Ducati Riders

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 09:35 PM

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

~$300.

 

Do you know if theres any direct shifters available in Singapore? I just want the lever.

[rrr]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 09:36 PM

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

Ron right?

 

would like to catch up w u guys again,mayb a ride aftr?

[easy2findme]

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

Hi rrr, I am should be getting the bike on fri. Have to sort out some stuff first. Wouldn't be the same one at IMM. It is red in colour and ft 4 digit plate.

 

Neo- I didnt know that open clutch cover gave extra hp. i thought it was just a cosmetic/aesthetic mod. haha.

 

Anyway not riding just yet.

 

Hope to come down but busy racing on the 4th and 5th of march. Have fun and post pics of the italian bike outing

 

Here's an actual pic of the bike I hope to get soon.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by easy2findme@Feb 12 2006, 11:26 PM

Neo- I didnt know that open clutch cover gave extra hp. i thought it was just a cosmetic/aesthetic mod. haha.

Yes it does! Especially at standstill, immediately +5hp~!

 

Btw, what a beauty! Supersports should only come in Red!~

[ktkt]

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.

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

 

Well, reducing weight from rotating mass will be more significant than from static weight. Most noticiable will be from the wheels.

The lighter wheels will make the bike more flickable during corners and also makes the bike easier and faster to rev but there will be more "engine braking" since the wheels are lighter. (faster to spin up, also faster to slow down)

 

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

 

Similiarly, lighter con-rod will make the bike more revvy/responsive, maybe 0.5hp increase due to less rotating mass to work against internally?

Aluminium pistons are lighter hence no reason to change to titanium?

 

>>3. Big bore to 944cc is illegal

 

Well....

 

>>4. Termis pipe also illegal

 

Well....

 

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

 

Not too sure on the SS but for Monster/ST2/ST4, yes, removing the airbox

lid and tuning will free up abt 5 HP.

 

>>6. Increase oil radiator size?

 

Not too sure. Maybe aids in cooling the oil.

 

>>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.

 

The dry clutch if using a closed cover will trap alot of friction material dust.

Leaving it open will let the debris fly out and aid in cooling also.

Really individual preference.

Get an aftermarket slave with a bigger piston to aid in lighter clutch action?

 

Anyway, if you're really into performance, get a Ducati Sports bike or other make of sports bikes.

I went thru the path of "upgrading" my ST4, end of the day, it's still a ST4 not a 916/996/998/999.

However, pretty much happy with the ST4 cos it's versatile.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 12 2006, 09:35 PM

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

Told me tat too. Maybe inside the 2006 Ducati Performance Catalogue?

Never look into the catalogue...... It will entice your and siphon off energy from your wallet/bank account. My Precious....

[obitrok]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 12 2006, 09:39 PM

~$300.

 

Do you know if theres any direct shifters available in Singapore? I just want the lever.

last i heard motoworld had quickshifters

[obitrok]

Originally posted by rrr@Feb 12 2006, 10:13 PM

Ron right?

 

would like to catch up w u guys again,mayb a ride aftr?

definitely, nice slow ride in a very big group i guess.

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by obitrok@Feb 13 2006, 06:31 PM

definitely, nice slow ride in a very big group i guess.

With the Aprilia guys? I don't think so man...

 

What I'd really like to do is to take our bikes to the twisties up north, maybe a weekend trip, or one day trip. Anyone game?

[Freewind]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 13 2006, 06:38 PM

With the Aprilia guys? I don't think so man...

 

What I'd really like to do is to take our bikes to the twisties up north, maybe a weekend trip, or one day trip. Anyone game?

Neo, call me if you organise trip up north.

[ktkt]

Originally posted by Freewind@Feb 13 2006, 10:32 PM

Neo, call me if you organise trip up north.

How abt this Sat morning???

 

BTW, anyone knows why the Senna 916 is not for sale at Loois Motor ah....

[D.O.C]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 13 2006, 10:44 PM

How abt this Sat morning???

