The 996 998 race bike thread - Page 3

996F4S · #41 (**permalink**) 02-22-2009, 06:24 AM

Ben710 · #42 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 04:23 PM

Ben710 · #43 (**permalink**) 03-16-2009, 11:38 PM

Hehehe...

Camel Jockey · #44 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 10:40 PM

Why can't I remember that side exhaust EVER being used? When the heck was that? I'd like to go back to my video's to check er out. Looks kinda cool.

neno · #45 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 12:49 AM

Looks like a SS in the 99X bodywork.

Ben710 · #46 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camel Jockey

Why can't I remember that side exhaust EVER being used? When the heck was that? I'd like to go back to my video's to check er out. Looks kinda cool.

They were testing the DSS at some time, but it didn´t bring the desired results. So they went back to the SSSA.

heavyzee · #47 (**permalink**) 04-02-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neno

Looks like a SS in the 99X bodywork.

yea... except for the big ass radiator in the front.....

Ben710 · #48 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Ben710 · #49 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 08:17 PM

Hodgsons BSB and WSBK bike

drthompson65 · #50 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Someone hand a towel; I need to clean myself.

Ben710 · #51 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 05:39 PM

I hear you screaming for more

Ask and thou shalt receive.

Ben710 · #52 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 06:47 PM

whatever that is supposed to be

couchflyer · #53 (**permalink**) 10-03-2010, 01:57 AM

Must not let thread die...

AMA, Pascal Picotte bike for Austin Bleu Bayou

998R · #54 (**permalink**) 10-08-2010, 03:42 PM

T9, Summit Point, WV

T3, Mosport, Canada

MotoGP Billet Calipers

Hollow, vented, titanium pistons, pinless pads (springs)

Right side engine mag cover, Bucci/STM 48T slipper, 60mm Termi

151.4 rwhp, 82 lb/ft torque, 380 lbs (or less) fully wet. Lots of unobtanium parts, everything done to increase zing, no bling

Ducati 998R - a set on Flickr

Ben710 · #55 (**permalink**) 10-08-2010, 07:32 PM

I say YES to CNC machined fork bottoms and vented titanium pistons!

blade625 · #56 (**permalink**) 10-09-2010, 07:48 PM

damn. those are nice brakes and wheels

Do you race CCS, wera or both?

998R · #57 (**permalink**) 10-10-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blade625

damn. those are nice brakes and wheels

Do you race CCS, wera or both?

Don't race the 998R as many of the parts I'd never be able to replace. Track days are where the bike gets ridden hard and put away wet!

Used to race a ZX-6R in both CCS and WERA and was doing quite well...until the "Big D" forced me to stop.

blade625 · #58 (**permalink**) 10-10-2010, 08:46 PM

Ahh, That explains why I've never seen that sweet bike in the paddock @ Summit

TheDesmoPilot · #59 (**permalink**) 10-10-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 998R

Don't race the 998R as many of the parts I'd never be able to replace. Track days are where the bike gets ridden hard and put away wet!

Used to race a ZX-6R in both CCS and WERA and was doing quite well...until the "Big D" forced me to stop.

Those billet fork bottoms are sweet! Same one I am getting made from Bursi Evolution for my FG43's. Are yours 100mm or 108mm?

998R · #60 (**permalink**) 10-11-2010, 02:11 PM

108mm.

I was very lucky to get the fork bottoms and the calipers at BCM. The calipers are stupid expensive, but Leslie was able to help reduce the cost to OMG expensive and they did a superb job setting everythng up. "O" ring around the right lower fork leg, custom mounting spacers, custom titanium mounting bolts, custom Spiegler black SS brake lines.

The brakes are awesome. Although I always brake with two fingers, I could be going WFO into T1 at Summit Point and brake with one finger without issue.

They did a ton of work on the bike as I was going to "compete" in the Mid-Ohio Concorso. Never again. The bike won nothing, and was beaten in the "Performance" category by a stock 998 Bostrom with some anodized bits. I guess someone didn't like Bruce Meyers or Leslie or BCM or something. I was absolutely astounded at the results. Had to bite my tongue not to say something. Leslie warned me in advance, but I didn't listen because I knew my bike would win. It was the only bike there, btw, that ever was ridden on the track in anger. Most of the others were hanger queens with 45 layers of wax on them. If only I had added some flames to the side panels...