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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 03:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By edwyun
the gauges are sealed units and it's very...

the gauges are sealed units and it's very difficult to remove the bevel without damaging the glass. if you send it to a professional, they could prolly open the gauge up and paint the needle...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 03:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,620
Posted By edwyun
for the starter motor rubber boot, poke a hole on...

for the starter motor rubber boot, poke a hole on the bottom of the rubber boot so that any moisture can drain out (ie: need a somewhat decent sized hole to avoid capillary action).

also put some...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 02:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By edwyun
Note: The sump plug's socket opening is tapered...

Note:
The sump plug's socket opening is tapered so it's easy to think the socket is fully in place when it's not. Then when you try to loosen it or torque it, it strips the soft plug. Happens...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jan-2006, 04:39
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By edwyun
sorry about that - :D yup 15/39

sorry about that - :D
yup 15/39
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jan-2006, 00:09
Replies: 17
Views: 2,709
Posted By edwyun
std was 15/37 but most switch to 13/39. some go...

std was 15/37 but most switch to 13/39. some go to 40-42 for better acceleration but lower top end (but then you will prolly need a longer chain).
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Dec-2005, 06:08
Replies: 14
Views: 1,852
Posted By edwyun
dinged rims can also be due to tire profile. on...

dinged rims can also be due to tire profile.

on the 900SS bikes the front was usually a 120/70. Some 900SS/CR's came with 120/60's and this frequently caused bent front rims. Switching to a 120/70...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Dec-2005, 03:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,701
Posted By edwyun
Where are you located? I know of several and one...

Where are you located? I know of several and one in France (last time I checked).
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Dec-2005, 03:25
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By edwyun
I always heard that those carb heaters never...

I always heard that those carb heaters never really helped.

I mean, the engine has to be hot for the oil to be able to heat the carbs for easy starting. BUT, to get the engine hot enough, you have...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Nov-2005, 05:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By edwyun
I wonder if those food vacuum sealers work??? ...

I wonder if those food vacuum sealers work??? :roll:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Nov-2005, 03:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By edwyun
You can still get some rust by doing so. As you...

You can still get some rust by doing so. As you prolly know, use some fogging oil or WD40 to coat the inside of the tank prior to storage. Only problem is getting that film off when you put the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Oct-2005, 00:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By edwyun
Frank: Gas = petrol over here =) What I meant...

Frank:

Gas = petrol over here =)

What I meant was to keep your tank full whenever the bike is going to be garaged/parked/stored. That's assuming your tank has no water/rust.

You guys have water...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Oct-2005, 03:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By edwyun
Good reminder! Another tip that most riders use...

Good reminder!

Another tip that most riders use is to fill your tank fully with gas (petrol?) immediately before garaging/parking/storing the bike so that moisture can't condense inside the tank...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Oct-2005, 23:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,383
Posted By edwyun
I've seen them in photos and in person several...

I've seen them in photos and in person several times up close. The silver metalflake on the Paul Smart was overdone from the original and looks too much like tin foil.

The sport classics definitely...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Oct-2005, 06:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,877
Posted By edwyun
Dunno what to say about this...

Dunno what to say about this one...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/girthy/jokerfront1.jpg
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2005, 06:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,758
Posted By edwyun
No words to describe this pic....[shaking head]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/girthy/jokerfront1.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Oct-2005, 03:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By edwyun
I know a 5.75 rim will fit (Marvic makesthem for...

I know a 5.75 rim will fit (Marvic makesthem for our bikes). Haven't heard about a 6.0 rim fitting, as most won't try that size as there is no need on a carby 900ss.

But I guess the real issue is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Oct-2005, 23:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,877
Posted By edwyun
Why THESE...

Why THESE colors/colours:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-DUCATI-748_W0QQitemZ4580882664QQcategoryZ49990QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Sep-2005, 00:59
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
Yes, I think you did get a good deal! :bouncy:

Yes, I think you did get a good deal! :bouncy:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2005, 17:13
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
I think Ducati Kaemna still has that...

I think Ducati Kaemna still has that tangential/spaghetti system

http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=385

Also, while Ducati dealers and Termignoni dealers will...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2005, 16:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By edwyun
I would think a 180/55 will work, but you may or...

I would think a 180/55 will work, but you may or may not have some clearance issues with the rear hugger depending on tire manufacturer. A 170 and a 180 will normally fit a 5.5 rear rim.

While the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2005, 02:44
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
I would think primarily cost - it's much easier...

I would think primarily cost - it's much easier to stamp those OEM crossovers than the spaghetti's. Also, I think you need to have a modded engine to fully enjoy the benefits of the larger diameter...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Sep-2005, 18:15
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
Chi: That's a nice example of an FE and no...

Chi:

That's a nice example of an FE and no reserve!!! No need to sell a kidney
:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Sep-2005, 17:52
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
Wow, those are really sweet! Who makes them...

Wow, those are really sweet! Who makes them (they don't look like the std. Termi spaghetti's)? Are they equal length? Any dyno figures?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Sep-2005, 03:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,517
Posted By edwyun
I'd bring it back to where you purchased it new...

I'd bring it back to where you purchased it new and have them fix it - it's too new for you to have to deal with stuff like that.

Did you lift up the tank recently? When putting the tank back, you...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Sep-2005, 02:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By edwyun
Yes, you got it. They space is held by the bolts...

Yes, you got it. They space is held by the bolts in the left fork leg. Put the axle back in all the way, tighten the bolts on the left fork leg, then loosen the axle again. It should come out this...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 04:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,459
Posted By edwyun
Hard to tell from your description but... If...

Hard to tell from your description but...

If there is no boss for the kickstarter on the right, lower, rear side of the crankcase, it should be a 1996 or 1997 motor.

