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Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 23:04
Replies: 38
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Posted By Gizmo
comprehensive as ever Shazaam, nice work,.

comprehensive as ever Shazaam, nice work,.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jun-2005, 15:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,922
Posted By Gizmo
anyone want to buy a nice rs800 skiff?? only 6...

anyone want to buy a nice rs800 skiff?? only 6 metres of carbon mast sticking up off hull and you steer it with a 2 metre carbon pole attached to the hull, even a wet weather bike ride is safer :) :0
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jun-2005, 14:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,922
Posted By Gizmo
phew, north west is lowest risk. that'll change...

phew, north west is lowest risk. that'll change by tomorrow night i bet :(
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 14:31
Replies: 6
Views: 3,138
Posted By Gizmo
silicon adhesive works

silicon adhesive works
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 10:30
Replies: 26
Views: 5,285
Posted By Gizmo
I have a sharp drill and a steady hand :)

I have a sharp drill and a steady hand :)
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 10:09
Replies: 26
Views: 5,285
Posted By Gizmo
I removed and refitted one last night just by...

I removed and refitted one last night just by turning the rubber nut and holding bolt with my finger, maybe I need to check how tight all of them are :) think i'll stick a dab of lock tite on.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2005, 13:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
Copy/paste error?? 25 does seem to nip it up a...

Copy/paste error??

25 does seem to nip it up a lot and I hate stressing clamp bolts
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2005, 12:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
what, like "big bolt that needs 6mm allen...

what, like "big bolt that needs 6mm allen key that holds handlebars onto forks", thats what I need :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2005, 09:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
Thanks keefy Sheet i have also lists steering...

Thanks keefy

Sheet i have also lists steering head screw at 23 but there are 3 bolts on the top yoke and a bolt which clamps the adjustable head angle at the steering head. Why don't they just call...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 23:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
ok, does anyone know the correct torque for the...

ok, does anyone know the correct torque for the top clamp fork tube bolts and the handlebar pinch bolt?? sheet i have shows handlebars as a 1:2:1 sequence which is for 2 bolts, mine has 1.

why...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 20:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,309
Posted By Gizmo
i've never seen the bidet attachment for a...

i've never seen the bidet attachment for a karcher, hopefully it doesn't have rotating brushes :) :)
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 20:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,888
Posted By Gizmo
Another brilliant example of how this board...

Another brilliant example of how this board benefits Ducati and its dealers. Thats saved a long conversation tomorrow morning :) :)
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 19:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,888
Posted By Gizmo
i know its strange to still have the nut on but...

i know its strange to still have the nut on but it is meant to be there :)
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 15:32
Replies: 21
Views: 4,387
Posted By Gizmo
Mine came as standard with one ring showing but...

Mine came as standard with one ring showing but the geometry also does depend upon where the rear ride height is as well. I've been through the drop them down, raise them up route. For road riding...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 14:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,387
Posted By Gizmo
k tech are top guys, they helped me out last year...

k tech are top guys, they helped me out last year with an Sp2 and I jsut got a new sprign from them 2 weeks ago.

if you are knee down you are well passed the point of tip in and geometry has less of...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2005, 14:09
Replies: 21
Views: 4,387
Posted By Gizmo
I'll dive in not claiming to be any kind of...

I'll dive in not claiming to be any kind of expert :)

Lots of possible causes. What's the sag like with you on bike front and rear??the Ohlins website has a useful sheet to record the info on, its...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jun-2005, 22:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
yup, top and bottom top yoke is same on both,...

yup, top and bottom top yoke is same on both, bottom is different, same size thread so it should be the same torque which is what i've used till now
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2005, 19:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,002
Posted By Gizmo
don't take long to swap provided you are using...

don't take long to swap provided you are using bip sub frame, i've got a second heavier spring as well and swap that on the rare occasions ii make it a bip, takes about 30 minutes inc spring swap
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2005, 12:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,892
Posted By Gizmo
999s torque settings

Does anyone have the torque settings for an 04 999S with ohlins forks?? i have the 999 sheet but i guess its for showa forks and just wanted to check its all ok, I dont want to pinch the tubes .
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jun-2005, 13:04
Replies: 25
Views: 3,852
Posted By Gizmo
I'd be interested in one as well, oval holed for...

