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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 15:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By Iconic944ss
Isnt there a danger of just being good at one...

Isnt there a danger of just being good at one circuit though, instead of learning the underlying principles about how the corner/hill/hairpin (gup...gooseneck) needs to be ridden?

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jul-2005, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,721
Posted By Iconic944ss
I had a look in my Ducati history last night and...

I had a look in my Ducati history last night and the only thing I could find about the 600ss was that for a short while in 1996 (starting Oct 1995) they were produced with a stainless steel exhaust...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 00:59
Replies: 9
Views: 3,518
Posted By Iconic944ss
try listening for the fuel pump with your ear...

try listening for the fuel pump with your ear against the tank - could be the pump has died....

Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2005, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Iconic944ss
STrangely - some keeps advertise a track bike for...

STrangely - some keeps advertise a track bike for hire on ebay:

Ahhhhh, its changed now and is only for Cadwell but I'll put it here for a contact...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 15:35
Replies: 27
Views: 3,314
Posted By Iconic944ss
Never used the metal - I have the plastic one -...

Never used the metal - I have the plastic one - its doing ok but is looking a little grubby already.

The only slight problem so far is with the resevuoir bottle that connects into the pump. There is...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2005, 15:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,841
Posted By Iconic944ss
Seen these guys b4 in the past - but I dont think...

Seen these guys b4 in the past - but I dont think they are stocking the helmet you are after:

http://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/Main_Menu_Arai_CLEARANCE_HELMETS_392.html

Tyres - Guaranteed the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 15:05
Replies: 27
Views: 3,314
Posted By Iconic944ss
Search for Mityvac my friend, there is a...

Search for Mityvac my friend, there is a specialist place in the midlands (if I remember) that does the spares as well.

I got mine from Hein Gericke - £36.99 item no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 00:48
Replies: 27
Views: 3,314
Posted By Iconic944ss
Well.....I've used them on my rear brake and...

Well.....I've used them on my rear brake and found them superb but - not of any help over the std nipples when using a Mityvac.

They certainly make things easier on USD calipers.

Frank
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Jul-2005, 00:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By Iconic944ss
Rossco is well on the ball here. I've had quite...

Rossco is well on the ball here.

I've had quite a few bits from the USA with times varying from 14 days to 6 weeks. Thankfully all arriving eventually.
Sadly, the only bad experience I had was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jul-2005, 23:51
Replies: 44
Views: 9,044
Posted By Iconic944ss
Glad it worked out ok. I think there should be a...

Glad it worked out ok.

I think there should be a token prize for the oldest Duke at a TrackAttack.

:)

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jul-2005, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Iconic944ss
You boys and your toys :lol: Ali - nice one - if...

You boys and your toys :lol:

Ali - nice one - if you ever get tired of them carbs, you have a buyer ;)

Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jul-2005, 21:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,795
Posted By Iconic944ss
:barfy::pig::flame::eureka::bouncy::ninja::alien::...

:barfy::pig::flame::eureka::bouncy::ninja::alien::):(;):P:frog::sniff:;):devil::bouncy::ninja::ninja::saint::rodent::burn:...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2005, 20:30
Replies: 23
Views: 5,843
Posted By Iconic944ss
Stu, I think this is the guy I was thinking...

Stu,
I think this is the guy I was thinking of:

http://www.ducatipipemod.com

strangely, I do believe my SL pipes have rivets on them but sadly, I'm gonna leave em std in case I want to flog them...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jul-2005, 23:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,795
Posted By Iconic944ss
Excellent Idea - gives anyone a chance to have a...

Excellent Idea - gives anyone a chance to have a go in the best possible circumstances (weather permitting, hopefully !!!)

I hope the gods shine on you and everyone has a great day.

Frank

p.s. - I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jul-2005, 20:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,903
Posted By Iconic944ss
this guy sometimes gets...

this guy sometimes gets stuff:

http://www.alkamoto.co.uk/ducati/index_ss.htm

or bike enders - etc. etc.

Frank
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jul-2005, 00:19
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good question !!!! Any ideas about bloody...

Good question !!!!

