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Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2006, 16:29
Replies: 12
Views: 4,712
Posted By Ray
Well I'm really John Surtees, when are ya gonna...

Well I'm really John Surtees, when are ya gonna try and be F1 champ ya wussy, stop messing about in the mud with those WRC cars.

PS my mate Petter says he's gonna whup yer ass when you get in that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2006, 12:43
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By Ray
No, definately not, only someone with nothing...

No, definately not, only someone with nothing else better to do would argue with that!

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2006, 12:10
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By Ray
I really hope they don't end the interview with...

I really hope they don't end the interview with the stock " have you got anything you'd like to ask us"?:lol:

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2006, 11:48
Replies: 32
Views: 4,494
Posted By Ray
A little question on the origin of the species...

A little question on the origin of the species known as Desmodromicus Due.

What came first, the club or DD??

Ray
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2006, 11:28
Replies: 28
Views: 4,680
Posted By Ray
As an interested spectator and DSC club member it...

As an interested spectator and DSC club member it is seems clear that Domski is an enthusiastic support and competitor in DD but the other side of that is the "Super model girlfriend" levels of ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Aug-2006, 17:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,417
Posted By Ray
Dimski, I'd look out for flak if I was you. How...

Dimski,

I'd look out for flak if I was you.

How about getting a sponsor to tip up for something here

http://www.boutsen.com

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2006, 18:17
Replies: 34
Views: 9,622
Posted By Ray
On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I...

On the basis of the use BDG puts his 996r to I would recommend the 996r for short journeys, ideal for someone who doesn't do many miles:D

The 998r is a superb long distance tourer more suited to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2006, 09:56
Replies: 34
Views: 9,622
Posted By Ray
Errrrrr the 998r has the "short stroke"...

Errrrrr the 998r has the "short stroke" motor. 104x58.8 as does the 999r

The 996r and the 999s doesn't 100x63.5

Go to Ducati.com where the current models can be compared with those of...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2006, 15:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By Ray
Do the OEM ones for sale in the trade section...

Do the OEM ones for sale in the trade section fit?? They are for the 4 pad calipers so you will need TWO caliper sets if they are suitable.

Ray
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jul-2006, 13:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,354
Posted By Ray
999 Fe??

If the 999 goes the same way as it's superior predecessor I wonder if Ducati will do a 999FE :eek:

That'll sort out the fashion victims from the diehard 999 fans:lol:

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jul-2006, 12:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,818
Posted By Ray
The judgement here is are you gonna get any value...

The judgement here is are you gonna get any value out of a CSS day?

Some might wanna chuck £300 at making the bike go faster and see that as good value, others might see that £300 spent on making...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 23:45
Replies: 34
Views: 9,622
Posted By Ray
The 998r is bigger bore and shorter stroke, gives...

The 998r is bigger bore and shorter stroke, gives a massive 3 bhp more, don't know what the effect is on Torque. The seat unit is different, no vents on the 8r and I'm not sure but the 6r seat unit...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2006, 16:20
Replies: 42
Views: 8,646
Posted By Ray
Talking in the briefing and taking action to deal...

Talking in the briefing and taking action to deal with problems on the track are not the same thing, IMHO that separates the talkers and doers.

As JPM and others say a good TDO listens to what the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2006, 09:33
Replies: 42
Views: 8,646
Posted By Ray
Icompetance and disrespectful riding are two...

Icompetance and disrespectful riding are two different things. The former is outside of the organisers control other than moving someone down a group to match their actual ability rather than the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jul-2006, 16:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By Ray
Heard this before that e111 doesn't cover you for...

Heard this before that e111 doesn't cover you for everything??? More loopholes than a knitted cardy then??

Travel insurance is very likely to exclude riding a motorbike over 125cc and even more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 09:53
Replies: 45
Views: 11,516
Posted By Ray
Are the brakes **** then or poor throttle...

Are the brakes **** then or poor throttle response:lol:

Been thinking of taking a test ride on one of the latest crop of litre bikes from Japan just to compare with the 998r. If the throttle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jul-2006, 13:53
Replies: 23
Views: 5,462
Posted By Ray
would that be in packaging or labelling??:D...

would that be in packaging or labelling??:D

Ray.