I'd be interested in one as well, oval holed for an S.

Made my own for checking tie bar length from a block of wood and punching holes at 0 and 285 mm then drilling for 2 M10 bolts, adjust tie bar...
Forum: Monsters 15-Jun-2005, 11:46
Replies: 7
Views: 4,257
Posted By Gizmo
Rizoma do a nice bar/crown that angles down like...

Rizoma do a nice bar/crown that angles down like a clip on but is slighly higher than fastening around the fork leg.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jun-2005, 23:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Gizmo
thought it might be that, i'm less than1 turn out...

thought it might be that, i'm less than1 turn out at each end which should be ok. might try and make a longer tie bar if i like the higher height.

it looks like it might also compress shock a little
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 22:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By Gizmo
remember that english sale of goods act allows...

remember that english sale of goods act allows you up to 6 years ( 5 years in Scotland i think) to report a defect inherent at time of manufacture. theres enough evidence on this forum and from your...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 19:41
Replies: 29
Views: 3,607
Posted By Gizmo
Even more interesting it was the mechanic at ...

Even more interesting it was the mechanic at Ducati Glasgow who told me it was ecu. They did say the same abut the race ecu not always being best for road riding as its set up more for higher rev...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 15:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,607
Posted By Gizmo
When I bought my 57mm system dealer told me I...

When I bought my 57mm system dealer told me I could run bike without race ecu if I wasn't bothered about an extra 1000 revs and they made sure fueling was OK. if they coded the ecu to my bike it can...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jun-2005, 22:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Gizmo
just unplug the rear light unit wiring, its the...

just unplug the rear light unit wiring, its the connector at front right hand side of sub frame, that'll stop them blnking :)

put it on the list of things to do at first service, you do have the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 19:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,335
Posted By Gizmo
mine says i cant do it but hey, mr visa is always...

mine says i cant do it but hey, mr visa is always nice to me
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2005, 15:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,335
Posted By Gizmo
ooh, I might be up for that, probably slow group...

ooh, I might be up for that, probably slow group as its my first track day on 999
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jun-2005, 09:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Gizmo
Thanks Shazaam - the shock stoke on a 999 is 71mm...

Thanks Shazaam - the shock stoke on a 999 is 71mm so on a low (64-70 nm) spring I guess 14 mm (146 compressed) is about the absolute max if the shock can actually get to a full 71mm before theres a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2005, 19:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Gizmo
Shazaam, you dont know what the max preload on a...

Shazaam, you dont know what the max preload on a 160 log spring is do you?? i've ben running 2 springs, one of which had a preloaded length of 142mm and was a bit concerned as to whether 18mm was ok.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jun-2005, 10:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By Gizmo
er, a screwdriver type allen key(the...

er, a screwdriver type allen key(the interchangeable bit kind) makes it a lot easier as you can put a little bit of pressure on to get them to engage. or a small socket style allen key on a 10 - 15...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 11:15
Replies: 11
Views: 3,264
Posted By Gizmo
true, if its a75kg per cm rate and you pre-load...

true, if its a75kg per cm rate and you pre-load it to the max, the spring will still yield 75kg resistance for each cm of travel. The important thing is to avoid using all the shaft travel or it'll...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 09:23
Replies: 11
Views: 3,264
Posted By Gizmo
the ideal set up is one where you can get 25% of...

the ideal set up is one where you can get 25% of travel as sag (sorry i dont know ST travel) for solo and also loaded. the range of preload means its unlikely one spring will do it. i don't know...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jun-2005, 23:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Gizmo
mine does every year when the fork and shock...

mine does every year when the fork and shock maker introduce new technology but i have to learn it. I do our new product presentation so have to be able to present how the shocks improve the package....
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 09-Jun-2005, 23:44
Replies: 7
Views: 5,020
Posted By Gizmo
mine does every year when the fork and shock...

mine does every year when the fork and shock maker introduce new technology but i have to learn it. I do our new product presentation so have to be able to present how the shocks improve the package....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jun-2005, 22:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Gizmo
Get geometry, spring, preload and sag sorted and...

