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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Feb-2016, 23:25
Replies: 3
Views: 8,506
Posted By milesaway
i was looking at those red days the other day-...

i was looking at those red days the other day- look like could be good fun- i been doing a few trials over winter- good cheap fun at £15 a time- thinking of going for play around day on enduro track...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2016, 23:02
Replies: 3
Views: 8,506
Posted By milesaway
the tough one

went to see this last weekemd- awesome day out- all the better for my mate coming 3rd in experts- just glad i wasn't riding in it!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GutoYAJv3A
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 09-Jan-2016, 17:10
Replies: 21
Views: 11,760
Posted By milesaway
good stuff- and got some dunlop stickers on bike...

good stuff- and got some dunlop stickers on bike already

- will I be able to get my last few quids worth out of the old tyres at start of season and can we have some nice dunlop wooly hats?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Nov-2015, 10:48
Replies: 23
Views: 19,335
Posted By milesaway
totally agree- my patience with generators as...

totally agree- my patience with generators as good as it is with traffic wardens
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Nov-2015, 00:31
Replies: 23
Views: 19,335
Posted By milesaway
a true race tyre would need warmers i beleive and...

a true race tyre would need warmers i beleive and not warm as quickly without them as what we have had
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2015, 18:46
Replies: 23
Views: 19,335
Posted By milesaway
If the wets used are control as well then we...

If the wets used are control as well then we maintain all being on same tyres which seems to make sense to me
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2015, 21:34
Replies: 12
Views: 14,813
Posted By milesaway
maybe then people who don't do face f*ck won't be...

maybe then people who don't do face f*ck won't be right out of the loop! not that there was a lot wrong with it before the face f^cking got going
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2015, 10:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,401
Posted By milesaway
thanks!

thanks!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jun-2015, 23:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,401
Posted By milesaway
gearing for mallory

which circuit is most similar to mallory as a starting point for gearing- any sugestions??
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2015, 22:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,871
Posted By milesaway
chilled 1 or 2 or 3 - it is £99 and 103db- bit...

chilled 1 or 2 or 3
- it is £99 and 103db- bit worried about that- wasn't sure what to book so did intermediate

see u there
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jun-2015, 10:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,871
Posted By milesaway
i'm going to go down thu eve and will probably...

i'm going to go down thu eve and will probably just stay and sit out sat and relax as don't fancy lots pointless driving back and fore- sounds like it's ok for space to park up there
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2015, 09:16
Replies: 12
Views: 3,871
Posted By milesaway
fri at mallory

Anyone going to do no limits track day on fri 3rd at mallory? I've booked onto inters (103Db)...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 14-Jun-2015, 19:34
Replies: 2
Views: 2,578
Posted By milesaway
do we have another membership to sort in time for...

do we have another membership to sort in time for this or would we be guests/do forms on day?:confused:
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 14-Jun-2015, 18:16
Replies: 19
Views: 4,760
Posted By milesaway
That is slightly closer in percentage terms but...

That is slightly closer in percentage terms but of a much smaller starting number
∴ further from the original amount of intended and optimal number of points races
= less reason to all do all...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Jun-2015, 12:18
Replies: 19
Views: 4,760
Posted By milesaway
diluting the mixture

It looks to me that bearing in mind that too many rounds and dropped/missed rounds is probably a big factor in the demise of hottrax and the reduced entry numbers on dd and other grids- if we want...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 12-Jun-2015, 21:44
Replies: 11
Views: 5,500
Posted By milesaway
nice job- free practice before qualifying sounds...

nice job- free practice before qualifying sounds good too:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2015, 22:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,705
Posted By milesaway
hope to get to post on way to work tomorrow- all...

hope to get to post on way to work tomorrow- all ready to go!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jun-2015, 00:47
Replies: 0
Views: 2,009
Posted By milesaway
muppet goes to rabbit world

nasty muppet, poor bunny
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jun-2015, 00:39
Replies: 20
Views: 6,506
Posted By milesaway
front brake, battery, silencer, abdominal surgery

front brake, battery, silencer, abdominal surgery
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jun-2015, 21:10
Replies: 20
Views: 6,506
Posted By milesaway
what are you entering at castle combe kev?

what are you entering at castle combe kev?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jun-2015, 21:07
Replies: 20
Views: 6,506
Posted By milesaway
mine was 157kg with just over 2L fuel so i got...

mine was 157kg with just over 2L fuel so i got rid of battery in favour of a lego one so should be about 155.5kg now-

- if i get a good dump before race that makes bike and rider combined about...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 05-Jun-2015, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,972
Posted By milesaway
nice job

nice one kev- and as a bonus I only need to cross the border once now
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 03-Jun-2015, 10:30
Replies: 17
Views: 4,363
Posted By milesaway
I suspect none of us were aware of many other...

I suspect none of us were aware of many other options having little to no knowledge of what goes on outside our happy fluffy little dd world- once it got thrown up it had to seem like a good idea...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 02-Jun-2015, 09:35
Replies: 17
Views: 4,363
Posted By milesaway
Thumbs up hats off to kev

Nice one kev- you're doing a great job- we all know nobody is better placed to sort this than you- we're all keen to know when we'll get racing again but if we play it right it could all be a change...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 30-May-2015, 11:08
Replies: 6
Views: 3,246
Posted By milesaway
no limits?

what are our chances of slotting our grid into no limits schedule- they look very straightforward with a realistic 8round calendar a non flashy website and a broad set of classes- 5 rounds left and...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 29-May-2015, 14:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,246
Posted By milesaway
Looks like we now know that hottrax have been...

