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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 00:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Posted By Felix
Give Nelly a ring at Cornerspeed. He'll sort...

Give Nelly a ring at Cornerspeed. He'll sort the fueling a treat. He's a regular poster on here.

4 hours seems a bit much, unless they put it on a dyno and burn you custom chip, which I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2004, 15:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,294
Posted By Felix
I would tend to agree with that comment. However,...

I would tend to agree with that comment. However, that really needs a full system. Just swopping the end cans will not give you much benefit. JHP would be a good place to start as he will have the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Posted By Felix
Same thing happened to mine about a year ago. It...

Same thing happened to mine about a year ago. It turned out to be the crank sensor AND the TPS!

[Edited on 29-3-2004 by Felix]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,423
Posted By Felix
Angle grinder? Grind off the tops of the rivets...

Angle grinder? Grind off the tops of the rivets on one chain link.

Or maybe a hacksaw?

BTW: Love your avatar!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2004, 22:01
Replies: 14
Views: 4,088
Posted By Felix
Bad luck, mate. You're not the first one....

Bad luck, mate. You're not the first one. Available seperately: part number 556.2.025.1A, but check with your dealer to be sure.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Mar-2004, 22:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By Felix
That's the carb heater tap, I believe. If...

That's the carb heater tap, I believe. If it's pointing towards the heater line is on (winter position) otherwise it's off (summer position). Mind, you have to leave in "winter"...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Mar-2004, 20:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,749
Posted By Felix
Nope, not moronic. You're not the first one...

Nope, not moronic. You're not the first one to discover that these things are absolute junk! Complete waste of money!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2004, 20:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,232
Posted By Felix
I am not sure you can easily compare the action...

I am not sure you can easily compare the action of fork from different makes on a static bike. The setups will be so different. Also remember that any spring will be harder to compress the further...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 17:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,846
Posted By Felix
Champion QA55V spark plugs

This might be of interest to all those who use these incredibly expensive plugs. I think even SPS bikes were supposed to have them. In any event, I found them on this French website for 20.90 Euros...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2004, 20:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,188
Posted By Felix
Does the 998 still use the half rings as valve...

Does the 998 still use the half rings as valve keepers? It's quite common for them to break and you're supposed to replace them whenever you change a shim. But, even if the break it's...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Mar-2004, 23:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By Felix
Natty, the you're looking at gets my vote....

Natty, the you're looking at gets my vote. very stable and dead easy to use, unless you have unequal fork bottoms. It works for most streetbikes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2004, 23:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,999
Posted By Felix
I had mine turned down. It cost me more than the...

I had mine turned down. It cost me more than the damn socket! Mind you, the socket was free.

[Edited on 16-3-2004 by Felix]
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Mar-2004, 13:47
Replies: 0
Views: 3,305
Posted By Felix
Good site for 851/888 bits

OK, I know it's in Australia but check this out:
Carbon fibre tank, brand new, 240 quid! (http://www.ducati-gowanloch.com/special_deals.htm)!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 11:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,048
Posted By Felix
Take 4500 quid in cash to the dealer. Tell him...

Take 4500 quid in cash to the dealer. Tell him that you'll buy it on the spot and leave your Tcat. Take MCN as Antonye suggested and tell him that you were offered over 1500 for the Tcat in part...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2004, 23:38
Replies: 14
Views: 4,300
Posted By Felix
Yes, it the floding peds that I am after but for...

Yes, it the floding peds that I am after but for the 996RS not the 999 pegs. How much for a complete set left and right? Presumably the folding pegs will fit in the same peg hangers as the fixed pegs.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2004, 09:49
Replies: 14
Views: 4,300
Posted By Felix
Nathanhu, care to give more details about your...

Nathanhu, care to give more details about your source in the Czech Republic? Could do with some spares for racing like pegs, etc.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2004, 23:07
Replies: 3
Views: 3,084
Posted By Felix
Most likely, it will fit.

Most likely, it will fit.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2004, 22:23
Replies: 25
Views: 4,664
Posted By Felix
Skidlids, as standard without the starter motor,...

Skidlids, as standard without the starter motor, the battery is a YTX4. When I fitted the starter motor two years ago, I switched to a YTX7, which is the biggest battery that still fits into the race...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2004, 00:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,664
Posted By Felix
Only one: fitted a starter motor.:D

Only one: fitted a starter motor.:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2004, 00:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,945
Posted By Felix
Yeah, I do. What do you want to know?

Yeah, I do. What do you want to know?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2004, 15:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,992
Posted By Felix
Look on the links section: Sigma performance.

Look on the links section: Sigma performance.
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2004, 15:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,304
Posted By Felix
It sure looks like the front is meant to support...

It sure looks like the front is meant to support the bike on the exhaust header. That's fine for in-line four bikes as it distributes to load over four header pipes. A pretty sound way to...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2004, 11:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,304
Posted By Felix
What does this look like?

What does this look like?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2004, 11:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,918
Posted By Felix
I think your summary is pretty accurate, Antonye....

I think your summary is pretty accurate, Antonye. The filter in the tube is by all accounts the best approach. It provides a large surface as you say. Whether the filtration effectiveness of the...
Forum: Monsters 01-Mar-2004, 00:00
Replies: 8
Views: 4,684
Posted By Felix
As you probably know, all of the Termis for the...

As you probably know, all of the Termis for the S4R are not yet available from Ducati. And they don't when they will be. Sometime this year, maybe.

As far as I know, Silmotor makes a system for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2004, 13:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,918
Posted By Felix
The answer is in the RS style tube filter,...

