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Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Feb-2005, 01:27
Replies: 10
Views: 4,616
Posted By Felix
Aren't those the pro-bolt ones? Not sure who...

Aren't those the pro-bolt ones? Not sure who makes them but they appear identical (crap).
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Feb-2005, 01:22
Replies: 10
Views: 4,616
Posted By Felix
Now, I know your Ebay skills far outweigh my own,...

Now, I know your Ebay skills far outweigh my own, but on this one, Frank, I'm ahead of you.;)

[Edited on 19-2-2005 by Felix]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Feb-2005, 01:07
Replies: 10
Views: 4,616
Posted By Felix
Titanium anyone?

Well, after looking around for a good supplier of titanium screws, etc. I found what I was looking for I think. I did consider pro-bolts (also go by tasty-nuts) but was put off by some of the recent...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2005, 18:53
Replies: 12
Views: 3,253
Posted By Felix
Lily, lap timers require a infrared beacon...

Lily, lap timers require a infrared beacon trackside at the start/finish line. These for the rider's information only and are completely seperate from the race organiser's requirements. Many of them...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2005, 18:25
Replies: 12
Views: 3,253
Posted By Felix
Transponder is not the same as a laptimer. A...

Transponder is not the same as a laptimer. A transponder is used by race control to record everyone's laptime in a race. It does not have any readouts. The race organizers will tell you which model...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 22:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,202
Posted By Felix
It's a minefield, this business of buying race...

It's a minefield, this business of buying race bikes. The old addage says the only way to buy someone's race bike is from parc ferme. Once a race bike goes back to a shop, who knows what's what. Bits...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 13:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,066
Posted By Felix
Take a look at AIM's website. They have a video...

Take a look at AIM's website. They have a video of the MXL dash on a bike around Mugello!
On-board video (http://www.aim-sportline.com/MOTO/plug_play.htm)

[Edited on 16-2-2005 by Felix]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 12:59
Replies: 29
Views: 3,174
Posted By Felix
Harv, keep in mind that you need the bobbins as...

Harv, keep in mind that you need the bobbins as well, which need to have an accurate diameter (see Jasper's drawing). I am sure it can be done for slightly cheaper. To me it's not worth the time.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 12:17
Replies: 29
Views: 3,174
Posted By Felix
K-Tech (http://www.k-tech.uk.com/)

K-Tech (http://www.k-tech.uk.com/)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 12:03
Replies: 29
Views: 3,174
Posted By Felix
As Mike says, you can't beat the K-Tech deal. I...

As Mike says, you can't beat the K-Tech deal. I wish that was around when I had mine made!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2005, 20:36
Replies: 24
Views: 3,066
Posted By Felix
Yeah, AIM is good stuff. I saw this one in person...

Yeah, AIM is good stuff. I saw this one in person at the recent motorsport show and it's the business. It's the one I'd go for, good value for 500 odd...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2005, 17:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,066
Posted By Felix
Of course, you could always get the real thing...

Of course, you could always get the real thing (http://www.poweron.it/NEGOZIO/cat051.php?n=1), as used on the 999 F05:

http://www.poweron.it/NEGOZIO/falcon_0000.jpg
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 14:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,784
Posted By Felix
Looks like a nice workshop...soooo tidy!

Looks like a nice workshop...soooo tidy!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2005, 02:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,941
Posted By Felix
Nelly, you need to get out, mate! Ta, for the...

Nelly, you need to get out, mate! Ta, for the pads, BTW.


[Edited on 5-2-2005 by Felix]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2005, 00:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,632
Posted By Felix
I've got 2003 in pdf, if that's any use. The...

I've got 2003 in pdf, if that's any use. The rules don't change much. I think the starting procedure changed last year. Can't remember any others. Skidlids, do you?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2005, 23:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,632
Posted By Felix
Are you after anything specific? I've got mine.

Are you after anything specific? I've got mine.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2005, 11:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,876
Posted By Felix
Don't disagree with you Mike about the S2R,...

Don't disagree with you Mike about the S2R, although at that sort of speed I reckon you'll want a fairing. What are the rules? Is it required to be based on a road bike? How much can you modify?

My...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2005, 23:36
Replies: 15
Views: 4,876
Posted By Felix
Hmmm...so you could race a 750 ss with a slight...

Hmmm...so you could race a 750 ss with a slight overbore. Put a set of Nelly's heads on it and you should have a decent bike. Mind you that's no longer cheap racing, but then a competitive season in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 20:28
Replies: 27
Views: 2,764
Posted By Felix
Flog your discs on Ebay and the proper stuff....

Flog your discs on Ebay and the proper stuff. Don't bodge it!
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jan-2005, 10:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,295
Posted By Felix
Who is your powder coater, Jasper? U2U me details...

Who is your powder coater, Jasper? U2U me details please. Cheers.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 21:20
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By Felix
OK, how about if take the mirrors off. Will that...

OK, how about if take the mirrors off. Will that work?
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,855
Posted By Felix
Not meaning to be a stickler, but for racing the...

Not meaning to be a stickler, but for racing the rules say that the line cannot split below the bottom yoke, which is not quite the same as two seperate lines all the way from the master cylinder....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jan-2005, 17:41
Replies: 22
Views: 5,512
Posted By Felix
Lily, never used a bike mounted lap timer but I...

Lily, never used a bike mounted lap timer but I am sure they can be useful. Always had someone stand on pit wall for hand measured lap times.

For racing, you'll need a TranX260 transponder. It will...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 14:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By Felix
I think the frame alone is around 8 grand!

I think the frame alone is around 8 grand!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 14:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,470
Posted By Felix
Change of mind: Felix to enter DesmoDue!

