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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 17:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,280
Posted By spinoli1
Anyone using wavey discs?

A question for anyone who is using wavey discs with 4-pad calipers.

Do you find that the wavey discs feel any different from ordinary discs?

Specifically, when braking do you get any buzzing or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2006, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,353
Posted By spinoli1
I personally would pay extra for a well executed...

I personally would pay extra for a well executed Monstermob paint job - yeah, I know it's personal, but I love 'em.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2006, 08:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
Posted By spinoli1
Many thanks for your answers Guys. I’m not...

Many thanks for your answers Guys.

I’m not inclined to the buy kit, when a simple mod can achieve the same results for zero cost.

So I’ll lay into the bike with my Fisher Price...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2006, 08:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,747
Posted By spinoli1
Hi, I have a 998Bip, tuned up to and well past...

Hi,

I have a 998Bip, tuned up to and well past S/R spec, loads of road & track riding, 2 1/2 years ownership, happy to share my experiences and conclusions.

Email for phone number if you want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2006, 12:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,082
Posted By spinoli1
Side Stand

I wonder if anyone can help?

I have removed the small side stand switch sub-loom so that the motor will run with the stand stand down.

Whilst I've got away with it for a couple of years, it is only...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2006, 12:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By spinoli1
My wife thinks I spend too much time with my bike...

My wife thinks I spend too much time with my bike as it is. If she catches me sniffing its private places, I don't know what will happen.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2006, 08:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By spinoli1
The fluid in the actuating system (slave...

The fluid in the actuating system (slave cylinder) should remain completely separate from the pushrod itself. I think any dark oily fluid found on the pushrod is more likely to be engine oil. The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2006, 13:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By spinoli1
If the pushrod is spinning because the bearing in...

If the pushrod is spinning because the bearing in the clutch pressue plate is not perfect, the rotating pushrod will cause the piston in the slave cylinder to gradually back-off, resulting in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 12:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
Posted By spinoli1
Writing it a lot may be strange, but if you say...

Writing it a lot may be strange, but if you say it a lot you sound like a brass band.

No idea on the origin (pompe in French and Italian).

What is the etymology of etymology?

And if something...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2006, 12:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,353
Posted By spinoli1
Qick comment from experience - Very important...

Qick comment from experience -

Very important to keep the 4 pad calipers clean and maintained, and the pistons correctly greased - they start to seize pistons very easily. Then the performance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2006, 12:53
Replies: 13
Views: 4,795
Posted By spinoli1
Not sure if the relay is common to all...

Not sure if the relay is common to all 748/916/996/998.

Look underneath the battery - by memory there are 2 little black boxes (large sugar cube size) in rubber holders. One is the indicator relay,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2006, 08:36
Replies: 13
Views: 4,795
Posted By spinoli1
'Fraid I dunno. Not very clever when it come to...

'Fraid I dunno. Not very clever when it come to electricals.

All I found was -

Goosed relay - no fuel pump prime sound - stay where you are.
New relay - fuel pump music - depart for lots of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 12:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,757
Posted By spinoli1
I used black electrical tape to go around the...

I used black electrical tape to go around the light lens. Took 10 mins to do, looks good with a nice crisp edge, and it has lasted 2 years so far.

Make sure the glass is clean, and the tape is warm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 12:46
Replies: 13
Views: 4,795
Posted By spinoli1
This should sort it.....

This just happened to me on my 998.

Check the fuel pump relay (little black box widget under the battery, next to indicator relay). Mine was corroded and goosed - replace, and smile.

Mine decided...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-May-2006, 13:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By spinoli1
That's right DJ - time to give it a blast. Razz...

That's right DJ - time to give it a blast.

Razz - you'll get to see you old fairing brace in action (was that a bitch to fit or what!

Spin
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-May-2006, 21:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By spinoli1
Nogaro next weekend

Hi Folks,

Is anyone else off to Nogaro next weekend with Byrne-Up?

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2006, 08:37
Replies: 17
Views: 4,366
Posted By spinoli1
10p's worth - I rode one a TNT for a week...

