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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 01:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,213
Posted By Mr_S
Phil, I had SP cams & pistons fitted to my...

Phil,

I had SP cams & pistons fitted to my 748Bip in Feb during a top end refresh (valve seats, lapping, 16 new rockers etc). Also had vernier pulleys fitted and the cam timing adjusted.

All the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jul-2005, 00:58
Replies: 44
Views: 8,601
Posted By Mr_S
Top day Wets are great Contact lenses suck (lost...

Top day
Wets are great
Contact lenses suck (lost 3 during different sessions and had to come in :( )
Top bunch as usual
Hope the last faller in the inters is OK. Lookeld nasty as I came round...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 16:43
Replies: 33
Views: 5,204
Posted By Mr_S
I've already swapped to wet wheels...

I've already swapped to wet wheels...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 00:03
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
Craig, Sent you a U2U on how to pick me out...

Craig,

Sent you a U2U on how to pick me out from the crowd :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 00:02
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
Which group you in? If you're in inters, there'll...

Which group you in? If you're in inters, there'll be at least 4 of us out there recording :)

Could be some fun editing tapes later....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jul-2005, 21:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
If mine goes to Gbyte666, and Jason borrows...

If mine goes to Gbyte666, and Jason borrows Tim's, that's everyone covered so far :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2005, 16:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Mr_S
They're a steal as they're around £150 each...

They're a steal as they're around £150 each normally.

Wavey's are silly money, around £200+ each IIRC
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jul-2005, 01:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
Looks like your top of the list then :)

Looks like your top of the list then :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 17:54
Replies: 31
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Views: 3,829
Posted By Mr_S
It could very well have been photoshopped, unless...

It could very well have been photoshopped, unless the Agip tank pad has faded in the sun.

But Dizmo, if it's not a mockup, then just consider one thing,

If it was an official colour, would they...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jul-2005, 17:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
black masking tape to the yoke :)

black masking tape to the yoke :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jul-2005, 17:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
will do. Did you get the Velcro pack? I think it...

will do. Did you get the Velcro pack? I think it was you who told me about them.

Mine's all wired and ready to go :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jul-2005, 17:12
Replies: 23
Views: 3,819
Posted By Mr_S
TA4 - Bullet cam loan offer :)

Since I've had a new hi-res bullet cam this week, my old one's going spare, so if anyone wants to borrow it for TA4 it's available.

If you want to borrow it, form an orderly queue here.If there's a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 15:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By Mr_S
You may have a cold seizure (correct term?) and...

You may have a cold seizure (correct term?) and need to break it. Sometimes you can do this with a breaker bar by applying tightening pressure first then changing direction.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jul-2005, 14:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,610
Posted By Mr_S
This is a great idea, and I think it's great that...

This is a great idea, and I think it's great that the staff at Cadwell are making this possible as well, as I'm sure it's cutting into their lunch.

This should be a regular thing for TA's, as with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 10:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,940
Posted By Mr_S
Until you walk away, then they're all over...

Until you walk away, then they're all over it

And non bike riders taking close interest everywhere...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2005, 16:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,696
Posted By Mr_S
That would really upset the neighbours :D The...

That would really upset the neighbours :D

The noise restrictions are far too tight for it to be our circuit :(

Shame, as it's my local, and a great, fast circuit.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2005, 00:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By Mr_S
It's a normal thread. Impact wrench or a BIG...

It's a normal thread.

Impact wrench or a BIG breaker bar.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 23:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,010
Posted By Mr_S
Mine sits to the left of straight up just inside...

Mine sits to the left of straight up just inside the middle third, unless it's a hot day and I'm in slow traffic.

I was concerned about it running too cool and spraying excess fuel into the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jul-2005, 11:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,956
Posted By Mr_S
Just one word Rockers If you're buying from a...

Just one word

Rockers


If you're buying from a dealer, get them to pull the cams and inspect the rockers for wear. This should be taken into account when buying as they cost circa £100 each with...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jul-2005, 17:13
Replies: 33
Views: 5,204
Posted By Mr_S
It'll be dry, because half my boot space will be...

It'll be dry, because half my boot space will be taken up with wets. And they're my lucky charm for a dry day :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jul-2005, 01:30
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Mr_S
It was

It was
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2005, 20:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,435
Posted By Mr_S
For the master cylinder, it depends on what you...

For the master cylinder, it depends on what you go for

Brembo
Cast £180+Vat (Harris)
CNC £280 +Vat (Harris)
Plus you need the banjo brake light switch

Discacciati
CNC £160 inc VAT (www.carpimoto.it)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jul-2005, 19:54
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Mr_S
The guys at MotoRapido were interested in getting...

The guys at MotoRapido were interested in getting involved, and getting more involved with the DSC.

I know Wilf's keen on coming along if we can fit him in, making him join the DSC first of course :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jul-2005, 17:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Mr_S
So oil on every corner then.....

So oil on every corner then.....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2005, 15:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,213
Posted By Mr_S
Significantly more comfortable. None of that damp...

Significantly more comfortable. None of that damp that cotton t-shirt & shorts leaves you with. It's much easier to get out of leathers after a hot ride as well.

I'd forgotten how good they are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2005, 10:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,435
Posted By Mr_S
Didn't one of the mags (or MCN) do a comparison...

Didn't one of the mags (or MCN) do a comparison of Wavy vs non wavy discs a while back with the result being the wavy discs were'nt quite as good for stopping power, but they did help reduce weight...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2005, 00:12
Replies: 37
Views: 6,207
Posted By Mr_S
Don't for get the VAT which puts you up to...

