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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Sep-2005, 10:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,827
Posted By Ray
TP, Something should be in the discounts section...

TP,

Something should be in the discounts section on the site?

No doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the No limits discount deal must be up there as one of the most popular in the DSC,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2005, 11:57
Replies: 19
Views: 4,442
Posted By Ray
Never had a problem with pro bolt titanium stuff...

Never had a problem with pro bolt titanium stuff yet. You can get a good price on em at the NEC show. Had to be dragged way by a mate when titanium fever struck,

Specialist race car suppliers are a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2005, 11:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,213
Posted By Ray
I'm reasonably sure that my 998 has NGK's in it...

I'm reasonably sure that my 998 has NGK's in it and I have a couple of old ones that were removed. I'll have a look at the number on 'em. maybe, just maybe theres an alternative.

It must be said...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Sep-2005, 12:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,894
Posted By Ray
Would someone expect a refund on their summer...

Would someone expect a refund on their summer holiday cos it rained??

I don't fink so.

If the TDO had agreed/contracted to supply a dry track thats a different matter. Maybe Dr Jonathan could...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 11:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,180
Posted By Ray
To make the best of what you have engine wise...

To make the best of what you have engine wise make sure all the standard stuff is set up perfectly. e.g. throttle postion sensor, cams etc. A few hundred pounds spent on making sure everything is set...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Sep-2005, 15:48
Replies: 93
Views: 15,320
Posted By Ray
Lord R, Sorry for the tardy reply but I have...

Lord R,

Sorry for the tardy reply but I have been sunning myself in a handy tax haven. Enough of my feeble excuses I shall have a member of staff read me the rules again immediately. I will be in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Sep-2005, 12:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Ray
Screwy, For Novices, No limits have the whole of...

Screwy,

For Novices, No limits have the whole of your first session led round by instructors. Go for it, forget about all the crap that can happen on the road, speed traps, goons pulling out on you...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Sep-2005, 12:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,161
Posted By Ray
Frank, I might be wrong but Ducati dealers get...

Frank,

I might be wrong but Ducati dealers get sent a copy of Pronto as a matter of course?? Can anyone confirm that??

Ray
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Sep-2005, 12:57
Replies: 89
Views: 22,267
Posted By Ray
24 years with a big gap. Fantic GT KH 250 (two...

24 years with a big gap.

Fantic GT
KH 250 (two over a period of time)

CBR 600FT
996 BIP
998R

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Sep-2005, 11:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,795
Posted By Ray
I bought a six post off this seller recently so...

I bought a six post off this seller recently so he must have got hold of some more. The alloy basket wasi't in the first flush of youth but the deal was OK,

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Sep-2005, 11:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Ray
Croft Thursday September 22nd

Yorks region mail went out last night to see if anyone is interested in going to Croft on Thursday September 22nd.

If you are, book direct with the organisers No limits. 01727 899173...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 03:09
Replies: 22
Views: 4,125
Posted By Ray
Setting the Cam timing to standard made about 4...

Setting the Cam timing to standard made about 4 RWHP difference to my 998r most of the way through the rev range. The benefit depends on where the cam timing is before you start. You can move the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Aug-2005, 14:59
Replies: 16
Views: 2,270
Posted By Ray
Looks like all this years competitors are barred...

Looks like all this years competitors are barred next year as you must "not have raced in the last five years" :o

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 17:06
Replies: 24
Views: 4,008
Posted By Ray
There was/is a 996 about that was 30,000 up mile...

There was/is a 996 about that was 30,000 up mile in two years.

There is no reason why big mileages are are problem with decent preventative maintenance.

I put 14,000 on a 996 in three years with...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Aug-2005, 16:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By Ray
Oulton this Saturday the 13th

Anyone else going?

No limits are the organisers.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 11:39
Replies: 29
Views: 4,010
Posted By Ray
GC, Checked the instructions for a four ramp...

GC,

Checked the instructions for a four ramp slipper and it says it needs to be lubed. I can't see the three ramp design in your bike being any different.

Ray.

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by Ray]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 14:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,888
Posted By Ray
Paul, 996r gets you Titanium con rods, some...

Paul,

996r gets you Titanium con rods, some carbon Bodywork and Ohlins forks over a 998s.

