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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 10:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,544
Posted By twpd
LOL. At least you have a sense of humour to laugh...

LOL. At least you have a sense of humour to laugh at it.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 19:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,269
Posted By twpd
Yep. That seems very good to me. A lot of bike...

Yep. That seems very good to me. A lot of bike for less money than a year old 600-4. I know what I'd choose.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 19:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,269
Posted By twpd
Don't go down on the front Tony - it gives the...

Don't go down on the front Tony - it gives the chain a hard time. You have better and more adjustment using the rear sprocket.

My 800's which have pifflingly small engine outputs in comparison are...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 18:51
Replies: 21
Views: 4,269
Posted By twpd
If it's like other Dukes it will be overgeared -...

If it's like other Dukes it will be overgeared - go up a couple of teeth on the back and you'll get even more go. The loss in top end is probably very academic.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 18:14
Replies: 21
Views: 4,269
Posted By twpd
Glad you enjoy it - I'll avoid the temptation to...

Glad you enjoy it - I'll avoid the temptation to gloat ;)

Put some floating discs on it and say goodbye to any brake binding.

If anyone ever says they need more power then they're talking out of...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 17:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,407
Posted By twpd
Ouch! That's harsh. I have to say I kinda quite...

Ouch! That's harsh. I have to say I kinda quite liked the look of this on EBay:

http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/17/73/23_3.JPG

I've no idea if the price is reasonable though and if what I hear is...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 17:23
Replies: 22
Views: 5,347
Posted By twpd
I feel sorry for anyone who has bought new and...

I feel sorry for anyone who has bought new and wants to sell after 2-3 years. Ducati residuals are crap but, as CC says that's great for use used buyers. :)
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2006, 17:17
Replies: 21
Views: 4,269
Posted By twpd
You know I am always right in the end. ;) Good...

You know I am always right in the end. ;)

Good for you - enjoy! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 17:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,544
Posted By twpd
Anyone running a book on Zhed getting another...

Anyone running a book on Zhed getting another snapped bolt? ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-May-2006, 01:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,772
Posted By twpd
Like so many other oil additives it is snake oil...

Like so many other oil additives it is snake oil (sic) ...or should that be slick?

Good oil is all you need in your engine.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 00:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,544
Posted By twpd
I've got no experience of this but, buggering...

I've got no experience of this but, buggering things up further is only gonna cost you more...think on it. ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 13-May-2006, 08:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,347
Posted By twpd
That is so much bollox. See TWO magazine for a...

That is so much bollox. See TWO magazine for a sensible review of the 749. The 749 has so much more grunt and torque than a jap 600 that is is easier to ride fast - overtakes are a cinch and you can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-May-2006, 00:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,947
Posted By twpd
Now why did I read this differently?

Joy pump (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JOYPUMP-for-DUCATI-916-998-748-996-749-monster-ST4-ST2_W0QQitemZ8061829563QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 23:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,441
Posted By twpd
Excellent. Couldn't knock it. The carbon is nice...

Excellent. Couldn't knock it. The carbon is nice - very glossy, very light and not see through like some crap. The fit was perfect. The belt covers even have alloy inserts.

I also bought a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-May-2006, 23:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,261
Posted By twpd
Thanks guys. Do you think I'd get away with $3000...

Thanks guys. Do you think I'd get away with $3000 worth of bling sent as samples? :lol:

My credit card is quaking........:sing:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-May-2006, 23:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,261
Posted By twpd
Buying abroad - from the USA

I've found a load of lovely trick bits in the USA for my 800ss racer so, I wanna buy them. What sort of charges am I likely to cop if I order stuff and customs intercept the order?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 20:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Posted By twpd
I'm with Shazaam. Cast iron floating discs are...

I'm with Shazaam. Cast iron floating discs are superb. Better than stainless.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-May-2006, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,994
Posted By twpd
I wouldn't advise putting on a small sprocket...

I wouldn't advise putting on a small sprocket like this because they give the chain a hard time. Go up two teeth on the rear sprocket instead.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-May-2006, 23:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,529
Posted By twpd
The best thing to do is buy a cheap noise meter...

The best thing to do is buy a cheap noise meter from Maplins and test it yourself. Then you'll have a good idea if it's ok or not.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-May-2006, 22:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,723
Posted By twpd
Fantastic. They are excellent real world bikes...

Fantastic. They are excellent real world bikes and as quick as anything else with a decent rider onboard. Excellent mid-range power, smooth and free-revving.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 22:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,441
Posted By twpd
There you go...

There you go (http://kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&katalog=1)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 22:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,441
Posted By twpd
Errrr.....there's a button you press on the top...

Errrr.....there's a button you press on the top right of the catalogue page that turns it into English....miraculously.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-May-2006, 22:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,723
Posted By twpd
The last time I bought an 800ss.....

...when I saw the silver one I said "You know it's a shame to race it cos it's so nice" and I ended up keeping it for road use.

Well on Sunday I collected this - not even run in and you know what?...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 21:39
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
It probably is bigger than mine :( Only 803cc...

