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Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2004, 10:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,859
Posted By Steve M
Well done sir:sing:

Well done sir:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 10:40
Replies: 12
Views: 6,448
Posted By Steve M
the engines in the injected bikes have quite a...

the engines in the injected bikes have quite a few changes including things like a lighter crank etc, so they already spin up a bit quicker than earlier ones - bit less bottom end though.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jun-2004, 17:34
Replies: 12
Views: 6,448
Posted By Steve M
These engines are fine just so long as they are...

These engines are fine just so long as they are properly looked after and nothing too silly is done tunning wise.
happy to help:)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jun-2004, 14:17
Replies: 12
Views: 6,448
Posted By Steve M
My rev limiter comes in at 9250 rpm. But I find...

My rev limiter comes in at 9250 rpm.
But I find 8500 is about the best point to change in full on mode!:bouncy:
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jun-2004, 09:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,001
Posted By Steve M
Mike916 - A4 are stocked at work, so I use those...

Mike916 - A4 are stocked at work, so I use those (ahem).
Like you say A2 are fine, just that A4 is a bit better.:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 15:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,300
Posted By Steve M
same journey to north Wales done many times - my...

same journey to north Wales done many times - my wife's VW Polo read 75 miles, my bike always reads 71 miles.
Wonder what her new car would say.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 14:07
Replies: 20
Views: 3,300
Posted By Steve M
Good point this, as more miles = lower value and...

Good point this, as more miles = lower value and sooner servicing (if you do it by miles rather than anually) Though the milometer and speedometer are not necessarily both reading wrong or by the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 12:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,001
Posted By Steve M
Ducati always seem to go through a period of...

Ducati always seem to go through a period of decent quality control then let it slip again, and as you say this is not really good enough. As for replacing fasteners, rather than getting plated ones...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 22-Jun-2004, 15:01
Replies: 9
Views: 3,546
Posted By Steve M
Jools - met you (very) briefly at the Congleton...

Jools - met you (very) briefly at the Congleton Mega Meet, you were getting ready to go as I got there, wish it had been longer. You are crazy !!!!( in a good way);)
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 17:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By Steve M
Very true!

Very true!
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 16:22
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By Steve M
Ditto. got to be the R. Though it will cost more...

Ditto. got to be the R.
Though it will cost more to run - belts every 6000 miles (1 year) for an R, 12000 (2 years) for an S, etc etc. But sod that bit, get the R.:flame:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jun-2004, 14:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,091
Posted By Steve M
Thanks Frank. I have been trying to find some...

Thanks Frank.
I have been trying to find some specificaly for the SSie for a while, with no luck. As always seems to happen, now I've seen some, I've found 3!!!!. On my way home on Friday I stopped...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jun-2004, 14:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,091
Posted By Steve M
SSie risers

Just looked at the Cycle cat web site, and they list handlebar risers for the SSie. But there is no picture - is for others but not these.
Has anyone got any experience of these? I can't see how the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Jun-2004, 12:50
Replies: 23
Views: 8,254
Posted By Steve M
Good point and true on both counts

Good point and true on both counts
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 12:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,564
Posted By Steve M
Maybe some viagra in the brake fluid will...

Maybe some viagra in the brake fluid will help:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
ok ok I'm going now
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Jun-2004, 11:17
Replies: 23
Views: 8,254
Posted By Steve M
like baylissboy says, the insurance copmpanies...

like baylissboy says, the insurance copmpanies are quick to put up the cost when you declare the mods/extras. If you declare and are prepared to pay extra, then the company should also be prepared to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jun-2004, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,540
Posted By Steve M
Got to agree with FF on this one. Go for the...

Got to agree with FF on this one. Go for the shock, the swingarm is already a good bit of kit. What about some lighter wheels (you could put some wet weather tyres on the others for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2004, 14:12
Replies: 22
Views: 4,109
Posted By Steve M
BB - If you put anymore carbon fibre on that bike...

BB - If you put anymore carbon fibre on that bike it will float!!!!:roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 10:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,350
Posted By Steve M
Jim - have a look at "Pulsing front under...

Jim - have a look at "Pulsing front under braking" it's in the Technical section - SSs on page 5. The problem with mine was nothing more than the disc rotor sticking in the semi floating mounts.:)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 15:52
Replies: 32
Views: 7,907
Posted By Steve M
Hi and welcome fellow SS dude. I suspect by the...

Hi and welcome fellow SS dude.
I suspect by the morning there will be loads of answers for you if not sooner. The depth of Ducati knowledge in the club is amazing, no matter how obscure the question...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 17:24
Replies: 26
Views: 3,201
Posted By Steve M
DJ - The force you mention is the force pushing...

DJ - The force you mention is the force pushing the pads together, determined by how hard the lever is squeezed - the harder you squeeze the quicker you slow down ( as Shazaam states ) The rate at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 14:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,201
Posted By Steve M
Interesting point about tyres. I still think (but...

Interesting point about tyres. I still think (but I may well be wrong) the CoF is important. After all the fastest corner speeds at Gp's come from the 125's, which have the smallest tyres. Although...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Jun-2004, 16:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,370
Posted By Steve M
I put Dunlop D207's on my 900ss, plenty of grip...

I put Dunlop D207's on my 900ss, plenty of grip for the road and suit the bike really well - much better than the Michelin Hi Sports it came with - the steering is lighter and faster.:bouncy:
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 08-Jun-2004, 10:07
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
That's a good point, I'd say the seat on my SS is...

