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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2005, 16:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,914
Posted By twpd
Groan! It's not worth bothering - life is too...

Groan! It's not worth bothering - life is too short.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2005, 16:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,914
Posted By twpd
Clearly you missed the point. I know it's not a...

Clearly you missed the point. I know it's not a dry clutch - try reading the rest of the post! :frog:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2005, 16:12
Replies: 13
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2005, 15:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,914
Posted By twpd
It's a dry clutch - they're all like that. ;) To...

It's a dry clutch - they're all like that. ;) To used to a diet of Jap 4's. lol


Tony, it's done a season's racing so it may need new plates, if they haven't been changed already. I'm only familiar...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Nov-2005, 14:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By twpd
The 800ss motor looks very similar and as it's...

The 800ss motor looks very similar and as it's now wet clutch like the 620 I would be very surprised if the boxes weren't near identical.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Nov-2005, 23:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
Posted By twpd
See my post about the Ricambi stuff. Basically it...

See my post about the Ricambi stuff. Basically it doesn't fit very well - especially the bellypan. The seat unit looks good and is very sturdy but, that doesn't fit properly either and only has...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 23:47
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
Life's too short - I can't be bothered. I've...

Life's too short - I can't be bothered. I've quoted a respected Ducati tuner - a couple of bhp either way doesn't really matter. I'll be interested to see what mine delivers when I get it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 23:35
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
Well it depends upon the dyno of course - here's...

Well it depends upon the dyno of course - here's where I took my reference from:

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/graphs/1000g1.gif

HTH.

[Edited on 13-11-2005 by twpd]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Nov-2005, 21:00
Replies: 0
Views: 1,211
Posted By twpd
Ricambi Weiss bodywork

Anyone here using 900ssie style bodywork from Ricambi-Weiss?

I have some for my 800ss and basically it doesn't fit. The upper fairing and the mid-sections are fine but, the bellypan bumps into the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 19:57
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
You could lease my spare 800 off me. ;) I'm...

You could lease my spare 800 off me. ;)

I'm holding fire on the 1000 until I see the series actually get off the ground. One thing you need to remember with these bikes is that the ECU's are not...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 19:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
CC. The 1000 makes a better base for...

CC. The 1000 makes a better base for racing/tuning anyway from what I understand as it's substantially different internally from the 900, as is the 800.

[Edited on 13-11-2005 by twpd]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 19:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
In Thunderbikes of course! ;) Mind you - what do...

In Thunderbikes of course! ;)

Mind you - what do you think I have a 2nd 800 for? That is undergoing a serious weight loss program atm. I think I'm gonna have to sell my 748 and triumph to pay for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 19:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,931
Posted By twpd
Out of the box a 1000 delivers 85-88bhp. Close to...

Out of the box a 1000 delivers 85-88bhp. Close to 100bhp is easily attainable with the 1000DS using pipes, filter and an FIM Ultimap setup. I'm possibly buying myself a 1000SS for racing next year or...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Nov-2005, 02:25
Replies: 32
Views: 3,354
Posted By twpd
I never found a single disc on a 600M lacking...

I never found a single disc on a 600M lacking except when pushing along two-up.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Nov-2005, 16:12
Replies: 57
Views: 6,642
Posted By twpd
It doesn't matter who he beat - I know exactly...

It doesn't matter who he beat - I know exactly what you said and meant. Whatever, to win any race is an achievement irrespective of whether or not the field was full of hardened racers. The truth is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Nov-2005, 15:57
Replies: 57
Views: 6,642
Posted By twpd
Ummm.... you and a whole host of others....

Ummm.... you and a whole host of others. Repeatedly and convincingly. :lol:

I'm surprised you had to ask that question really - it wasn't a trick question, was it Dom?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Nov-2005, 15:47
Replies: 57
Views: 6,642
Posted By twpd
Heyup! Fred Deleeter is at work here. ;)

Heyup! Fred Deleeter is at work here. ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2005, 21:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By twpd
Ohlins from anyone like Sigma, Cornerspeed or...

Ohlins from anyone like Sigma, Cornerspeed or Pro-Twins.

I wouldn't bother with WP - Ohlins support in race paddocks is excellent and Sarah Jordan's hubby (Steve) is a dab hand at rebuilding them at...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2005, 21:51
Replies: 57
Views: 6,642
Posted By twpd
Dynos vary and the output measured depends upon...

Dynos vary and the output measured depends upon many factors including the operator and whether or not it's been calibrated,

Can a DD bike match an SV? Almost certainly. Stock SV's can vary from...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Nov-2005, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By twpd
Thanks RJ.... dunno about a jog but, I know...

Thanks RJ.... dunno about a jog but, I know someone who will know so, I'll give him a call in the morning.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Nov-2005, 18:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By twpd
Thanks Steve - I'll have a root around in there...

Thanks Steve - I'll have a root around in there and in my garage tonight.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Nov-2005, 18:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By twpd
I think they're pretty much identical Tony so, if...

I think they're pretty much identical Tony so, if you can check for me I'll be grateful. Don't worry about the pint - you'll get it as promised...if only cos I wanna gloat and remind you of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Nov-2005, 22:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By twpd
Thanks Frank. I was thinking of wheelbase myself...

Thanks Frank. I was thinking of wheelbase myself until I realised that this varies with respect to chain adjustment - hence why I requested measurement the way I did. I'm gonna nip up to M&S tomorrow...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Nov-2005, 19:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By twpd
800ss help required

I have an 800ss which I bought as a cat C knowing full well what I might be getting into. The bike was/is in excellent condition but, it's obviously been in a front-ender as the front Marchesini has...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Oct-2005, 22:11
Replies: 25
Views: 3,164
Posted By twpd
Can you now? And what diameter might they be? :)

Can you now? And what diameter might they be? :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2005, 22:53
Replies: 26
Views: 3,536
Posted By twpd
Of course I could really take the **** here given...

