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Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2005, 13:20
Replies: 25
Views: 3,589
Posted By Gizmo
Had you tried lowering the handlebars on the fork...

Had you tried lowering the handlebars on the fork legs before that?, I'd be interested to know if that had same effect. My bars are pushed up against the top crown so i think can be lowered.

When...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 11:25
Replies: 25
Views: 3,589
Posted By Gizmo
Movign seat/tank forward alters weight fore/aft...

Movign seat/tank forward alters weight fore/aft distribution, it will put more weight further forward but doesn't alter riders position. I've been thinking about this since it came up and I'd say you...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 08:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By Gizmo
i don't know what system an R comes with or...

i don't know what system an R comes with or whether chip is the same as the one i got with my 57 full system :( did you also fit a power commander?? the mechanics suggested i only fit the race ecu if...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2005, 21:11
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By Gizmo
LOL, i did same when i got mine back from having...

LOL, i did same when i got mine back from having full system, took it out and i'd have been off the back of the seat if it didn't have a big bum pad. Does the chip keep fuelling OK for road use?? I...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2005, 21:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,369
Posted By Gizmo
One thing i love about US (well west coast) is...

One thing i love about US (well west coast) is number of tracks which are easy to get to and the times they open I'd never want to dirt bike. I work in Phoenix during winter and local track is up to...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2005, 23:20
Replies: 25
Views: 3,589
Posted By Gizmo
Could you not achieve the same effect by lowering...

Could you not achieve the same effect by lowering bars on the fork legs??,that would put more weight further forward in a similar way to raising seat. lifting your body up raises c of g, the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-May-2005, 22:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By Gizmo
oops, forgot to post the Cateye model - its a...

oops, forgot to post the Cateye model - its a moto 8 anyway
<fx - sound of gate closing, horse neighing in distance /fx>
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2005, 23:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By Gizmo
you gotta make sure the speed goes high enough,...

you gotta make sure the speed goes high enough, cateye make one model specifically for motorbikes, cant recall the model but theres one in me garage, will dig it out tomorrow. its not cordles so...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2005, 21:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,274
Posted By Gizmo
yup, i did that and was amazed, much nicer turn...

yup, i did that and was amazed, much nicer turn in. think they went that way not altering head angle to try and get more rider weight over front wheel. i'm going to try and get the angle of dangle...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2005, 23:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,154
Posted By Gizmo
take sub frame off it makes it easier to remove...

take sub frame off it makes it easier to remove old can, get new can into position then replace sub frame so you can check it goes in right place, leave everything loose and tighten fgrom rear...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2005, 10:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,149
Posted By Gizmo
yeah i read that and used it as a guide for ride...

yeah i read that and used it as a guide for ride height although quite why they say lower front when you can steepen head angle i'm not sure. Dropping forks through does make a hugh difference...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2005, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,149
Posted By Gizmo
I only weigh 65 kg and the Ti termi can is quite...

I only weigh 65 kg and the Ti termi can is quite a few kg lighter than the steel can. i think its a bit too light and am going to swap it for 68 - 70 ish i think, need to know how much 15mm of...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2005, 09:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,149
Posted By Gizmo
Its very difficult to use a c spanner on the...

Its very difficult to use a c spanner on the standard exhaust routing, the 2:1:2 of the race termi system makes it a lot easier as rear pipe drops down not up towards end can. Well, thats another...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 13:42
Replies: 31
Views: 4,221
Posted By Gizmo
Big V twins and singles are worst for engine...

Big V twins and singles are worst for engine braking, its usually easy enough to blip throttle as you go down box but on steep downhills it requires a 2 finger brake, blip throttle with other 2...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 12:38
Replies: 31
Views: 4,221
Posted By Gizmo
anyone know how much they are??:o

anyone know how much they are??:o
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 11:27
Replies: 31
Views: 4,221
Posted By Gizmo
I'd looked closest at the DPP road item as I...

I'd looked closest at the DPP road item as I wasn't too sure about plates, spares etc and also how long the race clutch would last.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 11:10
Replies: 31
Views: 4,221
Posted By Gizmo
Slipper clutch options

I'm thinking about fitting a slipper clutch when funds allow, it seems like there is a fair bit of choice, anyone got any recomendations on best value/quality for road/odd track day use??

