Ducati race team!!! [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Drew

9th August 2007, 14:01

Well, some of you already know, that the good folk from KTL motorcycles, and the Anglo American motorcycle club, have generously offered Flame an '06 749r Duke to race, the bike is very near completion now, and she should be tearing up the track in no time at all.

I think this is absolutely fantastic, and cant think of a better way for a bike shop to get it's name out there, than to put my ladys sexy bum on the seat of a cool bike, they on the other hand, thought that having TWO 749's would do it better, and yours truely just happens to be the other arse!

So F2 will soon be invaded by a pair of satin black Dukes, LOOK OUT THE LOT OF YA!!!

Rock on, and any one who knows a good source for Duke parts, please PM me, as mine still needs a bit of work to get it track ready.

Cajun

9th August 2007, 14:04

Awsome work Drew & Flame.

Good luck out there.

Joni

9th August 2007, 14:05

Very, very cool Drew, for both of you.
Will you guys be doing the nationals? And more importantly the South Island rounds?
I hope so, would love to see you 2 carve up the field :yes:

Pussy

9th August 2007, 14:06

Great score, Drew! I look forward to seeing youse( much rather look at Flame's arse than yours though)

Drew

9th August 2007, 14:09

Great score, Drew! I look forward to seeing youse( much rather look at Flame's arse than yours though)

It's pronounced...EWES, and I can understand you'd rather look at her bum, I do it all the time:first:

Tim 39

9th August 2007, 14:49

Well done!!! you'll be stoked!

Drew

9th August 2007, 17:36

Well done!!! you'll be stoked!

And then some, I only found out about mine a couple days ago, and I'm hangin out to get it, Flame has been waiting a few months now, she's gettin all twitchy.

Sparky Bills

9th August 2007, 17:39

DUDE! Take it from me! Those things haul ass! Standard they make around 120hp, but chuck a race exhaust on and they get near 130! And thats with the motor untouched! Very reliable also! (doesnt matter what anyone tells you... They are bullet proof.

The Motomart 749r had a full Ducati Performance system on it (worth more than most F2 bikes out there!) . Sound great!
Get a good set of Carbon brake pads (beware!! NOT CHEAP!) and itll stop faster than anything out there.

You will need to play with the gearing a bit before they reach their full potential, Get a few blank rear sprockets made up, so you have a few options to suit you style. Not as easy to ride as an inline 4, but you have a ball learning what they can do. They need more gear changes than an inline 4 too, but you get used to that pretty fast.

Good luck.

Toast

9th August 2007, 17:43

Sweet!! Looking forward to seeing them out there. Good luck with it, dude :niceone:

Maybe try Jarrod (sp?) Love for bits? Dunno where he's located but there may have been some parts he didn't destroy.

Sparky Bills

9th August 2007, 17:45

Maybe try Jarrod (sp?) Love for bits? Dunno where he's located but there may have been some parts he didn't destroy.

Jarrod Love was on a 996, but was in line to ride a 749r. They may have a few bits.

Ebay have lots of bits too.

cowpoos

9th August 2007, 18:15

good score bro and Bro-ette!!!!!! fuckin awesome the both of ya !!!

Still kick your arse drew!! Suzuki's are the Queens of the racing chess board dude!! and I ride a bike that kinda resembles one if you look at it from the right angles and look past the dents and scratches and dirt,grime,brake dust,oil,leaks,bad paint job,etc...and any desent mechanic could back up my claims that I ride a Suzi!!!

ajturbo

9th August 2007, 19:29

great score guys!!!!

have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

and WHEN flame beats you...

we don't want tears..

remember that your a man(?)

TonyB

9th August 2007, 19:31

Good stuff! Well done both of you!

Deano

9th August 2007, 21:02

Still kick your arse drew!! Suzuki riders are Queens

Give it a rest - smack talk is cool when you can back it up, otherwise.......:zzzz:

But you're right - you are a queen !!

roadracingoldfart

9th August 2007, 21:11

Well done you 2 .
Do you have a team name / moto yet ???
Cheers Paul.

Drew

9th August 2007, 21:17

Well done you 2 .
Do you have a team name / moto yet ???
Cheers Paul.

Yep, we were thinkin to have it as a faction of team piston broke, and go by the name, "Team shaggin racin":rockon:

deanohit

9th August 2007, 21:21

I can understand you'd rather look at her bum, I do it all the time:first:

So she beats you all the time aye?:scooter::scooter::shutup:

Seriously though, good on both of ya and good luck.:Punk:

Drew

9th August 2007, 21:23

So she beats you all the time aye?:scooter::scooter::shutup:

Only gently, and if I ask her nice like:sunny:

deanohit

9th August 2007, 21:27

Only gently, and if I ask her nice like:sunny:

:spanking:Good one mate,

cowpoos

9th August 2007, 21:43

Still kick your arse drew!! Suzuki riders are Queens

Give it a rest - smack talk is cool when you can back it up,

When havn't I backed it up with drew!!!

flame

9th August 2007, 21:45

Very, very cool Drew, for both of you.
Will you guys be doing the nationals? And more importantly the South Island rounds?
I hope so, would love to see you 2 carve up the field :yes:

Cheers J. Not sure about the nats yet, will be doing both the North Island street circuits,and most of the Auck club serries, but definatly doing Sound of Thunder in CC next year. I cant wait to play on Ruapuna:yes: Hope I get to meet some of you KB'rs down there.