Any ideas about bloody spongey 6-pot calipers :flame::flame::flame::flame:

Frank

PLEASE !!!!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2005, 15:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,855
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sounds like maybe the nasty 'litigation' word has...

Sounds like maybe the nasty 'litigation' word has reared its ugly little head once more ???

Frank
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2005, 14:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,312
Posted By Iconic944ss
I've had my road bike shake its head at me -...

I've had my road bike shake its head at me - which is my main reason for fitting one and it hasnt happened since.

There again - my trackbike also has a Toby damper and has not had a bad moment once...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2005, 00:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By Iconic944ss
Failing all that Eddie - lets just swap bikes...

Failing all that Eddie - lets just swap bikes :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2005, 00:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By Iconic944ss
Wee Hee - I'm famous! I must say in hind sight...

Wee Hee - I'm famous!

I must say in hind sight I'd probably go for either fully adjustable bars (Jota type or cyclecat) or change the top yoke for a drilled type - Lucas in Germany seem to do some...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2005, 23:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,832
Posted By Iconic944ss
New SS riders - Excellent suspension guide by Edwyun

He did it a while back but its always worth revisiting

:D

http://www.geocities.com/edwyun/suspen.html

Cheers - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2005, 23:45
Replies: 23
Views: 5,843
Posted By Iconic944ss
Sweet - I like the look of the gun-metal...

Sweet - I like the look of the gun-metal pipes.

Just dont melt ya number plate as I have seen happen in the past!

I seem to remember an artical about how to 'core' em as well somewhere ;)

Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jul-2005, 01:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
Posted By Iconic944ss
WJB did a great description a while back. Since...

WJB did a great description a while back.

Since we have been to Cadwell already for a TrackAttack - Croft gets my FULL backing - lol - that I'm only 20mins away has nothing to do with it !!!

Frank
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2005, 01:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By Iconic944ss
K+N oil filters have a built-in nut at the end so...

K+N oil filters have a built-in nut at the end so a torque wrench can be used if needed!

Frank
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 23:47
Replies: 21
Views: 2,567
Posted By Iconic944ss
lol - Ohhh no - a red bucket with a YELLOW handle...

lol - Ohhh no - a red bucket with a YELLOW handle ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jul-2005, 20:54
Replies: 41
Views: 10,686
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmmm - I can see both side of the fence here and...

Hmmmm - I can see both side of the fence here and I now feel a bit guilty for posting details of 100% TD's in the past (even though my only connection is as a happy customer).

I have recently been...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jul-2005, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers Guy - get booked up quick, places seem to...

Cheers Guy - get booked up quick, places seem to go fast.

Silent lap of the track vid - is available on my webspace:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/flsntl/Croft2002.avi

A one with on-board sound...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 12:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,231
Posted By Iconic944ss
Here is a link to an earlier discussion of...

Here is a link to an earlier discussion of this:

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=6410#pid59865

Good luck - Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 12:12
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By Iconic944ss
Spank - I think you really need to think hard and...

Spank - I think you really need to think hard and RIDE a 900ss before making a purchase. Even though I love my 900 to bits (in a love/hate) sort of way, its so alien to any Jap bike thaI think you...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jul-2005, 00:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cheers Guys - just about to have a soak - yep -...

Cheers Guys - just about to have a soak - yep - all ok ;)

I'm doing a Mick Boddice track school next month so I think Its good timing!

Quite a few Dukes at Croft today - a 749r for sale, a poorly...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 23:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Iconic944ss
sadly yes - an update, please see my altered...

sadly yes - an update, please see my altered original post !!!

F
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 23:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good topic and one that I'm acutely aware of...

Good topic and one that I'm acutely aware of after a slow Trackday at Croft today. I find myself trying to get the bike 'on its side' reasonably quickly but since I dont know the bike's maximun lean...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 00:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Iconic944ss
Croft in the morning - what a great start - NOT! - Kitty litter update

Spent all this morning putting the many, many wrong things right on the cheap bike we have just bought for my daughters 6th birthday - today (I can hear the Awwwwww's in the background...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jul-2005, 00:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,501
Posted By Iconic944ss
Welcome on board Iain - always good to see more...

