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Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-May-2006, 14:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By Iconic944ss
"On June the 1st at Mugello there will be...

"On June the 1st at Mugello there will be the D16 RR unveil!"

Should keep interest in our favourite brand a bit higher for a while.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 13:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,026
Posted By Iconic944ss
I was fitting a stg1 dynojet at the time and did...

I was fitting a stg1 dynojet at the time and did both together.

I might just get my own Dremel out and go a bit further :devil:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 09:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,451
Posted By Iconic944ss
Granted..but seeing a flashing blue light behind...

Granted..but seeing a flashing blue light behind or not ???

I'll leave 'em on I think.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 09:20
Replies: 12
Views: 5,451
Posted By Iconic944ss
As a option Nick, the Americans in particular,...

As a option Nick, the Americans in particular, seem to rate bar end mirrors highly - not my cup of tea I admit but, I guess it wouldnt make the bike any wider than the std...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 07:59
Replies: 9
Views: 3,026
Posted By Iconic944ss
How to do it properly......aftermarket...

How to do it properly......aftermarket unit:

http://www.drdesmo.com/airbx.htm
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 07:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,026
Posted By Iconic944ss
Heres how I did...

Heres how I did mine:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/coils.JPG

but I gather the whole top section of the airbox can be cut away providing you dont go too close to the holding down points or...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 07:34
Replies: 12
Views: 5,451
Posted By Iconic944ss
Taa...

Taa Daaa.....

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/mirror1.JPG
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 07:31
Replies: 12
Views: 5,451
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yep, I remember seeing some on Ebay a little...

Yep, I remember seeing some on Ebay a little while back - original 'Ferarri' red ones for £99 :puzzled::puzzled:

I seem to remember some of the CBR600 mirrors will fit and reduce vibration as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2006, 23:10
Replies: 0
Views: 1,172
Posted By Iconic944ss
Didnt someone need a Yoke Top Nut Torque tool ???

Sorry - Ebay again:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8066571586&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/05/53/c1/37_1_b.JPG
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 22:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,316
Posted By Iconic944ss
Well, I'm going with the spacer sleeve option and...

Well, I'm going with the spacer sleeve option and have found a good local engineering firm to do the work, whose boss is a motorcyclist!

I now have the Marchesini fitting in the swinging arm OK but,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 22:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,981
Posted By Iconic944ss
I've gone to 25mm of fork above the top yoke...

I've gone to 25mm of fork above the top yoke without any problem at all so far.

But dropping 5mm at a time from the std setting I was told is a good way to progress.

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 22:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,787
Posted By Iconic944ss
So what the story with the engine please? More...

So what the story with the engine please? More details on spec if possible??

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 22:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,819
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yes.......and no...

Yes.......and no :D

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=9071

this thread inc stuff by Shazaam is especially...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 00:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Iconic944ss
Could easily be a bad batch of petrol as well,...

Could easily be a bad batch of petrol as well, often happens when a petrol station has had a new delivery of fuel !!!

Frank
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2006, 00:51
Replies: 2
Views: 2,138
Posted By Iconic944ss
Dom...you destroyed that brand new item!!! Sorry...

Dom...you destroyed that brand new item!!!

Sorry I did see it and forgot to comment.

Easy upgrade - ZX7R unit - brilliant on mine.

Cheers - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 00:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Posted By Iconic944ss
However, using the NGK website part...

However, using the NGK website part finder:

http://www.ngk.co.uk/

It NOW recommends std plug: DCPR8E

or Iridium Plug: DCR8EIX

which is not how I remember it, to tell the truth. There did used to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2006, 00:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hi Kev(1), The fitting instructions do mention...

