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Forum: Tyres 17-Mar-2011, 17:34
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Posted By pbrown
The RSV4 special runs a 200/55 on a 6" rim...

The RSV4 special runs a 200/55 on a 6" rim with the option of dropping to a 190. So the 6" rim must be OK.

I never get to the edge of my tyres anyway & was only looking at 200/55 because these are...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 09-Mar-2011, 00:31
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
I suppose most new Duke owners are rich people...

I suppose most new Duke owners are rich people that are happy to buy a fashion icon regardless of the price & the DUK trackday will be just another must have fashion accessory. Jealous who me.
Well...
Forum: Tyres 07-Mar-2011, 17:23
Replies: 4
Views: 8,722
Posted By pbrown
You've answered my main concern on whether they...

You've answered my main concern on whether they would foul the swing arm. I believe the 996 had 5.5" rims & the 1098 has 6" rim so the tyre should fit better.
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 04-Mar-2011, 01:40
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
According to the latest from the dealers places...

According to the latest from the dealers places are selling fast so get in before they are all gone. The press release about the CSS training on day one makes interesting reading.
Forum: Tyres 25-Feb-2011, 19:48
Replies: 4
Views: 8,722
Posted By pbrown
200 on 1098?

Has anyone tried fitting a 200 section onto the 1098 standard wheels? Will they fit on the bike with a hugger & any idea how they might affect the handling?
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 23-Feb-2011, 14:25
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
I can understand where the 495 comes from if the...

I can understand where the 495 comes from if the CSS training is taken into account but they should have enough spaces to instruct everybody or have two price structures. I have done levels 1-3 so...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 23-Feb-2011, 00:18
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
DUK would be wanting to charge all demonstrators...

DUK would be wanting to charge all demonstrators 50quid to congregate in the paddock.
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 22-Feb-2011, 13:55
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
That's just me misunderstanding the comments...

That's just me misunderstanding the comments about free tickets.
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 22-Feb-2011, 00:37
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
I don't see this as a reason to have a knock at...

I don't see this as a reason to have a knock at the DSC. DUK are obviously aiming the weekend at really rich people, that's their prerogative. I hope it works for the brand, although personally it...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 21-Feb-2011, 18:23
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
I could understand say 320 for the two days on...

I could understand say 320 for the two days on track but not 495 & 50 to spectate is certainly not going to encourage new wanna be Duke riders.

Can't comment on the 80 people on track as I've not...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 21-Feb-2011, 16:52
Replies: 69
Views: 18,740
Posted By pbrown
Why should the price be the same whether you are...

Why should the price be the same whether you are doing a training day on Saturday or just the Trackday or have I missed something?

I've just booked 2 trackdays with BMW at Knockhill for 130 per day...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2011, 18:10
Replies: 22
Views: 6,499
Posted By pbrown
NL have dates published to end of June on their...

NL have dates published to end of June on their site now. Still should be plenty of time though.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2011, 11:55
Replies: 22
Views: 6,499
Posted By pbrown
That's a good response. I know it's not the same...

That's a good response. I know it's not the same as a proper DSC TA but it could still be a track full of Dukes doing what they're designed for,without the financial implication. The only improvement...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Jan-2011, 13:42
Replies: 19
Views: 16,877
Posted By pbrown
Allways done OK with Ducati Insurance & they...

Allways done OK with Ducati Insurance & they paid up when it went wrong.
Anyone taken up MCE's track day cover on top of the road cover?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jan-2011, 13:37
Replies: 22
Views: 6,499
Posted By pbrown
I could be up for a DSC TD if something gets...

I could be up for a DSC TD if something gets arranged
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 18-Jan-2011, 00:29
Replies: 35
Views: 14,689
Posted By pbrown
And me too, even though I have a new,ish...

And me too, even though I have a new,ish bike.

Not quite in the spirit of the DSC track attack but I'm sure it will be of interest to all the new Duke riders.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 13-Jan-2011, 23:38
Replies: 35
Views: 14,689
Posted By pbrown
I think it goes a bit like this Ray, 'If you can...

I think it goes a bit like this Ray, 'If you can afford a Duke, you can afford the weekend'.

Anyone know when we're likely to get more details?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jun-2010, 18:21
Replies: 61
Views: 25,090
Posted By pbrown
Really looking forward to it, hope the weather is...

