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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-May-2009, 21:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,207
Posted By Ray
I prefer to use a rear paddock stand only on my...

I prefer to use a rear paddock stand only on my 998 but I can fasten the bike securely on the stand very easily.

Just give yourself plenty of time to load up and make sure the bikes are secure. I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-May-2009, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,207
Posted By Ray
When I've done this I've put two in forwards and...

When I've done this I've put two in forwards and one backwards.


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Forum: Monsters 07-May-2009, 12:26
Replies: 19
Views: 4,993
Posted By Ray
Have to be an S4RS, the only Ducati I've riden...

Have to be an S4RS, the only Ducati I've riden recently that made me think about selling the 998.

Loads of power, big wide bars and low seat for the vertically deficient.:D

Great hooligan bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2009, 17:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ray
There's a few companies out there that can...

There's a few companies out there that can "fix" the rocker problem. It's not a cheap fix though.

Usually about fifty quid a rocker to have them treated, never mind the cost to get the thing in...
Forum: New User Introductions 05-May-2009, 17:19
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By Ray
Hiya, Uk bikers of a certain age might have too...

Hiya,

Uk bikers of a certain age might have too many images of biking in the USA based on the "ChiPS" series, i.e. it Never ever rains!!

More recently, American Chopper is shown...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 28-Apr-2009, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 5,358
Posted By Ray
Click on user settings, (from Forum page) then...

Click on user settings, (from Forum page)

then edit signature on left hand side.

No idea if non full members can edit their signature though or have option to mess with all the user settings.

Ray.
Forum: Tyres 27-Apr-2009, 22:59
Replies: 15
Views: 14,669
Posted By Ray
Considering the new dunlop 209s, the blurb says...

Considering the new dunlop 209s, the blurb says they warm up that quick you don't need tyre warmers, they are getting rave reviews.

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Apr-2009, 22:53
Replies: 17
Views: 4,652
Posted By Ray
WJB, Did you swap from Pirelli to Dunlops while...

WJB,

Did you swap from Pirelli to Dunlops while you were there. Thinking about moving from Pirelli after years of using various incarnations to dunlop 209s.

Any fedback if you did swap,

TIA

Ray.
Forum: Monsters 27-Apr-2009, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 4,096
Posted By Ray
Nice results. Keep thinking I ought to get a...

Nice results.

Keep thinking I ought to get a PCIII for the 998, had it dynoed a few times after having the cams dialled and air intake mesh removed and and it's running slightly lean.

Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Apr-2009, 13:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,913
Posted By Ray
The Boys from Bologna have seen what their mates...

The Boys from Bologna have seen what their mates down the road at Modena do on their Clienti programme.:lol:

This is chicken feed for some, looks like it could be a decent day out.

Some will pay...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Apr-2009, 11:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,913
Posted By Ray
Maybe someone is hoping the Sedici riders will...

Maybe someone is hoping the Sedici riders will chip in for the rent.

I don't think the track license issue is a problem for track days as they are not santioned by the RACMSA, ACU etc. Trackdays are...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Mar-2009, 20:34
Replies: 31
Views: 10,957
Posted By Ray
Enjoy the test rides on the DUK test fleet, I...

Enjoy the test rides on the DUK test fleet, I take it they will be there at the FE day:D


Don't get me wrong I do commercial TDs as well but when I want to ride my Ducati in the company of other...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Mar-2009, 20:59
Replies: 31
Views: 10,957
Posted By Ray
Yep but by joining to do the trackday you save...

Yep but by joining to do the trackday you save the £5 joining fee.

No doubt someone will correct me if I'm wrong but the Monday is probably going to be the only UK trackday that is Ducati only. For...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Mar-2009, 13:04
Replies: 77
Views: 21,161
Posted By Ray
Corner weight scales........hmmm you can have...

Corner weight scales........hmmm you can have hours of endless fun messing up suspension settings with them. Usually done with the driver etc on board

Not seen much overt measurement of similar...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2009, 19:41
Replies: 32
Views: 4,637
Posted By Ray
Well hacked off I'll not be amongst the Redgate...

Well hacked off I'll not be amongst the Redgate rowdies to see the racing.

No last minute pr season mind games? An innocent "I've never raced before, is a 1.49 on the full GP circuit on the pace on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2009, 23:17
Replies: 42
Views: 6,559
Posted By Ray
Most of Saturday to wander round the paddock,...

