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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 21:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By twpd
Nah...I did it on my SV650. I haven't looked at...

Nah...I did it on my SV650. I haven't looked at the SS yet but, I daresay it's not difficult. I used a 4.5mm drill and a battery powered drill. Then I tapped it out with a 5mm tap. If you're dubious...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 20:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By twpd
I don't know which layout has an advantage, if...

I don't know which layout has an advantage, if any but, I prefer the two separate lines. Fixing them in place is easy - buy some rubber lined p-clips from the likes of M&P or MPS. Fix the p-clips to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 19:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,378
Posted By twpd
When I bought my 748SP many years ago it was...

When I bought my 748SP many years ago it was suffering the same (just had a 600 mile service done by Daytona in Islington!!)....anyway, I got and impact driver and literally chisel a slot in the sump...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Mar-2006, 19:01
Replies: 0
Views: 1,331
Posted By twpd
Power Commander maps resource

Apart from PC themselves, does anyone know of a decent site with a range of PC maps available FoC. I have just got myself a PC for my 800 race bike from the very nice Scooter 916 (thanks Glyn!) and I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 12:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,406
Posted By twpd
If it's a EU import then the warranty is the same...

If it's a EU import then the warranty is the same as any UK bike. Ducati have to honour warranty within the usual limitations.

The only downside I can see is that dealers use it as an excuse to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 12:26
Replies: 25
Views: 2,732
Posted By twpd
The DD forum is a great asset. It's like any...

The DD forum is a great asset. It's like any other talking shop, it can get a bit heated at times but, there's lots of useful info in there - I find it good for ideas for my 800ss racers cos what you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 12:22
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
Ummmmm....... you have a point...much as it pains...

Ummmmm....... you have a point...much as it pains me to admit. :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 12:12
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
Fair play Flanks. It's a shame people can't...

Fair play Flanks. It's a shame people can't discuss matters rationally without it descending into a shouting match.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:48
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
I'm asking a question. I'm not cooking. I've got...

I'm asking a question. I'm not cooking. I've got an interest in the series for a number of reasons...one being I wouldn't mind competing in it but, right now it doesn't fit in with my racing...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:10
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
I can't dude - not at work. Would get me sacked....

I can't dude - not at work. Would get me sacked. Later, eh?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:09
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
Hmmmm...my keyboard is flucked. [Edited on...

Hmmmm...my keyboard is flucked.

[Edited on 3-3-2006 by twpd]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:07
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
Sounds reasonable to me Steve if it were not for...

Sounds reasonable to me Steve if it were not for the fact that we allknow youtalk borrox like, pet.;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:01
Replies: 39
Views: 4,098
Posted By twpd
Why was the tyre thread deleted?

When I last saw it there seemed to be some good debate going on there.:puzzled:

...and some relevant questions being asked.

[Edited on 3-3-2006 by twpd]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 19:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By twpd
Hmmmmm....trying to outbling my 800, eh? ;)

Hmmmmm....trying to outbling my 800, eh? ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2006, 12:50
Replies: 27
Views: 4,089
Posted By twpd
In 2001 after having wrecked 3k's worth of...

In 2001 after having wrecked 3k's worth of engines for the sake of 10 laps at Brands, I decided snorting cocaines was:

cheaper
safer
less exciting.

:puzzled:

You can't beat racing. But it sure can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Feb-2006, 18:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By twpd
BT020 are crap (for me) - I hate them. Tried...

BT020 are crap (for me) - I hate them. Tried Diablos as I said and I rag the front too quickly - they get a horrible step in them so, I'm not too keen to go down that route either. No other...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Feb-2006, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By twpd
Tyres recommendations - 800ss

I'm putting one of my 800ss bikes on the road to act as a test bed for my 800ss racer. I need some tyres.

Normally I use and like D207's which, despite being deeply unfashionable, work well on a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 09:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,517
Posted By twpd
What is a Y2000 750ssie worth?

I've got the chance of a 740ssie for £1700. It appears sound.

