Let the mods begin - 749R

[doogalman]

What Blingy motor you playing about in tomorrow Sharpy???
;) ;)

[Sharpy G]

What Blingy motor you playing about in tomorrow Sharpy???
;) ;)

A Eurocopter Twin Squirrel !

[doogalman]

A Eurocopter Twin Squirrel !
MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!!! Any Carbon ???
:o

[Sharpy G]

A Eurocopter Twin Squirrel !

b*gg*r ! flight cancelled due to bad weather !

gotta reschedule it now

[doogalman]

b*gg*r ! flight cancelled due to bad weather !

gotta reschedule it now
Were you getting picked up at home???:D

[Sharpy G]

just to get the thread back on track !

fitted these .......... what a mechanic I have become these days !! :lol:

look nice tho'............... and pretty exclusive as not available for those dodgy old Jap'ati' 1098's either ;);)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020124.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020126.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020127.jpg

[doogalman]

Who's a clever boy then ?

Makes a change to decorating.:lol:

[Bodybag]

To get over the problem you have with everyone moaning about your garage carpet:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?p=504375&posted=1#post504375

Should stop the moaning from the ladies. :rolleyes: :eek:

I'll get my coat!!

[Sharpy G]

To get over the problem you have with everyone moaning about your garage carpet:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?p=504375&posted=1#post504375

Should stop the moaning from the ladies. :rolleyes: :eek:

I'll get my coat!!

no problem , thanks , but I have bigger plans for the garage ;)

[andyb]

Wot no harris clipons,wsb spec grips..........or radial brembo m/cylinders?

Wheres yer standards my man?

[Sharpy G]

Wot no harris clipons,wsb spec grips..........or radial brembo m/cylinders?

Wheres yer standards my man?

prefer these mate.....Harris is so 90's :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-NCR-Corse-Millona-New-Blue-titanium-handel-bars_W0QQitemZ190181373497QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10448 QQcmdZViewItem

already got the WSB grips

and far too worried about Chinese copies to be buying any Brembo stuff !! :lol:

[andyb]

prefer these mate.....Harris is so 90's :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-NCR-Corse-Millona-New-Blue-titanium-handel-bars_W0QQitemZ190181373497QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10448 QQcmdZViewItem

already got the WSB grips

and far too worried about Chinese copies to be buying any Brembo stuff !! :lol:

GPR silverstone mate, real ones no excuses! Harris ones are reasonably priced and cheap to change.........you do ride yours dont you?;)

[Sharpy G]

.........you do ride yours dont you?;)

sometimes ! :lol:

but not enuff ;)

[Sharpy G]

Samco hoses and stainless clips arrived today from Racebikebitz.com, thanks Richard

see this thread for discount details and ordering info : http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=57665

hopefully I'll get these fitted with a few other bits over the Christmas break

[doogalman]

Better make sure you got some "Pro-Cool" to fill her up again after they are fitted.

[Sharpy G]

Better make sure you got some "Pro-Cool" to fill her up again after they are fitted.

is that liquidised carbon ?

[Sharpy G]

31st Dec 2007

so thanks to Doogalman .......I didn't just finish up 2007 building Ikea furniture

We managed, not without with some gnashing of teeth & a couple of bolts made of 'formaggio' to fit my Magnesium headlamp casing

very nice it looks too !

I even made up the carbon mirrors later

So here's to my New Years resolution of fitting the stuff I've bought instead of just keeping it in boxes

Oh yeah, and getting out and riding more in '08

cheers Doog's !!

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Sharpy_G/P1020364.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Sharpy_G/P1020354.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/Sharpy_G/P1020355.jpg




'Felice Anno Nuovo' to one and all !

[doogalman]

We do the brake this week. Bell me sometime and we will sort out a day.

Then you may be able to keep up with the 996:lol:

[Sharpy G]

Then you may be able to keep up with the 996:lol:

no problem now with my new lighter front end ;)

[doogalman]

Sharpy!! Whats happening at the weekend with your brakes???

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy!! Whats happening at the weekend with your brakes???

will call you shortly, matey

[Sharpy G]

So many thanks again to Doogalman for all the spannerin' assistance and subtle pee taking of my mechanical skills:

first start with hover bike ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020377.jpg

new Front brake calipers, new discs, new hoses (round the front of the legs WSB stylie !)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020386.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020393.jpg

new Rear brake caliper, new disc, new sprocket, underslung caliper conversion, new brake pipe and Ti wheel nut (bling-tastic)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020390.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020391.jpg

new oofa-doofa thingy on the end of the alternator ? :lol:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020380.jpg

ooh......... ahhh........... factory Corse clutch cover

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020388.jpg

the whole sexy thang !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/P1020385.jpg

very happy now........ off to bed

G

[doogalman]

A rather Iconic looking Rear caliper there mate.
;);)

[andyb]

I thought that 12 days after christmas night you had to pack the christmas tree away?:eek:

[swannymere]

That cheap looking airbox and airtubes is letting the whole bike down, you need to spend some cash on this you cheapskate :lol:

http://www.ducatisaarland.de/abc_1.php?id=758

[Sharpy G]

I thought that 12 days after christmas night you had to pack the christmas tree away?:eek:

anyone seen a 'pot' around here ;):lol:

[Sharpy G]

That cheap looking airbox and airtubes is letting the whole bike down, you need to spend some cash on this you cheapskate :lol:

http://www.ducatisaarland.de/abc_1.php?id=758

shame, no price on there ;)

[doogalman]

shame, no price on there ;)
2049.70€

Give me the dosh and i'll collect it for you . They are about 100 clicks from the deutcher house
;);)

[Sharpy G]

2049.70€

Give me the dosh and i'll collect it for you . They are about 100 clicks from the deutcher house
;);)


gulp ! I think not then

[doogalman]

gulp ! I think not then
Cheapskate.:cool:

[andyb]

anyone seen a 'pot' around here ;):lol:

Ive got one of those oofer doofers........but practically after i had my cam timing and valve clearances done..........not just for a pretty thing!