Most of Saturday to wander round the paddock, spot the latest must have bling, gossip about who's done what over the winter, psyche out the opposition, wind each other up, etc, etc...........oh and...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-Mar-2009, 13:27
Replies: 0
Views: 3,054
Posted By Ray
Lightbulb Physic and materials in motorbikes are we reaching the limits

Interesting free lecture in Sheffield next Monday.

Ray


09 March 2009 The David Allen-Booth Memorial lecture - Physics and materials in motorbikes: are we reaching the limits? Public and family...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 20:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,536
Posted By Ray
IIRC 48-50 at the real wheel is par for the...

IIRC 48-50 at the real wheel is par for the course on a Class B bike.

Dynos can vary a bit though and there are a lot of things that can affect the real wheel horsepower other than how good the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Feb-2009, 18:09
Replies: 122
Views: 30,712
Posted By Ray
Time to re ignite :flame: the debate about class...

Time to re ignite :flame: the debate about class C for 748s then?:devil:


Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Feb-2009, 13:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,266
Posted By Ray
Certainly seen it the larger B&Qs, usually...

Certainly seen it the larger B&Qs, usually nearby a small rack of metal tubing and the like.

Ray.

hope this link...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2009, 11:21
Replies: 9
Views: 6,783
Posted By Ray
Booked up last week. The only chance to do a...

Booked up last week. The only chance to do a Ducatis only trackday in the UK in 2009?

Dementor
PeteB
Monty
senna3
bigtwin
Brent
Jools
007
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Feb-2009, 10:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,329
Posted By Ray
Been using it for a while. You do have to keep re...

Been using it for a while. You do have to keep re applying every time you wash the bike but it's not too dear at about £23 for five litres.

It seems to keep the dreaded tin worm at bay and the matt...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Feb-2009, 13:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,309
Posted By Ray
So they can fail due to lack of use then:frog:...

So they can fail due to lack of use then:frog: :lol:

See you at cadwell!!

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2009, 14:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Ray
It's only right the banks help out with entry...

It's only right the banks help out with entry fees.......after all we own most of 'em now.:D

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2009, 10:22
Replies: 26
Views: 4,338
Posted By Ray
Hmmmm, that works out at about 17 MPG :eek:...

Hmmmm, that works out at about 17 MPG :eek: :confused:

I'd be looking for the hole in the bottom of the fuel tank or putting some money into a locking fuel cap.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2009, 16:12
Replies: 20
Views: 4,795
Posted By Ray
Had a similar problem on me 998, split second cut...

Had a similar problem on me 998, split second cut of the spark/tacho, only happened on track as far as I can recall and much higher up the rev range.
I used to think it was me bouncing the motor off...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jan-2009, 22:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,978
Posted By Ray
There are noisey days at Croft with a 105db...

There are noisey days at Croft with a 105db limit, the same organisers of the quiet days usually do the noisey days as well.

The DSC two dayer is 15th and 16th June this year.

Book before 1st march...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 15-Jan-2009, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ray
Let the loonfest commence. The superstock races...

Let the loonfest commence. The superstock races are usually some of the most entertaining.

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jan-2009, 10:22
Replies: 1
Views: 2,101
Posted By Ray
Norton Nemesis anyone? Has the man not got a...

Norton Nemesis anyone?

Has the man not got a telly or a stamp collection:lol:

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jan-2009, 18:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,978
Posted By Ray
It's very unlikely that your 748r with termi...

It's very unlikely that your 748r with termi slips on will be quiet enough to pass the noise test at croft on a quiet day

I'd guess your bike will be just over 100db, a few of us up here with termis...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jan-2009, 19:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,371
Posted By Ray
How about a there's a re match at Santa Pod or...

How about a there's a re match at Santa Pod or from Keppel Gate to the Creg on the TT course:lol:

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Oct-2008, 16:47
Replies: 1
Views: 10,451
Posted By Ray
Ducati still have the owners manuals going back...

Ducati still have the owners manuals going back to 2000 here.

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/service/manuals/2008.jhtml?family=manuals

The D16rr might be worth a look just to see how the other half...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 14-Nov-2007, 13:52
Replies: 73
Views: 60,694
Posted By Ray
Bit difficult to present thoughts to a court...

Bit difficult to present thoughts to a court unless there is evidence, i.e. written or evidence of conversations.

"Are you thinking what we're thinking"...........unless there is communication in...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 14-Nov-2007, 13:34
Replies: 73
Views: 60,694
Posted By Ray
You can still think what you like, just don't...