The answer is in the RS style tube filter, skidlids. Only problem is it's expensive, but then what isn't. I've just installed them on mine where I was previsouly running without any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2004, 23:02
Replies: 23
Views: 3,918
Posted By Felix
There not new. They've been around for a...

There not new. They've been around for a while. They are slightly worse than the big filter that fits over both intakes, like the the JHP type filter, from what I recall.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Feb-2004, 10:19
Replies: 6
Views: 5,394
Posted By Felix
Agree with Keefyboy. You'll struggle to get...

Agree with Keefyboy. You'll struggle to get it out from the slave cylinder side.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Feb-2004, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,753
Posted By Felix
Vancouver, eh? How is the skiing at Whistler...

Vancouver, eh? How is the skiing at Whistler these days?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 20:53
Replies: 24
Views: 3,497
Posted By Felix
I'd consider changing to a race shift...

I'd consider changing to a race shift pattern where the lever bolts directly to the gear selector shaft. It'll provide far more feel and smoothness when shifting up or down. It'll...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 22:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By Felix
Nope.

Nope.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2004, 16:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By Felix
Never been able to find a source for replacement...

Never been able to find a source for replacement OE carriers. Brembo won't sell you spares for road parts for safety/lawsuit reasons.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2004, 23:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,526
Posted By Felix
Since you mentioned Sigma, I expect you'd be...

Since you mentioned Sigma, I expect you'd be in good hands. Neil Spalding can probably advise you better than just about everyone on this board.

In general, to get more power, you need bigger...
Forum: Monsters 11-Feb-2004, 23:37
Replies: 8
Views: 4,046
Posted By Felix
Upturn: Yes, we're both in York, sent you a U2U.

Upturn: Yes, we're both in York, sent you a U2U.
Forum: Monsters 11-Feb-2004, 17:19
Replies: 8
Views: 4,046
Posted By Felix
I think it was aroung 900 quid for the whole...

I think it was aroung 900 quid for the whole system. Apparently, termis for the S4R are not yet available and they couldn't give him a date either.

Oh, also, he chopped off the back of the seat...
Forum: Monsters 11-Feb-2004, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 4,046
Posted By Felix
He hasn't ridden it yet, but I wouldn't...

He hasn't ridden it yet, but I wouldn't expect much change in performance, unless he changes the fueling. It looks like FIM (the maker of EPROM chip) has released a fully programmable...
Forum: Monsters 10-Feb-2004, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 4,046
Posted By Felix
Nice S4R exhaust

Helped a mate fit one of these to his brand new Monster S4R. Very nice quality and removes the Cat. It also has removable exhaust baffles. With them in, it is road legal, which is almost unbelievable...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2004, 18:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,904
Posted By Felix
The dealer (part number 438.1.105.1DB) or Morgan...

The dealer (part number 438.1.105.1DB) or Morgan Designs (http://www.morgandesigns.com/)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2004, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By Felix
Hard to say, really, DJ. Brake discs wear out in...

Hard to say, really, DJ. Brake discs wear out in one of three ways:


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They warp (obviously you'd know if they are)
The carriers wear around the bobbins and the discs begin to rattle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 13:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By Felix
The reason paper filters are cheap is because...

The reason paper filters are cheap is because they make them by the billions. It'll be a better filter than the metal one.

If you want to buy one for looks or coolness, great, but it won't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 12:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By Felix
Once a year is average for most Ducatis....

Once a year is average for most Ducatis. Obvisouly if you do a lot of track days or racing it's much more frequent.

How do you figure that metal filters smaller particles than a good paper filter?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2004, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By Felix
Don't know if they're any good, but...

Don't know if they're any good, but let's assume you get over here for 70 quid all told. Ducati filters are a tenner, roughly. You change your oil once year, on average, that's 7...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 22:35
Replies: 24
Views: 3,911
Posted By Felix
Did all that power get you so excited, you...

Did all that power get you so excited, you stained the paper?:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 12:18
Replies: 53
Views: 9,889
Posted By Felix
Dunnie: That's a result. That's a very...

Dunnie: That's a result. That's a very good price for one of the most respected names in tyre warmers. The logo idea is a nice touch. Are they cheaper without the logo?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 17:38
Replies: 53
Views: 9,889
Posted By Felix
Boy, Diasec must have sold a ton of them, because...

Boy, Diasec must have sold a ton of them, because only a month ago, they were selling them for 130 with the exhaust shield. Supply and demand, I guess. And, yes they do have a thermostat...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 14:01
Replies: 53
Views: 9,889
Posted By Felix
Keep in mind that you'll struggle to use...

Keep in mind that you'll struggle to use tyre warmers if you're also using a rear hugger (most of them anyway). Second, Diasec make one especially for the 996 type bikes that have an extra...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 11:41
Replies: 53
Views: 9,889
Posted By Felix
Harv, yes, use a set myself. They work a treat. I...

Harv, yes, use a set myself. They work a treat. I use them on my slicks and also on my "intermediates" (Dunlop RR's). I used them for the first time on the Dunlops in the afternoon at last...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Feb-2004, 13:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,511
Posted By Felix
Frank, that does seem bit low for a big bore kit....

Frank, that does seem bit low for a big bore kit. Have a browse on this US site. Doug Lofgren (http://www.visi.com/~moperfserv/report.htm)

It's the best online resource I found for tuning...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2004, 22:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,492
Posted By Felix
Oridnary silikone sealant works a treat.

Oridnary silikone sealant works a treat.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2004, 22:50
Replies: 44
Views: 8,812
Posted By Felix
David, no defence needed. I just had to find...

David, no defence needed. I just had to find something to niggle at in such a perfect setup.:D
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