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Yea the Akra's are usually a nice deep sound, and I think Race Cans like that have to be under ummm 107db I think? racers correct me if im wrong lol.
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Race noise limit is 105db stationary at roughly half revs give or take depending on cylinder config.
It's quite hard to get over that limit, essentially you'd need to have a short pipe with almost no exhaust packing to fail.
Flyby noise is another matter though!
It's quite hard to get over that limit, essentially you'd need to have a short pipe with almost no exhaust packing to fail.
Flyby noise is another matter though!
Soldato
My bike doesnt have a loud sound other than what I can hear. definitely has a beast of an induction grumble, My next bike (either a zx10r/ Millie or R1) will be loud as hell. yes I want to be a noisy wee git. the kind where people look when you pull into the petrol station LOL
Soldato
You want a V-Twin then
Hence why I want the RSV1000R love the sound from them. Love the look of the twin can ones too.
Soldato
yeh, that was one of the main reasons I bought the Duke, the sound it makes with the full Termi system is imense 
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yeh, that was one of the main reasons I bought the Duke, the sound it makes with the full Termi system is imense
Should have got an aprilia then. Beautiful sound and wont fall apart
(Whistle) Joking
Soldato
Should have got an aprilia then. Beautiful sound and wont fall apart
Joking
I must admit, even though its a later model, made after the switched their manufacturing, and hence supposedly now just as reliable as the jap bikes. I still find myself looking over my shoulder to see if bits have fallen off, or expect it to break down (which it hasnt yet!) every 100 miles.
anyway, all that is part of the 'charecter' of owning a Ducati. well thats what I keep telling myself anyway
Soldato
LOL. Only actualy know one person thats had problems with their DOOK. mates 748 has a few problems now and then but nothing major
Soldato
Just out of interest and thought of doing it.
WHat method is used to paint brake calipers?
Wouldnt mind getting mines done so there back to a nice dark gold
WHat method is used to paint brake calipers?
Wouldnt mind getting mines done so there back to a nice dark gold
Soldato
powdercoat?
Soldato
I think you can powerdcoat but only the outside obv, Most people just get the outside sand blasted then paint with specialist caliper paint.
Soldato
cool cheers.
Just something im considering as i would need to strip them back and start messing about with bleeding them again.
Just something im considering as i would need to strip them back and start messing about with bleeding them again.
Soldato
yep, if you powdercoat them they will have to be totally stripped down. Pistons, seals the works. And once you pop the seals out your not supposed to re use them, and seal kits as quite expensive considering what they actaully are.
In the past I have just removed the caliper, covered them in Nitromorse to get rid of the paint. Give them a damn good clean then respray using a paint capable of withstanding high temps. A quick trip to halford and you will find there are loads just for this job.
In the past I have just removed the caliper, covered them in Nitromorse to get rid of the paint. Give them a damn good clean then respray using a paint capable of withstanding high temps. A quick trip to halford and you will find there are loads just for this job.
I remember when I was rebuilding the calipers on the ZXR750 the seals and pistons came to £120 per caliper and a new caliper was £135 including new pads. In the end I just bought 2 new calipers!
Soldato
Hmm. I realy cannot be bothered rebuilding them.maby just take them off when I put new pads on and clean the hell out of them and respray them.
My wheels have been gone a week cant get them until next week as the chaps at the BSB this week end. BUT he is going to put the bearings in for me for free. BRAW
My wheels have been gone a week cant get them until next week as the chaps at the BSB this week end. BUT he is going to put the bearings in for me for free. BRAW
Soldato
iv re-used pressure seals no problem, dust seals are the ones that get fudged from dust, salt and water
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Did my first long ride-out with the Shires crew on Sunday.
200 mile round trip from Derby to Skegvegas
Needless to say, I was wrecked when I got in
200 mile round trip from Derby to Skegvegas
Needless to say, I was wrecked when I got in
Soldato
Oh I need to find out about ride outs in my area as none of my friends are bikers. How do you find out about these things?
Local bike shops perhaps ?
Local bike shops perhaps ?
Soldato
Have a google for forums in your area.
or join something like the performance bikes one. bound to be people in your area.
I would be surprised if there none
or join something like the performance bikes one. bound to be people in your area.
I would be surprised if there none
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