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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jun-2006, 19:35
Replies: 18
Views: 5,130
Posted By twpd
Racing is a drug - the high that it sometimes...

Racing is a drug - the high that it sometimes provides often overcomes any common sense. I've often questioned myself over the cost:fun ratio as there's been times when it has been really ****! I can...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jun-2006, 18:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,836
Posted By twpd
I thought you were "the" pieman!

I thought you were "the" pieman!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 12:31
Replies: 5
Views: 2,534
Posted By twpd
Air-cooled two valvers are the best things they...

Air-cooled two valvers are the best things they make. I've always had 4 valvers but, tbh for road use the 2v motors are all you need. I love 'em - lots of grunt right where you need it and no need to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jun-2006, 12:25
Replies: 8
Views: 2,196
Posted By twpd
Dataloggers

I'm thinking of using a datalogger to monitor the fuelling of my race bike. I'm toying with the idea of fitting O2 sensors in the exhausts and air temp sensors on the chassis and, then using the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 11:30
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
Do tell!

Do tell!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 11:29
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
I forgot about the free practice. Yes as TP says...

I forgot about the free practice. Yes as TP says - it's the best format and by far imo. Go club racing and then go MRO - you wouldn't want to go back despite feeling very medicocre due to the depth...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 09:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,910
Posted By twpd
I have a set of basically new low-level oval...

I have a set of basically new low-level oval carbon Ducati Performance pipes available :D

....not road legal though....not too noisy either.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 02:39
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
Dom I reckon the bike will be more than...

Dom I reckon the bike will be more than competitive. As a basic starting point it's light years ahead of an SV in terms of brakes, wheels, swinging arm, yokes and suspension. Add to that 20% more...
Forum: Monsters 24-Jun-2006, 02:19
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By twpd
I've got an ssie airbox you can...

I've got an ssie airbox you can borrow.

Now...re. the swinging arm....ya shudda asked and I'd have told you about them cotter pins. Mine took just a swift tap - as a matter of course I dropped the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 01:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
it's nothing compared to your talk though!...

it's nothing compared to your talk though! ;)

It's 56ft-lbs in reality.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 01:24
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
Cheers! I wasn't intending to because that's...

Cheers! I wasn't intending to because that's after my Croft meeting so, another day at Croft serves no purpose for me...I'll be doing time at Pembrey instead but, I do like Croft a lot so I may just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jun-2006, 01:15
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
At MRO: Saturday: 15-20 minutes qualifying 10-14...

At MRO:

Saturday:
15-20 minutes qualifying
10-14 laps superpole race

Sunday:
10-14 laps championship race
10-14 laps championship race
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jun-2006, 21:51
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
Wildo when I take it for more dyno testing next...

Wildo when I take it for more dyno testing next month. I reckon about 350-360lbs atm.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jun-2006, 21:26
Replies: 24
Views: 5,142
Posted By twpd
Getting there - my 800ss minitwin racer

My race bike is nearing some form of completion although the colour scheme leaves a lot to be desired - that will be sorted later. I'm still awaiting my new brake lines c/w titanium hose fittings and...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Jun-2006, 20:49
Replies: 15
Views: 6,401
Posted By twpd
use a Firefox extension called clippings....just...

use a Firefox extension called clippings....just past it in from a menu item :D

Where there's a will, there's a way and rules were meant to be bent. ;)

2 cylinders are all you need but, 3 is a fine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 14:30
Replies: 12
Views: 3,016
Posted By twpd
A quarter? How much do you pay for your belts? I...

A quarter? How much do you pay for your belts?

I pay £26/pair. At that price why bother with anything else?

2 cylinders are all you need but, 3 is a fine compromise
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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2006, 14:22
Replies: 49
Views: 7,755
Posted By twpd
I might go to watch cos me mum lives not far away...

I might go to watch cos me mum lives not far away :)


2 cylinders are all you need but, 3 is a fine compromise
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Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 14:21
Replies: 15
Views: 6,401
Posted By twpd
What you need is (depending upon your connection)...

What you need is (depending upon your connection) a cable or ADSL modem connected by cat5e ethernet cable to a wireless/wired router (Linksys is decent kit). They connect to the WAN port. Most...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 14:04
Replies: 15
Views: 6,401
Posted By twpd
I'm Linux too - Ubuntu and fedora 4...but...that...

I'm Linux too - Ubuntu and fedora 4...but...that ain't relevant to the thread ;)
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 13:17
Replies: 15
Views: 6,401
Posted By twpd
Wireless is all very well if you know how to...

Wireless is all very well if you know how to secure it properly. My neighbours don't and leave theirs wide open to the extent that it's possible to browse their pc's. I went round to a mate's house...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2006, 09:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,016
Posted By twpd
As the std belts are so cheap I wonder why anyone...

As the std belts are so cheap I wonder why anyone would consider using anything else...it seems pretty pointless to me.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jun-2006, 23:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By twpd
OUCH! For a pot'? Looks like I'll have a cruise...