My sincere apologies in advance if you are the head of product development:eek:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2006, 18:18
Replies: 30
Views: 6,111
Posted By Ray
Diablo and Diablo corsa are fine for the road....

Diablo and Diablo corsa are fine for the road.

Is getting em shipped then fitted a better bet than taking some loose wheels to the local suppliers??

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jul-2006, 16:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By Ray
Yes, But if there is more than one beacon it...

Yes,

But if there is more than one beacon it should pick them up consistently?

I have seen the odd duff time from a laptimer maybe there are other sources of IR at the circuit?? garage door...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 16:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,415
Posted By Ray
Lord R, Surely one has a spare claret jug one...

Lord R,

Surely one has a spare claret jug one could put to use?

or a spare feeding bottle, they come ready calibrated??

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 16:13
Replies: 126
Views: 24,430
Posted By Ray
From a speccys point of view. Have reversed...

From a speccys point of view.

Have reversed grids, fastest at the back with red lids, cover the track in shale how about a round at Odsal??

How about bonus points for style, a backflip over the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2006, 12:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,294
Posted By Ray
Antonye is spot on, so much depends on the local...

Antonye is spot on, so much depends on the local agent. Had no probs in and a around York, both agents (Britannia Rescue) that have come out to me have arrived with bike specific trailers. Used em...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jul-2006, 23:01
Replies: 48
Views: 11,607
Posted By Ray
In the absence of any other offers, in for a...

In the absence of any other offers, in for a penny in for a tenner!

Butch and Mrs Butch
Bruce
Chris and Ruth
AK & CK
Skidlids
Ruth (the Red one)
TP
Scooter & Biach
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jul-2006, 12:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,889
Posted By Ray
Yep, Good day with the No limits crew, sound,...

Yep,

Good day with the No limits crew, sound, understandable advice from WJB as usual. Looks like I need to put some effort into riding the bike if I wanna go any better!

LRBT, if you stop going...
Forum: Tyres 07-Jul-2006, 14:30
Replies: 7
Views: 3,613
Posted By Ray
9.5m:eek: :eek: :eek: That some sort of monster...

9.5m:eek: :eek: :eek:

That some sort of monster truck not a Ducati:D

I take it you mean 9.5mm is that overall height of the tyre or 9.5mm taller profile. I'd guess the former?? If its the latter...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2006, 09:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,848
Posted By Ray
998 rear pads and disc.

Fitted some EBC FA 47 organic? pads to me 998. They seem to bite very well but have worn out in about 3000 miles of mainly road use. Suppose there must be a trade off between wear rate and how soft...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jul-2006, 09:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,889
Posted By Ray
LRBT, Don't want any of those DD types there...

LRBT,

Don't want any of those DD types there anyway, they are such a nuisance, you overtake em on the straights and then they come past on the corners, very frustrating why can't they go fast in a...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Jun-2006, 13:51
Replies: 9
Views: 9,880
Posted By Ray
Tonio, Off to the South of France again this...

Tonio,

Off to the South of France again this weekend, based on the above I might just stop there!! Shame it's without the 998.

I'd stick with insuring the bike in France if I was you, no info. for...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Jun-2006, 12:57
Replies: 9
Views: 9,880
Posted By Ray
Tonio, The Bureaucrats might have something to...

Tonio,

The Bureaucrats might have something to say about this if a problem arises like a claim, pull by the ANPR etc.

Not sure if it is still the same but isn't some consistency needed re road...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 19:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,683
Posted By Ray
Felix, As you can see there's a bit of a...

Felix,

As you can see there's a bit of a competition on between me and Mr BDG, despite his bike having a years head start he's only just ahead, 1cc and 3BHP makes ALL the difference:lol:

BDG,

Look...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 11:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,683
Posted By Ray
Give me a call on 07980 947579 if you like. I...

Give me a call on 07980 947579 if you like.

I have a 998r with 15,200 miles on. 2,500 of which went on in a seven day trip last month.

Ray
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jun-2006, 13:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,052
Posted By Ray
You can make one up yerself for about 50p in bits...

You can make one up yerself for about 50p in bits but it won't look as nice and one with the proper connectors on.

