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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By twpd
Good advice Pete. Good cf bodywork costs. I've...

Good advice Pete. Good cf bodywork costs. I've seen some really bad wetlay stuff - I prefer pre-preg.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 14:26
Replies: 11
Views: 3,136
Posted By twpd
I've ridden Ducatis for 11 years - never had a...

I've ridden Ducatis for 11 years - never had a belt let go or show signs of letting go/wearing so, I don't worry about it. I change belts myself. IMO a bigger fuss is made about them than needs to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Feb-2006, 02:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,558
Posted By twpd
Frazelli.... I'd be interested to see what this...

Frazelli....

I'd be interested to see what this looks like in the flesh once installed on the bike. Would you mind putting up a few photos once it's on? I'm looking for a tail-tidy for one of my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:36
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By twpd
I forgot to say there's things you can do to...

I forgot to say there's things you can do to mitigate costs such as all the basic stuff like filter and oils, brakes, brake fluids etc. You can save a remarkable amount of money that way and you can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:31
Replies: 33
Views: 5,908
Posted By twpd
Ducati servicing seems to be done on fixed price...

Ducati servicing seems to be done on fixed price menus at franchised dealers - they're very over-inflated pricewise in my opinion. I would use an independent specialist - even so I think some of the...
Forum: Classic 21-Feb-2006, 01:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,487
Posted By twpd
Amazing condition - there's probably a load of...

Amazing condition - there's probably a load of ****takers bidding on it. Can't believe the price either.
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2006, 22:25
Replies: 21
Views: 3,411
Posted By twpd
You might have picked up some oil or grease...

You might have picked up some oil or grease contamination. Have you had the front wheel out lately or had a new tyre fitted at all?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 17:24
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
I never realised that seal kits weren't available...

I never realised that seal kits weren't available for Brembo calipers. If that's the case then what are we supposed to do when the seals fail as they will do eventually?

It seems rather daft when I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 17:23
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
Well there's a degree of common sense when using...

Well there's a degree of common sense when using Scotchbrite. You can get it in varying degrees of roughness. I use it to remove grime and rubber residue in conjunction with something like WD40 but,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 17:12
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
Steve isn't inept. He didn't possess the...

Steve isn't inept. He didn't possess the knowledge. He asked for info, he got replies, he made an informed choice. There's nothing inept about - quite the contrary really. He knows his limitations.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 14:00
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
I reckon given some of the near hysterical...

I reckon given some of the near hysterical reactions here to servicing one's brakes, I reckon we all ought to get "experts" to lubricate and adjust our chains too. Or how about changing light bulbs?...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 12:01
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
Bang on. It's about money.

Bang on. It's about money.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 22:25
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
Steve, It's a simple job really - well within...

Steve,

It's a simple job really - well within the grasp of most people. Just be thorough and take your time.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 21:42
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
Never done it on a Duke but, I guess it's pretty...

Never done it on a Duke but, I guess it's pretty much like any other bike.

Pump the lever enough to push the pistons nearly all the way out.
Pull the pistons out, note which caliper and position...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Feb-2006, 19:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By twpd
I haven't had my 800ss' long but, I generally do...

I haven't had my 800ss' long but, I generally do everything except valve clearances. I might start doing them though - even though one of the bikes is under warranty still.

[Edited on 19-2-2006 by...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Feb-2006, 19:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,621
Posted By twpd
The ss injection system does not have an 02...

The ss injection system does not have an 02 sensor in the exhaust system so, it has no idea what the mixture is doing. If you fit a free-er flowing filter and pipes then the chances are that you will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 19:50
Replies: 62
Views: 12,949
Posted By twpd
I found out to my cost with my race bike that...

I found out to my cost with my race bike that copper grease can cause lots of problems with caliper seals - they swell, it cause pistons to stick and this boiled the fluid and glazed the pads. I...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Feb-2006, 11:42
Replies: 23
Views: 5,326
Posted By twpd
These servicing costs are ludicrous. £500 or so...

