How many 996Rs here? [Archive] - Ducati Sporting Club UK

Scottch

24-Feb-2005, 15:49

350 with plaques
150 without

The 150 bikes without plaques were originally reserved for race teams. These 150 bikes had very minor engine differences (something about cylinder head cooling iirc), and as a result were the only true homolagtion bikes for WSB in 2001.

But then, you'd need to be a bit of an anorak to know this :puzzled:

Ian_km - buy it mate, you'll have one of the rarest Ducati's in Britain!

Cheers!

Scott

BDG

24-Feb-2005, 15:49

Originally posted by Ian_km
The reason I asked, is that there is one for sale locally, absolutely immaculate but with no plaque :( and that is kind of putting me off.

I'm sure if you contact Ducati Uk or indeed the factory they could verify the validity by the engine and frame numbers.

smilo006

24-Feb-2005, 16:30

I bought a non plaqued one. Given the earlier discussion, I have asked Ducati, no reply as yet.
I was told that the first 500 had plaques and then a further 150 were made later because of demand. The one I purchased was first registered in September 01.
Those sold on the net went in March.
The engine number on mine finishes in 507, so perhaps some truth in it. To be honest quite happy there is no plaque and it is definitely and without doubt an R.
Looking at the manual on Duc's website, number 1-150 have a different manual that 151 and above. So perhaps the 150 for racing is correct and those that were not sold to race were sold later in 2001:puzzled:

BDG

24-Feb-2005, 16:39

Originally posted by smilo006
I bought a non plaqued one. Given the earlier discussion, I have asked Ducati, no reply as yet.
I was told that the first 500 had plaques and then a further 150 were made later because of demand. The one I purchased was first registered in September 01.
Those sold on the net went in March.
The engine number on mine finishes in 507, so perhaps some truth in it. To be honest quite happy there is no plaque and it is definitely and without doubt an R.
Looking at the manual on Duc's website, number 1-150 have a different manual that 151 and above. So perhaps the 150 for racing is correct and those that were not sold to race were sold later in 2001:puzzled:

Smilo,

Mine was registered Sept 2001 as well, engine number 562, but the plaque number is 209:puzzled::puzzled:

adam

24-Feb-2005, 16:51

oh yes, as Dibble says, I have one close at hand number 023, really is a beauty, go on and buy it, then get the plaque.:bouncy:

Jon

24-Feb-2005, 17:56

Mine is number 11. July 2002 I think you will find that they made over 500. But only numberd with plaques 500 of them

Henners

24-Feb-2005, 18:06

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James

Any more?

[Edited on 25-2-2005 by Henners]

Dibble

24-Feb-2005, 18:13

mine a blinged up'ish Bip ..... can i go on the list ???

so far this year I'm not in DD, dont have an R, dont have a new fangled ugly Ducati ...... so I am beginning to think I just don't fit in here any more ......

http://www.yinandyangcollectibles.com/90750640.gif

24-Feb-2005, 18:15

Originally posted by DIBBLE
mine a blinged up'ish Bip ..... can i go on the list ???

so far this year I'm not in DD, dont have an R, dont have a new fangled ugly Ducati ...... so I am beginning to think I just don't fit in here any more ......

So bugger off then!!

Never liked you anyway!

Unless you want to become the Krispy Kreme official delegate, in which case I take it all back ...

andyb

24-Feb-2005, 20:06

Henners I thought you were against elitist groups....? :lol::lol:

adam

24-Feb-2005, 21:37

there are more out there, the owners are a little shy maybe?

thats it, no more posts, got to that magical number, can the web team put an R next to it?:D

[Edited on 24-2-2005 by adam]

deej

24-Feb-2005, 23:36

Originally posted by DIBBLE
mine a blinged up'ish Bip ..... can i go on the list ???

so far this year I'm not in DD, dont have an R, dont have a new fangled ugly Ducati ...... so I am beginning to think I just don't fit in here any more ......

http://www.yinandyangcollectibles.com/90750640.gif

im with you dibble !!!

