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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 18:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,871
Posted By Mr_S
Anodised black....

Anodised black....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 13:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By Mr_S
Welcome aboard. Go for a belts service, get the...

Welcome aboard.

Go for a belts service, get the rockers examined. Change the fork oil too.

Since you're in Denver,could I recommend one of FIM's fine Ultimap chips then get it setup so it fuels...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 00:01
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By Mr_S
Chili's Imola bike (2002 Poggipolini) Early...

Chili's Imola bike (2002 Poggipolini)

Early 916's ala Fogarty (traditional)

Test bike, plain carbon with a few stickers anyone :)

Last year's D'antin's, before the Visa colour...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2005, 23:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,399
Posted By Mr_S
Less acceleration and higher top speed than stock...

Less acceleration and higher top speed than stock (marginal though)

Standard chain would be fine as you're only 1 tooth smaller than the standard size.

Going by Shazaam!'s calculations I make that...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Apr-2005, 23:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,964
Posted By Mr_S
Don't you mean 49 at brands on the 4th and...

Don't you mean

49 at brands on the 4th and Cadwell on the 25th....;)

So the whole of DSC should take the week of and fill it with DSC trackdays.....

Shame there's no CSS that week, as I'd have...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Apr-2005, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,964
Posted By Mr_S
Looks like 28th July is Ducati only too Oh dear,...

Looks like 28th July is Ducati only too

Oh dear, I've got that week off and was looking for another TD to do that week after the delights of TA4

Where's me credit card....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2005, 21:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,432
Posted By Mr_S
Alternative replacement fuel connectors

Some of you may already know this, but the very expensive quick release plastic connectors for the fuel tank are exactly the same as used on some Triumphs.

However, the Triumph ones are Alloy, and a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Apr-2005, 00:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,295
Posted By Mr_S
Checkout the chart at the top of this...

Checkout the chart at the top of this thread

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=16156#pid142860
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 23:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By Mr_S
I'd be inclined to suspect that the 996R and 998S...

I'd be inclined to suspect that the 996R and 998S are both full floaters whereas the standard 998 & Matrix are only Semi's hence the different part numbers.

Although from a size and offset...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By Mr_S
Let's say if I did, and won millions there'd be a...

Let's say if I did, and won millions there'd be a free DSC trackday.

But I don't so I guess we'll just have to all hope I get lucky :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 15:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By Mr_S
Looks like they have different part numbers...

Looks like they have different part numbers between the 998 and the 998S FE. Though the 998S FE definitely has the same discs as the 996R

Here's the part numbers

996R
492.4.026.1A

998 &...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 15:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By Mr_S
Parts catalogues are...

Parts catalogues are here

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Apr-2005, 12:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By Mr_S
Arggh Got a meeting in Leeds that day. Would...

Arggh

Got a meeting in Leeds that day. Would have been good to do a TD on friday then fly off to the sun on saturday morning.

I wonder if I can get it postponed......:eureka:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2005, 12:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Mr_S
There's some stuff on the Sigma site about this,...

There's some stuff on the Sigma site about this, and my info comes from the discussions I had with steve at MR about fitting a full 50mm system when mine went in for the SP conversion (I'm running...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2005, 16:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,925
Posted By Mr_S
Talon Engineering Alan at AJ racing supplies...

Talon Engineering

Alan at AJ racing supplies them as own brand, I've got one fitted, as has bradders.

http://www.ajracing.info/
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2005, 23:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Mr_S
Should give you a few bhp more (in the top 2-3K)...

Should give you a few bhp more (in the top 2-3K) and a deeper note

45/50 system will keep the midrange that you have, full 50 system will cause holes in the midrange but gain more in the top end...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Apr-2005, 23:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,399
Posted By Mr_S
14/40 96 link chain and a ride height tool :)

14/40 96 link chain

and a ride height tool :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2005, 11:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,005
Posted By Mr_S
Maybe the Rules thread should be amended, so that...

Maybe the Rules thread should be amended, so that everyone is aware. Riders, spectators and all interested parties......
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2005, 01:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,005
Posted By Mr_S
That's funny, cos the rules linked to in this...

That's funny, cos the rules linked to in this thread ( Desmo Due Racing Rules 2005) say both are allowed....

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=13180

Page 2 in the Chassis section.

•...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2005, 11:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,694
Posted By Mr_S
Exactly as you described. I just pad the jack...

Exactly as you described. I just pad the jack with a block of wood.

Strip the whole front end this way when I was swapping forks around
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2005, 20:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,541
Posted By Mr_S
knowing me knowing you, ahhh haaaa Another ABBA...

knowing me knowing you, ahhh haaaa

Another ABBA fan :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2005, 20:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,942
Posted By Mr_S
or a 25bhp DT125 (finally finished all the...

or a 25bhp DT125 (finally finished all the repairs today!)

748's a rocketship :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 23:44
Replies: 19
Views: 4,518
Posted By Mr_S
Didn't have to touch the spacers, just put them...

Didn't have to touch the spacers, just put them on.

£30's a bit rich for a flat piece of steel with some holes in (I got a bargain then!)

60p for a bolt! Get a pair from somewhere else!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 15:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mr_S
That's the M/Cyl I have. The CNC machined...

That's the M/Cyl I have. The CNC machined one.

Call Pirtek see what they say.

http://www.pirtek.co.uk/site/Dynamic/templates/home_3.asp?lang=1&page=10
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 14:12
Replies: 19
Views: 4,518
Posted By Mr_S
About £40, though I did get the light unit off...

About £40, though I did get the light unit off e-bay for peanuts.

