Ducati Riders

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 11 2006, 03:01 AM

Can't find a room to squeeze into.

Go there at nite then book room,scare cannot get and stranded.

So never go in the end. End up making plans to go dirt riding this Sunday instead.

 

Why u say the starter motor clutch slipping leh?

I dunno. I press the starter, and I can feel the starter trying to turn, but can't overcome the compression. Then, suddenly, it just slips, then slips again and again with a horrible pulsing....

 

Wierd thing is, it started up fine again afterwords

[ktkt]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 11 2006, 03:03 AM

I dunno. I press the starter, and I can feel the starter trying to turn, but can't overcome the compression. Then, suddenly, it just slips, then slips again and again with a horrible pulsing....

 

Wierd thing is, it started up fine again afterwords

Not too sure on the 999 but for the previous generation engines, there's a starter sprag attached to the flywheel. Known to cause problem if the spring wears out. (ie. starter motor cranks but the starter gear does not move due to the sprag not catching.)

 

Dunno whether this is the case or not.

To access the sprag, have to take out your alternator cover, gotta drain coolant....

I can foresee the man-hours clocking up man.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 11 2006, 03:48 AM

Not too sure on the 999 but for the previous generation engines, there's a starter sprag attached to the flywheel. Known to cause problem if the spring wears out. (ie. starter motor cranks but the starter gear does not move due to the sprag not catching.)

 

Dunno whether this is the case or not.

To access the sprag, have to take out your alternator cover, gotta drain coolant....

I can foresee the man-hours clocking up man.

Alternator cover!!!

 

I'll ADDL until my next 10,000 service then.

[ktkt]

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ducati...re/message/1912

 

Hi guys, my Multistrada 1000 DS is missing. The last time i saw it was

on the 07/02/06, tues and in the Multi storey car park in Sembawang.

Blk 492A deck 4A lot 65. I discovered it missing in the morning of

09/02/06, thurs. A police report has been made and insurance lodged.

Both Eugene and Mary had been notified. I hope u guys can help me look

out for my bike on the road. It's black and the plate no. is FZ 1562

E. Regards... Jo

 

Saw the above message in the yahoo group.

Thought it'll be more useful here.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 11 2006, 07:20 PM

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ducati...re/message/1912

 

Hi guys, my Multistrada 1000 DS is missing. The last time i saw it was

on the 07/02/06, tues and in the Multi storey car park in Sembawang.

Blk 492A deck 4A lot 65. I discovered it missing in the morning of

09/02/06, thurs. A police report has been made and insurance lodged.

Both Eugene and Mary had been notified. I hope u guys can help me look

out for my bike on the road. It's black and the plate no. is FZ 1562

E. Regards... Jo

 

Saw the above message in the yahoo group.

Thought it'll be more useful here.

Stealing a Duc??? Crazy....it's not like a common bike, should be easy to notice. Will look out for Multistrada now.....

[easy2findme]

Hi anyone got experience with a supersport 900? any views on that bike? looking at a 1999 model. heard it handles well, air/oil cooled engine. Is it like a monster 900 with fairing?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Feb 12 2006, 11:12 AM

Hi anyone got experience with a supersport 900? any views on that bike? looking at a 1999 model. heard it handles well, air/oil cooled engine. Is it like a monster 900 with fairing?

Just to add on to what I told you just now,

 

I don't know if the Supersport 900 comes with Ohlins rear shock. If it does, its a plus. Later models do come with one.

 

The concept of the Supersport is a light sportsbike with a torquey air cooled motor. Very agile bike, flexible motor. This means its much easier to live with and use daily, instead of the watercooled superbikes, which trust me, you will NOT like to ride around in.

 

My bike overheats in slow traffic, overheats after waiting 30seconds for the traffic light etc etc. It really feels miserable hitting redlight after redlight, seeing the temperature climb to 110 and beyond. Shutting off all the lights to conserve power, the fans struggle to keep it cool. Moving off, my legs kenah blasted by superhot air.

 

Its a good trackbike too, in other countries as popular as the 748/749. But it does run short of puff after 7000rpms, unlike the superbike engines which are just starting to hit their powerband. Then again, see above. Having ridden one, I think the riding position is quite close to Japanese sportbikes, but with slightly lower clipons.

 

As for the engine, the Monster900 engine should be fuel injected in 1999. Carb models have problems with wear and tear, but are said to be more fun. Anyway, if its worn out, you can always replace it with some more "fun" parts, if you know what I mean!

