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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 15:37
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Felix
Can you measure the pin diameter? I'll check my...

Can you measure the pin diameter? I'll check my spares tonight.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 15:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Felix
Might have one. What dimensions are different...

Might have one. What dimensions are different from stock?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2004, 00:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,716
Posted By Felix
Don't get that with mine. Standard 6 spring...

Don't get that with mine. Standard 6 spring design (no ball bearings).
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jul-2004, 20:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,343
Posted By Felix
I second Nelly's comments with regard to...

I second Nelly's comments with regard to protecting the spring. In fact, Cyclecat make a pressure plate specifically with this feature. Probably near the top of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2004, 22:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,391
Posted By Felix
What do mean by race wheels? The rear wheel has...

What do mean by race wheels?

The rear wheel has a larger axle bore, which means you'll need a new rear hub assembly, with brake disc and caliper. Not cheap.

On the front, the spindle is different...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2004, 22:18
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By Felix
Les, I use them as well. My recommendation? MF...

Les,
I use them as well. My recommendation? MF for road and occasional track, MRR for track and racing.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2004, 14:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,716
Posted By Felix
Sounds like your plate stack height needs...

Sounds like your plate stack height needs adjustment. It should sound just like the standard clutch when setting off.
Forum: Tyres 28-Jun-2004, 20:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
Posted By Felix
No doubting anyone's experience, but I am...

No doubting anyone's experience, but I am confused. I always thought that a harder compound tyre, such as the road compounds, were supposed to heat up faster. As such they would overheat when used on...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 17:03
Replies: 36
Views: 6,435
Posted By Felix
I'd give John Hackett a ring at Ducati Conventry,...

I'd give John Hackett a ring at Ducati Conventry, for starters. He'll know pretty well what works on the 749R, me thinks. Never mind, if you've already called him.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jun-2004, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,823
Posted By Felix
I've got a bunch of them. What do you need? Also,...

I've got a bunch of them. What do you need? Also, Farnell do them.
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 19:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By Felix
Could be, Desmondo, just can't remember.

Could be, Desmondo, just can't remember.
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 19:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,732
Posted By Felix
I ran 207 RR's at the very wet DSC trackday at...

I ran 207 RR's at the very wet DSC trackday at Mallory last year and they behaved very well. Clearly, they won't give you the ultimate traction as full wets do, but they make a good intermediate tyre...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jun-2004, 19:30
Replies: 13
Views: 6,870
Posted By Felix
Yoyodyne: Replacement Brembo discs US$130 each....

Yoyodyne: Replacement Brembo discs US$130 each. That's about 140 quid a set! You usually get within 3-4 days.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 11:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,760
Posted By Felix
How about the ones fitted to the 749R? They even...

How about the ones fitted to the 749R? They even provide belt cooling for the rear cylinder.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 23:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,210
Posted By Felix
Top kit, that. As long as it works and you've got...

Top kit, that. As long as it works and you've got all the bits, you've made out.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2004, 11:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,562
Posted By Felix
Sounds very much like glazed pads. Take the pads...

Sounds very much like glazed pads. Take the pads out and rub them down on a sheet of wet 'n dry paper. Take a pad of scotch brite or similar and give the rotor a good rub down.
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Jun-2004, 14:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,876
Posted By Felix
Depends what you want to do. There are two types,...

Depends what you want to do. There are two types, really: Under the bottom yoke type and bottom of fork type. Assuming you want the latter for most maintenance jobs, Pitbull is the best I've used....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 14:33
Replies: 30
Views: 6,957
Posted By Felix
I run Michelin Race 2 180 rear on a 6 inch rim...

I run Michelin Race 2 180 rear on a 6 inch rim without problems, even at race pace. Mind you it did spin up at around 140 down park straight!:o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 22:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Felix
It's called Threebond. They make various sealing...

It's called Threebond. They make various sealing products. The one used on the engine casings is number 1207.

Have a look here: Threebond (http://www.threebond.co.uk/products.htm)

Not sure where...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 28-May-2004, 16:33
Replies: 9
Views: 4,246
Posted By Felix
Sorry, waaaaayyyyy out there! Christ this is an...

Sorry, waaaaayyyyy out there! Christ this is an old thread?! Yes, I did. No claims so far.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 11:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By Felix
Check the plastic coolant tank, they are known to...

Check the plastic coolant tank, they are known to split.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 11:31
Replies: 44
Views: 6,208
Posted By Felix
Motul 300V, recommended by the likes of John...

Motul 300V, recommended by the likes of John Hackett, but mainly because it smells so good when you come in from a hot track session!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 16:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
Posted By Felix
15 quid??!! Let me know if you need anymore and...

15 quid??!! Let me know if you need anymore and I'll make you a deal on them: Only a tenner each!:lol:

Seriously, mate, their 50p!
Forum: Monsters 24-May-2004, 23:44
Replies: 8
Views: 4,684
Posted By Felix
Well, for a start, I don't think the standard ECU...

Well, for a start, I don't think the standard ECU on the S4R is remappable. You need to buy a new ECU, which is more expensive than the exhaust system. Without that bit, spending time on a dyno only...
Forum: Monsters 24-May-2004, 20:28
Replies: 8
Views: 4,684
Posted By Felix
I only have one data point. A friend of mine...

I only have one data point. A friend of mine fitted one of these to his S4R. He didn't change the air filter, air box, or mapping. The bike runs just fine, so I guess no other changes are strictly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-May-2004, 10:58
Replies: 11
Views: 3,649
Posted By Felix
Jasper, from Ducati, don't know how much. Have a...

