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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 13:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,559
Posted By Whele
I guess its down to the clutch being designed for...

I guess its down to the clutch being designed for track racing / high speed performance.

You don't get many 10 mile traffic Q's on a track, unless your behind me! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2003, 13:44
Replies: 26
Views: 5,269
Posted By Whele
Ratler whats wrong with getting the SPS on the...

Ratler whats wrong with getting the SPS on the track? - it takes me exactly 20 minutes to change my front and rear wheels, remove my rear mudguard and mirrors from my SPS and 30 seconds to stick a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2003, 13:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,665
Posted By Whele
Set up for which track? Also you need to say...

Set up for which track?

Also you need to say what type of rider you are, Novice medium or fast group, smooth or on / off type rider it all makes a difference.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jul-2003, 12:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,321
Posted By Whele
my choice was an AFAM quick release carrier,...

my choice was an AFAM quick release carrier, lovely bit of engineering, and quality sprokets at an affordable price. Better to change rear sproket size by three than drop the front by one.

Keeps...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2003, 16:36
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Whele
Gunfire...just call...

Gunfire...just call

www.leonardbrooks.demon.co.uk

they will match any colour and put it into a serously good spray can.....

Just phone them and quote the following colour code P1-s5...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2003, 15:42
Replies: 11
Views: 4,312
Posted By Whele
Thought you would have cut your losses and jumped...

Thought you would have cut your losses and jumped at the opertunity to paint it a nice bright RED

Dont forget to inform tyour insurance company for they will want to increase your premium ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2003, 17:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,378
Posted By Whele
I do already have Ohlins at both ends of the bike...

I do already have Ohlins at both ends of the bike courtesy of it being an SPS, I have rebuilt the forks recently new oil and seals etc.

What I'm searching for is (the golden nirvana) a setup...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2003, 11:14
Replies: 10
Views: 3,378
Posted By Whele
neil - I borrowed a tool and checked the ride...

neil - I borrowed a tool and checked the ride height, then had to return it. This was a couple of days ago. So I now know that my ride height is a little low as 240 to 245 is the recommended...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2003, 14:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,378
Posted By Whele
Rear Ride Height Tool

I Got some details yesterday (at Mallory) about a supplier of the ride height tool from a company called K-Tech. However, I cant find any web address or details etc.

also

Why the need for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2003, 16:52
Replies: 10
Views: 4,748
Posted By Whele
Engine Coolant

I have been told (during pre race checks)that I should be running with plain old water as my engine coolant.

Has anybody else tried this?

Does it affect the running temperature of the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2003, 11:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,168
Posted By Whele
150 miles to a tank of petrol - WTF are you...

150 miles to a tank of petrol - WTF are you running Paris/Dakar fuel tanks then????:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2003, 11:48
Replies: 25
Views: 12,067
Posted By Whele
I fitted a lightened flywheel to replace my...

I fitted a lightened flywheel to replace my already lighted SPS flywheel. It gave me more engine braking and definitely needs a bit more revs when moving off, I also found the engine didn't...
Forum: Tyres 15-May-2003, 10:14
Replies: 11
Views: 7,800
Posted By Whele
Michelin Pilot Sport wets Metzlers No.2 Rear No.1...

Michelin Pilot Sport wets
Metzlers No.2 Rear No.1 Front
Dunlop 207 GP's for damp and road
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 14:27
Replies: 16
Views: 6,943
Posted By Whele
oh found another pic

oh found another pic
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 14:25
Replies: 16
Views: 6,943
Posted By Whele
My guess is that at some time in the bikes...

My guess is that at some time in the bikes previous history it has been fitted with a set of 996SPS silencers and end pipe work. The SPS has the carbon heatsheild that fits onto the two welded...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2003, 17:22
Replies: 14
Views: 6,865
Posted By Whele
JPM......Sent you a U2U message, if you cant...

JPM......Sent you a U2U message, if you cant retreive it send me your e-mail address to gary.cunnington@abbott.com.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2003, 15:45
Replies: 14
Views: 6,865
Posted By Whele
Yes the AP disks will work OK with Brembo...

Yes the AP disks will work OK with Brembo callipers, However there are a couple of drawbacks

1. The lever travel increases significantly; not enough to come back to the throttle grip, but it is...
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