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Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 06-Dec-2006, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 12,384
Posted By galaxy
Yes, that's the correct way when compared to my S...

Yes, that's the correct way when compared to my S also. Since it's a dark and didn't come with one I guess your concern was getting the bracket on the correct side. I don't see what difference it...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2006, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,102
Posted By galaxy
Yes, that's the correct way when compared to my S...

Yes, that's the correct way when compared to my S also. Since it's a dark and didn't come with one I guess your concern was getting the bracket on the correct side. I don't see what difference it...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2006, 19:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,002
Posted By galaxy
This makes no difference. To be honest I don't...

This makes no difference. To be honest I don't remember if the manual says wait til it's done, but I don't think it does. Even so, I do it all the time with no ill effects what so ever. That was...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Nov-2006, 21:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By galaxy
I bet that's a plain old Ducati filter with a...

I bet that's a plain old Ducati filter with a Corse logo painted on it!!
Forum: Tyres 08-Nov-2006, 00:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,638
Posted By galaxy
Any word from anyone on the street??

Any word from anyone on the street??
Forum: Tyres 02-Nov-2006, 17:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,638
Posted By galaxy
Bridgestone BT-002RS

Have any of you guys tried that new 002 Racing Street tire that's out yet?? Superbike did a write up on it and raved about it. It's been available for some time now for you guys but wont be out in...
Forum: Tyres 02-Nov-2006, 17:36
Replies: 14
Views: 10,759
Posted By galaxy
Isn't the new Corsa III an attempt to offer the...

Isn't the new Corsa III an attempt to offer the best of everything??? Great grip on the sides and great mileage down the center??
Forum: Tyres 24-Sep-2006, 02:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,197
Posted By galaxy
My wife runs the 014 on her SS. Great looking...

My wife runs the 014 on her SS. Great looking tire!! She's done three track days and going to get 7,000+ miles out of them. She says she felt them slip a little on the third day on them but...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Sep-2006, 15:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By galaxy
There is a guy that has the correct small ones...

There is a guy that has the correct small ones with the foil backing specifically for exhaust on U.S. e-bay. About $11. Sure he would ship to UK.
Forum: Tyres 04-Sep-2006, 21:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,186
Posted By galaxy
Why not DOT's?? No experience but I'm trying out...

Why not DOT's?? No experience but I'm trying out a set of Bridgestone BT-002's on my next event and I'll let you know how they work. Cheaper than slicks, still tons of grip, and the 002's are...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 17:19
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By galaxy
The standard 749 nor the dark either one have...

The standard 749 nor the dark either one have adjustable rake. The 1 deg adjustment is only on the S/R. The stalling issue is also only on the '04 and older bikes from my research. I'd bet you...
Forum: Tyres 03-Aug-2006, 16:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,554
Posted By galaxy
Hopefully you guys don't get tired of me saying...

Hopefully you guys don't get tired of me saying this, but one of you guys over there need to try out that new Bridgestone BT-002 Racing/Street. It wont be availabe in the US until like late...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2006, 22:45
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 40,988
Posted By galaxy
OK, when I look in my reservoir, I only see one...

OK, when I look in my reservoir, I only see one nut, and it looks like the only think it does is hold the reservior on. Is that the one you bleed?? Doesn't look like it goes anywhere?? Got...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jul-2006, 04:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,184
Posted By galaxy
My wife has BT-014's on her SS and loves them. ...

My wife has BT-014's on her SS and loves them. Great grip...three track days so far, and still gonna squeeze 7,000 out of them. Tire technoligy is soo good you can have your cake and eat it too...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2006, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,645
Posted By galaxy
Nope, no keyboard error...8,200. I was gonna...

Nope, no keyboard error...8,200. I was gonna take them to 9,000 but needed a new set for a track day. This is with a pretty good mix of freeway and nice twisty roads, but mostly freeway. No track...
Forum: Tyres 22-Jul-2006, 22:38
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By galaxy
I just read an article in Superbike where they...

I just read an article in Superbike where they did a road test on the new BT-002 Street tire. Pretty good reviews. Looks like it's already available to you guys but wont be available here in the US...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2006, 07:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,645
Posted By galaxy
I know you guys are huge Pirelli fans but the...