If the oil screen plug is just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 04:07
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By edwyun
IMHO, I think you're correct - because the SS...

IMHO, I think you're correct - because the SS bikes were made in such high numbers and they don't really have any real racing history behind them, they won't demand a high price as a collectible. It...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 04:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,847
Posted By edwyun
twisties and such, I've been getting 120 miles...

twisties and such, I've been getting 120 miles before the light comes on.

highways/freeways, I've been getting 150-160 miles before the light comes on (I once got 188 miles including reserve and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 03:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By edwyun
did you loosen the bolts on the bottom of both...

did you loosen the bolts on the bottom of both fork legs? if so, therein lies the problem. you only need to loosen the bolts on the right fork leg. the bolts on the left fork leg should be tight...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Sep-2005, 01:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Posted By edwyun
Dynoed the system and here are the results (all...

Dynoed the system and here are the results (all in SAE, although the dynos are taken on different dynos and of course on different dates):

BEFORE: OEM Mikuni carbs, Dynojet stage II, BMC airfilter...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Sep-2005, 03:59
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By edwyun
Yup - no problem with heat. Alex Ortner uses one...

Yup - no problem with heat. Alex Ortner uses one that is similar on his 300 lb 2-valver. They (and my custom spaghetti's) were all built by Doug Cook @ ARC Fabrication. He works out of the BCM...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Sep-2005, 05:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By edwyun
Kinda expensive...

Kinda expensive but:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4555590492&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Aug-2005, 18:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Posted By edwyun
Thanks all. I did dyno the system, but due to...

Thanks all.

I did dyno the system, but due to high humidity, the numbers are a bit suspect. Plus, I installed the dual FCR's at the same time and only got to dyno the low mount system, which...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Aug-2005, 04:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,684
Posted By edwyun
Custom spaghetti\'s with sound clips

Here's my page about the custom spaghetti's with sound
clips!

http://www.geocities.com/edwyun/spaghetti.html

enjoy =)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Aug-2005, 05:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,770
Posted By edwyun
If youdo get a pair of used ignitions, stick with...

If youdo get a pair of used ignitions, stick with the newer/updated OEM Shindengen and not the older OEM Kokusan.

FWIW
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2005, 02:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By edwyun
check here for the particulars on the FE's....

check here for the particulars on the FE's. =)

http://www.geocities.com/edwyun/myears.html


BTW, found 149 FE's worldwide. Only 651 to go!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2005, 03:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,451
Posted By edwyun
I personally know of two 93 900SS's with over...

I personally know of two 93 900SS's with over 40,000 miles each and a 95 900SS with over 75,000 miles. The engines are very robust. If you keep them in shape and do the regular maintenance, they...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jul-2005, 05:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,454
Posted By edwyun
Thanks for the props Frank. If it helps 1 rider...

Thanks for the props Frank. If it helps 1 rider conceptualize how to adjust suspensions, then it's all good!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jul-2005, 02:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,298
Posted By edwyun
Thoughts from across the pond...

Just wanted to express my sympathies and thoughts & prayers for all of you over the pond in the UK. I know when I was a block away from the WTC on 9/11 and escaped, it was and still is something...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jul-2005, 05:54
Replies: 54
Views: 13,293
Posted By edwyun
JR: Care to shoot me a pic of your FE234 for the...

JR:

Care to shoot me a pic of your FE234 for the FE registry?

http://www.geocities.com/edwyun/registry.html

125 of 800 located so far... :sing:

[Edited on 7-7-2005 by edwyun]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jun-2005, 01:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,316
Posted By edwyun
lol :sing:

lol

:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Jun-2005, 05:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,316
Posted By edwyun
Wanna see a frame...

Wanna see a frame crack?!?!

http://www.tlplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48595
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2005, 03:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,872
Posted By edwyun
if the 851/888 slipons are for the OEM diameter...

if the 851/888 slipons are for the OEM diameter headers, they should work on the carbed 900ss bikes as high mounts too.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2005, 04:48
Replies: 23
Views: 3,872
Posted By edwyun
header openings will fit but the mounting...

header openings will fit but the mounting locations for the cans/bike may not. I know some have been able to make them work, but it depends on the particular manufacturer. I would say it's not just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2005, 03:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By edwyun
Bolts: 779.1.094.1B (the ones for the hex/allen...

Bolts: 779.1.094.1B (the ones for the hex/allen wrenches are 779.5.001.1A)
Delrin Washer: 0797.03.010


Enjoy!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2005, 03:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By edwyun
The carbed SS bikes were technically from 91/92 -...

The carbed SS bikes were technically from 91/92 - 97 worldwide and 91/92 - 98 in the US (the 900FE and 900CR for the US market were model year 1998).

98 was also the year of the newer FI SS bikes. ...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Apr-2005, 05:27
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By edwyun
strange... I personally know of several carbed...

strange...

I personally know of several carbed 944HC kits in the US that have over 30-40,000 hard miles on them each with no problems. one guy recently upped it to the BCM 966HC kit because the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2005, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,100
Posted By edwyun
Frank: the 2 people that use these systems...

Frank:

the 2 people that use these systems report that heat and the shock are not an issue. the builder et al are working on a similar system for street use. some here int he US are trying to geet...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2005, 00:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,100
Posted By edwyun
what about.....? (just whetting your and my...

what about.....? (just whetting your and my whistle!)

http://tommyboyrace.smugmug.com/gallery/444052

[Edited on 7-4-2005 by edwyun]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Jan-2005, 04:24
Replies: 36
Views: 6,793
Posted By edwyun
the rectifier in the pic looks like an old one...

the rectifier in the pic looks like an old one and not one of the 2(?) updated ones for the carbed SS bikes.
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