Ducati Sporting Club UK
Page 5 of 5 < 1234 5
Showing results 201 to 241 of 241
Search took 0.01 seconds; generated 24 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: wilf
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 16:34
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By wilf
Sounds like a plan, i'll be cheering you on from...

Sounds like a plan, i'll be cheering you on from the pit wall!!!

if you need anything during the day, just come an find us, we will be bringing the FIM computer and Ducati Mathesis tester and the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 16:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By wilf
mega, see you there. I will be either in the...

mega, see you there.

I will be either in the garage or med centre!!!!

are you in the fast group?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 15:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By wilf
Hi Stu, are you taking the 748R? should be good...

Hi Stu,

are you taking the 748R? should be good fun!!

I'm sure i wont be thrashing anybody, got a new track tactic, gonna try to finish without any broken bones this year!

(apart from a couple of...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 15:33
Replies: 63
Views: 13,103
Posted By wilf
...falling off and making arse of oneself...

...falling off and making arse of oneself allowed???

:saint:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 15:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By wilf
no overtaking allowed then???? suits me ! :sing:

no overtaking allowed then???? suits me !
:sing:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 15:28
Replies: 63
Views: 13,103
Posted By wilf
Just a quick one... There are 2 of us coming to...

Just a quick one...

There are 2 of us coming to play from Moto Rapido, Steve Hillary & Steve Moore (me) and as this is our first DSC track day not sure of the following..

garages free? first come...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Oct-2005, 21:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By wilf
This gear is usually on VERY tight, ideally use a...

This gear is usually on VERY tight, ideally use a 3 legged hydrolic puller, a slide hammer would do tho.

Good tip: dont remove the nut completely, leave it on just a couple of turns, so when the...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 19:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,175
Posted By wilf
Locked the back wheel, big cloud of smoke, it is...

Locked the back wheel, big cloud of smoke, it is something serious!

Get it into your dealer, if its under warranty use the ducati assist service, they will recover it to the nearest official...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 19:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,175
Posted By wilf
what model / year is it?

what model / year is it?
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2005, 22:02
Replies: 20
Views: 2,959
Posted By wilf
Good luck, you'll love it!

Good luck, you'll love it!
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2005, 21:55
Replies: 20
Views: 2,959
Posted By wilf
Wotcha, 2005 bike has... revised fairing...

Wotcha,

2005 bike has...

revised fairing design (one less vent on front and higher screen)

Ohlins forks with revised internals. (different adjuster rod)

Radial brembo calipers (04 has the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 01:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,640
Posted By wilf
You have a real problem... you have a 996R and...

You have a real problem... you have a 996R and its spoilt you! :lol:

but...

Any of the testastretta frames or 748R or 748RS have the lower cross bracing and repositioned coil mounts (and larger...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2005, 21:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By wilf
i'm booked in the sound of thunder, got my final...

i'm booked in the sound of thunder, got my final instructions with my name written by hand on the garage list, so have some other racers, so i think they just printed the list too soon and wrote the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 21:38
Replies: 22
Views: 4,506
Posted By wilf
SPS has a steel flywheel as standard. It has a...

SPS has a steel flywheel as standard.

It has a different one to the S as the SPS uses twin pickups for the P8 ECU, and S uses single pick ups for the 1.6M.

the SPS flywheel may be slightly lighter,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2005, 21:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,640
Posted By wilf
The 998 uses larger throttle bodies and rubbers,...

The 998 uses larger throttle bodies and rubbers, so i'm pretty sure you need to change the cross bracing in your frame (lower it by about 25mm)

I put a 748RS motor into a 748 bp frame and had to do...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Sep-2005, 20:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,815
Posted By wilf
Wotcha, We (Moto Rapido) would sell a Ducati on...

Wotcha,

We (Moto Rapido) would sell a Ducati on a sale or return basis for you.

It will go through the workshop and be serviced / inspected as any used bike we sell, if it is due a service / tyres...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 20:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,436
Posted By wilf
Sintered ones are fitted at factory, they are...

Sintered ones are fitted at factory, they are better and last longer (ish) but more expensive. (even with your DSC discount)

I've known guys on R's and SPS's who use the standard ones without...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 20:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,074
Posted By wilf
Subframe bolts are famous for coming loose and...

Subframe bolts are famous for coming loose and are without doubt part of every service (along with tourquing most of the chassis bolts)

2001, your rockers should be the harder later ones (again...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 19:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By wilf
Thats a 996R ECU for 50mm open pipes, fits 996R...

Thats a 996R ECU for 50mm open pipes, fits 996R or 998S. handy for anyone with a 998bp who has fitted the R/S cams. may be handy for someone here.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 17:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By wilf
That kit is currently on back order at Ducati, I...

That kit is currently on back order at Ducati, I expect the status will change just after the end of the month when the factory goes back to full staff (but dont quote me!)

Check you dealer has...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 17:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By wilf
the tickover fuel / air mixture can be adjusted...

the tickover fuel / air mixture can be adjusted by any Duc dealer, if they run lean they often cut out when idling. get the dealer to measure the air/fuel ratio on tickover with it hot and adjust it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 15:37
Replies: 22
Views: 3,944
Posted By wilf
Consider an FIM ECU rather than a power...

