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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jun-2004, 08:32
Replies: 20
Views: 3,299
Posted By dickieducati
the clocks on my 999s overread by about 8% i...

the clocks on my 999s overread by about 8% i would guess other ducati's are roughly the same.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 11:07
Replies: 32
Views: 5,371
Posted By dickieducati
just left a message with them to call me back. i...

just left a message with them to call me back. i keep saying i will get some but havnt yet. maybe see if we can get a dsc discount if they do it soon.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 09:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By dickieducati
there is no doubt that aesthetically its a better...

there is no doubt that aesthetically its a better bike, i can see all the 749/999 variants going that way soon. on a purely performance basis on track do you think you are quicker on the 749r than...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 17:22
Replies: 13
Views: 3,326
Posted By dickieducati
funnily enough was thinking about this myself...

funnily enough was thinking about this myself this weekend as i stood in a ducati showroom.

would i notice the lack of power/torque compared with my 999s.

would i notice the difference in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2004, 17:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By dickieducati
yeah right! does getting to the station from...

yeah right!

does getting to the station from catalunya circuit ring any bells :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 17:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,488
Posted By dickieducati
no expert but i think it will: its not just down...

no expert but i think it will: its not just down to geometry force plays a part too. dont know if you've done the CSS but one of the ways they help you to understand the force required to quick turn...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 12:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,564
Posted By dickieducati
must be using it too much :lol:

must be using it too much :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2004, 11:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By dickieducati
how didnt you notice this? i thought you only...

how didnt you notice this? i thought you only need to put the side stand up if you ride it ???? :lol::lol::lol:

saw a set of 999r panels on ebay not including the seat unit, minimum bid 1500, buy...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2004, 08:21
Replies: 21
Views: 4,488
Posted By dickieducati
cheers for that, mines getting done this...

cheers for that, mines getting done this saturday, getting it done at dealers as im crap at spannering. glad you could notice the difference. hopefully i will too. im on track the following weeekend...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2004, 11:52
Replies: 16
Views: 2,709
Posted By dickieducati
depend on the bike i guess but generally if you...

depend on the bike i guess but generally if you want it to actually do its job, the bigger the better.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2004, 10:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By dickieducati
on supercorsa'a again now, always superb but...

on supercorsa'a again now, always superb but diablo corsa's were great too. i probably cant exploit the grip of either to be fair.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 15:10
Replies: 32
Views: 7,906
Posted By dickieducati
welcome, dont know if trackdays are your thing...

welcome,

dont know if trackdays are your thing but we have a couple coming up, cadwell and rockingham later in the year which is just for DCS paid up members. great days and good to meet up with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 15:45
Replies: 30
Views: 7,567
Posted By dickieducati
no expert and not having a go at anyone so dont...

no expert and not having a go at anyone so dont chuck me out of the club:o.

but i cant see how fitting a 180 on a 6inch rim will make the turn in quicker, it just cant.

the reason i would guess is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jun-2004, 13:11
Replies: 30
Views: 7,567
Posted By dickieducati
i would have thought 190/55 would be the way to...

i would have thought 190/55 would be the way to go.
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2004, 08:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,019
Posted By dickieducati
had over 170 on the clock (999s) which was a true...

had over 170 on the clock (999s) which was a true 156 as per the lat timer top speed record. speedo's overread by approx 8% but lap timer on the 999 series give accurate top speed. must go out and...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-May-2004, 11:17
Replies: 31
Views: 8,798
Posted By dickieducati
pretty much everyone with a duke will change the...

pretty much everyone with a duke will change the gearing asap. i've dropped one on the front, other may change the rear instead/as well.

i think it will affect your speedo but the top speed taken...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2004, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 3,001
Posted By dickieducati
depending on what it really looks like i would go...

depending on what it really looks like i would go for one if i could find the cash. would probably be ready for a change by the time it comes out too.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2004, 15:38
Replies: 11
Views: 4,001
Posted By dickieducati
i've got an 'extreme racing' undersuit meant to...

