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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2006, 12:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By Fiver
hey hey So im gonna come down on the sunday to...

hey hey

So im gonna come down on the sunday to see you all racing...
Not been to a race day event yet, by reading this, i will need tickets to get in?

Sorry to ask stoopid questions and such, but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Aug-2006, 14:29
Replies: 43
Views: 5,179
Posted By Fiver
i will be mostly spectating. not sure which day...

i will be mostly spectating.
not sure which day yet - what one would be better?

Cy
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2006, 12:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,162
Posted By Fiver
congrats :)

congrats :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jul-2006, 17:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,360
Posted By Fiver
:) nice one.

:) nice one.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jul-2006, 17:25
Replies: 16
Views: 2,360
Posted By Fiver
what weekend is DD at Snetterton, guys? (dates...

what weekend is DD at Snetterton, guys? (dates etc)
I will come along and say hi.

Cy
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jul-2006, 11:43
Replies: 39
Views: 4,916
Posted By Fiver
This sounds pretty fun - I've not done any track...

This sounds pretty fun - I've not done any track days and have only ridden on the roads...
Would your average road rider need anything other than a regular licence and a set of leathers to be able to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2006, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,014
Posted By Fiver
yikes!

yikes!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jul-2006, 19:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,565
Posted By Fiver
Howdy! I also have a 600ss. They're a really nice...

Howdy!
I also have a 600ss.
They're a really nice lot on here - They always help me out when mine goes wrong.
Mine is a jack and coke please!
Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2006, 18:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By Fiver
Well i found what did it. You were right...

Well i found what did it. You were right Dave.
The incoming lead from the battery had been rubbing against the cylinder head and once the rubber had worn through... it shorted.
Parts ordered from...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2006, 19:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,334
Posted By Fiver
fiyah

Any ideas why this would happen guys?
Scared the living bejeebus out of me seeing smoke and flames billowing out of the bike this morning.
Once the flames had gone out and i decided i needed to get...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Jul-2006, 14:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By Fiver
Skidmarx do...

Skidmarx do them
http://skidmarx.co.uk/prices_screens_other.htm

Great service from them - my nice new screen arrived in 3 days after being quoted 7-10 days.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jun-2006, 18:40
Replies: 29
Views: 8,554
Posted By Fiver
I ordered one with the nice man at Skidmarx...

I ordered one with the nice man at Skidmarx today.
All being well, it should be here in a 7-10 days :)

Thanks for the advice gents.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jun-2006, 23:13
Replies: 29
Views: 8,554
Posted By Fiver
Looks great! - What type of screen is that you...

Looks great!
- What type of screen is that you have there?
Cheers
Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 22:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,996
Posted By Fiver
perfect! danke schöne! Cy

perfect! danke schöne!

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 11:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,996
Posted By Fiver
600 SS Decals and Decal sets

I've had a good search, but I cant seem to find any on t'internets.

Anyone know where i can get some or are they an "only from ducati" kinda thang?

Cheers
Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Fiver
i finally broke down and bought myself the 916...

i finally broke down and bought myself the 916 unit from ricambi weiss.

The build quality of it seems pretty good, and its not as thin as id imagined, but will still take a fair amount of work to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jun-2006, 13:03
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Fiver
hehe Looks great antonye! Has anyone got a pic...

hehe
Looks great antonye!

Has anyone got a pic of the 916 unit fitted to a SS?

Some of that carbon stuff is niiiiice, sadly my purse strings arent that big - if they were id be on a much newer...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jun-2006, 12:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Fiver
Its nice to know im not alone haha i know there...

Its nice to know im not alone haha

i know there was some german fella who was selling the 2 piece SL type seats, but he hasnt had any for sale for a while now.

Im not fussed about taking anyone on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jun-2006, 23:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Fiver
Seat unit + seat stuff

My seat has holes in it and the surrounding panels are kinda tatty too, so I decided id like to start getting the bits together to eventually fit a single seat unit ala ricambi weiss.

I would have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 17:38
Replies: 42
Views: 5,609
Posted By Fiver
Seeing as it has stopped raining... I just...

Seeing as it has stopped raining... I just finally emptied a tank - 140 miles as the light came on :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 17:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Fiver
Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined...

Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined in place -
I will knock the resin out and give it a whirl.

It wont push the piston in too far or do any damage by adjusting it in will it?
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 17:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,406
Posted By Fiver
Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined...

Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined in place -
I will knock the resin out and give it a whirl.

It wont push the piston in too far or do any damage by adjusting it in will it?
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 17:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,406
Posted By Fiver
yay i think i fixed it. There was a ton of black...

yay i think i fixed it.

There was a ton of black crap in the line! i was quite shocked at how much came out.

Ended up totally flushing it through rather than just bleeding it.

I still have a fair...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 17:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Fiver
yay i think i fixed it. There was a ton of black...

yay i think i fixed it.

There was a ton of black crap in the line! i was quite shocked at how much came out.

Ended up totally flushing it through rather than just bleeding it.

I still have a fair...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,406
Posted By Fiver
its a '97 600ss, but yeah it has a wet...

its a '97 600ss, but yeah it has a wet clutch.

whats the best to use as fluid to refill it with?

would brake fluid be ok? or is there a specific one for clutches?

Thanks

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Fiver
its a '97 600ss, but yeah it has a wet...

its a '97 600ss, but yeah it has a wet clutch.

whats the best to use as fluid to refill it with?

would brake fluid be ok? or is there a specific one for clutches?

