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Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 16:58
Replies: 15
Views: 5,234
Posted By Jiminy
FWIW I have plumbed for Tiscali when I can't get...

FWIW I have plumbed for Tiscali when I can't get access to Telewest coz you're not hammered on download limits. I'm sure there are others around nowadays offering unlimited surfing, but at the time...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2006, 20:29
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By Jiminy
Met Falappa at Silverstone last Thursday night -...

Met Falappa at Silverstone last Thursday night - what a legend and a true gent.

Jiminy
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 23:57
Replies: 20
Views: 5,457
Posted By Jiminy
Top banana mate - nice one

Top banana mate - nice one
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-May-2006, 15:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By Jiminy
I've been signed up to this one on the home...

I've been signed up to this one on the home computer - seems a good cause. They had a problem not long after they started the project and had to reset everyones experiment, but it's all hunky dory...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 19:33
Replies: 17
Views: 2,440
Posted By Jiminy
Welcome, 749R eh? Good choice. Enjoy the forums,...

Welcome, 749R eh? Good choice.
Enjoy the forums, lots of good people in the DSC all willing to offer their help and advice when called upon.

And given you're at the bar I'll take a pint of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,836
Posted By Jiminy
I'm told by a friend that the Road Angel is...

I'm told by a friend that the Road Angel is pretty good, and includes the positions of the fixed gatso's as well. Did us proud ona trip down to Nice earlier this year, but that's the only experience...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 21:26
Replies: 37
Views: 5,147
Posted By Jiminy
Welcome, welcome, welcome. Nice mo-sheen you got...

Welcome, welcome, welcome. Nice mo-sheen you got yourself there.
Whilst you're out of the seat and at the bar I'll have a pint o' the black stuff.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 21:14
Replies: 27
Views: 4,211
Posted By Jiminy
Muc Off for loosening the general accumulated...

Muc Off for loosening the general accumulated dirt, followed by rinse down with bucket of warmish water. Paraffin round the rims on a rag to lift up the worst of the grime and anywhere the chain lube...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-May-2006, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,306
Posted By Jiminy
Now 'what were they doing whilst driving' (see...

Now 'what were they doing whilst driving' (see previous forum thread!) ?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 21:31
Replies: 37
Views: 5,609
Posted By Jiminy
Hope I'm not too late to add my welcome - and...

Hope I'm not too late to add my welcome - and sneak in a quick pint before the bar closes ?

Welcome aboard.

Jiminy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 10:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By Jiminy
I\'ve Never Said This Before But I\'m Going to Say it Now .....

.... Plod who run the Bike Safe day in London are a top bunch of bods.

Like a lot of people I had my reservations about spending a day in the company of 6 Police Motorcyclists, (i) because I didn't...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2006, 12:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,804
Posted By Jiminy
I can highly recommend Dave Robinson. He really...

I can highly recommend Dave Robinson. He really knows his Ducatis and has looked after me and my bike(s) over the years. He always seems to have time to fit my 'emergencies' in. And the idle...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 21:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Jiminy
Sounds like a nightmare DC. All I can say is that...

Sounds like a nightmare DC. All I can say is that I'm glad it happened to me within spitting distance of the old homestead rather than in the centre of London. At least I could organise everything...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 16:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,374
Posted By Jiminy
Oooo Me Clutch !!

Oh boy did I have a moment and a half this morning.
Fired up the 749 as normal (6 months old/2k on the clock) to head in to work - a commute of about 30 minutes.
Waited for her to warm up as normal....
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Mar-2006, 00:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Jiminy
Cheers Andy thanks for the help. (BTW - how long...

Cheers Andy thanks for the help.
(BTW - how long did it take you to put it all back together ??)

Jim
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2006, 21:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Jiminy
Andy, I know the stand you mean, so probably...

Andy,

I know the stand you mean, so probably showing my ignorance here, but do you know whether it fits the 749 as it only mentions the 998/748 as models it's designed for? I guess it probably does...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2006, 12:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Jiminy
Richard, Many thanks for your detailed response....

Richard,
Many thanks for your detailed response. Sorry for not replying sooner.

Had some fun and games identifying the fact that I have a grey (04?) double swing arm on the 749 Dark I've got. This...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2006, 21:09
Replies: 24
Views: 2,048
Posted By Jiminy
Bell tolling - ding.....ding.....ding

Bell tolling - ding.....ding.....ding
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Mar-2006, 12:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By Jiminy
For info .... I was up there last Monday and...

For info .... I was up there last Monday and didn't see any advertising/flyers marking any event.

Jim
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Feb-2006, 16:29
Replies: 21
Views: 2,525
Posted By Jiminy
Duc Daz, What machine have you got - model/year...

