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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 21:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,697
Posted By spinoli1
1st Trip 05 - Nogaro, Mission Accomplished

Well Peeps,

I got my photo’s back from the Nogaro trackday trip, and I thought I’d post a few and let you know how it went.

First of all, if you’ve never been to Nogaro, I highly recommend making...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 09:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,300
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Chris, I've not much useful to say except I...

Hi Chris,

I've not much useful to say except I had the identical experience.

'02 998

Bike connected to optimiser whenever in the garage.

Never had any battery trouble.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2005, 14:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,717
Posted By spinoli1
thanks Guys for all of your input, I guess I'm...

thanks Guys for all of your input,

I guess I'm going to need to experiment a bit with pressures, sizes, tyre types, style and suspension - should keep me busy.

Fortunately I've already got a 180 DC...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 14:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,717
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks Chris-P, I must say I've not heard that...

Thanks Chris-P,

I must say I've not heard that advice before, tho' when you think about it, it starts to make sense (I think). I will give your comments (and all the others) serious consideration,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2005, 18:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,717
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks folks, I had read the Diablo Corsa review...

Thanks folks,

I had read the Diablo Corsa review and have run the rear at 36, 34 and 32 psi without significant change in feel or performance (bit of rear chatter under hard braking at 36 - possibly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2005, 14:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,717
Posted By spinoli1
Overheating tyres???

Hi Folks,

Now this may be a bit of an opinion biased question, but are track/road tyres inclined to overheat when pressing-on a bit at the track?

I first encountered this using Metzler Sportecs and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2005, 09:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By spinoli1
I just noticed that I didn't say thanks for your...

I just noticed that I didn't say thanks for your responses, so - thanks Guys.

Did head bearings in my previous way - all OK.

I've been a bit distracted as I've just been to Nogaro for 2 days on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 14:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,431
Posted By spinoli1
Good call that man! Off to the Trumpy dealer for...

Good call that man!

Off to the Trumpy dealer for some of those tonight.

Spinoli

BTW - Triumph Dzus fasteners can be used as well - they do have a little "T" cast onto them tho'.

[Edited on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 09:42
Replies: 13
Views: 4,554
Posted By spinoli1
I've had Evoluzione slave cylinders from Casoli...

I've had Evoluzione slave cylinders from Casoli for both my Ducs. Quality kit, highly recommended as above. Does what it says on the tin.

One warning, when I thought one was letting in air (it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2005, 14:06
Replies: 21
Views: 5,019
Posted By spinoli1
Here you go Ilya, http://www.aa16.co.uk/ Spinoli

Here you go Ilya,

http://www.aa16.co.uk/

Spinoli
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2005, 16:34
Replies: 21
Views: 5,019
Posted By spinoli1
Ils, No worries - I'll put them on ebay when I...

Ils,

No worries - I'll put them on ebay when I sort out a paypal account.

You won't be dissappointed with the 6S - and I think you'll get an 11K rev limit as standard (I'm sure mine did). Best...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Apr-2005, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 5,019
Posted By spinoli1
998 cans & ecu pics as promised

998 cans & ecu pics as promised
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Apr-2005, 09:14
Replies: 21
Views: 5,019
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Ils, and welcome. Last year I went from a...

Hi Ils,

and welcome.

Last year I went from a 996S to a 998Bip.

After a period of acclimatization, I am certain the 998 is better.

Mine came standard with Ohlins rear shock.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2005, 17:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,587
Posted By spinoli1
And the other one. BTW - brake lines and banjos...

And the other one.

BTW - brake lines and banjos included.

D you need the crush washers? I've got plenty spare.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2005, 17:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,587
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Hancym, 1 pair standard Brembo calipers from...

Hi Hancym,

1 pair standard Brembo calipers from my 998 - 65mm mounting.

Super-dooper condition, about 2.5k miles, no corrosion at all.

You suggest a sensible price,we can dicker a bit if it's too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2005, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,682
Posted By spinoli1
Steering head bearings

Hi Folks,

Quick question -

What is the favourite way to lift the front wheel to check and adjust steering head bearings?

I've used axle stands on the rear-sets and a trolley jack under the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2005, 09:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By spinoli1
Well I've had a good chat with Dibble (top...

Well I've had a good chat with Dibble (top bloke), and now I know the score.

