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Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 02:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,651
Posted By eccles291
The bike doesn't turn over at all. Doesn't do a...

The bike doesn't turn over at all. Doesn't do a thing when the button is pressed... no humming, rattling, clicking, whirring, graunching, buzzing, ticking... absolutely nowt! It's almost like the...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 01:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,651
Posted By eccles291
Clockwork orange - Dunno about the fuel pump as...

Clockwork orange - Dunno about the fuel pump as I've never actually heard it. Unlike on my 996... I could always hear that priming itself with a little whistling-type noise. I've never heard the...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2005, 01:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,651
Posted By eccles291
My bike\'s broken down! Help please.

Finished work early today... woohoo!! :D Left London at 4:30pm but due to the sodding bike breaking down, I didn't get home til gone 8pm!!! :mad: :mad:

Immediately prior to the breakdown the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 22:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,347
Posted By eccles291
I can't help with the race-rep paint scheme thing...

I can't help with the race-rep paint scheme thing but it might be worth trying e-bike insurance (https://www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk/index.php), to see if they're any better than the ones you've...
Forum: Monsters 09-Apr-2005, 00:41
Replies: 26
Views: 4,861
Posted By eccles291
Could be interested in this. :bouncy: What sort...

Could be interested in this. :bouncy: What sort of price and how low are the miles? :)
Forum: Monsters 19-Mar-2005, 01:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,726
Posted By eccles291
beancounter - Houses and babies aren't cheap!...

beancounter - Houses and babies aren't cheap! :o


Upturn666 - very nice looking bike that. :cool:


jpmercer - I've thought about a Speed Triple before, always liked them. Might have to try and get...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Mar-2005, 20:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
Posted By eccles291
Paul Gower is the bloke that runs it and he's a...

Paul Gower is the bloke that runs it and he's a top man. Not sure why you couldn't get hold of him. :puzzled: He's a member of Visordown.com - goes by the name of fishman if you want to try getting...
Forum: Monsters 16-Mar-2005, 20:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,726
Posted By eccles291
Well, I test rode a Tuono at the weekend and...

Well, I test rode a Tuono at the weekend and didn't really get on with it. Not sure if the suspension was badly set-up but cornering on it was, erm, an experience. It really didn't seem to want to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2005, 14:58
Replies: 10
Views: 3,436
Posted By eccles291
That's good to hear. Advertised at...

That's good to hear.



Advertised at £1700



Duly noted, thanks. :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2005, 00:11
Replies: 10
Views: 3,436
Posted By eccles291
PMSL. Actually, it IS his bike I'm going to look...

PMSL. Actually, it IS his bike I'm going to look at. ;) :D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Mar-2005, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,436
Posted By eccles291
Advice on a track bike?

I'm going to see a couple of track bikes this w'end (a CBR6 FV and a ZX6R G2). Both have been race bikes at one time or another and I just wanted to know if there's anything specific I should look...
Forum: Monsters 10-Mar-2005, 13:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,726
Posted By eccles291
Monster v Tuono?

Following on from the thread I posted about me thinking of getting a Monster here (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15930) - is there anyone on here who's ridden both the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2005, 22:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By eccles291
Another vote for info on guide prices of Duc's...

Another vote for info on guide prices of Duc's here too... looks like my 996 could be up for sale in the near future. :(

So who on here is the Glass' Guide owner? :D
Forum: Monsters 05-Feb-2005, 20:22
Replies: 19
Views: 4,611
Posted By eccles291
Thanks for the replies. :) The main problem...

Thanks for the replies. :)


The main problem I'm having with the 996 is justifying keeping it. It's in such fantastic condition that it's a real shame to risk 'something bad' happening to it. :o ...
Forum: Monsters 05-Feb-2005, 19:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,921
Posted By eccles291
Hideous! :o

Hideous! :o
Forum: Monsters 05-Feb-2005, 12:56
Replies: 19
Views: 4,611
Posted By eccles291
Thinking about getting a Monster

I currrently have a 996s (my dream bike) :bouncy: and as much as I love it to bits I really don't get the opportunity to ride it as much as I'd like. :( It's not the sort of bike to commute into...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Dec-2004, 18:43
Replies: 18
Views: 4,626
Posted By eccles291
Nope, I was posting on the board before I joined...

Nope, I was posting on the board before I joined the DSC proper.


HTH :)

[Edited on 19-12-2004 by eccles291]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2004, 00:32
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By eccles291
Any idea why? :puzzled:

Any idea why? :puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2004, 00:30
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By eccles291
Right, that's settled then. Once I've got some...