Joni

9th August 2007, 21:49

I will see you at Wanganui Flame! I look forward to it... give em stick chiccie! :first:

skelstar

9th August 2007, 21:53

Go Team Sweetie Bums!!!

His and Hers bikes. Grant and I reckon they should have "Drew :love: Vicki" on one and "Vicki :love: Drew" on the other ;)

flame

9th August 2007, 21:54

I will see you at Wanganui Flame! I look forward to it... give em stick chiccie! :first:

LOL....will do me best. First street circuit for me, but I'll give it a blardy good go. So make sure ya come on over and help me stop me knees from shaking.

Lissa

9th August 2007, 21:56

Go Team Sweetie Bums!!!

I am going to make a sign for Manfield!!!!

Good luck guys and friggin awesome!!!! :Punk:... see you at the track!

Drew

9th August 2007, 21:59

Go Team Sweetie Bums!!!

His and Hers bikes. Grant and I reckon they should have "Drew :love: Vicki" on one and "Vicki :love: Drew" on the other ;)

Who says I've got sweaty bum?

jimbo600

9th August 2007, 22:00

Well well. Couldn't keep it to yourself aye?

Matching leathers and helmets too? Jesus its almost as bad as Donny and Marie Osmond.

On ya though. Can you ask Kerry to get one too? Cheers

Goblin

9th August 2007, 22:01

LOL....will do me best. First street circuit for me, but I'll give it a blardy good go. So make sure ya come on over and help me stop me knees from shaking.:2thumbsup Awwwww! you gunna have SO MUCH FUN!! :headbang::headbang:
Congrats on the rides ewe two!!!

skelstar

9th August 2007, 22:03

Who says I've got sweaty bum?

Umm...shit...umm like everyone?

Awwwkkkkwaaaard.

Deano

9th August 2007, 22:04

Well well. Couldn't keep it to yourself aye?

Matching leathers and helmets too? Jesus its almost as bad as Donny and Marie Osmond.

On ya though. Can you ask Kerry to get one too? Cheers

Bugger the one - there were about 8 Osmonds weren't there ?

That's one for you and me and .......

Who says I've got sweaty bum?

Umm...shit...umm like everyone?

Awwwkkkkwaaaard.
Not me bro....:mellow:

When havn't I backed it up for drew!!!

Ummm, is it me or is this thread getting a little......ghey ?

McJim

9th August 2007, 22:04

You get to ride Ducatis - you're already winners :rofl:

Best of luck.

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:05

You can post Tony, everyone is waiting to hear you.

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:06

Umm...shit...umm like everyone?

Awwwkkkkwaaaard.

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha, already blinged you too recently to do it again.

skelstar

9th August 2007, 22:06

You can post Tony, everyone is waiting to hear you.

You just want him to post cause hes got a Team Sweetie Bum themed user-name ;)

flame

9th August 2007, 22:13

:2thumbsup Awwwww! you gunna have SO MUCH FUN!! :headbang::headbang:
Congrats on the rides ewe two!!!

Thanks heaps Gobs. Will have to catch up with you and get some street racing tips :yes: Are you back on track for next weekend? hope all the healing is done now and your ready to kick bum:rockon:

Her_C4

9th August 2007, 22:18

Congratulations to you both - that is fantastic news....(never thought I would see you back on a Ducati Vicki!!) :rockon:

Look forward to seeing you dicing with each other on the track!!!! Gooooooo the Ducati's :first:

Goblin

9th August 2007, 22:22

Hehe...run outa bling too.:o
It's my middle son's tenth birthday on the 19th so I wont be racing this round. Will definitely be at the last round tho! Just for shits an giggles.:D

Only tip I can offer is dont miss the practice call up! Oh...and have FUN!

Tony & Carolyn

9th August 2007, 22:22

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:23

Well, we're blown away with all the support on here, thanks so much guys, hope to do you proud, and I hope at least one of the messages is for me.

If you all chip in a tenner, I might have my bike the same time Vicki gets hers...lol

I've only ever ridden an old 916 duke, hope this one is half as good as Flame reckons, I'll be able to ride blind folded if it is:rockon:

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:27

skelstar

9th August 2007, 22:29

...I'll be able to ride blind folded if it is:rockon:
What about with a paper-bag on ya head?

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:30

What about with a paper-bag on ya head?

They dont make a paper bag that big, and it would cover up my bling king rockstar helmet.

Tony & Carolyn

9th August 2007, 22:30

Drew

9th August 2007, 22:32

Being so new to this whole bike seen i hate to be the one to tell you Drew, we are here to support Flame !!! your there to provide us all with the half time entertainment.......haha I feel a poll on this might be in order:Punk:

Flame is pissing herself laughing now, and she wants to give you a kiss for that effort.

Now how do I retract the bling I sent for the last post you made? Anyone???

skelstar

9th August 2007, 22:37

Wooo....I'm there to support Vicki too!!! :o

Deano

9th August 2007, 22:38

Flame is pissing herself laughing now, and she wants to give you a kiss for that effort.

Now how do I retract the bling I sent for the last post you made? Anyone???

How about I bling him....will that work ?

