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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 11:37
Replies: 50
Views: 22,643
Posted By Ray
The japanese approach of new models every time...

The japanese approach of new models every time the sun rises is based on planned obsolescence, the neophiliacs just can't resist the latest and greatest.

Think I'm spouting Borrocks, maybe but, try...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Oct-2006, 17:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,627
Posted By Ray
Yep, there'e a million and one options but the...

Yep, there'e a million and one options but the bigger can/pipe diameters on a standard bike are probably more for show than go.

When going for bigger pipe diameters rather than cans you might also...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Oct-2006, 13:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By Ray
Donnington Monday 16th october

Anyone else going?? gonna take the Classic...........CBR600FT:lol:

Ray.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2006, 12:09
Replies: 11
Views: 5,117
Posted By Ray
Looks like its gonna be a V2 sedici lookie likey,...

Looks like its gonna be a V2 sedici lookie likey, very, very nice.

ya don't get builds like that on American chopper:lol:

Ray
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Oct-2006, 10:37
Replies: 29
Views: 7,031
Posted By Ray
The "tolerances" for the equipment used...

The "tolerances" for the equipment used are probably available from the mannufacturer or maybe the operators manual, you could maybe try and get hold of the latter under FOI but don't expect them to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Oct-2006, 09:36
Replies: 29
Views: 7,031
Posted By Ray
The guidelines are just that, Guidelines. Some...

The guidelines are just that, Guidelines. Some areas are "zero tolerance" so in theory you'd get done for 71.

There is no national hard and fast rule other than the actual speed limit itself, what...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2006, 15:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By Ray
Err the Chinese GP in the afternoon is only a...

Err the Chinese GP in the afternoon is only a repeat..........it was live at dark o'clock in the morning.

Get at GRIP ITV, re run of the Bore fest or live BSB championship decider??

A no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2006, 12:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,734
Posted By Ray
Jools, A couple of companies have come with a...

Jools,

A couple of companies have come with a solution to this, one is megacycle in the US of A?

They refinish the rockers but it ain't cheap to get done.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2006, 11:04
Replies: 25
Views: 5,734
Posted By Ray
:lol: It wasn't wasted, the "problem"...

:lol:
It wasn't wasted, the "problem" was sorted in the sixties,

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 17:21
Replies: 125
Views: 30,356
Posted By Ray
Exactamundo as I recall, this got done to death...

Exactamundo as I recall, this got done to death at the AGM.

DSC spends money on DSC activities shock, horror, probe................

The MT is mandated to splash the cash by the membership.


Don't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 14:51
Replies: 125
Views: 30,356
Posted By Ray
philanthropy.

philanthropy.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 14:12
Replies: 125
Views: 30,356
Posted By Ray
There were about £1000 in set up costs initially...

There were about £1000 in set up costs initially IIRC, the figure was in the accounts presented at the last AGM and posted out to all member afterwards, not a lot in to get things off the ground...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Sep-2006, 15:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,896
Posted By Ray
13K on the odo or tacho:eek: Seriously, have a...

13K on the odo or tacho:eek:

Seriously, have a look on autotrader www.autotrader.co.uk , MCN or maybe an online version of Parkers for bikes??

3750 to 4250 would be my guess as an asking price in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Sep-2006, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,254
Posted By Ray
Some don't seem to be taking the auction...

Some don't seem to be taking the auction seriously:eek:

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2006, 10:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By Ray
L888, Might be best to post this is the 888...

L888,

Might be best to post this is the 888 section, not sure if the 916/996/998 airbox/airtube set up is going th respond the same to the stuff used on the later bikes??

FWIW, I went the opposite...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2006, 20:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,008
Posted By Ray
Just had a look in the 998 owners manual that...

Just had a look in the 998 owners manual that comes with the bike.

Front 2.1 bar
Rear 2.2 bar

To Convert to PSI x 14.5

so Front is 30.45 PSI
Rear is 31.9
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Sep-2006, 17:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,411
Posted By Ray
I thought racing was all about the the buzz??,...

I thought racing was all about the the buzz??, priceless memories of hard fought battles either won or lost??, getting one over on the opposition, overtaking in the places where the sooth sayers said...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2006, 23:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,008
Posted By Ray
Sharpo, Those tyre pressures look too high, I...