Dont understand the beter callipers.....but with the poorer discs?

[swannymere]

Cheapskate.:cool:

My thoughts exactly ;)

[Sharpy G]

Ive got one of those oofer doofers........but practically after i had my cam timing and valve clearances done..........not just for a pretty thing!

Dont understand the beter callipers.....but with the poorer discs?

The oofer doofer was a gift from JHP along with some other bits, what's up with my Galfer discs then ?

[Florence]

Hey Sharpy G how much weight has all these mods saved??? :confused:

[Sharpy G]

Hey Sharpy G how much weight has all these mods saved??? :confused:

Well, we only had 1 mince pie each when we were fitting them and nothing else till the curry later , so I guess we didn't put on much ;)

[doogalman]

Hey Sharpy G how much weight has all these mods saved??? :confused:
I think he's gone to get one of these to work it out

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w173/doogalman996/abacus-1-AJHD.jpg

:lol::lol:

[Florence]

Well, we only had 1 mince pie each when we were fitting them and nothing else till the curry later , so I guess we didn't put on much ;)

Doogz had a mince pie as well as the christmas cake you two had at our house :o he kept that quiet. Right diet starts tomorrow or his leathers wont fit for the 27th :lol: :devil:

[doogalman]

Doogz had a mince pie as well as the christmas cake you two had at our house :o he kept that quiet. Right diet starts tomorrow or his leathers wont fit for the 27th :lol: :devil:
We'll see.

[Florence]

You arn't going to get the bike out in January are you.
You will need some carbon salt protectors
:lol:


Have you been at the Cider Doogz coz I think you've quoted the wrong one my sweet. hic hic hic :p

[doogalman]

Sharpy. Looks like you are using an iconic Clutch cover. ;);)

http://i19.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/d0/36/60c0_1.JPG

[final_edition]

Sharpy. Looks like you are using an iconic Clutch cover. ;);)

http://i19.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/d0/36/60c0_1.JPG

I've got one of those covering my drain. :D

[doogalman]

I've got one of those covering my drain. :D
:lol::roll::lol:
You bitch :D

[Sharpy G]

more factory bling for me ! well, for my baby anyway

it's so minimalist ...................... I guess that's why it's so appealing

and it's very light

[doogalman]

and it's very light
Thats because it's made of plastic.:lol:

[Gaz 748]

That looks expensive :eek: :D

[Sharpy G]

That looks expensive :eek: :D

shoudda been ! ;)

[Sharpy G]

Thats because it's made of plastic.:lol:

it's made of Corse Bling-uminium

[doogalman]

That looks expensive :eek: :D
Yes!! cut when i saw it the other day it had "Made in Taiwan" written on the back. Sharpy missed that :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Yes!! cut when i saw it the other day it had "Made in Taiwan" written on the back. Sharpy missed that :lol:

that was your loom ! :lol:

or would that be 'r'oom in Taiwanese ? ;)

[doogalman]

I see from your avatar that you have upgraded the 749R
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Sharpy G]

I see from your avatar that you have upgraded the 749R
:lol::lol::lol::lol:


it's a Transformer ! this is it in winter shopping mode ;)

[doogalman]

this is it in winter mode ;)
So it was you driving around the shops in Lakeside today
:lol:

[doogalman]

I don't suppose you'd need this Sharpy;

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/January/january-21-27/jan2108firstcarbonneutralmotorcycle/?R=EPI-98147

:lol::lol:

[doogalman]

A bit quiet here.
Has Sharpy run out of bling???
:eek::eek::eek:

[Sharpy G]

A bit quiet here.
Has Sharpy run out of bling???
:eek::eek::eek:


nope ! ;)

just pacing myself :lol:

[Florence]

Show us the Bling

:D :D

[Purple Worm]

Show us the Bling

:D :D
Oh NO we'll be here all night :lol: :lol:

[Florence]

Oh NO we'll be here all night :lol: :lol:
Have you got something better to do then??;)

[Sharpy G]

Show us the Bling

:D :D

seen as it's you, here's a little taster ;)

before:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000325.jpg

after:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000327.jpg

[doogalman]

So the blinging continues.:D

You got the ramp sorted yet?

[Purple Worm]

Have you got something better to do then??;)
Sadly no :(

[Sharpy G]

So the blinging continues.:D

You got the ramp sorted yet?

Not yet. Too heavy to do on my own.

May have another look tomorrow

[doogalman]

Judging by the look of the bike today you need some of these instead of Bling !!!

http://i12.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/da/86/43cf_1.JPG


:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[rcgbob44]

That`s nice Sharpy, is there one available for the more desirable 916/998 series ?

[andyb]

It doesnt do it for me..........

[Florence]

Judging by the look of the bike today you need some of these instead of Bling !!!

http://i12.ebayimg.com/08/i/000/da/86/43cf_1.JPG


:lol::lol::lol::lol:


Oooooooooooooo Doogz you biiiiitch :lol:

Anyway it wasn't that bad you couldn't quite write your name in it :devil:


Running very fast................... sorry G



Thanx heaps for the Icy cream.............mmmmmmmmmmmmmm yumzy :p

[doogalman]

This thread seems to have died the death. :eek:

Has Sharpy's missus got hold of his wallet? :lol:

[Sharpy G]

nope ! Just pacing myself :lol:

Maybe do some bits in the garage tomorrow. If it's not blocked by a snowdrift !

