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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Mar-2006, 12:26
Replies: 16
Views: 3,195
Posted By Ray
Is that why marshalls have flags?? Keeps the air...

Is that why marshalls have flags?? Keeps the air circulating on still days???

I've got some info. somewhere on what the marshall's flags really mean, must dig it out to "help" the DD guys and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2006, 13:17
Replies: 77
Views: 15,854
Posted By Ray
The standard of prep on the DD field looks like...

The standard of prep on the DD field looks like it's taking a big step forward judging by the bikes I've seen on here and in the flesh.

Here's hoping they all stay shiny side up,

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2006, 17:51
Replies: 22
Views: 4,257
Posted By Ray
Those 4 pad calipers are a bit step forward....

Those 4 pad calipers are a bit step forward.
Went from a 996 BIP with std brakes to a 998r with std brakes up i.e. four pad calipers and IMHO there was a significant improvement in power and feel....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Mar-2006, 13:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,341
Posted By Ray
Picman is still alive & picing as far as I...

Picman is still alive & picing as far as I can see, he was at a car trackday at cadwell at the weekend, the website is full of piccys from the day,

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 17:26
Replies: 22
Views: 6,585
Posted By Ray
As a mere specatator can someone please tell me...

As a mere specatator can someone please tell me whether or not the round at cadwell this month is a championship points scoring round?
I just dont have the time, energy or staff to wade through all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 23:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,460
Posted By Ray
Make sure you are getting the best from what...

Make sure you are getting the best from what you've got. Get the cams dialled in, injector balance TPS set up etc. Then maybe ditch the mesh on the air intake, leave the standard filters or go for...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Mar-2006, 22:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,434
Posted By Ray
Yorkshire region trackday at Croft

Probably gonna do as usual and tag along on a No limits day at Croft.

I know it's impossible to get a date that suits everyone but what would people who have a strong interest in a Yorks region day...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 16:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,304
Posted By Ray
Its snowing outside.................gonna look...

Its snowing outside.................gonna look for some snow on the coast for Jnr to play in tommorow.

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,081
Posted By Ray
BDG, Thought so, to be expected on a budget bike...

BDG,

Thought so, to be expected on a budget bike built down to a price!!:o:P:lol:

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 11:38
Replies: 39
Views: 3,948
Posted By Ray
Lord R, May I humbly suggest that DD has upsides...

Lord R,

May I humbly suggest that DD has upsides and downsides to the Club as a whole, hence the interest by non racers who are paid up DSC members.

If you require further elaboration please ask a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 10:45
Replies: 13
Views: 3,081
Posted By Ray
2001 996r Stretta engine, 998cc ohlins front and...

2001 996r Stretta engine, 998cc ohlins front and rear, carbon belly pan, V piece, side panels, air box, chain guard & number plate holder. 4 pads calipers Not sure if they had a carbon seat unit. All...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 10:27
Replies: 24
Views: 3,030
Posted By Ray
Got to be some sort of quiz masters job or maybe...

Got to be some sort of quiz masters job or maybe an interogator at Guantanamo bay?

Maybe telesales or market research in fact anything requiring the asking of endless questions that no one wants to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2006, 21:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,081
Posted By Ray
Price depends on variables like condition and...

Price depends on variables like condition and how recently serviced. Low miles ain't the be all and end all.

Doesn't seem too far away on price when you consider the sort of prices 998r have been...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2006, 09:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,612
Posted By Ray
Where to sign up, they used a company to run it...

Where to sign up, they used a company to run it at cadwell last year??

Might be a bit embarassing getting blown away by some old bevels on the 998 tho!!

Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 11:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,907
Posted By Ray
Your budget will get you a nice 748 or 996. Just...

Your budget will get you a nice 748 or 996. Just be patient.

My choice would be the 996 every time, purely because it has the engine size that allows it to be ridden in a less frantic manner if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 12:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
Posted By Ray
chef, £360 at a dealer, with or without any...

chef,

£360 at a dealer, with or without any discount?

If without just pick a dealer than gives 10%, it ain't gonna cost £36 to get it sent!

Whatver you end up with make sure it ain't gonna need...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2006, 12:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,161
Posted By Ray
Frank, Had a ride or two to DD last year,...

Frank,

Had a ride or two to DD last year, planning to do the same this year, probably cadwell as it's the nearest, only 100 miles away for me!!

