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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Jan-2005, 16:25
Replies: 27
Views: 5,165
Posted By Felix
WJB, sounds like my situation with regards to...

WJB, sounds like my situation with regards to bike storage is very similar: attached garage to kitchen. Mine even has the boiler in it, so it definitely never goes below 3 degrees or so, and that's...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Dec-2004, 21:53
Replies: 27
Views: 5,165
Posted By Felix
Take the man's advice!;) [Edited on 31-12-2004...

Take the man's advice!;)

[Edited on 31-12-2004 by Felix]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Dec-2004, 20:04
Replies: 27
Views: 5,165
Posted By Felix
As WJB says, if you're racing don't put anything...

As WJB says, if you're racing don't put anything but water in your radiator. The rules are VERY clear. The incident at Snetterton is not the only one and since no competitive advantage can be gained...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2004, 00:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,758
Posted By Felix
Adjustable offset magnesium yokes are about a...

Adjustable offset magnesium yokes are about a grand. They're only really useful if you've got setup data for the tracks and you bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Dec-2004, 15:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,056
Posted By Felix
You mean something like this?

You mean something like this?
Forum: Tyres 27-Dec-2004, 15:01
Replies: 6
Views: 3,302
Posted By Felix
You can definitely ride Supercorsas as...

You can definitely ride Supercorsas as intermediates. Done it many times and plenty of club racers do it. Just be gentle!

For your second set of wheels, I would go with wets that last a bit. You...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2004, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By Felix
Short of buying an RS rear hub, brake assembly...

Short of buying an RS rear hub, brake assembly and swinging arm, you ain't gonna make that fit, I am afraid. Stick it back on ebay. How much was it out of interest? Is it the braced or unbraced...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Dec-2004, 23:26
Replies: 9
Views: 4,069
Posted By Felix
I think it refers to valves per cylinder. The 916...

I think it refers to valves per cylinder. The 916 series used to have the word desmoquattro on some years.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Dec-2004, 16:57
Replies: 19
Views: 6,060
Posted By Felix
Just to prevent your suffocation, Yeti, you might...

Just to prevent your suffocation, Yeti, you might want to give Alan a quick ring as well.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Dec-2004, 13:22
Replies: 19
Views: 6,060
Posted By Felix
Not sure, Lizzie. News to me. That wouldn't be...

Not sure, Lizzie. News to me. That wouldn't be good. They were ace. Will have to look into this...

My contact details for CCI are:
Alan Jackson tel 0115 941 5255

Also, you might try these folks,...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Dec-2004, 19:50
Replies: 19
Views: 6,060
Posted By Felix
Yeti, there is a company that insures race bikes...

Yeti, there is a company that insures race bikes and kit. They way it works is all your kiyt, tools, bike, etc. is covered as long as the engine is not running. So if you damage it unloading it from...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Dec-2004, 19:37
Replies: 45
Views: 13,127
Posted By Felix
As you know I won't be racing in this series...

As you know I won't be racing in this series since I am already racing with DP in the 750/twins series. As such, I have abstained from voting, but I've got to tell you: I would simply not race...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2004, 22:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,365
Posted By Felix
There was a thread about this a little while ago...

There was a thread about this a little while ago with very good response, IIRC. Do a search.

Here ya go: http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=6819#pid55530

[Edited on 17-12-2004 by Felix]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Dec-2004, 18:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By Felix
Work and sound great on an S4R. Very good quality

Work and sound great on an S4R. Very good quality
Forum: Monsters 13-Dec-2004, 23:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,309
Posted By Felix
AFAIK, the ECU controls the starter motor. If the...

AFAIK, the ECU controls the starter motor. If the starter motor keeps running then it may be a duff ECU. Take it back.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Nov-2004, 15:01
Replies: 7
Views: 4,275
Posted By Felix
Well, you could always cut the entire rear off,...

Well, you could always cut the entire rear off, from the engine backwards, and attach a carbon fibre self-supporting seat unit, like the Supermono had. :D:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2004, 20:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,093
Posted By Felix
Calm down, calm down, put the dummy back in....

Calm down, calm down, put the dummy back in. Neil748R is your man. You'll never be able tell it was even repaired. He did a few bits for me and they exceeded my expectations by far. Send him U2U. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 16:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,679
Posted By Felix
Yes, fork bottom bungs work well.

Yes, fork bottom bungs work well.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2004, 15:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,679
Posted By Felix
Crash bungs: been there, done that. My advice is...

Crash bungs: been there, done that. My advice is don't do it. This subject has been well covered on this board. Do a search and you too can be enlightened.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Nov-2004, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 8,598
Posted By Felix
Kev, you continue to amaze me. Of all the riders...

Kev, you continue to amaze me. Of all the riders I know, both track and race, you fettle the most with lots of bikes. I envy your activities. :cool:
Sounds like a dream to me. :)
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2004, 16:37
Replies: 17
Views: 3,837
Posted By Felix
That's the way!

That's the way!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Nov-2004, 14:20
Replies: 28
Views: 7,142
Posted By Felix
Yeah, Nelly is your man. Watch out for the dodgy...

Yeah, Nelly is your man. Watch out for the dodgy tea, though.;)
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2004, 17:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,837
Posted By Felix
Jasper, why don't you get another set of wheels....

Jasper, why don't you get another set of wheels. Get a set that's already black. That way you can always swap back if you feel like and even the sell the other set. No messing around, that way.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2004, 01:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,837
Posted By Felix
Doug Polen raced a 888 in 1991 and 1992 with...

Doug Polen raced a 888 in 1991 and 1992 with black wheels. I'll try to find a piccy. Yeah, mate do it. In satin.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Nov-2004, 00:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,792
Posted By Felix
Sorry, Jim, I didn't really mean to take the...

