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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 20:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,955
Posted By DJ Tera
Might have to.. a yellow bike will look pretty...

Might have to.. a yellow bike will look pretty odd with a red panel on it :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 20:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,955
Posted By DJ Tera
His best bet is to get some scuffed OEM panels...

His best bet is to get some scuffed OEM panels from ebay, I just got a 998R carbon panel to replace my screwed GRP one for the huge sum of 38 quid :lol:

No structural damage, just paint scratched :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 02:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,548
Posted By DJ Tera
Whatever you don't leave it as long as I did, I...

Whatever you don't leave it as long as I did, I assumed 16000 miles would be no problem for a chain and sprockets, for the last few hundred miles I could hear a strange sound from the back of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2004, 00:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By DJ Tera
Fair enough, I guess the only way to find out is...

Fair enough, I guess the only way to find out is to call em tomorrow!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 23:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By DJ Tera
No, but then neither did the DP ones I saw at a...

No, but then neither did the DP ones I saw at a dealers :puzzled:

How the hell do you bolt the heelguards on?! I was thinking of getting the larger corsa ones but can see anywhere to mount them...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 21:41
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Mate it ain't that bad, you get used to the...

Mate it ain't that bad, you get used to the clutch after a couple of rides through Central, and I deffo aint Schwarzegger :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 21:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,213
Posted By DJ Tera
Dunno bout them mate, but I got a set of DP...

Dunno bout them mate, but I got a set of DP copies brand new from ebay for £115 shipped, and the quality is pretty damn good :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2004, 21:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By DJ Tera
Who uses mirrors anyway - they only slow your...

Who uses mirrors anyway - they only slow your filtering :smug: :saint:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 12:46
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
LOL you didn't throw the packaging away did you?...

LOL you didn't throw the packaging away did you? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 15:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,374
Posted By DJ Tera
KLS Quickshifters

Anyone have any experience of them?
Managed to pick one up for 100 quid - now I know the old adage you get what you pay for, but been on their site and:

1. They are pretty damn pricey, around 600...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 04:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,485
Posted By DJ Tera
Nah!!!

A good result woulda been them replacing it and selling you the salvage for 3K :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 14:48
Replies: 31
Views: 4,319
Posted By DJ Tera
I'm glad my analogy helped ;)

I'm glad my analogy helped ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 14:40
Replies: 31
Views: 4,319
Posted By DJ Tera
Ricky you can have more than one kind of...

Ricky you can have more than one kind of 'tight'...


eg

ranging from tight as an 18yr old nun, to tight as a northern burd

Either of these extremes will provide dodgy handling, so you wanna aim...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 13:35
Replies: 22
Views: 4,161
Posted By DJ Tera
Nah it isn't streamline - their prices are...

Nah it isn't streamline - their prices are actually reasonable! :lol:

More than I can say for the guys on the leaflet :saint:

[Edited on 15-6-2004 by DJ Tera]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 12:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,551
Posted By DJ Tera
If you dont mention its been repaired then would...

If you dont mention its been repaired then would go for between 5000 and 6000, does it come with service history?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2004, 13:04
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Cheers geeza! Just one question - doesn't the...

Cheers geeza! Just one question - doesn't the reservoir get in the way of the clocks? Would a smaller one affect braking?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 23:00
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
I would have a rubber bung isolating the...

I would have a rubber bung isolating the reservoir from the yoke - I really can't see another way of mounting it :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 21:37
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Dumbass that I am I forgot to order a new...

Dumbass that I am I forgot to order a new mounting bracket for the reservoir DOH! :lol:
Took ages to saw away the little locating lug, its now bolted on....

I'm thinking of drilling a mounting hole...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 13:01
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Mike and I probably snapped up the last two...

Mike and I probably snapped up the last two :lol:

I went to www.carpimoto.it in the end - they had them in stock ready for delivery....

If you have a VAT code you just stick it on the order form...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 12:39
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Not very Italian-like!!

Just got mine this morning - only confirmed the order at 4pm yesterday - took less than 18 hours to get here from Italy - these guys are GOOD :sing:

Guys, the quality of this machined version...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 18:10
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Antonye the 2nd link is the 999 type radial...

Antonye the 2nd link is the 999 type radial cylinder - should fit straight on and comes with a brake switch - looks crap though!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 15:59
Replies: 30
Views: 7,746
Posted By DJ Tera
The lips (its gettin worse :lol:) on the wheel...

The lips (its gettin worse :lol:) on the wheel are about 3mm wide from what I remember - it's been so long (even worse :lol: )

[Edited on 10-6-2004 by DJ Tera]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2004, 15:55
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Just the m/cyl mate (19mm), it comes with a brake...

Just the m/cyl mate (19mm), it comes with a brake switch, and I was told to use the original brakeline and reservoir :)

Should be here by Monday - tax free too, gotta love the Italians!...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 21:55
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Don't matter - Mikes listened to reason and...

Don't matter - Mikes listened to reason and sensibly gone for the Discacciati radial cylinders :P

Mine should be here by Monday too :sing:

[Edited on 9-6-2004 by DJ Tera]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 21:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,485
Posted By DJ Tera
Do what they do to us - offer them an offensively...

Do what they do to us - offer them an offensively low figure! :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 20:47
Replies: 30
Views: 7,746
Posted By DJ Tera
Sorry to dissapoint ya Tim but an inch is MUCH...

