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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2004, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,188
Posted By uncledunnie
Before getting my 999 engine tweaked I was...

Before getting my 999 engine tweaked I was speaking with Pro-Twins. They advised me that they had suffered several collet failures and recommended as a result a change to a stronger items. They sell...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2004, 14:30
Replies: 53
Views: 9,840
Posted By uncledunnie
Harv and everyone else, Dave Wood (as in BSB...

Harv and everyone else,

Dave Wood (as in BSB Dave Wood) can lay his hands on several sets of Chicken Hawk warmers maybe as many as 8. £150 per set. 01296 336750.

Cheapest I've seen Tyr Sox...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 19:15
Replies: 53
Views: 9,840
Posted By uncledunnie
Having carried out some research it appears that...

Having carried out some research it appears that we will be liable for import duty and VAT on goods supplied from the USA.

If the TARIC code I used is correct (8714190000) then duty will be applied...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 12:36
Replies: 53
Views: 9,840
Posted By uncledunnie
Harv, if you can let me have your email address...

Harv,

if you can let me have your email address I will forward a copy of their quotation to you.

I believe the logo's are free on 5+ orders but at around £145 per set the offer is very good...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2004, 12:12
Replies: 53
Views: 9,840
Posted By uncledunnie
I contacted Tyr Sox in the US for a quote based...

I contacted Tyr Sox in the US for a quote based on 8 sets of 240v warmers(although 5+ is needed for the lowest price)

They are prepared to sell them to us at the trade price and will logo up the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 13:16
Replies: 53
Views: 9,840
Posted By uncledunnie
Harv, I am in the market for a set too, planning...

Harv,

I am in the market for a set too, planning to look at Ally Pally this weekend.

Like you I have done a little research and would be pleased to hear from anyone with particular...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2004, 13:53
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By uncledunnie
Jools, you are right the total cost is alot but...

Jools,

you are right the total cost is alot but its not necessary to spend on the big pipes or the related head work to get the engine right.

What has made a significant difference is the blue...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2004, 11:15
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By uncledunnie
Costings............. not as bad as you might...

Costings.............

not as bad as you might think......

Full 57 ti system, filters and ecu £1500 (negociated with the dealer when I bought the bike)

Full monty £945 plus £240 parts. remember...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2004, 10:56
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By uncledunnie
bhp plot...............

bhp plot...............
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2004, 10:56
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By uncledunnie
Torque plot.................

Torque plot.................
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2004, 10:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,789
Posted By uncledunnie
interesting one that, carbonworld.de state an...

interesting one that, carbonworld.de state an extra 4-8bhp with their tubes!!

They don't say with what state of engine tune tho!
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2004, 13:36
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By uncledunnie
999s fettling.........

Some info that any one planning to tweak their 999 might find interesting.

Last autumn I fitted the full 57mm Termi system with DP ECU and filters to my S.

The bike was run for the rest of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jan-2004, 18:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,657
Posted By uncledunnie
I have corresponded with PRF Racekits regarding...

I have corresponded with PRF Racekits regarding Dibbles lead and this is what they had to say.

"The kits will be available approximatly the second week of February. The price of a full kit will be...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Dec-2003, 15:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,760
Posted By uncledunnie
Following a strip down I can confirm that my...

Following a strip down I can confirm that my rockers and cams were all in perfect order at 3000mls.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Dec-2003, 10:06
Replies: 9
Views: 3,789
Posted By uncledunnie
I've since seen the QB items, big money...

I've since seen the QB items, big money tho'.

My understanding also is that the 999 air tubes deal with resonance noise reduction by having a smaller tube formed in the plastic at 90 deg...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2003, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,760
Posted By uncledunnie
My triple 9 is undergoing open heart surgery at...

My triple 9 is undergoing open heart surgery at the moment. I will let you know if the cams and rockers are ok in a couple of weeks time.

Mine has 3K on the clock.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2003, 18:53
Replies: 8
Views: 3,509
Posted By uncledunnie
As Rock Store rightly said be carefull when...