The power quoted by Ducati is the same.

A bit of a halfway house is a Baylis or Bostrum rep, basically a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 11:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,010
Posted By Ray
GC, Don't do anything rash. Loke others havbe...

GC,

Don't do anything rash. Loke others havbe said without a bit of diagnosis can't say what the problem is but sometimes gearboxes can go U/S for the sake of a two bob part.

I'll call ya...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jul-2005, 00:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By Ray
If you want Genuine Ducati parts some dealers...

If you want Genuine Ducati parts some dealers will do mail order, 10% off at some for paid up DSC members!

Most dealers have online shops for goodies on their websites but maybe not service...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 19:08
Replies: 92
Views: 15,875
Posted By Ray
Dickie, Getting off topic. To a certain extent...

Dickie,

Getting off topic. To a certain extent I agree with you. The centre of gravity of the club is below Watford gap AFAIK and it was very interesting to hear the membership numbers by...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 18:08
Replies: 92
Views: 15,875
Posted By Ray
own goal!!! I think thats what JPM is talking...

own goal!!!



I think thats what JPM is talking about. Why is the centre of the universe London??

That apart, if the racers want it, go for it.

Ray
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 16:54
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By Ray
Pistal High compression Pistons

Anyone using these in a 999 motor. Any feedback appreciated.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 14:57
Replies: 37
Views: 6,213
Posted By Ray
Whatever floats ya boat. Some like to spend...

Whatever floats ya boat.

Some like to spend ££££££ on their bike, thats the bit they enjoy rather than riding the thing.

To me a twin is all about getting yer arms pulled out their sockets...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 15:18
Replies: 43
Views: 7,276
Posted By Ray
XXXr the best thing since...................er...

XXXr the best thing since...................er the last best thing!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 15:11
Replies: 43
Views: 7,276
Posted By Ray
Flanks, 996r are totally gutless 3 hp less don't...

Flanks,

996r are totally gutless 3 hp less don't ya know, horrible plastic seat, not carbon. :P

Some of the cognescenti prefer the 6r for the reason that it was the last of the line to actually win...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 14:56
Replies: 43
Views: 7,276
Posted By Ray
All right then, I'll come out of the closet. I...

All right then, I'll come out of the closet.

I have a 998r. Maybe other owners are keeping a low profile to remain anonymous 'cos people keep wanting to buy 'em?!!

Ray

[Edited on 11-7-2005 by...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Ray
I thought recent EU regs meant that manufacturers...

I thought recent EU regs meant that manufacturers had to allow non OEM suppliers and garages access to the diagnostic codes and the like to end the monopoly the manufactirers or their agents had.

A...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 18:28
Replies: 54
Views: 8,016
Posted By Ray
Don't know if this is relevant or not. I used to...

Don't know if this is relevant or not. I used to got all over the country on bike track days a few years ago, Brands, Goodwood, Oulton, Donny, Croft. Rode there and back. The long distance Jobbies...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 17:59
Replies: 54
Views: 8,016
Posted By Ray
OY, It looks like Croft will continue to be used...

OY,

It looks like Croft will continue to be used for BSB. in 2004 it got the biggest crowd for a BSB meeting.
Yes, even bigger than that overblown mini moto track AKA the brands indy Circuit.

On...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 14:50
Replies: 45
Views: 4,866
Posted By Ray
I have spoken to a few others who won't ride...

I have spoken to a few others who won't ride cadwell for various reasons.

So what, thats their choice.

There are more important things in life than riding round and round in circles.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 15:26
Replies: 55
Views: 9,945
Posted By Ray
Flour in the intakes? Ray [Edited on 6-7-2005...

Flour in the intakes?


Ray

[Edited on 6-7-2005 by Ray]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 13:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,632
Posted By Ray
Chris/Tricky, Might see you there amoungst the...

Chris/Tricky,

Might see you there amoungst the milling thousands. If the weather gets a bit better a couple of us are riding over from the York area.

Ray
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jul-2005, 19:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,522
Posted By Ray
750ss Clutch

A mate of a mate has '93 750 ss with a slipping clutch.

he seems to think its a "wet" clutch, I don't think thats right but what I know about a '93 750ss you could write in the back of a postage...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Jul-2005, 00:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By Ray
Half a dozen Ducatis at Croft today basking in...