Soon I'll put up a few piccies of my bike in the gallery, and some of the mods I've made, (as if anyone would be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 20:41
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks BDG, I have been the route that you...

Thanks BDG,

I have been the route that you suggest - similar results. The cat looks at me very funnily now.

I'll give Dibble a bell. There shouldn't be a language barrier - you can't get much...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2005, 17:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By spinoli1
Posting photos

Hi Folks,



Can anyone give me, or point me to a (complete) idiot’s step by step guide to posting pictures on discussion board, or market place threads. Camera is 4.3 Megapixie...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 17:14
Replies: 13
Views: 3,145
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks Felix, You are, of course, completely...

Thanks Felix,

You are, of course, completely correct. I'm pretty sure you are anyway.

Fully adjustable suspension should not be made accessible to muppets like myself. Still, at least I've stopped...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 14:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By spinoli1
Thank you Gentlemen, I understand what you are...

Thank you Gentlemen,

I understand what you are saying about the wear and tear from high revs Harv, I've got no intentions of spending much time at those revs, but the rev out is nice at the track...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 13:34
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By spinoli1
I asked the question because: My bike is an '02...

I asked the question because:

My bike is an '02 998 Biposto
With the stock ECU it revs to 10,000.
With an ECU that came with a set of 45mm open Carbon Termis is revs to 11,200(ish).
I've just fitted...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 13:30
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By spinoli1
Membership application sent in this morning's...

Membership application sent in this morning's post Cap'n.

Now maybe I can learn how to post piccies

Spinoli
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 14:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By spinoli1
998 Rev Limiters

Hi Folks,

Does anyone out there know the standard rev limiter rpms for a 998S and a 996R?

Spinoli
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,145
Posted By spinoli1
Thank you Guys, Well, I'm glad we got that...

Thank you Guys,

Well, I'm glad we got that cleared up.

To give some idea of the path of my confusion -

The wheel has less mass and inertia on the compression stroke - so I would have thought more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 14:34
Replies: 0
Views: 1,203
Posted By spinoli1
R model ECU rev limiter

Hi Folks (again),

Well the Spring makeover is complete, and I've finally got the S/R cams installed in my 998.

The cams are part of the DP upgrade kit of 45/50mm pipes, S/R cams and 996R ECU, which...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 14:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,145
Posted By spinoli1
Lightweight wheels

Alert the suspension experts.

I've just installed Dymags - 3 spoke front/5spoke rear - which give a major weight saving over the standard Marchesini/Brembos.

Having got the suspension set up nicely...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 14:04
Replies: 21
Views: 5,167
Posted By spinoli1
This is a very pleasing thread for anyone looking...

This is a very pleasing thread for anyone looking at fork sorting - like me.

Thanks for asking the question Pete.

Spinoli
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 09:07
Replies: 15
Views: 27,319
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks everybody for your suggestions, a 3...

Thanks everybody for your suggestions, a 3 quarter breaker bar will do until I get the cordless or 12 volt impact wrench.

And the 17mm allen key (with shimming) is inspired for emergencies.

Now all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 14:18
Replies: 15
Views: 27,319
Posted By spinoli1
Rear Wheel Nut - there must be an answer

A few months back I took off my rear wheel for a tyre change. The hub nut was a complete bitch, and needed a 4 foot extension on the breaker bar before I could shift it.

When it went back on I made...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Mar-2005, 14:05
Replies: 22
Views: 4,466
Posted By spinoli1
Speak to Heather at Byrne-Up. They go to the...

Speak to Heather at Byrne-Up.

They go to the Ring about once every month and know everything. They are super-organised, mucho-friendly, provide free (good) instructors. Simon Byrne is a "Nurburgring...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2005, 14:33
Replies: 37
Views: 4,199
Posted By spinoli1
Oh, and yes, a suitably deep socket will go over...

Oh, and yes, a suitably deep socket will go over each of the bungs.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2005, 14:31
Replies: 37
Views: 4,199
Posted By spinoli1
Hi again Harv, Getting back to your questions, I...

Hi again Harv,

Getting back to your questions, I have measured the various bungs accurately using the plastic ruler that came with my wax crayon colouring set, and they are exactly as follows...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2005, 09:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By spinoli1
Thanks for the responses Guys, I've had a few...