(Nice comments Tony !! :shutup:)

Tony & Carolyn

9th August 2007, 22:55

Just a little off topic here, but thanks to all the arrogant wellington hardcore that have welcomed me into to the fold since i made the life changing decision for the better!!!! from performance cages to performance bikes......

maybe it's because i've been referred to as a arrogant wanker before, but that was by my ex-wife!!!!! hahaha

For those that know Carolyn & me a huge thankyou!!!:rockon:

cowpoos

9th August 2007, 23:02

Bugger the one - there were about 8 Osmonds weren't there ?

That's one for you and me and .......

Not me bro....:mellow:

Ummm, is it me or is this thread getting a little......ghey ?
he usually bites!!! meh!!

boomer

9th August 2007, 23:18

awesome news... congrats both!
:Punk:

slowpoke

10th August 2007, 03:50

Wooo....I'm there to support Vicki too!!! :o

Hmmmm, sounds like Vicki is gonna be wearing more than one bra......

Seriously, fuggin' awesome news guys. When I was in Perth I used the guys at Vee Two (of Super Squalo fame) to work on my 916SP after a wee ground/sky/ground moment. The guy who started the busines is Kiwi Brook Henry and they make some of the best gear in the world for Ducati's.
Brook's son Ben raced a 749R in the Aussie superstock (standard 600 4's and 750 twin's) series and did very well. Brook is a very approachable bloke and there's nothing he doesn't know about Duke's and how to make 'em go fast(er)

They've recently been "acquired" by another company but I think Brook is still the main man.

Check out http://www.veetwo.net/index.asp

Riff Raff

10th August 2007, 07:56

I hope at least one of the messages is for me.
Drew, I'm really happy for you. Looking forward to seeing you kicking arse on it, Drew. I won't be cleaning it for you between races 'though Drew. Drew, Drew, Drew blah blah blah.

PS xxxx Flame :love:

Darkman

10th August 2007, 16:18

Great stuff Drew...it seems that F2 are gonna be worth watching now. Cant wait to see the Duke out in front. Will be there taking pics.

et al

10th August 2007, 22:29

Good on you Drew and Vicky, excellent choice of bikes - I am going to love watching those Ducatis in action. Good Luck.

Drew

10th August 2007, 22:37

Good on you Drew and Vicky, excellent choice of bikes - I am going to love watching those Ducatis in action. Good Luck.

Muchas gracias Al

Thought I'd add, I've never ridden a high spec Duke, so the choice was more a case of, "you're ridin this", to which I replied:gob: "holy @$%#&%$@@%$#&^#&@$@^!*^#@$#@^#&%$&^@#&$%&@^%&@^#^$ I'm a lucky mo#@*^%*&^$%#&^$&^#%* guy"

mr me

12th August 2007, 22:13

Mate the best thing about this is your miles away and i don't got to fix your shit in between rounds like your brother :beer::drinkup:

Drew

13th August 2007, 16:52

Mate the best thing about this is your miles away and i don't got to fix your shit in between rounds like your brother :beer::drinkup:

Hang on, every time I come to Auckland, I have to fix all the toys in the garage before we can go get drunk and hurt ourselves on them.

t3mp0r4ry nzr

13th August 2007, 17:19

awesome guys!

Str8 Jacket

13th August 2007, 17:25

Congrats you two! Very cool. Maybe one day i'll get to watch you race them as well. Good luck! :sunny:

Drew

13th August 2007, 17:44

Congrats you two! Very cool. Maybe one day i'll get to watch you race them as well. Good luck! :sunny:

Cheers chick, altough I did catch a glimps of your signature just now, and you should know, it's my right to ride like an arsehole any time I want. Other than that, my rights are limited to what i'm told to do:love:

chanceyy

13th August 2007, 18:00

hey guys just caught up with this thread .. what farken awesome news ..:gob:

wots better than seeing Flame out there carving it up .. seeing Drew following her .. or is that the other way round :lol:

seriously guys be great to see ya out there :yes:

JayRacer37

13th August 2007, 18:44

Well, arn't you two just two cute....makes me sick, giving people like you bikes. You Wellington arseholes don't deserve it. Matching team and all....:whocares:

hehe, good shit you guys!! Can't wait to be riding with ya on the track too. And i'll be able to break YOUR Ducati front end Drew...;) :rockon:

I don't have split personalities....:confused: ??

Drew

13th August 2007, 18:49

JayRacer37

13th August 2007, 18:52

Yep, but ours will be matt black, and cool lookin, so not sickening I hope.

We shall see.....I want to hear REAL HP figures once your all done, but those twins are so easy to ride, your garanteed to have a ball...unless, of course, you go sulky when Vicki beats you.

Drew

13th August 2007, 19:14

We shall see.....I want to hear REAL HP figures once your all done, but those twins are so easy to ride, your garanteed to have a ball...unless, of course, you go sulky when Vicki beats you.