TIA
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 08:56
Replies: 13
Views: 3,204
Posted By Gizmo
the rear of the side fairings is different to...

the rear of the side fairings is different to clear the new swingarm and exhaust routing
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2005, 20:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,643
Posted By Gizmo
no problem but wait until you price the epoxy and...

no problem but wait until you price the epoxy and carbon!! its expensive unless you have another use for it.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2005, 19:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,643
Posted By Gizmo
I use carbon sheet and expoxy for repairing my...

I use carbon sheet and expoxy for repairing my sailing skiff. Its same as fibreglass, mix epoxy, brush over underside of whatever you want to repair put carbon on, brush more epoxy into it then get...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-May-2005, 16:56
Replies: 21
Views: 8,967
Posted By Gizmo
Di for me as well, half the companies i tried...

Di for me as well, half the companies i tried wouldn't quote as I had a few years off, lost all my NCD and had to start again, so despite me being 46, full bike licence since I was 17, 1 years NCD...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2005, 14:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,835
Posted By Gizmo
N Yorks had a bright blue 04 Subaru Imprezza...

N Yorks had a bright blue 04 Subaru Imprezza jobbie in Devils last weekend
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-May-2005, 22:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,433
Posted By Gizmo
what about ex moc members who live in Penrith??,...

what about ex moc members who live in Penrith??, come on I'm only 20 miles off the wall :) i'll bring me own paddock stands.......
Forum: 999 / 749 14-May-2005, 10:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,300
Posted By Gizmo
nice, but theres no need to call the T4 an old...

nice, but theres no need to call the T4 an old heap yet. Oh, sorry i forgot you need the VW to put the R in when it breaks down :) my S has its own seat in the back of the Vito:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-May-2005, 12:53
Replies: 25
Views: 3,874
Posted By Gizmo
Can you polish it out of a titanium end can?? i'd...

Can you polish it out of a titanium end can?? i'd think the ti is a little bit thinner than steel and am concerned it would leave a weak point on the can.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-May-2005, 08:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,316
Posted By Gizmo
If the sensor fails does it effect engine...

If the sensor fails does it effect engine management and fueling?? On my SP2 it failed and bike ran ok up to about 5000 rpm then ECU light came on and it wouldn't rev, i got used to coasting along...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 18:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,754
Posted By Gizmo
Use autoroute to about Reims, then head cross...

Use autoroute to about Reims, then head cross country on N roads, head towards Chaumont, then Dole then hit N5 at Poligny heading for Geneva, thats probably my favourite road anywhere, 60 miles of...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 01:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
Posted By Gizmo
Sorted!! 5 hours and its in, just got...

Sorted!! 5 hours and its in, just got tank/seat/fairings and to re space footrests and its ready to rock, oh and to work out where all these extras nuts/bolts/fibre washers and spacers go. They must...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2005, 21:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
Posted By Gizmo
Fookin wont be there on 999 unless i can work out...

Fookin wont be there on 999 unless i can work out how to get all this extra plumbing in. Knew i should have left it to experts and should never have started on a Saturday night when I'm meant to be...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2005, 11:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
Posted By Gizmo
I wasn't really after a 57 system, wanted an end...

I wasn't really after a 57 system, wanted an end can or half system but have been offered a full 57 at a decent price. Mines an 04 999S with deep sump, what was your system for?
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2005, 23:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
Posted By Gizmo
57mm ti termi full system

My Leo Vince end can fell through so I'm after a new exhaust for the 999S, just wanted something a bit lighter, nicer sounding and with a bit more oomp, is a 57mm full system overkill?? Do i need...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2005, 11:15
Replies: 22
Views: 3,070
Posted By Gizmo
That looks very similar to Deeseereds knackered...

That looks very similar to Deeseereds knackered coil DL showed me last week...

take your camera and post a pic of differences between old useless one and modified version please. is it possible to...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-May-2005, 20:37
Replies: 26
Views: 7,558
Posted By Gizmo
We powder coat alloy mtb frames but the only way...

