Ducati Riders

[Seven]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 20 2005, 01:02 PM

Just a bit of scrap on my knee and elbow....my wife a bit of bruise here and there, but we are both okay. Happened at Pitstop.....after MotoGP. Still getting used to the new steering angle, and seems like making the turn from standstill is a tad too tight, cause the moment the steering stop hits, the bike just fall. And er.....I have a pillon, so I could not kick the bike up, so end up have to fall lor....

 

Now Only fairing scratches I cannot DIY.....by the way, any good fairing repair shop that uses a tougher material other than the brittle patty??? I wanna do my fairing somewhere else.....not the same shop anymore.

Which shop do u normally go to??

Maybe I can help.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by Seven@Apr 20 2005, 09:12 PM

Which shop do u normally go to??

Maybe I can help.

Normally, the shop 2 doors away from Kallang Cycle. Even Minerva send fairings there for repair and spray paint.......so reputation should be good right??? I dunno, just curious if there's any other good repair shop doing tougher composite repairs.

 

Thanks for your help.

[Guest nE0]

I think the fibreglass fibres and epoxy works as well as it gets, and its down to the skill of the mechanic or in the 748's case, craftsman

[ktkt]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 20 2005, 01:02 PM

Just a bit of scrap on my knee and elbow....my wife a bit of bruise here and there, but we are both okay. Happened at Pitstop.....after MotoGP. Still getting used to the new steering angle, and seems like making the turn from standstill is a tad too tight, cause the moment the steering stop hits, the bike just fall. And er.....I have a pillon, so I could not kick the bike up, so end up have to fall lor....

The steering angle is a bit too tight I find too.

A normal U-turn from my lot to the car park exit now becomes a 3 point

turn.

Had to kick the bike straight up the first few times...

[ktkt]

Looking for an aftermarket clutch cylinder.

Any good experience with any certain make?

[Seven]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 21 2005, 01:24 AM

Normally, the shop 2 doors away from Kallang Cycle. Even Minerva send fairings there for repair and spray paint.......so reputation should be good right??? I dunno, just curious if there's any other good repair shop doing tougher composite repairs.

 

Thanks for your help.

I believe u are toking about Ah Kun. I m sending my fairing to him for a respray.

I know of a shop in AMK also doing quite a good job. Maybe u can try them.

[Guest nE0]

I think you guys are talking about steering lock right?

 

Because of the trellis frame, Ducati bikes always have quite limited steering lock. I had problems doing tight U-turns with my monster too.

[Guest TheSquid]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 20 2005, 01:02 PM

Just a bit of scrap on my knee and elbow....my wife a bit of bruise here and there, but we are both okay. Happened at Pitstop.....after MotoGP. Still getting used to the new steering angle, and seems like making the turn from standstill is a tad too tight, cause the moment the steering stop hits, the bike just fall. And er.....I have a pillon, so I could not kick the bike up, so end up have to fall lor....

 

Now Only fairing scratches I cannot DIY.....by the way, any good fairing repair shop that uses a tougher material other than the brittle patty??? I wanna do my fairing somewhere else.....not the same shop anymore.

glad to hear ya ok.

we saw it happen at pitstop and most of us agreed that ya rev was there but

ya didnt let off enuff of ya clutch.

well, sh*t happens. do take care.

cheers

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by TheSquid@Apr 21 2005, 04:57 PM

glad to hear ya ok.

we saw it happen at pitstop and most of us agreed that ya rev was there but

ya didnt let off enuff of ya clutch.

well, sh*t happens. do take care.

cheers

Yeah.....I was thinking of my clutch too.....in fact 2 days ago, I've just opt for a new set of Hel, and honestly, I kindda find the clutch feeling a tad "lost". My bad for not adjusting the feel back, as I thought I could get used to the slightly further biting point....

 

But the turn was real tight......at the same time I worry that I might blast my bike into the crowd

 

Anyways, I really like to thank the 2 riders who came and help me bring my bike up. I guess in future, I'll move my bike out before my wife mount the pillon seat. On my new set of levers, I have spend amber attention to make sure I get the right biting point.

 

Once again, Thanks!!! It's so embrassing......and this bike makes so much noise

[red rocket]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 21 2005, 04:48 PM

I think you guys are talking about steering lock right?

 

Because of the trellis frame, Ducati bikes always have quite limited steering lock. I had problems doing tight U-turns with my monster too.

