Ducati Riders

[Kr0n]

.......omg they censored that even??

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Kr0n@Mar 16 2005, 05:55 PM

Hey guys I'll be going to Minerva to do some servicing tomorrow. Anyone wanna come along? Ayu? I'll be going at about 1+..

 

Anyway, can any frequent patron of Minerva tell me who their best or most reliable mechanic is? Wouldn't want any tom ###### or harry to tell me what's wrong/right with my bike man...heh. Thanks

 

Cheers!

will like to... but i start work ard 1300 hrs...

[Kr0n]

Ahh gee... Hm.. What time's your break or when would you be free? Give me a buzz if you can make it 94876200 =)

[ayuluv]

Originally posted by Kr0n@Mar 16 2005, 10:45 PM

Ahh gee... Hm.. What time's your break or when would you be free? Give me a buzz if you can make it 94876200 =)

hoho... i am workin in a NO LIFE place manz.. haha.. but no prob.. will

gib u a call when i can make it..

 

"baby baby come come gimme a call"

haha...

[Kr0n]

Wow I saw an unusually large number of Ducatis heading down Orchard today... Wondering if there's any outing or something like that? They weren't travelling together though..

[NoLogicOne]

Guys, need some help here....

 

Anyone changed swingarm bearings for a Single swingarm Ducati???

 

Mine's shot.....need to roughly know the price. Found out today when I was putting on my tyres from 7.

 

For you guys' info, front wheel bearings, cheap....$40 a pair, most shop can do it.

 

Single Swingarm rear wheel bearing.....Power...... $400 plus, only Minerva has the special bearings so far. 1 day job.

 

The Swingarm bearings, heard from Micheal Chong more than a day needed IF bearings are also fitted on the engine mount. If it's only on the swing arm, not so bad.......

 

Some help please, need to estimate my Damage Inc.....

[fzmz]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Mar 28 2005, 08:24 PM

Guys, need some help here....

 

Anyone changed swingarm bearings for a Single swingarm Ducati???

 

Mine's shot.....need to roughly know the price. Found out today when I was putting on my tyres from 7.

 

For you guys' info, front wheel bearings, cheap....$40 a pair, most shop can do it.

 

Single Swingarm rear wheel bearing.....Power...... $400 plus, only Minerva has the special bearings so far. 1 day job.

 

The Swingarm bearings, heard from Micheal Chong more than a day needed IF bearings are also fitted on the engine mount. If it's only on the swing arm, not so bad.......

 

Some help please, need to estimate my Damage Inc.....

Is it just the bearings or did you entire eccentric hub go up?

 

If its the eccentric, you can try to get one from ebay.

 

I've got spare cush drives and original rear sprockets if you need them.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by fzmz@Mar 28 2005, 08:50 PM

Is it just the bearings or did you entire eccentric hub go up?

 

If its the eccentric, you can try to get one from ebay.

 

I've got spare cush drives and original rear sprockets if you need them.

Oh, the bearings in the eccentric hub is known as the rear wheel bearings. I changed that last yr Aug, and it's still good. My eccentric hub is good too....

 

I'm talking about the swingarm attachment/pivoting point bearings, where we have a shaftgoing throught the frame, the swingarm and the engine mount, and bolted on the other end. I never did this before, so I need to get an estimation.

 

 

If no one did it before and I have to be THE ONE I'll still share the "joy" of the amount of $$$ I have to cough out for my loving bike.

 

By the way, is your rear sprocket 38T??? How much will you let it go for???

[obitrok]

Originally posted by Kr0n@Mar 27 2005, 05:13 PM

Wow I saw an unusually large number of Ducatis heading down Orchard today... Wondering if there's any outing or something like that? They weren't travelling together though..

must all be heading towards geylang man, coz thats where all the action is!

[Kr0n]

EH?? What was happening in Geylang?

[redridinghood]

Originally posted by Kr0n@Mar 29 2005, 03:18 AM

EH?? What was happening in Geylang?

act blur.. tssk tsk..

 

u were thr too right!!!!??

[Cyanide14]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 25 2005, 05:20 PM

-maintainance wise (scaled 1-10 - 1 cheap ----10 exp)?