a slightly blinged up 748 bip instead of a 996 but loving every minute of owning my duke :bouncy:

deej

24-Feb-2005, 23:36

nice 1 adam :lol::lol::lol:

jerry

24-Feb-2005, 23:45

916 sps they are only numbers all ducati kick ass

Red-leader

24-Feb-2005, 23:58

Well I guess its time you bought another bike. You have had the ST3 4 weeks.
Is it an age thing Henners or have you just to much wonger !
Kev

Henners

25-Feb-2005, 09:21

after all the nice things I've said about you :P

No - the 996R will be my retirement present to myself and it will live it's life in sunnier (and less traffic congested) climes :D

Monty

25-Feb-2005, 09:38

Hey Henry, don't forget Paul James has one..........as well as his MV, ST2, 750ss, etc etc............

John

smilo006

25-Feb-2005, 10:48

Good to hear all the historical details are clear then, Ducati true to form. Interesting to see what Ducati say. In the meantimeI see I am going to have to become a fully paid up member rather than a voyeur!:bouncy:

Henners

25-Feb-2005, 11:33

Originally posted by Monty
Hey Henry, don't forget Paul James has one..........as well as his MV, ST2, 750ss, etc etc............

... I know - I'm trying to emulate his collection - he's my hero :saint:

Henners

27-Feb-2005, 11:26

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James

Any more?

adam

27-Feb-2005, 11:46

no chance of a break away group now Henners. Stuck in the first division.:(

[Edited on 27-2-2005 by adam]

Henners

27-Feb-2005, 11:51

Surprised they're aren't more as board members :puzzled: Anyone know how many 996Rs were registered in the UK?

Dibble

27-Feb-2005, 12:00

oh will u lot pack it in ...... :P

adam

27-Feb-2005, 12:37

what member has had the most avatars in one year?

Dibble

Bungi

27-Feb-2005, 20:30

i have one henners

cant remeber the ltd edt number though, and cant tell you right now coz the damn things round pro twins having an oil leak sorted,
how easy you can fall out of love!!,
hopefully well make it up again soon???

Dibble

27-Feb-2005, 20:31

aaah, forgot about you ... you coming to the BSB at Brands on the 28th March ??

Bungi

28-Feb-2005, 15:12

no pal... i will be watching it on tv though- wave to the cameras .
might go up and take a look at the practice though??

Henners

28-Feb-2005, 19:23

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip

Any more?

[Edited on 28-2-2005 by Henners]

Rip

28-Feb-2005, 21:36

I have one of the exclusive numberless ones, and is now yellow to make it even faster. Roll on TA4.:sing:

JasonBoswell

28-Feb-2005, 23:09

Originally posted by DIBBLE
mine a blinged up'ish Bip ..... can i go on the list ???

so far this year I'm not in DD, dont have an R, dont have a new fangled ugly Ducati ...... so I am beginning to think I just don't fit in here any more ......

Do you think we can get some little numbered plaques made up for those with scruffy Bips wearing a few bits of ebay'd carbon?????

The list so far:

Dibble, TP, JB ....

Henners

14-May-2005, 20:06

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners

Any more?

14-May-2005, 20:12

Henners? I didn't know you had one? Recent addition?

This thread and the noise about 996R's is really annoying me! Don't get me started on the fact that this bike isn't eligible for Desmo Due ... but, I SO want one!!!

I hate you all - barstewards!!!

Henners

14-May-2005, 21:02

.. bought her this evening. No. 135 with 908 miles and perfect in every detail. I've wanted this bike forever, all the buying and selling to get here was an interesting journey, however, now I've found the one. Very happy bunny :sing:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-1.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-2.jpg

14-May-2005, 21:06

:o :o

I'm SO JEALOUS!!!!

I'm going to sulk a bit now ... where's my calculator ...

tetol

14-May-2005, 21:23

could have swept the leaves up henners

adam

14-May-2005, 21:35

did you get it from Bristol?

Jon

14-May-2005, 21:50

Henners I hate to pour cold water on your dreams, But should the lower vents on the side panels be shown has carbon!!!!!!!!!

adam

14-May-2005, 21:59

I have a feeling this one came from bristol, its one i looked at quite a while ago, and the dealer couldnt give me an explanation why the vents were red. Did you get the extras with it including the ecu? He had to get these from Ducati as the bike came from japan and came over without Termis,stand ect.