10p's worth -

I rode one a TNT for a week whilst my bike was in the shop.

I like the looks, but:

The motor is torquey but strangely uninspiring
The (unadjustable) forks are very soft
The location...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2006, 08:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
Yeah, it was really strange. I got out my boxes...

Yeah, it was really strange. I got out my boxes of electrical gubbins to look for some suitable lead, some connectors, heat shrink etc. - and there was a ready made lead, exactly the right length,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 16:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
I'll try to take and post some pics for you TP -...

I'll try to take and post some pics for you TP - frantically getting ready for a 2 day track session at Nogaro on 27th and 28th, so might be a delay.

Pics of the under bodywork ones won't be much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 08:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
For your information guys, Received my...

For your information guys,

Received my SpeedyMoto crash bung kit from Nelly - 36 hours delivered to Jersey - what a star!

If you have a later 996 or 998 with the YT12BBS battery, the battery can be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 13:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
Many thanks for all your help guys, I now have...

Many thanks for all your help guys, I now have plenty of info to resolve the issue.

Nelly at Cornerspeed has sorted me out with the SpeedyMoto kit - cheers Dude.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 16:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks Gents, Anyone got any clues as to what...

Thanks Gents,

Anyone got any clues as to what specification I should be looking for to ensure plenty of cranking power for the high-comp engine.

(Please write slowly and in big letter, as I don't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 14:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By spinoli1
998 Alternative Battery Question

A while back I saw an advert for replacement batteries.

The batteries were red in colour and I remember them claiming to have more cranking power than ordinary batteries.

There were other...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 08:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,972
Posted By spinoli1
Having done just about all of the usual mods to...

Having done just about all of the usual mods to my 998, including slipper, cams, ECU, PC111, big pipe, l-w wheels blah, blah blah..... I recently put up a post to show what I figured was the most...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 08:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,316
Posted By spinoli1
Cipi, The almighty Shazam wrote something useful...

Cipi,

The almighty Shazam wrote something useful on this.

Apart from the system being prone to water ingress, and needing regular bleeding, another factor can cause the clutch to "go away" after...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 13:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By spinoli1
Ooh…ooh, before I forget. Stack height (the...

Ooh…ooh, before I forget.

Stack height (the combined thickness of all friction and driven plates) is critical to correct operation.

I thought I had got it right, but a grown-up at LouigiMoto...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 13:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Iain, It's been a while but going from...

Hi Iain,

It's been a while but going from memory:

The rim of the "top hat" collard spacer is toward the outside.
The dished washer replaces a similar standard item
Torque for big nut - lots, have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 16:55
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks Nick - wouldn't want to overcook the...

Thanks Nick - wouldn't want to overcook the sprouts.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 12:59
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By spinoli1
Fahrenheit Temp Guage

Hi Folks,

I've have just sourced a spare temp guage to use at the track.

However, it's off a US (I assume) model and is in Fahrenheit.

Can anyone tel me where you would expect it to read under...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2006, 12:52
Replies: 47
Views: 10,949
Posted By spinoli1
If you do make some, please put me down for 3...

If you do make some, please put me down for 3 (not all my bikes) - cash waiting.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2006, 12:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,969
Posted By spinoli1
Don't know about JHS, but LouigiMoto and CJS...

Don't know about JHS, but LouigiMoto and CJS Performance are in Bristol - did some good work on my 998.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2006, 21:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,538
Posted By spinoli1
Some thoughts on what to spend money on

Well Spring is well an truly here and I think it’s fair to say the riding season has started.

I should think there are a few people out there planning various expenditure on their Ducs for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2006, 08:44
Replies: 1
Views: 1,672
Posted By spinoli1
Hi, The best,...THE BEST time to do a trip to...

Hi,

The best,...THE BEST time to do a trip to Pau will be late September.

Go with the Byrne-Up track trip and you'll get 2 days of the twistiest, clearest A & B road riding, all guided and you can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2006, 12:57
Replies: 45
Views: 10,618
Posted By spinoli1
Weeksey, Have a chat (if you haven't already)...