150 or 160 for you?

Don't forget yer washers for the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 12:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ray
Kneed, Old age then...........gets everything in...

Kneed,

Old age then...........gets everything in the end.............

Good luck in getting it sorted.

Ray.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Feb-2006, 11:11
Replies: 19
Views: 5,538
Posted By Ray
Rocki is gonna be a housing estate soon, now...

Rocki is gonna be a housing estate soon, now owned by a housing developemnt company who plan to put 5,000 houses next door. The Rocki CEO has just left, and BMW won't be running their performance...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 11:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ray
Kneed, Check out the price of a a new top...

Kneed,

Check out the price of a a new top fairing at a dealer to help decide, they come painted. You might be Surprised.............. either way!!

A stick on number board is gonna be a good few...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Feb-2006, 22:48
Replies: 27
Views: 3,887
Posted By Ray
Dominic, Good to see someone from Yorks getting...

Dominic,

Good to see someone from Yorks getting stuck in. Good luck for 2006.



Ray.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 17:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,345
Posted By Ray
Has the bike been laid up for a while? My 998 is...

Has the bike been laid up for a while? My 998 is a B to start from cold after being left, I suspect the fuel has detriorated, very similar symtoms to yours.

Basically no fresh fuel has gone into the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Feb-2006, 16:26
Replies: 23
Views: 3,603
Posted By Ray
Butch, I'm sure you already know that some...

Butch,

I'm sure you already know that some Ducati dealers offer 10% to DSC members on parts, with a few caveats. There is a section on this site that lists some discounts but a few companies listed...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Feb-2006, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,980
Posted By Ray
Custom painted lids

Anyone got any suggestions on who/where in Yorkshire please?

Old double Rossi sun design on both sides. Just bought a new Suomy spec 1R at half price so the paint job is not gonna land me in too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2006, 11:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,683
Posted By Ray
Those in the picture will foul the coils on a...

Those in the picture will foul the coils on a 996r, it is possible to cut them so they don't. personallY I would do that to orginal panels.

Genuine 2002 748r panels are the same smoth side design ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 12:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,087
Posted By Ray
Power, more is good, too much is better. maybe...

Power, more is good, too much is better.

maybe going for a big dollop of power high up the rev ranges isn't a good idea unless it floats ya boat but there are some things you can do to make the low...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2006, 10:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,087
Posted By Ray
Have you had the cams dialled and all other...

Have you had the cams dialled and all other standard stuff optimised, e.g. TPS, injectors balanced, valve clearances etc.

Maybe get rid of the air intake mesh?

Certainly worth doing to make sure...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 10:55
Replies: 36
Views: 3,356
Posted By Ray
The rider needs just as much prep as the bike,...

The rider needs just as much prep as the bike, probably more so. The human performance side of all sports is a science in itself.

Body and mind need to be prepped or you can be beat before you set...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Feb-2006, 00:22
Replies: 47
Views: 15,695
Posted By Ray
Only a wild guess but I reckon peeps will moan...

Only a wild guess but I reckon peeps will moan that the days should be Ducati only!! You can't please all of the peeps all of the time and various other cliche.

The Ducati only days are always...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Feb-2006, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,496
Posted By Ray
Is lap timing an an insurance thing. Do CSS still...

Is lap timing an an insurance thing. Do CSS still lap time on their courses, they did years ago and you got a printout after the event.

I can see why you don't want peeps chasing a lap time on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Feb-2006, 12:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,470
Posted By Ray
Why not go the way of yer local "race...

Why not go the way of yer local "race shop" neons are worth 50 BHP a strip on a Saxo or Nova, :o

Gotta be worth a try.

Has to do a double take a week or so back when I saw a scooter/ped with...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jan-2006, 14:05
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By Ray
Lin, Let us know when your heading oop North to...

Lin,

Let us know when your heading oop North to Croft.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2006, 13:40
Replies: 44
Views: 4,955
Posted By Ray
er............maybe?!:D is that an...

er............maybe?!:D

is that an abstention?

Ray.:D

[Edited on 25-1-2006 by Ray]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2006, 13:23
Replies: 44
Views: 4,955
Posted By Ray
:eureka: Perhaps there should be a vote open to...