Henners

14-May-2005, 22:31

.. she's real.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-3.jpg

14-May-2005, 22:35

Henry - she's lovely:D
I take it all back, about me feeling sorry for you last week:P

When you going to bring her out then?

C:)

psychlist

14-May-2005, 22:55

Originally posted by JasonBoswell
Do you think we can get some little numbered plaques made up for those with scruffy Bips wearing a few bits of ebay'd carbon?????

The list so far:

Dibble, TP, JB ....
.......and me!

I'd better get one of them there plaque thingies so I can have an "R" too ;)

Henners

14-May-2005, 23:49

I'd better get one of them there plaque thingies so I can have an "R" too

... try ebay :P Hopefully see you tomorrow.

14-May-2005, 23:50

I think I've seen enough of this thread, and heard enough about 996R's.

:(

andyb

14-May-2005, 23:51

ditto

Jon

14-May-2005, 23:58

Originally posted by Henners
.. she's real.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-3.jpg

Sorry TP, Andy.

I've no doubt she's real Henners, just different. The ohlins forks have a different colour center too:o

14-May-2005, 23:59

The jealousy ... :( :(

15-May-2005, 00:02

Originally posted by TP
I think I've seen enough of this thread, and heard enough about 996R's.

:(

In hindsight perhaps I was a bit abrupt - I'm just jealous. I want one - a lot.

:saint:

Henners

15-May-2005, 00:03

.. imported from Japan however confirmed by DUK. I'm having her dynoed to prove full power. Spent most of her days in a Geisha house apparently. Isn't there something ironic about a Japanese inport that isn't an IL4 ?

Jon also mentioned the lower fairing vents being painted rather than exposed carbonfibre - check out the pictures from the launch report:

http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/issues/may01/ducati.htm

[Edited on 14-5-2005 by Henners]

BDG

15-May-2005, 01:10

Congratualtions Henners, i bet you're a very happy man tonight:D

Ian Harris

15-May-2005, 03:02

Originally posted by Henners
So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners

Any more?

As per Dibble's earlier post, I was fortunate enough to pick up Chris Webb's bike , No 315, and what can I say, drop dead gorgeous doesn't even start to do it justice. I started lusting after Ducatis when the Desmo 250 was getting tested against Honda 250 G5s and the like, and when Dave turned up with his original 916 in 1998, I started putting all my shrapnel in a big fcuk-off bottle. After about 6 years I had about £112, so I went for plan b and remortgaged the house.

The bike will be seen circulating in a sedate and dignified (ie slow) manner during a number of southern-based track days!

Henners

15-May-2005, 07:07

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris

Any more?

Rattler

15-May-2005, 10:47

Henners - she's a beauty and no mistake.

I like your style though, start a thread about how many 996Rs there are in the club and then subtely add yours to the list - choice !!!;)

You're a lucky man and this has only heightened my desire to get another one - best get the staff out trawling the web and small adds..

Tim

BDG

16-May-2005, 01:27

Originally posted by Henners
So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris

Any more?

The 11th is Banoffee, the one thats on the board for sale at the moment.

Nobody got an answer as to how many Ducati UK brought into the country yet, anyone on good terms with the folks there to get an answer?

Henners

16-May-2005, 08:04

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Banoffee

Any more?

andyb

16-May-2005, 10:50

Originally posted by Henners
So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Banoffee

Any more?

Bit common aint they?;):P

Jon

16-May-2005, 20:28

Yeah, about 2% of the club membership:)

lizzie

16-May-2005, 20:59

There'll be another at the Snetterton trackday belonging to another member called Adam, who's not a message board regular.

Henners

16-May-2005, 22:23

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Banoffee
Adam

Any more?

adam

16-May-2005, 22:24

TWO adams, TWO 996r's excellent.

Henners

09-Jul-2005, 16:51

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Will he remember to update :puzzled: (ex-Banoffee)
Adam

Any more?

