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Title: The Royal Ducati Post by: Labbedds on September 28, 2009, 08:33:55 PM http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/theroyalfamily/5755071/Prince-William-arrives-at-polo-on-Ducati-motorcycle.html)
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: mostrobelle on September 28, 2009, 08:47:41 PM My cougar-sense just went off the charts.
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: Labbedds on September 28, 2009, 08:48:57 PM buahaha, easy killer....
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: desmoquattro on September 29, 2009, 04:13:13 AM You'd think Neil Hodgson showed up or something ;D
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: ducatiz on September 29, 2009, 04:47:30 AM this is cool
Quote However, the 27-year-old did give a nod to his role as future king by wearing patriotic knee sliders painted like the Cross of St George. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: cyrus buelton on September 29, 2009, 05:58:46 AM surprised he didn't spring for a full exhaust system; it looks stock
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: desmoquattro on September 29, 2009, 06:05:44 AM surprised he didn't spring for a full exhaust system; it looks stock Can't have the Prince breaking UK law now, can we? Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: cyrus buelton on September 29, 2009, 06:10:50 AM Can't have the Prince breaking UK law now, can we? Damn, I couldn't retract that one quick enough. I remembered from talking with co-worker who was just here from the UK (he used to have an RC8 but sold it) that noise on exhaust over there is VERY restrictive. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: ducatiz on September 29, 2009, 06:17:18 AM Damn, I couldn't retract that one quick enough. I remembered from talking with co-worker who was just here from the UK (he used to have an RC8 but sold it) that noise on exhaust over there is VERY restrictive. yeah, UK and Euro noise regs are pretty strong, which is why you'll find plenty of exhausts sold with a removable noise damper so it can be sold as street legal. my Sparks system for the S2R came with them, just a single set screw and they come right out. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: desmoquattro on September 29, 2009, 06:17:19 AM Damn, I couldn't retract that one quick enough. I remembered from talking with co-worker who was just here from the UK (he used to have an RC8 but sold it) that noise on exhaust over there is VERY restrictive. In many other countries, UK included, they're much more restrictive. There are plenty of laws on the books in the states, but they aren't often enforced. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: cyrus buelton on September 29, 2009, 06:22:36 AM my Sparks system for the S2R came with them, just a single set screw and they come right out. My staintune's came with a removable baffle too. damn, the construction on those were top notch. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: Desmostro on September 29, 2009, 10:03:32 AM I just sent that to my father and thanked him for raising me the same way.
Wait, except not in the castle. And I'm like 11tby in line for the throne. Dang. Well ok, just the biking and horses part. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: TCK! on September 29, 2009, 11:15:22 AM It's really funny all that UK/Euro BS... Like the 675.. it has an air intake baffle and an exhaust baffle that are closed until you reach a certain RPM... what RPM is that you might ask, well it just so HAPPENS to be the RPM that they do their noise and horse power testing standards to see if the bike complies with the law. So yeah after 4,000 rpms everything opens up and the bike runs like a raped ape.
The exhaust baffle is there to "help low end torque" which it does but not enough to keep it the second you are able to remove it from the system. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: enzo on September 29, 2009, 02:34:56 PM I could be totally wrong, but I think the old Yamaha EXUP worked on the same principle. Apparently it actually works.
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: ducatiz on September 29, 2009, 04:28:45 PM It's really funny all that UK/Euro BS... Like the 675.. it has an air intake baffle and an exhaust baffle that are closed until you reach a certain RPM... what RPM is that you might ask, well it just so HAPPENS to be the RPM that they do their noise and horse power testing standards to see if the bike complies with the law. So yeah after 4,000 rpms everything opens up and the bike runs like a raped ape. The exhaust baffle is there to "help low end torque" which it does but not enough to keep it the second you are able to remove it from the system. yeah, plenty of bikes have this setup.. i remember reading in Superbike (UK) about a Harley (???) that had the same setup.. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: Desmostro on September 29, 2009, 07:35:44 PM So do the Ducati superbikes.
It's a valve that the computer holds open when one gets the race ECU with the Termi's. They also over gear them so when they test them at 6oMPH in 6th gear, they are quiet...ly lugging the engine at 4000rpms. Way too low. So, everyone gets a 14 tooth front sprocket and Termis. Then it runs right. What a racket. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: duckwrench13 on September 30, 2009, 11:26:48 AM I do like that they included the "A guide to Italian coffee culture" article on the same page. Not like any of us...*cough-cough* DQ... need a guide for Italian coffee culture. [coffee] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: desmoquattro on September 30, 2009, 11:38:19 AM I do like that they included the "A guide to Italian coffee culture" article on the same page. Not like any of us...*cough-cough* DQ... need a guide for Italian coffee culture. [coffee] [laugh] [laugh] I know nothing now, nor have I ever known anything, about culture. Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: Drunken Monkey on September 30, 2009, 11:49:38 AM I know nothing now, nor have I ever known anything, about culture. Bacteria and mold cultures, on the other hand... Title: Re: The Royal Ducati Post by: desmoquattro on September 30, 2009, 12:00:55 PM Bacteria and mold cultures, on the other hand... Oh, that kind of culture. Good: (http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/UNC/UNC155/biohazard_~u24567664.jpg) Bad: (http://blog.mlive.com/entertainmentnow_impact/2009/03/large_FLINT-SYMPHONY-change.jpg) |