i've got an 'extreme racing' undersuit meant to do the above but only used it twice, prefer just a t shirt etc.

its size large and if you want one you could have mine for a small sum.
Forum: Shazaams! Posts 20-May-2004, 15:38
Replies: 9
Views: 12,961
Posted By dickieducati
i've got an 'extreme racing' undersuit meant to...

i've got an 'extreme racing' undersuit meant to do the above but only used it twice, prefer just a t shirt etc.

its size large and if you want one you could have mine for a small sum.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2004, 14:14
Replies: 17
Views: 3,801
Posted By dickieducati
yes but what about cleaning your bike.:lol:

yes but what about cleaning your bike.:lol:
Forum: Tyres 10-May-2004, 14:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,067
Posted By dickieducati
he's absolutely correct; the point being,...

he's absolutely correct;

the point being, the 190 tyre is NOT the correct fitment for the 5.5 inch rim on ducati's. 180 is the correct fitment. the 190 was only put on for cosmetic...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2004, 13:11
Replies: 2
Views: 2,490
Posted By dickieducati
top man, cheers

top man, cheers
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2004, 13:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,490
Posted By dickieducati
how do i adjust tickover?

no idea when it comes to even basic mechanics, is it easy to adjust and where do i do it!
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2004, 07:13
Replies: 15
Views: 4,934
Posted By dickieducati
ita about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

ita about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2004, 09:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By dickieducati
always causes alot of debate with tyre repair...

always causes alot of debate with tyre repair issues. i have had a similar one to you repaired in the past and rode plenty of miles at high speeds afterwards with total confidence. also had a slow...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 09:03
Replies: 2
Views: 2,655
Posted By dickieducati
they are made quieter by ducati by having a full...

they are made quieter by ducati by having a full casing put on them.

they really should be run with an open casing as it will keep it cooler also get rid of all the dust.

it will obviously be...
Forum: Tyres 20-Apr-2004, 09:05
Replies: 10
Views: 4,492
Posted By dickieducati
while were on the subject how does a medium...

while were on the subject how does a medium compound compare to a street?
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2004, 10:59
Replies: 19
Views: 8,652
Posted By dickieducati
will be changing to a 180 in the next week or so....

will be changing to a 180 in the next week or so. first time out will most likely be on track at cadwell either the dsc day or maybe the weekend before. running diablo corsa at the minute, changing...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2004, 17:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,682
Posted By dickieducati
shouldnt your knees be resting against the tarmac...

shouldnt your knees be resting against the tarmac ?:lol:

im 6'1 and dont have a problem, come to think of it dont actually know where my knees end up. will check and come back sometime.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2004, 14:31
Replies: 54
Views: 16,435
Posted By dickieducati
dont bother with the light they give you there is...

dont bother with the light they give you there is enough light from the rear light anyway. although this isnt strictly legal, but then who's ducati is ???
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2004, 09:11
Replies: 54
Views: 16,435
Posted By dickieducati
quite agree looks miles better without all the...

quite agree looks miles better without all the ironwork at the back. quick and easy to do.
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2004, 13:42
Replies: 6
Views: 4,459
Posted By dickieducati
no is the simple answer maybe ducati manuals...

no is the simple answer maybe ducati manuals assume the pressures are for track use which should certainly be somewhere in the 29/32 ish range.
and 36 42 is definitely good for 'average'...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 05-Apr-2004, 13:42
Replies: 6
Views: 6,213
Posted By dickieducati
no is the simple answer maybe ducati manuals...

no is the simple answer maybe ducati manuals assume the pressures are for track use which should certainly be somewhere in the 29/32 ish range.
and 36 42 is definitely good for 'average'...
Forum: Tyres 02-Apr-2004, 10:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,693
Posted By dickieducati
full wets - when to use?

