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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Dec-2005, 22:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,175
Posted By MartinK
They are very similar, but only in the same way...

They are very similar, but only in the same way that margarine is very similar to butter.

I am not suggesting that the Blade is anything other than an excellent bike, just that the difference...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Dec-2005, 23:21
Replies: 19
Views: 2,175
Posted By MartinK
David is right but it is a question of degree...

David is right but it is a question of degree .....don't confuse "not getting the Ducati Experience" with progress.... The 998S is the better bike by a tiny margin, just as a 2000 SPS is better than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Dec-2005, 21:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,175
Posted By MartinK
I'm fortunate to have owned both, back to back...

I'm fortunate to have owned both, back to back almost.
The S is the better bike ... it is marginally more refined and is quicker ....well it feels quicker. The clutch is lighter and the brakes are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2004, 22:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,706
Posted By MartinK
Thanks Shazaam Martin

Thanks Shazaam

Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2004, 22:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,706
Posted By MartinK
I had a larger bore slave cylinder on my 99MY SPS...

I had a larger bore slave cylinder on my 99MY SPS and that made an improvement although as Shazaam says the lever movement increases ... I thought that there was not much spare movement which brings...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Aug-2004, 00:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,366
Posted By MartinK
I have always been a bit of an anorak about...

I have always been a bit of an anorak about lights, it stems from my rallying days.
The blue tinge seen on car headlights stems from xenon type bulbs which work by striking a high voltage arc a bit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2004, 20:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,017
Posted By MartinK
I put a 14 tooth on my 99 SPS and it was a demon...

I put a 14 tooth on my 99 SPS and it was a demon tweek. easy off the throttle wheelies and harder to stall!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2004, 20:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,789
Posted By MartinK
I think bleeding thr rear is only a temporary...

I think bleeding thr rear is only a temporary repair though. I really struggled with my SPS.... I could get a perfect pedal for a couple of weeks & then back to spongy. I gave in & bought a new...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2004, 21:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By MartinK
welcome aboard, why didnt you like the 999 you...

welcome aboard, why didnt you like the 999 you cheeky git!

Well I can't post this without upsetting some of you... but to answer ... I just couldn't fall in love with it.
I couldnt justify the four...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2004, 00:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By MartinK
Yes ...I popped over on the bank holiday .......

Yes ...I popped over on the bank holiday .... Monday evenings are normally a pain cos of leaving work late.....

I seem to have got away with a cheap round at the virtual bar... best we have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2004, 22:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By MartinK
Another new boy

Hi everyone .... I have been browsing the forum for a while & thought I'd better join !!!,
I am fairly badly afflicted ... I've had a 916, then a 996SPS, lost the plot for a couple of weeks last...
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