Ducati Riders

[yenyenpark]

I strongly do not advice hard running in. Stick to the manual. Not only do u have to run in ur gears and engine components. But u have to run in the oil in ur suspension as well which u can't do this at the dyno.

 

I've been to Honda Headquaters to personally see bikes manufactured. I've been told by the instructors/racers to do a proper run in. It doesn't take that long to run in. I travelled with my brand new bike for less than a month and my mileage is already 1850km. Fully run in already.

 

but I wonder then how those racer run in their new bike? I can't imagine Stoner or Hayden lap round and round the circuits slowly to RUN IN..

 

even if there is a test rider to RUN IN for them.. how many engine needs to be RUN IN for both Stoner and Hayden?

[red rocket]

You can't compare MotoGP bikes or bikes meant solely for racing.

 

Our street bikes are meant to last longer.

 

different league.

[cagiva03]

You can't compare MotoGP bikes or bikes meant solely for racing.

 

Our street bikes are meant to last longer.

 

different league.

 

 

Yup! i remember reading it from somewhere that the team change the engines every 500 to 800km. Thats to ensure optimum compressions in the blocks!

[cagiva03]

Anyway, Red rocket thanks for answering that overseas call that day! I got the last piece of the 30mm slave pump from Henry @ $320. Joe got no more stock. Also changed the front brakes master pump to 19/20. Wow, i tell you i can't wait to get it tested out next week!

[Bboytrez]

Wanna ask opinions from experts out there. any of u using open clutch cover? feedbacks please? example on rainy days, will it have any effect on the clutch? thanx guys.

[uNpLuGGeD]

Wanna ask opinions from experts out there. any of u using open clutch cover? feedbacks please? example on rainy days, will it have any effect on the clutch? thanx guys.

 

no real effect except it'll be much louder and you dont have as much protection for your clutch. I was using a CF half cover. Changed to a billet cover now as the half cover really offers almost no protection if you drop/crash ur bike.

[Bboytrez]

ic..billet cover? u mean the OEm cover?

[Bboytrez]

how bout rain?

[andytankk]

hey guys, anyone have an extra ventilated clutch cover that i can buy off you?

this is for a 999.

[maxbg]

Anyone tried the Pirelli Dragon supercorsa? Comments and feedback appreciated!

[dainese]

Is there any bars in singapore that broadcast "Live" Motogp?

[uNpLuGGeD]

ic..billet cover? u mean the OEm cover?

 

no, as in those thick nice metal ones. this one:

 

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee210/joeyjoe26/Toys/dc3.jpg

 

rain doesnt really affect. or else all dry clutch bikes cant ride in the rain. e dry clutch covers of the pgm4 and rgv are all ventilated ones

[weian_85]

Any 1098 guys here know how many O Ring, Cam Cover is needed for 12k service? 8 pcs or 16 ?

 

Thanks

[Bboytrez]

wah bro unplugged, u sold ur xerox paintwerk and get all carbon? daymn...looks nice man.

[uNpLuGGeD]

wah bro unplugged, u sold ur xerox paintwerk and get all carbon? daymn...looks nice man.

 

 

tks bro, wanted to revert back to a more original look.

[HaiR1]

no, as in those thick nice metal ones. this one:

 

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee210/joeyjoe26/Toys/dc3.jpg

 

rain doesnt really affect. or else all dry clutch bikes cant ride in the rain. e dry clutch covers of the pgm4 and rgv are all ventilated ones

 

 

 

Sweeeee lah Unplugged.....

 

 

nice CarbonFibre BodyKit.....

 

:cheer:

[Bboytrez]

yeap. im thinkin of selling mine also. haha. btw, how much do u sold urs?

[Corse]

how bout rain?

 

I was riding a 999. For me, if riding in the rain, its not a problem.

But.. If my bike was left in the rain. Then, when i start my bike, there isn't that usuall ringing sound. Then when i engage to gear 1, the bike tries to move like as though its at half clutch when its not. Ride the bike for a few mins and this small problem goes away.

 

Anyone tried the Pirelli Dragon supercorsa? Comments and feedback appreciated!

 

I've not, but i've heard 1 person saying it has very good grip in the dry and wet.

Another person says it not so good in the wet.

 

Well, i like to use the Metzler K2. Cheaper and still gives me what i want.

[Bboytrez]

thanx corse..

[Steven Ng]

Hi,

 

I did not see much post on ducati monster 696.

I am a big fan of monster. Any advice for me in term of issue, maintance cost on the new monster 696?

 

I serious need you guys help in reaching a saint decision.

Edited June 13, 2009 by Steven Ng

[yan_r6]

Yo bro its a right choice 2 own a 696 coz im riding one too n never had enough of it.... The bike juz so perfect for any condition... If u had the time can come down 2 my place 4 a test ride n could recommend u a place n gd price wif some acc included wif purchased if you dun've t full cash or can't get loan 2 get fr minerva....

[red rocket]

Anyone tried the Pirelli Dragon supercorsa? Comments and feedback appreciated!

 

is this still available?

 

Been on the racetecs thought they were the best, then tried the Pirelli Diablo supercorsa pro. Damn song ah. better grip and loads of feedback.

 

Anyway, tire choice is personal... what works for me may not work for another.

[Sols]

hello....

 

anyone looking at selling their dukes?

 

i'm more keen towards the tamburini 748/916/996/998/monster 900 models...

 

749/999 also can...

[maxbg]

I've not, but i've heard 1 person saying it has very good grip in the dry and wet.

Another person says it not so good in the wet.

 

Well, i like to use the Metzler K2. Cheaper and still gives me what i want.

 

the Dragon Supercorsa are now going for 399... quite tempting.

[Steven Ng]

Yo bro its a right choice 2 own a 696 coz im riding one too n never had enough of it.... The bike juz so perfect for any condition... If u had the time can come down 2 my place 4 a test ride n could recommend u a place n gd price wif some acc included wif purchased if you dun've t full cash or can't get loan 2 get fr minerva....

hi Yan_r6 , are you intending to selling your monster? I intend to get a brand new one ... but just cannot make up a decision if I should invest in one right now... but again very tempting .... one quick question ... as it is air cool, does it get heat up easily during in traffic ? will the engine stalled?

 

Heard from a review site , that the mirror is pretty redundunt, since it vibrate so much, you get blur image when using the side mirrors?

 

I am looking at the Yamaha and Honda bike at the same time ... but owning a monster has always been a dream come truth... Love to hear more about your experience with your 696