OUCH! For a pot'? Looks like I'll have a cruise through the RS and Farnell catalogues then. That is stupid money.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jun-2006, 22:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By twpd
My 800ss was running like a dog yesterday

Wouldn't start without choke even when warm, wouldn't idle properly....

So this evening it was out with the laptop, hook it up to the power commander, check the throttle position sensor calibration...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jun-2006, 13:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,531
Posted By twpd
I replace all of the drain washers (gauze plug...

I replace all of the drain washers (gauze plug and the drain plug) evertime I change the oil. I order my filters from italia and they always chuck in the washers for me.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 13:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
Posted By twpd
Don't you just love race officials? Maybe he...

Don't you just love race officials? Maybe he should have looked at my SV650 then? :lol: Throughout most of 2004 and a large part of 2005 I was suffering brake failure/fade - damn things needed...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jun-2006, 09:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,059
Posted By twpd
This thread is useless without lap times. ;)

This thread is useless without lap times. ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 01:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,737
Posted By twpd
Jap bikes are designed to be easy to operate in...

Jap bikes are designed to be easy to operate in the same way as a Ford Mondeo is easy to drive. It's ok up to a point but, if you want something with a bit more depth....... A Ducati is more...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 00:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,737
Posted By twpd
Ducatis tend to require a higher level of skill...

Ducatis tend to require a higher level of skill to ride well but, they respond well, reward input from a skilled rider very well. In my experience they don't suit novices or people who are more used...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 17:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
Anything is possible :) I will keep looking...

Anything is possible :)

I will keep looking...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 15:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
Nope. Crusty is right and I stand corrected! :)

Nope. Crusty is right and I stand corrected! :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2006, 15:02
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
Precisely and that is what I was saying. There is...

Precisely and that is what I was saying. There is no argument there. I was questioning the issue of i/p. You are talking about conflict of interest which I alluded to above in my previous post....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 13:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
I don't think you're right there Crust but, a...

I don't think you're right there Crust but, a simple mail to Yoyodyne will clear it up. I'll let you know. It'll be a shitte if i am wrong! :(
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2006, 13:45
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
Quite. Nor was I suggesting that CSS were....

Quite. Nor was I suggesting that CSS were. :rolleye:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 13:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
Who cares? The issue is that right now, if your...

Who cares? The issue is that right now, if your Brembo brakes need an overhaul then you are knackered because spares are not available for whatever reason. Here, as with most Jap bikes, you can now...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 12:06
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
Too right. It's worth keeping some in the...

Too right. It's worth keeping some in the toolbox. I will be ordering this week.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 11:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,031
Posted By twpd
I can vouch for Ducati John. Good bloke and you...

I can vouch for Ducati John. Good bloke and you can watch him work on your pride & joy.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jun-2006, 08:29
Replies: 181
Views: 40,739
Posted By twpd
I'm finding it hard to hold my tongue here having...

I'm finding it hard to hold my tongue here having resolved to say nothing more in this thread but.......

Since when did the techniques of riding fast become intelectual property of an individual or...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2006, 01:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
Posted By twpd
Frank, Where did you get your pipework from. I...

Frank,

Where did you get your pipework from. I need some better pipes for the race bike.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2006, 00:23
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By twpd
Brembo brake spares - woohoo!

Get them here (http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=120.2799.50)

I think there's everything you need here :D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jun-2006, 01:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By twpd
I might wonder along at the last minute. I have...

I might wonder along at the last minute. I have my 1st race there next month on my 800ss racer so, I've got lots to do and some testing as well - a trackday might be helpful beforehand.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 01:05
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Just been talking to one of the hartside guys I...

Just been talking to one of the hartside guys I occasionally ride with - he's been complaining of the same experiences on his R1. It would seem that perhaps the sort of roads we ride on are the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 01:04
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Std Diablos.

Std Diablos.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 20:57
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
How heavy are you Kev? I weigh 14 stone.

How heavy are you Kev? I weigh 14 stone.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Jun-2006, 20:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By twpd
Well there's two items I wouldn't want to see...

Well there's two items I wouldn't want to see skipped.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 20:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Hmmmmm...I'm at a loss to understand it then....

Hmmmmm...I'm at a loss to understand it then. I've checked my tyre pressure gauge against another and they both read the same.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 19:48
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Unhappy Fat barsteward more like!

Fat barsteward more like!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 19:40
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Well you might be right Ali. I have been playing...

Well you might be right Ali. I have been playing around with my suspension a lot tyring different things. The tyres are showing no signs of distress that you would expect with overly hard suspension...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 19:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
I open the throttle as soon as I can exiting...

I open the throttle as soon as I can exiting every corner :) And I like to rag the bike a bit but, I'm no straightline or acceleration merchant. I won't be bothering with Diablos again at that sort...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jun-2006, 18:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,957
Posted By twpd
Tyres? Pirelli Diablos - Pah!

I don't like them that much. I tried a set on my Triumph a couple of years ago and wore them out in about 2000 miles. At the time I put it down to the bike being pretty heavy. Anyway, I bought some...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Jun-2006, 18:41
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By twpd
Well there's some stuff there of interest to me :)

Well there's some stuff there of interest to me :)
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