Most expensive new bit was the lock plate with the spigot on it, which was around £10.00

I think it's about £30 plus the light.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 14:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mr_S
Oh bugger, didn't realise it was a radial. Why...

Oh bugger, didn't realise it was a radial.

Why not call a hydraulic specialist and see what they suggest?

I'd be very surprised if it can't be repaired as the pressure's not that great compared to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 13:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mr_S
The DD boy's are snatching them off eBay for...

The DD boy's are snatching them off eBay for their twin disc conversions!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,390
Posted By Mr_S
I'd have though you could get a local engineering...

I'd have though you could get a local engineering firm to helicoil it for you.

shouldn't cost too much, probably around £20.00

Although I have a m/cyl from the early model (916 era) without...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2005, 10:55
Replies: 19
Views: 4,518
Posted By Mr_S
They're the bits I bought for mine. Although I...

They're the bits I bought for mine.

Although I ended up buying a full set of everything in the end so it was an easier swap.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2005, 01:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By Mr_S
14/40 (96 link chain) keeps everything in the...

14/40 (96 link chain) keeps everything in the sweetspot

Possibly the cheapest thing you can change, and yet quite noticeable.

Here's one of the definitive threads on this, including a recommended...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 20:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By Mr_S
S replaces both Biposto and Strada which were the...

S replaces both Biposto and Strada which were the base bikes but with different seat types. The S became available as either a bip or mono. Leaving the E as the entry level bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2005, 13:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,733
Posted By Mr_S
SPS replaced by SP replaced by R They're all...

SPS replaced by SP replaced by R

They're all homologation bikes for racing and have higher spec components, different suspension, cams etc to conform with supersport homologation rules

The S can be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2005, 22:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,971
Posted By Mr_S
Mine's at 570mm, and that's slightly higher than...

Mine's at 570mm, and that's slightly higher than stock would be by about 5mm.

To set yourself a baseline to work from the ride height adjuster should be 261mm between eye centres (pain to measure on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2005, 20:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,971
Posted By Mr_S
Just remember that section 8's ride height...

Just remember that section 8's ride height settings are for mono subframes, if you've got a bip or bip subframe their ride height measurements too much....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 23:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,907
Posted By Mr_S
They'll want your business :) Give them a call...

They'll want your business :)

Give them a call first thing in the morning to follow it up, if they're busy with the extra building work they may miss an e-mail or two.

You can also speak to Wilf...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 19:50
Replies: 11
Views: 3,097
Posted By Mr_S
The joys of working from home... :D This weekend...

The joys of working from home... :D

This weekend now allocated to painting panels black to match the tank...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2005, 19:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By Mr_S
Would that be carbon fibre or GRP...

Would that be carbon fibre or GRP sir

http://www.btinternet.com/~ripsnortingtwin/
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 14:19
Replies: 11
Views: 3,097
Posted By Mr_S
Job done, Kev's instructions were spot on, and...

Job done, Kev's instructions were spot on, and he's right about that spring behind the catch!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 11:08
Replies: 32
Views: 8,356
Posted By Mr_S
D'oh my...

D'oh my fault

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=17001
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Apr-2005, 11:02
Replies: 16
Views: 3,594
Posted By Mr_S
Gary I'm sure that as soon as the weather turns...

Gary I'm sure that as soon as the weather turns business will pick up, and as soon as reputation spreads you'll be beating them off with a stick :)


Got any fairing stickers?

Since you're doing us...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 10:42
Replies: 32
Views: 8,356
Posted By Mr_S
Here's Jen's thread on dbkillers, there's some...

Here's Jen's thread on dbkillers, there's some photo's of mine on the desk and fitted in the thread.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 10:32
Replies: 11
Views: 3,097
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers Kev, Had a read through it, and it looks...

Cheers Kev,

Had a read through it, and it looks OK to me, so I'll give it a go at the weekend.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 20:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Mr_S
Cheers guys, since I did the SP conversion on the...

Cheers guys, since I did the SP conversion on the engine, and just got a C/F airbox, I'd got to wondering about the air tubes.

Happy now that I don't "need" c/f tubes to be a fair rep (although...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2005, 16:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,097
Posted By Mr_S
I'd rather save the £50 if I can, though it's on...

I'd rather save the £50 if I can, though it's on my options list.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2005, 14:25
Replies: 11
Views: 3,097
Posted By Mr_S
Fuel Cap Lock

Is it possible ( as in easy DIY job) to modify the lock in a filler cap to open with any key?

I've just bought a spare tank for trackday use with cap but no key and don't want to have to replace the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 14:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Mr_S
As I thought Carbon Airbox Plastic...

As I thought

Carbon Airbox
Plastic Airtubes

Thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:13
Replies: 47
Views: 9,088
Posted By Mr_S
They also do their own exhaust system that they...

They also do their own exhaust system that they developed on last years race bikes with Kenny Whatmore. More power than Termi's and the road one comes with replacement plate hanger etc.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 12:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Mr_S
SP / SPS Airtubes Question

Simple question, probably a really complex answer, but here goes

Did any of the 748/916 SPS/SP come with carbon airtubes or were they all plastic?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2005, 01:03
Replies: 29
Views: 3,405
Posted By Mr_S
Why change if you're happy with the way you ride...

Why change if you're happy with the way you ride now.

Better things to focus on than the back brake I'd say

Like....

Holding the throttle open whilst braking hard......
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Apr-2005, 00:58
Replies: 23
Views: 10,096
Posted By Mr_S
Be decadent, get a pop up...

Be decadent, get a pop up one

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=3151&productId=128321&clickfrom=image
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