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Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 13:03
Replies: 50
Views: 13,475
Posted By twpd
That is a superb torque curve - textbook even. :D

That is a superb torque curve - textbook even. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Apr-2006, 13:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,448
Posted By twpd
I've replied - see the one of the other threads.

I've replied - see the one of the other threads.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Apr-2006, 12:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,883
Posted By twpd
This thread is useless without photos ;)

This thread is useless without photos ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2006, 13:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By twpd
Fuel filter clogged? Air filter clogged?

Fuel filter clogged?
Air filter clogged?
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 21:27
Replies: 18
Views: 3,728
Posted By twpd
I just fancied putting a few 999's at the back ;)

I just fancied putting a few 999's at the back ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 21:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,728
Posted By twpd
Can I come on one of your rideouts with my 800ss?...

Can I come on one of your rideouts with my 800ss? :sing:
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 18:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,728
Posted By twpd
Indeed. Why swap a perfectly decent 900ss for a...

Indeed. Why swap a perfectly decent 900ss for a 999. Why tradedown? :rolleye:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Apr-2006, 09:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,424
Posted By twpd
620s, M800, M620 ECU part numbers

Please can someone confirm the part numbers for these items?

TIA.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 23:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By twpd
Not a good ad though as you say altho' to be fair...

Not a good ad though as you say altho' to be fair Phil they said they were unlikely to get them to me in time but, I put them under a lot of pressure. The guy I used does have a very good rep' and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 19:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By twpd
I've bottled it Glyn. I don't want to run the...

I've bottled it Glyn. I don't want to run the risk of knacking an expensive set of Showas. I'll put in some old unadajustable forks for the time being - at least I can get out with them on.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 19:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By twpd
Thanks Glyn. :)

Thanks Glyn. :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 17:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By twpd
Fork leg bottoms - caliper brackets

Is there an easy way of getting them off? Can they be changed? I've just got one set of forks back from the suspension people. I sent two sets off. Unfortunately two left forks were sent back so, I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2006, 00:12
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By twpd
Anywhere between about 13.8 and 14.4v is...

Anywhere between about 13.8 and 14.4v is generally ok. The easiest test is to turn your lights on at idle and rev the motor. they should get brighter.

If you can get your hands on a clamp-on ammeter...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 00:50
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
I'll take them apart completely. I can measure...

I'll take them apart completely. I can measure the bobbins accurately but, I'm not sure how I will be able to check the carriers though.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 00:43
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
I'll take a look at that then Felix. Thanks for...

I'll take a look at that then Felix. Thanks for the tip. I've got the whole weekend to do it - I'll just pop a spare set of discs on instead.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 18:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
Thanks Nelly - I will order some tomorrow then.

Thanks Nelly - I will order some tomorrow then.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 14:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
Thanks Antoyne - these are full-floaters....

Thanks Antoyne - these are full-floaters. Occasionally in a corner on the brakes I will get vibration from them which can be a bit unsettling. The 748 I have doesn't suffer this and it has the same...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 14:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
Here we...

Here we are:

http://kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=217
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 14:02
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
Cheers Frank. Will investigate.

Cheers Frank. Will investigate.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 13:56
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By twpd
Floating disc bobbins

There's a bit too much play for my liking in a set of Brembo cast-iron floating discs I have. The feel at the lever just didn't feel right on a few occasions when I was out on the bike at the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Apr-2006, 20:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By twpd
40mm

40mm
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Apr-2006, 20:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By twpd
Std is the height of the std clip-on clamp...

Std is the height of the std clip-on clamp height. Hang on and I'll measure it for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 20:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,470
Posted By twpd
Steve Jordan. Excellent support for racers. His...

Steve Jordan. Excellent support for racers. His missus is an old fellow racer of mine and nothing is too much trouble.
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Apr-2006, 23:47
Replies: 50
Views: 13,475
Posted By twpd
Now there is a coincidence - I'm booked in there...

Now there is a coincidence - I'm booked in there a couple of weeks later to verify my self-made map to see what their dyno reckons. ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2006, 20:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,715
Posted By twpd
Evoluzione.net

Top service.

Bought a tail tidy from them. Arrived in 3 days from the USA and they kept me informed all the way. Recommended.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2006, 18:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,452
Posted By twpd
If you've not done it before then I really would...

If you've not done it before then I really would recommend you get someone who knows how to do it. Have you seen the mess a chain can make of a set of crankcases? It can wreck an engine.

You can buy...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2006, 18:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By twpd
Ooops. That will teach me to speed read. :lol:

Ooops. That will teach me to speed read. :lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2006, 18:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,936
Posted By twpd
Errrrrr..... you have upgraded your master...

