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Fitting braided brake lines
By James Whitham on 20/11/2010 12:03:22
Boost your braking power with Whitham's guide to fitting braided brake lines
If you’re into hard riding or track days then it’s highly likely that you and your bike would benefit from a decent set of braided brake lines. Admittedly, modern brake lines have improved, but if you’re after a proper racer feel at the lever and brakes that take longer to fade, ...
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Electronically speaking: Ducati 1199 Panigale
By Ben Cope on 15/02/2012 13:16:18
A breakdown of the most advanced electronics on any production Ducati
Riding Modes (DRM), ABS, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), Engine Brake Control (EBC) and full Ride-by-Wire (RbW).DDA+ Ducati's Data Analyser comes as standard on the Panigale S Tricolore but is a
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First Ride: Ducati 1199 Panigale S review
By Ben Cope on 11/02/2012 13:49:36
Take a successful formula that's worked for over two decades then throw it in the bin and start again, from scratch. Welcome to the Italian way of thinking.
smoother the the last. Then there's DQS, which is Ducati's Quick Shift, it helps you feel in gears with such speed you wonder whether it's actually cheating. Then there's EBC, which is Ducati's Engine Brake Control, designed to help keep the rear wheel
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Bonhams to auction Rossi-inspired Yamaha R1
By Visordown News on 27/07/2010 17:36:11
Proceeds of unique motorcycle sale to Riders for Health
, Akrapovic provided exhaust, EBC did brakes, and the list goes on – Vortex, Goodridge, Dynojet, etc. Just with improvements the bike’s value is nearly $30,000, and that’s without the significance of the project and Rossi’s involvement. The bike, personally
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Technically speaking: Ducati's 1199 Panigale
By Ben Cope on 13/02/2012 15:45:48
A look at the technology behind Ducati's ground-breaking new superbike
Phone screen. It features everything you'd expect: speed, revs, gear position, coolant temp, ODO and also what riding mode you're in, traction setting, and whether EBC, DQS and ABS are set. When you switch to Race mode the speed, which is usually the main focus
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Used Review: Kawasaki ZRX11 & 1200
By Bertie Simmonds on 09/04/2008 21:55:47
The menacingly handsome, retro-cool and capable ZRX series has been with us for a decade now, so how does it fare as a used buy? Bertie Simmonds finds out.
and benefit from decent braided hoses and softer pads. Carbone Lorraine, EBC HH and Bendix pads perform well. 6. Finish In the main, ZRXs are very well finished when it comes to paint and general chassis parts, but there are some exceptions. Owner Mick Farmer
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D.I.Y - How to change your clutch plates and springs
By Daryll Young on 23/07/2008 14:28:59
Slipping clutch? Fitting new plates and springs might sound like a right old to-do, but actually it's dead easy. So do it yourself. Here's how
: new clutch plates, springs and a clutch cover gasket or O-ring. Ideally you'll be changing the oil and filter at the same time, although it isn't strictly necessary. EBC have a huge range of clutch kits to fit most bikes. Have a look at www
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Living with a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-12R
By Mark Shippey on 26/05/2002 13:45:45
Too tall Mark goes for equally leggy ZX-12R. Match made in heaven?
, this bike is one thirsty mutha. Not surprising really with that huge throbbing lump unleashing explosive power between your legs at the slightest twist of the wrist.EBC front pads have been a welcome addition as stopping 200-plus Kilos with biscuit wafers
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Living with a 2002 Honda Silverwing
By Daryll Young on 12/07/2002 12:32:18
Daryll discovers that he didn't quite get the short straw with the Silverwing
lot going into turns which helps to stop the Wing from bucking around too much. EBC supplied me with a set of their Kevlar pads for the rear and while we were at it we changed the fronts at the same time. And apart from Avonvale also giving the Wing a
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Living with a 2001 Honda CBR929RR Fireblade
By Bertie Simmonds on 26/04/2002 10:59:44
Former TWO magazine editor, Bertie Simmonds, talks about his experience of owning a Honda CBR929RR Fireblade
powerful. I've replaced them with EBC Double H pads, which feel at least the equal of the OE pads, but are cheaper. Reading last month's letters page, people have complained I've not changed much on the CBR. To be honest, how do you improve
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