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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 15:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,959
Posted By Ray
916err, Prices vary wildly. The full list on...

916err,

Prices vary wildly. The full list on these bikes when they came out was £20,500 :o
But could be bought for a lot less if you could find one still in stock nearly two years later
:o

Make...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2005, 17:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,467
Posted By Ray
Leccysheep, Was that with ESS? Ray

Leccysheep,

Was that with ESS?

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2005, 16:04
Replies: 11
Views: 3,467
Posted By Ray
Timing by the organisers on a track day

Is it a good idea for the organisers to time the participants on track to keep riders of a similar speed in the same group? Also send the fastest within a group out first?

ESS have started doing...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-May-2005, 17:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,796
Posted By Ray
I would love to be there but unfortunately I...

I would love to be there but unfortunately I cannot.

Have a good one,

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 16:04
Replies: 16
Views: 1,934
Posted By Ray
There are several types of " JHP"...

There are several types of " JHP" undertank filter.

I have just replaced the the type that forms a tube between the two airbox intakes on a 998 with pipercorss filters in the carbon air tubes.

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 13:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,934
Posted By Ray
Got DP tubes on my 998 as it came with them. Yep...

Got DP tubes on my 998 as it came with them. Yep the filters are a pig to fit into the runners and yep you can see daylight through the carbon.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 11:17
Replies: 18
Views: 4,210
Posted By Ray
Lord R, My fellow members appear to have...

Lord R,

My fellow members appear to have furnished you with a very comprehensive reply to your request for information.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 18:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,868
Posted By Ray
The MOT guidelines have changed, if yer not for...

The MOT guidelines have changed, if yer not for road use stamp is not visible they you are OK. i.e. under normal MOT inspection, not when you have the the bike in bits. You are OK for MOT.

Where...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2005, 14:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,336
Posted By Ray
Ooops, Hope you mend up OK. If you do end up...

Ooops,

Hope you mend up OK.

If you do end up having to buy any new bits from Ducati Leeds make sure you get yer DSC discount, it might lessen the pain.

Ray
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2005, 19:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,293
Posted By Ray
More confusion. Just had a look in the Ducati...

More confusion.

Just had a look in the Ducati owners manual for a 998r and it says 139 at the crank.


Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2005, 13:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,276
Posted By Ray
It might look trashed but if it still works OK...

It might look trashed but if it still works OK why change it?

I have lost count of how many times I have been told the clutch needs replacing on the two Ducatis I have owned.

Never changed one...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2005, 12:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,293
Posted By Ray
You can tie yerself in knots on this one. Ducati...

You can tie yerself in knots on this one.

Ducati have moved to at crank figures for 2005 so they are in line with everyone else.

Trying to compare different bikes on the dyno is fraught with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2005, 10:58
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Nelly, Thanks, I had heard of good results with...

Nelly,

Thanks, I had heard of good results with a power commander but the option to map individual cylinders wasn't mentioned.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2005, 00:43
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Felix, Just getting power and air fuel ratio...

Felix,

Just getting power and air fuel ratio runs at Jordan bikes. Not somewhere I would use for a serious mapping session, but fine for now.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 17:18
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Felix, Thanks, I'll let you know how I get on...

Felix,

Thanks,

I'll let you know how I get on in a week or two after another dyno run.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 16:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Felix, Interesting, I had been aware that FIM...

Felix,

Interesting, I had been aware that FIM had been working on this. To start with I am going to try and make the best of what I have as it were.

Its maybe an option to follow up if I can't get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 14:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Felix, You guessed it. I don't want to upset any...

Felix,

You guessed it. I don't want to upset any particular fan clubs but lets just say that the filters are going back into the air tubes. (pipercross)

Bizzarrely the thing was running very lean...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 13:42
Replies: 25
Views: 3,457
Posted By Ray
Been on the dyno

Don't want this to turn into a max power type hype thread but just had the 998r on the dyno.

127 at the back wheel.

Hopefully some more to come (back) when a poorly chosen mod by the previous owner...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 15:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By Ray
Best races of the day. The first half dozen or so...