Sharpo,

Those tyre pressures look too high, I thought a 748/916/996/998 ran 33 front 35 rear when cold? Check the handbook??

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Sep-2006, 22:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,422
Posted By Ray
Tell me about it, full a week or so ago. Seems...

Tell me about it, full a week or so ago. Seems that since a company or two gave up there's less days at croft, and they soome get full, Like the saying went........Book early

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Sep-2006, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 2,422
Posted By Ray
Tell me about it, full a week or so ago. Seems...

Tell me about it, full a week or so ago. Seems that since a company or two gave up there's less days at croft, and they soome get full, Like Sir Freddie used to say........Book early

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 00:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,711
Posted By Ray
Sharpo, maybe give 'em a call Ist, 01274 591017,...

Sharpo,

maybe give 'em a call Ist, 01274 591017, York to Ducati Leeds is a bit of a trek, if they ain't got any in stock.

Standard bar end, a plastic plug thingy just pushes in, don't think any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Sep-2006, 16:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,627
Posted By Ray
Yamasukihondasakiductrilla R600RRGSXR is always...

Yamasukihondasakiductrilla R600RRGSXR is always gonna be the greatest fastest bike until the next greatest fastest bike comes along.

keep 'em coming:lol:

The comic had an article on £1500 sports...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 21:57
Replies: 40
Views: 6,118
Posted By Ray
Clogger, Maybe two ways to go about this and a...

Clogger,

Maybe two ways to go about this and a load in between.

1. Get the bike in top condition as per standard, new oil and seals and maybe new springs. set to standard. and work from that...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Aug-2006, 14:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ray
MCN mentioned it on Wednesday, bit far to come to...

MCN mentioned it on Wednesday, bit far to come to see a few slow speed wheelies when I can go to Elvington to see some grade A nutters come past on the back wheel at 170 MPH:eek:

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2006, 09:22
Replies: 2
Views: 2,078
Posted By Ray
Empi, There is very little material on new...

Empi,

There is very little material on new friction plates plates, about 1mm?? They really do look like they will last about 5 mins but do the job for a lot longer if yer not a drag racer.

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Aug-2006, 17:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By Ray
:D No worries TP, nearly had me head turned by...

:D No worries TP,

nearly had me head turned by the DUK S4RS monster, what a grin maker that bike is, there again I 'spose the 998 on 15/43 gearing wouldn't need a front wheel either:lol:

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2006, 12:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,383
Posted By Ray
Leaking Breather pipe or breather tank?? Ray.

Leaking Breather pipe or breather tank??

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2006, 16:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By Ray
Has to be said that "etiquette" was a...

Has to be said that "etiquette" was a little lacking on the second day but no real harm done?

See what happens when ya let the rice burners on......................cement dust everyone could see...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2006, 15:28
Replies: 17
Views: 4,202
Posted By Ray
Big thanks to Lizzie, Monty and all the hard...

Big thanks to Lizzie, Monty and all the hard working crew who helped put the 2 dayer on.

The track soon dried out on day one. Courteous riding by all.

Lessons from Paul Smart Rep "Number 16" on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2006, 21:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By Ray
Check out what others are asking on...

Check out what others are asking on www.autotrader.co.uk, MCN and there's an online version of Parkers now?

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 15:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,908
Posted By Ray
A non loaded question like, " am I wasting...

A non loaded question like,

" am I wasting my time taking my brand X pipes off my bike before I bring it in for MOT"

doesn't back anyone into a corner, best done in person at the testing station...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Aug-2006, 11:29
Replies: 43
Views: 7,029
Posted By Ray
Just make sure you get the lap record, the...

Just make sure you get the lap record, the circuit might not be the same next year, there's changes afoot at Snett.

Dr J has a planning application in to upgrade the track and pretty much the whole...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2006, 10:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By Ray
998 battery options

The battery on the 998 is showing the early signs of giving up the ghost after four years.

It is the original GS battery and Gel filled??

The options seem to be go lead acid code number YT12 BBS or...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Aug-2006, 10:07
Replies: 32
Views: 13,889
Posted By Ray
Er, we had to state a preference and alternate...

