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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2006, 23:58
Replies: 23
Views: 5,152
Posted By Spank
Found a good setup, but blew a fork seal so I'm...

Found a good setup, but blew a fork seal so I'm out of action until race day as K-Tech are well booked up.
Managed to get in around 300miles of testing so a good day overall.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2006, 23:48
Replies: 28
Views: 4,712
Posted By Spank
That last bloke in the ACU group was me. I had to...

That last bloke in the ACU group was me. I had to come in as my hands were seizing up from the cold and my lap times were getting slower. That was the second time ever I had ridden the bike and first...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 00:22
Replies: 50
Views: 12,395
Posted By Spank
I'll be in as many groups getting as much track...

I'll be in as many groups getting as much track time as I can. Unless I develope some serious speed pretty quick I'm gonna be eating humble pie come the day of my first race in March. Got my arse...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 00:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,152
Posted By Spank
I'm there dude! In the intermediate and ACU...

I'm there dude! In the intermediate and ACU groups. Maybe testing Dunlop wets and cut slicks for the first time if the weathers bad. I'm desperate to find a good setup on the ZX10 ready for my first...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 00:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,712
Posted By Spank
I'll be there trying to get a decent suspension...

I'll be there trying to get a decent suspension setup on my ZX10 racebike I may use wets or cut slicks for the first time if the weathers bad.
I'm in the intermediate and the ACU groups as I need...
Forum: Tyres 23-Feb-2006, 00:02
Replies: 40
Views: 13,247
Posted By Spank
The Dunlop 16 and a half inch slicks are nothing...

The Dunlop 16 and a half inch slicks are nothing short of shocking. In cold and damp conditions they gave reasuring feel and decent grip. Later when it the track was warm the grip was so good I went...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Feb-2006, 21:07
Replies: 23
Views: 5,152
Posted By Spank
I'm at silverstone on Saturday trying my new race...

I'm at silverstone on Saturday trying my new race bike (was going to be Snetterton but fully booked) if all goes well I will probably be in the fast group at Cadwell with you next weekend.
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2006, 00:40
Replies: 17
Views: 4,517
Posted By Spank
I've got the Michelin Pilots Sports that came on...

I've got the Michelin Pilots Sports that came on my 749 and they suit it really well although I can find their limits they have plenty of feel. I seem to be wearing the front more than the rear after...
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2006, 00:28
Replies: 5
Views: 3,647
Posted By Spank
In summer I use 32 - 33 front with 36 - 37...

In summer I use 32 - 33 front with 36 - 37 rear.
Now I'm useing 28 - 30 front with 30 - 32 rear.
I find my road pressures suit my track riding as well although racier tyres sometimes seem to need...
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2006, 00:23
Replies: 17
Views: 5,358
Posted By Spank
010's are the best Bridgestones to date, but...

010's are the best Bridgestones to date, but they'd have to be seriously cheap before I'd have them again. 012's gave more outright grip (until about half worn) but let go suddenly. 014's seem to...
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2006, 00:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,087
Posted By Spank
I had 208RR on my R6 during the hot months of...

I had 208RR on my R6 during the hot months of last summer and I couldn't get them to slip hardly at all no matter how hard I tried. The grip level was as good as Michelin Pilot Race but without...
Forum: Tyres 13-Feb-2006, 00:06
Replies: 10
Views: 4,737
Posted By Spank
In the dry Dunlop D208RR's are my fave, but I've...

In the dry Dunlop D208RR's are my fave, but I've not used them in the wet. Standard D208's are very good in the dry as well and last longer but they are one of the worst tyres ever in the...
Forum: Tyres 12-Feb-2006, 23:51
Replies: 40
Views: 13,247
Posted By Spank
I'm trying Dunlop Slicks next weekend for the...

I'm trying Dunlop Slicks next weekend for the first time on my new racebike at Snetterton.
I've only been timed there when I took my ZX12R there last year. It had K-tech front and rear suspension and...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 22:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Spank
Wondered what that noise was, only happens when...

Wondered what that noise was, only happens when the bikes hot and been riden for quite a few miles in one hit. So far I've just ignored it hoping that a serious problem doesn't rear it's ugly...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 22:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,315
Posted By Spank
More like the worst looking Ducati 749 I've seen,...