Best races of the day. The first half dozen or so looked very good, only one orange bib amongst them though. The winner looked super smooth in both races. Loads of battles down the field and most...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2005, 16:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,634
Posted By Ray
:o:o A bike with some bits made out of drip dry...

:o:o

A bike with some bits made out of drip dry shirts, what will they think of next.

race products do something similar??

There, I have tried to be helpful and it didn't hurt

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Apr-2005, 15:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,942
Posted By Ray
Frank, Weekend trackdays soon get booked up but...

Frank,

Weekend trackdays soon get booked up but weekdays are not usually a problem at Croft. With summer?? coming I agree you are taking a chance leaving it to the last minute even for weekdays. A...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Apr-2005, 13:26
Replies: 13
Views: 3,942
Posted By Ray
It's reasonably rare for nutters to be in the...

It's reasonably rare for nutters to be in the Novice group and most companies do what they can to put first timers at their ease. Quite often the first session has a quite a few laps behind an...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Apr-2005, 15:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,789
Posted By Ray
Haven't the MOT regs just changed?? No probs as...

Haven't the MOT regs just changed?? No probs as long as cans not "excessively noisy"??

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Apr-2005, 11:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,798
Posted By Ray
A good day out. A bit cold to start with but...

A good day out. A bit cold to start with but sunshine later in the day. We all got about 45 laps about 100miles.

3 Dukes there on track. An ST turned up later in the day for a look but no idea who...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Apr-2005, 11:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,874
Posted By Ray
Owned a 996BIP and a 998. No contest the 998 has...

Owned a 996BIP and a 998. No contest the 998 has the more powerful & flexible engine. The brakes are better and the ride is better (my old 996 didn't have nitrided showa forks)

Despite what the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Apr-2005, 14:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,798
Posted By Ray
Thats three booked as far as I...

Thats three booked as far as I know,

Martin
MM76
Your truly.

See ya,
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 22:57
Replies: 36
Views: 5,797
Posted By Ray
Guido, Just as well you didn't put the Rolling...

Guido,

Just as well you didn't put the Rolling chassis on E-bay last weekend:o

did they give ya any advice about engine oil:P

Refit & ENJOY,

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Apr-2005, 12:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ray
Different circuits use different methods, if they...

Different circuits use different methods, if they bother at all.

E.g. Goodwood did a static test last time I was there a few years ago, noise meter about half metre from the exhaust at angle of 45...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Apr-2005, 11:06
Replies: 20
Views: 5,290
Posted By Ray
Lily, :puzzled: Ray.

Lily,

:puzzled:

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Apr-2005, 16:24
Replies: 20
Views: 5,290
Posted By Ray
Been on a couple of speedfreak days and I can say...

Been on a couple of speedfreak days and I can say is that from what I have seen you will be looked after, a mate crashed his R1, shooey knew what caused the problem and fixed it.

Whitham himself can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2005, 17:51
Replies: 44
Views: 12,350
Posted By Ray
Day of Champs was great day out last year topped...

Day of Champs was great day out last year topped off with DUK meet the riders in the evening.

After the DUK thing we managed to hang around in the Paddock.

Jasper was like a dog with two tails as...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Apr-2005, 11:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,798
Posted By Ray
Croft 25th April

Anyone else up for this. A few of us are booked in already with the organisers www.100pc.co.uk

£99 three groups.

We hope to pay another visit later in the year with no limits.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 18:11
Replies: 43
Views: 6,630
Posted By Ray
Yep I was so cross I posted it twice!!

Yep I was so cross I posted it twice!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 18:10
Replies: 43
Views: 6,630
Posted By Ray
Mr W If I go into the garage there are two...

Mr W

If I go into the garage there are two bikes, a 998 and a CBR6. Much to my annoyance the CBR cannot be relied upon to start if left for more than a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2005, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 6,136
Posted By Ray
I have seen a couple of race bikes for sale...