Errrrrr..... you have upgraded your master cylinder as well, haven't you?
Forum: Tyres 08-Apr-2006, 18:41
Replies: 8
Views: 3,960
Posted By twpd
they were never better than ok imo. if they're...

they were never better than ok imo. if they're evos then they will be possibly 3 or more years old. diablos replaced them quite some time ago.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 13:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By twpd
Righto. I shall keep an eye on the weather atm as...

Righto. I shall keep an eye on the weather atm as it's a bit variable and there's a chance of snow on the higher grounds. I'll u2u my mobile. I'll be on a silver 800ss.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2006, 12:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,468
Posted By twpd
I am desperately trying to find ways to get my...

I am desperately trying to find ways to get my bikes sorted for racing but, I am strapped for cash atm dude.

On a related note I went out for a hoon last night....I just can't help myself. Tooling...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 11:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By twpd
Gizmo - you up there for a ride? Coooo...I might...

Gizmo - you up there for a ride? Coooo...I might turn up then. I'm out with the Hartside lads up carter bar way but, I might have a change of plans and detour over to the cafe there if you are going...
Forum: Tyres 08-Apr-2006, 11:47
Replies: 8
Views: 3,960
Posted By twpd
Ditto.

Ditto.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Apr-2006, 17:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,468
Posted By twpd
So 152-ish seems like it was pretty accurate...

So 152-ish seems like it was pretty accurate then? It was standard gearing.

Ummmm...that's a mightily fast 800ss then. Just the job for Minitwins...but I need to lose 8bhp as it's knocking on 80bhp...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Apr-2006, 21:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By twpd
Anyone who has a national can apply for a one-off...

Anyone who has a national can apply for a one-off international permit as I understand it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2006, 23:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By twpd
32-33 fr, 36-38 rear for me.

32-33 fr, 36-38 rear for me.
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2006, 23:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,141
Posted By twpd
Just because the temp' gauge shows normal it...

Just because the temp' gauge shows normal it doesn't mean that the engine temperature is normal. The gauge is only showing water temperature - actual engine temperature can be somewhat lower in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2006, 23:19
Replies: 15
Views: 2,674
Posted By twpd
Good point - I like SL's. Classy stuff.

Good point - I like SL's. Classy stuff.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Apr-2006, 22:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,468
Posted By twpd
How accurate are SSie speedos?

I ask cos I've just speed tested my tweaked 800ss down some long straight road (location undisclosed ;)) tucked in behind the screen with my racing leathers on.

I was astonished to watch the speedo...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2006, 22:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,674
Posted By twpd
oh dear! :lol: You worry me sometimes Tony. Get...

oh dear! :lol:

You worry me sometimes Tony. Get an 800ss. They're a hoot.

You will struggle to get a decent 748 for 3k. Go 1500 higher and you might get an S which is nice.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2006, 00:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,932
Posted By twpd
I'll come out to play on any day at Croft. It's 5...

I'll come out to play on any day at Croft. It's 5 miles from my front door. :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Mar-2006, 21:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Posted By twpd
And how much is your motor if you run it too lean?

And how much is your motor if you run it too lean?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Mar-2006, 21:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Posted By twpd
A Power Commander would be a good idea imo. I...

A Power Commander would be a good idea imo. I bought one and set it up at the weekend in conjunction with some high-level pipes and a modded aibox - I got an extra 5-6bhp right through the mid-range....
Forum: Monsters 26-Mar-2006, 12:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,411
Posted By twpd
7x6 and 8x6 here. Never had any bother with Plod....

7x6 and 8x6 here. Never had any bother with Plod. I think they are mor elikely to get uptight about small lettering, fancy lettering or big logos. It's still possible to have a small-ish plate with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Mar-2006, 11:53
Replies: 2
VBM
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Posted By twpd
Bad cos I was gratuitously busting the limits...

Bad cos I was gratuitously busting the limits immediately I got on it. ;)

VPL? Must have paper thin leathers! :lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Mar-2006, 20:45
Replies: 2
VBM
Views: 2,171
Posted By twpd
VBM

Very bad man....

Today I set up my 800ss on the dyno, played with the Power Commander and got an extra 5-6bhp all the way from 4.5k to 8k which was nice & handy.

Now, I've been having a bloody bad...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2006, 02:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,177
Posted By twpd
Trading standards. Good luck.

Trading standards. Good luck.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Mar-2006, 01:51
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By twpd
Should be on a proper Duke ;) :lol: Aren't you...

Should be on a proper Duke ;) :lol:

Aren't you supposed to be there now?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2006, 01:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,406
Posted By twpd
That's cos you can't ride a race tyre hard enough...

That's cos you can't ride a race tyre hard enough on the road to get enough heat into it. They're designed to work at elevated temperatures in a narrowly-defined performance envelope - a road tyre...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Mar-2006, 23:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,406
Posted By twpd
I'm still happy to use D207s on the road....

I'm still happy to use D207s on the road. Perfectly fine for anything from touring to knee-down. They work well on a big heavy Triumph.
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