15k miles, suffering from being unloved and unused, a bit of cosmetic corrosion having sat under a cover, a runner.

I was thinking of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Feb-2006, 02:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,596
Posted By twpd
I am fortunate...I can use me own part worns on...

I am fortunate...I can use me own part worns on my road bikes :D


....and wets too.... ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Feb-2006, 00:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,071
Posted By twpd
I get help from a local dealer I occasionally...

I get help from a local dealer I occasionally drink with...help in the form of free dyno time. :D

So I can **** about on the dyno and tweak my 800's.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2006, 22:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,071
Posted By twpd
Plug and play at your peril if you are racing....

Plug and play at your peril if you are racing. Spend the money and set it up on the dyno. I do mine myself so, it isn't hard.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 16:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,704
Posted By twpd
And let it bugger up your weight distribution? No...

And let it bugger up your weight distribution? No thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 16:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,704
Posted By twpd
You need something low profile and not to big. I...

You need something low profile and not to big. I used either a single-tier Moto-Fizz bag or a Givi one - both magnetic and compact. The Givi one is particularly good but, only has anough room for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 13:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,396
Posted By twpd
Well I have me own van...but, there's guys on...

Well I have me own van...but, there's guys on EBay auctioning such a service. If I were you I'd just hire a van tbh and buy a few tie-downs. Then you can be sure your pride and joy will be looked...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2006, 00:08
Replies: 12
Views: 3,275
Posted By twpd
I have paid as little as £26 for my 800ss belts...

I have paid as little as £26 for my 800ss belts from Italia in Lincoln.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Feb-2006, 00:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By twpd
I bought a set of DP jobs for my 800ss and I have...

I bought a set of DP jobs for my 800ss and I have to say I am very pleased with them.

If you are looking for them for race use then it's best to get something from one of the race support guys that...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 23:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By twpd
[Edited on 25-2-2006 by twpd] WTF is going on...

[Edited on 25-2-2006 by twpd]

WTF is going on here with my posts?????

As I was saying....

One shock is brand new. £125 plus P&P
The other is less new and has some tarnishing on the body but, is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 23:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By twpd
Chris you bugger!!! :barfy: I have two very very...

Chris you bugger!!! :barfy:

I have two very very good low-miles shocks here. One is almost brand new and I want to sell them to pay for my race bits.

Damn. I must be getting slow.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Feb-2006, 22:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,026
Posted By twpd
IIRC some were restricted to 100bhp (the French...

IIRC some were restricted to 100bhp (the French ones) but, even then it should be a fair bit faster than that so, I don't think restrictors are the answer.

Later J's were also restricted again (the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,596
Posted By twpd
Dude I have some very very low mileage Pilot...

Dude I have some very very low mileage Pilot Sports kicking around.

120/70 front and 170/60 rear.

They are currently installed on spare wheels on my 800ss racer (whilst my race wheels are being...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 20:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,596
Posted By twpd
Supercorsas shouldn't be too bad if you're quick....

Supercorsas shouldn't be too bad if you're quick. I race on Supercorsa Pros and I deffo wouldn't recommend them for road use because you wouldn't be able to get enough heat into them. I'd stick with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 18:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,185
Posted By twpd
SSie downpipes

Does anyone know where to source some alternative downpipes? I've just dropped the pipes off one of my 800's and they look ever so restrictive around the collector area - I can't believe they are...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 18:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By twpd
The rear wheel spindle is of the bigger type -...

The rear wheel spindle is of the bigger type - just fitted a 5-spoker in and it uses the larger spindle so, I need to find the later arm then. Thanks for the help Kev.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 11:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By twpd
Ahhh....right. OK then Kev..sounds like more...

Ahhh....right. OK then Kev..sounds like more trouble than it's worth. I'll go looking for a broken ssie bike then-not that there's many of them either. I wish Ducati would stop dicking around with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 11:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By twpd
I'm trying to get the bikes to be exactly the...