:eureka:

Perhaps there should be a vote open to the wider membership about the number votes we should have votes about in the future.

I'd vote for that if it came to a vote!

If the vote doesn't go...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2006, 00:23
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Ray
The mesh acts as primary filter stoping big bits...

The mesh acts as primary filter stoping big bits getting to whatever air filter you have fitted.
When modifying the mesh you might find the air fuel ratio needs some adjustment, but that depends...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jan-2006, 17:18
Replies: 164
Views: 43,346
Posted By Ray
Cadwell 2 days should be BOGOF, Ray

Cadwell 2 days should be BOGOF,



Ray
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jan-2006, 17:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By Ray
Just been on the 'phone no bike trackdays before...

Just been on the 'phone no bike trackdays before May but the nice lady did hint that there might be something before...............nothing confirmed.

Want to do a few days @ Croft as it's the local...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2006, 12:54
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Ray
dave996, The bungs can go as thei only there to...

dave996,

The bungs can go as thei only there to reduce induction noise as far as I know.

It might cause air fuel/ratio issues that might be worth checking out.

Ditching the intake mesh is worth...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2006, 12:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Ray
Which particular aspect, filtration/airflow, Top...

Which particular aspect, filtration/airflow, Top end power, mid range, throttle response, ease of fitting, ease of removal, induction noise, price/value for money, how often you fall off and end up...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2006, 00:05
Replies: 22
Views: 3,962
Posted By Ray
Any filter that takes up Volume in the airbox is...

Any filter that takes up Volume in the airbox is pants. I can see why some prefer the filtration of undertank types but you can't beat in tube filters for throttle response and power.

Tried the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2006, 13:18
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By Ray
There are two less trackday companies As far as I...

There are two less trackday companies As far as I know who used to offer Croft dates,

Track time promotions are no more
100% bikes are no more

I'll maybe give the circuit a call, only No limits and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jan-2006, 16:19
Replies: 15
Views: 4,368
Posted By Ray
Croft, nowt \'til May?

No track days at Croft 'til May:(:(:(:(:(:(

Used to be at least one or two in April, it's not THAT cold up here is it?

Ray.

[Edited on 19-1-2006 by Ray]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2006, 15:50
Replies: 29
Views: 4,608
Posted By Ray
If you can truthfully say nothing else floats ya...

If you can truthfully say nothing else floats ya boat for the cash, time effort and heartache, then racing it is.

Others on here who are well into being out on the grid are hardly gonna say get yer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 11:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,227
Posted By Ray
Try and get a van with a tail lift if you are...

Try and get a van with a tail lift if you are having to rent one. A rear paddock stand does make safe transport easier, take the panels off as Mav says

Diagnosis by t'internet is pretty tricky. A...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2006, 12:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,299
Posted By Ray
TP, Them R's don't like being left unridden, a...

TP,

Them R's don't like being left unridden, a combination of ageing fuel, cold weather and big compression will show up the slightest weakness in your battery, old or new.


Few can resist the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2006, 20:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By Ray
TP, Jump start it off yer car. Had to do it a...

TP,

Jump start it off yer car. Had to do it a few times on mine, usually after not using it for a fortnight or more. Not had a lot of success with optimates, oximisers and the like.

More hassle but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2006, 10:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,494
Posted By Ray
Withdrawn? Well over £1000 to fix the damage...

Withdrawn?

Well over £1000 to fix the damage you can see if you use new bits. Never mind any that you can't.

Ray.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jan-2006, 14:29
Replies: 16
Views: 1,800
Posted By Ray
If anyone has a problem with an ohlins shock...

If anyone has a problem with an ohlins shock don't rule out a rebuild.
£168 inc VAT got a me new piston rod, seals and a service at the local suspension specialist. As good as new.

A stone had...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 00:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,779
Posted By Ray
748r 996r & 998r should have belts every 12...

748r 996r & 998r should have belts every 12 months or 6k miles whichever is the sooner. Thats according to the Ducati service schedule.

If you only do 1000 miles but 12 months have gone since the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2006, 10:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,780
Posted By Ray
Er, I think you'll find £400 is for an airbox and...

Er, I think you'll find £400 is for an airbox and tubes. not just the tubes.

I'd be a bit wary of buying any carbon off e-bay without seeing it. Condition, fit, finish, quality are everything with...
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