 

BTW, anyone knows why the Senna 916 is not for sale at Loois Motor ah....

sunday morning how?

 

and where's loois motor?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by ktkt@Feb 13 2006, 10:44 PM

How abt this Sat morning???

 

BTW, anyone knows why the Senna 916 is not for sale at Loois Motor ah....

Its not for sale, because it belongs to Mr Lee...

 

Anyways, Saturday go for one day trip? I don't mind~!

[Freewind]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 14 2006, 12:23 AM

Its not for sale, because it belongs to Mr Lee...

 

Anyways, Saturday go for one day trip? I don't mind~!

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by Freewind@Feb 14 2006, 01:16 AM

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

You know the way? I'm sure your GPS will be put to fantastic use

 

Shall we invite our SV friends to join us too? We're all V-twin riders anyway

[ktkt]

Originally posted by Freewind@Feb 14 2006, 01:16 AM

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

 

Date: 18th Feb 2006 (Sat)

Time: TBA

Venue: Turf club (the one at Kranji?)

Destination: As above

 

1. ktkt 81338208

[ktkt]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Feb 13 2006, 11:51 PM

sunday morning how?

 

and where's loois motor?

Hahaha..... Can't get leave ah?

[Guest nE0]

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

 

Date: 18th Feb 2006 (Sat)

Time: TBA

Venue: Turf club (the one at Kranji?)

 

Rendezvous with SV Riders

Time: 0900

Location: GP Esso

Destination: As Above

 

1. ktkt 81338208

2. nE0 90040061

[Freewind]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 14 2006, 08:05 PM

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

 

Date: 18th Feb 2006 (Sat)

Time: TBA

Venue: Turf club (the one at Kranji?)

 

Rendezvous with SV Riders

Time: 0900

Location: GP Esso

Destination: As Above

 

1. ktkt 81338208

2. nE0 90040061

Count me in, 96187218

[ktkt]

Originally posted by Freewind@Feb 14 2006, 10:15 PM

Count me in, 96187218

Rendezvous with SV Riders

Time: 0900

Location: GP Esso

Destination: As Above

 

1. Freewind 96187218

2. nE0 90040061

3. ktkt 81338208.

 

 

Sorry guys, need to drop out halfway.

I forgot I've got Mob Briefing on Sat 1300H.....

[Guest nE0]

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

 

Date: 18th Feb 2006 (Sat)

Time: TBA

Venue: Turf club (the one at Kranji?)

 

Rendezvous with SV Riders

Time: 0900

Location: GP Esso

Destination: As Above

 

1. Freewind 96187218

2. nE0 90040061

 

Pending

 

1) ktkt 81338208

 

Ken, can postpone your meeting? rare chance to tour with you leh...

[Freewind]

Originally posted by nE0@Feb 14 2006, 10:57 PM

Meet at Turf club on sat. morning, get on to route 3 to Mersing for lunch, go on to Kluang via route 50 for beef mee and come back by the old trunk road. all in

 

Date: 18th Feb 2006 (Sat)

Time: TBA

Venue: Turf club (the one at Kranji?)

 

Rendezvous with SV Riders

Time: 0900

Location: GP Esso

Destination: As Above

 

1. Freewind 96187218

2. nE0 90040061

 

Pending

 

1) ktkt 81338208

 

Ken, can postpone your meeting? rare chance to tour with you leh...

Neo, you want to post it at Monster Riders, hope to get more ppl.

[anonymous]

hello guys,

 

looking for a 996 currently.. if anyone one of u is selling off or know of any shops/ fellow biker selling, plz PM me! thanks.. appreciate it..

[RicharDucati]

Originally posted by anonymous@Feb 15 2006, 02:54 PM

hello guys,

 

looking for a 996 currently.. if anyone one of u is selling off or know of any shops/ fellow biker selling, plz PM me! thanks.. appreciate it..

Saw two at Minerva.. Dunno whether for sale anot. And not too sure about the CC..

[Guest nE0]

Uncle Ling > I might not be able to make it this saturday, because last minute might be recalled to work...