Weeksey,

Have a chat (if you haven't already) with Chris at CJS/LouigiMoto. He may have some econimical ideas for boosting your horses.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 08:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,095
Posted By spinoli1
LouigiMoto sprinkled some handling dust on mine...

LouigiMoto sprinkled some handling dust on mine when it was in for its gubbins.

It sure does turn quick now.

They certainly seem to know their onions (and a viariety of other monocoteledons).

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Apr-2006, 12:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By spinoli1
Skidlids, The Super Set-Up is £350. This...

Skidlids,

The Super Set-Up is £350.

This includes:

Cam dial
Heads off
Valve gaps
Valve seats
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By spinoli1
Doh, I just realised something. The attached...

Doh,

I just realised something.

The attached Dyno chart shows the trace for an intermediate run at 126hp (the red trace on the original).

There are 2 other traces on the chart, yellow and pink...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 20:32
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By spinoli1
TP I doesn't cost as much as you think. A Super...

TP

I doesn't cost as much as you think. A Super Set-Up is only £350 - a partial Super Set-Up added about 10bhp to my friends 999 Bip together with PC111 mapping - Give Chris at CJS a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 15:40
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By spinoli1
Andy, On the same dyno, I would expect a stock,...

Andy,

On the same dyno, I would expect a stock, unfettled 998-9S to make between 112 and 118rwhp.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 13:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By spinoli1
Report on 998 Bip Service and Tune

Hi Folks,

Well here's my report on the results form a service, and set-up by LougiMoto and tuning work by Chris Steedman – (CJS Performance Engines). It does go on a bit, but some of you might find...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 21:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By spinoli1
Just waiting for the dyno charts to be sent over,...

Just waiting for the dyno charts to be sent over, then I'll post up a full report.

Ridden the bike though - hooweee! It's a good'un!!

Totto, you don't need an R - not when a Bip can do this.

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 21:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,257
Posted By spinoli1
Nogaro at the end of May for 2 days. Pau Arnos...

Nogaro at the end of May for 2 days.

Pau Arnos 25th and 26th September.

Got some options on Val de Vienne and Magny Cours in July August (2 days each).

All brilliant tracks.

I'm in Jersey, so I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 13:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,257
Posted By spinoli1
Nicely put. Spring is a great time to own a...

Nicely put.

Spring is a great time to own a Ducati.

Do you have any Euro track days in mind?

I've already booked a couple, and I'm always happy to meet up with other members (so to speak).

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2006, 12:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By spinoli1
The engine spec of the bike as delivered to...

The engine spec of the bike as delivered to LouigiMoto was:

998Bip
S/R cams (dialled)
996R ICU
Full 50mm system
Pipercross airtube filters
Coarser inlet mesh with opened out fairing inlets
PC111USB...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2006, 16:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By spinoli1
998 Tune - Collecting Sunday

Hi Folks,

To anyone that’s interested (Deej?), I am picking my 998 up from LougiMoto on Sunday where Richard, Dean and Chris have been working a little magic.

The brief was for a service, super...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2006, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By spinoli1
Schtum ???

Schtum ???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 13:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By spinoli1
I can't help with your query, I just wanted to...

I can't help with your query, I just wanted to say it's nice to see someone use the word "ersatz".

English ain't what it used to be (or German).

Spin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 13:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By spinoli1
Securing the petrol tank

Afternoon Peeps,

I use Pipercross airtube airfilters, and get a bit worried about gravel in the throttle bodies if the tank comes off during one of my regular visits to the gravel trap (I've paid...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2006, 09:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By spinoli1
The tacho on my 998 stopped working for a...

The tacho on my 998 stopped working for a while.

I tried every connection I could find with no result.

When the bike went in for a service I asked the dealer to sort it.

When it came back the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2006, 09:17
Replies: 25
Views: 3,956
Posted By spinoli1
Very niiice, very tasteful. Spin

Very niiice, very tasteful.

Spin
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