I'm sure there will be a line of blokes following her, lookin at her fantastic..erm..rear atributes, and as long as they are all behind me too, I'm happy.:love:

flame

13th August 2007, 21:07

Congrats you two! Very cool. Maybe one day i'll get to watch you race them as well. Good luck! :sunny:

Cheers Hels, hope to see you out there on the track with us one day real soon :)

hey guys just caught up with this thread .. what farken awesome news ..:gob:

wots better than seeing Flame out there carving it up .. seeing Drew following her .. or is that the other way round :lol:

Thanks Chancey.....methinks the 'Drew' will be in front for a wee while.....but one day i'll get em! prob when his Duc shits it undies LOL.

slowpoke

13th August 2007, 22:58

Thought I'd add, I've never ridden a high spec Duke,

Whaaaat? So you reckon your luvverly bosom, oops I mean Bostrom, rep was a base model? Look out Drew she sets high standards!

Sparky Bills

13th August 2007, 23:09

We shall see.....I want to hear REAL HP figures once your all done,

What would you call "real" hp figures?

cowpoos

13th August 2007, 23:18

Whaaaat? So you reckon your luvverly bosom, oops I mean Bostrom, rep was a base model? Look out Drew she sets high standards!
errrr....your confussed with a different dude spud!! lol

cowpoos

13th August 2007, 23:20

What would you call "real" hp figures?
The ones your imaginary dyno doesn't come up with!!

serious Martin...749r would be lucky in SS trim to make 110 and that would be a very very healthy 749r!!

slowpoke

14th August 2007, 01:48

errrr....your confussed with a different dude spud!! lol

Not often I'm right and it looks like I'm wrong again!!! Didn't Flame used to own a Bostrom replica Ducati 998S? D'oh, looks like I've had too much red cordial again........

Drew

14th August 2007, 08:25

Not often I'm right and it looks like I'm wrong again!!! Didn't Flame used to own a Bostrom replica Ducati 998S? D'oh, looks like I've had too much red cordial again........

You're right, she did have a Bostrom rep, but I never rode it. Before my time you might say.

Deano

14th August 2007, 08:31

The ones your imaginary dyno doesn't come up with!!

serious Martin...749r would be lucky in SS trim to make 110 and that would be a very very healthy 749r!!

So my old SP-1 wasn't making 127HP at the rear wheel then ? Or Jimbo's Gixxer 750 not making 125HP ?

slowpoke

14th August 2007, 08:47

You're right, she did have a Bostrom rep, but I never rode it. Before my time you might say.

Sorry mate, my shitty grammar-talogically challenged post had me confused reading it back to myself!

flame

14th August 2007, 15:14

serious Martin...749r would be lucky in SS trim to make 110 and that would be a very very healthy 749r!!

Factory standard 2006 749R 121hp mr Pooseywoosie:), well, according to the spec sheet. A little more with the Termi's and racekit bla bla bla.

2004 749R (Drewbums bike), 116hp ( I think )

Sparky Bills

14th August 2007, 15:26

Check and Mate!
Thankyou Vicky.
The R model has titanium valves and is completly different from a "stock" 749.. blah blah...

So yeah.. On the Motomart Dyno, our 749r racebike made over 120hp at the rear. Only change we made was the Termi system.

I may know a little about it.:finger:

Sparky Bills

14th August 2007, 15:27

So my old SP-1 wasn't making 127HP at the rear wheel then ? Or Jimbo's Gixxer 750 not making 125HP ?

I believe they were on the Motomart Dyno also...:innocent:

limbimtimwim

14th August 2007, 17:12

So at least it's lies are consistent? ;)

Drew

14th August 2007, 18:13

So at least it's lies are consistent? ;)

Carefull there bro, some people still think, that a dynomometer, gives a real HP figure. Ignorance is bliss I suppose.

Dont anybody start wanking on about how conservative the dyno they use is, or how it is calibrated, cos the plain and simple truth is....

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ACCURATE DYNO.

They are only any good for comparitive testing, and the only thing it will give within acceptable tollerances, is a percentage differential.

limbimtimwim

14th August 2007, 18:44

Exactly.

However, if we drop said Ducatis from the roof of Motomart and measure how high they bounce we will know their horsepower content.

Sparky Bills

14th August 2007, 18:47

Exactly.

However, if we drop said Ducatis from the roof of Motomart and measure how high they bounce we will know their horsepower content.

WHAT!!!!?
You lost me on that one man:shutup:

flame

14th August 2007, 18:50

Exactly.

However, if we drop said Ducatis from the roof of Motomart and measure how high they bounce we will know their horsepower content.

maaaaaate.....they're Duc's...long as the engine's running and a raunchy jockey on board they'l boost up no probs! aint you seen 'Matrix'??:yeah:

merv

14th August 2007, 18:54

maaaaaate.....they're Duc's...long as the engine's running and a raunchy jockey on board they'l boost up no probs! aint you seen 'Matrix'??:yeah:

So you'll win then not that other not so raunchy jockey?

Drew

14th August 2007, 18:59

So you'll win then not that other not so raunchy jockey?

I'll have you know, that I'm considered quite raunchy, by...somebody...surely...anyone?...no...Ok then, yep, she'll win, I'll suck:bye:

merv

14th August 2007, 19:01

I'll have you know, that I'm considered quite raunchy, by...somebody...surely...anyone?...no...Ok then, yep, she'll win, I'll suck:bye:

So are you as pretty as your Bro' WT then? He's got the nice new tight leathers I see.

Str8 Jacket

14th August 2007, 19:03

So are you as pretty as your Bro' WT then? He's got the nice new tight leathers I see.

Im getting quite worried about you mate!

