Ducati Riders

[ktkt]

Originally posted by WanNavaro@Jan 12 2005, 09:03 PM

he's not planning to get married yet.....so i bet he would

better advise him, so i can grab my oppurtunity....

There's a 916 Senna model at Loois motor 2nd floor but dunno whether for sale or not. Looks nice!

 

Maybe you can go down Minerva. Sometimes they can give out good deals!

[sidestep1984]

Originally posted by sidestep1984@Jan 13 2005, 01:01 PM

ah.....so it is possible..wonder wats the best thing to do if a duke breaks down in malaysian highway......

i guess the 'simpler' the ducati is....the less problems it will encounter during a SG-KL trip?

[ktkt]

Originally posted by sidestep1984@Jan 13 2005, 01:33 PM

i guess the 'simpler' the ducati is....the less problems it will encounter during a SG-KL trip?

not really lar.... Just do a simple maintainance or servicing b4 you go for a trip.

The point is going with someone who will not leave you in the lurch or complain

abt you spoiling the trip.

[Guest nE0]

The Monster400/750/900 is as simple as it gets.

 

No fuel injectors, good ol carbs

No radiators, good ol air cooled engine

No ECU, electronic rev limiter, ignition retarder, powercut etc.... Less chance of electronics failure.

[obitrok]

Originally posted by sidestep1984@Jan 13 2005, 09:31 AM

would a 749 survive a trip to KL and back?....need to stop at every gas station issit?

probably not. it may not even survive JB if it rains.

[sidestep1984]

Originally posted by obitrok@Jan 18 2005, 03:12 PM

probably not. it may not even survive JB if it rains.

i see...so we're talking abt the electronics huh?

[Guest nE0]

I think the question is whether the rider can survive it.

 

Ducatis uses AMP insulated connectors, AMP is a very well known electronics brand.

 

I think most of the problems would be software glitches, which should have been ironed out by now. Basic preventive maintenance like checking the condition of wireing might prevent headaches further down the road.

[zzzz13]

GUYS WAT WOULD BE THE PRICE OF A 998 OR MAYBE 996???ANY1 KNOW WHERE 2 FIND 1?

[obitrok]

Originally posted by sidestep1984@Jan 18 2005, 11:24 PM

i see...so we're talking abt the electronics huh?

front cylinder prone to water seepage thru the spark plug cap. causes plug to foul and eventually misfire.

 

and no, its not a one off case, numerous 999s have this problem over here. hoping for some service bullitin to rectify this.

 

i was thinking of applying some sort of sealant in the meantime, otherwise i suggest you dont bring it beyond JB.

[Guest nE0]

I think if the spark plug is properly torqued down, water should never seep in. If several thousand pounds of pressure from the combustion chamber can't get out, i don't see how water can seep in.

 

I think the forward cylinder spark plugs are more prone to fouling due to the position. I noticed my forward cylinder fouls for no reason on bad days, then runs perfectly fine on other days without touching any settings... Wierd.

 

Are the spark plugs easy to access on the 999?

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Jan 21 2005, 03:24 AM

I think if the spark plug is properly torqued down, water should never seep in. If several thousand pounds of pressure from the combustion chamber can't get out, i don't see how water can seep in.

 

I think the forward cylinder spark plugs are more prone to fouling due to the position. I noticed my forward cylinder fouls for no reason on bad days, then runs perfectly fine on other days without touching any settings... Wierd.

 

Are the spark plugs easy to access on the 999?

the forward cylinder , yes, its nearly as easy as a monsters.

 

i know water is entering the cylinder and thats for sure. could be a defective gasket, not too sure. i know other superbikes are facing this problem and i hope ducati take a serious look at it. the sealant would do fine for now i guess, as an interim measure

[ktkt]

Maybe ensuring that the spark plugs are torqued correctly and applying dielectric grease to the spark plug cap junction would prevent water from causing any

electrical problem???

 

Anyway, may I know if any Ducati riders interested in kopi sessions???

[Seven]

Originally posted by ktkt@Jan 22 2005, 12:52 AM

Maybe ensuring that the spark plugs are torqued correctly and applying dielectric grease to the spark plug cap junction would prevent water from causing any

electrical problem???

 

Anyway, may I know if any Ducati riders interested in kopi sessions???

When, where???

[Guest nE0]

Tonight, 7pm, Foong Seng. Some of us have started meeting up already, couple of ST4s, Monsters etc. Hope to see more joining us!

[ktkt]

Maybe you guys can leave your contacts with us?

 

Sorry couldn't join yesterday cos was roller blading!

[BuZZBeaM]

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/088/807/1265762-duc_399.jpg

400cc duc ????

399 monoposto ??

[BuZZBeaM]

http://x-files.serveftp.com/harkermaticwebspace/1nc30/nc30duc3.jpg

http://x-files.serveftp.com/harkermaticwebspace/1nc30/nc30duc4.jpg

[myxilplix]

Oh my, perfect for 2A. So where do i place my order?

[shoei]

Originally posted by ktkt@Jan 22 2005, 12:52 AM

Maybe ensuring that the spark plugs are torqued correctly and applying dielectric grease to the spark plug cap junction would prevent water from causing any

electrical problem???

 

Anyway, may I know if any Ducati riders interested in kopi sessions???

which dielectric grease u using??

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by ktkt@Jan 22 2005, 12:52 AM

Maybe ensuring that the spark plugs are torqued correctly and applying dielectric grease to the spark plug cap junction would prevent water from causing any

electrical problem???

 

Anyway, may I know if any Ducati riders interested in kopi sessions???

pirated version eh sai bo ahz??? keke..

[ktkt]

Originally posted by shoei@Jan 24 2005, 07:49 PM

which dielectric grease u using??

Can't remember what brand. Kindly donated from Wildcard.

Believe it's a brand called SuperLube.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Jan 26 2005, 10:53 AM

pirated version eh sai bo ahz??? keke..

All bikes welcome irregardless brand and make.

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by ktkt@Jan 26 2005, 11:28 AM

All bikes welcome irregardless brand and make.

haha.. u sae one ahz.. wait u all outcast me...

cos i am ridin ur enemy.. hhe...

[obitrok]

Originally posted by ayuluv@Jan 27 2005, 12:29 AM

haha.. u sae one ahz.. wait u all outcast me...

cos i am ridin ur enemy.. hhe...

heh, what 'enemy' bike?

 

ktkt, anyway, will try out the grease. where exactly should i apply the grease, contact point , screw thread or?

 

will join you guys for next out, if work permits, must see what beutiful bikes you guys have. (doesnt matter duke or not)

[ktkt]

Originally posted by obitrok@Jan 27 2005, 11:55 AM

heh, what 'enemy' bike?

 

ktkt, anyway, will try out the grease. where exactly should i apply the grease, contact point , screw thread or?

 

will join you guys for next out, if work permits, must see what beutiful bikes you guys have. (doesnt matter duke or not)

He's riding a Raptor->Italian bike with TL engine?

 

You can try coating the side of the ignition cap that plugs onto the spark plug to

assist future removal and the spark plug head as well as the dielectric grease

will be sheared away when the contacts meet each other. and kind of like

seal the contacts's external area.

 

Anyway, if anyone is interested, I'm selling my copy of the Desmo Bike Tuning and Maint manual for $15. Check out the Garage Sales!