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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 14:25
Replies: 20
Views: 5,452
Posted By Felix
How do you know if you're better off with...

How do you know if you're better off with the STM unit? Certainly smoothness and progressive action is REQUIRED in racing.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 13:15
Replies: 20
Views: 5,452
Posted By Felix
Chillo, if you want the best (as in what the WSBK...

Chillo, if you want the best (as in what the WSBK guys run), get a Bucci one. Not sure where the best place to get one is (aside from Italy), but I think JHP do them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2003, 11:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,607
Posted By Felix
Yes, he services bikes and supplies most of what...

Yes, he services bikes and supplies most of what you need/want. He's not exclusive Ducati but knows them well. He services my 996RS and don't trust that to just anyone.

30 Trafalgar...
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2003, 12:01
Replies: 8
Views: 3,817
Posted By Felix
I've done it before, it's not difficult...

I've done it before, it's not difficult really. One thing: it's hard work, though. You get better at it with time, but it does take some muscle. Also, it's very difficult to leave...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2003, 09:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,607
Posted By Felix
Welcome, Sticky. Didn't notice before your...

Welcome, Sticky. Didn't notice before your from this neck of the woods. MotoDesigns in York does Bendix pads. Ask for Tim, 01904 623 421. He rides a very nice SP3
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2003, 18:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,883
Posted By Felix
Not so easy, this one, I am afraid. If it's...

Not so easy, this one, I am afraid. If it's leaking on the pulley side of the cam you will have to remove the cam as it comes out with the bearing and carrier. If it's the other side you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2003, 13:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By Felix
When in doubt, replace...

When in doubt, replace...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2003, 11:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By Felix
It's not a cable you know, it's a...

It's not a cable you know, it's a hydraulic line and if it's significantly worn I'd replace or you risk not only a complete failure of the rear brake but brake fluid all over your back tyre. Not fun!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2003, 11:39
Replies: 5
Views: 3,125
Posted By Felix
Not to alarm anyone thinking of using a Power...

Not to alarm anyone thinking of using a Power Commander on their 998, but I've read on a US BBS that more than one person reportedly had fried the injectors. No further details were given, but beware.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2003, 22:28
Replies: 16
Views: 4,607
Posted By Felix
Lots of choice here with plenty of previsou...

Lots of choice here with plenty of previsou discussions on this board. Do a search on this and the old board. Lots of people like EBC HH, although they tend to wear the rotors more than others. I run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2003, 22:26
Replies: 16
Views: 4,254
Posted By Felix
Shazaam, I can tell you from my own experience...

Shazaam, I can tell you from my own experience that Corsa rockers also flake. I usually have to replace at least one rocker at every valve shimming, which is about 500-1000 miles. This is on a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2003, 09:38
Replies: 12
Views: 4,387
Posted By Felix
Totally agree with RedSPS. It's almost...

Totally agree with RedSPS. It's almost always cheaper to buy the more powerful model. Plus it will be worth more when you come to sell it again. A bored out 916 or 748 will still as a 916 or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2003, 09:13
Replies: 7
Views: 3,336
Posted By Felix
JHP?

JHP?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2003, 09:14
Replies: 6
Views: 3,162
Posted By Felix
According to the part diagram, it should bolt...

According to the part diagram, it should bolt straight on.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2003, 15:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,713
Posted By Felix
I am not sure you can conclude that it has be...

I am not sure you can conclude that it has be done on the sidestand. Probably just concidence.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2003, 09:15
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By Felix
Good service, I agree, but what have you gained...

Good service, I agree, but what have you gained for all the money and effort spent?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2003, 11:29
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Felix
JPM, are going to tell us who supplies your kit?

JPM, are going to tell us who supplies your kit?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2003, 11:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,713
Posted By Felix
Yup, been using one myself for 2 years....

Yup, been using one myself for 2 years. Wouldn't do it any other way. Great for reverse bleeding, i.e. at the master cylinder.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2003, 09:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,364
Posted By Felix
The RS discs are indeed cast stainless steel. I...

The RS discs are indeed cast stainless steel. I run them on my RS bike with Bendix carbon matrix pads. Highly recommended. And you're right they are made for the RS wheels and have a different...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2003, 19:24
Replies: 11
Views: 4,213
Posted By Felix
Or these? http://cyclecat.com/home.htm Lots of...

Or these?

http://cyclecat.com/home.htm

Lots of adjustment which is vital when you are trying to improve the riding ergonomics. Many of them are a fixed angle.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2003, 11:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Felix
To expand on WJB's request, it would be...

To expand on WJB's request, it would be great to pool the knowledge and experience of everyone whose bought trackday bodywork and find the best quality and lowest cost (most likely not the same...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 22:38
Replies: 11
Views: 4,360
Posted By Felix
The bearings will have to be brayed out. You have...

The bearings will have to be brayed out. You have to move the spacer off to one side so that you can get to the back side of the bearing with a punch by sticking the punch through the axle hole. The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 15:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,919
Posted By Felix
Agree with Totto. Make sure the static sag front...

Agree with Totto. Make sure the static sag front and rear are sorted first. It the basic starting point.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 15:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,937
Posted By Felix
I think it's easy but often misleading to...

I think it's easy but often misleading to draw general conclusions from brake setups that are not performing properly for one reason or another. For instance, I know a number of people who run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 01:27
Replies: 4
Views: 3,066
Posted By Felix
Mark, try QB Carbon. They used to have quite a...

Mark, try QB Carbon. They used to have quite a few of the Marvic around. They may know where to get a logo from. You'll probably need to speak to the owner, though. I think it's John Merrill.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 01:24
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By Felix
There has been quite a bit of discussion about...

