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Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 19:54
Replies: 7
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Posted By wilf
Well done, got some cash to throw at the 620 then...

Well done, got some cash to throw at the 620 then :eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2006, 19:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Posted By wilf
these can be really tricky ones or you may get...

these can be really tricky ones or you may get lucky and get it first time, can only be a few things really.

would be worth getting a good mechanic to put the diagnostic tester on it.

good luck.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2006, 19:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Posted By wilf
did you use a loose car battery or with it still...

did you use a loose car battery or with it still on the car?

the ECU's can be damaged by jumping the bike off a running car, pretty unlikely but possible?

if it was a loose battery just hooked up...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2006, 18:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Posted By wilf
if i knew that i would be a very rich man! my...

if i knew that i would be a very rich man!

my guess...

When sensors, electrical connections etc, work ok when you're out riding then not work the next time it fires up. my theory is that heat...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2006, 18:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Posted By wilf
Does it work at all? or is it 'lazy' sometimes...

Does it work at all? or is it 'lazy' sometimes they dont move until the revs are about 4k,

If so, I have seen it on 998S models, need to check the flywheel rpm sensor on a DDS system, there is a...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2006, 20:49
Replies: 21
Views: 6,015
Posted By wilf
MEGA ! Looks top Ace. well worth the...

MEGA !

Looks top Ace. well worth the effort.

didnt think that bike would stay looking standard for long!

:D
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2006, 15:12
Replies: 21
Views: 6,015
Posted By wilf
thats cool, pics when its fitted please!! why...

thats cool, pics when its fitted please!!

why are you on the internet? you should be in the garage getting it together!:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2006, 19:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,996
Posted By wilf
either fuel filter - replace AND clean out the...

either
fuel filter - replace AND clean out the tank, condensation/rust/dirt in the tank is why it would be blocked in the first place and will do the same to new one. (most likey)

or

Injectors...
Forum: Monsters 16-Mar-2006, 19:11
Replies: 28
Views: 10,771
Posted By wilf
Nellys got it right, this will be the bike of the...

Nellys got it right, this will be the bike of the year for sure.

50mm system for the S4RS is available, we've pre ordered them so i'll post some pics when they arrive. got to be a must for this...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Mar-2006, 23:34
Replies: 21
Views: 4,057
Posted By wilf
Revised Ducati Performance pricing

The full 57mm termi systems (with air filter/ECU) from Ducati are now £1800 ish!:o not £1400. so the upgrade kit is due a price hike any day now. if you can find one in stock you may get the 2005...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2006, 13:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By wilf
why dont they fit?? does the damper get in the...

why dont they fit??

does the damper get in the way?

I've put a complete set of yokes from a 999 on a 748 streetfighter (dont ask, was at customers request) but didnt use the damper. they fit the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2006, 12:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,229
Posted By wilf
If your 748 is not an E Model, it will fit no...

If your 748 is not an E Model, it will fit no problem.

Top yoke fits too, looks good but is heavier.

good luck.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 22:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By wilf
that must be a typo, must mean unstressed. or...

that must be a typo, must mean unstressed.

or someone out there doesnt want me to finish the season:puzzled::puzzled:

Thanks nelly, looks like i'm playing with the lathe after work tomorrow!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 18:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By wilf
Thought about this, does anyone know how the...

Thought about this, does anyone know how the strength would be effected by drilling bolts??

I've got plenty of Titanium bolts on there and most of the big ones come drillled.

I remember something...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 12:11
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By wilf
Thanks, you are bang on there, Martin in the...

Thanks, you are bang on there, Martin in the workshop is 30kgs lighter than me! so when he's on his road 998 and i'm on the 748 race bike the rider/bike combined is the same!

bring on the slimfast!
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2006, 01:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,923
Posted By wilf
ian, we're getting lots of interest in this but i...

ian, we're getting lots of interest in this but i really want to get some on bikes before i start shouting about it.

testing testing and more testing..
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2006, 01:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By wilf
whats the lightest a 748 can get then?