I have seen a couple of race bikes for sale recently

996RS about £17,000
A 998 ( looked like a full WSB/BSB spec rolling chasis with a more standard engine) £22,000

The running costs are only for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Apr-2005, 21:19
Replies: 42
Views: 5,692
Posted By Ray
Thanks, From this I'm Guessing racing starts at...

Thanks,

From this I'm Guessing racing starts at 9.00am on the Sunday and if we get there before 11.00am we wont miss the DD action.

I'll be there with as many of the Yorks mob as possible.

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Apr-2005, 16:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By Ray
OY, Just edited post Ducati wasn't on offer to...

OY,

Just edited post Ducati wasn't on offer to swap for R1!!!
Went on the CBR, for the first time the centre of tyre has some life left but the edges have gone!!

I will crank up my mobile...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Apr-2005, 13:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By Ray
Reasonable day at Croft, three dry sessions and...

Reasonable day at Croft, three dry sessions and the rest were "mixed". a few bursts of hail stones added to the fun!!

Luckily didn't get to have a go on my mates R1!! he wasn't so keen as a Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 13:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,413
Posted By Ray
649s

Very Nice looking 649s dark up at Croft yesterday.

Suzy 650 with a very nicely done 749/999 bodykit and other goodies I had to do a double take when I first saw it.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Apr-2005, 14:27
Replies: 42
Views: 5,692
Posted By Ray
May 1st at Cadwell any Spectator info.?

Anyone got any more info. for Spectators at Cadwell for the 1st DD race meeting?

I'm organising a ride in for the Yorks region so any more info would be helpful.

How much to get in? Just seen its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 17:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
Posted By Ray
Adam, I haven't got the the skill to keep up on...

Adam,

I haven't got the the skill to keep up on the corners so I need some help in a straightline!!


Dibble,

I have read all that stuff and contacted Neil. Not dissing this stuff just wanted to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
Posted By Ray
998s/996r/998r engines

Anyone had the cams dialed in and the squish set on one of the above? I have been told it will make big difference??doesn't that depend on the tolerances yopu have been lucky or unlucky enough to get...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Apr-2005, 16:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By Ray
OY, I have heard nothing from MM, he's had all...

OY,

I have heard nothing from MM, he's had all the same mails as everyone else so he certainly knows its on.

His new bike isn't run in yet as far as I know.

A mate is going on his trackday only...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 14:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By Ray
Croft 7th April

Anyone else going? was on special offer with 100pc £79 not sure what the price is now?



Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 14:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Posted By Ray
I'm not really one to go for "snake...

I'm not really one to go for "snake oil" remedies but I used Slick 50 in a Lotus engine that had a reputation for being as reliable as a two bob watch.
On several occasions in competition the temp...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 15:02
Replies: 17
Views: 4,333
Posted By Ray
996s didn't get Ohlins forks whereas the 2000...

996s didn't get Ohlins forks whereas the 2000 996SPS did.

as far as I can remember.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2005, 16:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Posted By Ray
steve, There a some many types of single seat,...

steve,

There a some many types of single seat, with and without vents produced in various material by Ducati, never mind the aftermarket types.Then you have the variable of how complete the unit is,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Mar-2005, 14:39
Replies: 20
Views: 5,573
Posted By Ray
Felix, There is also a deal for £79 for the 7th...

Felix,

There is also a deal for £79 for the 7th of April. with 100%. I couldn't resist and got booked in.

I take you're not racing at Croft 2/3 April? That takes the pressure off Mr Weeks!! Not...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Mar-2005, 10:37
Replies: 20
Views: 5,573
Posted By Ray
Got a mail to say the price is now £79. Not sure...

Got a mail to say the price is now £79. Not sure if this is some sort of limited time offer.

If you are interested give the organisers a call.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2005, 11:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Ray
Sharpo, A paid up DSC member gets 10% off the...

Sharpo,

A paid up DSC member gets 10% off the vast majority of Parts at Ducati Leeds. You just need to show John or Jane yer membership card, they record the details so you don't need to produce...
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