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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 15:09
Replies: 45
Views: 4,846
Posted By Mr_S
I'd hate to have seen it last year then. I was...

I'd hate to have seen it last year then.

I was there at the end of June, and my driveway's bigger than the runoff around the hairpin etc...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 13:19
Replies: 45
Views: 4,846
Posted By Mr_S
Oooh, no. What a great corner that is. I was...

Oooh, no. What a great corner that is. I was seriously intimidated by that before I went around it, by the end of the day I was destroying sliders round there quite happily :)

The mountain section...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 11:58
Replies: 45
Views: 4,846
Posted By Mr_S
Can't find a copy down here though....

Can't find a copy down here though....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 00:16
Replies: 73
Views: 15,769
Posted By Mr_S
Send them home. Make it very clear right at the...

Send them home.

Make it very clear right at the beginning of the day, break the rule, and you're going home. Been on a few days that do this, and everyone abides by the rules. It's harsh, but for a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 23:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,902
Posted By Mr_S
I bought a set of heads barrels and pistons from...

I bought a set of heads barrels and pistons from a bike that had it's bottom end destroyed after only 1500 miles.

My original plan was to swap the heads completely after a bit of re-working, however...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 16:34
Replies: 55
Views: 9,743
Posted By Mr_S
fan blades broken, not shifting enough air, and...

fan blades broken, not shifting enough air, and binding causing a massive current drain resulting in the electrical system being overworked blah blah blah...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 11:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,613
Posted By Mr_S
To try and locate a leak, dust the joints down...

To try and locate a leak, dust the joints down lightly with talc, apply a little pressure to the lever (tie wrap or similar) then leave overnight.

If there's a slight leak the fluid will the forced...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2005, 00:53
Replies: 89
Views: 21,952
Posted By Mr_S
20 years with rough years of ownership 1985 Puch...

20 years with rough years of ownership

1985 Puch Maxi (Yellow & Chrome)
1986 C70
86 DT100 - air cooled
86-88 DT175 - air cooled
88 - 90 AR 125
91-93 FZR 600
92 -93 XJ 600
During this break I went to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Jul-2005, 00:36
Replies: 39
Views: 7,260
Posted By Mr_S
The only session I put the video camera on, and...

The only session I put the video camera on, and Loz goes in after the tyres are warm...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 12:03
Replies: 73
Views: 15,769
Posted By Mr_S
That's why I dropped to the group below :) No...

That's why I dropped to the group below :)

No idiots in the yellow group, although we did have a stroker lose an exhaust in the session after lunch(got the video to extract of that little incident)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 11:52
Replies: 73
Views: 15,769
Posted By Mr_S
Easily the best organised, managed and controlled...

Easily the best organised, managed and controlled trackday I've been on. Although the marshalls were very strict, that's down to the circuit (MSV) and not Apex.

Four sessions worked really well, and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 00:29
Replies: 29
Views: 4,313
Posted By Mr_S
Huge thanks to Dibble, not only for sorting out...

Huge thanks to Dibble, not only for sorting out the day, but also for the offer of a place to crash. Although being as organised as usual I forgot his number and missed out on the mexican...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jul-2005, 16:47
Replies: 41
Views: 4,885
Posted By Mr_S
Bu&&er, looks like I'll be trying to get...

Bu&&er, looks like I'll be trying to get moved asap!!!

No way will I be on the pace for a fast group!!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2005, 16:10
Replies: 6
Views: 3,005
Posted By Mr_S
17mm for the locknuts 19mm for the actual rod...

17mm for the locknuts

19mm for the actual rod (made of chocolate though)

Seizes really easily, I took mine out the first time using an abba stand.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jul-2005, 16:08
Replies: 41
Views: 4,885
Posted By Mr_S
Just noticed I'm in the 4th group too, hope this...

Just noticed I'm in the 4th group too, hope this is Inters or below, or I'm in for a scary time....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 23:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,275
Posted By Mr_S
Kev, I guess these are for DP style rearsets? If...

Kev,

I guess these are for DP style rearsets? If they are I'll take some off you at Brands, as I'm building up the "just in case" box.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Jul-2005, 23:46
Replies: 27
Views: 4,975
Posted By Mr_S
You can hire Castle Combe for £6K / day, but your...

You can hire Castle Combe for £6K / day, but your only allowed 13 riders out at any one time because of the noise limits

So at £100 each, that's 5 groups

Goodwood's £12K, and 5 vehicles at a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 19:22
Replies: 10
Views: 4,296
Posted By Mr_S
Didn't Yellow 748 SPS bikes start appearing...

Didn't Yellow 748 SPS bikes start appearing around the time of the TPG takeover......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 14:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,959
Posted By Mr_S
Oil delivery systems changed in the Testa's the...

Oil delivery systems changed in the Testa's the overcome this problem.

But I guess it's a bit early to tell yet.

Problem arose around '96 when the plating started to be outsourced instead of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 10:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,246
Posted By Mr_S
Are the footpegs handed, or does one side fit...

Are the footpegs handed, or does one side fit all? I'd assume they were, but you can never assume..

May order a spare if they're not specific to the side they're fitted.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 10:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By Mr_S
Rich, Book me in too, more for peace of mind...

Rich,

Book me in too, more for peace of mind than anything. Since having the suspension rebuilt I been constantly fiddling, and just want to be sure I've not done anything stupid.

It feels OK, but...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2005, 22:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mr_S
Always wondered what the criteria for a CSS...

Always wondered what the criteria for a CSS instructor was. Do you have to be real quick to start with, or is it more focussed on ability to learn the skills and then pass them on effectively?

Cos'...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By Mr_S
Is there a simple measure for setting the...

Is there a simple measure for setting the aim?

