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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2004, 20:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,717
Posted By Mike Davis
Sounds like you may have twisted the top yolk DJ...

Sounds like you may have twisted the top yolk DJ t Tera, an easy check is to look down the steering head and see if the top yolk is out of line with the bottom one, often it is just a case of...
Forum: Tyres 07-Apr-2004, 20:19
Replies: 0
Views: 2,520
Posted By Mike Davis
Trackday/Race Rubber cheap

limited stock of 120/70/17 208GP`s for £85.00 instaed of the usuall £130.00
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2004, 07:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By Mike Davis
Have you had the CO level checked at the take of...

Have you had the CO level checked at the take of points on the header pipes.

It should be between 4%-6% and a variation of no more than 0.5% between cylinders.

Had one in last week same problem,...
Forum: Tyres 07-Apr-2004, 07:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,700
Posted By Mike Davis
Interesting bit about tyre sealant voiding...

Interesting bit about tyre sealant voiding warranty, there are several on the market and we keep getting pestered to stock it, but I wont on the grounds of we`ve had a few bikes in with wheel balance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2004, 22:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Mike Davis
OK OK, ther are two types of wheelie the one...

OK OK, ther are two types of wheelie the one Antonye describes and a real wheelie where you ride along on the back whell changing gear as you go till you decide to put the front wheel down, usualy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 23:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By Mike Davis
Yes that is a pair and the R1 pads are the same...

Yes that is a pair and the R1 pads are the same price, all in stock.

On a 99 it should be a twin pin calliper, but you may have a 98 model not registered till 99.

Robsom Racing 01789 450822
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By Mike Davis
EBC are aggresive on discs, but to be honest SBK...

EBC are aggresive on discs, but to be honest SBK aint that much better and they are pricey.

Bendix every time, we have tested loads of pads and these are the Kiddies, good stopping from cold, no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2004, 08:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,829
Posted By Mike Davis
You have U2U mate.

You have U2U mate.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2004, 21:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,714
Posted By Mike Davis
Carbon is so yeaterday don`t you know. Seriously...

Carbon is so yeaterday don`t you know.

Seriously Titanium is lurvely, instead of Termi`s you might want to look at the quality of Akrapovic they knock spots of Termi`s and are similar if not cheaper...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Mar-2004, 18:15
Replies: 16
Views: 5,052
Posted By Mike Davis
Be Wary of DID Gold X-Ring chains Glyn. We have...

Be Wary of DID Gold X-Ring chains Glyn.

We have stopped supplying them because of amount that break on twins.

It was supposed to be a dodgy batch that was three years ago and I still hear stories...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2004, 18:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,704
Posted By Mike Davis
Just to add to Nellys alarm service mode tip,...

Just to add to Nellys alarm service mode tip, when you put it in service mode the first time and it blips three or four times, turn the ignition back on take it out of service mode and then put it...
Forum: Tyres 20-Mar-2004, 17:59
Replies: 20
Views: 7,804
Posted By Mike Davis
TOTTO NO Your thinking of Nitrogen mate.

TOTTO NO

Your thinking of Nitrogen mate.
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 20-Mar-2004, 17:59
Replies: 20
Views: 11,565
Posted By Mike Davis
TOTTO NO Your thinking of Nitrogen mate.

TOTTO NO

Your thinking of Nitrogen mate.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Mar-2004, 19:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Mike Davis
We use the Valtermoto ones in our workshop, light...

We use the Valtermoto ones in our workshop, light compact and very strong and very stable, dead easy to use.

As used by Belgarda Yamaha, PSG1 and NCR Ducati.

£42.00 plus post.

Robsom Racing 01789...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2004, 20:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,711
Posted By Mike Davis
It will probably be cheaper to buy one from...

It will probably be cheaper to buy one from K-Tech ( about £50.00) than make one, the expanding lugs where they fit into the frame are a trick piece of machining.

But if you want to have a go mail...
Forum: Tyres 12-Mar-2004, 18:58
Replies: 4
Views: 3,105
Posted By Mike Davis
Going from a 60 to a 70 profile in the same tyre...

Going from a 60 to a 70 profile in the same tyre ie 208 to 208, Evo to Evo will slow the turn in down, this can be compensated for by starting the turn slightly earlier.
Going from a 60 profile road...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2004, 21:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,331
Posted By Mike Davis
Don`t be put of by the word Ally, it is not short...

Don`t be put of by the word Ally, it is not short for Aluminium but the word Alloy, meaning basically Aluminium and other materials mixed together to give a lightweight component with the wear...
Forum: Tyres 10-Mar-2004, 18:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,854
Posted By Mike Davis
A fair number of our customers have gone the...

A fair number of our customers have gone the other way from 012ss to Diablo Corsas and either found them an improvment or equivelent to the Bridgestones, may also be down to media hype and the fact...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2004, 22:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,746
Posted By Mike Davis
My 99 748 Bip had 31,500 miles on the clock when...

My 99 748 Bip had 31,500 miles on the clock when I sold it last year.

Always serviced, only on second clutch, had one oil pressure switch and one neutral light switch.

The new owner is on 35,000 +...
Forum: Tyres 09-Mar-2004, 22:28
Replies: 17
Views: 6,782
Posted By Mike Davis
Talking of burning Michelins, only do it when...

