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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Sep-2009, 14:04
Replies: 130
Views: 284,012
Posted By Ray
Purely from a spectators point of view that would...

Purely from a spectators point of view that would look good IMHO.

Foggie lookie likies V Corser V Chili V Whitham V Reynolds V Mackenzie V Xaus V Casoli V Easton V Bostrom V Hodgeson V Toseland V...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2009, 00:11
Replies: 22
Views: 7,343
Posted By Ray
Try holding the alarm fob nearer to the alarm...

Try holding the alarm fob nearer to the alarm unit on the bike, this might help is the battery in the fob is a bit weak.

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Sep-2009, 12:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Posted By Ray
Smile A grand day out at Donington for a last bimble...

A grand day out at Donington for a last bimble round the curent GP circuit. Dry with sunny spells and pretty windy.
Had to ride down as my mate with a van dithered about getting booked in so missed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2009, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 3,236
Posted By Ray
Even the best can fcuk up occasionally but how...

Even the best can fcuk up occasionally but how they deal with the problem is what really matters IMHO.

A hand up, yes we know we messed up and we will stand to fix it properly goes a very...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Sep-2009, 16:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,220
Posted By Ray
Donington Tuesday 8th September

Anyone else booked in this with no limits? The circuit closes shortly afterwards to be re developed so a last chance to have a run round the GP cicruit.

Ray.
Forum: Tyres 01-Sep-2009, 12:37
Replies: 20
Views: 21,901
Posted By Ray
I've been tempted to go this route a few times on...

I've been tempted to go this route a few times on me 998r but been put off by the clearance issues some say kibosh this choice.

I'll maybe give it a go sometime just to see if it will fit my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2009, 12:29
Replies: 8
Views: 3,236
Posted By Ray
Here's the...

Here's the story.

http://www.ducati-john.co.uk/testastretta-cam-belt-tensioners.htm

There are a good few hints and tip on what to look out on a wide range of Ducatis on his site.

Well worth a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Aug-2009, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,546
Posted By Ray
All being well there will be a noisy crowd at...

All being well there will be a noisy crowd at Cadwell for the season Finale:D

Ray.
Forum: Tyres 27-Aug-2009, 14:15
Replies: 3
Views: 8,635
Posted By Ray
Different tyres can, and do, have difference...

Different tyres can, and do, have difference rolling resistences.

Some car tyres are marketed as being especially energy efficient.

I would have expected the front to have an effect as well, but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Aug-2009, 20:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,479
Posted By Ray
Just one suggestion, Use castrol SRF fluid, about...

Just one suggestion, Use castrol SRF fluid, about £50 a litre but yer disc will be glowing red and the seals on fire long before the fluid gives up.

Never ever had a fluid related problem using it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2009, 12:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,130
Posted By Ray
I've had me 998 boil up it's rear fluid a time or...

I've had me 998 boil up it's rear fluid a time or two, I do tend to use the rear brake quite a bit.

A fluid change could well cure it, if the fluid is old it boils more easily as it's hydroscopic...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Aug-2009, 12:06
Replies: 29
Views: 4,077
Posted By Ray
Cadwell "grandstand" near the mountain...

Cadwell "grandstand" near the mountain any good??? if you can't get track access just got to tip all the speccys out, at Luchtime it should be easy to lure them out with a few packets of crisps:D

I...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 18-Aug-2009, 16:55
Replies: 32
Views: 12,964
Posted By Ray
Have a look at the 2010 MotoGP calendar only...

Have a look at the 2010 MotoGP calendar only provisional but.....

12 September - San Marino & Riviera di Rimini - Misano


So WDW just before.

Ray.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Aug-2009, 17:22
Replies: 32
Views: 12,964
Posted By Ray
At long last, I wonder if its going to be close...

At long last, I wonder if its going to be close to a WSBK or motoGP event.

When will they come up with the date or do I just take all of september 2010 off:D

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2009, 11:58
Replies: 11
Views: 4,332
Posted By Ray
Those settings from PB are for the poverty...

Those settings from PB are for the poverty versions of the 996.:D Mr James has an r, almost the pinacle of the 916/996/998 series fitted with Ooooooohlins:lol:

29 rear 31 front wont be far away...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 15:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,088
Posted By Ray
I'm no fan of DB killers, i wouldn't be surprised...

I'm no fan of DB killers, i wouldn't be surprised if they are the cause of damage to the carbon sleaved termis due to the excess back pressure they cause.