Having gone as far as i can with getting power from my 748/853 i am now planning to get as much weight off it as possible for the start of the season.

done just about all i can think of, at the end...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2006, 01:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,923
Posted By wilf
Hi, we've just finished playing with a newly...

Hi, we've just finished playing with a newly designed quick action throttle for our 999 for this year, its just a replacement throttle tube with a new lobe to make the first 30% of the twist take up...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2006, 23:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By wilf
good luck Paul see you sometime mid week...

good luck Paul

see you sometime mid week then:lol::lol::lol:

may be in my interest to get this one running well.....:eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2006, 23:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By wilf
Ignor the labels on the eprom chips they are...

Ignor the labels on the eprom chips they are often on the wrong way round.

Instead, note the notch out of one of the ends (a semi circle notch out of one end of the top of the chip)

make sure the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2006, 12:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,281
Posted By wilf
748 SP has steel rods but the race type...

748 SP has steel rods but the race type (basically lots stronger than standard and about the same weight)

748SPS has Ti rods but not the race style, so lighter than standard and a little stronger...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Feb-2006, 00:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,004
Posted By wilf
Yup, Gates make the belts for Ducati, you can get...

Yup, Gates make the belts for Ducati, you can get them from a motorfactor type dealer. prices arn't very different though and you have to trust the guy on the parts counter to get it right.

The Duc...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 02:00
Replies: 33
Views: 5,941
Posted By wilf
mmmm fim ultimap... always a good idea! power to...

mmmm fim ultimap... always a good idea! power to the back wheel too!!!!

see you soon dude.

W.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 01:43
Replies: 33
Views: 5,941
Posted By wilf
Harv748, Visual check of the fork oil, does...

Harv748,

Visual check of the fork oil, does that work for engine oil too? :lol:

Tottaly agree, information is power! its amazing how many customers want to book in there bikes and dont even ask...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 01:09
Replies: 33
Views: 5,941
Posted By wilf
Fork strips are the main reason for the labour...

Fork strips are the main reason for the labour charg in the big service, there is no point just pouring out the old oil and putting new in. the old oil sits in the bottom of the cartridge and valves,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 17:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,591
Posted By wilf
No worries, forgot it has the italian bit on...

No worries, forgot it has the italian bit on there.

wilf
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 14:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,526
Posted By wilf
No worries, let me know if you need them. Are...

No worries, let me know if you need them.

Are you doing the heads / Service yourself?

we do a collection service for a top end refresh, as lots of guys service the bikes themselves but dont want to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 13:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,591
Posted By wilf
heres a few pics of the one i have for those of...

heres a few pics of the one i have for those of you who have u2u'd me.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6681/carbon998rsseat7wb.jpg...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,526
Posted By wilf
You can measure the stretch of the valves but if...

You can measure the stretch of the valves but if its a strada or BP (ie not SP cams) then they should be fine for another 24000 miles yet, more likely to need guides and stem seals though and well...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 21:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,591
Posted By wilf
I've got a genuine Ducati Corse race carbon fibre...

I've got a genuine Ducati Corse race carbon fibre one from a 998RS-02, red/white painted from factory. very smart! new in the box.

No light cut outs though. so you'd need to cut them to fit if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 20:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,633
Posted By wilf
You should be ok with the smaller battery. The...

You should be ok with the smaller battery.

The 998 has a shorter stroke crank, so, like the 748, its easier to turn over (less piston travel per rev) the smaller batteries are ok on 748/916/998 but...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 19-Feb-2006, 20:56
Replies: 9
Views: 5,989
Posted By wilf
You should be ok with the smaller battery. The...

You should be ok with the smaller battery.

The 998 has a shorter stroke crank, so, like the 748, its easier to turn over (less piston travel per rev) the smaller batteries are ok on 748/916/998 but...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Jan-2006, 19:19
Replies: 42
Views: 8,397
Posted By wilf
Arai every time, I crash more than most and...

Arai every time,

I crash more than most and although it gets expensive destroying Arai's they are always worth it.

Arai put a lot into the design and production of RACE helmets, they dont pretent...
Forum: Monsters 31-Dec-2005, 14:19
Replies: 5
Views: 3,074
Posted By wilf
Sad but true, the full system does cover the oil...

