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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2006, 19:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,737
Posted By twpd
I have a set you can borrow. 50mm at the top 53...

I have a set you can borrow.

50mm at the top
53 at the yokes.

However, you will have to come and fetch them from Darlington - about 2.5 hrs and 160 miles north of cadwell. Let me know.

Usual...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By twpd
I meant it might be rebuildable. No idea of the...

I meant it might be rebuildable. No idea of the price. You just me selling a brand new Showa unit from a 748s. If the buyer lets me down I'll let you know.

[Edited on 11-3-2006 by twpd]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Mar-2006, 11:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,091
Posted By twpd
It rebuildable - might be worth trying MC...

It rebuildable - might be worth trying MC Technics down in Suffolk to see what they can do.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Mar-2006, 20:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By twpd
Nope. You can just pop the pistons out if you...

Nope. You can just pop the pistons out if you want but, take note of where they came from. Don't interchange their positions. Having said that - if you can't get replacement seals (and you might...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Mar-2006, 19:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,245
Posted By twpd
I wish I could get the same for one of my 800's.

I wish I could get the same for one of my 800's.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 19:11
Replies: 28
Views: 6,186
Posted By twpd
The Ricambi ss stuff looks to be better than the...

The Ricambi ss stuff looks to be better than the ssie stuff which, just doesn't seem to fit.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 18:22
Replies: 17
Views: 4,247
Posted By twpd
Zimbo of these parts had some on his zzr600. I...

Zimbo of these parts had some on his zzr600. I think he liked them. PM him for feedback.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 01:29
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
Not sure who makes it Glyn but, it's available...

Not sure who makes it Glyn but, it's available from both of those links I posted above. It aint cheap but, I've ordered one for my race bike.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Mar-2006, 01:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
Diopa...

Diopa (http://www.diopa.com/shop/shop.html)

Kaemna (http://kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&katalog=1)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Mar-2006, 01:12
Replies: 0
Views: 1,111
Posted By twpd
Useful site for bling - especially racer

Red Racing (http://www.redracingparts.com/en/english.htm)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 21:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By twpd
I'm looking for a lathe. Must run off 240v of...

I'm looking for a lathe. Must run off 240v of course.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 21:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By twpd
If you put it in gear whilst its on the stand you...

If you put it in gear whilst its on the stand you should stop riding. ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 21:37
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By twpd
Are you serious???? Replace stressed bolts with...

Are you serious???? Replace stressed bolts with aluminium? If the bike was a race bike it would be failed in scrutineering straightaway and for good reasons too. A few years ago some well-know racer...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 20:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By twpd
The neutral switch is on the right rear side of...

The neutral switch is on the right rear side of the gearbox. However, why would you want it to cut out when placed in gear (presumably on the stand)? Why would you ever put it in gear whilst on the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 20:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By twpd
As you're an engineer it should be simple. The...

As you're an engineer it should be simple. The switch is either open circuit or closed circuit when the stand is ip or down so, you can do 1 of 2 things:

1. Jumper the switch out.
2. Or cut the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 18:46
Replies: 27
Views: 5,000
Posted By twpd
Nightmare dude - you might get compensation but,...

Nightmare dude - you might get compensation but, it doesn't replace your dream bike unless you can buy it new. Commiserations.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 18:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By twpd
Does it leak? If not then what is the problem? As...

Does it leak? If not then what is the problem? As long as the cores are ok then it's ok to use albeit a bit scruffy. I just protect it with a mesh and straighten any bent fins using some tweezers - a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Mar-2006, 18:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
I'll post supplier links later. At work atm -...

I'll post supplier links later. At work atm - gorgeous aint it? :smug:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Mar-2006, 09:33
Replies: 28
Views: 6,186
Posted By twpd
Nice seat unit - shame they were so rude and...

Nice seat unit - shame they were so rude and unhelpful to me when I phoned them enquiring about bodywork - so much so I won't bother again.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2006, 21:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,882
Posted By twpd
With the plugs out it's dead easy.

With the plugs out it's dead easy.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 21:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By twpd
I should think most DD'ers are on 120/70 17 or...

I should think most DD'ers are on 120/70 17 or 120/60 17 front and 160/60 17 rear. What rim sizes are you using? You would normally need MT3 - MT3.5 on the front and MT4 - MT4.5 on the rear to use...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Mar-2006, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,882
Posted By twpd
Put a few drops of oil down the plug holes and...

Put a few drops of oil down the plug holes and turn the motor over by hand using the rear wheel and having it in gear - ensures there's some lubrication to the bores.

Clean the air filters.
Check...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Mar-2006, 15:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By twpd
How about the 800ss ;)

How about the 800ss ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2006, 15:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
How about this? This is where I think am going...

How about this? This is where I think am going with my 800ss racer:

http://www.diopa.com/shop/images/a0296+d0291+b0290_520.jpg

I like the semi-faired look and it should have the benefit of improved...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 12:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
Yes really. :lol: The 1000 is a very fine bike -...

Yes really. :lol:

The 1000 is a very fine bike - I would like one although a tweaked 800 is very close and very sweet.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 12:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
Make your mind up! 800 or 1000? Minitwins or...