I'm my experience it's over rich fueling...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 3,088
Posted By Ray
have a look...

have a look here

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/ducati-848/33166-de-cat-std-cans-2.html

Ray.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2009, 14:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,088
Posted By Ray
I know of a few who have cored the standard cans...

I know of a few who have cored the standard cans on a 1098. Not sure if that gets rid of the cat(s) on these bikes.

I'd be a bit wary of butchering a standard exhaust as what will you put on the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jul-2009, 19:10
Replies: 18
Views: 6,449
Posted By Ray
Now any Bike?................

Now any Bike?................
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jul-2009, 18:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,784
Posted By Ray
One "batch" of groups kicks off at 9...

One "batch" of groups kicks off at 9 and the other at 10? The msv weblink deffo says three sessions.

Give MSV a call if you have doubts.

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jun-2009, 18:06
Replies: 9
Views: 3,492
Posted By Ray
If I'd know I might have stopped you to buy one,...

If I'd know I might have stopped you to buy one, I thought the basket was was full of pidgeons. :lol:

Ray.
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 24-Jun-2009, 16:02
Replies: 8
Views: 9,889
Posted By Ray
There are very few places where a tracker can be...

There are very few places where a tracker can be hidden on a bike.

With any security device you have to ask what are you trying to achieve and which device, or devices can achieve that. You also...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jun-2009, 00:19
Replies: 22
Views: 7,958
Posted By Ray
Cadwell Park.......a grand two days

Thanks again to everyone involved in making the two days at cadwell happen.

The DSC team that organised it, the marshalls who manned their posts throughout the two days even in the downpour on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2009, 13:21
Replies: 20
Views: 5,663
Posted By Ray
You wouldn't draw a set of specs on the Mona Lisa...

You wouldn't draw a set of specs on the Mona Lisa 'cos you thought she might be squinting a bit...........would you?

Ducati did experiment with a double sided arm on the wsbk machines in Foggy's day...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2009, 17:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,951
Posted By Ray
Nice photoshop TP:eek: :lol: Ray.

Nice photoshop TP:eek: :lol:

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jun-2009, 22:37
Replies: 12
Views: 4,282
Posted By Ray
Had someone on the phone tonight asking about the...

Had someone on the phone tonight asking about the Trackday, hopefully another booking on the way.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2009, 23:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By Ray
You is da man!!:) Just got another fitted and...

You is da man!!:)

Just got another fitted and the old one says min thickness is 5.4 mm, Gawd knows why I couldn't spot it when it was on the bike.

Done a coupla hundred miles today and it's bedded...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jun-2009, 12:40
Replies: 26
Views: 5,124
Posted By Ray
Exactamundo, if you wanno blow yer top it's the...

Exactamundo, if you wanno blow yer top it's the local council's, nimby's etc who are the root cause of more and more restrictions on the UK's circuits.

It's got to the point where a council will act...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2009, 12:02
Replies: 13
Views: 4,406
Posted By Ray
My bike, a 998r has 20k plus on carbon sleeved...

My bike, a 998r has 20k plus on carbon sleeved termis and can pass a 105 db noise test.
They have never been repacked.

db killers on a bike are a last resort IMHO, sure they are a quick fix but I'd...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 01-Jun-2009, 11:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,945
Posted By Ray
There's usually a good turnout of Ducati's at...

There's usually a good turnout of Ducati's at this at the avaiation museum.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=78842

Ray
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 01-Jun-2009, 11:34
Replies: 3
Views: 3,740
Posted By Ray
One of the bikes foggy is riding was in getting a...

One of the bikes foggy is riding was in getting a looking at John Cellier's.
Whitham might be have a go round on it as well, jollied the owner up by telling him how the Whit managed to smash a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-May-2009, 21:56
Replies: 16
Views: 4,778
Posted By Ray
What RPM did you have it checked at? If the db...

What RPM did you have it checked at?

If the db killers are easy enough to fit/refit I'd just bring them as "insurance" no point bunging yer drainpipes up unless you really have to:D

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2009, 17:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,786
Posted By Ray
Brake cleaner. Get it from halfords or a local...

Brake cleaner. Get it from halfords or a local motor factors in an aerosol.

Just don't use it in a confined space and its pretty flammable as well.

Your bike must be a bit of a heavy breather to...
Forum: Tyres 28-May-2009, 19:28
Replies: 5
Views: 8,890
Posted By Ray
Hmmmm, those coloured tyres never really took off...

