Ducati Riders

[obitrok]

Originally posted by Will@Nov 22 2006, 11:05 PM

Yo bro,

 

You should check out Obitok aka Ron's 999.

 

When he fires up the duke, wow..... Steam, man

hey dude, suddenly see my name appear from nowhere. haha

[spot city]

Originally posted by nE0@Nov 25 2006, 12:41 AM

It'll wear out pretty fast if you don't take care of it.

 

My 999 is still on its original chain and sprockets, now at 20,000km. Mostly touring/track mileage.

well of coz all ducati owner wil take of it. however if it come to everyday usage i guess it will wear out pretty fast right ?

 

:bounce:

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by nE0@Nov 25 2006, 01:43 AM

I use JP2, heehee

 

It should be safe. Just make sure you rinse it off after use, else it will fling like nobody's business.

 

I lube my chain every 500km, or for my transport bike, every week. (every Sunday evening is Chain Lube time)

Hmm, the reason I choose to use PD680 is because we used it to clean hyd components, and it will not harm the plastic connectors or the O Rings.....talk to some AMF POL IC and he could hook you up with some

 

Moreover, it is self dry, so it's also known as a dry cleaning product. Effective in removing grims, and takes overnight to dry up with a thin firm of oil, so it should be ready for lubing the next day....

 

The lub I'm using is so srticky now on my duc....Motul Factory Line, but it's darn good for track.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by spot city@Nov 25 2006, 01:51 PM

well of coz all ducati owner wil take of it. however if it come to everyday usage i guess it will wear out pretty fast right ?

 

:bounce:

Seriously, it does not wear out that fast, especially the single swingarm version as the OEM rear sprocket is made of steel.

 

What happened is that when I worn out my chain, I put in a new front pinion (steel) and a new chain. The rear sprocket was good for one more use. My fren on his 998 for 3 yrs since brand new, yet to even change his rear sprocket, with regular maintenance and care.

 

However, the rear sprocket cost close to SGD$400 as it's a special type for Duc's single swingarm. 749/999 not so expensive, almost like a Jap bike.

 

Cheers!!!

[ctk333]

How do u guys actually tighten the steering cone bearings on the 916/996/998 series bike?

[NoLogicOne]

That seems to require a special tool....

 

A ride down to Kallang Cycle or Minerva.....but Minerva, suggest you call them first so they will let you know if they busy or not. They dun quite entertain adhoc jobs. They have schedules to meet.....

[dezaid]

hi to alls..

 

my frenz goin to have a crankshaft for Ducati 996SPS '97 model, where did the right place to find ? thanz for any info..or kindly to call Roslan 013-9211621

[spot city]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 25 2006, 03:59 PM

Seriously, it does not wear out that fast, especially the single swingarm version as the OEM rear sprocket is made of steel.

 

What happened is that when I worn out my chain, I put in a new front pinion (steel) and a new chain. The rear sprocket was good for one more use. My fren on his 998 for 3 yrs since brand new, yet to even change his rear sprocket, with regular maintenance and care.

 

However, the rear sprocket cost close to SGD$400 as it's a special type for Duc's single swingarm. 749/999 not so expensive, almost like a Jap bike.

 

Cheers!!!

i see. tats good. thought it wear out fast. anyway thanks for sharing. :smile:

[TiUsTer]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 25 2006, 01:24 AM

Yrs ago, superbike rules that a V twin bike is able to race with more CC to make it up for it's top end, so that time in Supersports, you have the 748 Duc vs the 600 Inline 4s, and the Superbikes, you get the 1000 twins vs 750cc Inline 4s (Yammie ran a 700cc aka R7).

 

But it seems advantages for the twins and due to the commercial market of 1000cc Inline 4s, they opened up the class to what we see today. The litre bikes in the Superbikes. Funny why they dun allow 750 inlines in the Supersports, ha ha.

 

So far, a 97' 748 could have some fun with the 600cc if they are not too new (up to 02?) cuz the 748 makes up for it's lost on top with topping the speed faster than a 600cc. But vs the newer 600cc, eat smoke. The fun part is the cornering where you chased up and then they will run away on the straights. Unless you are a rider with a certain capability, which I'm definately not.

 

Maybe the 749 could be the bike to take on the later model 600cc? I dunno....never ridden one. Tot tuister is gonna buy it and let me know, ha ha.....