Er, we had to state a preference and alternate i.e. Inter/slow or inter/fast to indicate a second choice if the first was full?? The inter group usually ends up too big so some might end up in slow...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2006, 09:54
Replies: 45
Views: 10,768
Posted By Ray
Andy, Just resign yerself to the fact that...

Andy,

Just resign yerself to the fact that you're gonna be riding an old model very shortly:lol:

No amount of fiddling with that 998r mota is gonna change that.

You can join the old farts sitting...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Aug-2006, 17:54
Replies: 13
Views: 3,433
Posted By Ray
Cadwell fever seems a bit slow to catch on?? At...

Cadwell fever seems a bit slow to catch on??

At least there shouldn't be any kids on 125s to show me how to go round corners, so that just leaves 600 monsters, 620 monsters, 695 monsters, 600ss,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 21:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,357
Posted By Ray
Depends on what bits you need in my experience...

Depends on what bits you need in my experience and the luck of the drawer. Whats in stock at the dealer, then Bologna, then how long it takes the supplier to make some if you are really out of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2006, 14:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,078
Posted By Ray
It's worth having your pressure gauge checked out...

It's worth having your pressure gauge checked out from time to time against a known calibrated/certified gauge. If its out at least you know how much to compensate by.

A simple check that is easy...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Aug-2006, 14:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,446
Posted By Ray
Not seen the noise police out on track as it were...

Not seen the noise police out on track as it were at Oulton or similar setup to Donny with a mike on the start finish straight.

Must admit the noise mularkey can be a bit of a lottery all sorts of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Aug-2006, 22:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By Ray
All the info about these laptimers is...

All the info about these laptimers is here

http://www.rollcentre.co.uk/

follow the link to laptimers.

Yep, you only need the lead to dowload to a PC or lap top, nice to do but not the end of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 16:07
Replies: 101
Views: 88,626
Posted By Ray
one in this weeks comic, 2004, 4777 miles, £8999...

one in this weeks comic, 2004, 4777 miles, £8999 ono

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Aug-2006, 16:53
Replies: 44
Views: 5,741
Posted By Ray
[QUOTE=domski] Let's keep this positive, this is...

[QUOTE=domski]
Let's keep this positive, this is our chance to get the right questions asked.
......................................


You're a hypocrite and now you're being an arse! Well...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2006, 20:49
Replies: 49
Views: 6,025
Posted By Ray
Sure, I'm geting bored with this now, It's only...

Sure, I'm geting bored with this now, It's only taken me a day, I do know when to stop any repetitive behaviour, Do you?

This is the second thread you have started on ideas and suggestions for the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2006, 17:15
Replies: 49
Views: 6,025
Posted By Ray
There's no "I" in Team TP, PM...

There's no "I" in Team

TP,

PM sent.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2006, 16:35
Replies: 49
Views: 6,025
Posted By Ray
Domfli, Don't be so hard on yourself, there's...

Domfli,

Don't be so hard on yourself, there's some good suggestions there.

I have another completely unrelated question that I won't clutter this thread with.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2006, 16:20
Replies: 49
Views: 6,025
Posted By Ray
It was no trouble, thank you for thanking me,...

It was no trouble, thank you for thanking me,

Thank You again,

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2006, 15:35
Replies: 49
Views: 6,025
Posted By Ray
Quite a task knowing everything and everyone. Not...

Quite a task knowing everything and everyone. Not consulting anyone sounds like some sort or autocracy or puppet leader not sure which. Is this some sort of initial sounding with a view to declare...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2006, 23:45
Replies: 101
Views: 88,626
Posted By Ray
Some reckon the early 749r are better value than...

Some reckon the early 749r are better value than a 999r, more goodies as standard just lacking the oomph of the 999 motor. If you're coming from a 748r the routine service costs engine wise are...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2006, 17:24
Replies: 12
Views: 4,712
Posted By Ray
BDG, Troy or whoever you are Oi you stalking...

BDG, Troy or whoever you are

Oi you stalking again??:lol:

Ray, John or whoever I am.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2006, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,985
Posted By Ray
It could be "spitting back" in to the...

It could be "spitting back" in to the airbox. Nowt to worry about too much me 998 does it occasionally.

If a "backfire" comes out of the exhaust, you might like to think of this as "frontfire"...
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