[rcgbob44]

nope ! Just pacing myself :lol:

Maybe do some bits in the garage tomorrow. If it's not blocked by a snowdrift !

Your so vein spending all that money on a "traing bike" go get yourself a proper bike like roy has.

[Sharpy G]

Got some nice leathers today
Alpinestars Race Replica model

many thanks to Martin Jessopp & Riders of Bridgewater !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000413.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMGP0030.jpg
no stars on the legs of the ones I have tho'

[doogalman]

Got some nice leathers today
Alpinestars Race Replica model

many thanks to Martin Jessopp & Riders of Bridgewater !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000413.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMGP0030.jpg
no stars on the legs of the ones I have tho'
Nine Lives will sort the stars if you need them.;)

[jeff st4s]

Got some nice leathers today
Alpinestars Race Replica model

many thanks to Martin Jessopp & Riders of Bridgewater !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000413.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMGP0030.jpg
no stars on the legs of the ones I have tho'


Is this bed room wear????? :puzzled:

Just we don't see you out much to wear them on the bike. :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Nine Lives will sort the stars if you need them.;)

nope, don't need the stars

just some leather cleaner and some Alpinestars Knee Sliders

[Sharpy G]

Is this bed room wear????? :puzzled:

Just we don't see you out much to wear them on the bike. :lol:

they've got perforations !

no good in the cold or rain :lol:

never seen you in 1 piece leathers tho' Jeff ? must be a cow shortage ;)

[jeff st4s]

never seen you in 1 piece leathers tho' Jeff ? must be a cow shortage ;)



All that leather is too much like Brighton and the Village people for my liking, you know what they say..............................if the cap fits, or in your case the 1 piece. :frog:

I'll keep with my sensible old man's Rukka. :D

[jeff st4s]

they've got perforations !

no good in the cold or rain :lol:




Get a coat tight wad! :lol: :lol:

[Gaz 748]

Are they for show or are you going wear them :confused: or both ;) :D

[jeff st4s]

Are they for show or are you going wear them :confused: or both ;) :D


They'll go in the official Sharpy G Ducati Museum he has in his back room, accessed via the tight passage running down the side of the house. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Gaz 748]

We should organise a trip to that, sounds good. :lol: :lol:

[Sharpy G]

All that leather is too much like Brighton and the Village people for my liking

Jeff, you sure ?

found this on the web !

;)

[Gaz 748]

Jeff, you sure ?

found this on the web !

;)

Excellent :lol: :lol: :lol:

[doogalman]

Jeff, you sure ?

found this on the web !

;)

I must say that Jeff looks very happy with whatever the Indian is upto behind his back
:eek: :eek:

[Florence]

Brill Sharpy :lol:

Jeff kinda looks "cute" in the camp leather Hardly type gear :rolleyes:

[Gaz 748]

Jeff`s very quiet, do you think he`s out with the boy`s :lol: :lol:

[Florence]

Jeff`s very quiet, do you think he`s out with the boy`s :lol: :lol:

PMSL :lol:

He's gone out for an Indian :lol:



He's stuck at home with his communicator and says "he can't be bovvverred" :smug:

[Ducnow]

Got some nice leathers today
Alpinestars Race Replica model

many thanks to Martin Jessopp & Riders of Bridgewater !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000413.jpg


no stars on the legs of the ones I have tho'


but it's not made of carbon :confused: :confused: :confused:


:frog:

[Sharpy G]

but it's not made of carbon :confused: :confused: :confused:


:frog:

gotta take a break sometime ! :lol:

[jeff st4s]

Jeff, you sure ?

found this on the web !

;)


Pmsl, very funny! :D

[doogalman]

Pmsl, very funny! :D
You better mop-up the workshop before you go home.;)

[Sharpy G]

JHP Clutch Slave cylinder

This billet aluminium hard anodised slave cylinder has an oversized sealed piston assembly which provides approximately 25% lighter clutch lever action. The slave cylinder is precision engineered to the highest standards, and has a proven road & track record providing a consistent performance advantage, whilst reducing rider physical fatique.

obviously I need that then ! 'cos I'm tired all the time

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000498.jpg


Brembo, Fully floating WSB spec front discs
(ex Martin Jessopp)

damn these are sweet !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/DSC02104.jpg

[doogalman]

Brembo, Fully floating WSB spec front discs
(ex Martin Jessopp)

damn these are sweet !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/DSC02104.jpg

You arn't putting 2nd hand disks on are you?? Cheapskate.;)

[Sharpy G]

You arn't putting 2nd hand disks on are you?? Cheapskate.;)

bought a 2nd hand bike ;)

[doogalman]

bought a 2nd hand bike ;)
Another one ??? :rolleyes:

[Sharpy G]

Another one ??? :rolleyes:

nope :lol:

I think a Pushchair/travel system is the next thing with wheels I'll be buying ! ;)

[doogalman]

nope :lol:

I think a Pushchair/travel system is the next thing with wheels I'll be buying ! ;)
red ones are quicker.;)

[Sharpy G]

red ones are quicker.;)

try telling Claire that ! :lol:

[andyb]

Havnt yoo got them allready then.........bit poor isnt it?;)

[rcgbob44]

nope :lol:

I think a Pushchair/travel system is the next thing with wheels I'll be buying ! ;)


I thought you might be getting some outriggers as you only have the babby engined traing bike!

[Sharpy G]

Havnt yoo got them allready then.........bit poor isnt it?;)

shame about those calipers ;)

[andyb]

shame about those calipers ;)
On the last 10 track days in Almeria, Brno, oulton, rockingham, donington, guadix, Silverstone etc etc....they have worked really well...........