Sorry to dissapoint ya Tim but an inch is MUCH bigger than you think - evidently! :D

[Edited on 9-6-2004 by DJ Tera]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 16:34
Replies: 26
Views: 3,284
Posted By DJ Tera
But isnt force also related to area??...

But isnt force also related to area?? :puzzled:


Force = pressure/area

Therefore pressure = force X area

or something :puzzled::puzzled:

Its been too many party night since my A-levels 7 years...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2004, 16:19
Replies: 52
Views: 12,110
Posted By DJ Tera
Don't go for the Brembo, it is way overpriced for...

Don't go for the Brembo, it is way overpriced for what it is (cast, no brake switch etc)

http://www.redracingparts.com/en/product/mastercyldiscacc.htm

CNC machined, brake light switch fitted (a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 20:30
Replies: 30
Views: 7,746
Posted By DJ Tera
Nothing wrong with TT100s, the perfect...

Nothing wrong with TT100s, the perfect accompaniment to any RED bike ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By DJ Tera
Having spoken with the shop and DUK, I have been...

Having spoken with the shop and DUK, I have been told to bring the bike for inspection - great, bike is in bits at the mo :rolleye:

Now my questions are -

1. Would I be entitled to request a loan...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 15:21
Replies: 30
Views: 7,746
Posted By DJ Tera
The answer is.....

run a D208GPa Fatty :D :D

190/67/17 :o :devil:

FWIW I ran bridgestone and pirelli 180 on the 6" rim and felt like total shite, but a D208Gpa 180 ran fine albeit spinning up out of druids - fun...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2004, 12:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By DJ Tera
Chewing gum is fuel proof :)

Chewing gum is fuel proof :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2004, 11:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
Posted By DJ Tera
It looks like the Invisible Man is doing her from...

It looks like the Invisible Man is doing her from behind! :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 23:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By DJ Tera
:lol::lol::lol: you bitch! :D :frog:

:lol::lol::lol: you bitch! :D :frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 22:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By DJ Tera
Cleaning it wouldnt have made a difference - its...

Cleaning it wouldnt have made a difference - its where the tubes have been rubbing on the frame!!

I don't think wear and tear applies to something as major as the cycle frame? :puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 22:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,418
Posted By DJ Tera
It depends on what tyre you run - I ran 190/50...

It depends on what tyre you run - I ran 190/50 bt012 and a 190/55 rennsport with no troubles, stuck a 180/55 D208GPa and it wore hole within 200miles :puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 19:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,275
Posted By DJ Tera
Frame Painting under warranty?

The more I strip the bike the more I notice the appalling finish on the frame of a supposed 10K bike :mad:

Around where the airtubes go (amongst other areas) there seems to be a fair bit of rust...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2004, 16:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,501
Posted By DJ Tera
Its been down for a while now:( You sure they...

Its been down for a while now:(

You sure they are gonna bring it back up?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By DJ Tera
Its in the conservatory and the beam wouldnt...

Its in the conservatory and the beam wouldnt support a moped, let alone a duke ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 17:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By DJ Tera
Problem is to get at one of the bolts securing...

Problem is to get at one of the bolts securing the manifold to the engine, I need to take the cooler off etc.

Will the bike tip forward if i jack it up from the crankcase?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2004, 16:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,604
Posted By DJ Tera
Where can I jack the bike up from?

The bike is currently up on a front stand and an Abba stand (thanks to CK for lending it to me :D) but I need to drop the forks, obviously this isnt a possibility while its up on the front...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 20:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,485
Posted By DJ Tera
Sounds like it will be written off - definitely a...

Sounds like it will be written off - definitely a good thing, as then you can buy it back off em for very little wedge, would make a good basis for a trackbike ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 13:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,319
Posted By DJ Tera
you won't be able to change the geometry just by...

you won't be able to change the geometry just by replacing the top yoke - think of it as just a way of linking the forks to the steering damper and you'll see what i mean.

You may have loosened the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2004, 17:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By DJ Tera
If the brake lever is functional then its fine :D...

If the brake lever is functional then its fine :D

My 998s been down on the right twice and Im still on the original lever ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 22:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,058
Posted By DJ Tera
TPS might buggered, or the throttle bodies might...

TPS might buggered, or the throttle bodies might need syncing
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 17:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,220
Posted By DJ Tera
Nigel, along with Nelly, Old Yella and a select...

Nigel, along with Nelly, Old Yella and a select few others have become enlightened ;)

I'm betting his avatar merely reflects this - am I right Nige? ;):D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2004, 13:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,898
Posted By DJ Tera
Only if they can tell its a 853 without stripping...

Only if they can tell its a 853 without stripping the engine ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 14:23
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By DJ Tera
Twins need a little more revs than an inline 4 -...

Twins need a little more revs than an inline 4 - whereas with a blade you can probably pull away at 2,000 revs, the big pistons on a twin mean you need a bit more, say 3,000-500, especially when...
Forum: Monsters 24-May-2004, 19:52
Replies: 8
Views: 5,089
Posted By DJ Tera
HM over in Orpington are probably the best dyno...

HM over in Orpington are probably the best dyno centre in the M25, its a bit of a trek but definitely worth it!

If you're gonna sell out 600+ on pipes it seems a bit daft not to buy a new filter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2004, 14:44
Replies: 17
Views: 2,471
Posted By DJ Tera
PB - how tall are you? I'm only 5ft 8 with...

PB - how tall are you? I'm only 5ft 8 with 32" legs, the back of my 998 is jacked up nearly as far as it will go, and I can still put both feet flat on the ground, so unless you're even shorter then...
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