Drew

14th August 2007, 19:04

So are you as pretty as your Bro' WT then? He's got the nice new tight leathers I see.

I'll let you ask flame, she will undoubtedly give a totally impartial assesment of how I look:yes:

And my leathers are baggy round the lower half, cos Quasi had a wee mix up somewhere, so i got em cheap:sunny:

merv

14th August 2007, 19:21

Im getting quite worried about you mate!

Well you better come rescue me then!

flame

14th August 2007, 20:39

So you'll win then not that other not so raunchy jockey?

I don't like my chances.....but optimism is a wonderful tool:yes: After loads of track time, loosing 15 kg, and steeling wee bits n pieces off Drews bike :shutup: of course Im gonna beat him!:first: LOL.

jimbo600

14th August 2007, 20:50

I don't like my chances.....but optimism is a wonderful tool:yes: After loads of track time, loosing 15 kg, and steeling wee bits n pieces off Drews bike :shutup: of course Im gonna beat him!:first: LOL.

Only thing you're going to beat Drew with is an oiled up keilbasa. Around the hoop too no doubt.

Drew

14th August 2007, 20:59

Only thing you're going to beat Drew with is an oiled up keilbasa. Around the hoop too no doubt.

If she figures out what that is, and then tries to beat me round the hoop with it, I'm givin Kath the pictures from Alexandra ya bastard.

jimbo600

14th August 2007, 21:03

If she figures out what that is, and then tries to beat me round the hoop with it, I'm givin Kath the pictures from Alexandra ya bastard.

Hey bro' we made a pact. Some things folk just don't need to see. Plus they might get her frothy at the bung and then I'll be in trouble.

Drew

14th August 2007, 21:09

Hey bro' we made a pact. Some things folk just don't need to see. Plus they might get her frothy at the bung and then I'll be in trouble.

Dude, everything I think of to retort, is WAY too much for public broadcast, I will conceed this round to you my friend.

jimbo600

14th August 2007, 21:12

Dude, everything I think of to retort, is WAY too much for public broadcast, I will conceed this round to you my friend.

A spirited duel indeed sir. Lets never speak of it again.

limbimtimwim

14th August 2007, 22:25

WHAT!!!!?
You lost me on that one man:shutup:I was being scientific.

Did you know I have a degree in science?

Seriously, no lie. I am a scientist.

cowpoos

14th August 2007, 22:44

So my old SP-1 wasn't making 127HP at the rear wheel then ? Or Jimbo's Gixxer 750 not making 125HP ?

buggered if I know!! my point was in relation to rear wheel dyno figures on proper dynos...of which there is apparently only 2 factory pro's in the country and one other braked dyno...inertiea[*sp]/dynojet ones are hidiously full of shit!!

Factory standard 2006 749R 121hp mr Pooseywoosie:), well, according to the spec sheet. A little more with the Termi's and racekit bla bla bla.

2004 749R (Drewbums bike), 116hp ( I think )

factory crank figures indeed love!!

So how you doin anyway???

Check and Mate!
Thankyou Vicky.
The R model has titanium valves and is completly different from a "stock" 749.. blah blah...

So yeah.. On the Motomart Dyno, our 749r racebike made over 120hp at the rear. Only change we made was the Termi system.

I may know a little about it.:finger:

then why the hell arn't all the top supersport guys using them if thats the horse power they are making?? its more than sams or jays bikes were making!!! or is your dyno incorrect?? most likely!

I believe they were on the Motomart Dyno also...:innocent:

hmmmmmmmm

So at least it's lies are consistent? ;)

:yes:

Carefull there bro, some people still think, that a dynomometer, gives a real HP figure. Ignorance is bliss I suppose.
:yes:

Dont anybody start wanking on about how conservative the dyno they use is, or how it is calibrated, cos the plain and simple truth is....

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ACCURATE DYNO. yes there are accurate ones...I'm sure we had this disscussion one night and for some un-fucking believable reason we agreed???

They are only any good for comparitive testing, and the only thing it will give within acceptable tollerances, is a percentage differential.

:yes:

A spirited duel indeed sir. Lets never speak of it again.

Go one Jimbo...tell us!!! I'll buy ya a 50c mix of lollies??? :sunny:

Sparky Bills

14th August 2007, 23:19

Because they cost three as much as a jap bike...?
And Ducati Australia dont support riders in NZ.

cowpoos

14th August 2007, 23:34

Because they cost three as much as a jap bike...?
And Ducati Australia dont support riders in NZ.
oh...you mean they are winning somewhere else in the world?? besides the ducati 749r cup in telli-tubbie land??

seriously bro...if they had that sort of go....they would be faster....they already have the capacity adavantage....traction advantage over the inline fours!! we all know ducatis handle excelently!! especially ones with factory ohlins all round!!

and I'm not a Ducati hater...not at all...love em...can't afford a compeditive one to race...so don't have one...or a compeditive bike for that matter... :)

Sparky Bills

14th August 2007, 23:38

oh...you mean they are winning somewhere else in the world?? besides the ducati 749r cup in telli-tubbie land??

seriously bro...if they had that sort of go....they would be faster....they already have the capacity adavantage....traction advantage over the inline fours!! we all know ducatis handle excelently!! especially ones with factory ohlins all round!!

and I'm not a Ducati hater...not at all...love em...can't afford a compeditive one to race...so don't have one...or a compeditive bike for that matter... :)

DUCATI HATER!!:shit:
Everywhere else in the world, the classes allow bikes to be modified and have up to 140hp.
Im pissing into the wind here arnt I...?:whocares:

slowpoke

15th August 2007, 01:02

Im pissing into the wind here arnt I...?:whocares:

Yep.....but it's fun to watch

Drew

15th August 2007, 07:46

Yep.....but it's fun to watch+1, it's very enjoyable to watch.