Consider an FIM ECU rather than a power commander, the lastest generation are now out that work very well in the 998. adustable fuel map, ignition, cylinder offset..

AND (the advantage over the...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 14:48
Replies: 45
Views: 7,997
Posted By wilf
RCA... You, Me, now! pick a track. (bet it's...

RCA...

You, Me, now! pick a track. (bet it's snetterton or the M1, R1 riders pray for straights)

:bouncy:

Well, if biking is all about who has the most power, we would all have supercharged...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2005, 03:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By wilf
Known Rob for a few years (from when he had a...

Known Rob for a few years (from when he had a real job!)..

Started as a general nutter road rider and wheelie king which got a job as road tester at fast bikes about 5 years ago, then whet freelance...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Aug-2005, 02:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,318
Posted By wilf
Hard to find if you dont know where to...

Hard to find if you dont know where to look...

Bottom of the fork leg, the spindle has a hole through it that has to be lined up, if you have had tyres fitted by a non Ducati mechanic this will be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 21:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,506
Posted By wilf
Great upgrade, really makes the most of the revvy...

Great upgrade, really makes the most of the revvy 748 motor!

The alloy flywheel is about 800g lighter than standard, so even more weight saving than the light clutch and right on the end of the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Aug-2005, 01:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By wilf
Paul, Thanks for keeping the logo in one piece,...

Paul,

Thanks for keeping the logo in one piece,

Maybe we should put an MR sticker on the tank, your back, helmet, etc.. etc.. etc..:D:D:D

We're planning to go to the Brands evening on the 22nd,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 22:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By wilf
antonye, I think the base models have nothing...

antonye,

I think the base models have nothing stamped on them but the S and R spec motors have stamped markings, the best way to check is take off a rocker cover and get the markings from the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Aug-2005, 20:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By wilf
There are also stampings on the heads to indicate...

There are also stampings on the heads to indicate spec, BP, S, SPS etc..

DUK can look up the spec from the enine number too, but i have been offered SPS motors with BP heads on them before! well...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Aug-2005, 18:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By wilf
bit of filler, paint and t-cut and it'll be...

bit of filler, paint and t-cut and it'll be fine.

keep an eye out on ebay for a used SS tank with new paint and graphics coming soon !!!

:lol::lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Aug-2005, 17:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By wilf
second pic...

second pic...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Aug-2005, 17:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,567
Posted By wilf
Donnington pics - Custom fuel tank..

Some pics of Paul's "custom" fuel tank after race one!

10 out of 10 for effort Paul, got punted off the track on the 1st lap, bounced down the tarmac and his bike ran over.

But, with a few cable...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 00:24
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By wilf
Thats true most of your trick parts cant be seen,...

Thats true most of your trick parts cant be seen,

its whats inside that counts!

steve's been breathing on my RS this week so cant wait for donnington! all top secret so dont ask, i could tell you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 00:14
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By wilf
the god of bolt on trick bits maybe???

the god of bolt on trick bits maybe???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 00:05
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By wilf
thanks keefer I new it wouldnt be long before i...

thanks keefer

I new it wouldnt be long before i got some stick for my track day "misjudgement" oops,

Will try to do the next brands one, not sure what group to go in tho? heard it didnt matter on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2005, 23:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By wilf
oops forgot to say... expect to see a DSC sticker...

oops forgot to say... expect to see a DSC sticker on any bikes that blag free tickets to race meetings from the forum!!

:burn:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 23:55
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By wilf
wotcha matey, try to keep a low profile here,...

wotcha matey,

try to keep a low profile here, but just sent my £25 and joined up so thought i'd chip in! full of advice me!:sing:

and want to come an play on track days with you guys, need the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2005, 23:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By wilf
No worries , they're yours. they will be on the...

No worries , they're yours.

they will be on the gate with your name on them as a guest, i'm getting there friday night.

We are in garage No 24, race bike number 117 (silver and orange 748) if you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2005, 23:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By wilf
Donnington tickets, 1 spare pair

Wotcha

We're racing in the Superclub Sound of Thunder at donnington on the same day as the DD race, i have a last minute pair of tickets going spare if anyone needs them let me know.

I can put them...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 22:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,334
Posted By wilf
Wotcha, The main problem will be the injectors...

Wotcha,

The main problem will be the injectors wont fit without having the heads machined, the R and RS heads have a step to space the injectors together and the bp or sps ones wont go on (nor will...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2005, 22:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,041
Posted By wilf
Wotcha, great tip from the race paddock...

Wotcha,

great tip from the race paddock this...

Mr Brian simpson, based in ipswich, you'll never miss a race again.

this guy is very well known in the race paddock as a mega race doc. he uses a...
Showing results 201 to 241 of 241
Page 5 of 5 < 1234 5

 
Recent Posts - Contact Us - DSC Home - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin 3.5.4 - Copyright © 2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. - © Ducati Sporting Club UK - All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:28.