I suspect the pretty calliupers are a bit like those shiny tyres of yours......You do use yours too dont you??;)

[superlight3]

red ones are quicker.;)

But yellow ones are cooler :)

http://imagesme.net/tuvie/pushchair4.jpg

[Sharpy G]

But yellow ones are cooler :)

http://imagesme.net/tuvie/pushchair4.jpg

steady on, there's only 1 in there apparently :lol:

[Sharpy G]

On the last 10 track days in Almeria, Brno, oulton, rockingham, donington, guadix, Silverstone etc etc....they have worked really well...........

I suspect the pretty calliupers are a bit like those shiny tyres of yours......You do use yours too dont you??;)

he he he, you rise to it better than I do ! :lol:

fair play mate, we know you are a track god

[Sharpy G]

got my new rear brake set-up today

looks bleedin' fantastic too !!

Billet Brembo 4 (Ti) Pot caliper, brembo sintered pads & Moto Corse WSB underslung rear hanger

it's the little things that make me happy :lol:

I guess this'll be one Ducati with an efficient rear brake ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000547.jpg

[doogalman]

got my new rear brake set-up today

looks bleedin' fantastic too !!

Billet Brembo 4 (Ti) Pot caliper, brembo sintered pads & Moto Corse WSB underslung rear hanger

it's the little things that make me happy :lol:

I guess this'll be one Ducati with an efficient rear brake ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000547.jpg

When are you fitting it to the bike Sharpy??? No good having it sat on your desk.

:lol:

[Sharpy G]

When are you fitting it to the bike Sharpy??? No good having it sat on your desk.

:lol:

asap ................ and that is the kitchen worktop ! :lol:

[jph98]

I hope you're bringing a list of all the bling you're not using anymore with you to Boxhill tomorrow Sharpy?

I can feel a few additions might be needed soon;)

[Sharpy G]

I hope you're bringing a list of all the bling you're not using anymore with you to Boxhill tomorrow Sharpy?

I can feel a few additions might be needed soon;)

IT'S ALL HERE WAITING FOR YOU

pm me if you like and we''l talk bling !

[swannymere]

got my new rear brake set-up today

looks bleedin' fantastic too !!

Billet Brembo 4 (Ti) Pot caliper, brembo sintered pads & Moto Corse WSB underslung rear hanger

it's the little things that make me happy :lol:

I guess this'll be one Ducati with an efficient rear brake ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000547.jpg

Is Brcmbo the knock-off version of Brembo?

[doogalman]

Is Brcmbo the knock-off version of Brembo?
BRCMBO
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Bling Really Can Make Bikes Obsolete

[Sharpy G]

thought I'd post up a pic of the 'new' front end too

very efficient, so it is ! (and pretty)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000502.jpg

[Sharpy G]

BRCMBO
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Bling Really Can Make Bikes Obsolete

you mean Obsclete ?

[doogalman]

very efficient, so it is

At what????/:confused:

[Sharpy G]

At what????/:confused:

stopping ! :lol:

[doogalman]

stopping ! :lol:
Don't you have to get going first :confused:

[Gaz 748]

Will it stop as well as the ST4R ?? ;) :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Will it stop as well as the ST4R ?? ;) :lol:

dunno, more modern, more powerful brakes and less weight ?!?

will have to see

;)

[Ducnow]

thought I'd post up a pic of the 'new' front end too

very efficient, so it is ! (and pretty)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000502.jpg


:confused: :confused: I thought you had carbon brake disks :rolleyes: :lol: :lol:

[swannymere]

Those standard intakes and reservoirs are shocking, now we all know why you never ride it - SHAME ON YOU:devil:

[Lightning Boy]

Will it stop as well as the ST4R ?? ;) :lol:



Of course it will............... but then again............ Sharpy has the advantage of already being stationary where as the ST4R will actually be moving.......... :)

[Sharpy G]

Of course it will............... but then again............ Sharpy has the advantage of already being stationary where as the ST4R will actually be moving.......... :)

believe it when I see it :lol:

I was out on mine Monday, how about you ? ;)

[iang]

Graham, You must be needing something new that you have not already got from the extensive list of goodies I am very soon to list in the for sale section !

Some nice carbon just for you, unique frame plugs etc etc.

Did you ever get your speedo to work ?

[Sharpy G]

Graham, You must be needing something new that you have not already got from the extensive list of goodies I am very soon to list in the for sale section !

Some nice carbon just for you, unique frame plugs etc etc.

Did you ever get your speedo to work ?


Thought I'd sent you a list ?

[final_edition]

You can't polish a turd :rolleyes:


















;)

[Sharpy G]

You can't polish a turd :rolleyes:

Say what you like ! I just don't care !

I just found out I'm having a son !!!!!

[swannymere]

Congratulations, are you going to call him Carbon or Corse ;)

[final_edition]

Say what you like ! I just don't care !

I just found out I'm having a son !!!!!

Great news G,

I'll guess he will have his knees down before his Old Man :lol: :lol:

[Ducnow]

Say what you like ! I just don't care !

I just found out I'm having a son !!!!!

Hey congrats!!! :)

I have 3 and none of them is made of carbon :D

[Sharpy G]

just commissioned my Corse replica 749R fuel tank breather today, should be ready in a week or so, then I can get that nice fuel cap fitted !

may get a few more done if anyone is interested ?

the Factory Corse kit with adaptor, valve and pipes was crazy money apparently and they will no longer supply it unless you order at least 40 units !!

will post up more details when it is done

G

[Ducnow]

just commissioned my Corse replica 749R fuel tank breather today, should be ready in a week or so, then I can get that nice fuel cap fitted !

may get a few more done if anyone is interested ?

the Factory Corse kit with adaptor, valve and pipes was crazy money apparently and they will no longer supply it unless you order at least 40 units !!

will post up more details when it is done

G

What exactly are you talking about? :confused:
Any pics? Price?