Sorry, Jim, I didn't really mean to take the ****, but it was funny when I read your post.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2004, 22:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,792
Posted By Felix
You want to have a rethink of doing your own...

You want to have a rethink of doing your own maintenace.:frog:

Filler caps are vented, so when you turn them upside down they...well you know the rest. Good one this!:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Nov-2004, 23:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,725
Posted By Felix
Yeh, levers and pegs are the most common victims...

Yeh, levers and pegs are the most common victims of crashes. And I had my share of them! What I found works best is to:

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put bungs on both ends of the front axle
don't use crash bungs but...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Nov-2004, 22:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,725
Posted By Felix
Here is a start,...

Here is a start, yeti:
http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=4414#pid34818
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2004, 17:27
Replies: 227
Views: 51,330
Posted By Felix
Just a quick note to all those who think they...

Just a quick note to all those who think they need to spend a ton of money to be quick...

http://predator.bikepics.com/pics/hon-hornet-97-bikepics-10923.jpg

Once you can ride the monster like that,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Nov-2004, 17:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,725
Posted By Felix
Do a search, Yeti, as this has been discussed ad...

Do a search, Yeti, as this has been discussed ad naseum.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Nov-2004, 14:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,995
Posted By Felix
Bazzer, try these guys as well as they do self...

Bazzer, try these guys as well as they do self coloured stuff:
Vimori (http://www.vimoriracing.com)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Nov-2004, 23:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Posted By Felix
I've been racing on them all year, Yeti. As you...

I've been racing on them all year, Yeti. As you found out they are superb. As I posted before, not really for road use, though.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Oct-2004, 16:08
Replies: 30
Views: 7,771
Posted By Felix
The golden rule when buying ex-race bikes of some...

The golden rule when buying ex-race bikes of some significane, is to only buy them from Parc-Ferme. If you don't then you simply get some facsimile thereof. So, Rob is quite correct.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2004, 13:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,688
Posted By Felix
Simon, they are pretty bomb proof. Unless there...

Simon, they are pretty bomb proof. Unless there made from cheese metal or machined incorrectly, they should be OK. It's the plates and the basket that wears out and need more frequent replacing than...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2004, 19:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,404
Posted By Felix
For not much more, 350 ish, you can get a decent...

For not much more, 350 ish, you can get a decent hydraulic platform lift.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2004, 19:55
Replies: 227
Views: 51,330
Posted By Felix
Rich, I'd love to think that I would take you up...

Rich, I'd love to think that I would take you up on such an offer for a guest appearance. If nothing else, it would make it harder for Weeksy to get a top 5 finish.;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 21:42
Replies: 227
Views: 51,330
Posted By Felix
Why would you not want to include as many ducati...

Why would you not want to include as many ducati models as possible? Asthetics, Tim? Come on!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 18:30
Replies: 227
Views: 51,330
Posted By Felix
I dare say, that even if the rules allow for...

I dare say, that even if the rules allow for spending lots of money on the bike, at this level, the only reason you're going to get to get your arse kicked is that you're a riding too slow!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 17:54
Replies: 227
Views: 51,330
Posted By Felix
WJB's makes a lot of sense. This is an ambitious...

WJB's makes a lot of sense. This is an ambitious undertaking. Getting the rules right is critical in containing costs. However, this is very difficult to achieve as Andy relates from the MiniTwins...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2004, 16:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,686
Posted By Felix
Quite right, Nelly. Never mind then...

Quite right, Nelly. Never mind then...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2004, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,686
Posted By Felix
A very slippery slope, this. Also, do a search as...

A very slippery slope, this. Also, do a search as this has come up before.

The front spindle is different as are the fork bottoms. You'll need new forks. You'll need a new rear swinging arm with the...
Forum: Tyres 04-Oct-2004, 23:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,967
Posted By Felix
I've got a set of Michelin Pilot Race 2, part...

I've got a set of Michelin Pilot Race 2, part worn, done Donington (1 race) and Croft (1 race). £70. Usual size 180 rear, 120 front.
Forum: Tyres 29-Sep-2004, 13:50
Replies: 17
Views: 4,515
Posted By Felix
If could actually notice the difference, you'd...

If could actually notice the difference, you'd already know! :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Sep-2004, 16:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By Felix
Makes the 999 look like a Astra!

Makes the 999 look like a Astra!
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2004, 22:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By Felix
Boyo, check the rear suspension setup. This can...

Boyo, check the rear suspension setup. This can almost certainly be tuned out by suspension adjustments.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2004, 22:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By Felix
I doubt it's the steering damper if it's a low...

I doubt it's the steering damper if it's a low frequency weave. Try raising the rear ride height/pre-load, or drop the front. More often then not, it's caused by not enough weight over the front. How...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2004, 22:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,204
Posted By Felix
The guy near York isn't doing any BSB Ducati...

The guy near York isn't doing any BSB Ducati engines this year, I believe. He is doing the Rizla Suzuki engines and Haga's engines. So, not too slow then.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Sep-2004, 00:50
Replies: 28
Views: 7,142
Posted By Felix
Had my bike their as well, but I am still lacking...

Had my bike their as well, but I am still lacking Cornerspeed! :lol: Mind you, it was cheap!

Seriously, though, strongly recommend a visit to Neil's excellent shop!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Aug-2004, 22:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,335
Posted By Felix
Sounds like your starter motor relay might have...

Sounds like your starter motor relay might have shorted. If your mechanically minded, you might disconnecting the little plug behind the relay. Also, check the wiring loom from the starter switch on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Aug-2004, 20:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,394
Posted By Felix
The Ducati do isn't very good IMHO. It's two...

The Ducati do isn't very good IMHO. It's two piece and made to make if portable, i.e. part of the toolkit. How often do you adjust your chain tension while away from home?

These guys...
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