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Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 10:58
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Posted By Vlud
ok thanks for the info, will give em a shout.

ok thanks for the info, will give em a shout.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 10:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Vlud
Wierd, that one brought up a UK webpage too, like...

Wierd, that one brought up a UK webpage too, like the first one. Wonder why it didnt bring up USA one
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 06:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Vlud
They dont happen to have any USA suppliers do...

They dont happen to have any USA suppliers do they? Anyone know by chance?
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 05:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Vlud
Input on Carbon fiber

Hiya guys. I was just curious on what you guys have found to be real nice carbon fiber. I dont want the cheap flimsy stuff like from Lockhart Phillips, but real nice quality stuff.

I had a few...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 15:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By Vlud
Ya, the whole not answering my emails is kind of...

Ya, the whole not answering my emails is kind of turning me off of ordering again from them. Thanks anyways guys, it is nice to know for future reference that the carbon for a 998 swingarm will fit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 05:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By Vlud
Swingarm and BenFer carbon fiber question

I was just curious if the swingarm on my 996 S is the same as those that come on the 998s. I have some carbon fiber from benfer performance already on the bike, but i see they advertise their...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2004, 18:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Posted By Vlud
Cool, thanks a ton guys, will give it a shot.

Cool, thanks a ton guys, will give it a shot.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2004, 05:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Posted By Vlud
Tire PSI

I just put some new Dunlop D 208's on my 2000 Duc 996 s and i was curious what the psi is suppose to be. Messed up my last tires because i had too much air in the front by a few pounds so it ended...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2004, 04:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vlud
Ok thanks, i'll check it out.

Ok thanks, i'll check it out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 17:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vlud
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 15:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vlud
OOf, dont think so, be a bit of a drive i think,...

OOf, dont think so, be a bit of a drive i think, I live in America:roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 14:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vlud
Thanks guys. I'll do a search for that one...

Thanks guys. I'll do a search for that one relocator, and i also see the point on "hiding" them inside the vents.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 03:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By Vlud
Moving the liscense plate

You guys have any suggestions on moving the plate more up and under the bike and comepletely removing the fender that holds it and the blinkers now? And are there any kits out there to relocate the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 15:53
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By Vlud
Cool, thanks for the info, thought it was nothing...

Cool, thanks for the info, thought it was nothing to worry about, just thought i'd check to make sure.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 03:16
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By Vlud
Oil change question

Just did my oil change w/ filter. Had the bike upright and let it drain till nothing fell out of the drain hole anymore. In the Haynes manual it says 4 litres of oil, is that right? I'm asking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2004, 15:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By Vlud
Thanks alot guys, i'll give it a try.

Thanks alot guys, i'll give it a try.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By Vlud
This oil OK?

Found some Amsoil 20w50 synthetic at a local shop for V Twins. Meets and exceeds API recommendation for my 996 S, but it does say formulated for Air cooled V Twins. Is my understanding correct that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 05:05
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
LOL

LOL
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 18:24
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
Cool, thanks a ton for all the info guys, very...

Cool, thanks a ton for all the info guys, very helpful
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 14:30
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
So Amsoil would be a good choice then? It's what...

So Amsoil would be a good choice then? It's what i was leaning towards using. I know it suggests 15w40 but i here alot from all over about going 15w50, why is that? By the way, thanks for all the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 05:20
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
Doh........confusion setting in, i'm lost. Why...

Doh........confusion setting in, i'm lost.
Why auto oil?

[Edited on 28-5-2004 by Vlud]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 04:17
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
Weird, thought everyone swore by the 15w50, my bad

Weird, thought everyone swore by the 15w50, my bad
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 04:02
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
so you guys are going 15w40? Thought for...

so you guys are going 15w40? Thought for Ducati's everyone tended to lean toward 15w50.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2004, 20:01
Replies: 44
Views: 4,679
Posted By Vlud
What oil you guys using?

i live here in the US and am having difficulty getting ahold of the shell motorcycle brand of oils. What do you guys run if your not currently running the shell line?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 20:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,217
Posted By Vlud
Gotta love that growl though :D

Gotta love that growl though :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 18:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,217
Posted By Vlud
OK cool thanks for the info, i'll check the...

OK cool thanks for the info, i'll check the airbox later today when i get home.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 17:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,217
Posted By Vlud
Restrictions?