09-Jul-2005, 16:55

TP - 998R

:D

Henners

09-Jul-2005, 17:11

... you're in the wrong thread :P Go and start your own :lol:

Well done - good choice. Wondered what you were up to when I saw the 996 was for sale you short stroke lover :burn: you :D

09-Jul-2005, 19:40

Originally posted by Henners
... you're in the wrong thread :P Go and start your own :lol:

Well done - good choice. Wondered what you were up to when I saw the 996 was for sale you short stroke lover :burn: you :D

:D

:D

:D

Well what can I say .... I've been kicked out, a more exclusive clique then that 996R clique even?

Second generation testastretta in the classic shape anyone?

:lol:

ericthered40

09-Jul-2005, 19:58

Well done TP enjoy

I am going for 996R or 998R over the winter but just can’t make me mind up as to which one

What made you choose the 998R?

I want one for the engine I am still goner make it look like me 916 coz red is borrrrrrrrrrring.
:alien:

weeian

09-Jul-2005, 20:51

Eric your 916 is unique, why have 2 bikes that look the same :puzzled:
get another look for it.

/ian

Jon

09-Jul-2005, 20:55

ericthered40

09-Jul-2005, 21:05

Only jesting, I couldn’t paint an R
but I could put the engine in my bike

:eureka:

10-Jul-2005, 01:38

Originally posted by ericthered40
Well done TP enjoy

I am going for 996R or 998R over the winter but just can’t make me mind up as to which one

What made you choose the 998R?

I want one for the engine I am still goner make it look like me 916 coz red is borrrrrrrrrrring.
:alien:

To be honest Eric I wanted a 996R. It was the compromise deal with another bike I had ordered with my wife.

But I saw this opportunity with the 998R because I knew about it being sold and even though I wanted a 996R (last one of the shape to win WSB and an Aussie rode it as well) this 998 is very special to me. I had a think about it and my wife was keen as well, highly unusual behaviour, so I went for it.

I'm so happy I could cry, in fact I did cry when I first worked out the deal with the owner. Like I say, this particular bike is VERY special to me and I'm so happy that I am the one who is going to have it and treat it like the previous owner did.

It won't be hidden away, it will go on the track as well as the road. And whilst I'm certain I won't be reckless with it I'd like to think I'm still going to open the throttle on it.

COME ON!!!

ericthered40

10-Jul-2005, 02:24

I’m sure you will TP I’m sure you will. :saint:

Rattler

10-Jul-2005, 10:19

Originally posted by TP
Originally posted by ericthered40
Well done TP enjoy

I am going for 996R or 998R over the winter but just can’t make me mind up as to which one

What made you choose the 998R?

I want one for the engine I am still goner make it look like me 916 coz red is borrrrrrrrrrring.
:alien:

To be honest Eric I wanted a 996R. It was the compromise deal with another bike I had ordered with my wife.

But I saw this opportunity with the 998R because I knew about it being sold and even though I wanted a 996R (last one of the shape to win WSB and an Aussie rode it as well) this 998 is very special to me. I had a think about it and my wife was keen as well, highly unusual behaviour, so I went for it.

I'm so happy I could cry, in fact I did cry when I first worked out the deal with the owner. Like I say, this particular bike is VERY special to me and I'm so happy that I am the one who is going to have it and treat it like the previous owner did.

It won't be hidden away, it will go on the track as well as the road. And whilst I'm certain I won't be reckless with it I'd like to think I'm still going to open the throttle on it.

COME ON!!!

Nice one fella - she'll have a very good home I'm sure - enjoy

Tim:ninja:

Henners

10-Jul-2005, 10:47

Originally posted by Rattler
Nice one fella - she'll have a very good home I'm sure - enjoy

Well said Tim - I second that sentiment :)

Now sod off to your own thread Tony :P

nelly

10-Jul-2005, 11:48

TP

I'm over the moon for you
This is BDG on Nellys PC BTW

Jon

10-Jul-2005, 11:51

:cool:

10-Jul-2005, 11:54

:D thanks big fella.

I'm going to have a drool on it later. The forks go back in on Tuesday and I'll be bringing her home.

Woohoo!

[Edited on 10-7-2005 by TP]

10-Jul-2005, 11:56

PS - I think Henners is going to kick me out of his thread soon ...

Sorry mate!