Don't for get the VAT which puts you up to Bradders price bracket.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jul-2005, 00:03
Replies: 41
Views: 10,041
Posted By Mr_S
How about an area for sponsored forums, this...

How about an area for sponsored forums, this seems to work on a fe other forums quite well.

An organiser, vendor, specialist, dealer etc can sponsor a forum, or section, for a price determined by...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 23:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,213
Posted By Mr_S
Edz one piece for me, although mines a bit saggy,...

Edz one piece for me, although mines a bit saggy, so I need to eat more pies, or get to the gym.

One piece is ideal if you use one piece leathers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 00:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,398
Posted By Mr_S
If in doubt, swap 'em out It's not worth the...

If in doubt, swap 'em out

It's not worth the hassle of them going snap.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jul-2005, 00:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,499
Posted By Mr_S
Picman were quoting 7-10 days after Brands, so...

Picman were quoting 7-10 days after Brands, so some time midweek should see them arriving.

I got 19 pics on my CD for £30, which works out at £1.60 each, I have to say that's top value compared to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 17:58
Replies: 37
Views: 6,207
Posted By Mr_S
Had these thoughts myself whilst mine was...

Had these thoughts myself whilst mine was stripped down in feb, and decided against the 853 in the end because of the resale side of things.

When I get to the point of needing (as opposed to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 12:57
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
But it's all neck. Everytime I see the camera...

But it's all neck.

Everytime I see the camera view from the riders clocks on Edwards bikes I get reminded of a turtle....

Man has the longest neck in the paddock. Great for vision though.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 10:19
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
I read the same article, and it's astounding how...

I read the same article, and it's astounding how much throttle is used and how soon it's used as well.

Since reading ToTW and doing CSS level 1, the rolling on of the throttle once in a turn is...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 00:55
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
Looking through the turns not a problem, I'm...

Looking through the turns not a problem, I'm always aiming to do that, but what I've been doing in the past is consciously keeping my head to the centreline of the bike, this is now showing up as...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 20:50
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
Paul, that's exactly the point, the less you're...

Paul, that's exactly the point, the less you're leaning for a given speed, the faster you can go around a bend.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 17:53
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
I'll work quick turns in on the road in a week or...

I'll work quick turns in on the road in a week or so once I'm comfortable with the new body position, then build on body position and QT's from there. I don't want to try to do too much in one go, as...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 17:21
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
I's one of 2 things that I decided needed working...

I's one of 2 things that I decided needed working on after Brands, because I was running out of lean on exit of Druids and Surtees too, which shouldn't be happening at the sort of laptime I was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 17:14
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers Andy. BTW, are those dates in Dubai...

Cheers Andy.

BTW, are those dates in Dubai really £0.00

If so, can I hire a bike :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 17:13
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
Tony, Dickie, that concurs with what I've been...

Tony, Dickie, that concurs with what I've been thinking is awry with my body positioning.

So, time to start practising before Cadwell, so I can get it feeling natural. Even though it looks a bit...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2005, 16:43
Replies: 47
Views: 7,077
Posted By Mr_S
Body Position - What\'s best?

After Brands GP last week, I've started to think about my body positioning and what's best.

Up until this point I've always tried to keep my head along the centre line of the bike

However, after...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 01:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,657
Posted By Mr_S
Would Rossi agree to it though, is the Ducati...

Would Rossi agree to it though, is the Ducati competitive enough for him? Thinking from the perspective that he's a winner, with a desire to keep winning then surely he'll not switch to a lesser...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 01:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By Mr_S
M6 Get them here, I bought a pack as spares to...

M6

Get them here, I bought a pack as spares to replace them as I find duff ones.

http://www.carbon-trader.com/bolts.htm
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jul-2005, 11:32
Replies: 44
Views: 7,424
Posted By Mr_S
26th July is showing places though, and this is...

26th July is showing places though, and this is the one I'm considering

JS
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jul-2005, 01:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Mr_S
Recently (as in yesterday) got charged an hours...

Recently (as in yesterday) got charged an hours labour (£35.00 + VAT) to fit a tyre I'd bought through a dealer.

You can rest assured I'll never buy tyres there again, as that's bordering on taking...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jul-2005, 23:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,068
Posted By Mr_S
Call someone like Merlin Motorsport and ask for...

Call someone like Merlin Motorsport and ask for Helicopter Tape.

It's leading edge tape to do exactly what you've described. I've got a small roll that I got via a mate who's involved in Porsche...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jul-2005, 23:24
Replies: 44
Views: 7,424
Posted By Mr_S
Anyone fancy Oulton the day after TA4? No Limits...

Anyone fancy Oulton the day after TA4?

No Limits have a day there, and since I have the whole week off, I'm negotiating an extension to the pass from Mrs_S right now...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jul-2005, 23:22
Replies: 33
Views: 4,746
Posted By Mr_S
CK's right again, UK Bank...

CK's right again,

UK Bank Holidays

http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/bankhol.htm

BTW, I'm thinking of doing Oulton Park 26th July, the day after TA4...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jul-2005, 12:46
Replies: 44
Views: 7,424
Posted By Mr_S
Oulton for me, can stay at a mates nearby. Would...

Oulton for me, can stay at a mates nearby.

Would prefer a weekend date, as it's at least 2 days out for me on a weekday.

JS
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 20:34
Replies: 54
Views: 7,949
Posted By Mr_S
Nudging back on topic.... Been to both, Cadwell...

Nudging back on topic....

Been to both, Cadwell was visited for the first time this year, and I'll be back for TA4.

Oulton flows more than Cadwell, which makes Cadwell to me, more challenging....
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