I have a 2000 996 S (US model) and was just curious if they come with any restrictions, like in the airbox, etc. that are a good idea to remove?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 13:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Vlud
Ok thanks alot guys for the info, very helpful. ...

Ok thanks alot guys for the info, very helpful. One last thing, might sound stupid, but this is after all the first v twin or Ducati i've ever owned. Is there a special oil for a v twin? And...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2004, 03:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Vlud
Ok cool thanks, anyone recommend any oil by...

Ok cool thanks, anyone recommend any oil by chance?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2004, 14:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Vlud
Basically as far as those two areas go, i'm...

Basically as far as those two areas go, i'm just out to replace them with good stuff. Since this is still my first V Twin, let alone a Ducati as well, I'm just making sure i'm going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2004, 04:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Vlud
Doing a little tune up...

Was going to do a little tune up for the first time on my 996. I was going to order new air filters and oil etc. What do you guys suggest for air filters and oil?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2004, 03:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vlud
Cool, i'll have to take a look at that tomorrow.

Cool, i'll have to take a look at that tomorrow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2004, 02:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vlud
Yup looks like that one. Just thought i'd...

Yup looks like that one. Just thought i'd check since i wasnt sure, at least according to the Haynes manual, thanks guys for the info. Rather be over safe then sorry when it comes time to work...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 18:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vlud
Well mine says 996S on the back, but according to...

Well mine says 996S on the back, but according to the book, shouldnt come out till 2001 and still be considered an SPS
1. Mine has quite a few carbon parts and has an Ohlins rear shock.
2. Mine does...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2004, 17:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By Vlud
Still confused on S and SPS model

I know that you all said that the sps was the European model and the S was the US version of the 996. In my Haynes manual i just got, it says that in 2000 (year of my bike) its called just the SPS,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2004, 02:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By Vlud
Yup, exactly what i was looking for, thanks a ton.

Yup, exactly what i was looking for, thanks a ton.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2004, 16:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By Vlud
Question about the Ohlin\'s

Hiya guys, just had a question on the Ohlins dampner that came on my 2000 996S. There is no info in my manual on settings for this dampner, and i've never used this type of dampner before. Is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 16:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vlud
ok cool, thanks will check that out.

ok cool, thanks will check that out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 16:00
Replies: 23
Views: 3,187
Posted By Vlud
So whats the best overall filter for the...

So whats the best overall filter for the Ducati's (manufacture type), that you guys would say gives the best flow?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2004, 15:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vlud
That's just what i was going to ask about...

That's just what i was going to ask about ;). I live in America, so i have the S version, not SPS, so i was curious about rim size. I heard for the 5.5 rim, go with 180 and 6" rim go for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 18:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vlud
Thankies.

Thankies.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 18:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vlud
Cool thanks for all the info guys, guess...

Cool thanks for all the info guys, guess i'll be definately going with the 180 now, but what is the exact size of the 180?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 17:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By Vlud
Tire question

What would you guys suggest for new rear, stay with the stock 190/50-ZR17 or drop down to a 180/ something for better handling. I dont race ever, if that helps figure it out. :D Oops forgot, have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 14:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,813
Posted By Vlud
Wow, thanks for the info guys, I've learned...

Wow, thanks for the info guys, I've learned alot about the lighting of cycles now :). I was just comparing my Ducati's lighting to my GSXR's I've had and it is such a difference...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 05:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,813
Posted By Vlud
Question on lights

What would you guys suggest for aftermarket lighting? I find that my stock bulbs in my 996S really suck at night, and would like to get way more outta the headlights.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 03:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,648
Posted By Vlud
Ooof, bet my butt would be sore from that...

Ooof, bet my butt would be sore from that ride:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2004, 05:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By Vlud
If I'm not mistaken, there is no way to...

If I'm not mistaken, there is no way to repair cracked carbon. Once all those fiber weaves become broken or separated, there is no going back. Sorry, but i have never found a way yet, only way...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2004, 04:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,648
Posted By Vlud
Cool, is there anything special i have to do for...

Cool, is there anything special i have to do for the single injector mod? i've read up on it a little. Just disconnect 2 injectors and use the proper chip right?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2004, 01:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,648
Posted By Vlud
Got a problem

Just picked my 996 S up today, its a 2000. I'm having a problem between 1-4000 RPM's. Seems when i go to take off from a stop it wants to stall, have to nurse the crap outta the clutch to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 03:39
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By Vlud
thanks again for your input guys, much...

thanks again for your input guys, much appreciated.
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