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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Dec-2005, 16:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,631
Posted By MarioP
Ducati Croydon? Warranty on slipper clutch?

Hi guys,

I bought approx. a year ago a brand new Ducati Performance slipper clutch for my 996S.

Last month one of the disks broke and I tried to contact Ducati Croydon (Marcello Martino) to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2005, 14:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,452
Posted By MarioP
I could be completely wrong on this one, but have...

I could be completely wrong on this one, but have you checked the throttle sensor? I was having similar problems at low revs (the engine was engaging and disengaging too abruptly), and the mecs...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2005, 07:33
Replies: 43
Views: 5,141
Posted By MarioP
Do I qualify????

Do I qualify????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 15:38
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Guys, just a quick update on my situation, if you...

Guys, just a quick update on my situation, if you are interested:

My local Ducati people took the cylinder's head off and confirmed that there is a bent valve and a damaged piston. They also told me...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Thanks guys! I am still not 100% that a loose...

Thanks guys!

I am still not 100% that a loose belt could cause a tooth to slip, which in turn could damage the distribution system by having a valve hit the piston, but I have a strong feeling it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 20:33
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Great question, but do not have the answer... If...

Great question, but do not have the answer...

If they do not, does it mean that a tooth slipped?

The guys who replaced my belt shims will check the bike, but what are the questions I should ask to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 20:03
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Here is another view where you can see better...

Here is another view where you can see better where the rocker broke and the damage on the head as well (bottom right)...

Enough, 'cause it is too painful to watch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 20:01
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Here is the "bad guy"...

Here is the "bad guy"...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 20:01
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Here you can see the damage to the head cover!...

Here you can see the damage to the head cover! Powerful stuff...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 20:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Here you can see how loose the belt is. Is it...

Here you can see how loose the belt is. Is it normal?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 19:58
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Here you can see where the rocker snapped (top...

Here you can see where the rocker snapped (top left)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 14:37
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
Guys, Thanks for all your comments and nice...

Guys,

Thanks for all your comments and nice words!

Paul (rockhopper), could the opposite be true: could a stress fracture of one of the rockers cause the belt tension to loosen up a bit?

Just try...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 02:07
Replies: 25
Views: 3,996
Posted By MarioP
One of my rockers perforated the cylinder head cover!

Guys, today I am an unhappy man:

Yesterday I was doing an evening session at BH (with simon748 - ciao simon) when I heard a noise from the engine and the bike shut down.

Today I stripped everything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2005, 12:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By MarioP
interesting thought...

interesting thought...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 21:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By MarioP
I did not get any comments on the Power Commander...

I did not get any comments on the Power Commander option...

In addition, do you also have to install reverse shifting (1st up and all others down) with the quickshifter or are the two options...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 07:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By MarioP
To the best of my knowledge, Ducati prototype...

To the best of my knowledge, Ducati prototype dept. told me that bike has a 998r bottom engine, 999r top engine and a 996r cooling system, with a dyno test showing 147hp. I do not know much more than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 07:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By MarioP
Thanks again guys...

Thanks again guys...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 22:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By MarioP
PCIII + quickshifter

Gentlemen,

I am interested in your comments/suggestions on the following topic:

I am toying with the idea of installing a Power Commander III with the USB port also compatible with the installation...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 22:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By MarioP
Thanks mate!

Thanks mate!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2005, 12:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By MarioP
Generator for tire warmers

Gentlemen,

Does any of you use a generator for the tire warmers when a power outlet is not available (e.g. foreign tracks)? I have diamond tire warmers, with a consumption of approx. 1200W and was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2005, 19:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,169
Posted By MarioP
Will do. Thanks mate!

Will do. Thanks mate!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2005, 14:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,169
Posted By MarioP
I second Frank's comments. 45' track time seems a...

I second Frank's comments. 45' track time seems a bit too short to put in practice what they teach you. I will probably do BH with ESS on June 15 and then report back.

ciao, Mario
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jun-2005, 08:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By MarioP
Jools, You are right, I want to know what sort...

Jools,

You are right, I want to know what sort of average times I might find in the fast group on a trackday, but these replies are still providing me with a reference point, based on the bikes and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Jun-2005, 23:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By MarioP
Circuits\' average \"fast\" times

Gentlemen,

Just for fun, I wanted to find out how slow I am compared to some of you (fast riders), so I was wondering if you could give me an idea of the average or top "fast times" for some of the...
Forum: Tyres 06-Jun-2005, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,806
Posted By MarioP
I would go with Supercorsa SC1 rear and SC2...

I would go with Supercorsa SC1 rear and SC2 front, 180mm on rear. I am also trying Metzel Racetec 190mm and I love them (made by Pirelli), even though I might go with 180mm rear on the next...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2005, 00:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,170
Posted By MarioP
Thanks mate!