Henners

10-Jul-2005, 22:09

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Adam
Rattler (for the second time ;) )

Any more?

smilo006

11-Jul-2005, 08:21

According to Breakout: "I have 3bikes 2x 996r 1x998r 2x998rs engines:o

BDG

11-Jul-2005, 13:34

I was told by Andrew at Woods that only 55 996R's came into the country officially.

fil2

12-Jul-2005, 11:51

sorry to hijack..........and i know its not quite a 996R or 998R but i reckon there are less 748R's on the board.............

;)

Rattler

12-Jul-2005, 11:52

Originally posted by fil2
sorry to hijack..........and i know its not quite a 996R or 998R but i reckon there are less 748R's on the board.............

;)

There's a good reason for that!!! ;)

breakout

14-Jul-2005, 16:27

I have 2x top clamps and plaques #0247,and#0187, If anybody wants the plaques and the parts to make genuine 996r -s I would be happy to sell the parts including possibly an engine. henners bike looks to have the wrong seat the original seat had the four vents ? henners seat looks like a plastic 998r type (ie apears to be without the carbon highlight around the taillight,I have the factory PLASTIC ,996r seat like new if he wants to keep the bike original;--breakout
My bikes dont count as (996r)s as i have replaced suspension wheels, brakes, levers, master cylinders,footpegs ,airbox ,gastanks, engines exhausts, fuelsystems, throttle bodies,swingarms ,tripleclamps, seats,axles,sprockets,fuelpumps, infact the only 996r parts i used were the frames and some of the bolts.I have almost the entire bikes for sale in little pieces,

Originally posted by BDG
Mine came without a plaque but i have a nice letter from Ducati customer services in Bologna, dated 2001 saying here is your authentic plaque, and its a low number as well.

(could be because the bike was bought at the end of the season and the first owner was a Mr T Bayliss:lol:)

breakout

14-Jul-2005, 16:57

You poor ******* ,no plaque?!!!!!! you got the same name as me;---so I am obligated to sell you a couple,I changed my top clamps and bottomones for the wider spaced corse adjustable offset ones pulled the clamps and the prissy little plaques off;--you guys gotta be joking!!!the plaques are #0187,and #0247,one guy really needed a bike cover so I feltI should help him,with your name and the problem of no plaque you really need one or two of my genuine 996r plaques,---whats it worth? BREAKOUT WITH A PLAQUE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LOOK THE OTHER GUYS IN THE FACE AND EVERYBODY WILL KNOW YOU GO A GENUINE ONE (996R) I JUST GOTTA HELP YOU .PETER BOSWELL

Originally posted by JasonBoswell
Originally posted by DIBBLE
mine a blinged up'ish Bip ..... can i go on the list ???

so far this year I'm not in DD, dont have an R, dont have a new fangled ugly Ducati ...... so I am beginning to think I just don't fit in here any more ......

Do you think we can get some little numbered plaques made up for those with scruffy Bips wearing a few bits of ebay'd carbon?????

The list so far:

Dibble, TP, JB ....

Henners

14-Jul-2005, 20:12

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Adam
Rattler (for the second time)
RichardF

Any more?

MARTIN H

08-Aug-2005, 12:22

Now then! Anyone wanna buy a Multistrada?

Rattler

08-Aug-2005, 12:27

So now with 14 996Rs in the DSC, what with the inevitable raced, stolen, lost, totalled ones, etc..., how many do we reckon are left in the UK?

Could we be close to having a third of the UK's 996Rs in the DSC?

BDG

08-Aug-2005, 13:40

Originally posted by MARTIN H
Now then! Anyone wanna buy a Multistrada?

Congratulations Martin, was it the other one in the North East we spoke about?

MARTIN H

08-Aug-2005, 14:44

Yes the one in Newcastle. Have not told my girlfriend yet as I am trying to think of a plausible reason for me buying it instead of doing one of the bathrooms in the house! I could really do with someone buying my multistrada even though I have not advertised it. That way I could invent a straight swap scenario?!! "Look Dear its 2 years older than my multistrada, but worth the same so I did a straight swap" Do you think she will fall for it? No me neither. I kind of realise I will have to sell the MS as I cannot really justify having the both of them. Strange really that I bought the MS coz I was struggling with my size on my 996s and did not miss it at all at first but eventually started hankering after the pain of a 996 again.