[Guest nE0]

But you gotta like it, else you'll just be frustrated by its limitaions. I bet you're gonna go below 2mins at PG immediately anyways, but its still no superbike. It cranks out like 80hp only.

 

Of course, its not the hp that counts, but when current 600cc bikes are doing like 130hp, it does make a difference.

[easy2findme]

The torque is like 81Nm. I think thats the fun part. From overseas posts the stock bike can do like 3.5s 0-100km/h. Thats great acceleration if you ask me.

 

I think 80hp is very little but enough for our roads and the occasional track session at PG. I got to wait for my cl 2 before i get to ride it. I think i will use it as a project bike or the time being. Give it a good clean up an service to mnimise down time when i get to ride it. haha.

 

No matter how powerderful a jap bike is, it is still difficult to get the jaw dropping looks and awesome sound.

 

BTW will my M4 carbon pipes be able to fit onto a SS900?

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 12:07 PM

Just to add on to what I told you just now,

 

I don't know if the Supersport 900 comes with Ohlins rear shock. If it does, its a plus. Later models do come with one.

 

The concept of the Supersport is a light sportsbike with a torquey air cooled motor. Very agile bike, flexible motor. This means its much easier to live with and use daily, instead of the watercooled superbikes, which trust me, you will NOT like to ride around in.

 

My bike overheats in slow traffic, overheats after waiting 30seconds for the traffic light etc etc. It really feels miserable hitting redlight after redlight, seeing the temperature climb to 110 and beyond. Shutting off all the lights to conserve power, the fans struggle to keep it cool. Moving off, my legs kenah blasted by superhot air.

 

Its a good trackbike too, in other countries as popular as the 748/749. But it does run short of puff after 7000rpms, unlike the superbike engines which are just starting to hit their powerband. Then again, see above. Having ridden one, I think the riding position is quite close to Japanese sportbikes, but with slightly lower clipons.

 

As for the engine, the Monster900 engine should be fuel injected in 1999. Carb models have problems with wear and tear, but are said to be more fun. Anyway, if its worn out, you can always replace it with some more "fun" parts, if you know what I mean!

my bike has never gone more than 106. get your bike checked! mostly it goes to 104 before both fans kick in and it remains there. of course, u wouldnt be revving when u stop, unless u really want to hit 110. and 30secs to hit 110? theres a prob there.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 01:00 PM

my bike has never gone more than 106. get your bike checked! mostly it goes to 104 before both fans kick in and it remains there. of course, u wouldnt be revving when u stop, unless u really want to hit 110. and 30secs to hit 110? theres a prob there.

Nah, it hits 101 after stopping for 30seconds. Before that, I was crawling along in 10km/h traffic, temperature at 90+ already. After the 3rd traffic light though, its at 110. I'm using water based coolant already, ambient temp is 35.

 

Its just typical heavy traffic at Orchard area, but it shows how hopeless it is in city riding, especially in daytime. Usual daytime temperature is at 80, night time it can go as low as 67, which sounds bit too cool right?

 

 

Sengleong > You gotta fabricate connecting pipes for it, as the pipes are different for the SS. Yes, power is not everything, but having more of it doesn't hurt either The bike you're buying seems to be in great condition, so it would be kinda a waste to mod an already good bike.

 

But if you wanna go there, I can offer you some suggessions!

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 11 2006, 03:03 AM

I dunno. I press the starter, and I can feel the starter trying to turn, but can't overcome the compression. Then, suddenly, it just slips, then slips again and again with a horrible pulsing....

 

Wierd thing is, it started up fine again afterwords

i had that prob when my batt started to wear out. after changing, its been fine for months. try starting yer bike without headlights on and clutch in when u prod, it will start easier.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 01:08 PM

i had that prob when my batt started to wear out. after changing, its been fine for months. try starting yer bike without headlights on and clutch in when u prod, it will start easier.

The bike automatically cuts the headlight when the starter is pushed (Even when in laptimer mode! ), but I never turn on the ignition with the headlights on.

 

Mines a 4 month old battery. I'll charge my battery overnight and see how. The irritating thing is that it doesn't happen all the time, just happens every now and then. Most of the time I can just walk to my bike, start it and it catches within 3 cranks.

