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Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Jan-2010, 22:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,939
Posted By Zimbo16
A genuine Ducati blank is only about £6 from a...

A genuine Ducati blank is only about £6 from a main dealer, at least then you get the Ducati logo etc. Any locksmith / key cutter on the high street should be able to copy your existing key onto it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2009, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By Zimbo16
Ah, I was looking at Saturday was I?? Must pay...

Ah, I was looking at Saturday was I?? Must pay more attention . . . .
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2009, 12:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By Zimbo16
Seems a very thin grid, 8 class A bikes and 8...

Seems a very thin grid, 8 class A bikes and 8 class B bikes qualified, even less raced?
Congrats to Harriet for another two race wins, and to Andy Shep for wrapping up the championship.
Any incidents?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2009, 10:24
Replies: 26
Views: 4,721
Posted By Zimbo16
Congratulations Andy, well ridden all year, very...

Congratulations Andy, well ridden all year, very well deserved.
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 09-Sep-2009, 23:11
Replies: 28
Views: 10,442
Posted By Zimbo16
The bike is indeed a rocket ship and pulls like a...

The bike is indeed a rocket ship and pulls like a train, a testament to the high level of build and preparation Chris put in.
I do hate to sell it as it'll be very hard to replace like for like, but...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 08-Sep-2009, 23:56
Replies: 28
Views: 10,442
Posted By Zimbo16
Class B 600SS for sale, race ready

NOW SOLD

As it looks unlikely I'll be back in DD for next year and could use the money elsewhere, my 600SS DD bike is up for sale.
I raced the bike last year and had no mechanical issues at all,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Apr-2009, 00:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,432
Posted By Zimbo16
About four minutes a litre on average, assuming...

About four minutes a litre on average, assuming an average speed of 75mph that's about 22mpg roughly I think!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Apr-2009, 23:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Zimbo16
Confirmed! I've used Red Racing quite a few...

Confirmed! I've used Red Racing quite a few times, always had good service.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2009, 01:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,305
Posted By Zimbo16
I'm afraid you'll not get an interview even then!

I'm afraid you'll not get an interview even then!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2009, 22:37
Replies: 26
Views: 3,286
Posted By Zimbo16
Local, from Maidstone???????? But seriously,...

Local, from Maidstone????????

But seriously, travelling home at night would mean you miss the best part of DD. It's not about the racing really, it's weekends away camping with your mates and the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2009, 19:54
Replies: 26
Views: 3,286
Posted By Zimbo16
Be glad we're not doing Assen then, that was 1000...

Be glad we're not doing Assen then, that was 1000 miles for me just on it's own, plus the ferry of course!
I'm sure we'd all love to be doing Brands too, shame it's not on the calender!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2009, 10:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,656
Posted By Zimbo16
Tsubaki do have solid pins, and they seem to...

Tsubaki do have solid pins, and they seem to rapidly harden too when peening them over! Far harder to do than say a DID link. Worth it in the end though, they're great chains.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jan-2009, 10:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,270
Posted By Zimbo16
I'd buy one :) I like . . . .

I'd buy one :) I like . . . .
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jan-2008, 13:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By Zimbo16
I don't think the monster ones fit as they're...

I don't think the monster ones fit as they're designed round a different swinging arm / frame.
750SS goes straight on, 900SS headers can be made to fit quite easily with a little welding.

It's worth...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Aug-2007, 01:03
Replies: 12
Views: 10,975
Posted By Zimbo16
£11250 less 25% deposit = £8437.50...

£11250 less 25% deposit = £8437.50 financed.
£8437.50 financed over three years at 6.9% = £260.14 / month.

If you financed over 4 years at 6.9% the payments would be £201.66 a month, and the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Dec-2006, 00:55
Replies: 27
Views: 2,992
Posted By Zimbo16
Any good to you...

Any good to you Dom?

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=20967
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Dec-2006, 08:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,143
Posted By Zimbo16
Does this mean you're riding in class A next year...

Does this mean you're riding in class A next year Andy?

(hope so, another place up the grid for me . . . . :) )
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Dec-2006, 22:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,143
Posted By Zimbo16
You keep yours in luxury then, mine's outside...