Really looking forward to it, hope the weather is good & not too many clouds. I'll have a wander around the padock looking for that little patch of Yorkshire.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2010, 10:25
Replies: 61
Views: 25,090
Posted By pbrown
What a cheek saying us Duke riders only turn up...

What a cheek saying us Duke riders only turn up when it's warm & dry. I occasionally stick my nose out of the garage door when it's slightly cloudy.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2010, 18:34
Replies: 61
Views: 25,090
Posted By pbrown
Do we get guided walks? Are they similar to the...

Do we get guided walks? Are they similar to the guided wildlife walks in the countryside but pointing out all the dead wildlife that didn't make it across the track?:D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jun-2010, 16:55
Replies: 61
Views: 25,090
Posted By pbrown
I'll try & get myself there early enough on...

I'll try & get myself there early enough on the sunday evening to have a walk round the track while it's still light.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-May-2010, 02:05
Replies: 61
Views: 25,090
Posted By pbrown
Booked on the Monday, can't manage both days as...

Booked on the Monday, can't manage both days as I've already booked the Friday at Croft & can't afford more days off work.
Do we get confirmation of the booking closer to the event with details or...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Nov-2009, 00:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By pbrown
Good to talk again & another good day. First...

Good to talk again & another good day. First time on wets so was probably going round no faster than on road tyres for the first session & certainly didn't like the feel of them moving once it dried...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Nov-2009, 18:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,308
Posted By pbrown
Was it cutting out all the time or just...

Was it cutting out all the time or just intermittantly?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Nov-2009, 11:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By pbrown
I though that's what caused the problem. I've...

I though that's what caused the problem. I've been drinking it the night before so maybe I was doing it wrong & should be drinking some before every session. It would give me twice as many chances of...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Nov-2009, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,308
Posted By pbrown
I was going to go round & check the...

I was going to go round & check the connectors but not sure I would have done the ECU as it looks like it shouldn't come loose.
My 996 was always cutting out but wasn't cured by turning it on & off....
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 02-Nov-2009, 01:20
Replies: 4
Views: 3,308
Posted By pbrown
Poor running problem then got better?

Just done a trackday on my bike & everything was working really well then in the afternoon it cut out 3 or 4 times while in the pit lane waiting to get on track. Once on track it would not rev above...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Nov-2009, 01:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,436
Posted By pbrown
Oulton 31 Oct

Well my first time at Oulton & it's bloody damp & everyone is telling me how slippy Druids is & that 9 out of 10 people come off there. That bit of info would be good to know but where the hell is...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 17:52
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By pbrown
It's absolutely pointless running db killers as...

It's absolutely pointless running db killers as the exhaust ends up being even more restrictive than standard.
As long as excessive fuel eats the CAT rather than blocking it I'll be happy.
I'm...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 15:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By pbrown
Thanks for the link Ray it looks interesting....

Thanks for the link Ray it looks interesting. Just in the process of registering so I can see the pictures. If it's too much hassle I'll keep swapping between the termi's & standard depending on...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 14:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By pbrown
Now then Ray, I wouldn't mind hearing from...

Now then Ray,
I wouldn't mind hearing from someone that has done the coring as they should be able to answer my question.

I wasn't thinking of coring the original exhausts as I need them for the MOT...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Jul-2009, 14:46
Replies: 6
Views: 3,007
Posted By pbrown
Exhaust mods

Has anyone pulled the standard exhaust to bits?
Can I get to the catalyst by just removing the outer sleeve or is the cover only a cover as per 916 etc. with a complete inner SS exhaust...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jul-2009, 01:59
Replies: 0
Views: 2,100
Posted By pbrown
Donington July 11th

Anybody doing the daytime trackday with Hottrax this Saturday at Donington?
Not sure the weather is going to be that good but it's a new track for me so looking forward to it.

Can you camp there the...
Forum: Tyres 10-Jul-2009, 01:52
Replies: 5
Views: 8,237
Posted By pbrown
Look's like it's going to have to be Michelin as...

Look's like it's going to have to be Michelin as that seems to be all I can get hold of.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jul-2009, 23:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,851
Posted By pbrown
Help with swapping Exhaust & ECU

Can I swap back to my standard 1098 exhaust & ECU from my Termi's without resetting the TPS as I don't have time to go to a dealer?