I know you guys are huge Pirelli fans but the PP's are going to be a very tough act to follow...IMO. Plus, I got 8,200 miles out of my last set and could have squeezed a few more on them if I wanted...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jul-2006, 17:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By galaxy
I was taught recently that you want a 5-7 psi...

I was taught recently that you want a 5-7 psi increase from cold pressure to warm. Set your pressure in the morning then do a "normal" session to get the tires good and warm and pull in and...
Forum: Tyres 01-Jul-2006, 15:00
Replies: 17
Views: 4,814
Posted By galaxy
Nope!!! 8,200 miles is correct. I would have...

Nope!!! 8,200 miles is correct. I would have squeezed out maybe another 5-800 if I really wanted but needed tires for the track. They were just down even to the wear bars, but the center was...
Forum: Tyres 30-Jun-2006, 22:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,814
Posted By galaxy
I run 32/34 on the street with great results and...

I run 32/34 on the street with great results and wear. Never had a slip and got 8,200 miles on my last set.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jun-2006, 20:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By galaxy
Don't hear too much about any Bridgestone fans in...

Don't hear too much about any Bridgestone fans in the Ducati community for some reason, but my wife has the BT-014's (120/70 & 180/55) on her 800 and loves them. Huge improvement over the 170/60...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 02:50
Replies: 32
Views: 5,362
Posted By galaxy
What did you use and how did you polish the...

What did you use and how did you polish the pipes?? Looks great.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 00:54
Replies: 11
Views: 4,642
Posted By galaxy
I checked mine at 6,000 miles and had two valves...

I checked mine at 6,000 miles and had two valves total that were out of spec and needed adjusting. Funny thing, it was the left intake opener on both cylinders. Everything else was dead center of...
Forum: Tyres 27-Jun-2006, 22:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By galaxy
The BT-014 is a dual compound too. I think the...

The BT-014 is a dual compound too. I think the 10's are hard to impossible to get any more, at least here in the states. The 12 is still around and considered more of a track tire than the 14,...
Forum: Tyres 27-Jun-2006, 22:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,342
Posted By galaxy
+1 on that. As for the BT-014's, my wife has...

+1 on that.

As for the BT-014's, my wife has them on her SS and really likes them. 2,000 miles or so and three good track days. I've rode her bike on the street a bit and they are a very neutral...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 02:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,450
Posted By galaxy
Trace the two pipes from the muffler all the way...

Trace the two pipes from the muffler all the way back to the engine cylinders. If each pipe is completely independant from the muffler to it's respective cylinder and doesn't merge with the other...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 02:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,532
Posted By galaxy
Check all the suspension settings and return them...

Check all the suspension settings and return them to the factory settings (rear ride heigth, fork tube heigth, steering head angle, sag, etc... )to rule out anthing. Take it from there. Tires also.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 18:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
Posted By galaxy
+1 on what bike mad said.

+1 on what bike mad said.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 00:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
Posted By galaxy
I have the full system. If I could do over I'd...

I have the full system. If I could do over I'd the 1/2. Only serious gains are up at the very very top where you hardly spend any time. I've seen reports where the half systems to much better down...
Forum: Tyres 12-Apr-2006, 10:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By galaxy
OK, just to remove ANY confusion...this is going...

OK, just to remove ANY confusion...this is going to be a track only tire. No intentions at all of running these on the street. Didn't think I gave that impression, sorry.
Forum: Tyres 12-Apr-2006, 10:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By galaxy
That's exactly where we're headed...The new...

That's exactly where we're headed...The new compound Powers are not available here in the U.S. and haven't heard of when they will be neither??
Forum: Tyres 11-Apr-2006, 19:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Posted By galaxy
When are you ready for D.O.T.\'s???

How or what do you use to determine when you are ready to step up to a DOT race tire? Got some track days coming up this year and just wondering what I should do, because I'm getting recommendations...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2006, 16:42
Replies: 17
Views: 4,528
Posted By galaxy
Anyone got a link or that list of codes??

Anyone got a link or that list of codes??
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 18:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Posted By galaxy
Hu...mine fit perfectly. You can see it's close...

Hu...mine fit perfectly. You can see it's close to the sub frame here, but there was no struggle to get it in, and all holes lined up perfectly. No bending, cutting, cusing, fighting...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2006, 03:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,065
Posted By galaxy
I get 7,000 plus out of Pilot Powers...and use...