These servicing costs are ludicrous. £500 or so for a twin-cylinder motorcycle? My 748 is pretty much in retirement these days and that's where it's staying. Even if the new bikes weren't so ugly,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 23:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By twpd
That 872R is more than a 996sps is real life...

That 872R is more than a 996sps is real life though, isn't it?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 22:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By twpd
Nothing to do with me - I found whilst browsing....

Nothing to do with me - I found whilst browsing. It's a 748R taken out to 872cc and it's has the ports tidied up. What a stonking engine!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Feb-2006, 21:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By twpd
130 horses from a 748R!! Good grief!

Click here (http://www.visi.com/~moperfserv/872cc.htm)

http://www.visi.com/~moperfserv/charts/872cc.7.gif

[Edited on 18-2-2006 by twpd]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Feb-2006, 18:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,621
Posted By twpd
Well I've done the airbox mod and it sounds...

Well I've done the airbox mod and it sounds fantastic. I'm now waiting for a Power Commander and pipes. Then I'm going to do some dyno work. I'm hoping for in excess 80bhp which, would be nice. :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 20:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,703
Posted By twpd
Not true. I've seen new R's with a variety of...

Not true. I've seen new R's with a variety of calipers. IMO the best way of identifying an R is to check the injectors in the airbox, check for an oil cooler and check the length of the loom to the...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 16-Feb-2006, 15:55
Replies: 13
Views: 4,728
Posted By twpd
NTL cable broadband here. I've just downgraded...

NTL cable broadband here. I've just downgraded from 10mb/s to 2mb/s as I didn't need the higher rate. I pay £24.99 with no cap on the usage, In 15 months I've had one outage. I am more than satisfied...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 15:52
Replies: 40
Views: 8,761
Posted By twpd
Absolutely bang on. I would suggest that Getway...

Absolutely bang on.

I would suggest that Getway enters into written correspondence only so that everything is recorded. Get some photos of the motor himself and get an independent assessment in any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Feb-2006, 15:43
Replies: 23
Views: 3,916
Posted By twpd
Has anyone got any experience of Ducati John? I'm...

Has anyone got any experience of Ducati John? I'm reet oop north like.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 15:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,703
Posted By twpd
Ducati Leeds have a very nice 02 R. £7750. R...

Ducati Leeds have a very nice 02 R. £7750. R prices seem to be on the up a bit. I think it's probably a bit on the pricey side but, it's in excellent condition.

As has been said - R's are rare and I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,439
Posted By twpd
None of my 748's have ever used any oil between...

None of my 748's have ever used any oil between changes or service intervals. I understand that the running in process and oils used during running in are crucial to this.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2006, 16:41
Replies: 34
Views: 3,896
Posted By twpd
Salutary lesson: I dropped my 748 on the track...

Salutary lesson:

I dropped my 748 on the track on the right hand side - it had a vented carbon cover and I wrecked a very expensive clutch. I now use a std clutch cover.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 16:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By twpd
Bike sales were on the slide here in 2005 and I...

Bike sales were on the slide here in 2005 and I understand that the trade has had a tough time. Triumph's prices are pretty competitive atm and the new 675 is cheaper than most of the 600's, Suzuki...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Feb-2006, 01:06
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
Ooops! Ummmm...I seem to have persuaded myself...

Ooops! Ummmm...I seem to have persuaded myself that I need a 3rd 800ss. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Feb-2006, 00:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,275
Posted By twpd
Jeez! That is cheap. Looks like the lower end of...

Jeez! That is cheap. Looks like the lower end of the Ducati scale comes cheap these days - who would buy one new?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Feb-2006, 00:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,275
Posted By twpd
There was a nice 620 Sport in Ducati Leeds...

There was a nice 620 Sport in Ducati Leeds recently. I was tempted for DD.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Feb-2006, 20:34
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
I paid £3500 for my 2000 mile example from Ducati...