Both ECU's have been used on this bike & I assume are keyed to the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Jul-2009, 23:17
Replies: 0
Views: 2,998
Posted By pbrown
Swapping Exhaust & ECU

Can I swap back to my standard 1098 exhaust & ECU from my Termi's without resetting the TPS as I don't have time to go to a dealer?

Both ECU's have been used on this bike & I assume are keyed to the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2009, 18:16
Replies: 18
Views: 6,271
Posted By pbrown
Termi's seem to kick out 102 - 103db Static &...

Termi's seem to kick out 102 - 103db Static & 97 with db killers but the db killers destroy the power & make the bike worse than STD. IMHO.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2009, 17:25
Replies: 18
Views: 6,271
Posted By pbrown
What's rockingham International like to ride -...

What's rockingham International like to ride - Not seen it used by the BSB boys for a while so wondered whether that was down to money or it's boring?
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2009, 18:32
Replies: 5
Views: 8,237
Posted By pbrown
Thanks Skidlids that makes sense. The latest...

Thanks Skidlids that makes sense. The latest technology regardless of manufacturer is probably always going to be best as they are fighting between themselves & the rest comes down to how much your...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jun-2009, 00:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By pbrown
I'm doing the trackday on the Sunday rather than...

I'm doing the trackday on the Sunday rather than the DSC TD on the Mon/Tues so wasn't sure how many people would be about for that.
It's easier/safer to get wifey to do the cooking than let me loose...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2009, 22:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By pbrown
Thanks Antony. £5 sounds OK & is certainly...

Thanks Antony.

£5 sounds OK & is certainly cheaper than a B&B.
I'll probably bring a snack for the night then & wait for breakfast to use the Cafe
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2009, 22:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By pbrown
Cadwell info please

Can you sleep in the van at Cadwell the night before the trackday & are there any facilities. Any idea what the latest time I can get to the circuit on a night & get in?

Anyone sleeping over on the...
Forum: Tyres 10-Jun-2009, 22:11
Replies: 5
Views: 8,237
Posted By pbrown
What wet tyres for trackday

Just wondering which is the best brand of full on wets for trackday use.
I normally run Michelin on the road but have switched to Pirelli Supercorsa pros for the dry but was wondering about dunlop or...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 02:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,626
Posted By pbrown
Booked on the NL Sunday trackday as I've got a...

Booked on the NL Sunday trackday as I've got a new job & couldn't afford to take the time off. Shame the DSC trackdays weren't over the weekend as days off during the week cost serious money.
Hope...
Forum: Tyres 22-May-2009, 02:16
Replies: 0
Views: 7,473
Posted By pbrown
Track tyres & warmers

Will I be putting too mant heat cycles into Supercorsa pros if I run them at trackdays without tyre warmers? SC2 on the side so I guess these are track compound rather than road compound.

Anyone...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Apr-2009, 00:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By pbrown
Thanks Norm & NBs. I had a feeling the...

Thanks Norm & NBs.
I had a feeling the sticker & handbook didn't agree. I have noticed this on other Ducati models as well. I had thought my chain was OK until I checked it according to the handbook...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Apr-2009, 22:21
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By pbrown
I thought the 33-35mm was a measurement down from...

I thought the 33-35mm was a measurement down from the swingarm (or chain shoe) to the pin rather than a measurement of how far up/down? This is one of the reasons I was asking about the label as...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Apr-2009, 21:04
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By pbrown
Where do you measure the 33-35 mm from swingarm...

Where do you measure the 33-35 mm from swingarm or chain rail?

I had expected the pads to be either 1 piece of friction material or 2 bits the same size so was surprised to see 2 different...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Apr-2009, 20:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By pbrown
1. I thought there was more of an explanation...

1. I thought there was more of an explanation than shown on the label in the handbook.

2. There is approx. 2.5mm so probably no markers in first place.

Any ideas about location of large & small pad...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Apr-2009, 19:02
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By pbrown
Simple maintenance questions

I have covered my chain tension instructions (I know pretty stupid of me) with a swingarm protector & now want to adjust the chain tension & wondered if someone would post what it says on the...
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