Get geometry, spring, preload and sag sorted and the adjustors aren't so critcal. As has already been said a little knowldege can be dangerous so learn the basics of geometry and springs first, to do...
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 09-Jun-2005, 22:35
Replies: 7
Views: 5,020
Posted By Gizmo
Get geometry, spring, preload and sag sorted and...

Get geometry, spring, preload and sag sorted and the adjustors aren't so critcal. As has already been said a little knowldege can be dangerous so learn the basics of geometry and springs first, to do...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2005, 11:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,888
Posted By Gizmo
Nope, don't claim to be an expert but luckily i...

Nope, don't claim to be an expert but luckily i do product management for a UK mountain bike company ( very high end, race bikes, won 3 out of the last 4 Downhill World Cup championships) who use a...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2005, 10:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,888
Posted By Gizmo
You can't get rid of it easily, the stiffer the...

You can't get rid of it easily, the stiffer the fork and the more true the rotor the less the rotor knocks the pads back so its just the deflection of the piston seal rubber returning the pads....
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 13:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,888
Posted By Gizmo
The pistons are retracted from the expansion of...

The pistons are retracted from the expansion of the seal rubber, as you brake the piston pushes against the seal, when you release lever the rubber expands pushing the piston back. As you can imagine...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2005, 22:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Posted By Gizmo
no but you have :)

no but you have :)
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2005, 16:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,670
Posted By Gizmo
Top Service - Ducati Leeds

After a few of the negatives about Ducatis and service i'd just like to sing the priases of my dealer Ducati Leeds. When I bought the 999S bip i wanted a mono seat as well so haggled a deal on it...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2005, 18:34
Replies: 26
Views: 4,930
Posted By Gizmo
I was lucky to get a 57mm system with ecu and...

I was lucky to get a 57mm system with ecu and filters for my 04 999S at a very good price. When chatting to mechanics they told me the ecu lets engine rev another 1000 rpm before it hits limiter and...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 18:45
Replies: 26
Views: 3,028
Posted By Gizmo
it'l alter preload slightly as one leg is...

it'l alter preload slightly as one leg is compressed more, but as we've yet to check the preload adjustors they might be out as well..........
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 18:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,028
Posted By Gizmo
it makes no difference to wheel/axle or ride -...

it makes no difference to wheel/axle or ride - the springs compensate one being compressed by a bit more than the other, it'll only make a difference at full compression where one bump stop works...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 09:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,028
Posted By Gizmo
yes, exactly that, DCR has never altered it so...

yes, exactly that, DCR has never altered it so its been like that since build and pdi. :(
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2005, 23:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,028
Posted By Gizmo
Beeb thinkiking about this, it'll affect the...

Beeb thinkiking about this, it'll affect the springs inside fork, they'll be unequal tensions, the sliders will self adjust to keep axle in line. If you ever bottomed them one side would take all of...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2005, 23:14
Replies: 26
Views: 3,028
Posted By Gizmo
on my 999 I can count to about 5 seconds before...

on my 999 I can count to about 5 seconds before it stops.
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Gizmo
woh, that looks quite high, is it a big pack or...

woh, that looks quite high, is it a big pack or are they all like that?? i only need about 35 litres if i use a tank bag as well
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 10:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Gizmo
999 Touring and luggage??

Thinking about a week or 2 away on the 999 but need to work out how to carry stuff. Looks like a Baglux tank bag and ventura system seem to be the best bet. Does anyone have any other suggestions??
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