Just as long as I can use this:

http://www.ctm-racing.at/catalog/images/ducati/rehi.JPG

Thought not. Ah well, back to my previous plans, then.:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 02:41
Replies: 70
Views: 30,841
Posted By Felix
That's the one, Frank!

That's the one, Frank!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 01:52
Replies: 70
Views: 30,841
Posted By Felix
Fair enough, Antony, although you might change...

Fair enough, Antony, although you might change your mind when you lob it down the track.;) You could always get some Ducati Supermono bodywork. That would really look cool!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 01:25
Replies: 70
Views: 30,841
Posted By Felix
Antony, just give Barry a ring at BB Plastics. My...

Antony, just give Barry a ring at BB Plastics. My mates just bought two full sets of fairings for their GSX-R750s for £170! And, no hacksawing required! So, there is a first hand recommendation.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2005, 00:42
Replies: 70
Views: 30,841
Posted By Felix
Tony, try this guy: BB Plastics...

Tony, try this guy: BB Plastics (http://www.bbplastics.co.uk). Top stuff that actually fits. Loads of racers use him.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Jan-2005, 16:04
Replies: 22
Views: 7,069
Posted By Felix
I bet they'll be ace but at 500 quid a side, I'll...

I bet they'll be ace but at 500 quid a side, I'll stick with what I got.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-Jan-2005, 00:44
Replies: 19
Views: 6,060
Posted By Felix
Not yet ready to throw in the towel myself, Yeti....

Not yet ready to throw in the towel myself, Yeti. I'll get on the case later this week...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-Jan-2005, 00:03
Replies: 19
Views: 6,060
Posted By Felix
B@gger! Hmmm, don't know really, but I'll need to...

B@gger! Hmmm, don't know really, but I'll need to sort something soon.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 14:04
Replies: 33
Views: 3,936
Posted By Felix
Certainly looks like you'll want to get the fork...

Certainly looks like you'll want to get the fork leg replaced. If you don't have the means to do it yourself (or a mate) then best take it to a shop. It's an easy job, should take more than 1 hour if...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 12:36
Replies: 33
Views: 3,936
Posted By Felix
Where exactly is the split? Can you post a...

Where exactly is the split? Can you post a picture or describe it further?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2005, 01:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,317
Posted By Felix
Geoff, I'd use some high density foam blocks to...

Geoff, I'd use some high density foam blocks to make up the difference between the stock battery box and the new smaller battery. Then, use a large O-ring, maybe about 3-4 inches in diameter and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2005, 20:16
Replies: 7
Views: 3,243
Posted By Felix
Yup, that's the way I feel as well, WJB. In...

Yup, that's the way I feel as well, WJB. In addition, you have plenty of time to improve bike setup where you go out for a few laps, come back to the pits, fettle the suspension or whatever it is...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2005, 13:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,243
Posted By Felix
Looked into doing one of their events a while ago...

Looked into doing one of their events a while ago as the "open pitlane" is hugely appealing. Sadly, so far, I haven't managed to convince the wife that it would make for a great family holiday. Must...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2005, 19:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,557
Posted By Felix
And back to you, Hooley

And back to you, Hooley
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2005, 23:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,557
Posted By Felix
I have a brand new set of these filters...

I have a brand new set of these filters (http://www.sportsbike.com.au/filters.htm), if anyone is interested. £20.

I was going to install them in my RS when it was still on the road, but now that I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jan-2005, 22:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,599
Posted By Felix
I don't envy Jack. I wonder how long his going to...

I don't envy Jack. I wonder how long his going to last.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2005, 18:30
Replies: 23
Views: 5,585
Posted By Felix
It figures that Monty would live only 5 minutes...

It figures that Monty would live only 5 minutes from nowhere! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jan-2005, 18:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,609
Posted By Felix
It won't pass scrutineering anyway. Even if it...

It won't pass scrutineering anyway. Even if it were allowed, as you're looking through the corner, all you see behind you is the empty edge of the track. To see "up the inside" behind you, you would...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 20:55
Replies: 27
Views: 4,872
Posted By Felix
Ooohh, watch out for a Cadwell local, then!

Ooohh, watch out for a Cadwell local, then!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 17:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,029
Posted By Felix
Aerodynamics always play a role. There is a good...

Aerodynamics always play a role. There is a good article on Ducati.com on the subject: The art of slipstreaming (http://www.ducati.com/hodgson/news.jhtml?news=article&newsId=14516)

Here is what you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jan-2005, 15:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,786
Posted By Felix
You have to take the left side engine cover off...

You have to take the left side engine cover off and use a torque wrench, which means you need to drain the oil, maybe the water, and then reseal the casing afterwards.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jan-2005, 00:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,634
Posted By Felix
'Cept you want fairings with the indicator and...

'Cept you want fairings with the indicator and headlight holes filled in. That tail does look nice, though.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jan-2005, 20:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,630
Posted By Felix
I use Superbike 2001 on the PC. It only has Donny...

I use Superbike 2001 on the PC. It only has Donny of the tracks you want but it's a very good representation having raced there for real.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jan-2005, 15:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By Felix
One idea for SS bikes would be to use the...

One idea for SS bikes would be to use the "half fairing" that some SS came with and then fit the monster belly pan as Chris suggests. Sounds like a great deal,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2005, 20:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,363
Posted By Felix
I understand there are pills available that do...

I understand there are pills available that do that too.:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Jan-2005, 16:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,663
Posted By Felix
John, I think you're spot on! Definitely worth...

John, I think you're spot on! Definitely worth watching! Mind, I had my virgin race there last year, albeit the full circuit. My advice is if you've never done Cadwell, do at least one track day...
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