to DG soon to get some OEM indicators, will ask about the toolkit at the same time. Although from what I hear they are in a bit of turmoil at the moment having been taken over by Ducati Manchester. Moving to new premises and lots of staff changes.

Dave G · 19-05-2021, 09:52 PM

New premises?, they've only just got to that new place, where are they going now?

alan s4 · 20-05-2021, 07:11 AM

Moving to smaller premises on same estate (the old ride-on shop), also opening up new store in Dundee. Big knock on effect on service times - currently working to a 6-8 week lead time.

alan s4 · 03-06-2021, 07:57 PM

Big thanks to Simon (AKA Crust) for selling me his HeliBars as well as a few other nice bits for the 996. They look like they will make a big difference - much wider as well as higher and a less acute angle - hopefully my wrists/neck will now be able to withstand more than 30 mins on the bike.

I'm now in the process of fitting the bars, unlike the originals which are hinged and can be removed without dropping the forks, the helibars are one piece and the forks need dropped.

2 things:

1. Any recommendations for 916/996 specific forums (along the lines UKMOC?) I don't want to bombard you kind people with non monster specific questions.

2. in the meantime.......I need to remove the air tubes, there isn't any filter contained within the tubes themselves, there looks to be a foam type filter nestling behind, is this the norm?

Thanks, Alan

04-06-2021, 10:54 AM

Looks lovely - my 996 was the only bike I've ever truly regretted selling but they are rapidly getting out of reach price-wise for me

final_edition · 04-06-2021, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan s4

Big thanks to Simon (AKA Crust) for selling me his HeliBars as well as a few other nice bits for the 996. They look like they will make a big difference - much wider as well as higher and a less acute angle - hopefully my wrists/neck will now be able to withstand more than 30 mins on the bike.

I'm now in the process of fitting the bars, unlike the originals which are hinged and can be removed without dropping the forks, the helibars are one piece and the forks need dropped.

2 things:

1. Any recommendations for 916/996 specific forums (along the lines UKMOC?) I don't want to bombard you kind people with non monster specific questions.

2. in the meantime.......I need to remove the air tubes, there isn't any filter contained within the tubes themselves, there looks to be a foam type filter nestling behind, is this the norm?

Thanks, Alan

You don't need to drop the forks, just take the top yoke off.

Yorkie · 04-06-2021, 04:10 PM

It will probably have under tank filters like these:

https://ducatiparts-online.com/ducat...98-324-19.html

I have this type fitted to my 916:

https://www.thepipercrossshop.co.uk/...et-sock-mpx014

Yorkie

18-05-2021, 07:19 PM	#1
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	New to me 996 Finally bought my dream bike from the 90's before I get too old or unfit to ride it.......good god I'd forgotten what torture machines sportsbikes are like to ride. I've already purchased a new clear screen, the naff LED indicators are being swapped to originals (15.00 each from Ducati - bargain!). Also changing the clutch slave, it's still got the original and feels twice as heavy compared to my Monster. Also considering changing the RR as I did on the s4 (Kato method with triumph leads and MOSFET yamaha RR). At idle the bike is sitting at 14V, negligible difference with lights on, so if it ain't broke don't fix it? No signs of any heat build up at the wires either. Surprisingly the bike is still running on an old school lead acid Yuasa battery, I though everyone had changed to gel by now. Anyway pic of the 996 with the 916 in the background........

19-05-2021, 08:51 AM	#5
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	I must be weirder than I thought as I found the 748R to be really comfy, might just be they were designed for my size? __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

19-05-2021, 03:22 PM	#8
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	If someone doesnt find you a c spanner for the chain then ask Ducati Glasgow how much the 916 toolkit will cost(if they still do them), it used to be under £20 at one stage- I know this for a fact as thats whats stowed under the seat of my S2R. __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

19-05-2021, 09:52 PM	#10
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 999	New premises?, they've only just got to that new place, where are they going now? __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

03-06-2021, 07:57 PM	#12
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Big thanks to Simon (AKA Crust) for selling me his HeliBars as well as a few other nice bits for the 996. They look like they will make a big difference - much wider as well as higher and a less acute angle - hopefully my wrists/neck will now be able to withstand more than 30 mins on the bike. I'm now in the process of fitting the bars, unlike the originals which are hinged and can be removed without dropping the forks, the helibars are one piece and the forks need dropped. 2 things: 1. Any recommendations for 916/996 specific forums (along the lines UKMOC?) I don't want to bombard you kind people with non monster specific questions. 2. in the meantime.......I need to remove the air tubes, there isn't any filter contained within the tubes themselves, there looks to be a foam type filter nestling behind, is this the norm? Thanks, Alan Last edited by alan s4; 03-06-2021 at 08:01 PM..

19-05-2021, 03:38 AM	#2
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	Looks sweet Alan, congrats on the new addition, I guess you are not a sufferer of lower back pain then

19-05-2021, 07:44 AM	#4
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	It's not my back/knees that are the problem, it's my neck/wrists. Factory clutch slave on order (on eBay for 60.00 new currently) and looking at Helibars for my neck......don't suppose anyone has a set lying in the garage

19-05-2021, 12:28 PM	#6
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	"and looking at Helibars for my neck......don't suppose anyone has a set lying in the garage" Funny you should say that, actually I do, will dig them out. As well as a ride height tool to reset the ride height when you adjust the chain and some other bits and pieces. I'll have a hunt in the 'Ducati' box and let you know what's in there and we can talk a deal.

19-05-2021, 03:15 PM	#7
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	What a guy! You will literally save my neck Would be interested in the chain adjusting tool as the bike came with no tool kit. Let me know what else you have. PM sent

19-05-2021, 04:04 PM	#9
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Cheers Dave - I'm heading over to DG soon to get some OEM indicators, will ask about the toolkit at the same time. Although from what I hear they are in a bit of turmoil at the moment having been taken over by Ducati Manchester. Moving to new premises and lots of staff changes.

20-05-2021, 07:11 AM	#11
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	Moving to smaller premises on same estate (the old ride-on shop), also opening up new store in Dundee. Big knock on effect on service times - currently working to a 6-8 week lead time.

04-06-2021, 10:54 AM	#13
Nottsbiker Guest Posts: n/a	Looks lovely - my 996 was the only bike I've ever truly regretted selling but they are rapidly getting out of reach price-wise for me

04-06-2021, 04:10 PM	#15
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	It will probably have under tank filters like these: https://ducatiparts-online.com/ducat...98-324-19.html I have this type fitted to my 916: https://www.thepipercrossshop.co.uk/...et-sock-mpx014 Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!