Talking of burning Michelins, only do it when there hung over a speed/safety/tax collecting camera. :devil:

Oooh did I really say that.

A thousand hail Marys.
Forum: Tyres 08-Mar-2004, 18:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,792
Posted By Mike Davis
How much did you get em for ?

How much did you get em for ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2004, 21:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,983
Posted By Mike Davis
Try Robsom Racing on 01789 450822, they supply...

Try Robsom Racing on 01789 450822, they supply top quality kit like Talon and Renthal but at discount prices.

Very hard to beat on quality, service and price.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2004, 22:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By Mike Davis
In stock £14.00 phone Robsom Racing on 01789...

In stock £14.00 phone Robsom Racing on 01789 450822
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2004, 19:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,968
Posted By Mike Davis
Just a thought, what is your ride height ?

Just a thought, what is your ride height ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2004, 22:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Posted By Mike Davis
If you have tried fuses, try starter relays. At...

If you have tried fuses, try starter relays.
At the side of the battery there is a cluster of relays, ignore the yellow one as this is the turn signal relay, there should be two smaller black ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2004, 08:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By Mike Davis
If it has been done up to the correct torque or...

If it has been done up to the correct torque or near, then a dot punch on the edge of the flange tap with a hammer and this should be enough to dislodge it and get it out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,111
Posted By Mike Davis
The item rushjob is on about has already gone...

The item rushjob is on about has already gone through the European Court with them finding in favour of the cosumer sometime in 2002.

We do work on Honda Suzuki Kawasaki Yamaha and Ducati and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2004, 20:22
Replies: 4
Views: 2,000
Posted By Mike Davis
10mm Allen key socket and 42nm torque. If you...

10mm Allen key socket and 42nm torque.

If you are doing an oil change the oil pick up mesh should also be cleaned on alternate changes this is also 42nm torque

:sing::roll::P:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2004, 22:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,912
Posted By Mike Davis
You have U2U Bob.

You have U2U Bob.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2004, 19:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By Mike Davis
30,000 miles plus should not be a problem. But...

30,000 miles plus should not be a problem.

But using the likes of SBK3`s will reduce this, most people buy pads that are very good at stopping you , which is all well and good but some are very...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2004, 23:17
Replies: 8
Views: 7,147
Posted By Mike Davis
Firstly this 5mm with moderate pressure that I...

Firstly this 5mm with moderate pressure that I keep hearing about, if my missus puts moderate pressure on a belt its going to be a lot less than 18 stone rugby playing Joe, so theres no real base to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2004, 22:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Posted By Mike Davis
Robsom Racing do them at £185.00 inc. vat in a...

Robsom Racing do them at £185.00 inc. vat in a variety of finishes.

01789 450822.


e-mail robsomracing@ic24.net for piccies.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jan-2004, 08:12
Replies: 23
Views: 5,354
Posted By Mike Davis
Chain Maintanence

Hi Glyn, in our experience we have found a light parafin or one of the many commercialy available chain cleaners in a spray application tin to work well.

The spray aplicators are a little less messy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2004, 21:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,617
Posted By Mike Davis
Jim its almost certainly the Brembo pads. Have...

Jim its almost certainly the Brembo pads.
Have had several bikes Ducati and Aprilia with the exact same problem you describe and every time a swap for different pads is the answer.

Personaly I...
Forum: Tyres 28-Jan-2004, 17:58
Replies: 5
Views: 3,179
Posted By Mike Davis
Diablos

Standard Diablos £159 a pair and Diablo Corsas £180.00 a pair to DSC members, includes next day postage.

01789 450822.:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2004, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,916
Posted By Mike Davis
We fit four different makes of can to Ducatis and...

We fit four different makes of can to Ducatis and whilst Termignoni are the factory approved items, the build quality is only third best with the new Arrow cans and Akropovic being the best and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2003, 22:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,958
Posted By Mike Davis
Gold chain

We use Motul chain lube, we also sell the Castrol chain wax but I am of the opinion that it doesn`t penetrate as well as the lube, this shows itself in the condition of the chain after several...
Forum: Tyres 30-Jun-2003, 08:48
Replies: 2
Views: 3,701
Posted By Mike Davis
Ride in ride out

Robsom Racing 01789 450822, Stratford upon Avon or Central Wheels at Coleshill, Both good on price with motorcycle specific machinery(no rim Damage), Ride in ride out, sameday.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 22:21
Replies: 10
Views: 4,602
Posted By Mike Davis
Brembo Parts

You will struggle to get race stuff any less than RRP as Brembo or at least the importers, Grand Prix Racewear, dont give any discount (not even for trade) on race parts.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2003, 22:17
Replies: 39
Views: 17,042
Posted By Mike Davis
Track day tyre wear

29 to 30 psi rear when cold and speed up the rebound. you will also need to chuck the tyre as this is now scrap. If the rebound is to slow, or to quick for that matter it causes the tyre to skip...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2003, 09:56
Replies: 4
Views: 3,987
Posted By Mike Davis
996 tyre size

Definatly a 180


http://www.robsomracing.co.uk/Photo%20Gallery_files/image010.jpg :sing:
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