You can say that again... really need to get the bike on it's sides to get it to u-turn. more tricky if you've got a passenger.

[RT]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 21 2005, 04:48 PM

I think you guys are talking about steering lock right?

 

Because of the trellis frame, Ducati bikes always have quite limited steering lock. I had problems doing tight U-turns with my monster too.

Wait till you guys try an old pre 99 model 900SS then tell me about limited steering lock..

[red rocket]

Originally posted by RT@Apr 22 2005, 04:12 PM

Wait till you guys try an old pre 99 model 900SS then tell me about limited steering lock..

Don't have that previlage... how's the 900SS?

[RT]

Originally posted by red rocket@Apr 22 2005, 04:57 PM

Don't have that previlage... how's the 900SS?

its the good old ducati but like i've said, hate the damn limited steering angle. you dun have to ride one to know its limits. If you do get a chance just turn the the handle bars left and right and you'll know wat i mean..

 

Its a fun , good handling bike till I got the 916 but I'm sure you already knew that..hee hee.

[RT]

Originally posted by red rocket@Apr 22 2005, 04:57 PM

Don't have that previlage... how's the 900SS?

Luv the bike, light, great handling and adequate power. its a fun bike to ride apart from the damn limited steering angle, seems much worse than the 916. However, IMO, the 916 is the Best handling bike I've owned yet! period.

[mao1905]

saw a monster 900 today at Siglap red rims and glossy grey body, aluminum billet ventilated clutch cover with carbon fibre exhaust. Sounded like a train

 

[Guest nE0]

Red rims? Grey body? Gotta be the S4!

[redridinghood]

neo.. were u at ktm last nite? heh..

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by redridinghood@Apr 25 2005, 04:37 AM

neo.. were u at ktm last nite? heh..

Last night? I was there on Saturday night, around 12 plus, not Sunday night.

[redridinghood]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 25 2005, 05:39 AM

Last night? I was there on Saturday night, around 12 plus, not Sunday night.

ya la sat night lor.. haha.. spotted.. heh..

[mao1905]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 25 2005, 02:10 AM

Red rims? Grey body? Gotta be the S4!

hehee... silly me. Yeah! its a S4!

 

looks totally muscular. Could hear it coming from the other end of the road junction

 

Must add a S4R to the collection... will be gorgeous!

[ktkt]

Hi guys,

 

I will be meeting up with some riders this Friday night at Bedok Simpang

for kopi/supper.

 

Venue: Bedok Simpang

Date: 29th April 05

Time: 2200H

 

My contact no is 81338208.

Hope to see you guys there if interested.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by mao1905@Apr 25 2005, 06:15 PM

hehee... silly me. Yeah! its a S4!

 

looks totally muscular. Could hear it coming from the other end of the road junction

 

Must add a S4R to the collection... will be gorgeous!

Actually, I feel the 2valve motors sound better than the 4 valved ones, even though they are less powerful, and sound less erm, intimidating.

 

Mellower, bassier than the superbike engines. But thats just my personal preferance My monster of choice would be the M1000DS, Ohlins shocks!

[mao1905]

Originally posted by ktkt@Apr 28 2005, 02:38 AM

Hi guys,

 

I will be meeting up with some riders this Friday night at Bedok Simpang

for kopi/supper.

 

Venue: Bedok Simpang

Date: 29th April 05

Time: 2200H

 

My contact no is 81338208.

Hope to see you guys there if interested.

will be there.

 

see you tonight!

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ktkt@Apr 28 2005, 02:38 AM

Hi guys,

 

I will be meeting up with some riders this Friday night at Bedok Simpang

for kopi/supper.

 

Venue: Bedok Simpang

Date: 29th April 05

Time: 2200H

 

My contact no is 81338208.

Hope to see you guys there if interested.

Sorry I cannot be there as I need to rest early for track tomorrow. Next time I'll will try harder to meetup.

[Ong_Lai]

Guy.. Pls advice me.. i am intending to get a ducati.. went down to ducati singapore to see see.. then saw a ducati 749 dark second hand selling for 25k without insurance... showroom condition.. about 6 to 7 months old... then saw another ducati 999 03year or 04year model.. selling for 28k without insurance... about 2 and a half year old.. condition ok.. i now thinking what to get.. the 749 dark or either the 999.. can u guys advice me??? and how expensive is to maintatin it.. i now in a delima wheather to get ducati or suzuki.. pls advice

 

Thanks.