You keep yours in luxury then, mine's outside under a bike cover till spring! Might fetch her out about march, new belts battery charge and some petrol and I'm ready!!! :) (i hope!)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2006, 16:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By Zimbo16
pm phoenix she may have a spare one going.

pm phoenix she may have a spare one going.
Forum: Monsters 02-Dec-2006, 22:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,319
Posted By Zimbo16
No, not Homebase! You're bound to have a...

No, not Homebase! You're bound to have a hydraulics shop close to you, possibly on an industrial estate, have a look in Yellow Pages. It's a place that makes up hydraulic hoses and supplies...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Dec-2006, 22:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,686
Posted By Zimbo16
Agreed, get your current forks fettled, it'll be...

Agreed, get your current forks fettled, it'll be cheaper and they'll be better. Properly sprung and damped Showas are as good as anything else you can put on that costs unser a grand.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Dec-2006, 22:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,786
Posted By Zimbo16
Ot there's this as an...

Ot there's this as an alternative

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j192/ducatimonsterdog/Monster%20Pics/Picture002.jpg

£99 + vat from Machine...
Forum: Monsters 02-Dec-2006, 21:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,319
Posted By Zimbo16
If not your local hydraulics fitting shop will...

If not your local hydraulics fitting shop will keep them in stock Tonio, not difficult to get hold of at all. They should have them on the shelf for not much money.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Nov-2006, 20:33
Replies: 20
Views: 2,487
Posted By Zimbo16
Not really feasable, but there's nothing to stop...

Not really feasable, but there's nothing to stop the riders alternating meetings, that's how I satrted last year!
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2006, 21:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By Zimbo16
Another vote for a Tsubaki X-ring gold chain and...

Another vote for a Tsubaki X-ring gold chain and renthal sprockets from B&C Express, I've not managed to find a better deal, and believe me I've tried!!!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2006, 17:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By Zimbo16
If it's the rear that's even cheaper, GPR is the...

If it's the rear that's even cheaper, GPR is the place to get them, £44 brand new with pads.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2006, 15:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By Zimbo16
I don't believe you can, Brembo don't supply...

I don't believe you can, Brembo don't supply repair kits. Assuming you've got the 40mm brembo goldline calipers, brand new callipers complete with brembo pads are £118 each, or there's always...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Nov-2006, 21:54
Replies: 25
Views: 6,086
Posted By Zimbo16
If all else fails you should be able to get a new...

If all else fails you should be able to get a new radiator custom built for you, copying the original, for around half that cost or less. Speak to Marchisini perhaps?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Nov-2006, 00:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By Zimbo16
It's not CK's, she just put it up as a cheap...

It's not CK's, she just put it up as a cheap bike. Looks like a road bike, will need cans and rearsets plus bellypan, not too much work to convert really.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Nov-2006, 20:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,936
Posted By Zimbo16
http://www.gprdirect.com/epages/GPRDirect.storefro...

http://www.gprdirect.com/epages/GPRDirect.storefront/4550dda10018befc2717d9c7b80506ad/Catalog/1231

Try there.

I agree, Brembo are top pads for the road. EBC HH are OK, as are Carbon Lorraine...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Nov-2006, 08:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By Zimbo16
I upgraded mine to a Philips Vision Plus xenon...

I upgraded mine to a Philips Vision Plus xenon bulb - again, a big difference, and since it's the same wattage no mods required. Cost about a tenner. Also good for winter as it's dual colour - dip...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2006, 22:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By Zimbo16
I'd be interested to hear any comments too, as I...

I'd be interested to hear any comments too, as I need to replace my M900 clutch soon and was considering an STM replacement!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Oct-2006, 19:26
Replies: 25
Views: 2,890
Posted By Zimbo16
Indeed, Dominic Clegg's high speed crash at Assen...

