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[domski]

Originally posted by psychlist

Oh yes they did :P

You're quite right, you did!!

I must have missed that, sorry

[spinoli1]

Warning: Thread Hijack imminent.

Re: First priority - having suspension work done.

One of the things I was most happy to find when I got my first 996s was the high quality of the stock suspension compared to my previous blade and TL1000S (yes, yes, I know.......

Likewise on my 998Bip, the stock Showa forks and Ohlins rear give a good range of effective adjustment and I wouldn't say that reworking of the components is a major priority. Using standard adjustments I have got it set up so that I can scuttle around the track at a fair old lick without getting seasick.

That said, once my credit situation has recovered from the decimation it experienced last winter, I will probably be sending the forks off to K-Tech, to work their magic (they did my TL which really DID need their help).

So to sum up, I still reckon my list of favourites is OK, but maybe some suspension work next.

Anyway, Good Heavens Man, where's the bling in a tiny little K-Tech sticker.

Spinoli

[Edited on 27-5-2005 by spinoli1]

[Rob748]

Yes, I can see where you're all coming from and I'm amazed by the response. I have been quite fortunate really as the bike is loaded with extras already - barnett clutch + open cover, marchesini wheels, termignonis, and lashings of carbon fibre. I just wondered what everybodies opinions were. I am going to get the seat recovered in black alcantara suede - remember seeing three 916's parked up at Donington in the mid 90's and to say they looked exquisite would be an understatement. Also thinking of helibars to give it a bit more everyday usability, not decided yet. Does any firm make slightly longer mirror housings to improve the rearward view, I generally like to know if there are any other vehicles coming up fast. The standard mirrors look nice but by the time you see anything in them it would be too late.

[Chrisiball]

U2U me if you want your seat covering in alcantara ive done a few peoples bikes on the board, £25 posted back to you!

Not the clearest of pics but...

[ericthered40]

Panting it the right colour

[L3OONY]

Originally posted by ericthered40
Panting it the right colour

Eric, given the absence of indicators, is this a track bike?

(Where do the pants come in to it? )

Looks the nuts too, by the way!

[Edited on 1-6-2005 by L3OONY]

[Totto]

For the best list i have found d/oad this

http://www.ducsunlimited.com/mod/duc-upgrades.doc


It ten pages long
And you will need big pockets do do it all

[rcgbob44]

Eric 40
Nice machine!

[Rob748]

Totto - that's a great link, thanks.

[ericthered40]

Originally posted by L3OONY

Eric, given the absence of indicators, is this a track bike?

(Where do the pants come in to it? )

Looks the nuts too, by the way!

[Edited on 1-6-2005 by L3OONY]

Not to much road riding but just stick me arm out like the old days. I don't like indicators


Don't know were the pants came from I wear a thong