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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Posted By Felix
Hmmm, talked to quite a few club racers that...

Hmmm, talked to quite a few club racers that won't use them because the warp too easily. It sounds like your experience is far better, skids. Is this a case of it works on some bikes and not others?...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,520
Posted By Felix
It's always good to get the other side of the...

It's always good to get the other side of the story.

TP, the outback? You'd never stay on long enough!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 16:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,520
Posted By Felix
Yep, plenty of shifty people on here too, not...

Yep, plenty of shifty people on here too, not just the Aussies.:P:lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-May-2006, 23:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,509
Posted By Felix
If it's the same as a 996, U2U me your address...

If it's the same as a 996, U2U me your address and I'll post you one.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 19:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By Felix
The short answer to your long winded question is...

The short answer to your long winded question is no. You could fit a slipper clutch and not worry about blipping on down changes.;) Or, keep practising!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-May-2006, 00:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,720
Posted By Felix
Oh, dear. Not good news about TP. Looks like an ...

Oh, dear. Not good news about TP. Looks like an awesome track though.

http://images.motogp.com/multimedia2/438/438982_5108.jpg
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 23:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,577
Posted By Felix
Since you say more performance as opposed to...

Since you say more performance as opposed to power, I'd definitely get the suspension sorted first. K-tech and Maxton are two very good starting points. It will transform your bike. Do that first,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-May-2006, 22:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,835
Posted By Felix
One word of advice, never use a torque wrench at...

One word of advice, never use a torque wrench at the extremes of their range. You'll be much better off using Nick's method. There really is very little point trying to use a torque wrench on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By Felix
There are dynos and there are dynos. The good old...

There are dynos and there are dynos. The good old inertial dyno indeed only measures torque and calculates power by multiplying torque and RPM. Inertial dynos cannot operate at steady state, i.e....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-May-2006, 16:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,007
Posted By Felix
Have to agree with there, WJB. I'll be warm and...

Have to agree with there, WJB. I'll be warm and snug in the motorhome at Donny.:D Christ, if the racing is anywhere near as good as in Turkey, who cares how much burgers cost. Who eats those anyway?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 21:54
Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Posted By Felix
Did I finish ahead of you? Probably not. There...

Did I finish ahead of you? Probably not. There were two GSXR-750 racing with identical paintjobs.

It was stolen last July.:mad::(
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 21:30
Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Posted By Felix
Here are a couple of mine (sadly gone now) for...

Here are a couple of mine (sadly gone now) for you, twpd. Taken by one of the finest, Guy Cope.
http://www.hirzel.plus.com/pics/_DSC0002%20web.JPG

http://www.hirzel.plus.com/pics/_DSC0047%20web.JPG
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 21:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 21:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
I know what you're thinking, but I mean, really,...

I know what you're thinking, but I mean, really, would you let TP ride YOUR bike?? I mean, just look at his avatar!! :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 19:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
Race only. It's a bit of a development project...

Race only. It's a bit of a development project hence the need for data acquisition, hence expensive.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 18:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
July, Ray. Fingers crossed!

July, Ray. Fingers crossed!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 18:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
Yes, it is. Oops, sorry, I thought you said DD...

Yes, it is. Oops, sorry, I thought you said DD ready.;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 17:51
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
About 800 with all accessories and VAT

About 800 with all accessories and VAT
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 17:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Felix
Spent too much money today!

Well, after lots of hand wringing and wasting people's time, I've plonked down some dosh for one of these. Main reasons for getting this one? Good reputation (several BSB Supersport guys use them),...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Apr-2006, 22:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
Posted By Felix
Wouldn't you do that on the dyno?

Wouldn't you do that on the dyno?
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2006, 20:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,682
Posted By Felix
If they're that rare, get some copies made, just...

If they're that rare, get some copies made, just in case. Used to have an Eprom burner, but alas. Antonye, I think, is a bit of an electronics wiz.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Apr-2006, 13:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Felix
Impressive results in SOT, twpd. So, what do you...

Impressive results in SOT, twpd. So, what do you reckon to 90 bhp and 110 kg?
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 15:54
Replies: 50
Views: 13,501
Posted By Felix
Jasp, didn't mean to suggest reusing the old...

Jasp, didn't mean to suggest reusing the old seals, but double the spring on the new ones.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 15:13
Replies: 50
Views: 13,501
Posted By Felix
Jasp, not sure if this is appropriate in your...

Jasp, not sure if this is appropriate in your case, but I've put two springs on the fork seal on another bike that used to be prone to leaking and it extended the life by quite a bit. You simply take...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 23:34
Replies: 50
Views: 13,501
Posted By Felix
That looks like a VERY healthy power curve, Jasp....

That looks like a VERY healthy power curve, Jasp. Just bring it by and I'll be happy to take it for a ride and tell you what she feeeeeeeeels like.:D

Nice one mate, you must be pleased.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 11:21
Replies: 19
Views: 3,915
Posted By Felix
I seriously doubt that will work to be honest....