Looks like we now know that hottrax have been completely shut down so good luck with any options you can find-
I'm sure we're all with you in whatever can be done for now and next year and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-May-2015, 10:29
Replies: 42
Views: 15,789
Posted By milesaway
I wouldn't beat yourself up over that- if you did...

I wouldn't beat yourself up over that- if you did the comp test right and there was nearly no compression you know what the dyno would say without having to run it!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-May-2015, 23:03
Replies: 42
Views: 15,789
Posted By milesaway
the tolerance/ service limit given always seemed...

the tolerance/ service limit given always seemed so wildly out to me seems better to keep them closer than that- 0.05 and 0.2 seem a world apart??
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2015, 23:05
Replies: 42
Views: 15,789
Posted By milesaway
go with left column cold- forget the right-...

go with left column cold- forget the right- easiest way to adjust them is with head off then you can lap them in with grinding paste before you set them- also you can spin cam with opening rockers...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2015, 10:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,140
Posted By milesaway
late booking surcharge

noticed 1 thing you didn't mention- hottrax also charge late booking fee (about £30 i think) for entries after 13 mar for brands
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Mar-2015, 11:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,346
Posted By milesaway
might see if can fit a mx wrap around job on...

might see if can fit a mx wrap around job on there in hope it would save my expensive new cylinder and lever
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2015, 13:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,346
Posted By milesaway
there may be few more bits lockwired now-...

there may be few more bits lockwired now- neutral/ oil sensors?

I want to check for definite do we have to have the brake lever cover thingy now or not???
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2015, 22:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,242
Posted By milesaway
cool- is kev riding or working- i think i'll go...

cool- is kev riding or working- i think i'll go if weather what they say it will be at the moment- localish for me and cheapest chance i'll get to test my brake and get into being back on tarmac
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Feb-2015, 22:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,242
Posted By milesaway
Question oulton next weds

anyone from dd paddock thinking of doing oulton next weds
(25th feb)
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 01-Jan-2015, 13:03
Replies: 49
Views: 16,108
Posted By milesaway
Thumbs up well done kev

there we are it's written and stickied- job done and end of debate- leaves us all a few options to choose what we do whether that's tactical or fitting in what we have the time + money to do-

Roll...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 30-Dec-2014, 21:29
Replies: 49
Views: 16,108
Posted By milesaway
most of the ideas coming up seem sensible enough...

most of the ideas coming up seem sensible enough to me-

if we went along with 26 race results counting to the total from any of the 11 meetings
had a fixed number of dropped dnf's allowed (the...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 29-Dec-2014, 20:52
Replies: 49
Views: 16,108
Posted By milesaway
my brain hurts now

my brain hurts now
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Dec-2014, 09:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,409
Posted By milesaway
got a brembo- there was only 5 or 10 quid in it...

got a brembo- there was only 5 or 10 quid in it in the end
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 24-Dec-2014, 19:21
Replies: 49
Views: 16,108
Posted By milesaway
my 2pence worth of thoughts are: unlimeted dnf's...

my 2pence worth of thoughts are:
unlimeted dnf's doesnt reward consistent riding and finishes
too few allowed dnf's can penalise bad luck

once it's decided how many race results make up the points...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Dec-2014, 18:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,409
Posted By milesaway
christmas shopping not so bad after all

got my brother a copy of big issue and some pickled onions this morning and wrapped them in 10 layers of parcel tape- got myself a radial master cylinder- the joy is all in the giving!

I even told...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Dec-2014, 21:15
Replies: 1
Views: 2,206
Posted By milesaway
mainainance schedules

handy tip on when to change your sprockets-

when they look like this (unless you want a budget slipper clutch)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Nov-2014, 22:18
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
Smile only a week away now!

final spec-

hire bikes- scott/ mykie/ andy/ matt/ alan/ vespa

bunk house- scott/ mykie/ andy/ vespa/ nico

own bikes- me/ nicki/ haydon/ jim/ jim's dad/ alan's mate/ nico

ALL ON HIRE BIKES BRING...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2014, 21:03
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
you got b&b included with the bike like last...

you got b&b included with the bike like last time unless you are using chris' bike
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2014, 22:26
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
confirmed so far- on hire bikes- andy b, scott,...

confirmed so far-

on hire bikes- andy b, scott, matt, mykie, alan ball, vespa

on own bikes- haydon, nicki, me, jim, jim's dad, alan's mate, nico (vespa's mate)



if you're not on here yet, want to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Oct-2014, 23:19
Replies: 7
Views: 4,751
Posted By milesaway
please don't!!!

please don't!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Sep-2014, 19:24
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
if i make it to croft then can sort out there- if...

if i make it to croft then can sort out there- if not we'll sort something via paypay
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2014, 21:38
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
booked for fri 21 nov

have talked to steve- the date is booked now for FRI 21 NOV- will probably want get some small deposits from all to give him

All on hire bikes have b&b included in riders flat- anyone else who wants...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2014, 20:35
Replies: 7
Views: 4,751
Posted By milesaway
womens cycling

is this womens cycling fashion going to take off? maybe it doesn't need to
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2014, 00:51
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
fri 21 nov

for same reasons as last time it seems to be slipping away into future a bit- 1 day earlier than last time- this seems to be first date all can do that is available- i hope we are as lucky with...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Sep-2014, 16:28
Replies: 25
Views: 12,427
Posted By milesaway
29 oct???

How does mon 29 Oct sound to anyone???

talked to steve yesterday- he can do up to 10 people in a group and despite everything last year will have us back
prices still the same
weekdays easiest on...
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