Deano

15th August 2007, 07:53

They are only any good for comparitive testing, and the only thing it will give within acceptable tollerances, is a percentage differential.

The thing I like about the Motomart dyno is that it gives a semi consistent HP figure when compared to the factory claims.

SP-1 - 140HP claimed (I assume at the crank)
MMart dyno - 127HP at the rear wheel

There may be no true corelation, unless the factory are using the same sort of dyno and calibrated equally.....unlikely, but close, perhaps.

Drew

15th August 2007, 08:02

The thing I like about the Motomart dyno is that it gives a semi consistent HP figure when compared to the factory claims.

SP-1 - 140HP claimed (I assume at the crank)
MMart dyno - 127HP at the rear wheel

The figure I was given on loss through the drive system, was fifteen percent, that was quite some time ago now tho, so I'd expect some gains have been made since then.

The claimed power figures from the factory, are worked out mathematically, using very lengthy equations, unfortunately however they work in perfect world scenarios, where air temp and densities are spot on, as are fuel octanes and the like.

Quoting factory figures is not wrong, it's just not really atainable anywhere but the labratory where the engine is developed.

I'm told, that Ducati actually Dyno all there bikes, I cannot find this piece of info on the web anywhere, but even if it is the case, I have once already pointed out the problem with Dynomometers.

merv

15th August 2007, 08:07

To silence the critics all you've got to do is win the races :first:!!!!!

Drew

15th August 2007, 08:47

To silence the critics all you've got to do is win the races :first:!!!!!

True that!!! Now all I need is my bike to be ready.

Masterchop

15th August 2007, 09:47

I'm told, that Ducati actually Dyno all there bikes, I cannot find this piece of info on the web anywhere, but even if it is the case, I have once already pointed out the problem with Dynomometers.

Yup,I think they do,

Up to around 2005 they quoted rear wheel figures but these days crank HP figures to be more comparable with the figures the other factories use.

roogazza

15th August 2007, 09:53

To silence the critics all you've got to do is win the races :first:!!!!!

Its a good thing Wallabies can't swim ! G.

By Wallabies, I mean aust road racers coming over and cleaning up !!!

Deano

15th August 2007, 14:07

The figure I was given on loss through the drive system, was fifteen percent, that was quite some time ago now tho, so I'd expect some gains have been made since then.

My bad - I gave the 'post' PCIIIr HP figure.

Standard was 117HP.

15% of 140 is 21 = 119HP........that's not bad eh ?

Even if the dyno is not accurate when compared to the calculations, it appears like it is, which isn't much help really but............... it looks good.

JayRacer37

15th August 2007, 18:35

What would you call "real" hp figures?

That depends....I rode past your 130bhp 749R on our 2003 100hp (at that point) ZX6-RR...in a straight line...and I have video footage of it....Real, corrected HP??

Str8 Jacket

15th August 2007, 18:38

That depends....I rode past your 130bhp 749R on our 2003 100hp (at that point) ZX6-RR...in a straight line...and I have video footage of it....Real, corrected HP??

Dont be ruining it all with reality mate!

JayRacer37

15th August 2007, 18:46

DUCATI HATER!!:shit:
Everywhere else in the world, the classes allow bikes to be modified and have up to 140hp.
Im pissing into the wind here arnt I...?:whocares:

The Dukes are good, but they Don't have the poke of a Jap four. They are easy to ride, very easy, and very quick round corners. Provided you dont have a Jap fastbike plonked in front of you. With a bit more weight you need to 'moumentum' ride, and be on the throttle at lots of lean, use the extra feel and grip at the exit. This is where they become hard to get the most out of.

They are a great bike to put a qualifying lap on, and damn hard and frustrating to race!
And they really suit they way i ride....I LOVED haveing that 748R for a few rounds, but it was slow enough that it ended in tears....able to lap at leaders pace, and slow enough to get trapped in 15th..:doh:

JayRacer37

15th August 2007, 18:49

Dont be ruining it all with reality mate!

No no no, wouldn't want to be doing that would I?? :)

Sparky Bills

15th August 2007, 19:43

That depends....I rode past your 130bhp 749R on our 2003 100hp (at that point) ZX6-RR...in a straight line...and I have video footage of it....Real, corrected HP??

When and where?
I remember you riding past me while i was on it at taupo...?
When i slowed down to pull off the track...?
I remember you telling me that you nearly ran into the back of me.

Sparky Bills

15th August 2007, 19:45

And they really suit they way i ride....I LOVED haveing that 748R for a few rounds, but it was slow enough that it ended in tears....able to lap at leaders pace, and slow enough to get trapped in 15th..:doh:

Hmmmmm...........

JayRacer37

15th August 2007, 19:48

When and where?
I remember you riding past me while i was on it at taupo...?
When i slowed down to pull off the track...?
I remember you telling me that you nearly ran into the back of me.

