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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 24-Sep-2021, 14:52
Replies: 6
Views: 4,057
Posted By Ray
One day I'll get organised enough to get to this...

One day I'll get organised enough to get to this event again now the bike is back up and running.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2021, 14:39
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Ray
BVT has looked after a few Rs over the years, I...

BVT has looked after a few Rs over the years, I do recall seeing another in the workshop many years ago.



Thanks for the offer of a Rx2 rideout. I'll keep it in mind, I really do struggle to find...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 27-Jul-2021, 13:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,197
Posted By Ray
Was that the trip where we visited the pompone...

Was that the trip where we visited the pompone club, had a fantastic meal at their HQ, a ride up in the mountains etc. A trip round the factory and a visit to WSBK at misano?

On the way back...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2021, 12:24
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Ray
Went for the first decent length ride for year...

Went for the first decent length ride for year and years on Saturday, about 70 miles. Soon got back into watching out for other road users who weren't looking what they were doing more than ever it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2021, 13:20
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Ray
Oops only just seen this. BVT is...

Oops only just seen this.

BVT is https://www.facebook.com/CellierBVT/

Very thorough and leaves no stone unturned when looking after my bike. I get a valve/shim report every service.

We have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2021, 00:15
Replies: 8
Views: 5,024
Posted By Ray
Its up and running again

After a very long rest in the garage the 998 paid a visit to BVT to get it serviced and up and running.

Had to splash out on a new lid as well, the newest I had was 14 years old:eek:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2019, 16:05
Replies: 3
Views: 12,930
Posted By Ray
Thumbs up Fantastic

To see this series still going:up:

One or two of the original Desmo Due racers still having a thrash as well.

I was so pleased with myself years ago when I I managed a lap of Cadwell that wouldn't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2016, 16:45
Replies: 13
Views: 13,966
Posted By Ray
Nice one. I've still got the "selfish"...

Nice one. I've still got the "selfish" mans version buried in the garage somewhere:D

Not used it for 4 years, keep meaning to get it recommissioned but never get round to it.

I think I've got a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Dec-2015, 15:09
Replies: 4
Views: 8,762
Posted By Ray
Nice one, Nostalgiafest!! I'm surprised I...

Nice one, Nostalgiafest!!

I'm surprised I ventured out on track in the wet!!

Must have been keen all those years ago:D

Ray.
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 11-Jul-2015, 23:32
Replies: 14
Views: 9,579
Posted By Ray
Still doing your best to reduce the sales of...

Still doing your best to reduce the sales of front tyres then:D

1299cc :eek: where is this all going to end?

Ray
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 06-Jan-2014, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 7,291
Posted By Ray
I've got what looks like to be a similar circuit...

I've got what looks like to be a similar circuit board, just not got round to trying it properly yet.

Just not got the time or the inclination for two wheels in the depths of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2014, 16:29
Replies: 14
Views: 4,486
Posted By Ray
Do you have a reasonable idea of the...

Do you have a reasonable idea of the dimensions.

The clips have various names R clip, clevis pin clip,

If Ducati related sources draw a blank it might be worth a trip to your local farm machinery...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 16-Oct-2013, 22:45
Replies: 16
Views: 6,042
Posted By Ray
Wheelie alert.........one of those new fangled...

Wheelie alert.........one of those new fangled bikes you say............You've got it just in time before the roads ice over for the winter up here:D



Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 30-Sep-2013, 23:34
Replies: 23
Views: 7,878
Posted By Ray
Full Statement from MPML MALLORY PARK...

Full Statement from MPML



MALLORY PARK MOTORSPORT LIMITED TO BE PUT INTO ADMINISTRATION

It is with great regret that Mallory Park Motorsport Limited has today announced that the company has been...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 16-Apr-2013, 20:03
Replies: 6
Views: 7,291
Posted By Ray
Thanks for the advice Nelly, I was all too ready...

Thanks for the advice Nelly, I was all too ready to blame alarm for the meltdown, it was playing up already with the siren losing a lot of volume.

I'll check out wiring before I connect up a...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 15-Apr-2013, 20:06
Replies: 6
Views: 7,291
Posted By Ray
Datatool system 3 up in smoke

Not run the 998 for a while and went to start it at the weekend and as soon as I put the ignition on the alarm fizzed did a decent impression of a smoke generator.:(

Looks like it needs a new PCB....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2013, 17:11
Replies: 2
Views: 7,152
Posted By Ray
You noisey lot at Mallory Park

The venue for the very first DSC trackday is under threat.:(


http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27277

Done a good few laps round Mallory mainly on two wheels but also raced round...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2012, 11:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,526
Posted By Ray
How many miles are you doing on a set of rear...

