Ducati Riders

[red rocket]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Apr 24 2006, 06:57 PM

just my 2 cents of thoughts

 

i just switch from r6 to 998 and the differences are:

- vtwins power are much smoother while the inlines are more powerful but comes in only at high rpms

 

- r6 is very light and agile but the 998 handles better in corners but takes more strength to flick it thru some corners

 

- vtwins feels a bit heavier and usually enters corners slower but its power is more predictable and so can open throttle earlier when exiting corners

 

 

lastly the riders matters most and for bikes definitely dollar for dollar jap bikes would be better than ducati, but if you could spent some $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ a ducati can beat the inlines.

 

i have seen an angmo on a 916 sps doing low 1.40s during one of the track days and won and 916 is a 8 yrs old bike think abt it! i am sure many of the k6 or r1 has more hp than that bike.

Change your steering angle!... the bike will flick in easy... If that's not enough then increase your ride height a little.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by cagiva03@Apr 26 2006, 02:27 AM

I got a couple of friends saying this sucks! Can i have your comments guys!

Erm, I think it looks terrible too actually...

 

Why do you need stickers? The bike looks good in solid colors, you don't need stickers to break up the shape.

[recceduck]

slightly off from the previous threads discussion....

 

anybody has friends thinking of selling a 748? haven't seen one on the market since the last traded few mths back, red that becomes yellow later...

[ktkt]

Originally posted by recceduck@Apr 26 2006, 12:47 PM

slightly off from the previous threads discussion....

 

anybody has friends thinking of selling a 748? haven't seen one on the market since the last traded few mths back, red that becomes yellow later...

I think that one is a DUCK/LEMON.

Anyone can confirm?

[rrr]

Originally posted by cagiva03@Apr 26 2006, 02:27 AM

I got a couple of friends saying this sucks! Can i have your comments guys!

Hi

 

I just got this set for my 996 after spraying the side fairings matt black(lusting after MV Tamburini la),mayb will post a few pics for your comments..

 

BTW amyone knows where this M technik shop is?is it still at Jln Wangi?

 

cheers

[Roadster]

Originally posted by rrr@Apr 26 2006, 09:13 PM

 

BTW amyone knows where this M technik shop is?is it still at Jln Wangi?

 

No. They have moved to Ubi.

 

Here's the address:

 

51 Ubi Ave 1, #05-08,

Paya Ubi Industrial Park.

SGP- Singapore 408933.

Tel.: +65 68 44 89 73

Fax: +65 62 34 27 73

eMail: [email protected]

http://www.m-technik.net

[ktkt]

Lara Croft does Ducati!

 

http://www.tombnews.com/news/2006041304/

[Guest nE0]

Hope her utility belts doesn't scratch the tank!

 

http://www.tombnews.com/ima/news/20060413_story_ducati.jpg

[rrr]

Originally posted by Roadster@Apr 26 2006, 09:17 PM

No. They have moved to Ubi.

 

Here's the address:

 

51 Ubi Ave 1, #05-08,

Paya Ubi Industrial Park.

SGP- Singapore 408933.

Tel.: +65 68 44 89 73

Fax: +65 62 34 27 73

eMail: [email protected]

http://www.m-technik.net

thanks!

[D.O.C]

hi all, i am getting some ferodo XR brake pads, anyone else interested please let me know, can MO together. got quite good feedback from ducati forum.

 

seems like our choice is limited to the EBC ones. the brembo ones are so expensive.

 

anyone used other types of pads??

[ktkt]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Apr 28 2006, 12:41 PM

hi all, i am getting some ferodo XR brake pads, anyone else interested please let me know, can MO together. got quite good feedback from ducati forum.

 

seems like our choice is limited to the EBC ones. the brembo ones are so expensive.

 

anyone used other types of pads??

The stock Ducati brake pads are really good stuff. So are the brake rotors.

 

Thought u have a pair of new one? Finished liao?

[D.O.C]

Originally posted by ktkt@Apr 28 2006, 06:10 PM

The stock Ducati brake pads are really good stuff. So are the brake rotors.

 

Thought u have a pair of new one? Finished liao?

i need one more set for my new bike ;P

 

any interested takers??

[cagiva03]

u mean we can use other brands of brake pads other than the original Brembo ones?? EBC available also???

[cagiva03]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Apr 28 2006, 06:52 PM

i need one more set for my new bike ;P

 

any interested takers??

how much is per pair?

[D.O.C]

Originally posted by cagiva03@Apr 29 2006, 06:23 AM

how much is per pair?

i,m getting the ferodo XR pads for old 2 pin calipers cost abt $41 USD per caliper

for the newer 4 pad calipers the 749 and 999 series its very expensive,

 

its abt 59 but from another distributor

[Guest nE0]

My brakes are from the 998 too, but i think its from the 998R if I'm not wrong.

