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bobob

06-06-2006, 11:55 PM

... right then, I have sussed out what is wrong with my front disc, its warped like a banana, so much so that it has started to eat into the brake caliper.... I must say I haven't seen them do this before.... anyway, I need new discs and pads, before I go off and buy a new set, has anyone got any here in good condition for sale???????

Need 'em real quick if I am to get to gems this weekend :(

... don't make me beg now... oh go on then :mand:

Pugi

07-06-2006, 12:58 AM

Might as well get new pads from Busters, found them very good and didn't have to pay OTT.

Zimbo

07-06-2006, 06:23 AM

There's often discs for sale on ebay, someone sells brand new ones at £80 - something each, or there's another seller does wavey sets at about £140 a pair and I've heard a fair bit of positive feedback from people who've fitted them, that would probably be my preferred choice. The other option is second hand off ebay, usually a few on there, Aprilia discs fit as well cos they're also 32mm brembo.
Pads - EBC HH are great for road use (Busters) or Performance Friction if you like doing a lot of trackdays!

bobob

07-06-2006, 09:23 AM

What difference are wavey discs compared to the norm? They appear cheaper too... have hused the green pads on the 748 and they were really good :)

bobob

07-06-2006, 03:46 PM

Also...... can anyone tell me how I am to change the discs without a paddock stand or lift???? I suppose I could jack up the engine just enough to get the wheel out????? any tips? (nice ones :) )

Pugi

07-06-2006, 04:12 PM

Also...... can anyone tell me how I am to change the discs without a paddock stand or lift???? I suppose I could jack up the engine just enough to get the wheel out????? any tips? (nice ones :) )

I seriously recommend a paddock stand. There are front kinds that lift by the yokes that are supposed to be very good. I use a rear stand and suspend the front by lifting the bike by the frame.

gary tompkins

07-06-2006, 07:08 PM

Few links to some on ebay here...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-MONSTER-900-FRONT-DISC-91-SHOULD-FIT-ALL-MODEL_W0QQitemZ8046400097QQcategoryZ10448QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-MONSTER-900-FRONT-DISC-91-SHOULD-FIT-ALL-MODEL_W0QQitemZ8046400571QQcategoryZ10448QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Monster-Supersport-Superbike-EBC-front-discs_W0QQitemZ8072061083QQcategoryZ10448QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Aprilia-Brake-Discs-Wavey-916-996-748-Monsters_W0QQitemZ8070994645QQcategoryZ10448QQssPa geNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

For the price the guy is asking for the 'as new' originals, you could have brand new set of waveys ;) Mind you the EBC pro lites could be worth a punt if the price stays low?

gary tompkins

07-06-2006, 07:12 PM

Ooh just spotted another set - not 100% sure if 916 discs drop straight on a monster though?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-748-916-front-brake-discs_W0QQitemZ8072278525QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem

sidrat

07-06-2006, 07:44 PM

the easiest way to get the front off the ground is to put axle stands under the front forks, two of you can lift them on, just put a bit of cloth between them and the bottom of your forks and you are away!, cheap as chips

Zimbo

07-06-2006, 07:58 PM

I'm pretty sure 916 discs will fit a monster!

As for the waveys, they look good, no other real advantage, but they seem to work well and they're a good price!

bobob

07-06-2006, 10:23 PM

GT, the chap with the two discs at 75 each has just emailed me saying I can have the pair for 110 delivered..... they look in good condition and am tempted as need them asap... and for as little as possible.

Zimbo I agree they do look good the waveys... just a tad expensive.. esp after I have just forked out 400 more than I expected on the 900.

Sidrat, pugi... thanks for the good tips :)

bobob

07-06-2006, 10:24 PM

btw thats sjr999r selling the two discs :)

I've pm'd hom to se what he would let me have them for but haven't heard back from him yet :(

bobob

08-06-2006, 10:46 AM

Does anybody know anything about EBC pro lite discs? Are they better than he norm or the waveys?

Pugi

08-06-2006, 11:00 AM

I have the Double H and find them good.
http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/products.asp?id=51

bobob

08-06-2006, 12:04 PM

Do you know anything about the discs pugi? are they any good?

Pugi

08-06-2006, 12:47 PM

Ahh...discs. Read it wrong. Sorry, now idea.

bobob

08-06-2006, 02:39 PM

heh heh... no worries Pugi, I think I will go for them anyway, they are a bit more expensive than the standard ones but seem alot cooler and retail at 300+ new, they have only done 1400 miles and I can have them delivered for 156... seems fair to me.. I think :mand:

bobob

08-06-2006, 09:24 PM

Anyway, I also need some loud cheap pipes, mine a just too darn quiet. They have been chopped but not gutted :(

Anyone with a set of termis or similar gathering dust in the corner they want to sell to me cheep cheep ;)

bobob

11-06-2006, 12:06 AM

bobob

12-06-2006, 11:16 PM

Am in need of a neutral switch if anybody has a working spare lying around? 98 M900. Also still after some termis or similar..... get in touch if you have some for sale :mand:

gary tompkins

13-06-2006, 07:53 AM

Just bought sjr's pro lote discs... anybody know what kinda pads work best with these? And are the cheapies any good? saw these on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aprilia-Ducati-HH-Rated-Brake-Pads-Falco-RSV-Monster_W0QQitemZ8072278831QQcategoryZ78417QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

or these even...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-FRONT-BRAKE-PADS-Monster-620-750-800-900-1000_W0QQitemZ8068087509QQcategoryZ25623QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

what do ya'll reckon? Are the EBC ones which are gonna cost me £40 odd any better then these HH carbon thingys? :mand:

Last question..... termis or sil's? I love the old low termis but everyone seems to be going for high level sil's... why?

I've used EBC's before and they seemed ok - certainly no worse than the OE fit Brembo's anyway, and few on here run Carbone Lorraine pads and rate those too. http://www.bikehps.com/carbonelorraine/carbone_lorraine.html

Other than that stick with the Brembo pads -they may be a tad expensive but at least you know what results to expect. Some aftermarket pad compounds might not be compatible with the Brembo discs, and racing compounds sometimes not good for road use as they can take a lot of warming up before they work well.

As for the Sils question... a lot fit them for the improved ground clearance they give - just look at how many Desmo Due racers run them. They also have very short end cans so tuck in really well, and this works really well with tail chopped bikes. The downside is that it makes them :cens:ing loud!!! -my 105db cans are mental and ear plugs are a must on anything but really short runs. You can get pukka 'e' marked cans though, and add in baffles for race ones to take the edge off it for around £50-60 a set

Oh... and the high levels make throw overs a bit of a non starter luggage wise ;)

I've just swapped to low termis on the solo and the sound difference is amazing. The Termis are a lot quieter at low rpm and have a deeper more mellow sound than the sils, but then they are a much longer can + oval in section so only to be expected TBH.

bobob

13-06-2006, 05:57 PM

Hey GT, thanks for the advice on the zoorts etc etc..... think I might go for the hh ebc's to match the ebc discs..... haven't got the discs yet anyway so no rush.

Like the sound of ****kin loud pipes :) Hopefully i will be buying dukebritishlion's sil's from him if his bike doesnt sell on sunday, I think 200 squid is reasonable for low level sil's in good condition, don't you???????