apart from the obvious when it is actually raining; when is it suitable to use them?
standing water only or are they of use on a damp track with no dry line?
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2004, 12:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,510
Posted By dickieducati
used to have a 916 bip and havnt switched back...

used to have a 916 bip and havnt switched back that much but when i did i really did find the 916 much harder to turn and generally it felt heavier and bulkier. the 999 is definitely easier to just...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Mar-2004, 09:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,474
Posted By dickieducati
it does work but its one of those glorious ducati...

it does work but its one of those glorious ducati things that they dont actually tell you how to use!

after you return from a run, turn the ignition off; then to read lap timer hold the right button...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2004, 13:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,883
Posted By dickieducati
you got termi's on it????

you got termi's on it????
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2004, 10:34
Replies: 19
Views: 8,652
Posted By dickieducati
a 180 will be a better fitment and give a better...

a 180 will be a better fitment and give a better profile/turn in speed etc. 190's were fitted as standard really only for cosmetic reasons. most people change to a 180 at their first tyre change
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2004, 13:30
Replies: 1
Views: 3,094
Posted By dickieducati
carbon seat unit for 999s

thinking about getting one.

can never visualise how these things will look. what do you think? will it look good or stick with the red/white original?

its not really an issue but it saves 0.5 of a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 12:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,110
Posted By dickieducati
yes really got to go down the lighter wheels...

yes really got to go down the lighter wheels route sometime soon, does seem that the 6 inch/190 route seems preferable over the 5.5/180. probably more so as power increases.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2004, 12:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,110
Posted By dickieducati
correct me if im wrong but a 180/55 steers...

correct me if im wrong but a 180/55 steers quicker than a 190/50 predominantly because of it higher profile ie 99mm compared to 95 for a 190/50.

now a 190/55 will have a profile of 104.5 so it...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Feb-2004, 14:32
Replies: 3
Views: 3,784
Posted By dickieducati
not sure about swapping from a mono to a biposto...

not sure about swapping from a mono to a biposto but they do a carbon seat cover part no. 96728303b if that floats your boat.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2004, 15:05
Replies: 14
Views: 5,620
Posted By dickieducati
yes, even though its a desmo system there are...

yes, even though its a desmo system there are still valve springs in there too.
they are there to take up the slack on closure, obviously if the valves are not closing properly you will lose some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2004, 11:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Posted By dickieducati
you should.......i understand all the 916/996/998...

you should.......i understand all the 916/996/998 range were 105 with termi's. but under new homologation rules the new 749/999 are now just 102.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2004, 09:44
Replies: 9
Views: 3,707
Posted By dickieducati
does it handle ok with pressures that low! im no...

does it handle ok with pressures that low! im no expert but i would have thought it would move around and be hard to turn with pressures that low, even allowing for fast riding on hot roads.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2004, 12:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By dickieducati
stop using the throttle so erratically?...

stop using the throttle so erratically? .:lol:

sorry i'll get my coat.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Feb-2004, 07:43
Replies: 13
Views: 4,627
Posted By dickieducati
yeah, let me know what track and when. dont...

yeah, let me know what track and when.

dont forget, its the fastest one who FINISHES that get the prize.:o

my bike is still being fettled as we speak, i believe it is up to about 150 at the rear...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2004, 17:50
Replies: 13
Views: 4,627
Posted By dickieducati
stop wussing about and get the 57 mil system....

stop wussing about and get the 57 mil system. another 2 1/2 grand wont make any odds. and it'll save you being blown away by me on my 's'. :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Feb-2004, 13:46
Replies: 1
Views: 3,626
Posted By dickieducati
depending what you were trying to do, its either...

depending what you were trying to do, its either working or its not.:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Feb-2004, 11:46
Replies: 13
Views: 4,374
Posted By dickieducati
well done mate, looks great. looking forward to...

well done mate, looks great.

looking forward to seeing it the flesh somewhere soon.

dont forget to get your cadwell place booked.
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