Did a DIY job on my 998 ages ago with the intention of fitting the "proper thing" I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jun-2006, 22:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,740
Posted By Ray
Yorks region Trackday @ Croft July 8th

Saturday July 8th. DSC Yorkshire trackday at Croft in conjunction with No Limits. Went for a rare weekend trackday date at Croft. Price is £139 less 10% DSC discount. Don't forget to mention you are...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jun-2006, 17:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,657
Posted By Ray
Yikes, It looks like this is some sort of Virus...

Yikes,

It looks like this is some sort of Virus spreading, done a total of 30k miles on 99X series bikes with no probs then last week me back brake goes awol, this site is riddled with similar posts...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2006, 12:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ray
It can be a right faff getting the drive pegs to...

It can be a right faff getting the drive pegs to line up with the holes, easiest way I find is to turn the rear hub/disc until a drive peg is at the top as it were, and line up with the drive peg...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2006, 10:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,935
Posted By Ray
Hmmmmmmmm, just had the opposite problem, fine...

Hmmmmmmmm, just had the opposite problem, fine all day on the track then in the penultimate session the rear brake pedal went away completely as if the fluid had boiled.

Removed the caliper turned...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jun-2006, 14:31
Replies: 102
Views: 60,554
Posted By Ray
Eamon, Thanks for the info. clear, concise and...

Eamon,

Thanks for the info. clear, concise and not riddled with techy jibber jabba,

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Jun-2006, 12:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,956
Posted By Ray
LRBT, Yep, good day out as usual with No limits,...

LRBT,

Yep, good day out as usual with No limits, the lack of red flags was very noticeable even though all groups were full.

VERY hot day, but not too many hot heads on track.

Wasn't really going...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2006, 13:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By Ray
Felix, Do they do bike days at Elvington or...

Felix,

Do they do bike days at Elvington or racing only? Done a few car days there and the place has a reputation for eating tyres.

The Four wheeled F1 boys got shooed off Elvington due to noise,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jun-2006, 11:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,548
Posted By Ray
Talking domski, Would you be looking for standard...

domski,

Would you be looking for standard compound or Corsa?

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2006, 11:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By Ray
LRBT, There isn't usually a problem getting...

LRBT,

There isn't usually a problem getting space in a garage with power. I'll be there but not at 6.00am!!! track time doesn't start until 9.30 at Croft, I've turned up at 8 to 8.30 and still not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 15:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By Ray
You can make 'em better for while by bleeding or...

You can make 'em better for while by bleeding or new pads if they are well down but they slowly deteriorate again over time.

All sorts of theories for this from master cylinder/fluid reservoir too...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 09:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By Ray
Get some proper "mangement" on yer race...

Get some proper "mangement" on yer race bikes yer tight wads. Motec?

Yer'll never know when you'll need traction control in the future, in a few years time even mino motos will have it!

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 09:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,336
Posted By Ray
Get a lot more than that out of Diablos on a 998...

Get a lot more than that out of Diablos on a 998 but don't tend to can the backside off it on the road.

The only thing I don't like about diablos is the strange feeling of instability you seem to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jun-2006, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,116
Posted By Ray
Steve, Million and one places to get em from....

Steve,

Million and one places to get em from. I've had one yoyodyne from the USA, included some nice Ti fixings and one from Nelly at Cornerspeed.

Both worked well and reduced the effort required...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jun-2006, 21:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By Ray
Croft Friday June 9th

Anyone else going? No limits are running it.

Ray.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Jun-2006, 10:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,502
Posted By Ray
Yep used a credit card, not sure if I go after...

Yep used a credit card, not sure if I go after worldpay or the credit card company.

Ray.
Forum: Tyres 31-May-2006, 17:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,723
Posted By Ray
When you are talking about non race tyres 190s...

When you are talking about non race tyres 190s are availabe in two different profiles, depending on the manufacturer, either 50, the most common or 55, the latter is said to be better cos it gives a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 15:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,502
Posted By Ray
P n M How have you got on with this. Was giving...

P n M

How have you got on with this. Was giving moto2 a bit longer as i was away anyway. I suppose i could just hold fire, but I ordered nearly £300 worth! Too just to just let it...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2006, 15:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,182
Posted By Ray
I had a set of Pistals fitted to my 998r. Was led...

I had a set of Pistals fitted to my 998r. Was led to believe they were a straight swap, just a piston swap ain't gonna gain anything but they are cheaper than OEM?

For some bizarre reason the cam...
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