[Sharpy G]

What exactly are you talking about? :confused:
Any pics? Price?

price TBA, but certainly not Corse factory prices ! :lol:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/YV1O0264.jpg

[Ducnow]

price TBA, but certainly not Corse factory prices ! :lol:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/YV1O0264.jpg

Hmmm..... and why do you want that fuel tank breather?? :lol: :lol:
You don't need it to put that fuel cap :frog:

[Sharpy G]

Hmmm..... and why do you want that fuel tank breather?? :lol: :lol:
You don't need it to put that fuel cap :frog:

there is no breather in the Corse fuel cap, so you need the tank breather

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7299&d=1200425298

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7301&d=1200425325

[Ducnow]

there is no breather in the Corse fuel cap, so you need the tank breather

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7299&d=1200425298

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7301&d=1200425325

I see..... but is there a breather on those other nice black fuel caps everyone installs on their 749/999?
Or is it just the corse fuel cap that doen't have it?

[Sharpy G]

I see..... but is there a breather on those other nice black fuel caps everyone installs on their 749/999?
Or is it just the corse fuel cap that doen't have it?

I have no idea about the others, the DP ones have a breather built in, but the Corse one I have is a race part

[Ducnow]

I have no idea about the others, the DP ones have a breather built in, but the Corse one I have is a race part

I don't know either, but i think the other ones out there don't have a brether too and still everyone uses them....
But let me know how much was that breather you ordered.

[doogalman]

This is how to out bling Sharpy on the rear btakes;

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/doogalman/kempton001.jpg

[doogalman]

And on the front there was 4 six pots; :eek:

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/doogalman/kempton002.jpg

[Gaz 748]

Very neat if a bit OTT :D

[doogalman]

Very neat if a bit OTT :D
What Sharpy ????
;) ;)

[Gaz 748]

What Sharpy ????
;) ;)

Sharpy OTT..............never ;) :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy OTT..............never ;) :lol:

I just like to do things properly ! ;)

[swannymere]

Sharpy, you'll be wanting this....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-CORSE-FACTORY-999-REAR-DISC-BREMBO_W0QQitemZ330239959010QQihZ014QQcategoryZ104 48QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rcgbob44]

Those rims are filthy and the calipers need a good polish!

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy, you'll be wanting this....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-CORSE-FACTORY-999-REAR-DISC-BREMBO_W0QQitemZ330239959010QQihZ014QQcategoryZ104 48QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

yep, but only 3 bolt fixing & WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY over the top price :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Sharpy OTT..............never ;) :lol:

Possibly the best bike cover in the World ever !

a jolly good ol' Ebay bargain ! :lol:

Sorted ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000688.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L100066.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000684.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000687.jpg

as of posting this , this very thread has been viewed a staggering 14,981 times !!!!!!!

[Bionicle]

as of posting this , this very thread has been viewed a staggering 14,981 times !!!!!!!

I know, dont you have anything better to do :) there are other topics you can look at you know.

[antonye]

Lol, I love that bike cover!

[Gaz 748]

Very nice Sharpy, do they make a iconic one ? ;) :D

[Sharpy G]

Very nice Sharpy, do they make a iconic one ? ;) :D

not sure mate, it's a Ducati Performance part (it's in my 2005 DP Accs. catalog)

[doogalman]

Very nice Sharpy, do they make a iconic one ? ;) :D
the iconic bikes don't need all that printed stuff all over it. Just the silohete of something great lurking beneath.
;)

[Gaz 748]

the iconic bikes don't need all that printed stuff all over it. Just the silohete of something great lurking beneath.
;)

So true ;) :D

[Sharpy G]

So true ;) :D

how dull ;)

[749er]

Very nice Sharpy, do they make a iconic one ? ;) :D

prolly not. you need a computer to do that and they were not invented way back then.....you could get a 1098 one and re sew it here and there to adjust the lines:lol:

[Gaz 748]

how dull ;)

Your cover wasn`t that bad. ;) :lol:

[Sharpy G]

prolly not. you need a computer to do that and they were not invented way back then.....you could get a 1098 one and re sew it here and there to adjust the lines:lol:

nice :lol: would it be in hesian too !

[doogalman]

I suppose it stops the cobwebs taking over.:lol:

[doogalman]

nice :lol: would it be in hesian too !
For bikes of such beauty. the 748, 916, 996, 998. Only silk will do.:cool:

[rcgbob44]

For bikes of such beauty. the 748, 916, 996, 998. Only silk will do.:cool:


Wot`s wrong with rubber, or latex, ya perv?

[deej]

bikes looking good sharpy, whats the next mod planned

[Sharpy G]

bikes looking good sharpy, whats the next mod planned

thanks deej,

well, hopefully a Titanium Bucci Slipper clutch is on its way very shortly, so I can then fit that along with the Corse open clutch engine casing.

then I have the 225mm fully floating rear disc on the way too, then I can fit the MotoCorse rear hanger & Brembo 4 pot ti rear caliper.

Oh yeah, and the 749R tank breather valves/adaptors are now done, so I can fit the Corse fuel cap with that.

toying with the idea of a Xaus Sterilgarda 999RS paintjob for my spare bodywork, but with Jnr. on the way, not too sure on that one (will depend on a good sales commission month or 3 !)

the bikes due a trip to JHP too for some special mapping work at some stage too

pics to follow as and when

If it stops bleedin' raining I'll even go out on it ! :lol:

[final_edition]

Forget the 749R, go "Old Skool" :D

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/604737.htm

[andyb]

128 bhp,............what was the point!:rolleyes: ;)

[andyb]

If it stops bleedin' raining, sunshine, wind, a little soucon of moisture, or snow, I'll even go out on it ! :lol:

:lol: ;)

[Sharpy G]

& just to keep andyb happy, I've finally got a 'proper' clutch to go in it now too ! ;)

Corse Bucci Titanium 6 post with ramp and ball mech & Barnett clutch pack

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000772.jpg

[andyb]

& just to keep andyb happy, I've finally got a 'proper' clutch to go in it now too ! ;)

i thought youd managed clutchless changes on the garage floor?:D

[Sharpy G]

i thought youd managed clutchless changes on the garage floor?:D

I have ;)

[rcgbob44]

& just to keep andyb happy, I've finally got a 'proper' clutch to go in it now too ! ;)

Corse Bucci Titanium 6 post with ramp and ball mech & Barnett clutch pack

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000772.jpg

You big tart!

