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Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 17:11
Replies: 19
Views: 4,323
Posted By twpd
Yep. CC is spot on. On one dyno on one day my...

Yep. CC is spot on. On one dyno on one day my 800ss roadbike was giving 80bhp. On another dyno on a different day it was giving 76-77bhp.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 21:01
Replies: 133
Views: 37,328
Posted By twpd
It's the C50's and C90's that allow Honda to make...

It's the C50's and C90's that allow Honda to make RC30's. Restricting the appeal of your market and consigning yourself to an ever smaller niche is suicide. I'm a Ducati loyalist, I've spent the best...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 20:40
Replies: 133
Views: 37,328
Posted By twpd
Thereby restricting the sales of their models to...

Thereby restricting the sales of their models to only the wealthiest of people. They just don't get it, do they? Regaining status? Status as expensive trinkets for only the wealthiest of people....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2006, 20:33
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
You said you could. I'm putting you on the spot...

You said you could.

I'm putting you on the spot and asking what you can teach me. I've done it several times and I've yet to hear the answer.

You can't expect me to accept in blind faith a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2006, 19:13
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I've lost the will to live with this thread...no...

I've lost the will to live with this thread...no offence to TP but, I'll use him as an example cos he's a CSS coach.... he's been racing barely a year, just out of his novice jacket and he's gonna...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2006, 18:04
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
:eureka: Absolutely bang on and this is the...

:eureka:

Absolutely bang on and this is the point I have been making all along.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2006, 22:32
Replies: 19
Views: 4,091
Posted By twpd
White wheels are Honda 80's gay kitsch ;)

White wheels are Honda 80's gay kitsch ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2006, 22:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,844
Posted By twpd
Ummm.... GT40's. Has he got a spare frame then?

Ummm.... GT40's. Has he got a spare frame then?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2006, 21:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,844
Posted By twpd
One thing is for sure - I'm holding onto my spare...

One thing is for sure - I'm holding onto my spare injectors. Antoyne is right of course - it's all sourced externally. We just need the automotive equivalent of the RS or Farnell catalogues! :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2006, 21:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,844
Posted By twpd
£900 for an...

£900 for an injector?????????????????????????????

FARK! :o

Well done to DUK doing the honourable thing but £900 is taking the proverbial for a glorified solenoid valve.

[Edited on 24-5-2006 by...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 15:28
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I still won't have your children Steve! ;)

I still won't have your children Steve! ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 15:23
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I know this. I'm a qualified bike instructor and...

I know this. I'm a qualified bike instructor and used to work as a technical trainer for a large american corporation in microelectronics.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 15:21
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
Ahhh...so you'll subscribe to the school of...

Ahhh...so you'll subscribe to the school of thought that allows "textbook engineers" to come out of university with a degree, call themselves engineers and then have the real engineers pick up the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 14:43
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I'm always analysing my riding on the track. I...

I'm always analysing my riding on the track.

I will watch and learn where he goes faster...where he gets more speed from..be it a different line, a later turn-in, later braking point, fewer gear...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-May-2006, 14:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By twpd
Good point Tony - that is probably the most...

Good point Tony - that is probably the most ludicrous of all cases! Whatever happened to common-sense and proportion, eh?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 14:31
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
This is the major problem with it as I see it....

This is the major problem with it as I see it. You have to start at the bottom - there is no account taken of your experience. It's a prescribed course which, AIUI (correct me if I am wrong) seems to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-May-2006, 14:23
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By twpd
We have this nonsense at Croft. Croft has been a...

We have this nonsense at Croft. Croft has been a race circuit on & off since 1945 but, a modern housing estate (15 yrs old or so) has sprung up within a mile. The inhabitants of said housing estate...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By twpd
I'm more partisan. I've refused to race at Lydden...

I'm more partisan. I've refused to race at Lydden before due to me considering it dangerous - despite championship points being at stake.

If TPTB want to make it difficult to race or use the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-May-2006, 12:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,153
Posted By twpd
Effing idiots. It's not worth the hassle. I...

Effing idiots. It's not worth the hassle. I simply wouldn't race there or do a trackday.

10,000rpm? :puzzled:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 12:50
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I'm highly sceptical about the worth of such a...

I'm highly sceptical about the worth of such a course to established racers like me. I'm not blowing my trumpet but, I've got quite a lot racing experience I wonder how much I would get out of...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 22:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By twpd
I am a luddite - I prefer to do it manually....

I am a luddite - I prefer to do it manually. Here's a thought for some of you who might consider messing around with shims, stops or any other heath robinson mods etc. If you have not fully tested...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2006, 15:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,378
Posted By twpd
I prefer to you the FIM ecu because it is a more...

I prefer to you the FIM ecu because it is a more elegant solution without adding extra wires. It also allows re-mapping of ignition curves and can be used to bypass the stupid integrated...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 7,483
Posted By twpd
An R will only ever be any good if you can make...

An R will only ever be any good if you can make use of it - they're not so easy to live with. I reckon a better upgrade route would be a bigger bike. There is no subsitute for cubes at the end of the...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 23-May-2006, 13:44
Replies: 14
Views: 5,652
Posted By twpd
I was about to say 330 feet but, I wasn't precise...

I was about to say 330 feet but, I wasn't precise enough. :sniff:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-May-2006, 13:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By twpd
Same problem here. They had some problems with...

Same problem here.

They had some problems with their website recently so, were taking phone orders only, this option has now gone and they are now back to online selling. As they don't leave any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2006, 13:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By twpd
Having spent many 10's of hours on dynos over the...