 

748 against the 750 inline is eat smoke if both the riders are as good. Again, not sure about the 749 Duc.

 

Hope you roughly get the ball game here.... twins hit the top speed fast, but inline 4 has a better top speed.

 

Cheers!!!

yo bro, not really tt true lah. ducati r fast, just tt u cant feel the speed. the other day at PG on my R6 i tot n feel like i was much faster than on my 748. but when i look at the lap times it was much slower than when i was on my 748. ducs r built so naturally tt u almost dun feel the speed. unlike my R6 every corner is so scary. dun think so much. jus get the duc, bring it to track. u will learn alot more n faster than on a jap bike.

[NightPhantom]

Originally posted by TiUsTer@Nov 25 2006, 10:44 PM

yo bro, not really tt true lah. ducati r fast, just tt u cant feel the speed. the other day at PG on my R6 i tot n feel like i was much faster than on my 748. but when i look at the lap times it was much slower than when i was on my 748. ducs r built so naturally tt u almost dun feel the speed. unlike my R6 every corner is so scary. dun think so much. jus get the duc, bring it to track. u will learn alot more n faster than on a jap bike.

maybe the r6 u riding is too powerful for u tats y u find every corner scary?

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by NightPhantom@Nov 25 2006, 10:50 PM

maybe the r6 u riding is too powerful for u tats y u find every corner scary?

Ha, babe, he's the guy who made me got my Duc....remember i told ya about him long time ago?

 

It's a matter of time he'll be faster and faster.

 

So when you coming back? Done up your bike I heard.

[NightPhantom]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 26 2006, 01:48 AM

Ha, babe, he's the guy who made me got my Duc....remember i told ya about him long time ago?

 

It's a matter of time he'll be faster and faster.

 

So when you coming back? Done up your bike I heard.

hmmz mine bike just looks more presentable now la..=) .. its been a year since i last went down alreadi... when u guys going down in december?? bryant thinkin of going down in december also... i'm just praying for good weather!

 

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by TiUsTer@Nov 25 2006, 10:44 PM

yo bro, not really tt true lah. ducati r fast, just tt u cant feel the speed. the other day at PG on my R6 i tot n feel like i was much faster than on my 748. but when i look at the lap times it was much slower than when i was on my 748. ducs r built so naturally tt u almost dun feel the speed. unlike my R6 every corner is so scary. dun think so much. jus get the duc, bring it to track. u will learn alot more n faster than on a jap bike.

In a certain way, it is engineered in such a way to give rider a sense of stability... on my 600RR, simply feels like losing it in coners... Guess maybe i m a torque rider after all

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by NightPhantom@Nov 26 2006, 02:16 AM

hmmz mine bike just looks more presentable now la..=) .. its been a year since i last went down alreadi... when u guys going down in december?? bryant thinkin of going down in december also... i'm just praying for good weather!

 

yup....dec. Myself, Charlie, tiuster, damien, marcus, usual ppl.....will contact ya!

 

[TiUsTer]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 26 2006, 12:38 PM

yup....dec. Myself, Charlie, tiuster, damien, marcus, usual ppl.....will contact ya!

 

so dec when???

[Guest nE0]

I don't think I can go man... Bike unofficially doesn't belong to me anymore, gotta take even better care of it.

[NightPhantom]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 26 2006, 01:03 PM

yup....dec. Myself, Charlie, tiuster, damien, marcus, usual ppl.....will contact ya!

 

can say at least mon or fridays??? coz i need to submit mine leave form...

[cagiva03]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Nov 26 2006, 01:03 PM

yup....dec. Myself, Charlie, tiuster, damien, marcus, usual ppl.....will contact ya!

 

Eh, bro , u forgot about me.....

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by TiUsTer@Nov 26 2006, 04:32 PM

so dec when???

When I come back from Australia....

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by NightPhantom@Nov 26 2006, 11:00 PM

can say at least mon or fridays??? coz i need to submit mine leave form...

We try Sat.....

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by cagiva03@Nov 27 2006, 12:17 AM

Eh, bro , u forgot about me.....

Ha, I'm mentioning names that he knows.....everybody welcome.

[TiUsTer]

who knows me??? so wat date u comin back frm wallaby??

[cagiva03]

http://mototekcom.nationprotect.net/forums...97&page=1&pp=15

 

Check this out! This guy must have spent a bomb on his Duke!!!

[cagiva03]

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[cagiva03]

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