There has been quite a bit of discussion about the longevity of PFM discs. At least KJ had them warp very quickly. I seem to remember other posters not recommending them. Do a search.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2003, 23:48
Replies: 21
Views: 6,475
Posted By Felix
Have you tried to compress it fully? Easier to...

Have you tried to compress it fully? Easier to stick to 25 mm, IMHO.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2003, 00:18
Replies: 9
Views: 4,066
Posted By Felix
Check these out. Well worth a look, I think they...

Check these out. Well worth a look, I think they are some of the best I've seen. CycleCat make some very nice stuff in my opinion. Well engineered.

Nelly, have you considered carrying their stuff?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 13:24
Replies: 0
Views: 3,225
Posted By Felix
Parts anyone?

Saw this on the 100% website in their classified section: http://www.100pc.co.uk/class_f.htm

Ducati Front Bundle
Full fairing - 996 nose cone; 916 nose cone - Race belly pan - Front wheel - Front...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 13:06
Replies: 4
Views: 3,718
Posted By Felix
Use a wire coat hanger to see if it's a dead...

Use a wire coat hanger to see if it's a dead hole and how long a bolt it will take.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2003, 11:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,718
Posted By Felix
Ouch! Unlucky! The long bolts actually hold the...

Ouch! Unlucky!

The long bolts actually hold the side casing onto the engine casing, so the thread you stripped will not be accessible without taking the clutch side casing off, meaning removal of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2003, 12:46
Replies: 8
Views: 4,266
Posted By Felix
Mark: I sent you a U2U. Have a read.

Mark: I sent you a U2U. Have a read.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 22:02
Replies: 11
Views: 6,022
Posted By Felix
Ducati's carbon is made from pre-preg carbon...

Ducati's carbon is made from pre-preg carbon as opposed to wet-lay, which is the same method used with GRP. Pre-preg is stronger and lighter, but also more expensive. Ducati used to use MS in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 17:55
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
Give them some serious grief, like racing or fast...

Give them some serious grief, like racing or fast track days, and you'll be changing them once a year.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 14:37
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
KJ - The discs may last a long time, I agree, but...

KJ - The discs may last a long time, I agree, but it's the carriers that wear out. The half circle where the "buttons" fit wear into an oval which produces a fair bit of play. Anyone know of a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2003, 10:08
Replies: 25
Views: 12,100
Posted By Felix
No. The SPS or any other street bike to my...

No. The SPS or any other street bike to my knowledge did not come with alloy flywheels. Surely, someone will correct my error, though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2003, 18:02
Replies: 7
Views: 4,423
Posted By Felix
That kind of "cage" is to protect your...

That kind of "cage" is to protect your toes from becoming hamburger meat. It's not designed to protect the clutch.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2003, 15:08
Replies: 25
Views: 12,100
Posted By Felix
You will get more engine braking with less...

You will get more engine braking with less interia on the crank.

Think of it this way. With the engine at a high RPM, the inertia of the flywheel (or any other inertia in the drive train, such as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2003, 18:31
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
Yeah, they're ace! I use them on my RS,...

Yeah, they're ace! I use them on my RS, although they are the narrow band, which are used with the monoblock calipers. Don't know if they fit a street bike. I run them with Bendix carbon...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 19:26
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
Never mind, Nelly. I must have been dreaming.

Never mind, Nelly. I must have been dreaming.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 17:45
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
Hey, or how about...

Hey, or how about this?

http://www.braking.com/Eng/uk/mbrrGR.gif

They do list it for the 748/9xx bikes! Only 850 Euros for the complete kit including OZ wheel, if I understand it correctly. I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 17:39
Replies: 7
Views: 4,375
Posted By Felix
There is a stand that grabs the bottom yoke even...

There is a stand that grabs the bottom yoke even if it doesn't have the hole in it. Have a look here:
http://www.fgspecialparts.it/
These are the folks who produce the Ducati branded stands as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 14:42
Replies: 8
Views: 4,301
Posted By Felix
A wheel and tyre change will definitely affect...

A wheel and tyre change will definitely affect handling. Your sag, however, will not have been affected. Your ride height will almost certainly have been by the chain tension adjustment and maybe...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 13:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,301
Posted By Felix
Check the static sag on the rear. I'd run...

Check the static sag on the rear. I'd run about 12-15 mm. I helped Guido set up his and his was around 25 mm! This is how it came from the factory! That should cure your running wide...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 12:37
Replies: 20
Views: 8,526
Posted By Felix
Totto is right about the sag being the correct...

Totto is right about the sag being the correct measure for initial pre-load setting. Starting with the correct pre-load setting, you then modify it for different conditions. For instance, when...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 12:30
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
The race disks are cast stainless steel, which is...

The race disks are cast stainless steel, which is what's on my bike. I use the Bendix carbon matrix pads with great results. Highly recommended, better than cast iron rotors. Cast iron used to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 01:34
Replies: 35
Views: 9,385
Posted By Felix
Brembo! Unless you like to gamble with warped...

Brembo! Unless you like to gamble with warped rotors! Yes, Bendix do a non-sintered pad as do many others.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2003, 09:13
Replies: 12
Views: 6,782
Posted By Felix
MotoDesigns in York. 01904 623 421. Speak to Tim,...

MotoDesigns in York. 01904 623 421. Speak to Tim, usually in stock.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2003, 09:11
Replies: 9
Views: 4,649
Posted By Felix
Surely, you can make it fit to a 996?

Surely, you can make it fit to a 996?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 18:47
Replies: 9
Views: 4,649
Posted By Felix
Looks like a nose job to me. I agree the new...

Looks like a nose job to me. I agree the new "nose on the nose" is a bit odd.
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