More like the worst looking Ducati 749 I've seen, I like the red one at the top of this thread though.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 22:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,719
Posted By Spank
Yes but it seems to be a common problem looking...

Yes but it seems to be a common problem looking at my other thread. I was on a bit of a downer on that last post and it only cuts out about once every other ride, I guess I can live with it, if it...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 22:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
Posted By Spank
Ps : Thanks for putting up with my whinging,...

Ps : Thanks for putting up with my whinging, helpful people like you make owning a Ducati a pleasure as your more enthusiastic and knowledgeable than most owners of other types of bike. It's a...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 21:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
Posted By Spank
Ah the garage said they had to adjust/check the...

Ah the garage said they had to adjust/check the valves on the first service, so this could be why the tickover went back to being low. It does tickover at about 2000rpm when cold but as soon as it's...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 00:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,719
Posted By Spank
What a Weapon

Just got the 749 Bip run-in (1500miles). This bike is an absolute weapon on a twisty road, and it loves to wheelie, I find it comfortable for touring as well. The only fault I've got is with the...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 00:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,012
Posted By Spank
749 Biposto Tickover 2

When I first got the 749 at the end of August you lovely people told me how th adjust the tickover up so that it didn't keep stalling.
I took it for it's first service and the garage turned it back...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2005, 00:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,789
Posted By Spank
I've just had the 500mile service. Denver Garage...

I've just had the 500mile service. Denver Garage do mine and said that a 6000miler should cost about 250 Quid. They change the belts, oil, filters, etc, along with the usual checks. The valves are...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 00:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By Spank
If your selling bits off I'm interested in: ...

If your selling bits off I'm interested in: Slipper Clutch
Rear Hugger
...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 00:49
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
Personally I hope bikes continue to get cheaper...

Personally I hope bikes continue to get cheaper as that means I could keep my 749 and have more bikes. I'm up to 3 at the moment, you can't have too many to play with.
And I'm speaking as someone...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2005, 00:25
Replies: 25
Views: 2,424
Posted By Spank
So am I right in thinking that 749's are better...

So am I right in thinking that 749's are better to ride than 999's? I was thinking of upgrading in a year or two. I can't be arsed with S and R models with no rear seat, but the Bips ace so far.
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2005, 00:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By Spank
Just paid 6800 for my 03 749Bip brand new.

Just paid 6800 for my 03 749Bip brand new.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Sep-2005, 21:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,154
Posted By Spank
You describe the handling exactly as I'd describe...

You describe the handling exactly as I'd describe my 749 Biposto's, but is the engine worth the extra money or would I be better off getting a big bore kit for mine when I want more. I generally find...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Sep-2005, 21:29
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
I'd also be interested in the carbon hugger,...

I'd also be interested in the carbon hugger, sprocket cover and exhaust guard.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Sep-2005, 21:26
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
I've never bought a slipper clutch before, but...

I've never bought a slipper clutch before, but the ones I've seen have been between 500 and 600 quid new. How much was yours and what sort of money do you want with my standard clutch?
How hard are...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 19:31
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
Yeah the 999 doesn't represent great value for...

Yeah the 999 doesn't represent great value for money even for a Duke. Acceleration's about the same as a 749 and top speeds only up by 10mph. Handling, brakes etc are the same so for an extra 3 grand...
Forum: Tyres 31-Aug-2005, 19:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spank
Your not kidding, I've done half a dozen or so...

Your not kidding, I've done half a dozen or so track days on my track bike and the rear spins up and slides everywhere if it's even slightly damp on the first couple of sessions. Still others give me...
Forum: Tyres 31-Aug-2005, 19:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,963
Posted By Spank
I've got a brand new 170 section Pilot Race in...

I've got a brand new 170 section Pilot Race in the hard compound yours for 70 quid. Works well with tyre warmers and they last ages.
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 19:18
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
I've seen secondhand bike prices drop hugely this...

I've seen secondhand bike prices drop hugely this year, you can get early ZX12R's, 02 plate R6's and mint Hornet 900's for as little as 3 grand. Older bikes are almost worthless you can pick up...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 01:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,268
Posted By Spank
I've just bought a new 749 and would like some...