I'm trying to get the bikes to be exactly the same set up. One came with alloy Marchesinis and the new bike came with 3-spoke jobs plus the steel arm. It would seem that 800ss' with the 5 spoke...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 11:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By twpd
lol. I'll drop my swinging arm out and will...

lol. I'll drop my swinging arm out and will measure the spindle diamter then. Thanks Kev.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 10:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By twpd
1993 900ss swinging arm - will it fit an 800ss

One of my 800's has an alloy swinging arm. The other has a steel item (bloody Ducati!)...I'm after another alloy item for the second bike. Can anyone tell me if a 93 900ss alloy item will fit? It...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 10:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By twpd
Cheers Phil. I'm actually ordering two plus a...

Cheers Phil. I'm actually ordering two plus a range of springs for my racer. I just wanted to be sure before the visa card came under fire.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Feb-2006, 10:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By twpd
Ohlins shock - 800ss?

Ohlins don't list a part for the 800ss but, I presume it's the same as the 900ssie and 1000ss. Can anyone confirm?

The shock for the 900 & 1000 is: 46PRCL
68mm stroke


Cheers!


Nige.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2006, 19:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,079
Posted By twpd
LOL. James is in Bristol. :o

LOL. James is in Bristol. :o
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2006, 00:29
Replies: 50
Views: 14,559
Posted By twpd
Welcome to reality - it's a hard world out there...

Welcome to reality - it's a hard world out there when amongst racers. Racers are a good deal faster than most trackdayers of any speed.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 22:58
Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Posted By twpd
Sounds really good with excellent advances in the...

Sounds really good with excellent advances in the FI now using a lambda sensor. The increased service intervals are good too - looks like it's the most advanced of the 2vlv motors yet. Interesting to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 21:26
Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Posted By twpd
My 800ss is making 77bhp at 8200 with std pipes,...

My 800ss is making 77bhp at 8200 with std pipes, filter and fuelling after a little tweak I found. More important was the midrange boost I got. I posted the chart up elsewhere in the SS forum. The...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 21:09
Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Posted By twpd
Are there any technical details of this 695? It...

Are there any technical details of this 695? It sounds like they've probably done the same thing with the 695 as they did with the 800. Longer stroke, more valve lift and shorter duration. That seems...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 21:05
Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Posted By twpd
I shall have my PC in my grubby hands next week...

I shall have my PC in my grubby hands next week and shortly after some Ti race cans. They're going on the new 800 whilst the other one is undergoing some surgery. Dyno runs in a week or two - I shall...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 20:34
Replies: 32
Views: 5,208
Posted By twpd
Yes but, why would you? The 800ss is eligible now...

Yes but, why would you? The 800ss is eligible now and has more potential. As does the 800M. Mind you, what now the 800M? The gap between the 695 and 800 is narrow enough for the 800 to be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 19:51
Replies: 42
Views: 5,811
Posted By twpd
The PC is just doing the fuelling Scoots. An FIM...

The PC is just doing the fuelling Scoots. An FIM Ultimap ECU is the answer of course but, as mentioned elsewhere here, it's not permitted under Minitwin rules. I'm looking forward to getting the PC...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 18:39
Replies: 42
Views: 5,811
Posted By twpd
Do 583's have rev limiters? I wish I could...

Do 583's have rev limiters? I wish I could dispense with the limiter on my 800ss - that really is holding back the motor from producing more - as it is the limiter is brutal and kicks in bang on 8900...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 18:36
Replies: 42
Views: 5,811
Posted By twpd
If you can hold onto power for longer even though...

If you can hold onto power for longer even though you're not delivering any more then it means you have a measure of increased flexibility. An ability to rev longer can mean less gear changes and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 13:48
Replies: 33
Views: 6,741
Posted By twpd
IMO it's only fairly recently that service costs...

IMO it's only fairly recently that service costs seem to have got out of hand. Up until a couple of years ago I never paid that much for a service. I think the most I ever paid on a 748 was £250 and...
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