Welcome on board Iain - always good to see more SS fans 'in the club'.

Come over to Croft or Cadwell sometime and have some fun on Track,
you know you want to (Twighlight zone music in...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jul-2005, 19:01
Replies: 23
Views: 5,843
Posted By Iconic944ss
You need to hit the 'Post reply' button so that...

You need to hit the 'Post reply' button so that you get an 'Attachment' box coming up a the bottom of the screen.

Hit 'Browse' - find the piccy on your your hard drive and...

Taa Daaa - hopefully...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 11:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By Iconic944ss
Thanx for the info - guess I need to repost this...

Thanx for the info - guess I need to repost this closer to the time then ;)

and I have to suffer riding a CBR600RR all day as well of course :lol:

Frank
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 11:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By Iconic944ss
Donington - timetable + early Ticket scrounging !

Hi all,

Well my puny plan has finally come together - on Fri 12th August I'm doing a Mick Boddice track training school at Darley Moor circuit.

The good bit being that this is nice an close to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jul-2005, 23:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,658
Posted By Iconic944ss
Yes, but sadly I have a very bad feeling it wont...

Yes, but sadly I have a very bad feeling it wont be seen in one piece.

Frank
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jul-2005, 22:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,658
Posted By Iconic944ss
900ss with an 851 seat unit? + other nice dukes

http://www.people.freenet.de/rauch./galerie/bilder/jochen.jpg

It mentions Spondon on the website as well???

http://www.900ss.de

Frank

OK - so I'm looking through the gallery anyway...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jul-2005, 19:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,734
Posted By Iconic944ss
thanx for the heads up - might just try and...

thanx for the heads up - might just try and squeeze this one in :)

Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jul-2005, 12:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,568
Posted By Iconic944ss
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Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jul-2005, 11:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,546
Posted By Iconic944ss
Look on the bright side Paul - could of been MUCH...

Look on the bright side Paul - could of been MUCH worse easily. Hope you got the bike sorted ok?

Frank
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jul-2005, 18:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,306
Posted By Iconic944ss
Interesting comments WJB....I've only ever found...

Interesting comments WJB....I've only ever found the bump after the chicane to be a problem but there again I know I'm not going fast enough anyway for it to matter that much.

Glad you enjoyed...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Jul-2005, 18:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,071
Posted By Iconic944ss
While I'm running 15/41T and just managing to get...

While I'm running 15/41T and just managing to get a std length chain to fit. This does not make stop/start progress any easier, as the clutch is quite heavy on mine but the accleration is fun!

I was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 18:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,306
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nice one Guys - I might just have to have a drive...

Nice one Guys - I might just have to have a drive over.

I'm booked in with 100% Bikes for the 12th but it looks like there are only 'fast' places left already and I am going to have to go and play...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2005, 00:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Posted By Iconic944ss
Cadburys boost I remember but, Curry...

Cadburys boost I remember but, Curry Boost......:)

It had better not be a Phal the night before...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 19:55
Replies: 38
Views: 4,194
Posted By Iconic944ss
Hmmmmmmm....fair enough from the DSC point of...

Hmmmmmmm....fair enough from the DSC point of view (I had a feeling litigation might be a sore point, somehow).

Oh, well - time for a consortium to get sorted NOW and save pennies / sort...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 16:35
Replies: 38
Views: 4,194
Posted By Iconic944ss
Good! I'm glad to see there are plenty of good...

Good!

I'm glad to see there are plenty of good ideas being kicked about and its also nice to see other sections are thinking along the same lines hopefully, with members interested as well.

Great...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 14:43
Replies: 38
Views: 4,194
Posted By Iconic944ss
DesmoDue rent a bike ????????????

Ok, heres a slightly crazy idea that occured to me recently.

Fingers crossed that DD continues into 2006, lets assume that someone has had their fun and wants to sell a DD bike.

How about the DSC...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2005, 14:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By Iconic944ss
Nah...forget 'em - Ohlins WSBK forks, that what...

Nah...forget 'em - Ohlins WSBK forks, that what we really want :D:D:D
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