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 01:07 PM

Nah, it hits 101 after stopping for 30seconds. Before that, I was crawling along in 10km/h traffic, temperature at 90+ already. After the 3rd traffic light though, its at 110. I'm using water based coolant already, ambient temp is 35.

 

Its just typical heavy traffic at Orchard area, but it shows how hopeless it is in city riding, especially in daytime. Usual daytime temperature is at 80, night time it can go as low as 67, which sounds bit too cool right?

 

 

Sengleong > You gotta fabricate connecting pipes for it, as the pipes are different for the SS. Yes, power is not everything, but having more of it doesn't hurt either The bike you're buying seems to be in great condition, so it would be kinda a waste to mod an already good bike.

 

But if you wanna go there, I can offer you some suggessions!

hmm 110+ is still excessive. ive never hit so much, even after crawling along (and in 3 yrs ive done alot of crawling along). anyway. squeeze when u can, to the start. the 999 made me an impatient person wherever i went and i'd squeeze to no end. so im like that with my other bikes now. heh heh.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 01:17 PM

hmm 110+ is still excessive. ive never hit so much, even after crawling along (and in 3 yrs ive done alot of crawling along). anyway. squeeze when u can, to the start. the 999 made me an impatient person wherever i went and i'd squeeze to no end. so im like that with my other bikes now. heh heh.

+1 on that man.

 

My bike hit 114 before, after waiting like 10 minutes in a jam. Was with a TL, who hit like 118+. It was a very bad experience.

 

What it needs is open roads! I still havn't scrubbed my DCs yet.

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 01:13 PM

The bike automatically cuts the headlight when the starter is pushed (Even when in laptimer mode! ), but I never turn on the ignition with the headlights on.

 

Mines a 4 month old battery. I'll charge my battery overnight and see how. The irritating thing is that it doesn't happen all the time, just happens every now and then. Most of the time I can just walk to my bike, start it and it catches within 3 cranks.

yea, it cuts out the lights when u prod but its good practise anyway. prevents initial drain. anyway when the batt hits 11+ V its time charge or change (before prodding). there probs with yer bike. as with mine too. seems like after 2-3 yrs the probs start coming out. i need to change the clutch slave cylinder too, maybe a stm one. mines worn out, fluid is drained every few weeks.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 01:23 PM

yea, it cuts out the lights when u prod but its good practise anyway. prevents initial drain. anyway when the batt hits 11+ V its time charge or change (before prodding). there probs with yer bike. as with mine too. seems like after 2-3 yrs the probs start coming out. i need to change the clutch slave cylinder too, maybe a stm one. mines worn out, fluid is drained every few weeks.

Seems like a common problem across the range. Mine drains every month or so.

 

My battery is at 13 volts without the engine running, then idles at 14.2 volts with lights off. With headlight on, idling voltage drops to 14.0

 

You wanna get the STM slave together? I've already ordered mine with Joe.

[ktkt]

http://www.mpl-tuningparts.de/index.html?d...ungskorb217.htm

 

Selling my alum basket with titanium inserts for $600.

Light weight and longevity!!!

Let me know if anyone is interested. Thanks!

[-tRuSt-]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 10 2006, 10:25 PM

No problem. Understand the anxiety. Hope you're done with the insurance/road tax. Will organise a kopi outing for "opening ceremony" for your one-off Monster.

 

However, your red frame's red is not Ducati red? Paint color or due to sun/rain/elements? Hope you won't be crazy enuff to take out the frame for a new paint job.

 

Feel good? Yes, the whole bike feels like a "virgin" now. And the 14/43 gear ratio is much more suited for start/stop traffic. Then again, my wallet's lobang is torn apart and sore.

 

Overall, quite satisfied with Minerva's servicing. They did what they're supposed to do. The pricing/charging is well erm... can be more economical/competitive if they want to draw in more cheapo customer like me. (want them cheap, big and juicy...)

I guess they are more into certain specialized jobs and these jobs are already keeping them busy as it is.

 

 

BTW, TRUST, when/where is the next kopi outing?

reali hope to organise one soon but i got lots of shift to do for tis month...sometimes got to go back even during wkends... wife starting to make noise already ... haha... sorrie bro... will organise one maybe nx month??? haha...

[easy2findme]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 01:07 PM

Sengleong > You gotta fabricate connecting pipes for it, as the pipes are different for the SS. Yes, power is not everything, but having more of it doesn't hurt either The bike you're buying seems to be in great condition, so it would be kinda a waste to mod an already good bike.