I paid £3500 for my 2000 mile example from Ducati Leeds. They wanted quite a bit more than that but, I drove a hard bargain. In fact - looking at the spanking condition of it I reckon I got something...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Feb-2006, 17:27
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
They're a fair bit different. They weren't bored...

They're a fair bit different. They weren't bored out - they were given longer strokes and hence different cranks. The 800 is/was a new engine. The 750's seem to deliver about 62-64bhp. My 800 is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Feb-2006, 23:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
800ss links: 800ss vs Sport comparison...

800ss links:

800ss vs Sport comparison (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2003/ducatiModel.jhtml?first_id=606&second_id=607&x=8&y=6&modelName=SS800-03&part=comparison)

Supersport index...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Feb-2006, 19:26
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
I've got to hand it to you - you're persistent if...

I've got to hand it to you - you're persistent if nothing else. ;)

Btw...I have a rather large tub of titanium bits ready to go on the race bike. Yum. However, before then the frame is off to get...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Feb-2006, 19:20
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
I forgot to add that the 800 has a stonkingly...

I forgot to add that the 800 has a stonkingly good engine that is easily tweaked. It is a much better engine than the 750ss with revised heads, cam timing, a six-speed box etc. I posted the dyno...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Feb-2006, 19:18
Replies: 22
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
I have the links and they still work. Will post...

I have the links and they still work. Will post them up later.

The 800ss actually came in two variants for 03: 800 Sport and 800SS.

The 800SS had an aluminium swinging arm, a better spec Sachs...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Feb-2006, 00:39
Replies: 0
Views: 1,416
Posted By twpd
Have you got a bent frame?

Then Roy Thersby of the Thersby Group in Middleboro may be able to help. He builds F1 & F2 Ducati frames (of the type race by Rutter and Co. in the 80's). He has all the jigs and can sort out your...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2006, 00:31
Replies: 27
Views: 4,115
Posted By twpd
A 996 Bip should have no probs with a TL altho,...

A 996 Bip should have no probs with a TL altho, the Bip is horribly overgeared for something like 180+ in top.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2006, 11:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By twpd
AIUI Ducati USA have supported racers using the...

AIUI Ducati USA have supported racers using the 1000SS for quite some time from what I have read on various USA forums so, it would seem nothing new other than perhaps a formalisation of that program.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2006, 10:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
Posted By twpd
Surely if the rider is over 50 then he/she will...

Surely if the rider is over 50 then he/she will need a lot of batteries to keep him/her going?

:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2006, 09:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,790
Posted By twpd
That should read: "If the bike is as dodgy...

That should read:

"If the bike is as dodgy as his grammar, which incidentally is appalling, I would not touch it with the proverbial barge pole."

;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2006, 02:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,335
Posted By twpd
I forgot to say that most circuits I have used...

I forgot to say that most circuits I have used have beacons of their own so, you don't really need the beacon however, sometimes they are turned off for trackdays.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2006, 02:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,335
Posted By twpd
I use a T100 for timed practice and racing. It's...

I use a T100 for timed practice and racing. It's all you need really. Cost about £100 IIRC from A&R Racing. Lap times are forbidden for trackday use by the way.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Feb-2006, 22:14
Replies: 50
Views: 13,183
Posted By twpd
Looks like I'll have to put a dual seat on it....

Looks like I'll have to put a dual seat on it. You want a ride on it with me driving? Damn fool. :o
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Feb-2006, 22:10
Replies: 50
Views: 13,183
Posted By twpd
I confess that I have not wired the sump plug...

I confess that I have not wired the sump plug yet. :(
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Feb-2006, 21:25
Replies: 50
Views: 13,183
Posted By twpd
Can I come out on my 800ss Minitwin racer?...

Can I come out on my 800ss Minitwin racer? :bouncy:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Feb-2006, 15:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,896
Posted By twpd
There's no need to flush the oil out. Get the...

There's no need to flush the oil out. Get the motor nice and hot by taking it for a run.

I haven't changed the oil on an ss yet so, I don't know if it also has a gauze filter in addition to the...
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