Hmmmm, those coloured tyres never really took off did they, can't understand why:rolleyes:

Maybe a great idea though for motoGP no need to wait for the tyre sheets to come up to commentary,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-May-2009, 19:04
Replies: 19
Views: 6,522
Posted By Ray
Some way to go to turn this...

Some way to go to turn this around

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=79165

A set apiece for a each rider might do it though:D

Maxxis are certainly working hard on marketing side....
Forum: New User Introductions 28-May-2009, 18:52
Replies: 3
Views: 3,259
Posted By Ray
Not sure how far north you are...........there's...

Not sure how far north you are...........there's only so far east you can go before you need a boat!!

We had a ride up to Whitby a short while ago

I'll have a litre of V power..............two...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2009, 18:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,072
Posted By Ray
I bought an MPL ally basket with titanium inserts...

I bought an MPL ally basket with titanium inserts a good while ago, it's done about 10,000 problem free miles so far on a 998 with a slipper. Cost about £100 IIRC

IMHO No alloy only basket is gonna...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 28-May-2009, 16:39
Replies: 12
Views: 15,397
Posted By Ray
Try a look...

Try a look here.

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/factfinder/search.asp?query=hdmi+lead&page=2

page 1 had some more expensive cables.

The only thing stellar about comet is the price.

Ray
Forum: Tyres 28-May-2009, 14:41
Replies: 5
Views: 8,890
Posted By Ray
Question Road tyre Brands....why so few?

I've been thinking..........

In recent years there has been an explosion in car road tyre brands from the cheapy whoflungdung ditchfinders to those that have established themselves in motorsport,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2009, 16:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,413
Posted By Ray
Just fill in the form and fax it off now. Job...

Just fill in the form and fax it off now.

Job done.

The form asks you to name a second preference if your preferred group is full, but nothing to stop you putting a note on the form that it's...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-May-2009, 14:01
Replies: 36
Views: 8,279
Posted By Ray
I'm not convinced of the instructing lineups...

I'm not convinced of the instructing lineups qualifications to talk complete borroxs.

They need to prove themselves...................

Track etiquette

Lord R’ or anyone of your noteworthy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2009, 11:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,572
Posted By Ray
You are going to struggle to get 98db or below...

You are going to struggle to get 98db or below with termis on a 748.

Every 3 db is either double or half the noise, depending whether or not you are getting louder or quieter.

I'd play safe and fit...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-May-2009, 21:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By Ray
:confused: I thought the signal for one more lap...

:confused: I thought the signal for one more lap was a yellow flag with a black cross??:D

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 16:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,752
Posted By Ray
The track costs more to hire at weekends as far...

The track costs more to hire at weekends as far as I know, weekdays with NL are normally £99, the sunday is £129, taking a day with no pay means I'm still a tenner ahead by doing a weekday:lol:

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 15:51
Replies: 36
Views: 8,279
Posted By Ray
Does it have an odd number of cylinders, can't...

Does it have an odd number of cylinders, can't just tell from the pics and I can't be bothered googling up some pics to compare crank cases and swing arms. :D

I suppose WJB won't be the only one...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 11:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,752
Posted By Ray
The info. on the booking form, PLEASE NOTE: 1/...

The info. on the booking form,

PLEASE NOTE:

1/ This track day is open to DSC members only riding Ducati’s on day 1 and/or any make of motorcycle on day 2. Non members will be required to join the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-May-2009, 22:30
Replies: 20
Views: 4,265
Posted By Ray
Snett results

http://www.theresults.co.uk/theresults/Results/2009/Motorsport/neweraresults_0524.pdf

Vale on fire in class A taking a double and the honours shared in Class B between Harriet and Cleggy. I hear the...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 15-May-2009, 19:03
Replies: 20
Views: 7,738
Posted By Ray
Did you try...

Did you try this?

http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/anythinggoes/archive/2009/05/15/culinary-tips-from-the-nurburgring.aspx

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2009, 15:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Ray
I've paid up to have suspension tweaked at a no...

I've paid up to have suspension tweaked at a no limits track day, and it was deffo better for the the track but I revert to the original settings for the road.

You get a set up sheet that shows...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2009, 01:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By Ray
Question Minimum rear disc thickness 998?

Anyone know what the minimum rear disc thickness is for a 998/996 Please?

Couldn't see anything stamped into it.

It looks like it is getting a bit thin.

Don't wanna go aftermarket, I'm guessing an...
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