Sad but true, the full system does cover the oil drain plug.

Most of the full race systems that are oversize (54mm +) on the 748>996 series cover the oil filter, makes for a painfull oil change...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Dec-2005, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By wilf
Swingarm / engine mount bolt. (the big one) can...

Swingarm / engine mount bolt. (the big one) can be a pig to get out. other than that pretty simple stuff.

mind you.. taking things apart always is - ever stripped a watch apart as a kid ????:(

Its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Nov-2005, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By wilf
Hi Nelly has covered the main points, piston...

Hi

Nelly has covered the main points, piston weight is very important and i would recommend a full balance (but it is loads more labour). Also setting squish clearance and piston to valve...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2005, 21:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By wilf
what bike / year is it?

what bike / year is it?
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Nov-2005, 21:32
Replies: 11
Views: 2,504
Posted By wilf
dont forget your DSC members discount...

dont forget your DSC members discount :bouncy::bouncy::bouncy:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Nov-2005, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,976
Posted By wilf
Thanks Guys, its always great to get some...

Thanks Guys, its always great to get some positive feedback. Good dealers really try hard to be the best we can and i cant tell you how good it feels to be appreciated.

There are a few (very few)...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Nov-2005, 20:10
Replies: 21
Views: 4,057
Posted By wilf
The termi upgrade kit is avialable for the...

The termi upgrade kit is avialable for the 999S-05, as written above, it converts the asymetric half system into the 57mm full system.

the downside... you have to take your termi end can apart and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2005, 15:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By wilf
There are two types of top fairing, road and race...

There are two types of top fairing, road and race (corse part), the race part requires air tubes with larger openings so it looks like someone has used those road tubes on a race top fairing and cut...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Nov-2005, 18:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,534
Posted By wilf
Hi, Not an uncommon problem, the white header...

Hi, Not an uncommon problem, the white header tank can spring a leak and spray coolant out when it gets hot an the system gets to pressure, if its not under warranty then they cost £19 ish.

pretty...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 01:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By wilf
full throttle, full speed, full fat , full...

full throttle, full speed, full fat , full caffeine, half termi.... doesnt seem right!
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 00:55
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By wilf
ace, sorry, reply overlapped with yours. cool,...

ace,

sorry, reply overlapped with yours.

cool, talk to craig, will give you a part ex on your asymetric kit if you want a deal on the full system, may make it sensible money!
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 00:52
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By wilf
ace, you need to keep your end can and carbon...

ace,

you need to keep your end can and carbon cover to go with the upgrade kit.

so you an sell the asymetric link pipe, (worth about £100 ish )

You could sell the ECU for the asyemetric but, as...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 00:39
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By wilf
Aye up Ace, its the upgrade kit for your 05 999S...

Aye up Ace,

its the upgrade kit for your 05 999S Termi.

Your bike comes with the 'asymetric' half system, so this is the upgrade pipework that uses your Termi end can to upgrade to the full 57mm...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 01:44
Replies: 30
Views: 4,267
Posted By wilf
ace, you northerners do ave some funny ways, by...

ace, you northerners do ave some funny ways, by eck

looks good tho, bit of originality never did any harm!
Forum: Monsters 05-Oct-2005, 23:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,655
Posted By wilf
the 2001 S4 has an immobilosor built in that can...

the 2001 S4 has an immobilosor built in that can be a bit odd.

If you turn on the ignition key and leave it more than 15 seconds before starting it the immobilsor can cut in. so it just turns over,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Oct-2005, 23:33
Replies: 106
Views: 27,397
Posted By wilf
Anytime Paul, had to do something to cheer you up...

Anytime Paul, had to do something to cheer you up with those lap times:lol:

Seriously, thanks to all at DSC, Steve and i had a mega day, even seemed to get the hang of the track by the last...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 17:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By wilf
what's the gen on lap timers/stopwatches/onbike...

what's the gen on lap timers/stopwatches/onbike camera's etc for the DSC days, not been on one before. I know some track days dont like timing etc.. and dont want to upset anyone by breaking the...
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