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ScottieDucati
47 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 20 Sep 2017 Last seen 27 Jul 2020
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All 47- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Not sure if anyone's waiting for a 5th gen header or not, but I may be selling mine... still in the box as I received it. Willing to move for exactly what I have into it. PM if interested.
- 1998 brake issue punch to the face FWIW used calipers and masters that’ll work are short $ on fleabay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- 1998 brake issue punch to the face Rip out all the brake stuff, swap the left fork leg lower for a VTR leg, new calipers** and brake lines, and done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Yes, should go on the sprocket side IIRC. Pit-Bull is quality stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Gasket discussion starts around post 70 or so of this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- The dreaded valve adjustment Well I should say I have only done valves on gear drive’s. No experience with Vtech whatsoever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- The dreaded valve adjustment The biggest trouble doing valves is getting all the stuff off the bike. It’s a perfect time to send injectors out for cleaning, and access the coolant cross pipes to make sure their gaskets aren’t knackered. The valves…
- Rhythmic Vibration It’s called the internet and tone. I’ve had my fair share of shit tone, just move on man. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Rhythmic Vibration Definitely a bit of a twat there. But a cheap chain can be bad or kink fairly quickly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Rhythmic Vibration Great post on the rear spindle and a lesson I learned the hard way racing my NC30. I’d contend on the deceleration shimmy but we’ll see how she feels after I replace my bearings (on my ZRX)...Which relatedly or not are…
- Rhythmic Vibration I won’t relive that discussion but All Balls recommends the same as OE torque for their tapered bearings. Sounds nuts I know, I’d say safe bet is that’s the upper limit. Biggest thing to do is let the weight of the bike…
- Rhythmic Vibration And I’ll add that head bearings can also result in uneven front tire wear! Sounds like you’ve got an answer. I went with tapered for my 5th gen as 12k miles seemed an unacceptable interval to me. Sent from my iPhone…
- Rhythmic Vibration Take your bike and whilst riding around 40 mph in a straight line... let go of the bars. Do they start into a headshake? This is a classic sign of worn out steering head bearings. Mine were shot before 12k miles (when I…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA My set might sit on the shelf for this season.... just didn’t want to miss out! First time in a decade someone actually pulled something like this off! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? Ninja 1000 really is the modern equivalent albeit an I4. It blows the VFR8 out of the water in terms of power, handling and brakes. I still love my 5th gen tho. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA I saw and realized it wasn’t torqued was just hoping for an indent! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Cylinder 1 looks as they should but not squished at all? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA You want the larger gaskets so the Inner Diameter when squished isn’t sticking out into the airflow. I think you’re overthinking this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Fitting headers is always a bit of a battle. Beats trying to do em on a V8 car though.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Haven’t got round to mine yet and will be a while as I’m basically ticking off several boxes (R/R, VFRness, Ohlins, Headers, Staintune, PC3 & solo tail box mount)... but I’d expect a fair bit of fiddling to get a proper…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Hey I mean if heat’s an issue just ride faster [image: emoji41.png] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Or temperature mitigation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA That looks like something prime to 3D print too... if someone has a drawing I could look into it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Haha.... I was considering selling my VFR... but this header situation was too good to pass up. So header means I need a slip on, and a PC3... and shoot.... the shock is *right there* while you’re doing the headers…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA [image: emoji383.png] sent [image: emoji1303.png] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? VFR8/DucatiST series are very close in terms of rider triangle, power and bag accommodations... with our VFRs being a bit overweight and underpowered in comparison. The MV TV is about the only thing I can find in the…
- VFR Alternatives / Where to from here? Can’t believe nobody’s mentioned MV’s Turismo Veloce.. http:// https://www.mvagusta.com/en/model/turismo-veloce/800 I think this might be the only real sports tourer left... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA MadScientist They are most likely 180 degree cranks like the VFR, NC13-NC24 had 180 degree cranks, NC30 & 35 had 360 degree (like the RC30/45 and early VFxxxF). Of course they could have later motor swaps or crank/cam…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA PM’d, just keep me posted. This is too amazing not to get in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Still taking deposits for 5th gen headers? Not in a rush, but the progress shows! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Vibrations (possible spark plugs) NGK. Time and again issues seem to be with other brands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA On our heavily built NC30’s, full on SBK builds we are running stock air-boxes and stock air filters. The only setup that nets noticeable gains (we’re talking 2.5 HP on our 80 HP 428cc engines) is fully open air boxes…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Also glad to see his reference to Marren Fuel Injection. I sent all 8 of my BMW 540i’s injectors to them when I did my timing chain and guides service. I was extremely happy with the results, and the car purrs like a…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Mohawk Regarding a fuel map & why people never generally see the same result with a downloaded map, you need to read this http://www.robsdyno.com/injectors_tuning_massachusetts.html Makes a lot of sense ! Rob’s a good…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA sfdownhill MadSci and boOZZIE - I was a skeptic about headers until I rode RVFR's 5th gen. When we traded bikes for 20 or so miles of twisties, his 5th gen was set up exactly as mine was except for the headers: both…
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA sfdownhill Sounds good Scottie. BTW, you have discerning taste in race bikes! Ha! Thanks.... waiting on a new header for my NC30 too. My TBR is a bit long in the tooth.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- New 5th/6th/8th gen performance header now in production in USA Can’t wait for the results. 99% I’ll be in for a 5th gen header. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Most miles on a 5th Gen? 11,800 miles on mine..... got a ways to go [image: emoji23.png] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Steering issue? That sounds amazing! Don’t have pics of them together.... but here’s my Italian... [image: 4875bd8f5500a0fd0a4545e2cb41f3ae.jpg] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Steering issue? Spot on about the bearing issue. I didn’t go into that detail (thanks for sharing it) but even doing that check on mine... I had three people try it and none noticed. Needed a super gentle touch because it’s barely…
- Steering issue? Look straight down at your front tire on a contrasting background so you can see it’s profile. Run your hand across the tire as well. You’ll tell if you are squaring it off. Otherwise my 5th gen with only 11k on it had…
- My 399 lb VFR848 FWIW, the service manual references the little "wear indicator" sticker on the chain guard, which is on the shorter side. This is where I set mine (or as close as I could get it w/ the new chain's length). It seems…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build Welp, here's hoping another avenue pans out. Mike at G-Force may be very well starting a new chapter in his career (kick-ass opportunity) and I would imagine this (not being a full fledged ongoing activity yet) is going…
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build Well sorry to upset the apple cart here gents but I have a potential update. My engine builder (G-Force Engine Development) was talking with Tyga on this topic recently and they may well be turning around on this, but…
- 98-2001 5th gen Rearset adapters - Sebspeed Customs IN like Flynn. Could you let us know what the bolt spacing is for the rearset mounts? I'm curious, it looks mighty close to what my NC30 uses....
- 5th & 6th VFR 800 Header build May as well chime in, '01 5th gen here and very, very interested in headers!
- 5th Gen Solo Racks - CLEAR OUT PM Sent.
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