Hi Kev(1),

The fitting instructions do mention that the red and black wires are used for the charge indicator - the Electrex unit has internal wiring to cope with this so, the other wires are not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-May-2006, 11:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,365
Posted By Iconic944ss
yep, axle stands and a paddock stand, more...

yep, axle stands and a paddock stand, more normally done for checking the rear wheel alignment but, by measuring that the distance from the string to the front and then rearmost parts of the front...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-May-2006, 10:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By Iconic944ss
some of his other items are interesting too, but...

some of his other items are interesting too, but weirdly you have to log into http://www.ebay.it to see them all.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-May-2006, 22:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Posted By Iconic944ss
http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk/pages/pricing/applicat...

http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk/pages/pricing/applications/ngk_bike_applications.asp

Standard: DPR8EA-9

Copper: DCPR8E

Iridium: DCR8EIX

PS - ALL posts by Shaazam! are compulsory reading on the DSC...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-May-2006, 07:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Posted By Iconic944ss
Oil: Synthetic - Mobil1 15W-50 Car spec, Shaazam!...

Oil:
Synthetic - Mobil1 15W-50 Car spec, Shaazam! has spoken:

http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=6566

OilFilter: I prefare the K&N item as it has a nut built into the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2006, 21:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,654
Posted By Iconic944ss
Wrong rear shox supplied - a bit miffed

About three years ago - I bought a White Power shock for my 900ss. Good price from a dealer who has closed down now (!)

I was never over impressed with the ride quality even though I'd been told it...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2006, 21:33
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By Iconic944ss
:lol: - Can I suggest Electrex first :frog: I...

:lol: - Can I suggest Electrex first :frog:

I also gave the Alloy mounting plate a damn good cleaning as well, in a feeble attempt to improve the heat transfer.

Frazzled and Fried Franko :devil:
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-May-2006, 21:33
Replies: 14
Views: 10,515
Posted By Iconic944ss
:lol: - Can I suggest Electrex first :frog: I...

:lol: - Can I suggest Electrex first :frog:

I also gave the Alloy mounting plate a damn good cleaning as well, in a feeble attempt to improve the heat transfer.

Frazzled and Fried Franko :devil:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2006, 21:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By Iconic944ss
Not quite sure what you mean moto748 but I'm not...

Not quite sure what you mean moto748 but I'm not familiar with 7 series electrics - just my ageing 900ss.

BTW I've also put heatshrink wrap on all the cables as well, since I'm up here in the...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-May-2006, 21:17
Replies: 14
Views: 10,515
Posted By Iconic944ss
Not quite sure what you mean moto748 but I'm not...

Not quite sure what you mean moto748 but I'm not familiar with 7 series electrics - just my ageing 900ss.

BTW I've also put heatshrink wrap on all the cables as well, since I'm up here in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-May-2006, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By Iconic944ss
I read it a little differently, the yellow wires...

I read it a little differently, the yellow wires after the connector are further away from the engine and so do not need to be the same as before..

and yes - the Electrex unit does appear to be...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-May-2006, 20:29
Replies: 14
Views: 10,515
Posted By Iconic944ss
I read it a little differently, the yellow wires...

I read it a little differently, the yellow wires after the connector are further away from the engine and so do not need to be the same as before..

and yes - the Electrex unit does appear to be...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2006, 20:18
Replies: 7
Views: 2,754
Posted By Iconic944ss
No problem Keith, there was another one as well...

No problem Keith, there was another one as well but the site seems to be down / non-existant:

http://www.ducatipipemod.com/

Cheers - Frank
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2006, 14:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,754
Posted By Iconic944ss
Some 900ss info on...

Some 900ss info on Coring:

http://www.geocities.com/when_pigs_fly_mc/mufflers.html

Good luck - Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-May-2006, 12:55
Replies: 37
Views: 6,994
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cadwell......more than anyone could want in a...

Cadwell......more than anyone could want in a circuit, both for riders and spectators !!!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-May-2006, 07:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By Iconic944ss
How strange, I've just fitted the same thing and...

How strange, I've just fitted the same thing and am yet to fire her up!

I was a bit more concerned about the connectors after reading tales of woe on other sites. I've decided to solder the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-May-2006, 07:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,316
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers - Rob, Looks like you have the advantage...

Cheers - Rob,

Looks like you have the advantage of using a thicker axle already, or did you machine the swing arm :o

Cush drive seems a good fit on mine as I'm using my 900ss unit.

I'll give you a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-May-2006, 22:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
Posted By Iconic944ss
:o:o:o A camera man in a bobbys helmet :o:o:o ???