 

But if you wanna go there, I can offer you some suggessions!

Thanks for your help. I agree with you. Who dislikes more power? Especially for a V twin with Ducati badge doing 225km/h at most?

 

What are some of the good value mods that actually improve power/efficiency?

 

1. I read changing to lighter wheels help lots in handling though least noticable

2. Titanium con rods and pistons are prohibitively expensive and wasted on a SS

3. Big bore to 944cc is illegal

4. Termis pipe also illegal

5. Increase the airbox size possible/better air filter available?

6. Increase oil radiator size?

 

I don't think i would like to vent the clutch covers because i think leaves and dirt might get in there. What performance and cosmetic mods are there for the SS900? I hope to get something for the clucth to be lighter because of my fingers condition in the accident.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Feb 12 2006, 07:55 PM

Thanks for your help. I agree with you. Who dislikes more power? Especially for a V twin with Ducati badge doing 225km/h at most?

 

What are some of the good value mods that actually improve power/efficiency?

 

1. I read changing to lighter wheels help lots in handling though least noticable

2. Titanium con rods and pistons are prohibitively expensive and wasted on a SS

3. Big bore to 944cc is illegal

4. Termis pipe also illegal

5. Increase the airbox size possible/better air filter available?

6. Increase oil radiator size?

 

I don't think i would like to vent the clutch covers because i think leaves and dirt might get in there. What performance and cosmetic mods are there for the SS900? I hope to get something for the clucth to be lighter because of my fingers condition in the accident.

Get the STM slave cylinder for your clutch unit....Neo is waiting for his, so you could get one with him. Helps a lot.....next gathering you can try my bike or RedRocket's bike for yourself.

 

Termis, not standard, ppl still put.....too common. I see also sian.....so it would be more illegal for me to put on my prefered mufflers. Big bore is an add on kit. U dun tell, no one knows. I know a M400 bigbored to 500plus cc. That's worse right??? 2A license riding a class 2 bike Yours is still class 2 no matter how you big bore.

[Guest nE0]

For rims, ask KTKT, his might fit yours. Or you can spurge on some forged aluminium, magnesium, or carbon fibre rims (In order of price, durability and lightness)

 

Next comes making the engine more lively. Instead of lightening crankshaft, conrods and all that, start with getting a lightweight flywheel. Weights range from few grammes lighter to nearly weightless. The engine spins up much faster.

 

Oh ya, Open clutch cover gives your bike +5hp alone

 

Just get the bike first, get used to it, have fun on it, then slowly mod it.

[rrr]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Feb 12 2006, 07:55 PM

Thanks for your help. I agree with you. Who dislikes more power? Especially for a V twin with Ducati badge doing 225km/h at most?

 

What are some of the good value mods that actually improve power/efficiency?

 

1. I read changing to lighter wheels help lots in handling though least noticable

2. Titanium con rods and pistons are prohibitively expensive and wasted on a SS

3. Big bore to 944cc is illegal

4. Termis pipe also illegal

5. Increase the airbox size possible/better air filter available?

6. Increase oil radiator size?

 

I don't think i would like to vent the clutch covers because i think leaves and dirt might get in there. What performance and cosmetic mods are there for the SS900? I hope to get something for the clucth to be lighter because of my fingers condition in the accident.

Hi

 

saw a 900SS at IMM this afternoon w single digit plate no.

thought it looked in pristine condition,alt wd have prefered a dark frame than the white one it had..

 

wouldn't b the one you're buying?have been looking f one for sometime now..whr did u get urs?

 

cheers

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 01:31 PM

Seems like a common problem across the range. Mine drains every month or so.

 

My battery is at 13 volts without the engine running, then idles at 14.2 volts with lights off. With headlight on, idling voltage drops to 14.0

 

You wanna get the STM slave together? I've already ordered mine with Joe.

how much u getting it for? eugene told me theres a similiar ducati aftermarket part now.

[obitrok]

Originally posted by rrr@Feb 12 2006, 09:02 PM

Hi

 

saw a 900SS at IMM this afternoon w single digit plate no.

thought it looked in pristine condition,alt wd have prefered a dark frame than the white one it had..

 

wouldn't b the one you're buying?have been looking f one for sometime now..whr did u get urs?

 

cheers

hey man, u coming for the annual meetup of italian bikes? great meeting u last yr