Yes, at taupo. I was rockin' up behind you and you sat up.....

whats the Hmmm.... in the next post for????

flame

15th August 2007, 20:14

.I LOVED haveing that 748R for a few rounds, but it was slow enough that it ended in tears....able to lap at leaders pace, and slow enough to get trapped in 15th..:doh:

I recall you telling of much higher placings than a 15th???

skelstar

15th August 2007, 20:19

That hot-air has spilt over from the ProTwins thread I think.

...but it is Winter I suppose.

flame

15th August 2007, 20:28

That hot-air has spilt over from the ProTwins thread I think.

...but it is Winter I suppose.

I want some hot air! Im FREEZING!

......yeah! Im gonna ride pass them inline 4's on my 150hp 749R out of a corner, in the wet, on slicks, sliding my ass, shakin' my bootie! I IS .....LOL

JayRacer37

15th August 2007, 21:26

I recall you telling of much higher placings than a 15th???

Oh yea, at levels, on the tight track, I finished a best of 6th, right behind Sam, Craig, the aussies, and Stroudy.

I qualifed 6th at Ruapuna, the next round, but in the races got stuck round slower riders, who had fast bikes, down in 15th. That was also a tight track. I can only fear what it would have been like at Puke, or paticully Manfeild, with no fast corners to give it an andavntage, but lots of acceleration... :S

Drew

15th August 2007, 21:32

Wank wank wank, live in the now young fella, it happened, it's in the past, move on.

You're on the new inline four, so the power output of the Duke is kinda a mute point to you now...unless of course, it finds its way past ya:second:

The Pastor

15th August 2007, 22:15

sorry to hijack a thread, but im looking at this duke, it has very high km (70 000) - is it worth it (im offering 5.5k as thats what he paid for it).

anyone know how much km it can do? will it be reliable? Its had the rings and head done at 60 000km.

White trash

15th August 2007, 22:33

I don't wanna get into this horsepower "mines got more than yours/ducatis are wicked" type debate, however, my K7 Thousand got dynoed today. After the pipe was fitted.

If a 749 V-Twin (regardless of manufacture) makes one thirty at the tread, what d'ya reckon a new Jappa thousand made?

cowpoos

15th August 2007, 23:06

Sparky Bills

16th August 2007, 11:54

155-170...?

Bet it sounds awsome!

skelstar

16th August 2007, 11:59

I would say that Trashy has a point to prove so I'm going to say 140HP.

Sully60

16th August 2007, 14:14

Drew

16th August 2007, 15:18

Serious answer:
Enough!

It aint never enough power!!!

Remember when the thousands came out? Everybody said they were too grunty for the road. And yet those of us stupid enough to buy them anyway, and could make them boogy, would all say we wanted a bit more in places. At the hill climb I was on quite possibly the quickest bike there, but comin through the flat out section half way up, I was screaming at my bike to get off it's arse.

Anyhoo, rant over, spill it Jimmy, what's the new toy pumpin through the tread?

Possum41

16th August 2007, 16:20

And just when i was enjoying racing you on a 650 you had to jump ships!!!!
I guess i'll have to make use of this weekend racing ya, that is if your still on your SV.
I'm jealous man good on ya both and good luck.

Sully60

16th August 2007, 17:23

It aint never enough power!!!

I knew that would draw a reaction.

Enough for mere mortals, is never enough for immortal Mairs!:yes:

Drew

16th August 2007, 17:50

I knew that would draw a reaction.

Enough for mere mortals, is never enough for immortal Mairs!:yes:

We aint immortal, we just refuse to recognise mortality at all.

Sully60

16th August 2007, 17:58

We aint immortal, we just refuse to recognise mortality at all.

Worked bloody well for you lot so far I must say!
Can you teach me that someday?

k14

16th August 2007, 18:13

I'd say in the vacinity of 175-180hp.

Drew

17th August 2007, 09:30

Worked bloody well for you lot so far I must say!
Can you teach me that someday?

It's simple mate.

Ya know that part of you that thinks, "I should back off here, this is stupid"? Ignore it. Self preservation is just silly, there are other people out there to worry about you, so just dont do it yourself.

Sully60

17th August 2007, 11:21

Drew

17th August 2007, 12:00

We come on, I'm just about peeing my pants with anticipation!

He's at the track employing the new ponys now mate. Ya wont hear from him till sunday at the earliest.

Riff Raff

17th August 2007, 12:32

Yeah and I forgot to ask him in the brief moment we saw each other before my night shifts. Only saw each other long enough for me to admire the new pipe.

Drew

17th August 2007, 16:35

Yeah and I forgot to ask him in the brief moment we saw each other before my night shifts. Only saw each other long enough for me to admire the new pipe.

I'd have thought, that after a couple of years, you'd have become used to his pipe, and stop calling it new:innocent:

Sully60

17th August 2007, 20:04

I'd have thought, that after a couple of years, you'd have become used to his pipe, and stop calling it new:innocent:

Another thought, isn't the fashion to have a big fat pipe with lots of volume?

slowpoke

17th August 2007, 23:06

Yeah and I forgot to ask him in the brief moment we saw each other before my night shifts. Only saw each other long enough for me to admire the new pipe.