How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads?

I used "soft" rear pads on my 998 to get a back brake that was better than dragging my foot on floor and they didn't last more than 3-4 thousand...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2012, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,127
Posted By Ray
If you want to get the best, performancewise out...

If you want to get the best, performancewise out of the bike from fitting termis then you will need to do something, reflashed ECU, powercommander, I'm not sure if there is an official ECU option for...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-Sep-2012, 23:36
Replies: 19
Views: 12,998
Posted By Ray
Just moved to MotorCycle direct. e-bike...

Just moved to MotorCycle direct.

e-bike wouldn't/can't take off breakdown cover that I didn't want :mad: and the final straw was when I rang up to discuss the renewal and they insisted they wanted...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-Aug-2012, 13:37
Replies: 5
Views: 6,328
Posted By Ray
You used to be able to get just fire and theft...

You used to be able to get just fire and theft insurance for stuff that is off the road. Can't give tou the names of any specific companies as it is a long time ago since I had such a policy.

Doubt...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Jul-2012, 14:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,756
Posted By Ray
You had reasonably decent trip then?:D Ray.

You had reasonably decent trip then?:D

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2012, 14:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,618
Posted By Ray
Are the termis alloyed sleeved? If they are they...

Are the termis alloyed sleeved? If they are they are the standard cans with non removable baffles in.

You can "core" the standard cans to get the open pipe sound, there are a few guides on how to do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2012, 21:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,637
Posted By Ray
Hmmm........the performance difference might be...

Hmmm........the performance difference might be very small, Ducati only claimed the r had 3bhp more than the s but the r had more goodies.

Carbon body work, ohlins front forks, bigger bore shorter...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 23-May-2012, 22:57
Replies: 22
Views: 9,321
Posted By Ray
You only get paid out the market value. For a...

You only get paid out the market value. For a brand new bike with zero miles that's gonna be what it will cost to get another brand new bike.

Get some age on it and some miles and you'll get what it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2012, 23:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,200
Posted By Ray
Whats wearing out? There are a few items that...

Whats wearing out?

There are a few items that wear out on a Duke but nothing I can think of is bad enough to make it uneconomical to repair.

The older bikes have hit the bottom and their value...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2012, 14:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,529
Posted By Ray
Oh...

Oh dear,

http://www.ducati-john.co.uk/alternator-rotor-retaining-nut.htm

Difficult to say what you can and can't do yourself without knowing how handy you are with the spanners etc.
A look at a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2012, 00:48
Replies: 20
Views: 9,016
Posted By Ray
IMHO big miles on a 748/916/996/998 isn't a...

IMHO big miles on a 748/916/996/998 isn't a problem.

Round town and at low speed they arent' too good.

Get them out on an open road at a decent speed and they really do eat up the miles.

Used a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2012, 20:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,408
Posted By Ray
Hmmm, had a similar problem with my 996 bip years...

Hmmm, had a similar problem with my 996 bip years ago. It cut dead a few times. Electrics apparently completely dead waggled the main battery leads and it came back to life or maybe that was just a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2012, 21:48
Replies: 30
Views: 6,493
Posted By Ray
IMHO a change of pads won't make a huge...

IMHO a change of pads won't make a huge difference but a move to 4 pad calipers will.

I had a 996 and then moved to a 998, noticed a big difference in the brakes.

Ray.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Mar-2012, 22:47
Replies: 9
Views: 3,750
Posted By Ray
Bumper year for snow on the passes this winter....

Bumper year for snow on the passes this winter.

If your are going over the tops check your route or be prepared to change it at the road closed signs.

You can get snowed on even in early...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2012, 19:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,748
Posted By Ray
GC, There's a 998r not too far away you can...

GC,

There's a 998r not too far away you can measure up if you like.

Ray.
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Dec-2011, 12:38
Replies: 26
Views: 6,049
Posted By Ray
I call in to Squires from time to time, not...

I call in to Squires from time to time, not always on two wheels though if junior is with me.

As you probably know hundreds of bike there on Wednesdays and weekends but rarely more than a handful of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Dec-2011, 11:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By Ray
Have you ditched the wire mesh on the air...