Thanks mate!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2005, 17:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,170
Posted By MarioP
Mike, News from Dibble in his U2U? I too bought...

Mike,

News from Dibble in his U2U? I too bought an item from them but have not paid them yet since they haven't replied to my email messages.

Ciao, Mario
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-May-2005, 14:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,364
Posted By MarioP
Thanks Tony!!!

Thanks Tony!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-May-2005, 08:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,142
Posted By MarioP
Andy, my mate (996S) and I (998/9) will be...

Andy,

my mate (996S) and I (998/9) will be there.

See you there.

Ciao, Mario
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 20:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,437
Posted By MarioP
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-May-2005, 20:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,364
Posted By MarioP
I know I am asking a stupid question, so...

I know I am asking a stupid question, so apologies in advance, but could somebody explain to me (in simple terms) the differences in the various courses ESS offers (e.g.: Sports Day, Pace Day,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-May-2005, 16:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By MarioP
would that be the national circuit?

would that be the national circuit?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 16:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By MarioP
Thanks mate!

Thanks mate!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2005, 09:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,437
Posted By MarioP
MR_S, similarly to JC, I do not know much about...

MR_S, similarly to JC, I do not know much about the Ride Height Tool, and the link you posted does not seem to work for me. Any possibility you could re-check if the link works or send me the pdf...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2005, 12:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By MarioP
What paint to colour my 998 fairings?

Hi guys,

I have some pieces of fairings (nose cone and biposto seat) that I would like to paint in red to have them match my standard red Ducati side fairings.

I live in London. Any idea on what...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Apr-2005, 21:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By MarioP
I might come if the weather is nice...

I might come if the weather is nice enough...

But will not book and just show up on the day

Ciao
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 22:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,908
Posted By MarioP
Thanks...

Thanks...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 21:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,908
Posted By MarioP
Has anybody used Apex Trackday?

Hi there,

I am planning to go to Snetterton on April 12th with Apex Trackday and was just wondering if anybody had tried them before and had any feedback on these organisers.

Thanks, Mario
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2005, 21:38
Replies: 20
Views: 2,746
Posted By MarioP
Protectors - When I got my bike, I spoke with...

Protectors -

When I got my bike, I spoke with one of the engineers at the Ducati factory prototype department and he told me not to install any crash protectors, not even the ones which fit in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 17:20
Replies: 40
Views: 7,126
Posted By MarioP
do I qualify???

do I qualify???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 17:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By MarioP
I thought about just swapping tires, but I will...

I thought about just swapping tires, but I will also ride my bike on the road (sometimes) and did not want to risk damaging the OZ wheels. Plus, I have already bought the other pair of wheels...

My...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2005, 08:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By MarioP
I thought about that DCR, but wouldn't I have the...

I thought about that DCR, but wouldn't I have the same 'reverse problem? I.e. not being able to fit my prototype OZ wheels, which I now mount, onto the standard 998 or 999 arm. Am I missing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 21:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By MarioP
Andy, I want to be able to swap between 2 sets...

Andy,

I want to be able to swap between 2 sets of wheels (one with Supercorsa tyres, and the other with full wets) when I go to track days.

Mario
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Feb-2005, 21:23
Replies: 77
Views: 14,680
Posted By MarioP
I just booked on March 6 at BH Indy with Focused...

I just booked on March 6 at BH Indy with Focused Events at £125.

Hope to meet some of you there (or this Sunday Feb 20th at Silverstone Nat'l with 100%bikes - thanks to rattler again for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 19:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By MarioP
My new rear wheel does not fit!

Hi guys,

I need your help in finding someone who can help me get and assemble the necessary parts to fit a 999 rear wheel onto a 998 prototype dual swing arm.

Situation: My 998 prototype has a rear...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Feb-2005, 19:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,574
Posted By MarioP
Been there 3 times in the past 3 months and...

Been there 3 times in the past 3 months and nothing to report on noise
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2005, 11:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,297
Posted By MarioP
Just spoke with Marcus at PH and will probably go...

Just spoke with Marcus at PH and will probably go and see him this saturday.

Spoke with Ducati Lonson South anf the DP rearsets do not fit my bike because of some custom exhast pipe work around...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2005, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,297
Posted By MarioP
Rearsets for 998

Based on previou suggestions I received from some of you, I am plannig to replace the stock rearsets with after-market rigid (rathen than folding) footpegs, possibly adjustable. This would help...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 20:57
Replies: 15
Views: 3,933
Posted By MarioP
You will not recognise my bike because it is in...

You will not recognise my bike because it is in stealth mode (could not risk destroying the irreplaceable carbon fairing!)

See attached.

ciao
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 14:29
Replies: 0
Views: 2,598
Posted By MarioP
Silverstone Nat\'l - 20 Feb

Anyone coming? I will be there.

Ciao:roll:
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