We powder coat alloy mtb frames but the only way we can get powder to stick well is to chemical etch first. this process actually eats metal away and we've got to allow for this in the cnc machine...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2005, 15:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Gizmo
What?? you liked it so much you want it to come...

What?? you liked it so much you want it to come on? :)

It'll wait till you're 100 miles from home on a cold wet night before it does it again
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2005, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Gizmo
The clutch switch thing is quite common it occurs...

The clutch switch thing is quite common it occurs when you are first pulling away or slowing down to lights etc and light comes on briefly, I had it on mine and was told to adjust the micro switch, I...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2005, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,635
Posted By Gizmo
And how can a time limit apply if you were to...

And how can a time limit apply if you were to buy, say, a 2003 749, pdi'd in March 03 but sold March 04, when is the 2 yr for belt change needed, March 05 or March 06 eh Deeseered, Does the dealer...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Apr-2005, 09:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By Gizmo
Baby oil might be better , ooh, did i say that...

Baby oil might be better , ooh, did i say that out loud? :)
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 22:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By Gizmo
i use silicon spray on a cleancloth to clean the...

i use silicon spray on a cleancloth to clean the matt black swingarm on my bike, it takes al the wax polish off, guess it might also work on paint work
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 13:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,299
Posted By Gizmo
You usualy have to haggle before you buy the bike...

You usualy have to haggle before you buy the bike for a "free first service" . Bought my bike after agreeing I paid for oil/lube/filter, dealer provided the labour element. its very frustrating that...
Forum: Tyres 22-Apr-2005, 12:05
Replies: 5
Views: 3,591
Posted By Gizmo
They are a great tyre for road/ light/moderate...

They are a great tyre for road/ light/moderate trackday use, I used to ride to Croft on my old SP2, do a track day then ride home. Managed to get them sliding once when they were really warm but only...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2005, 19:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,928
Posted By Gizmo
yup,i wanted it to see if i could fix it and use...

yup,i wanted it to see if i could fix it and use as a pattern but £51 when a new one sold for 200 last week is mad.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 18:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Gizmo
Might be up for that, gimme a clue as to when it...

Might be up for that, gimme a clue as to when it is to save me changing forums :) Saying that theres no decent way of getting there is there?? Dont fancy M6 or A6 unless its in me van, which given...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 18:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Gizmo
Hum, might try that tonight when I go out to bend...

Hum, might try that tonight when I go out to bend the clutch micro switch spring :) Sorry, I didn't include coolant leaks, can i leave it till the next batch of character building "issues" occur :)
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 17:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Gizmo
Ha, Ducati Leeds have now booked it in for next...

Ha, Ducati Leeds have now booked it in for next week, they moved it forward from May 9th.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 17:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,406
Posted By Gizmo
Is it just me??

Right, I know I'm just coming back to Ducatis after a year on a boring, dead reliable Honda SP2 BUT are the "quirks" my less than 4 weeks old 999S has, considered by this venerable bunch of like...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 16:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,056
Posted By Gizmo
I use a Harris but had a problem with it and the...

I use a Harris but had a problem with it and the RG fork bobbins, ended up having to remove the fork bobbins to use the stand. the stands great, works well and is easy to use.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2005, 12:56
Replies: 15
Views: 1,541
Posted By Gizmo
£300 gets you the PMS alloy mono subframe from...

£300 gets you the PMS alloy mono subframe from Demon Tweeks
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 22:33
Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
Posted By Gizmo
Marzocchi do a 50mm diameter fork which can...

Marzocchi do a 50mm diameter fork which can probably be fitted.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 22:30
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By Gizmo
It certainly is a fast idle lever :) Bike won't...

It certainly is a fast idle lever :) Bike won't start without this being used, tried with no lever, a small amount out but it only fires with it right open then screams for a few seconds until i...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 20:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By Gizmo
Well, it took about 10 gos to get it started last...

Well, it took about 10 gos to get it started last night. Hitting starter button it does not run on, as soon as I release button the starter disengages. One thing which is weird is the speed of tick...
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