 

3 bottles engine oil every 5000km $36

Change/Clean air filter, change oil filter, engine oil, spark plugs, adjust valves every 10,000km ($250-$400 depending on difficulty)

Change belts every 20,000-30,000km ($70)

Tyres, chain, bulbs, brakes etc are standard.

 

Hello,

 

Is this mentioned servicing the same for 916/996/998?

Thanks!

[red rocket]

Originally posted by mika14@Mar 30 2005, 06:54 PM

Hello,

 

Is this mentioned servicing the same for 916/996/998?

Thanks!

about the same.

[Kr0n]

Damien?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by mika14@Mar 30 2005, 06:54 PM

Hello,

 

Is this mentioned servicing the same for 916/996/998?

Thanks!

I guess the servicing interval is the same, but prices are different because the engines are different.

 

I'd reckon the 4 valve superbike engines would be more expensive to service.

[red rocket]

For those who use the open-type clutch cover the cluch springs will rust starting soon after you put on new ones... the solution is to install Stainless steel clutch springs... interested parties please ask micheal @ kallang cycle

[Seven]

Originally posted by red rocket@Apr 3 2005, 02:41 PM

For those who use the open-type clutch cover the cluch springs will rust starting soon after you put on new ones... the solution is to install Stainless steel clutch springs... interested parties please ask micheal @ kallang cycle

Ya Ya!!

Very nicely fitted. Anyway, I did not add the washers u mention but it still fit swee swee. Thanks.

So when is ur track day?? Planning to go this coming sat.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by red rocket@Apr 3 2005, 02:41 PM

For those who use the open-type clutch cover the cluch springs will rust starting soon after you put on new ones... the solution is to install Stainless steel clutch springs... interested parties please ask micheal @ kallang cycle

any idea how much????

[Cyanide14]

Originally posted by red rocket@Mar 30 2005, 10:00 PM

about the same.

Hello!

 

Change belts juz S$70?

Not the horrendous S$700++?

If this the case then the Ducatis is my next bike liaoz...

[mao1905]

ktkt & nEO,

 

i'll be respraying my ST4 soon. any suggestions on the combination of the colour of the fairings and the wheels?

 

Spoilt for choices...

 

some of the sample i see from the net. quite attractive.

 

Black ST4 + red rims

 

Red ST4 with Gun Metal Silver Rims

 

any other designs?

 

Cheerios!

mao1905

[ktkt]

Originally posted by mao1905@Apr 5 2005, 12:39 AM

ktkt & nEO,

 

i'll be respraying my ST4 soon. any suggestions on the combination of the colour of the fairings and the wheels?

 

Spoilt for choices...

 

some of the sample i see from the net. quite attractive.

 

Black ST4 + red rims

 

Red ST4 with Gun Metal Silver Rims

 

any other designs?

 

Cheerios!

mao1905

http://motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0307_wend02_z.jpg

 

I think ur matt grey looks nice as it is.

Then again, I think u're "sick" of the color.

I would prefer black.

 

Anyway, the rims black definitely. A safe/classic color.

 

BTW, when kopi???

[ktkt]

Hi, any one can enlighten?

 

What's the difference specwise between a 999R and 999S.

 

And erm... how much are the machines?

[Guest nE0]

Where got timing belts $700 one?

 

I think at most $100 each only right? Mines $70 for a pair, the newer Monsters is $70 each. I'm not sure about the 4valve superbike engines.

 

KTKT > The new 2005 model 999 engine specs,

 

999 > 140hp (old 999R engine)

999S > 146hp (old 999R engine)

999R > 150hp (new engine, new valve angles)

 

Ducati usually passes the best engines down the range as newer engines come along. Soon, there will be a 2003 999R 140hp engined Monster I bet! replacing the now slightly ageing 996 engined S4R. Same goes to the sport tourers

[ktkt]

Hmm.... If I save up now, i will be able to afford the 2nd or 3rd generation road-worthy desmosedici....

 

However, the Testra looks so much nicer than the demosedici.

At this rate, I'm gonna.....

[Guest nE0]

Desmosedici? Wa....

 

Gear driven valves leh, I think the RPM limit is gonna be astronomical!

 

I havn't seen the design of the Desmosedici yet, but right now, I'm still in love with the original 999 design, I like it more than the new updated one!