As Rock Store rightly said be carefull when washing down when the open cover is fitted.

The open cover not only ventilates but should provide the clutch with protection during an off. You may have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2003, 17:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By uncledunnie
Mmmm..... My last few bids on the bodywork were...

Mmmm.....

My last few bids on the bodywork were immediately beaten.

Drew the line at £400 - maybe worth more than that to someone else.

Same thing happened a couple of weeks ago. Low and behold I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2003, 12:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By uncledunnie
A spy in the camp! Just hope there's a...

A spy in the camp!

Just hope there's a sensible reserve price.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2003, 10:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By uncledunnie
My understanding of the process is that it...

My understanding of the process is that it increases the wear resistance of the OEM plating thereby extending the life of the component.

I do not believe that it is a miracle cure for failing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2003, 19:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,523
Posted By uncledunnie
my triple 9 is off to Sigma Performance this...

my triple 9 is off to Sigma Performance this saturday for some engine work.

3k on the clock. I'll let you know if they find anything wrong with the cams/rockers.

I'm having them...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Oct-2003, 16:35
Replies: 9
Views: 3,789
Posted By uncledunnie
I've just spoken to the chaps at Casoli,...

I've just spoken to the chaps at Casoli, they only make the covers, not the tubes themselves.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2003, 15:06
Replies: 8
Views: 4,199
Posted By uncledunnie
I agree, Termi's look (and behave) the...

I agree, Termi's look (and behave) the best.

The Agraphobic system might be cheaper but did you notice that it only had one pipe connected to the rear box?

Guess it just depends on what you...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2003, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,789
Posted By uncledunnie
Air tubes

Following on from Stephens recent post on the D57 thread........

The 998 board had a thread a while ago about air tubes, restrictors, etc.

I understand the 999 has helmholtz resonators (posh name...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2003, 09:51
Replies: 9
Views: 4,040
Posted By uncledunnie
Just thought I'd add my bit for what its...

Just thought I'd add my bit for what its worth....

I moved from an R1 to a 999s bip. Within 20 miles I knew it was the right choice. The 999 just feels so together, the difference between the 2...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2003, 11:00
Replies: 6
Views: 3,061
Posted By uncledunnie
thanks for the lead Keefyboy. My names on the...

thanks for the lead Keefyboy.

My names on the list - lets see what happens......

Get a new set of tyres too :D
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2003, 10:12
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
Interesting point about about the factory set rev...

Interesting point about about the factory set rev limit. My dyno run suggested that had the limit of been set higher the motor would have kept pulling.

It has been suggested to me that the DP ECU...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2003, 14:27
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
hope this works!!

hope this works!!
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2003, 14:20
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
hope this works!!

hope this works!!
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2003, 18:28
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
the last post should of had a dyno scan attached....

the last post should of had a dyno scan attached. It said 139.10. I'll work on it later.

My dyno chap overlaid heavily modified 996 and 998 charts, poki-est Duke on the dyno ever.

Relative I...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2003, 18:15
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
Out of the box, 2 dry run fits, no CO2 mods, no...

Out of the box, 2 dry run fits, no CO2 mods, no cam dialling........
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2003, 18:34
Replies: 6
Views: 3,061
Posted By uncledunnie
Hope this is ok Chris 10 st rider: Front preload...

Hope this is ok Chris

10 st rider:
Front preload 7 turns from full in
Front compression 9 clicks out from full in
Front rebound 9 clicks out from full in
Rear preload 24mm thread above collar
Rear...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Sep-2003, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,061
Posted By uncledunnie
MCN 999s suspenders....

Has anyone tried out their recently published "improved" settings?

I did, mmmm......

and they don't work for me.

I fall in the "larger" of the 2 categories.....
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Sep-2003, 20:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Posted By uncledunnie
Stephens, you clearly are very lucky and have...

Stephens,

you clearly are very lucky and have the resources to set up your bike as you wish. Many of the guys here would like to spend £1k-£2k on a DP system and expect more than just some extra...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2003, 19:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,373
Posted By uncledunnie
Take a look at the Casoli (.co.uk) web site as...

