Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748  10-Oct-2005, 13:39 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 09:46 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Oct-2005, 09:40 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,632 You could let the yellow top-coat abrade away...
You could let the yellow top-coat abrade away naturally, drive through a few hedges, that sort of thing. Hopefully underneath it will be the proper colour.
(I wish I knew how to put the little... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2005, 09:42 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2005, 13:51 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,297 I would go with what Ray says. - VITAL - Make...
I would go with what Ray says.
- VITAL - Make sure the cam belts have been renewed according to the service schedule.
- Remove restrictors from airtubes (free).
- Fit 14 tooth front sprocket (£15)... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 14:06 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 I've seen knowledgeable people argue equally...
I've seen knowledgeable people argue equally strongly for undertank and for in-tube air filters.
I think what it all boils down to is this:
1. Undertank, better filtration and protection for the... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 09:43 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 Gosh-darn, - buy a 999R? Now there's an...
Gosh-darn, - buy a 999R? Now there's an idea.
But shucks, I may be no youngster, but I'm not old enough to go ugly yet.
(Who knows though, one of these days a deep-sump, 1200cc, ultra-developed R... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 17:53 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Aug-2005, 14:22 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 I had a good natter with John Hackett on the...
I had a good natter with John Hackett on the phone yesterday and we cleared up the confusion about cam timimng & squish.
Basically, if done as a stand alone job it is expensive as the airbox, heads... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 09:18 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 Cheers Barnsey, Motorapido sounds worth a...
Cheers Barnsey, Motorapido sounds worth a visit.
I considered painting it yellow (for a second), but have you not heard of the phenomonen called "Red-Shift" - basically, the faster an object moves... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2005, 12:22 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 Many thanks for your input guys, Just so you...
Many thanks for your input guys,
Just so you understand why I don't just ride to JHP/Sigma etc and talk with them, I live in Jersey. Trying to talk these things out on the phone never works.
to... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 13:56 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 4,392 998 - Seeking Inspiration
My 998 is going to JHP for a service/cam belts in the Spring 2006.
Whilst it's in there, I'm hoping to spend an additional £500 - £700 on some performance tuning work.
However, I'm not sure what... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 14:08 |
| Replies: 35 Views: 5,947 Harv, A couple of quick questions: Are you...
Harv,
A couple of quick questions:
Are you running a 14 tooth front sprocket? - I've heard that these are harder on the chain.
Did you recover the chain and work out where/why it failed?
Little... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 18:41 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2005, 17:20 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Aug-2005, 09:09 |
| Replies: 35 Views: 5,947 Bad/good luck Harvey, There is a little Ducati...
Bad/good luck Harvey,
There is a little Ducati widget that fits under the drive sprocket cover to protect the crank cases in the event of chain failure - a little bit of peace of mind for next time.... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 10:09 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,751 Hrmmph! Hadn't expected that. Why, oh why did...
Hrmmph!
Hadn't expected that.
Why, oh why did Ducati have to meddle with the perfect bike?!!
Thanks Rich, and sorry for wasting your time Totto.
If you don't get any other takers, we could look... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2005, 14:54 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2005, 12:55 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,751 Totto, I have a set of Showas from a 999 Bip...
Totto,
I have a set of Showas from a 999 Bip sitting in a box in my garage (with the nice relieved mounting brackets for the calipers, 65mm spacing).
They are in very good condition, having done... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Aug-2005, 17:00 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 14:07 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,127 FYI Gents, I have a set of 45mm Termi carbon...
FYI Gents,
I have a set of 45mm Termi carbon cans for sale, approx 2.5k miles only on my 998 (went to 1/2 sys 50mm).
All VGC - keep meanig to Ebay them, but no Paypal account - slacker!
U2U me if... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 14:39 |
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Hello Peeps,
I've just got back from 2 days on track at Val de Vienne/La Vigeant, which was the first opportunity to try the 998 out after the various mods/additions, at a track I am familiar... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 09:45 |
| Replies: 22 Views: 2,105 Hi Rob, Try this - Fairing off, thoroughly...