[Sharpy G]

You big tart!

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=51166

you are black too Kettle ! ;)







this thread viewed over 15,500 times now !

[Sharpy G]

woohoo ! new rear disc is finally here !!
bleedin' Italians and their long holidays ;) :lol:

(225mm diam & fully floating) suffice to say it's a very nice bit of kit, many thanks to Ian at Speedycom for sourcing it for me

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_0367.jpg

[doogalman]

bleedin' Italians and their long holidays ;) :lol:
It's not just the Italians that have long holidays :cool: :cool:

[Sharpy G]

It's not just the Italians that have long holidays :cool: :cool:

I've heard the Duke & Duchess of Earlswood holiday often too ;)

[doogalman]

I've heard the Duke & Duchess of Earlswood holiday often too ;)
:lol: :lol: Already planning the next holiday :eek: :lol:

You're not going to ride it all the way to JHP are you :eek:

[Sharpy G]

You're not going to ride it all the way to JHP are you :eek:

eh ?

[rcgbob44]

woohoo ! new rear disc is finally here !!
bleedin' Italians and their long holidays ;) :lol:

(225mm diam & fully floating) suffice to say it's a very nice bit of kit, many thanks to Ian at Speedycom for sourcing it for me

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_0367.jpg


The big question is: Will that rear disk, caliper carier fit my 998?







By the way your a big bling tart Graham and I hate ya!

[Sharpy G]

The big question is: Will that rear disk, caliper carier fit my 998?!

nope, you've got one of those 'old school - new school' half finished swing arms on yours ;) :lol:

[Sharpy G]

needed some 'strange' 'M7' size bolts to fit the caliper to the MotoCorse bracket

ProBolt to the rescue with some rather tasty M7x20 Ti with drilled and dished out heads ! very nice indeed, may have to invest in the ones for the front calipers too

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000801.jpg

[rcgbob44]

I bought some of the flanged TI bolts, like wot you got on your rear caliper, for my front calipers and they dont fot as the flange is to big.

I need to get them cut down.

I shall post some pictures to put that old nail of yours to shame!

[doogalman]

I bought some of the flanged TI bolts, like wot you got on your rear caliper, for my front calipers and they dont fot as the flange is to big.

I need to get them cut down.

I shall post some pictures to put that old nail of yours to shame!
Maybe we could have a check of the mileage the pair of you do a year on your bikes ;)

[Sharpy G]

Maybe we could have a check of the mileage the pair of you do a year on your bikes ;)

no problem, mines definitely been out more than Bob's ! :lol:

[antonye]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000801.jpg

That looks very, very nice!

[Mark]

That looks very, very nice!

Nowt like a bit of bike porn Antony! :)

[doogalman]

no problem, mines definitely been out more than Bob's ! :lol:
Apparently Blob rode all the way to Godstone earlier in the year. :lol:
Still got the stickers on the tyres to prove it aswell. :eek:

[rcgbob44]

Wot have I done to upset you Poodleman?

[Gaz 748]

There's a nice 998S for sale in Snells....................only 4,000 miles......£7,500 whats Bob been up to then ;) :lol:

[rcgbob44]

Leave me alone ya pigmy coz I`m getting stressed out!

[doogalman]

There's a nice 998S for sale in Snells....................only 4,000 miles......£7,500 whats Bob been up to then ;) :lol:
Too many miles Gaz. Blob's not even run his in yet.

[Gaz 748]

Too many miles Gaz. Blob's not even run his in yet.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sharpy G]

anyways..........leaving that aside, aint my nuts nice ;)

oops, I mean bolts :lol:

[rcgbob44]

A little more TI porn!

Same heads that Sharpy has used on his rear caliper but used on the front ones intead.

By the way, if you want to use these TI flnged bolts on your front calipers you will need to trim the flange very slightly to 16 mm dia & also trim down a 12 mm socket so that the O/D is 16 mm to match the flange on the bolt.

[Sharpy G]

A little more TI porn!

Same heads that Sharpy has used on his rear caliper but used on the front ones intead.

By the way, if you want to use these TI flnged bolts on your front calipers you will need to trim the flange very slightly to 16 mm dia & also trim down a 12 mm socket so that the O/D is 16 mm to match the flange on the bolt.

Unless you have proper modern radial calipers ;)

[rcgbob44]

Snob!

[Sharpy G]

Snob!

:lol:

[Sharpy G]

Back home after a much needed ride out on Sat 13th September

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000805.jpg

just compiling a list of all the things I want to do over the next few months, that's things for the bike and not the baby :lol:

[rcgbob44]

O look it`s one of those ugly bikes!

[Sharpy G]

O look it`s one of those ugly bikes!