I seriously doubt that will work to be honest. The half holes in the disc carrier actually ovalise. Installing oversized bobbins isn't going to solve the problem. It will simply bind up the disc....
Forum: Tyres 12-Apr-2006, 14:32
Replies: 6
Views: 3,973
Posted By Felix
If it's for track only, I'd recommend either the...

If it's for track only, I'd recommend either the Pirelli Supercorsa, Supercorsa Pro, the Metzeler Racetec, or the Michelin Power Race. The lesser tyres from either make will be good enough for a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 09:35
Replies: 19
Views: 3,915
Posted By Felix
If the bobbins are still round, i.e. not...

If the bobbins are still round, i.e. not deformed, then I would think that only leaves the carriers. Any "wear" either in the bobbin or the carrier is deformation of the metal.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 00:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,915
Posted By Felix
I'd be interested what you find.

I'd be interested what you find.
Forum: Tyres 11-Apr-2006, 21:48
Replies: 6
Views: 3,973
Posted By Felix
I think Colin Edwards mounted a set of Michelin...

I think Colin Edwards mounted a set of Michelin Power CST (or whatever they're called now) on his M1 and was only 10 seconds slower than on his usual race tyres. So yeah, there probably enough.

Do...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 21:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,915
Posted By Felix
twpd: You might find that it's not the bobbins...

twpd: You might find that it's not the bobbins that wear but the aluminium carrier instead. The half circles in the carrier ovalise. That's what I found on my Brembo race discs. I've never found...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 23:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,960
Posted By Felix
Nice work, not sure about the screen. It looks...

Nice work, not sure about the screen. It looks huge!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2006, 14:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,011
Posted By Felix
Too late mate, already sold that caliper.:P So...

Too late mate, already sold that caliper.:P

So how do you use one of these thingies on a Duke? Which adaptor do you use? Where do you put the gauge?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2006, 13:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,011
Posted By Felix
Have you got a number for Dave?

Have you got a number for Dave?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2006, 17:36
Replies: 32
Views: 10,841
Posted By Felix
Well, there is at least one person then who reads...

Well, there is at least one person then who reads Richard Hammonds' column. Must be the only one. Oh, hang on, I've done as well, and what a load of shite it usually is. He should stick to being...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2006, 14:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,938
Posted By Felix
Well, it appears #34 is "unknown". ;)

Well, it appears #34 is "unknown". ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Mar-2006, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By Felix
If your model is in the following list you can...

If your model is in the following list you can change the software via "flash load". I don't know what it costs anymore but used to be around £100.
[list=1]UMF003 - 900ss 1998/9, Slip-on Mufflers...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Mar-2006, 09:50
Replies: 21
Views: 4,586
Posted By Felix
That's shite! False advertising that is. Tell 'em!

That's shite! False advertising that is. Tell 'em!
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Mar-2006, 11:29
Replies: 21
Views: 4,586
Posted By Felix
I am just a tourist. ;)

I am just a tourist. ;)
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 13:53
Replies: 21
Views: 4,586
Posted By Felix
Found the US site:...

Found the US site: http://gpcmoto.com/productcloseup.asp?pid=8&cid=84&PROD_ID=1552
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 12:32
Replies: 21
Views: 4,586
Posted By Felix
I think you'll struggle to buy one below £450...

I think you'll struggle to buy one below £450 based on my recent experience. GPR will be very near the RRP. The best I found was a site in the US, can't remember the address, though.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Mar-2006, 17:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Felix
Those roads look pretty slimey, no wonder the...

Those roads look pretty slimey, no wonder the rear tyre spun up. :lol::P

Nice bike!
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Mar-2006, 17:38
Replies: 33
Views: 7,546
Posted By Felix
If you're looking for a fairly basic set that...

If you're looking for a fairly basic set that doesn't look "over-the-top", try racesuppliesdirect. They have an Ebay shop and do rearset to order. Usually about £100 complete, including pegs, levers,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Mar-2006, 10:47
Replies: 55
Views: 12,971
Posted By Felix
Ah, so that's why my stuff doesn't get made! :lol:

Ah, so that's why my stuff doesn't get made! :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 12:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,867
Posted By Felix
In direct answer to your question, you can get...

In direct answer to your question, you can get down to 155kg without fuel. As already said, it would cost you a fortune and just about every component would be different. You'd be far better off...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 11:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,867
Posted By Felix
Which showroom is that AMA bike in?

Which showroom is that AMA bike in?
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2006, 22:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,493
Posted By Felix
Looks like a labour of love. Did you do the...

Looks like a labour of love. Did you do the welding?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 18:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By Felix
I heard that about you. ;)

I heard that about you. ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 18:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By Felix
If you're looking for new ones, then I suspect...

If you're looking for new ones, then I suspect you already have a pretty good idea what they cost. As you say, for an SS bike, you might struggle for a drop-in replacement. Most such wheels that fit...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2006, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By Felix
Neil, I am sure this part is still available....

Neil, I am sure this part is still available. I'll try and find out tomorrow.
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