Thanks for the responses Guys,

I've had a few responses (posted the question on Speedzilla as well).

I have the opportunity to do a bit of running in before I hit the track, and it would seem daft...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 13:53
Replies: 37
Views: 4,199
Posted By spinoli1
Harv, I'm not sure I should be discussing my...

Harv,

I'm not sure I should be discussing my rear bung on a public forum - I hardly know you!

However, I am of the opinion that it is plenty large and substantial enough to prevent damage to my rim...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 13:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By spinoli1
New cams - Running in needed?

Hi Guys,

I'm having new DP cams put in my 998 in a couple of weeks. A couple of weeks after that I'm on my first track day of the year.

So, do I need to follow any break-in procedure for the new...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 09:35
Replies: 37
Views: 4,199
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Harv, Re the R&G bungs - not sure if you...

Hi Harv,

Re the R&G bungs - not sure if you can remove the wheel with them in place - I've never tried. However, I think the answer will be no.

I'll have a look tonight and report back.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2005, 18:34
Replies: 37
Views: 4,199
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Harv, I've got the R&G ones intended for...

Hi Harv,

I've got the R&G ones intended for Ohlins forks. I use a thin peice of plastic stock to shim the fit my Showas, and wham them on with a rubber mallet.

It's a good idea to drill a hole...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2005, 14:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,456
Posted By spinoli1
By the way, and taking into account Shazaam's...

By the way, and taking into account Shazaam's comments which I do not disagree with in any way, I ran a Suz### (system crash) TL1000S for over 5 years, which I gradually developed into a really fine...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2005, 09:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,456
Posted By spinoli1
Zounds - I've been Shazaamed again! My woeful...

Zounds - I've been Shazaamed again!

My woeful grasp of tuning has been exposed.

So, the way I understand it now:

The gains to be had from the larger airbox are only relevant for a highly tuned...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2005, 09:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,456
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Neil, Excellent answer. Many thanks. I guess...

Hi Neil,

Excellent answer. Many thanks.

I guess I'll start the long, slow search for one of the suggestions above. I'm not in a hurry and I'm not bothered about having to make modifications to fit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2005, 14:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,456
Posted By spinoli1
Larger Airbox for 998

Hi DSC folk,

I read recently that the 748R has a larger airbox, and I know that large airboxes are good things.

So I have a few questions for the cognicenti -

1. What size is the 998 (basic)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2005, 14:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,401
Posted By spinoli1
2007 999 Improvements - you bitch!

I understand Ducati are working on improvements to the 999 silencer assembly for 2007....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2005, 09:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By spinoli1
I was at Val last year in July August - it was a...

I was at Val last year in July August - it was a good trip, but I had only just installed my slippy clutch and had set it up poorly so I had a few probs - well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2005, 14:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Ziggi, I'll have to get the map out tonight,...

Hi Ziggi,

I'll have to get the map out tonight, but I think Nogaro is closer to Bordeaux than 300km.

Then again, I've been known to get lost playing squash and putting on jumpers.

I'm a long time...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2005, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By spinoli1
Nogaro Track Days in May 05

Hi DSC Peeps,

Are any club members or board members planning on going to the Byrne-Up triple track-day at Nogaro, near Bordeaux in France at the beginning of May?

I will be there for the Monday and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2005, 14:18
Replies: 53
Views: 22,280
Posted By spinoli1
Good call Harv, I have been thinking about...

Good call Harv,

I have been thinking about making one up, but I couldn't convice myself that I could get accurate location on the frame mounts.

I would respectfully join the queu once yours are...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2005, 10:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,232
Posted By spinoli1
Hi Totto, Just got your reply - deep thanks. I...

Hi Totto,

Just got your reply - deep thanks.

I haven't downloaded it yet, but am looking forward to finally fixing my re-counter (need wiring diagram).

Spinoli
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2005, 14:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,232
Posted By spinoli1
Source for 998 W/s manual CD/DVD?

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a workshop/service manual on CD or DVD for a 998/998S?

Chi is kindly going to prep a parts manual for me, but it does not cover servicing/stripping...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 08:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By spinoli1
OK Mike, All red is fine, so long as it's...

OK Mike,

All red is fine, so long as it's original and in good nick.

If you want to go ahead, you can get me at:

spinsown@hotmail.com

Spinoli
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