Hmmmmm, you said "pipe" singular....so they've gone for a single can a la the k5/6 rather than a dual "sports/tourer" system?

cowpoos

19th August 2007, 15:11

flame

20th September 2007, 15:46

fuc you mf...... righto here I'am first post!!!! didn't want it to be on a mair thread especially as i'm soooooo.... jealous about the now two dukes!!!! haha You shallow gixxer traitor!!! how quickly we shift loyalties when there's a hot woman involved..... and to think i was about to offer you the R1 to kick Flames arse to prove your a real man......

Good on you Guy's, couldn't have happen to a more dedicated couple to the sport.

Aww geesh fanks guys ;)
I'm stoked, my bike is complete and on the way down from Auckland for me to test tomorrow. I havn't seen it finished (apart from pics), and havn't ridden it apart from down a driveway with no brakes or working forks :shit:. So i'm hoping tomorrow we 'click' like we are joined at the hip :ride:

It looks fantastic.....all I want to acheive this weekend is to 'keep it that way'

HUGE enormous thanks to my sponsors for their dedication and passion for racing. And for making one very novice race rider have a chance to grow with a machine beyond my dreams.

See yas at the track :)

skelstar

20th September 2007, 15:49

See yas at the track :)
Can't wait to see you out there fanging it around...awesome.

Goblin

20th September 2007, 15:57

I'm stoked, my bike is complete and on the way down from Auckland for me to test tomorrow.
:)Good shit chickie!!:2thumbsup Really rapt to see!
Go hard and have heaps of fun.:headbang:

Drew

3rd October 2007, 19:12

Drew

3rd October 2007, 19:15

I cant stop lookin at them, here's another couple.

FUCK, I have to wait a whole week and two days before I get to see it in the flesh!

skelstar

3rd October 2007, 19:59

pretty cool D.

Drew

3rd October 2007, 20:06

pretty cool D.

D??? You lazy prick, you can touch type!!! I hunt and jab, and still atleast use your full name.

skelstar

3rd October 2007, 20:11

Don't be a grumpy C.

Drew

3rd October 2007, 20:17

Don't be a grumpy C.

Touche .

limbimtimwim

3rd October 2007, 21:09

Where the fuck is my race bike? I reckon I can beat you on it. Gizza go. You are all talk and no action.
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Fuckin' pisssed I am, sorry about my behavior folks.

Kendog

3rd October 2007, 21:24

OMFG.

:niceone: :cool: :2thumbsup:clap:

That looks hot. Can't wait to take pics of that when I see you on the track.

merv

3rd October 2007, 21:38

Fuckin' pisssed I am, sorry about my behavior folks.

Ya 'lowed to be on ya birthday. How'd it go then mate?

Drew

4th October 2007, 12:43

Where the fuck is my race bike? I reckon I can beat you on it. Gizza go. You are all talk and no action.

You sprung me, never actually ridden a bike, I pay this guy to follow me round, and double for me when there's riding to be done. His name is Jimbo, but he's out of action at the momoent, so I wont be riding till his collar bone heals up:mobile:

Drew

4th October 2007, 13:33

My pics aren't getting nearly enough looks on here, I'm starting another thread!!!

skelstar

4th October 2007, 13:38

Attention whore. Going to have to call you AJ Drew Curious :p

Her_C4

4th October 2007, 13:41

My pics aren't getting nearly enough looks on here, I'm starting another thread!!!

:weep::cry: You reckon?

The bike looks FANtastic Drew - congratulations :drool: - I think the colour scheme will make it go faster too :clap:

Does this mean it will be ready for Taupo on the 13th??

Sad I am not going :bash: will be some damned good racing methinks....

Drew

4th October 2007, 13:43

:weep::cry: You reckon?

The bike looks FANtastic Drew - congratulations :drool: - I think the colour scheme will make it go faster too :clap:

Does this mean it will be ready for Taupo on the 13th??

Sad I am not going :bash: will be some damned good racing methinks....

Cheers heaps Chrissy:2thumbsup

Yep, ready to do the bizzo next weekend, I cant wait!!!

limbimtimwim

4th October 2007, 13:51

You sprung me, never actually ridden a bike, I pay this guy to follow me round, and double for me when there's riding to be done. His name is Jimbo, but he's out of action at the momoent, so I wont be riding till his collar bone heals up:mobile:YOOO HELLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO?! You don't need that Jimbo fella. I'm right here.

Drew

4th October 2007, 13:55

YOOO HELLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO?! You don't need that Jimbo fella. I'm right here.
Yes, but you only just fit my leathers, and it would be too obvious.

Lissa

4th October 2007, 15:04

Awesome bike Drew! :yes: Cant wait to see you race it... no pressure just come first along the way. Guess I better bring my camera to Taupo.

Drew

4th October 2007, 16:41

Attention whore. Going to have to call you AJ Drew Curious :p

That's just uncalled for.:argue:

scracha

5th October 2007, 09:25

Dunno if anyone will read this old thread, so I'll probably post another cos I'm THAT FUGGIN EXCITED!!! MY BIKE IS BUILT:banana::2thumbsup:love::headbang:

The sign writing happens on Monday, so here's some shots of it in just black.

Bah...who are you kidding. That's Flame's bike innit?

Just like Janet and Michael Jackson, We'll never see the two of them together.