Make your mind up! 800 or 1000? Minitwins or Thunderbikes?

Be prepared for pain with the 800 and Minitwins if you go that route. The 800 makes too much power too easily and reigning it back in is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 12:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
You will normally have some idea of what a...

You will normally have some idea of what a competitive pace is if you've done your homework. One thing to remember is not to spend yime watching the timer too often!

What I often did was go out and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 11:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
It's pretty much essential if you are running...

It's pretty much essential if you are running timed qualifying imo. You need to know where you are.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 10:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
I found mine very useful when doing timed...

I found mine very useful when doing timed practice at MRO and setup. I took it off for race use as the only thing that matters is where you finish. Make sure you take spare batteries for it - my T100...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2006, 10:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By twpd
Thanks Frank....hmmmm...not so sure now. :lol: I...

Thanks Frank....hmmmm...not so sure now. :lol:

I have had mixed experience with bungs myself on my SV650 minitwins racer but, they were crappy Motrax items. In one crash they protected the fairing...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2006, 10:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By twpd
R&G crash bungs?

Has anyone fitted any to their ssie bike? What did you think? I need some and they look robust.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 09:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,572
Posted By twpd
Roll Centre T100 - basic but, does the job. It's...

Roll Centre T100 - basic but, does the job. It's wot I use. The T200 has the facility to hook up to a pc if you want to download your data.

Don't bother buying a beacon - every circuit I raced at in...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2006, 01:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By twpd
It'll be cheaper than a tub of titanium fasteners...

It'll be cheaper than a tub of titanium fasteners though. ;)

Anything to save me going on a diet. :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 01:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By twpd
Interesting article over at Moto-one implies that...

Interesting article over at Moto-one implies that the std crossover is more than adequate because the same design is used across a range of bikes so, as far as I can see, if the downpipes match the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 23:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By twpd
I knew I'd find a use for my Black & Decker...

I knew I'd find a use for my Black & Decker eventually.........
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 23:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By twpd
Thanks Nelly - that's worth having when it comes...

Thanks Nelly - that's worth having when it comes to unsprung weight. Now I need to find one!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2006, 23:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By twpd
It might not be so cheap when you've factored in...

It might not be so cheap when you've factored in your time that might be better spent elsewhere. If you do fabricate your own pipes I've be interested to see the results.

I'm lucky - I get free dyno...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2006, 23:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By twpd
I haven't got a clue about the back pressure bit....

I haven't got a clue about the back pressure bit. If I were you I would go to someone who is happy to make proper customer exhausts...like Jorge at Renegade or MHP. It'll cost but, it'll probably be...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 22:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By twpd
Thanks Ali - I'm working on the basis that an...

Thanks Ali - I'm working on the basis that an alloy one should represent lower unsprung weight but, guess I should weigh them both to dispel any myths!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2006, 22:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By twpd
If you read Moto-One Performance notebook it...

If you read Moto-One Performance notebook it would seem quite important - I've been looking into this myself with a view to making a better set of downpipes and collector for my 800 race bike.
I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 21:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,633
Posted By twpd
Dyno testing next week Kirsty - I'll get it...

Dyno testing next week Kirsty - I'll get it properly setup then once my pipes have arrived - many thanks to you both. :D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 20:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,776
Posted By twpd
Cheers Nicks. I was going to order a carbon item...

Cheers Nicks. I was going to order a carbon item at great expense but, that job will do me just fine. :D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 20:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,633
Posted By twpd
I\'ve had a very productive day

I've been working on one of my 800's:

Fitted Power Commander and uploaded a tweaked map - there's something really geeky about having a laptop hooked up to an old air-cooled 2vlv twin and seeing my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 20:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,515
Posted By twpd
SS swing-arms

Did the 900ssie come with an alloy swing-arm of a steel one? Or was it a case of a mixture depending whether or not the factory had the right parts. Also if it came with an alloy item was the rear...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 23:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
I've been looking for one tonight on Biketrader....

I've been looking for one tonight on Biketrader. £4500 is the cheapest I found so far.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 23:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
Missed one on ebay the other day - it went for...

Missed one on ebay the other day - it went for £2850!!!! RU gonna race one in Thunderbikes?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 23:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,619
Posted By twpd
Just do it - plenty of cheap bodywork to be had...

Just do it - plenty of cheap bodywork to be had and you could always try Ricambi-Weiss although the ssie stuff I bought from them was crap. Dom Clegg bought some pattern old-style SS bodywork from...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-Mar-2006, 09:41
Replies: 1
Views: 3,579
Posted By twpd
I've had good experience with them in the past -...

I've had good experience with them in the past - well in terms of quotes that is. My insurance is due up soon so, no doubt I'll have the merry-go-round again. :borg:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Mar-2006, 00:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,500
Posted By twpd
Behave Tony. It's 5 minutes from my front door...

Behave Tony. It's 5 minutes from my front door and I'm a very civilised human being. ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2006, 00:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By twpd
Pretty much dude...it's that you need to worry...

Pretty much dude...it's that you need to worry about them flapping around - you need to pin them out of the way so that they don't rub against anything. Braided hose is quite abrasive and can do...
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