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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2003, 07:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,066
Posted By KJ
Hello Mate

B4 I went Radial - I went down the Billet GP Caliper route - they are awesome!

But you will need the narrow band disks for the perfect setup - I think that the Cast Iron Rotors are mainly used for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2003, 22:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,920
Posted By KJ
IMHO . . .

The Ducati is a wonderful bike to ride - once you have gotten used to all its fussiness!

It will probably out-handle anything else on the road - if driven properly - but you need to spend more time...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2003, 22:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,125
Posted By KJ
118 BHP @ the back wheel . . .

853 - by JHP!

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2003, 21:00
Replies: 10
Views: 3,835
Posted By KJ
try the O rings in the dry breaks . . .

why do you think the clutch is shagged?

Khush
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 00:32
Replies: 1
Views: 2,396
Posted By KJ
unfortunately mate . . .

u make your own luck!

Time to start doing things differently - thinking ahead.

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2003, 00:21
Replies: 18
Views: 5,600
Posted By KJ
for PURE ENJOYMENT with little (comparatively speaking) cost . . .

I would say that the only two mods worth doing to a stock bike are -

Techtronics Quickshifter
Slipper Clutch

Sublime-semi-automatic-no-brains-fullthrottle-quite-safe-ducati-lunacy!

Bound to bring...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2003, 01:00
Replies: 7
Views: 3,497
Posted By KJ
me too mate

Cheers :)

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2003, 00:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,948
Posted By KJ
£55 incl p&p!

and its yours!

I dont think any oil pump change is necessary!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2003, 01:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,948
Posted By KJ
I have one for sale . . .

it is in VERY good condition and will even come with the pipework!

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2003, 10:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,373
Posted By KJ
I have Corse Disks . . .

that are cast stainless and use standard Brembo Sintered pads - they are superb - no fade - no need to warm em up - massive stopping power staright out of the box!

Plus they have little wear on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2003, 12:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,979
Posted By KJ
WARNING WARNING WARNING!!!!!

to those of you not really familiar with removing/securing fork legs and top yokes beware of the correct torque settings.

You will have to check - but I am 99.99999% certain that even though its a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 12:45
Replies: 7
Views: 3,178
Posted By KJ
stick with Brembo!

PFM are rubbish - sure they look okay - but in terms of reliability - I would be very cautious and the aftercare is!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2003, 07:05
Replies: 35
Views: 9,410
Posted By KJ
they were the fully floating type with 6 pots . . . .

coming up to the end of the s/f straight for the second time at about 130mph - squeez the brakes - front end starts to wobble - sh*te myself make it round the bend - back to the pits - give up fo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2003, 00:26
Replies: 35
Views: 9,410
Posted By KJ
Managed to warp a set of PFM disks after 2 laps at Snetterton!

Thats why they are shite (IMHO) to add to this PFM were not at all interested in honouring their warranty either and theye did not know what bolts to use on the Ducati to mount the calipers!

Brembo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 19:05
Replies: 35
Views: 9,410
Posted By KJ
no need to be so touchy - for goodness sake . . .

Sorry if I offended you mate - NOT!

I have had Brembo Standard, PFM, Brembo GP setup and now the ULTIMATE Brembo combination on my bike - PFM ARE absolutely shite IMHO - do a few fast track days and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 16:49
Replies: 35
Views: 9,410
Posted By KJ
The Disks are narrow band SS . . . .

Fair enough - the carriers might wear - but with all the weight I (and the bike) has lost!!!! doubtful whether it will be in my lifetime - :)

Bought from James Wlters @ GP Racewear along with the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 13:02
Replies: 3
Views: 3,716
Posted By KJ
If you buy one - I\'ll fit it for free!!!!!!

have become pretty adept at fitting these now - 30 mins - no worries!

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2003, 22:30
Replies: 35
Views: 9,410
Posted By KJ
I have Brembo SS Disks and Radial Calipers . . .

check out the avatar thingy - the stopping power is AWESOME!

Anyway - have standard sintered pads (rec by Brembo UK) - done at least 12,000 (reasonably fast) road miles on these disks - no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2003, 20:37
Replies: 7
Views: 4,458
Posted By KJ
had an open clutch cover for over 3 years &

30,000 miles - no worries - no need to cover when washing either - the centrifugal forces dry it out in no time!

Sounds awesome and keeps it running cool.

Here is one I prepared earlier . ....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2003, 20:34
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By KJ
can\'t you see it?

its there right infront of you - LOL!

KJ

[Edited on 19-5-2003 by KJ]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2003, 22:33
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By KJ
MOTRAX!!!!!!!

Motrax do an EXACT copy of DP billet indicators for 1/2 the price!

KJ
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 13:24
Replies: 14
Views: 6,938
Posted By KJ
STICK WITH BREMBO . . .

I've tried and cooked em'all

Brembo is the best - stick with them - change a master cylinder and put SBK3's in - you will notice the difference.

Or just practice your braking!

For...
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