Indeed, Dominic Clegg's high speed crash at Assen was caused by him riding off the edge of the 120-60 tyre he had fitted.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 19:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,262
Posted By Zimbo16
you might find this spring rate calculator...

you might find this spring rate calculator useful

http://www.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Ducati&yr=93-94&ml=888&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork

simply enter your...
Forum: Monsters 25-Oct-2006, 22:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,292
Posted By Zimbo16
http://www.rg-racing.com//showproducts/Crash_Prote...

http://www.rg-racing.com//showproducts/Crash_Protectors/Ducati_Crash_Protectors/Monster_Crash_Protectors.aspx

I've had a set on the 900 monster and a set on the 600 monster all year, bought directly...
Forum: Monsters 25-Oct-2006, 00:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,292
Posted By Zimbo16
they didn't used to, but they do now!!!

they didn't used to, but they do now!!!
Forum: Monsters 24-Oct-2006, 22:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,292
Posted By Zimbo16
Seconded, R&G are the ones to get. I tried...

Seconded, R&G are the ones to get. I tried some Motrax DHB ones to begin with and they were rubbish, the mushroom shattered and disappeared immediately on contact with tarmac. The R&Gs on my...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Oct-2006, 16:01
Replies: 55
Views: 12,305
Posted By Zimbo16
Gets my vote too. It's got just too childish and...

Gets my vote too. It's got just too childish and at times plain nasty, none of the main posters is prepared to back down or compromise, and several are stirring things up every chance they get. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2006, 23:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By Zimbo16
I believe the pressure switch off a Vauxhall...

I believe the pressure switch off a Vauxhall Aguila (sp?) 1.1 is pretty much identical and a straight swap, costs a couple of pounds from your local car parts place.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 22:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,377
Posted By Zimbo16
I intend to be on the grid irrespective of who's...

I intend to be on the grid irrespective of who's running the show. The rubbish on the forums has little effect on the racing, once you turn up on circuit the show's being run by NE anyway and I've...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 22:23
Replies: 23
Views: 3,689
Posted By Zimbo16
Older bikes have spokes that are narrower at the...

Older bikes have spokes that are narrower at the hub and wider at the rim, later bikes have wheel spokes that get narrower towards the rim. Not sure exactly when they changed though, I suspect about...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2006, 19:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,490
Posted By Zimbo16
Sorry you're selling her Butch, I can confirm...

Sorry you're selling her Butch, I can confirm that this is a fast bike and one of the best on the grid!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2006, 23:14
Replies: 26
Views: 3,632
Posted By Zimbo16
Thanks Terri, always smiling, and thanks for...

Thanks Terri, always smiling, and thanks for looking after my mobile for me when I forgot I had it stuffed into my leathers and only remembered it in the collecting area at Snetterton! (you don't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Oct-2006, 23:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,389
Posted By Zimbo16
Come back next year Paul, it's been a real...

Come back next year Paul, it's been a real pleasure racing with you this year and you'll be missed if you don't!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Oct-2006, 23:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Zimbo16
Don't worry, it's under warranty, isn't it???...

Don't worry, it's under warranty, isn't it??? :)


Nice write up Lucie, I've enjoyed all your reports and it's been a pleasure racing with you this year! Even if you did beat me a few times too many...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Oct-2006, 23:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,215
Posted By Zimbo16
I work on about 2 litres for qualifying and 3...

I work on about 2 litres for qualifying and 3 litres per race on average, so about 8 litres for a day.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 23:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,405
Posted By Zimbo16
If you're at Cadwell and it won't start, people...

If you're at Cadwell and it won't start, people around you will probably get it going for you, so don't worry about it! If it really won't start it's a waste of the entries, but won't cost any more...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 23:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,405
Posted By Zimbo16
If you're going to choose a track to race without...

If you're going to choose a track to race without having been there before, Oulton is probably not the best choice! I found it terrifying the first couple of sessions, all those blind approaches!

I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 22:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,748
Posted By Zimbo16
If you were to bash it, would that qualify as a...

If you were to bash it, would that qualify as a tank slapper?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 22:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,996
Posted By Zimbo16
SS or monster is a personal choice, they handle...

SS or monster is a personal choice, they handle differently, either would do though! See what you can find cheap.
Twin discs are not necessary provided you run decent pads, i recommend Performance...
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