I've just bought a new 749 and would like some goodies. Would you sell any parts seperatly? Are some of the original 749R parts you've replaced better than those on my 749? A slipper clutch is at the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2005, 23:22
Replies: 22
Views: 4,136
Posted By Spank
Excellent reading, I think when my bikes run in I...

Excellent reading, I think when my bikes run in I might remove it as I have always had major problems with wheel hop on the corner entry. The only bikes I havn't had problems with were the 2 Strokes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2005, 00:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,566
Posted By Spank
I've been told that a road engine can take...

I've been told that a road engine can take between 10 and 15 thousand miles to be fully run in. On my R6 I ran semi synthetic upto 12000miles the bike had constantly kept making more power from new...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2005, 00:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,136
Posted By Spank
How does having no flywheel affect the charging...

How does having no flywheel affect the charging system, and doesn't the engine feel more lumpy without it?
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Aug-2005, 00:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,257
Posted By Spank
Awsome Handling

Just been running the new 749 in. The handlings awsome, as sharp as my old R6 with ZX12R stability. It's the first bike I feel comfortable on using the brakes while cornering, and changing line is a...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Aug-2005, 05:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,693
Posted By Spank
Whats wrong with a standard Ducati slipper...

Whats wrong with a standard Ducati slipper clutch?
I'm thinking of fitting one to my 749 Biposto, surely it's better than a normal clutch?
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 20:05
Replies: 45
Views: 7,459
Posted By Spank
RCA

Poor old RCA, that told him. But lets not forget Rossi isn't a road rider and a 1000cc four will always beat a 600cc four. Their both useable like a twin in their own way if you know how to get the...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 19:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
Posted By Spank
Suspension Sorted

Thanks, I've found the adjuster and softened it up for running in.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By Spank
Tickover Sorted

Cheers for the help, tickovers adjusted up within minutes and I'm ready to roll.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 01:18
Replies: 45
Views: 7,459
Posted By Spank
Here's a message for mr R1. I just bought a new...

Here's a message for mr R1.
I just bought a new 749 Biposto because I wanted character.
I've owned R6's, R1's etc and they are a bit bland. The duke will out handle most of them and as for power...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 01:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
Posted By Spank
Front fork adjustment

I've got the new 749 Biposto but I can't see a compression damping adjuster on the fork leg. Is this because there is no compression adjustment?
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 00:57
Replies: 12
Views: 1,732
Posted By Spank
Tickover Adjustment

I've just taken delivery of my new 749 but the tickover is a bit low. The engine sometimes stops at the lights and junctions which is really irritating. I can't see anything in the manual about it...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2005, 19:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By Spank
New 749

Just put a deposit on a brand new 749. I'm trading in a Hornet900 and a ZX12R unless I sell them before the 24th. Two excellent bikes, hope I'm not making a big mistake.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Aug-2005, 00:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,336
Posted By Spank
749 DARK

What is the best price for a new one of these and where can I get one. I can get a new Biposto for 6799 but I like the look of the dark.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Aug-2005, 00:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,586
Posted By Spank
I'm looking at buying my first Ducati a 749. I...

I'm looking at buying my first Ducati a 749. I think the dark looks best but the cheapest new one is a yellow 749BP for 6799 is this a good price?
Oh and 3000miles is naff all I sometimes put over...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2005, 00:44
Replies: 23
Views: 3,912
Posted By Spank
Thanks for all the feedback. I have four bikes at...

Thanks for all the feedback. I have four bikes at the moment. Ones in MCN next week if it sells I'll have the money for 92 model 900ss up at a grand. I just didn't want a repeat of the past. When I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 01:20
Replies: 23
Views: 3,912
Posted By Spank
Can a 900SS take it?

I'm thinking of purchasing my first Ducati a 1992 900SS.
I'll service it, warm it up before thrashing it etc. Will it be able to stand up to regular full on caneing. I buy bikes to use rather than...
Forum: Tyres 13-Jul-2005, 01:01
Replies: 15
Views: 4,604
Posted By Spank
Pilot Race II

I don't know what the race II's are like but I had a Race 1 hard compound on the back of my R6. It lasted about 2000miles before it was replaced due ti a puncture. I recon I'd have got about another...
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