 

The stock Brembo brakes have much better feel compared to the EBC ones. Full braking power is probably the same (I don't have the guts to really brake that hard, but I'd trade brake feel over braking power anytime.

 

One important thing missing though, is the "Hiss" of the Brembo pads.

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 27 2006, 12:36 PM

Hope her utility belts doesn't scratch the tank!

Always putting the bike in the highest piority Mr Neo

[mao1905]

will opening of the brake fluid clutch fluid reservior and the brake fluid reservior to change the screws cause a fade of tension in the clutch?

 

cos now my duc's clutch is slack till half way then i can feel the tension, thus quite difficult to change gears...

 

gurus, please advice

[ctk333]

my 996 is getting only 170+ km before reserve light comes on. that work out to be 13+km/l .... how much ya guys are getting for your superbikes? the mileage is from a combination of highway and street riding.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ctk333@May 1 2006, 05:02 PM

my 996 is getting only 170+ km before reserve light comes on. that work out to be 13+km/l .... how much ya guys are getting for your superbikes? the mileage is from a combination of highway and street riding.

I'm riding a 7 series, and mine is 15km/L Avg. Track will renegate the consumption to 13.5km/L Avg.

[NoLogicOne]

A ride in the heavy heavy rain today from Tuas 2nd link to LAB (on and off showers) and then a bit of rain on the journey back to Woodlands (after AMK no longer raining), I reach home with half a twin when I'm about to turn to my MSCP. I'm glad the new 374cc I have now managed to pull the heavy bike up to where it's rightful spot, instead of making the owner push the fella up

 

I realised the other plug will come alive once in a while, but will die on low rpm. I smell heavy fuel, so I decide against to idle the bike at it's bike slot. The whole journey to LAB I was riding 5k - 6k rpm, because the clip securing my chain connection point flew off, and I temporary wired locked it. Does low rev riding foul the plug? On the way back I ride normally, as I purchased the clip already and installed it myself. Else why would I go down to LAB today in the rain??? The last tuning was done at the dealership, and the bike has been a joy to ride, even today while clearing some carbon, which broked the locking wire, and I panicked, figuring I should pay LAB a visit asap to get the clip..... And somemore today holiday, no need ERP to go anywhere, kekeke....

 

Any such incidents? Or it's just a common foul plug that happened on a rainy day that clouds the simple problem I remembered riding a few occasion on such heavy rain but no such problems. Even last track on Gd Friday, we all rode as a big group in the rain, remember? No such problems, until today.

 

I guess it's a bigger problem if I start the bike again tomorrow and both plugs are firing. Oh, I'm using Denso Iridium IXU27 btw.

 

Thanks for any inputs....Neo Electro, any comments? Airframe mech here....bogus about electrical stuffs

[D.O.C]

Originally posted by ctk333@May 1 2006, 05:02 PM

my 996 is getting only 170+ km before reserve light comes on. that work out to be 13+km/l .... how much ya guys are getting for your superbikes? the mileage is from a combination of highway and street riding.

i usually gets more than 200km b4 the lights comes on (abt 16 km/ltr). mine is 998 but i think the fuel tank size should be the same 17 litres.

 

someone told me to be careful when the consumption is especially high. so do some chkup on your bike.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by mao1905@May 1 2006, 04:17 PM

will opening of the brake fluid clutch fluid reservior and the brake fluid reservior to change the screws cause a fade of tension in the clutch?

 

cos now my duc's clutch is slack till half way then i can feel the tension, thus quite difficult to change gears...

 

gurus, please advice

Hi,

 

Haven't heard from u in quite a while.

 

You have to "bleed" the hydraulic lines thoroughly to get rid of any air bubbles

that might have been introduced into the system.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@May 1 2006, 07:23 PM

I'm glad the new 374cc I have now managed to pull the heavy bike up to where it's rightful spot, instead of making the owner push the fella up

Horizontal cylinder or vertical cylinder?

Could be water that might have seeped it's way into the plug connector and causing it not to fire?

 

Apply di-lectric grease to prevent water from hay-wiring when you replace the plug.

 

Riding low-RPMs shouldn't foul the plugs.

[mao1905]

Originally posted by ktkt@May 1 2006, 09:22 PM

Hi,

 

Haven't heard from u in quite a while.

 

You have to "bleed" the hydraulic lines thoroughly to get rid of any air bubbles

that might have been introduced into the system.

hi ktkt,

 

would love to join you guys during night outings, but since the duke is very loud + my current situation, i dare not risk riding at night.

 

maybe when it's proper for me to ride openly, then i'll join you guys again.

 

you know of anywhere i can bleed my clutch? reasonable price

 

upz