Having spent many 10's of hours on dynos over the last few months I can heartily agree - I've seen the difference via data and felt them via the arse of my pants.

Just banging on any old pipes,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-May-2006, 22:07
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By twpd
alloy polishing/refinishing

I have a few deep-brace ally swinging arms for my racer. They're a bit blemished as in stained or lightly scratched so, I'd like them refinished. Not polished to mirror finish or anything like that -...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-May-2006, 20:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By twpd
Not necessarily std. I think the rules only say...

Not necessarily std. I think the rules only say that hoses must vent into catch tanks - the catch tank can be anything you want within reason including the airbox as originally designed.

I was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2006, 20:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,655
Posted By twpd
Yes there are two mounting points but you can...

Yes there are two mounting points but you can only use one or the other depending upon the head angle selected iirc.

You can always pull the tank back. There is movement/adjustability in the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-May-2006, 19:59
Replies: 17
Views: 4,753
Posted By twpd
The use of warmers on race days can be disputed...

The use of warmers on race days can be disputed due to the delays in holding areas. Often the delays on trackdays are less because you can ride out onto the circuit at any time in the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-May-2006, 18:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,450
Posted By twpd
u2u

u2u
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-May-2006, 22:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By twpd
620s racers...have you?

Airboxes/crankcase breathers:

Have any of you disconnected the crankcase breather from the expansion tank, thrown the tank away and then blocked the connection from the airbox to the expansion...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-May-2006, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 3,085
Posted By twpd
You will need more than a 750ss to be competitve...

You will need more than a 750ss to be competitve at Bemsee. You'll be giving away about 10bhp to start with. Get an 800ss ;)
Forum: Tyres 21-May-2006, 20:29
Replies: 1
Views: 3,150
Posted By twpd
Yes. you can.

Yes. you can.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2006, 19:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By twpd
They ain't gonna knock off about 800 quid tho'....

They ain't gonna knock off about 800 quid tho'. Are they?

I reckon it's worth about £800-£900 tops.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2006, 18:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By twpd
I did. That's 3 I have now :D Two spares for...

I did. That's 3 I have now :D

Two spares for racing in case they get bent. Like rocking horse droppings they are.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2006, 18:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By twpd
It should run quite happily with an FIM ecu....

It should run quite happily with an FIM ecu. Unfortunately that pushes the cost to £2000!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2006, 18:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By twpd
But conversely, they sold me the deep brace ally...

But conversely, they sold me the deep brace ally swing-arm for £30 which, I thought was a bargain. Go figure.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 17:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By twpd
Hmmmm.....sound nothing like mine. Photo? O...

Hmmmm.....sound nothing like mine. Photo? O perhaps Wilf on here can help?
Forum: Tyres 21-May-2006, 17:35
Replies: 4
Views: 3,663
Posted By twpd
If it was July I'd be interested. As it is I need...

If it was July I'd be interested. As it is I need to spend money getting my racer actually track ready first...then worry about the wets later.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 17:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By twpd
You mean the gauze filter? Well you should just...

You mean the gauze filter? Well you should just unscrew it out of the cases and then all you need to do is wash it clean in petrol/paraffin.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2006, 17:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By twpd
1000ss motor on eBay - I wish but, the price!

1000ss motor (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-ENGINE-1000DS-ONLY-3500-MILES-04-BIKE_W0QQitemZ8068182309QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Just the job for slotting in my 800 for Thunderbikes between...
Forum: Tyres 21-May-2006, 17:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,663
Posted By twpd
£100-£125. Depends if somebody actually needs...

£100-£125. Depends if somebody actually needs wets. Most racers buy their tyres when they need them...at a meeting.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-May-2006, 09:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,462
Posted By twpd
Oil filter: Ducati Fuel filter: Ducati Air...

Oil filter: Ducati
Fuel filter: Ducati
Air filter: K&N
Plugs: NGK Iridium
Oil: Any decent 15w-50 fully or semi-synth

This is in an 800ss.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-May-2006, 19:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Posted By twpd
Rearsets?

Who's using wot?

I bought some nice DP ones but, liked them so much they went on the road bike. So, now I need some more but, I'd rather buy something readily available in this country.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-May-2006, 19:13
Replies: 50
Views: 7,356
Posted By twpd
>>Soon passed him on the straights...

>>Soon passed him on the straights though

:lol: Well that showed him, eh? A superior display of skill on the straight.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-May-2006, 14:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,891
Posted By twpd
With a dynojet kit you often will have a variety...

With a dynojet kit you often will have a variety of jets and needles which, you will select according to the set up you have and the reading your gas analyser gives....well, I did with my SV650s. So,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-May-2006, 14:15
Replies: 37
Views: 6,435
Posted By twpd
Croft...aside from being near my front door, I...

Croft...aside from being near my front door, I like it for the following reasons:

Awesomely fast in places
Technically challenging with a mixture of fast, medium speed and slow corners.....with some...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-May-2006, 13:10
Replies: 29
Views: 3,790
Posted By twpd
How does what DD get from NE compare to other...

How does what DD get from NE compare to other classes and other clubs? That is the yardstick. Where there's lots of classes being run at a meeting then you will always get reduced tracktime and that...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-May-2006, 01:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,932
Posted By twpd
Nope. Bike isn't ready yet...I'll be out on the...

Nope. Bike isn't ready yet...I'll be out on the 1st July.
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