Right, that's settled then. Once I've got some money together, I'll get the bike booked in at Cornerspeed and get the dust covers off.

Thanks for the feedback guys. :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Nov-2004, 15:46
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By eccles291
Hmm, I was hoping for a few more feedback...

Hmm,

I was hoping for a few more feedback reports about Bob Hill's :( , hasn't ANYONE else been there? :puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Nov-2004, 22:01
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By eccles291
Thanks for that Keith, duly noted. Anyone else? ...

Thanks for that Keith, duly noted.

Anyone else? :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Nov-2004, 01:17
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By eccles291
Bob Hills - any comments/experience?

My 996s is due it's 6,000 mile service pretty soon and my nearest official dealer is Bob Hill in Hertford but I've no idea how they compare with other dealers. Has anyone got any experience of their...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2004, 12:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,495
Posted By eccles291
Useful suspension set-up guide

Found this on another site and thought it was worth posting up for anyone wanting to have a fiddle! ;) :D

Suspension set-up...
Forum: Shazaams! Posts 21-May-2004, 10:43
Replies: 9
Views: 6,620
Posted By eccles291
How much was it and where did you get it from? ...

How much was it and where did you get it from?

Ta :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-May-2004, 10:43
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By eccles291
How much was it and where did you get it from? ...

How much was it and where did you get it from?

Ta :)
Forum: Shazaams! Posts 20-May-2004, 16:06
Replies: 9
Views: 6,620
Posted By eccles291
Fabric under-leather suits?

Does anyone on here wear one of those fabric 1-piece suits under their leathers? I seem to remember seeing one (it might have been a "moisture wicking" type) that keeps you cool in summer. Any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2004, 16:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,090
Posted By eccles291
Fabric under-leather suits?

Does anyone on here wear one of those fabric 1-piece suits under their leathers? I seem to remember seeing one (it might have been a "moisture wicking" type) that keeps you cool in summer. Any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 10:14
Replies: 35
Views: 9,572
Posted By eccles291
pics?

Did you do those pics antonye? I'd be interested to see them.

Cheers,


Colin :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2004, 18:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,601
Posted By eccles291
Just been to Bob Hill's in Hertford. ...

Just been to Bob Hill's in Hertford. He's offering me £1400 p/x for the T'cat against a '99 T-reg 996 priced at £4995.

It's a 2-owner, FSH showing 17.5k on the clocks. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 21:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,601
Posted By eccles291
Mr B.D. Geordie :D You're right, I...

Mr B.D. Geordie :D

You're right, I DON'T want an RSV but I did want to get an idea of what sort of trade in value I'd get for my bike. The RSV is another bike I've considered in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 10:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,601
Posted By eccles291
Now then Geordie!

The 'Cat is a '96 on an N-reg, 42k on the clocks, 2 previous owners, (I've had it for nearly 6 years now, bought it from Kawasaki Newcastle with 6k on it in June '98). It's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2004, 00:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,601
Posted By eccles291
Buying a 996, any guidance please?

I've been planning to get a 748 for a while but I'm now in a position to get a 996 so I'm gonna do it... finally! :D

I've seen a red '99 T-reg Bip in a local dealer's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2003, 15:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,897
Posted By eccles291
Lee, Sounds like you're in a similair...

Lee,

Sounds like you're in a similair situation to me. (I posted a thread here (http://ducatisportingclub.com/control/boards/viewthread.php?tid=2905)). I love the grey 748s, looks fantastic...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2003, 00:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By eccles291
916 price guide?

A local dealer has a "mint" 916Bip in red, '97 reg, FDSH, 2 owners from new, 2500 miles on the clock - price: £5750. inc Termi's and OE pipes.

Is this steep or not too bad? Dunno what an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 22:46
Replies: 20
Views: 3,359
Posted By eccles291
Ducatimad - thanks for the info, I'll try...

Ducatimad - thanks for the info, I'll try and find out the OFFICIAL version of whether Termi's are included or not and then attempt to get some as part of the deal regardless!

Scaramanga -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 18:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,359
Posted By eccles291
Thanks for the feedback guys, it's been...

Thanks for the feedback guys, it's been really helpful.

Scaramanga - it IS the grey one! :D I just love the colour and those red 5-spoke Marchesini's... Ooh, Suit you Sir!! My riding is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2003, 14:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,359
Posted By eccles291
748s

Hi there,

New to the site so the drinks are on me. :D

I'm looking to get a 748s in the next couple of weeks and wondered if there were any things of note I should look out for? Problems,...
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