Have you ditched the wire mesh on the air intakes? They are a big restriction on how much air those twin cylinders can gulp in.

It will make the bike run a little lean but you can fix that with the...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 07-Nov-2011, 20:40
Replies: 7
Views: 3,701
Posted By Ray
I don't care how innovative it is, lookswise it...

I don't care how innovative it is, lookswise it doesn't float my boat. I'll stay in 2002 thank you very much.:D

Ray
Forum: New User Introductions 23-Sep-2011, 21:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,393
Posted By Ray
Nostalgia fest alert:lol: Not been out much on...

Nostalgia fest alert:lol:

Not been out much on the bike this year but you're welcome to call in on the 24th, not sure when i'll be back from Dalby Forest, I'm not even sure if I bother setting off...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 27-Jul-2011, 21:51
Replies: 42
Views: 15,163
Posted By Ray
Sounds like a good day with plenty of space on...

Sounds like a good day with plenty of space on track.

Ray
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-May-2011, 13:07
Replies: 51
Views: 12,926
Posted By Ray
The problem is that all the planning work has...

The problem is that all the planning work has been done for the "official" DSC trackday but the date can't be released until the DUK silverstone ££££fest is done.

Now potential "official" DSC...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2011, 13:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ray
Used them to have a rear ohlins rebuilt off a...

Used them to have a rear ohlins rebuilt off a 998r a good few years ago.

Good service and reasonable price.

Ray.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 21-Feb-2011, 13:44
Replies: 35
Views: 11,706
Posted By Ray
Ducati coventry were only £4 out with their...

Ducati coventry were only £4 out with their price.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2011, 10:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By Ray
IIRC only the 998r had a carbon seat unit as they...

IIRC only the 998r had a carbon seat unit as they came out of the factory.

The 748r and 996r look very similar but the 998r is different, it doesn't have the vents in.

Sold a 998r seat unit a...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2011, 23:35
Replies: 17
Views: 5,008
Posted By Ray
How long ago since it last ran? If it has been...

How long ago since it last ran?

If it has been sat for a long time the fuel may have gone off.

My 998 always needs some help in the form of a set of jump leads and fresh fuel to awake from its...
Forum: New User Introductions 25-Jan-2011, 13:56
Replies: 17
Views: 5,216
Posted By Ray
Weeksy, a DSC Legend. The day spent at a wet...

Weeksy, a DSC Legend.

The day spent at a wet Donnington with You, Felix and Weagi racing seems like only last week but it must be 5 or more years ago.

Nostalgia alert:D

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2011, 13:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,241
Posted By Ray
998 V 1098

The full article appeared in print a good few years ago.

Cut down version now on the internerd


http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/splitting-heirs-ducati-998-v-1098/4104.html

Interesting to see...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2011, 15:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By Ray
Swapped from a 996 BIP to a 998r but I have also...

Swapped from a 996 BIP to a 998r but I have also ridden couple of 998s.

The later engine is a step forward IMHO, smoother and pulls harder.

Some of the differences IMHO depend what model & model...
Forum: Regional Organisers 20-Jan-2011, 14:12
Replies: 8
Views: 35,164
Posted By Ray
C748, Good on ya. Ray.

C748,

Good on ya.

Ray.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Jan-2011, 13:37
Replies: 35
Views: 11,706
Posted By Ray
Ducati Coventry have the price for the weekend as...

Ducati Coventry have the price for the weekend as £499 on their website.

That'll keep the riff raff with old bikes like me away:D

Ray.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 13-Jan-2011, 14:18
Replies: 35
Views: 11,706
Posted By Ray
So the idea is we book via a dealer with no final...

So the idea is we book via a dealer with no final price known?:eek:

is this a new blank cheque pricing model DUK are trying out:lol:

Ray.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 12-Jan-2011, 13:15
Replies: 19
Views: 12,998
Posted By Ray
Been with E bike insurance for a few years after...

Been with E bike insurance for a few years after leaving carole nash to save a good few Hundred £££. All done online.

Used to have a multibike policy with E bike that basically cost the price of the...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 23-Dec-2010, 11:12
Replies: 35
Views: 11,706
Posted By Ray
No bookings via affiliated clubs then? One of...

No bookings via affiliated clubs then?

One of the reasons for joining an affiliated club is to get a route into stuff like this. Owners of older bikes, i.e. non current models often don't go near an...
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