A Laverda......where ? ;)

[doogalman]

just compiling a list of all the things I want to do over the next few months,
How about getting Blob and his 998 out for a ride.:lol:

[Florence]

just compiling a list of all the things I want to do over the next few months, that's things for the bike and not the baby :lol:

The list is as far as it will go once Junior arrives :rolleyes: :lol: :lol: You dont expect to play with your own toys do you??? :o You must play with Juniors :p I suggest you teach Junior to ride within the first week if you want the excuse to go on the bike :lol:

[Florence]

How about getting Blob and his 998 out for a ride.:lol:
Miracles Sharpy G can perform but the impossible.......... will take him some time!! :lol:

[rcgbob44]

Oi stop avin a go at me, it`s going out this week to the dyno (with a bit of luck) then for a thrash!

[doogalman]

then for a thrash!

Funniest post of the week
:bouncy: :bouncy:

[doogalman]

, it`s going out this week to the dyno
Would it not be best to finish running it in first??
:lol:

[Sharpy G]

the 'to do' list ................. so far ;)

Samco coolant hoses & stainless clamps
Samco Fuel hoses & stainless clamps
Q/A throttle
JHP Clutch Cylinder
Corse fuel cap
tank breather
crank case chain break protector
Datatool Snitcher
Rim tape
rear tricolour reflector
waterproof battery conditioner terminal (don't want water n washing up liquid in it now do I ;))
Pro Grips
Stainless engine bolt kit
Corse toe pegs
Billet foot brake lever (want to get this anodised black first)
Corse milled open clutch side engine casing
Corse Bucci Slipper clutch (with new Barnet clutch pack) .... no, not New Barnet London :lol:
Pierobon carbon frame guards
Moto Corse rear underslung caliper conversion
Brembo 4 pot GP rear caliper
Fully Floating Alth rear disc

not pictured

Neoprene race seat pad
special secret, top secret brake and clutch levers ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000808.jpg


and obviously, hoover the hall with the Dyson :lol:

[rcgbob44]

I`ll give ya £20 for that old second hand caliper!

[Sharpy G]

found a pic of my new fuel cap on Lanzi's 749R Breil race bike

[Sharpy G]

so...........the 'Bling Fairy' turned up again yesterday :)
Gawd bless 'er

stay tuned, for some pics ;)

G

[doogalman]

so...........the 'Bling Fairy' turned up again yesterday :)
Gawd bless 'er

stay tuned, for some pics ;)

G
Is it a new set of tyres ?????

Or maybe some of this;
http://pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=18862

[Sharpy G]

Is it a new set of tyres ?????

Or maybe some of this;
http://pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=18862

As if I've worn the old ones out ! :lol:

And nice, but no !

Clue: billet, black, Japanese & probably unnecessary, but very nice !

[doogalman]

As if I've worn the old ones out ! :lol:

And nice, but no !

Clue: billet, black, Japanese & probably unnecessary, but very nice !
Japanese !!
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Go wash your mouth out. This site is for Ducati's
:D

[Sharpy G]

Japanese !!
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Go wash your mouth out. This site is for Ducati's
:D

All done in honour of Haga San ! ;)

Velly Lerriable !

[doogalman]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000808.jpg



You fitted this lot to the 749r already, or are you getting another bike in kit form??

[Sharpy G]

You fitted this lot to the 749r already, or are you getting another bike in kit form??

Not yet :lol:

Fatherly duties etc

But soon ;)

[Sharpy G]

got these too:

not black, billet or Japanese

but very light and very nice

Ti race spec front caliper bolts from ProBolt

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_0491.jpg

[Sharpy G]

So:

After looking around for about a year for some replacement clutch and brake levers more in keeping with the bike, after considering the excellent offerings from CRG/ASV/Pazzo.................I decided that altho' nice kit, I was seeing them fitted to almost every bike out there, nowt wrong with them but ......

I wanted something just a little different;
maybe less 'blingy' , more Brembo race look, black, billet, preferably flip up & with the option of a L/H mounted remote adjuster for the brake

(didn't Rossi look cool in that on bike footage when he busted up the inside overtaking whilst adjusting his front brake :lol:)

So up 'till now I had found nothing that ticked all the boxes

many thanks to Jamie @ Performance Pars Ltd. for sorting these out for me
made by Active in Japan, top quality stuff and exactly what I was looking for !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_0499.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_0497.jpg

http://www.acv.co.jp/01_product/billet_en.html

[rcgbob44]

They look like Harley things to me, still if you want to fit rubbish to the blingmobile that`s up to you!

[final_edition]

Couldn't you do with some flip-up levers Bob?

They won't break when you walk past your bike in the garage, to get to the wine-rack :lol:

[final_edition]

How about these Accossato ones that JHP supply?


http://www.ducaticoventry.com/news_events.asp?BRA_ID=3859&FRC_ID=617&PAGE_CODE=WIDE

[Sharpy G]

How about these Accossato ones that JHP supply?


http://www.ducaticoventry.com/news_events.asp?BRA_ID=3859&FRC_ID=617&PAGE_CODE=WIDE

Seen them, nice but not billet machined, look more like the standard levers

[Sharpy G]

They look like Harley things to me, still if you want to fit rubbish to the blingmobile that`s up to you!

That 'rear caliper envy' gets you everytime ! ;)

[rcgbob44]

Bitch!

[Sharpy G]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000934.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000935.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000943.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1000945.jpg

[doogalman]

It's about time you gave it a good thrashing on a track, isn't it???
:rolleyes:

[Sharpy G]

It's about time you gave it a good thrashing on a track, isn't it???
:rolleyes:

The Ring ?

Better invest in a new chain first ?!