That's a good point, I'd say the seat on my SS is more comfortable now than when it was new.:sing:
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Jun-2004, 17:04
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
Thanks Martin - just about sums it up. I noticed...

Thanks Martin - just about sums it up. I noticed the seat was feeling a bit hard after only an hour. Why do they make a comfortable bike and then put a hard seat on it? Still, at least it can be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2004, 16:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,232
Posted By Steve M
Cheers nelly - I'll look in some of those free...

Cheers nelly - I'll look in some of those free catalogues that seem to come with everything now.
( true - better in yellow):sing:

[Edited on 26-5-2004 by STEVE M]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2004, 14:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,232
Posted By Steve M
Anyone know which legal ones come with the...

Anyone know which legal ones come with the removable baffles ?:roll:
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-May-2004, 15:19
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
[quote]Originally posted by Catdui RED! I do...

[quote]Originally posted by Catdui
RED!

I do like the red one - the red frame is a nice touch as opposed to black on the silver or black ones, trouble is my riding gear would match the silver or...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-May-2004, 14:57
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
Aah the old'uns. You just can't beat a good...

Aah the old'uns. You just can't beat a good Darmah.:bouncy:
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-May-2004, 14:20
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
Catdui - I suspect you're right, the Ms would be...

Catdui - I suspect you're right, the Ms would be better most of the time. Now then, red, black or silver ?

BB - It must be so hard having to work for a living !
998 - can you get classic insurance...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-May-2004, 13:21
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
New shape ?:puzzled:

New shape ?:puzzled:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-May-2004, 13:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,812
Posted By Steve M
That's better:sing:

That's better:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-May-2004, 10:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,812
Posted By Steve M
Tont - very nice mate, but maybe you need to...

Tont - very nice mate, but maybe you need to change your signature now ?:sing:
Forum: Classic 24-May-2004, 16:42
Replies: 4
Views: 4,723
Posted By Steve M
One of Mick Walker's books will no doubt have...

One of Mick Walker's books will no doubt have stuff in too.
Can we have some pics please? I love the old'uns. (no comment please BB):bouncy:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2004, 15:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,649
Posted By Steve M
Ok

Ok
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2004, 13:11
Replies: 14
Views: 5,664
Posted By Steve M
MS convert ?

I'm looking to change my 900 SS ie, probably for a MS or a Monster and had the chance to test ride a MS on Saturday.
What did I think ?
Well, it really was a very enjoyable bike to ride. First thing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By Steve M
Or the mirror flying off the 916 at JHP when we...

Or the mirror flying off the 916 at JHP when we unloaded it

[Edited on 18-5-2004 by STEVE M]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 14:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By Steve M
Can't take the P all the time !!!!:sing:

Can't take the P all the time !!!!:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-May-2004, 14:36
Replies: 23
Views: 6,162
Posted By Steve M
Looks good to me Frank. I've given up (again)...

Looks good to me Frank.

I've given up (again) with doing it to my SSie - there just isn't any room between the controls and fairing on full lock.:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 14:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By Steve M
Oh dear - we are talking major trauma here. For...

Oh dear - we are talking major trauma here.

For those who have not seen this bike, it is unbelievably well looked after. When BB says it has never seen water, we are not just talking about rain, it...
Forum: Tyres 14-May-2004, 14:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,973
Posted By Steve M
I replaced the original Michelin hi sports on my...

I replaced the original Michelin hi sports on my 900ss with D207's. The bike's steering is much lighter and quicker with the D207's, don't supose the D208's would be much different.:biaggi:
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2004, 10:37
Replies: 22
Views: 4,741
Posted By Steve M
Didn't thing changing direction was a problem -...

Didn't thing changing direction was a problem - more the front end into corners. but just how fast are you? if you can find fault with a 999 you either should be in BSB or there's something very...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-May-2004, 13:19
Replies: 23
Views: 6,162
Posted By Steve M
Thats just the kind of thing i'd like to do...

Thats just the kind of thing i'd like to do with my SSie - problem is with the fairing - going to have another look though.
I had give up, but you've got me going again now.:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2004, 11:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,841
Posted By Steve M
Yep - sounds like Ducati ownership to me !:sing:

Yep - sounds like Ducati ownership to me !:sing:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Apr-2004, 08:08
Replies: 20
Views: 5,446
Posted By Steve M
for fiscusfish first - just joking about the pre...

for fiscusfish first - just joking about the pre 98 ss shape, I love all SS's from the bevels to the MHe, always been an SS fan and the FE is one of the best.
As for the original question -...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 16:35
Replies: 20
Views: 5,446
Posted By Steve M
This could start something - you don't seem...

This could start something - you don't seem to like the SSie shape fiscus ?
Personally i think the old SS shape looks just that - old. The SSie is a great looking bike.:sing:

[Edited on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 14:55
Replies: 5
Views: 3,191
Posted By Steve M
Thanks fege - did it make much diffrence ?

Thanks fege - did it make much diffrence ?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 14:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,191
Posted By Steve M
SSie tank pad

I've always found the tank pad to be too thick, making the reach to the 'bars more than it need be. When looking at a newer model I noticed that they have a thinner pad.
Anyone know if...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2004, 14:20
Replies: 36
Views: 7,990
Posted By Steve M
999...

999 PIC

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/content/images/Home/Top_story/images/02767303.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2004, 13:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,832
Posted By Steve M
Does seem to crop up quite often this topic, must...

Does seem to crop up quite often this topic, must be an SS thing. I thought of raising the bars on my SS ie. There are several ways of doing this - new bars, risers etc, which would work, but the...
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