It probably is bigger than mine :(

Only 803cc here. :borg:




:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 21:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,441
Posted By twpd
Nope. But I've just bought a load of carbon for...

Nope. But I've just bought a load of carbon for my racer from Kaemna (http://kaemna.de/cms_en/index.htm)

And I am very pleased with the quality for the money. I will be buying more.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 20:06
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
Bet you can't outbrake me. ;)

Bet you can't outbrake me. ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-May-2006, 17:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By twpd
I forgot to reply! I didn't have a spare then...

I forgot to reply! I didn't have a spare then but, I do now with the new bike lol
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-May-2006, 17:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,194
Posted By twpd
Cheers Dude....my 800's are different from my...

Cheers Dude....my 800's are different from my particular 748 so, I'm not sure.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-May-2006, 14:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,194
Posted By twpd
Tool for removing ssie. top yoke stem cap

As it says. Has anyone got such a tool I can borrow for a few days please? I need to strip the head bearings out of my 800's and I'd like to make a copy of the tool if possible.


Cheers!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 14:28
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
As is big balls and staying on (not directed at...

As is big balls and staying on (not directed at TP by the way). :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 14:27
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
I dunno. He's selling the Ohlins so your guess is...

I dunno. He's selling the Ohlins so your guess is as good as mine. Unless he's putting something better on. :borg:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 14:21
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
Isn't Weeksy using his bike on the road? ;)

Isn't Weeksy using his bike on the road? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 13:20
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 12:48
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
..and the acid test is... do you stop...

..and the acid test is... do you stop quicker...well for the track it is.

Road use is debatable - we can disappear up our own arses at times with bling.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 12:44
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
Yeah...prettier but of no use if the money...

Yeah...prettier but of no use if the money doesn't deliver extra performance ;)

The brakes on my 800ss are absolutely stupendous - using std calipers with iron floaters, CRG levers (now these are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 12:36
Replies: 47
Views: 5,776
Posted By twpd
Ummm...isn't the std master cylinder on a 916 a...

Ummm...isn't the std master cylinder on a 916 a Brembo and aren't the standard calipers 4-potters? If so, then the std master cylinder should be fine imo. FWIW I have never noticed a deficiency in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 23:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By twpd
Fred...are you using choc-block suitably rated...

Fred...are you using choc-block suitably rated for the amount of current being carried? Probably 20-30A.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 16:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By twpd
Will some Stilsons do? :lol:

Will some Stilsons do? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 14:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,613
Posted By twpd
I don't recall the exact figure but, Ducati John...

I don't recall the exact figure but, Ducati John did mine on the 800 recently and he mentioned something about the factory now doing it to some ridiculously high figure like 150-200Nm.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 18:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,627
Posted By twpd
If Thunderbikes takes off then a 1000ss motor...

If Thunderbikes takes off then a 1000ss motor might be going in the chassis. :bouncy: Even then with a 4lb/bhp limit I am not sure that will be needed.

1080cc overbore on a 1000ss will not be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,627
Posted By twpd
Oh they ain't mine dude but, it gives you some...

Oh they ain't mine dude but, it gives you some idea of what my 800 will look like when it's finished cos I am getting one of them zorsts. Mine's better in fact cos it has the deep-brace ally swinging...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2006, 17:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,627
Posted By twpd
Happiness is a race-spec 800ss

http://www.arcfabrication.com/images/DSC000127.JPG

Or perhaps a 1000ss

http://www.arcfabrication.com/images/DSC0000212.JPG
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-May-2006, 12:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,049
Posted By twpd
Ducati John

He's a decent bloke. Checked the valve clearance on one of my 800's, changed the belts and put a lighter flywheel in. Friendly, helpful and very reasonable labour rates. He'll be getting my business...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 19:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,543
Posted By twpd
The best performance enhancement is your head. ;)

The best performance enhancement is your head. ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2006, 00:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,720
Posted By twpd
Been talking to TP. He got into the gravel trap...

Been talking to TP. He got into the gravel trap on some corner and when trying to get out the chain snapped. This holed the cases and then the oil cooler sprang a leak. He didn't fall of or anything...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-May-2006, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
Posted By twpd
8lbs is about right for that size of bolt. I...

8lbs is about right for that size of bolt. I wouldn't be too worried if the threads were clean and undamaged.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 13:44
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By twpd
Otto. Of course! Doh!

Otto. Of course! Doh!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By twpd
Torque. Or turning force. 5252 rpm. It's a...

Torque. Or turning force.



5252 rpm. It's a physical constant from which power is derived as a function of engine speed and torque. I can't remember the equation for it right now though.




They...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-May-2006, 17:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By twpd
Yep. 400cc worth. Are making a supermono? ;)

Yep. 400cc worth. Are making a supermono? ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-May-2006, 14:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By twpd
Lots of fuel-injected SS bits for sale

See market place.

I've got lots of fuel-injected SS bits for sale. All pretty much either immacualte & nearly new or vgc. They are all from my 800ss bikes that I am intending to campaign in MRO...
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