I get 7,000 plus out of Pilot Powers...and use them from side to side, but always end up replacing tires due to center wear from commuting. Never been good enough to have to replace a tire because I...
Forum: Tyres 18-Mar-2006, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By galaxy
Simple Green or any degreaser should work good as...

Simple Green or any degreaser should work good as well. I wouldn't leave it though.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Mar-2006, 15:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By galaxy
The 900 and the 1000 have a different swing arm...

The 900 and the 1000 have a different swing arm from the late 800's...they got the sexy aluminum one AND adjustable ride heighth. Not sure if it makes a difference on the shock but may be worth...
Forum: Tyres 11-Mar-2006, 00:04
Replies: 40
Views: 10,797
Posted By galaxy
What can you guys tell me about the different...

What can you guys tell me about the different compounds?? Right now I am looking at two options...Pilot Race or the new dual compound Pilot Power 2CT. Kinda leaning towards the Race just for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Feb-2006, 15:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By galaxy
I've got the BT-014's on mine and really like...

I've got the BT-014's on mine and really like them. Very neutral, very stable, very confidince inspiring. Look great too. I'm also a Pilot Power fan and would say you can't go wrong with either...
Forum: Tyres 19-Feb-2006, 04:48
Replies: 6
Views: 3,248
Posted By galaxy
If you're a Bridgestone fan...I heard from a...

If you're a Bridgestone fan...I heard from a little bird they have a street version of the 002 in testing right now. Optimistically hoping it will be released in June/July, but maybe a couple months...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Feb-2006, 03:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By galaxy
Just did mine and had two valves actually out of...

Just did mine and had two valves actually out of spec. One was borderline and the other was out of there. That was using the Ducati Factory specs of .10-.25 which I think is looser than some shops...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 03:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,258
Posted By galaxy
I do 43 miles one way, but luckily it's not an...

I do 43 miles one way, but luckily it's not an every day job. Only a few times a month do I have to actually go to the office. All freeway too. BORING. But this bike still makes it as fun as I...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 03:36
Replies: 5
Views: 6,355
Posted By galaxy
Why not just swing by a dealer when it comes on...

Why not just swing by a dealer when it comes on and ask them to turn it off?? If it's a reputable dealer or someone who know's you, can't imagine they'd charge much, if anything to do that.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Feb-2006, 22:51
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By galaxy
So there's a setting that has mph and C*??? I...

So there's a setting that has mph and C*??? I missed that one. That's cool. I'm actually used to C since I use it for everything at work. For my 6,000 mile service the wrench came on at 6,215.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Feb-2006, 20:25
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By galaxy
Do you guys change the display on your bikes to...

Do you guys change the display on your bikes to read miles/F* or is it in km's/C*?? I know you can change that on your own and the directions are in the owners manual. I ask because I know these...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Feb-2006, 02:52
Replies: 23
Views: 4,016
Posted By galaxy
Just did mine not two weeks ago....$220 US for...

Just did mine not two weeks ago....$220 US for everything. I did the bulk of all of it myself including checking the valve clearances. I had two openers that needed adjusting so took it to the shop...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jan-2006, 21:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,603
Posted By galaxy
Every report I have heard is that the problem was...

Every report I have heard is that the problem was sorted out for '05. I have an '05 S and it has never stalled on me one time (knock on wood) that wasn't my fault:lol: I've been running mine...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Dec-2005, 19:02
Replies: 28
Views: 5,138
Posted By galaxy
Perfect example for him is on my graph...Look at...

Perfect example for him is on my graph...Look at the A/F of the system with the Ducati performance ECU that came with it. (red line) It's kinda wavy, but not too awful bad. Yes, you could probably...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Dec-2005, 01:37
Replies: 28
Views: 5,138
Posted By galaxy
Well, here it is. Still has some flat spots in...

Well, here it is. Still has some flat spots in the torque curve but that's from the exhaust and guess something I'll just have to live with. 41t sproket I got for Christmas should help out with...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Dec-2005, 19:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,264
Posted By galaxy
Hey, didn't you guys get the news from over...

Hey, didn't you guys get the news from over here...you can't say "Christmas" It's Merry (or Happy) Holiday now!!! NOT!!!!!!!!!! Some people need to get a life. Seriously though, that is a big...
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