Something like

1m high at 3m from the headlamp

any ideas.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jun-2005, 23:56
Replies: 7
Views: 997
Posted By Mr_S
Except for this incident in a Testastretta...

Except for this incident in a Testastretta ;)


http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=21234
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jun-2005, 18:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mr_S
Looks like there's 2 of us in the queue then....

Looks like there's 2 of us in the queue then.

Just had a thought that it could be useful to do 2 sessions with 2 different instructors, as they way people give (and recieve) instruction can vary,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 16:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,920
Posted By Mr_S
My mistake, missed it when I looked...

My mistake, missed it when I looked earlier.

:rolleye:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 13:57
Replies: 21
Views: 2,920
Posted By Mr_S
The parts pdf's dont list it as a separate...

The parts pdf's dont list it as a separate item..

So your lucky Antonye keeps his rubbish :)


[Edited on 28-6-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jun-2005, 10:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mr_S
TA4 Instructors?

Are we having instructors at TA4?

If so, can I book one for the second session?

I want to knock at least 10 seconds off my Cadwell time (2:09 on my first and only visit ) and need to sort out both...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jun-2005, 01:04
Replies: 30
Views: 8,000
Posted By Mr_S
And there was me annoyed at my 2:09 at Cadwell...

And there was me annoyed at my 2:09 at Cadwell last monday

Must try harder (brake later, and maintain higher entry speed)

Must overtake more....

Must crack the chicane & hairpin

roll on TA4.....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jun-2005, 00:47
Replies: 44
Views: 7,430
Posted By Mr_S
Back of the Inters group on a black 748

Back of the Inters group on a black 748
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 01:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,613
Posted By Mr_S
Just get these http://www.speedbleeder.com/ I...

Just get these

http://www.speedbleeder.com/

I swear by them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jun-2005, 12:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By Mr_S
I got a blank from Ducati, then got it cut at a...

I got a blank from Ducati, then got it cut at a local key cutter.

Apparently you can use some Kawasaki key blanks as well, they just don't say Ducati on them.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2005, 17:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,613
Posted By Mr_S
That's why I fitted speedbleeders to mine,...

That's why I fitted speedbleeders to mine, instead of buying a mityvac.

Process is basically

squeeze lever
open bleed nipple slightly
When lever runs out of travel, close nipple
release...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2005, 01:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,348
Posted By Mr_S
Take a bit of a detour around Orange, and visit...

Take a bit of a detour around Orange, and visit the Gorge De L'Ardeche.

It's awesome (and a bit scary too)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jun-2005, 18:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,616
Posted By Mr_S
What about this one, or do you want...

What about this one, or do you want automatic?

http://www.northerntooluk.com/product/default.asp?id=456
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2005, 01:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By Mr_S
Now why would you do that???

Now why would you do that???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2005, 01:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,976
Posted By Mr_S
Light aren't they :) 50% of the weight of my...

Light aren't they :)

50% of the weight of my original wheels :D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jun-2005, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,171
Posted By Mr_S
Another track...

Another track guide

http://82.8.101.234/pics/cadwell.doc
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2005, 16:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,976
Posted By Mr_S
I just keep washed off with soapy water and a...

I just keep washed off with soapy water and a quick wipe over with WD 40, like everyone says just keep an eye out for paint flakes & chips. And be wary of "fast" tyre fitting machines.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2005, 23:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,930
Posted By Mr_S
I'll be due a new set of hoops towards the end of...

I'll be due a new set of hoops towards the end of that day.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 01:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mr_S
The ones in the main pic are Monster ones, scroll...

The ones in the main pic are Monster ones, scroll down to the fourth row of pics to see the 9** ones...

[Edited on 14-6-2005 by Mr_S]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 00:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mr_S
They look nice. I've got DP ones already, but...

They look nice.

I've got DP ones already, but they'd be on the list at that price if I hadn't.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 00:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,671
Posted By Mr_S
Bradders has some riser plates that I'm sure...

Bradders has some riser plates that I'm sure could be swapped over to act as lowering ones. Or used as a reference for machining some. It can't be too hard with the right kit.

They did cause a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2005, 14:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By Mr_S
Yes, was caused by a poor connection to the...

Yes, was caused by a poor connection to the starter relay (round thing, bottom right of battery tray).

Cleaned the contacts, replaced the cable tie holding it tight in place, and it's been ok...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2005, 14:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,996
Posted By Mr_S
At least it's not a Section 59 then....

At least it's not a Section 59 then....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2005, 10:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,996
Posted By Mr_S
Cadwell Park 20th June - Anyone going?

My first TD of the year, anyone else going along?

It's also my first run out with wets (So it's going to be sunny..)

I've gone for the Novice group this time as it's the first of the year, and I've...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 22:03
Replies: 31
Views: 4,256
Posted By Mr_S
7R 's the one I'd take. Similar chassis geometry...

7R 's the one I'd take.

Similar chassis geometry to the 748, extremely stable yet capable, classic shape, easily tuned.

probably the only bike from K I'd buy.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 14:42
Replies: 31
Views: 4,256
Posted By Mr_S
Ericsson's stripped the rockers out already..

Ericsson's stripped the rockers out already..
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jun-2005, 11:34
Replies: 2
Views: 2,384
Posted By Mr_S
It's developed by Pure Digital Technologies in...

It's developed by Pure Digital Technologies in San Francisco, and you can only buy it in CVS (bit like Superdrug ) in the US.

Looks like they're working on hacking it for home extraction and re-use...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2005, 02:10
Replies: 31
Views: 4,256
Posted By Mr_S
Nigel, Try to get some second hand heads that...

Nigel,

Try to get some second hand heads that can be stripped for spares if it's that bad for you. It's what I did ( although I got the heads in advance, just in case)..
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