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Jonzi
27-Dec-2012, 18:05
I've got myself a Ducati 600ss that was raced by Ian, #100 last year

I have had the belts done. Oil changed, valves shimmed (I think, this is all new to me!), fitted a full fairing some other little bits and going to get a quick action throttle

What else should I do? Is it worth getting a dynojet stage 2? Refurb the rear shock?

Cheers
chris.p
27-Dec-2012, 18:34
I've got myself a Ducati 600ss that was raced by Ian, #100 last year

I have had the belts done. Oil changed, valves shimmed (I think, this is all new to me!), fitted a full fairing some other little bits and going to get a quick action throttle

What else should I do? Is it worth getting a dynojet stage 2? Refurb the rear shock?

Cheers



Get the suspension set to suit your weight.


Chris:burn:
SeeleyG50
27-Dec-2012, 18:36
Welcome.

You're gonna love it.

The only thing you need to modify further, for the time being, is your brain. Re calibrate to 'If in doubt, flat out'. :D

Seriously, get a few track days/practice when you can and then think about further mods. :biaggi:

Andy
#33
mat2hew
27-Dec-2012, 18:48
What else should I do?

check everything, nuts and bolts, check everything for leaks or cracks and wiggle everything to make sure it isn't going to fall off, clean it, check your wheel bearings and head bearings.

and most importantly, get some practice riding it.
Si1208
27-Dec-2012, 19:11
Welcome!!

+1 to all of the above. Be wary of trying the Dynojet thing unless you have free access to dyno time and endless patience. Don't ask me how I know :rolleyes: ...but if you really want to go for it, I have a stage 2 kit knocking around somewhere in the garage :D

Simon #74
dunlop0_1
27-Dec-2012, 20:08
What Andy and Matt said is spot on. :D
Cranker V2
28-Dec-2012, 11:25
Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way. :roll:
dunlop0_1
28-Dec-2012, 12:15
Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way. :roll:

Oh you are awful. :lol:
Jonzi
28-Dec-2012, 14:37
Go to Asda or any other big supermarket to get a few big cardboard boxes. You will need them to put the bits of bike in at some point during the season. Its far easier to transport it home this way. :roll:

Bike for sale. One careful owner.

Thanks for all the advice, even Crankers!

I'm off to Cartagena in jan on the bike. Will see how she goes then and consider the dyno stuff after.
mat2hew
30-Dec-2012, 12:42
Will see how she goes then and consider the dyno stuff after.

it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.
mat2hew
30-Dec-2012, 12:43
it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.

although 100mph round Gerrards feels pretty quick!
dunlop0_1
30-Dec-2012, 13:49
it will go really slow,,,,,, they all do, and it will go slow when you've spent £££ on it. the biggest improvement is always rider improvement.

Spot on. :D
dunlop0_1
30-Dec-2012, 13:52
although 100mph round Gerrards feels pretty quick!

Hey Matt. I remember when Gerrards was bit slower for me and you. :lol:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q289/dunlop0_1/DSC_4492-1.jpg
Ghost
30-Dec-2012, 21:12
Hey Matt. I remember when Gerrards was bit slower for me and you. :lol:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q289/dunlop0_1/DSC_4492-1.jpg
Lol I remember that well, it cost me a win as I thought they had stopped it, Kev P slipped past for the Win with me second, then they did stop it, Bugger. :D

Any tips for me next year please. Putting it into Gerrards flat does take some bottle, but it is doable. :eek:
SeeleyG50
30-Dec-2012, 22:31
Lol I remember that well, it cost me a win as I thought they had stopped it, Kev P slipped past for the Win with me second, then they did stop it, Bugger. :D

Any tips for me next year please. Putting it into Gerrards flat does take some bottle, but it is doable. :eek:

Yeah, I can, on me push bike :frog: Let me know when your gonna try it Phil. I'll buy some of the salvage off you :roll:
Ghost
30-Dec-2012, 23:03
Yeah, I can, on me push bike :frog: Let me know when your gonna try it Phil. I'll buy some of the salvage off you :roll:

On the 583 & mine wasn't a bad one, it was a quick roll off and back on again. I did used to come down to 4th but it was all 5th in the latter days. Trackday for you and me before the season Mr P as I need some nurturing............Please. :D