Jasper, from Ducati, don't know how much. Have a look at the parts fiche. Slippery slope indeed. Give us U2U if need more.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2004, 23:09
Replies: 11
Views: 3,649
Posted By Felix
Seeing you put full carbon bodywork on your 748,...

Seeing you put full carbon bodywork on your 748, why not use Ducati factory carbon race fairings? Seriously.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2004, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,644
Posted By Felix
Number 199, eh? Hmmm, not the best one. Ducati...

Number 199, eh? Hmmm, not the best one. Ducati only needed to build 150 for homologation but then built more due to demand. The ones above number 150 were cobbled together, and not very good.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-May-2004, 17:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,946
Posted By Felix
No probs, Martin, I'll bring my Honda 90 next...

No probs, Martin, I'll bring my Honda 90 next time! :lol::lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-May-2004, 12:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,526
Posted By Felix
eh?

eh?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-May-2004, 20:35
Replies: 23
Views: 5,302
Posted By Felix
Certainly looks nice, Frank, but I am afraid my...

Certainly looks nice, Frank, but I am afraid my previous concerns still stand. Best of luck!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2004, 22:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
Posted By Felix
DJ - sorry I meant the front mudguard.

DJ - sorry I meant the front mudguard.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2004, 19:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
Posted By Felix
Take the hugger off, elongate the mounting holes...

Take the hugger off, elongate the mounting holes so that so can you mount it slightly higher.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2004, 15:08
Replies: 28
Views: 4,592
Posted By Felix
Ahhh, you see, Ray, I am covered as I only extra...

Ahhh, you see, Ray, I am covered as I only extra virgin olive oil!:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2004, 00:38
Replies: 22
Views: 4,313
Posted By Felix
Are you serious? If Frankie hasn't solved that...

Are you serious? If Frankie hasn't solved that problem, do you expect people on this board to have solved it? Oh, wait, I better call Ducati Corse first thing tomorrow and let tell how to fix their...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2004, 13:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,659
Posted By Felix
Chillo, here is the link:...

Chillo, here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25632&item=7901287942&rd=1

Roughly translated this person claims:

57 mm complete Termignoni system for 999 series...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2004, 15:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Posted By Felix
Thanks for the kind offers by Guido and Jasper....

Thanks for the kind offers by Guido and Jasper. All sorted now thanks to Tim at MotoDesigns.

Roll-on Cadwell! Still wished I would have been there on Friday with you lot.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2004, 11:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,251
Posted By Felix
Waterpump seal needed - DESPERATE

Apologies, as I also posted this in the general section, but I am absolutely desperate!

Getting ready for Cadwell for tomorrow and spotted foamy oil. Suspected the water pump seal and sure enough...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2004, 17:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,695
Posted By Felix
Is this oil galley plug on the crank that's...

Is this oil galley plug on the crank that's back out, hence loosing all oil pressure on the big end, which then destroys the big end bearings? If it is, then yes, you are not the first one...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2004, 23:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,383
Posted By Felix
Chillo, the RS motors are very different animals...

Chillo, the RS motors are very different animals to what you get in a street bike. For starters, the newer the motor the more horsepower it makes. That is, every year the new motor that's put...
Forum: Tyres 03-May-2004, 22:58
Replies: 19
Views: 4,792
Posted By Felix
I agree with Jon about the 207 RR's being...

I agree with Jon about the 207 RR's being good in the wet. I used them at last year's DSC trackday at a very wet Mallory and they were ace.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-May-2004, 10:29
Replies: 23
Views: 5,302
Posted By Felix
Not wanting to be a wet blanket, but I'd...

Not wanting to be a wet blanket, but I'd have some concerns about those "clip-ons". The clamps were designed to be used with a one piece bar, that is two clamps are connected with a single bar,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2004, 23:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By Felix
Kais Suspension...

Kais Suspension (http://www.kais-performance.co.uk/home.htm) somewhere in Lancashire vicinity has a good reputation as an Ohlins expert

[Edited on 2-5-2004 by Felix]
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 21-Apr-2004, 10:24
Replies: 8
Views: 3,080
Posted By Felix
Yes, fitted one to mine, not use it anymore as I...

Yes, fitted one to mine, not use it anymore as I don't ride it on the road anymore. What do want to know?
Forum: Tyres 16-Apr-2004, 22:55
Replies: 19
Views: 4,792
Posted By Felix
I bought a number of sets of Michelin Pilot Race...

I bought a number of sets of Michelin Pilot Race 2 (soft front, medium rear) for the race season this year, but won't use them all. Tested them at Croft last Wednesday and they are ace for the...
Forum: Classic 13-Apr-2004, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,270
Posted By Felix
Very, very nice, indeed. Looks like you were...

Very, very nice, indeed. Looks like you were somewhat busy over the winter! Wouldn't mind doing one of those projects myself one of these days. I am still trying to get my hands on my...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2004, 15:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,789
Posted By Felix
They are anodised not painted. Try Boots for nail...

They are anodised not painted. Try Boots for nail polish.:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 10:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By Felix
If he's owned it from new, then my guess...

If he's owned it from new, then my guess would be he's been unlucky. If it's secnid hand, then who knows...

I don't think the cost the earth. I'd just replace them. The...
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 09:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,714
Posted By Felix
Somewhere I saw Michelin Pilot Race tyres...

Somewhere I saw Michelin Pilot Race tyres advertised at £120 a set! A choice of compounds too. If I could only remember where I saw it!

I know some people don't like them for the road because...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 23:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By Felix
Used Bendix once and now don't use anything...

Used Bendix once and now don't use anything else. For the track the carbon matrix jobbies are the dog's whatsits. Nigel, yes that's for a pair. One of the best values out there but not well known.
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