I know the MS really is the better bike for my uses at the moment, but nothing is for ever and I could always change back! I have not bothered putting it up for sale as I noticed you had mentioned selling yours and then someone else posted theirs for sale. I know its only a few weeks ago at Raid the Lakes that I said to you how I loved the MS and would be keeping it! but a 996r was very high on my list of must haves before I'm too old.

I am not too bothered about the investment side of things but its kind of nice to realise that I could probably got my money back in the future as its only got 2500 miles on it and I got it for a reasonable price. I could have spent the same kind of money on a k5 or r1 and eventually take quite a big hit come trade in time?

Just scared of what the missus is going to say! Though I am selling my XJR (Jaguar not Yamaha!) to buy her something she can drive the 2 critters around in and the shopping etc while I run around in my 5 year old van so she cant say too much! Still scared though as she does not get bikes at all.

Rattler

08-Aug-2005, 14:57

Stand up for yourself man!!! - what's wrong with you ?????/

Tell her you found it!!!! ;)

MARTIN H

08-Aug-2005, 16:26

I have only just got rid of one black eye!

JPM

08-Aug-2005, 16:36

Martin does this mean the next run up Hartside I'm really going to have a struggle chasing you up there?

Bet you can wait to get some serious miles on her... :D

MARTIN H

08-Aug-2005, 17:13

Originally posted by JPM
Martin does this mean the next run up Hartside I'm really going to have a struggle chasing you up there?

Bet you can wait to get some serious miles on her... :D

I feel a France trip coming on! Now where did I put those Helibars? Oh yes I just sold them!! :(

Hartside? I dont know if the extra 50 bhp on the 996 will help up there! I will have again to get used to not being able to see over the walls and into the dips etc, Scary!

I am partly blaming Lily for my renewed interest in the 996 because of 2 incidents at Raid the Lakes. One being when I was pottering along that road just after the petrol stop there I was wondering where everyone was and if I had gone on the correct road then I heard what I first assumed to be a Lancaster bomber she came past at a speed of about 80mph quicker than I was doing and made me jump, Lovely! The second was a few hours later following her and Gizmo up to Hartside and listening to those termis. Its funny how such little things have such a big effect. Thanks Lily.

I will be putting some miles on the R as soon as I get my hands on it! Cant wait. :D

Henners

12-Aug-2005, 23:01

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Adam
Rattler (for the second time)
RichardF
Martin H

Any more?

i porter

11-Oct-2005, 17:49

Hi, im No 122, please to meet you. Just had suspension sorted at Kais, Atherton. Had 68 Ohlins spring fitted. Now for the blueprint.

This is going to be a nice Duke.

Henners

11-Oct-2005, 18:03

... fine choice :D

Henners

11-Oct-2005, 18:05

Update

So thats:

BDG #209
Smilo
Desmo996R #277
adam #023
Jon #011
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners #135
Ian Harris #315
Adam
Rattler
RichardF
Martin H
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[Edited on 11-10-2005 by Henners]

MARTIN H

11-Oct-2005, 18:05

Come on Henners sort the list out!

i porter what else did you have done to the suspension? Got back from Portugal on Friday went straight into my garage to check on the bikes and there is a nice little puddle of fork oil under one side of the forks! Am thinking of having the bike set up a little better for my weight and have used Maxton in the past, Whats your thoughts on Kais?

MARTIN H

11-Oct-2005, 18:06

That was quick! you are on the ball, hows the weather? It was just breaking when I left the Algarve on Thursday evening.

i porter

23-Oct-2005, 19:08

Hi, sorry for delay.been out the country. Just had stiffer spring fitted and set up for my weight 14st with leathers etc, quick road rides and the odd track day

Sag now down to about 10- 15mm. Is now a firmer ride. Still getting used to it. Im pants at giving feed back. Wont know till ive gone out with the lads for a good blast.
The lads at KAIS seemed to know what they were talking about though. Cost £85 for Ohlins 68 spring and set up and all the coffee you can drink.