Of course I could really take the **** here given what you've said about Ducatis in the past - espesh Monsters :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2005, 22:13
Replies: 26
Views: 3,536
Posted By twpd
Which kinda begs the question - out of the 620's...

Which kinda begs the question - out of the 620's what is the best base for a race bike. I'm not well up on 2-valvers...are the Monster 620 and 620ss chassis' basically the same?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2005, 22:11
Replies: 24
Views: 2,706
Posted By twpd
Sssshhhhh! I don't know what you're talking...

Sssshhhhh! I don't know what you're talking about. :puzzled:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2005, 21:56
Replies: 26
Views: 3,536
Posted By twpd
You can ride a 620ss.

You can ride a 620ss.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2005, 21:54
Replies: 24
Views: 2,706
Posted By twpd
Come Minitwin racing Tony. You on a Ducati? I'll...

Come Minitwin racing Tony. You on a Ducati? I'll believe it when I see if and if I do see it I'll buy you a beer. :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2005, 22:30
Replies: 19
Views: 4,291
Posted By twpd
You have to be very careful when using Ti....

You have to be very careful when using Ti. There's many kinds of Ti alloys in use. Some are not suitable for use on a bike so find out what alloys are used in the fasteners and then consult with a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Sep-2005, 12:06
Replies: 93
Views: 14,592
Posted By twpd
I used to believe the maxim "rider makes the...

I used to believe the maxim "rider makes the difference" and to some extent it does. But then power is just as important. Put a bunch of riders of equal skills on the same bikes with varying engine...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Sep-2005, 01:07
Replies: 93
Views: 14,592
Posted By twpd
Not all dynos are equal. Not all are calibrated....

Not all dynos are equal. Not all are calibrated. Not all are calibrated or maintained to the same std and some tuners add "the bling factor" to the readings to gain business. I have personal...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2005, 02:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,865
Posted By twpd
Never talk yourself up after not having ridden...

Never talk yourself up after not having ridden for years...let alone raced ;)

You know it'll all go wrong...horribly. As it did!

If it's any consolation I went from 3rd in a club championship to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Sep-2005, 12:14
Replies: 32
Views: 8,553
Posted By twpd
Nice. I'm beginning to get into them. I think...

Nice. I'm beginning to get into them. I think SS's make a an ideal real-world sportsbike. The latest rockets are just too fast and demand to be ridden too fast which, is these times is a sure fire...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Aug-2005, 19:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,502
Posted By twpd
Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that was the...

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that was the case. :-)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Aug-2005, 14:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,502
Posted By twpd
Interchangeability of parts between 800ss and other SS models

Can bits like wheels, forls, discs etc be interchanged?

Cheers!

Nige.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2005, 15:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,513
Posted By twpd
Good luck DD\'ers - Have Fun1

Good luck everyone. Stay safe and keep it sunny side up.

I hope it all works out well for you all. :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2005, 19:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By twpd
Thanks 22. I was hoping I could find some info...

Thanks 22. I was hoping I could find some info such as real-life dyno and tuning work. Any ideas?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2005, 15:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By twpd
Feel free to catch up with me or mail me with...

Feel free to catch up with me or mail me with anything you might like to know. I'm just looking at the feasibility of running the 800SS atm. There's not many around and the prices are fairly high so,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2005, 10:54
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
You are all getting your knickers in a bit of a twist

You need to remember that whatever DD rules say - the ACU rules are the ones that apply above all else except when it comes to formula regs i.e tuning and modifications permitted.

Take the DD rules...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2005, 10:45
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
The ACU regs call for two. You put two in. The...

The ACU regs call for two. You put two in. The rules are not debatable and scrutineers won't enter into negotiations over them. Just do it! :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2005, 10:44
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
That's correct. It is. The holes should be no...

That's correct. It is. The holes should be no more than 25mm in diameter.

[Edited on 17-4-2005 by twpd]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2005, 10:43
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
UR welcome.

UR welcome.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2005, 10:43
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
Strictly speaking that is not a fuel breather....

Strictly speaking that is not a fuel breather. Your fuel breather is built into the tank cap. That breath you mention serves to vent the overflow caused by overfilling the tank. This will spill over...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2005, 01:15
Replies: 37
Views: 3,845
Posted By twpd
Desmo Due regs confusion

There seems to be some inconsistencies in the rules. From the link in this forum:

"Oil catching undertray is required. This must hold 4 litres minimum."

The ACU book says:

..."at least half of the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Apr-2005, 22:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By twpd
I might run them together towards from the middle...

I might run them together towards from the middle of the year onwards. I'm planning on having a new bike for next year anyweay...either a 05 SV or an 800SS. If I go for the SS then it makes sense to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Apr-2005, 21:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By twpd
800SS tech info\'?

Can someone pls point me in the direction of good tech info on the 800SS? I currently race an SV650 in MRO MiniTwins but, I'm considering jumping ship to the Duke. I reckon the 800SS could be the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2005, 21:33
Replies: 21
Views: 5,835
Posted By twpd
You don't need an RS to compete in DP's...

You don't need an RS to compete in DP's Thunderbikes. On my SV650 minitwin at Croft (a power circuit) last weekend I took a 15th and a 12th place in that class against bikes with twice the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2005, 13:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Posted By twpd
There\'s one here

NGRRC (http://www.ngroadracing.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=565)
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