Half a dozen Ducatis at Croft today basking in the sunshine. Even OY was looking Stylish:o Looks like he's had some tuition:lol:

If anyone finds a Ducati Corse drinks bottle on the A168 its...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 15:32
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By Ray
Look out for the rice burner with the DSC sticker...

Look out for the rice burner with the DSC sticker on its tail :(

Martin M is booked in as well.


Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 12:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By Ray
Yeti See you there then, got booked into the...

Yeti

See you there then, got booked into the Slooooooooooow group a while ago.

Ray.

[Edited on 30-6-2005 by Ray]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 12:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By Ray
Yeti, You sure its the 20th? They are there on...

Yeti,

You sure its the 20th? They are there on Monday July 18th,

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jun-2005, 00:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By Ray
OY, Did you see a very tatty looking red R1 in...

OY,

Did you see a very tatty looking red R1 in the inters on the 20th? Thats a mate of mine who I help out putting his bike back together from time to time. He keeps offering me a go on it in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jun-2005, 00:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,883
Posted By Ray
Mechanical failure on a CBR1000

The stuff of nightmares. Following a CBR1000rr round Mallory on Thursday when it looked like the rider had locked up for the hairpin, nope thats cement dust, don't remember any last time round, Oh...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jun-2005, 18:44
Replies: 27
Views: 5,028
Posted By Ray
A lot can depend on the punters that turn up....

A lot can depend on the punters that turn up. Some days can be more manic than others due to the date, weekday or weekend and if there is a race meet coming up.

This can also have an effect on the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2005, 15:23
Replies: 38
Views: 3,853
Posted By Ray
Felix, Just seen this. My finger is staying...

Felix,

Just seen this.
My finger is staying where it is:P

Like Monty & Chris say

Ducati did this with the monster series a while ago, pay up and ride was the deal and the bikes got sold off via...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2005, 12:50
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By Ray
There is a DSC ban on riding Cadwell before the...

There is a DSC ban on riding Cadwell before the Club trackday don't ya know. Anyone caught enjoying themselves on this track before that date will be ASBO'd and given a fixed penalty fine.

:o
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 11:37
Replies: 29
Views: 3,344
Posted By Ray
You say got filters, do you mean aftermarket air...

You say got filters, do you mean aftermarket air Filters?

Undertank air filters are not as good as those in the standard position for throttle response and can upset the fueling on the older models,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2005, 11:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,637
Posted By Ray
Domski, Well done, just shows what can be done...

Domski,

Well done, just shows what can be done with some effort, no good just sitting around moaning about the the bills, get some publicity, and get someone else to pay 'em or a least chip in!

The...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 15:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,161
Posted By Ray
Croft 1st July

Anyone Else up for a day out at Croft on the 1st July.

Booked with No limits in the sloooo group. DSC members should get 10% off if their calculator isn't bust.

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 15:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,983
Posted By Ray
Marc, Away on the 17th but there on the 1st July...

Marc,

Away on the 17th but there on the 1st July in the Slooooooo group,

Ray

[Edited on 13-6-2005 by Ray]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 18:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,109
Posted By Ray
Might be putting 2 and 2 and coming up with 5698...

Might be putting 2 and 2 and coming up with 5698 but Jasper on here used to own an 853 kitted 748 by Ashton performance centre. he sold it a while ago maybe the same bike up for sale...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 17:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,128
Posted By Ray
I paid MP a visit a while ago. Some very serious...

I paid MP a visit a while ago. Some very serious machinery for sale.

The premises lack a certain je ne sais qui.



Ray.
Forum: Tyres 06-Jun-2005, 14:35
Replies: 31
Views: 10,582
Posted By Ray
harv, The pic looks very much like pick up to...

harv,

The pic looks very much like pick up to me.

I have spent long enough cleaning up slicks to know that it is hard work to clean off when cold.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 14:31
Replies: 25
Views: 3,263
Posted By Ray
Been back on the dyno. 131 at the wheel this time...

Been back on the dyno. 131 at the wheel this time (in slightly worse atmospheric conditions) and much better fueling. nearer to the ideal across the rev range.

The throttle response is a lot...
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