Thanks

Cy
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 13:43
Replies: 8
Views: 3,406
Posted By Fiver
symptoms of a clutch failing? (Lever sealed screw)

The rain held off long enough yesterday for a ride.. so i hopped on my bike and went out.

The idle speed seems a shade higher than usual of late.
I also noticed yesterday that the power seemed down...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 13:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Fiver
symptoms of a clutch failing?

The rain held off long enough yesterday for a ride.. so i hopped on my bike and went out.

The idle speed seems a shade higher than usual of late.
I also noticed yesterday that the power seemed down...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2006, 22:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By Fiver
looks like a kawasaki has been sick on it.......

looks like a kawasaki has been sick on it.... hehehe
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-May-2006, 12:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By Fiver
Stupid question i know (sorry to hijack the...

Stupid question i know (sorry to hijack the thread somewhat), but is it possible to fit a dual can system (one either side) to a 600ss ?

Am i right in thinking that the monster 600 system is a...
Forum: Tyres 15-May-2006, 11:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,629
Posted By Fiver
Thanks Jools I have the same one ordered and its...

Thanks Jools

I have the same one ordered and its being fitted tomorrow.

Cy
Forum: Tyres 14-May-2006, 16:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,629
Posted By Fiver
Tyre balder than i thought

I currently have Dunlop Sportmax D207's on my 600ss.

The rear is fine, however, I need to get a new front tyre this week mine is really not very healthy.

Would it be sensible to just get another...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-May-2006, 00:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,817
Posted By Fiver
hehehe you *may* be pushing it a bit..Cos of the...

hehehe you *may* be pushing it a bit..Cos of the value they may pull it in anyway.... id double check your postal insurance for certain.
Maybe even try and get it sent via a courier not USPS.
Cy
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-May-2006, 23:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,817
Posted By Fiver
Get them to send it as "product...

Get them to send it as "product samples" and not parts, and you should be ok.
I fell foul of this before and learnt a harsh lesson
Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 16:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Fiver
nice one! thanks so much Cy

nice one! thanks so much

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 15:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Fiver
Bugger. Oberon dont do the knuckle fitting for...

Bugger.
Oberon dont do the knuckle fitting for the older SS.
They say they will eventually make them to suit, but they need the bike/part to get dimensions.

The quest continues.... hehe
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 13:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By Fiver
WISE WORDS! Mine did the same (same week too) Cy

WISE WORDS!
Mine did the same (same week too)

Cy
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-May-2006, 20:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,620
Posted By Fiver
My little brother had a hell of a time at 19 when...

My little brother had a hell of a time at 19 when he decided to trade his mito evo in for a bigger capacity motorbike.
Even though he had his full test passed etc, a couple of shops here wouldnt...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-May-2006, 11:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Fiver
Thanks for the answers guys, im sure the ones i...

Thanks for the answers guys, im sure the ones i was looking at in the shop yesterday were Oberon, however the range they had wasnt very extensive.

I will give Oberon a call on monday to make sure...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 14:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Fiver
Footpegs

Hiya

So i was looking at my bike ('97 600ss) after i cleaned it the other day and noticed my right footpeg is slightly bent.

I have been to a few bike shops this morning to scope out a replacement...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 29-Apr-2006, 18:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,914
Posted By Fiver
yeah you can use it as a regular network hub as...

yeah you can use it as a regular network hub as well as the wifi
It should just address it as a higher IP address on your lan
I have 2 wired and 2 wifi on my router
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2006, 03:18
Replies: 47
Views: 8,920
Posted By Fiver
i just saw my first race/trackday on my hols here...

i just saw my first race/trackday on my hols here in the states, and i am hooked.
i really want to give it a whirl now...I just dont have the time/money to spare at the moment.

With regard to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Apr-2006, 05:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,308
Posted By Fiver
Off the top of my head.. theres a few places in...

Off the top of my head.. theres a few places in Attleborough.

That might be a good place to start looking :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Apr-2006, 16:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Fiver
deceptive huh? I actually got a sunburned nose....

deceptive huh?

I actually got a sunburned nose. it was about 65-70f or so, and really windy.

They had to red flag one of the sessions as there was a rattlesnake on the track that was striking at...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Apr-2006, 02:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Fiver
As promised, here are some pics... Consider me...

As promised, here are some pics...
Consider me hooked haha. I really need to give this a track thing a whirl i think..
Back to the track tomorrow for some more spectating.

Lots of Ducatis out there...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 15:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Fiver
yay its trackday

Sadly i dont think i will be riding though..

Im in Salt Lake City Utah and am about to head off to the new Miller Motorsport Park to see my friend race in day 1 of an endurance race.
At any given...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2006, 22:30
Replies: 13
Views: 3,556
Posted By Fiver
Im really no expert, but id say its too much at...

Im really no expert, but id say its too much at 900.
Mine was about a grand and also is an R plate, but with 24k, 5 years history, full mot and in very good condition.

My 2 pennneth worth

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 19:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By Fiver
Hiya Just replaced the plugs and runs pretty...

Hiya

Just replaced the plugs and runs pretty good now. no bogging down.

Thanks again for your help guys. You rock.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 16:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By Fiver
That might add up, as on that ride it was kind of...

That might add up, as on that ride it was kind of a mare to start - similar to how it felt with fouled plugs.

i will investigate - thanks again Phil.

Cy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 15:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,829
Posted By Fiver
bogging under load

Well, my bike (600ss) has been running well - nothing heavy - just until i took it to the dealer to get the head torque checked and give the work i did a quick once over.

That day was *supposed* to...
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