:o:o:o A camera man in a bobbys helmet :o:o:o ???
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-May-2006, 22:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,316
Posted By Iconic944ss
yup - I'm not convinced about the sleeve idea...

yup - I'm not convinced about the sleeve idea either and apart from the chew of changing the bearings I imagine the cost of a sleeve v the bearings will be the same anyways (I have a superb local...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-May-2006, 21:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,316
Posted By Iconic944ss
Making a Marchesini fit - comments please:

Ok, so here's the deal...

I now have a 5-spoke C-box section rear wheel to match the front Magnesium Marchi I bought some time ago.

Thing is, the rear is from an ST2 - so two major stumbling...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-May-2006, 22:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,247
Posted By Iconic944ss
I think from a safety point of view, having a...

I think from a safety point of view, having a proper socket is the way to go, I got a small rack of them from Halfords a little while back for £20.

Just something that caught me out first time -...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 21:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,384
Posted By Iconic944ss
I'm hoping that I've FINALLY found a good Heavy...

I'm hoping that I've FINALLY found a good Heavy Duty alternative for the old YB16AL/A2 for my 900ss - funnily enough its a BMW spec for a bike that I used to own!

519-013-017

Here is a link to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 20:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,822
Posted By Iconic944ss
As I was warned when rebuilding - be VERY careful...

As I was warned when rebuilding - be VERY careful refitting the clutch bolts - the posts are quite fragile.

A quarter of a turn after seating the collets seems to be the consenus.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,822
Posted By Iconic944ss
or - not tried this on a clutch bolt but it...

or - not tried this on a clutch bolt but it worked a treat on disc bolts....

I have a set of cheap bits that fit into the head of a 1/2" drive socket (or impact driver) - I hammered a slightly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-May-2006, 14:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,384
Posted By Iconic944ss
Varta batteries - search by physical size / spec

My search for a heavy duty battery that actually works for my 900ss continues - however, came across a great part of the Varta website that allows a user to search for a battery by the maximum space...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 11:17
Replies: 14
Views: 1,977
Posted By Iconic944ss
I knew it was too good to be true...my...

I knew it was too good to be true...my astonishing run of bad with my bike continues:

Got the discs mounted on the wheel a treat and just KNEW there was going to be a problem with the clearance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 14:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,175
Posted By Iconic944ss
And the magic...

And the magic link:

http://www.knightbatteries.com
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-May-2006, 07:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,969
Posted By Iconic944ss
I'd be tempted to take him to court but if the...

I'd be tempted to take him to court but if the damage is only minor maybe best not to???

I think I remember someone selling one on Ziggi's SL register:

http://www.900sl.com

or failing that I have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 07:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,412
Posted By Iconic944ss
Likewise - I'm changing the rectifier on my 900ss...

Likewise - I'm changing the rectifier on my 900ss and was surprised to find the dreaded yellow bullet connectors from the genny had started melting the plastic surround. Just in time...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-May-2006, 10:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,401
Posted By Iconic944ss
I would think that being able to say you have...

I would think that being able to say you have raced a Ducati is special enough but, being able to say you have raced at somewhere like Assen - now that is REALLY awesome.

Frank
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-May-2006, 09:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,214
Posted By Iconic944ss
DesmoDue highlighted on the Ducati website !

Only a small highlight but its good publicity for DD and the DSC - it should be available for a while from this link:

http://www.ducaticlubs.com

Cheers - Frank
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-May-2006, 09:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
Posted By Iconic944ss
Same .... here is a link to the organisers...

Same .... here is a link to the organisers website but no pics on there either that I can find:

http://www.ducaticlub.nl/evenementen/clubrace/clubrace.htm

F
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 22:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,832
Posted By Iconic944ss
One of the best ever FAQ's for Ducati's...

One of the best ever FAQ's for Ducati's :

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/motorcycles/QuackFAQ/

One of the longest:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums//archive/index.php/f-20.html

Happy reading
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 17:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,832
Posted By Iconic944ss
I remember asking the same question - many moons...

I remember asking the same question - many moons ago and I was told:

"open the throttle more"

Which I guess is another way saying do you Really need more.

Frank
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