Take a look at the Casoli (.co.uk) web site as well. They do a couple of systems, s/s and carbon which are cheaper than the Termi's.

Personally I don't like the look of the rear box on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2003, 21:27
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
I used a large soft faced...

I used a large soft faced hammer.......

Ooohps!

Same result tho'.

Just fitted a 14t lightweight front sprocket. Since my bike gets used mostly on the road I wanted to make it a bit more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 17:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By uncledunnie
I experience the same noise when engaging 1st and...

I experience the same noise when engaging 1st and taking off. However I do not have a smooth transition into first, it is a mixture of noise and clutch slip. I have a Bucci/DP lightweight slipper...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2003, 16:34
Replies: 36
Views: 7,732
Posted By uncledunnie
Daytona (Kawasaki) Ruislip, Middx (01895-675511)...

Daytona (Kawasaki) Ruislip, Middx (01895-675511) have a 2 grey 748S's inthe showroom. A bip and a mono.

I bought my 999s there. Talk to Chris, you could get a good deal, I did.

They are both...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2003, 16:21
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
Stephens, first impressions? Worth the money?...

Stephens, first impressions?

Worth the money? Big pipes still a good starting point?
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2003, 09:37
Replies: 12
Views: 4,965
Posted By uncledunnie
I have the DP/Bucci branded lightweight slipper...

I have the DP/Bucci branded lightweight slipper clutch fitted.

There was a thread recently on the 998 board recently about clutch take-up noise.

Same noise on take off and when giving it some stick...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2003, 09:26
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
Checked the circumference in a few places and did...

Checked the circumference in a few places and did some maths, then checked the od with a vernier. 57/58mm was the consistant result.

Makes you feel sorry for the people who buy the D50 system!!

I...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Sep-2003, 10:03
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
Sorry to hear about the quality of the JHP system...

Sorry to hear about the quality of the JHP system Stehens. Believe me the DP system isn't the best either and I had a 6 months wait too!!!

I had to de-burr the pipes, tidy-up the manifold pipe...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Sep-2003, 00:09
Replies: 2
Views: 3,223
Posted By uncledunnie
spanky bike. who painted your wheels?

spanky bike.

who painted your wheels?
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2003, 12:59
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
The earliest that the bike will be on a dyno is...

The earliest that the bike will be on a dyno is November, its off to Sigma Performance this Autumn for a "Full Monty" and hopefully the magic they work will optimise the effect of the new pipes...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2003, 10:57
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
picky....

picky....
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2003, 10:56
Replies: 31
Views: 9,518
Posted By uncledunnie
D57 Termi\'s

First impressions.

Weight, not sure how much the titanium rear box saves but the bike definately feels lighter, both on the move and when being pushed around.

Sound, they wail. I could'nt see...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2003, 08:29
Replies: 11
Views: 6,068
Posted By uncledunnie
After 6 months wait my full termi kit with the...

After 6 months wait my full termi kit with the titanium rear box for my S has arrived and is being fitted right now. Its the 57mm system and a bloody plumbers nightmare. The pipes run equal lengths -...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jun-2003, 10:20
Replies: 8
Views: 4,168
Posted By uncledunnie
my 999 has a 36mm rear wheel nut. You may find it...

my 999 has a 36mm rear wheel nut. You may find it difficult to get a socket that size with a 1/2 " sq. drive, which means a 3/4" drive with a 3/4 to 1/2 drive reducer - assuming you have a 1/2" drive...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2003, 19:04
Replies: 2
Views: 4,135
Posted By uncledunnie
A quick update that may help others. Being...

A quick update that may help others.

Being entirely peeed off I complained to Ducati UK and received a reply as follows...

"Good Morning Duncan,
Ducati Performance is not an independent company...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2003, 23:20
Replies: 5
Views: 4,347
Posted By uncledunnie
I get a an odd noise too when letting the clutch...

I get a an odd noise too when letting the clutch out. I don't remeber it doing that when it was new, but then so were the clutch plates.

The clutch is currently running with standard plates....
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