You can still think what you like, just don't write your thoughts down/"publish" them or speak about them.

Ray.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Dec-2006, 17:08
Replies: 10
Views: 5,302
Posted By Ray
Some dealers are showing the bikes from Friday...

Some dealers are showing the bikes from Friday Night.................Ducati Leeds for instance.

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Dec-2006, 23:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,804
Posted By Ray
Had one fitted one to a 998r, the standard cover...

Had one fitted one to a 998r, the standard cover didn't fit but nothing that some spacers didn't cure. I think it make the the clutch a bit quieter but changing from a well used basket to a shiny new...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Dec-2006, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 3,010
Posted By Ray
All depends on the staff at the PO. They do...

All depends on the staff at the PO. They do appear to have an element of discretion. As long as they are happy with the docs you present thats all that matters, Just go in and see what happens, the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2006, 16:02
Replies: 19
Views: 4,418
Posted By Ray
Or Jizer, similar to gunk except it's pinky red...

Or Jizer, similar to gunk except it's pinky red in colour

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Nov-2006, 18:07
Replies: 26
Views: 4,955
Posted By Ray
Clogger, Do somemat different for ya...

Clogger,

Do somemat different for ya Burfday........................stay out the SU bar for night:frog:

Hope the 998 isn't too cramped for ya at 1:18 scale:lol:

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Nov-2006, 09:02
Replies: 15
Views: 5,736
Posted By Ray
Can't find the MCN it was in. It looks like ACF...

Can't find the MCN it was in. It looks like ACF 50 is being touted as wonder product for bikes, a quick search brings up more hits for bikes than aircraft:o


I would say if its for aircraft use...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Nov-2006, 12:00
Replies: 25
Views: 9,807
Posted By Ray
There's some interesting stuff in the owners...

There's some interesting stuff in the owners manuals.

As for no one but track riding gods can use 160, 180 or 200BHP or whatever I'm not so sure, no special skill is required in a straight line, the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Nov-2006, 10:26
Replies: 15
Views: 5,736
Posted By Ray
ACF 50 got mentioned in the comic recently as an...

ACF 50 got mentioned in the comic recently as an excellent protector for bikes used in winter, don't recal it being as expensive as the quote above.

Yep it used on aircraft so I guess it works,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2006, 10:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,239
Posted By Ray
Model paint such as suggested by Ian isn't a daft...

Model paint such as suggested by Ian isn't a daft idea, some camouflage sandy yellow colours wont be far away and available in a matt type finish as well.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2006, 11:28
Replies: 29
Views: 6,539
Posted By Ray
Frank, Ooooops yep thats the one, still there,...

Frank,

Ooooops yep thats the one, still there, maybe it just losts it's sticky, I didn't look down the page, or even more likely I just lost the plot:D


The bit I was really looking for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2006, 11:11
Replies: 29
Views: 6,539
Posted By Ray
Frank, The thread exclusively about the minutes...

Frank,

The thread exclusively about the minutes it has info about the meeting, who was running it, etc, etc, etc etc it was a sticky. I'd say it has gone within the last 3 or four days.

The title...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Nov-2006, 10:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Ray
I know of a 996 that did 30K plus in about 3...

I know of a 996 that did 30K plus in about 3 years with nothing more than routine servicing, maybe the odd rocker, lost touch with the owner now so maybe it's still going strong.

It's possible to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2006, 10:18
Replies: 29
Views: 6,539
Posted By Ray
The locked? thread that stated how widely the...

The locked? thread that stated how widely the minutes would be made available has gone now.

IIRC the minutes were going to be posted on the board somewhere and what Eamonns suggests appears to be...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Nov-2006, 17:24
Replies: 51
Views: 17,307
Posted By Ray
Simlarities to the red/yellow mullarkey, just...

Simlarities to the red/yellow mullarkey, just that ....................mullarkey.

It's the pantomine season soon so it's time for "your bike is 5hi7e, oh no it isn't...............oh yes it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Nov-2006, 11:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,472
Posted By Ray
Try this...

Try this link.

http://www.bikerlifestyle.co.uk/link/ex.htm

Ray.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 20-Nov-2006, 17:22
Replies: 16
Views: 16,798
Posted By Ray
Not good.:mad: Post up the reg number , frame...

Not good.:mad:

Post up the reg number , frame and engine numbers, and any info. about anything that uniquely idenfies the bike or parts, spreading the word might help stop bits being flogged off...
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