Hi Rob,
Try this -
Fairing off, thoroughly degrease motor, and dry off completely
Liberally dust talcum powder (Johnsons baby is good) around the front cylinder and cases.
Take a ride. |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 14:54 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,489 I'll take that as a "No" then. Oh...
I'll take that as a "No" then.
Oh well, you guys don't know what you are missing.
I'll post up anything interesting/exiting/expensive that happens at or on the way to Val, maybe with some... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2005, 14:31 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2005, 13:56 |
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Are there any DSC members going to the following trackdays in France:
Val de Vienne - Le Vigeant on 17th and 18th July with Byrne-Up
Pau Arno on 24th and 25th September with Hot Trax
I'm booked on... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 14:38 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 14:33 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 1,850 Here is my take on the subject. The indicator...
Here is my take on the subject.
The indicator lenses are Motrax minicators complete with EU numbers. Bulbs mounted inside indicator with wires running through the indicator mounting, an extra hole... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 09:17 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2005, 16:28 |
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Quick question.
Does anyone know whether the QD fuel fittings for the pipes to the fuel pump baseplate are 10mm or 8mm?
Triumph ones are compatible, alloy, anodized red (berrrr-ling) and only £6... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2005, 14:02 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2005, 09:19 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,753 Thanks for the words of caution L3OONY, The...
Thanks for the words of caution L3OONY,
The cross-piece is quite thin pressed steel, with a bend in it, so there's no way it contributes any structural strength. It does look like it's meant to... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 14:18 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,753 Thank you Ziggy, My 996S had a solo alloy...
Thank you Ziggy,
My 996S had a solo alloy subframe, with the CPU mounted at the back.
Either way, my 998 has its CPU down by the battery, so I'll start sharpening the Dremmel.
Spinoli |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 09:25 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 09:22 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,753 I don't think it's a catch tank/breather box...
I don't think it's a catch tank/breather box mount, as it is a biposto subframe. thanks anyway.
If some one doesn't come up with a good reason to keep it, I shall perform a subframectomy next... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-May-2005, 19:13 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,753 Rear subframe cross-member?
Hi Guys,
Would any of you knowledgeable folk know what purpose this cross-member on my 998 biposto rear subframe serves? (the bit ringed in red).
It has never had anything attached to it, and I am... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 17:48 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 3,002 Warning: Thread Hijack imminent. Re: First...
Warning: Thread Hijack imminent.
Re: First priority - having suspension work done.
One of the things I was most happy to find when I got my first 996s was the high quality of the stock suspension... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 15:51 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 14:06 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 12:15 |
| Replies: 37 Views: 4,110 Damn right JPM, but then you could say that for...
Damn right JPM, but then you could say that for all the manufacturers.
I had chains snap on me twice (not on Ducs) and seen the mess. Fortunately (for me) neither of the bikes were mine (one was a... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2005, 09:30 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-May-2005, 16:29 |
| Replies: 37 Views: 4,110 Crank case/chain snap guard?
I read recently that there is a DP part that can be fitted behind the front sprocket to protect the crank cases in the event of the chain snapping.
Does anyone know the part number for this... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2005, 13:45 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 09:15 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,697 Darren, That is mega-cheap! It may be worth...
Darren,
That is mega-cheap!
It may be worth checking if Nogaro has any other trackdays on whilst you're down there. In fact, I think Bean-Touring (Jersey outfit) is there. You may be able to crash... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2005, 14:06 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,697 Thanks for the comments Guys, Desmondo - 1.46's...
Thanks for the comments Guys,
Desmondo - 1.46's is f-f-fast. It'll be while before I'm up to that speed. BTW, the lap record is held by a 749.
Mr_S - As an alternative to Carole you should try Val... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 22:00 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 21:57 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 21:55 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 21:53 |
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