Duc Daz,

What machine have you got - model/year ? Reason for asking is that I have a 749 Dark about 4 months old and it sounds like it's doing somthing similar. Although my problem occurs after I've...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Feb-2006, 16:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,210
Posted By Jiminy
Advice : Which Paddock Stand ??

Hi folks,

:puzzled:
It's probably been asked many times before (I've checked the forum posts and couldn't find anything specific) but I'd like to get hold of a rear paddock stand for my 2005 749...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jan-2006, 00:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,646
Posted By Jiminy
Mark, I've got '05 749 Dark with about 1400...

Mark,

I've got '05 749 Dark with about 1400 miles on the clock.
Mine seems to stall when the temp is below 68 deg C. I did a run up the M40 from London yesterday morning ('kin cold I can tell...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Dec-2005, 17:58
Replies: 31
Views: 4,493
Posted By Jiminy
Great post David - I had one of those mornings...

Great post David - I had one of those mornings today where I walked in through the front door at work smiling my 'preverbials' off. Used to get it on the Monster 600 I had (nothing wrong with those...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Oct-2005, 09:31
Replies: 32
Views: 8,745
Posted By Jiminy
Welcome - pint of Ram & Special please.

Welcome - pint of Ram & Special please.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2005, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,673
Posted By Jiminy
I'll have a large mojito if you'd be so kind....

I'll have a large mojito if you'd be so kind. Gutted to hear about your 996. great choice on a replacement though. Enjoy the miles.

Jiminy
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Oct-2005, 23:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,250
Posted By Jiminy
Jiminy Bags His 749 Dark

Hi folks. I've only just got in having taken delivery of my noo mosheen today. The attached photo was taken at 3:30 this afternoon and I've already put 200+ miles on the clock ! Hmm ... better get...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2005, 20:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Jiminy
I'll probably enjoy an Indian summer, Australian...

I'll probably enjoy an Indian summer, Australian summer, a Kiwi summer and come back for spring if I have my way. :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2005, 17:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Jiminy
Will do Keefy - just do't think I'll be stopping...

Will do Keefy - just do't think I'll be stopping long enough over the next week to take them. I could get someone else to take them.

'Smile please. Oh you already are .... '
:)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2005, 17:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By Jiminy
I\'m So Excited .... And I Just Can\'t Hide It .....

:sing::sing::sing:

After all the fun and games over the past few weeks (re losing out on a bike when Ducati London Central went bust) tomorrow sees me fulfill my dream ...... I pick up my new 749...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Oct-2005, 22:06
Replies: 30
Views: 4,009
Posted By Jiminy
I'll happily share a drink with you Mart. From...

I'll happily share a drink with you Mart.
From one nearly newbie to another : Slainte Mhath.

Take it easy.

Jiminy
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Oct-2005, 21:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,877
Posted By Jiminy
Must be owned by Mr Soft (of the soft mints fame)

Must be owned by Mr Soft (of the soft mints fame)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Oct-2005, 21:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,998
Posted By Jiminy
Tantrum992 - I got 40 pairs off e-bay for less...

Tantrum992 - I got 40 pairs off e-bay for less than a fiver. There seems to be plenty of them up for sale. You can choose from 40 pairs all the same or 10 pairs of 4 different kinds - gives you the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Oct-2005, 12:44
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
The DLC showroom in Gunter Grove, Fulham had been...

The DLC showroom in Gunter Grove, Fulham had been completely stripped as of Friday night. The only thing left was a shop dummy, and even that had been stripped of it's Ducati clothing !!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 23:46
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
To the blokes from DLS workshop (DLS/DLC) - this...

To the blokes from DLS workshop (DLS/DLC) - this might sound trite, but I promise it's not.... my difficulties are with the Company you worked for however my sympathies are with you guys having been...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 21:55
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
wot a top bunch you lot are ... (never doubted it...

wot a top bunch you lot are ... (never doubted it really !!) - nice one folks - thanks once again for the calming words of wisdom. Glad to be amongst cool dudes (and dudesses).

I will rest now and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 19:41
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
Actually Martin you may be able to help ..... DLC...

Actually Martin you may be able to help ..... DLC were soucing the 749 Dark from another Ducati dealer somewhere in the UK. Any way I could find out where it was being sourced from ??

Ta muchly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 19:35
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
Dseered & Martin - thanks for your kind words...

Dseered & Martin - thanks for your kind words of wisdom, and the welcome - it's good to know you have virtual friends out there. Just a little anxious as you can see. I will watch and wait for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 18:25
Replies: 65
Views: 12,738
Posted By Jiminy
:puzzled: Anyone got anymore info on this one ?...

:puzzled:

Anyone got anymore info on this one ? Having left a deposit for a 749 with them last weekend I am obviously fairly anxious to know anymore news.

Jiminy

ps - And before anyone asks .......
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