[Sharpy G]

almost time for an update ;-)

[swannymere]

I thought you'd been abducted by aliens :alien:

[Sharpy G]

I thought you'd been abducted by aliens :alien:

LOL s'pose he did look a bit like an alien when he was born ;-)

[RickyX]

He lives...........I saw him with my own eyes at Box Hill last Sunday!
he also had this strange red shiney/carboney thing with him.........I think..it...was...a...749....RRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

[Sharpy G]

He lives...........I saw him with my own eyes at Box Hill last Sunday!
he also had this strange red shiney/carboney thing with him.........I think..it...was...a...749....RRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!

and we were both there again today ! LOL

[Sharpy G]

saved a staggering 16 grams on my new cush drive today ;)

[Sharpy G]

Far too many shiney silver bits appearing on the baby R so..........

off to A1 Anodisers in Crawley today, apparently will be done by tomorrow afternoon too ! and for a very reasonable price

[Sharpy G]

New Ti Race spec front caliper bolts

New Pro grips and Active levers

Samco tank breathers

[Sharpy G]

just swapping the front caliper bolts for the Probolt Ti Racespec ones saves a total of 136 grams !!!!

Wow ! now it's so much easier to push around the garage ;)

[andyb]

cant understand why youve posted a picture of a standard throttle and a standard front brake master cylinder.........;)

[Sharpy G]

cant understand why youve posted a picture of a standard throttle and a standard front brake master cylinder.........;)

ahhhhhh, wondered when you'd appear mate ! LOL

full QA throttle yet to go on mate, but I have got it, from JHP ;)

the standard m'cyls were good enuff for Lanzi, so I'm sure they're good enuff for me :)

[swannymere]

I've found something on eBay that you might like - alot!

[RickyX]

All good...except the grips...they look ****e!! Get some Renthals on it!

[Sharpy G]

All good...except the grips...they look ****e!! Get some Renthals on it!

Well I like em and so did Troy ! ;)

[Sharpy G]

Far too many shiney silver bits appearing on the baby R so..........

off to A1 Anodisers in Crawley today, apparently will be done by tomorrow afternoon too ! and for a very reasonable price

Well, A1 called at lunchtime today to say all done ! very quick work indeed !!! I can't comment yet on the finish as the bloody M25 stopped me getting there before they closed tho' LOL :)

So I'll just have to curb my excitement until tomorrow

When you never know, but my Titanium order from Probolt might turn up also ;)

[andyb]

Well I like em and so did Troy ! ;)

Troy rode a practice model?:confused: :lol:

[Sharpy G]

Troy rode a practice model?:confused: :lol:

no, I believe the 999RS was a race bike wasn't it ? ;) just like the 749R was ;)

I meant the grips ! LOL

[andyb]

no, I believe the 999RS was a race bike wasn't it ? ;) just like the 749R was ;)

I meant the grips ! LOL

bit like saying naomi campbell was a model and so was belle Emberg......

[Sharpy G]

bit like saying naomi campbell was a model and so was belle Emberg......

if you say so mate ! LOL

personally I don't think the extra cc's the 999R is carrying constitute it being compared to Bella ;)

ahhhhhhhhhh I get it, Softly Softly & Z Cars ! ;)

[Sharpy G]

Well, A1 called at lunchtime today to say all done ! very quick work indeed !!! I can't comment yet on the finish as the bloody M25 stopped me getting there before they closed tho' LOL :)

So I'll just have to curb my excitement until tomorrow

When you never know, but my Titanium order from Probolt might turn up also ;)

Anodising all done and collected from A1 in Crawley

very nice job too and all for a tenner !

A1 Anodising
11-12 Priestley Way
Crawley, RH10 9NT, United Kingdom
01293 539555‎

[Sharpy G]

JHP rear brake lever & Corse race pattern gear lever, freshly anodised black and now fitted with some very nice 'Corse' Titanium/Nylon toe pegs, courtesy of www.ducatiracesupport.com

and the Moto Corse rear underslung brake hanger now also looks far more stealthy too ;)

[Sharpy G]

I know, probably a little 'anal' ;) but I've always liked attention to detail and I think the Corse Rearsets look much better mounted with the spacers now in black too ! :)

[Sharpy G]

a 'not very heavy' package arrived from Probolt yesterday

Ti race spec bolts for the master cylinder mounts, steering damper mounts, rear brake caliper, chain adjuster block (spindle puller ;)) and rear wheel speed sensor.

Ti bolts & nuts for the rear subframe mounts

Ti front fork pinch bolts

Ti heel guard mount bolts & nuts

not only light, very light, .................... but soooooo pretty ;)

DOH ! dropped the bloody o ring from the steering damper mount down the back of the fairings last night so gotta take it all back off this morning ! LOL

Still, gives me an excuse to fit the subframe bolts ! ;)

[Sharpy G]

Well.........today the sun was out, so, so was I ! LOL

and our 2 days away from 7 months baby boy decided to give the baby R a go too !!

many thanks to Doogalman and Flo' for his 'leathers'

hope you all had a good Ducati day !

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1010501.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1010508.jpg

Hayden, hangin' off ! ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1010515.jpg

[Sharpy G]

started fitting the new rear brake setup this evening

I have to say, I am very pleased with how it looks so far ! :)

got told I had to come in tho' for my dinner so I'll have to finish it later in the week LOL

G

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/L1010540.jpg

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The bike is just.... well, not enough words for it!! :);)

How do you compare the monoblocs compared to the standard radials? Are you using same discs as before?

Once you're done with the rear brake, please comment on that too.

Thanks :):cool:

[Sharpy G]

The bike is just.... well, not enough words for it!! :);)

How do you compare the monoblocs compared to the standard radials? Are you using same discs as before?

Once you're done with the rear brake, please comment on that too.

Thanks :):cool:

thanks !

the monoblocs certainly appear to have more initial bite than the standard radials, was worried they were a bit 'wooden' to start with, but that went off as the pads bedded in. Im using the Brembo fully floating WSB discs with them now tho'

Will comment on the rear brake for you too once it's on and bled, and this terrential rain stops so I can get out ;) LOL