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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2009, 10:25
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Posted By david.hicks
Hi Tim - you have PM

Hi Tim - you have PM
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2009, 00:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By david.hicks
Help! Nose Cone needed for DD Monster

Managed to do a proper job on my bike at Gerrards yesterday.

Rich @ Louigi Moto has helped me get the bike fixed-up but I still need to get a nose cone for next weekend?

Any suggestions where to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2006, 12:42
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
Just went out to the garage to take the battery...

Just went out to the garage to take the battery off. The Optimate was showing that the battery was holding a weak charge so I thought it wouldn't hurt to give it one last try.

Bu**er me if the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2006, 10:44
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
I've been in touch with the people I bought the...

I've been in touch with the people I bought the battery from and it has got to go back to them for a possible warranty claim.
In the meantime is there anyone in the Taunton area with a 996 who would...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2006, 21:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
No, the battery connections were getting red hot...

No, the battery connections were getting red hot when I started it normally - this was before the battery ran out of power and I tried jump starting it!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2006, 21:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
Two days later and the optimate lights are...

Two days later and the optimate lights are indicating that the battery is currently holding a weak charge.

Does anyone have any idea what would have caused the battery terminal connections to get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2006, 18:48
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
Any test I can do to confirm that?

Any test I can do to confirm that?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Nov-2006, 17:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,635
Posted By david.hicks
Help! My bike's dead!

I got kitted-up bright and early this morning to leave for Riders at 9am but in the end I couldn't leave home because of an electrical problem with the bike.

It is due to go in for its annual...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2006, 22:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By david.hicks
Oooh - look at you.

Oooh - look at you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2006, 10:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By david.hicks
Ta very much!

Ta very much!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2006, 10:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By david.hicks
Just like the suspension ... I just wondered if...

Just like the suspension ... I just wondered if there was a factory standard setting (e.g. half-way).

Oh, and don't call me Shirley ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2006, 22:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By david.hicks
996 Headlights

Pants aren't they?

Does anyone have any advice on how to improve them?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2006, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,703
Posted By david.hicks
996 Ohlins Steering Damper

Does anyone know what the factory standard setting is?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2006, 18:20
Replies: 22
Views: 3,367
Posted By david.hicks
When I bought my 996SPS it handled like a...

When I bought my 996SPS it handled like a complete pig. The whole thing felt very vague, the back would wallow through corners if there were any bumps at all, and the front would tuck-in on slow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Sep-2006, 21:14
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
That's odd - the Ducati Owner's Manual says...

That's odd - the Ducati Owner's Manual says 123bhp at the crank as well
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2006, 10:46
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
Just seen a Haynes book 'Ducati 916' by Ian...

Just seen a Haynes book 'Ducati 916' by Ian Falloon's which lists the specs for all models and says that both the 1999 and 2000 996SPS models made 123bhp at the crank???
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 14:53
Replies: 133
Views: 31,242
Posted By david.hicks
C'mon man, get off the bl**dy fence :lol:

C'mon man, get off the bl**dy fence :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 00:32
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
Not disheartened - it still feels bl**dy fast to...

Not disheartened - it still feels bl**dy fast to me !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 23:50
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
Ohhh - looks like mine might be DOWN on power...

Ohhh - looks like mine might be DOWN on power then :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 22:40
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
Good to see you too Age and thanks for giving me...

Good to see you too Age and thanks for giving me a tour of the Phase One (http://www.phaseone.co.uk/bike.html)bikes - they really are something.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 20:57
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
It is just a standard '99 996SPS with the termis...

It is just a standard '99 996SPS with the termis on and a pipercross air filter. I'm sure the max figures are probably a tad optimistic - I think max bhp is meant to be 123 or 124 bhp according to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Aug-2006, 17:31
Replies: 16
Views: 4,144
Posted By david.hicks
Talking Got my bike Dyno'd today ...

... at the V&J Bridgwater open day

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/album_pic.php?pic_id=1084

The blue and green curves are in 5th gear, the red curve is top gear. Shame it doesn't show RPM though.

Max...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2006, 15:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,868
Posted By david.hicks
So which one burn better? Red-uns or yellow-uns?

So which one burn better? Red-uns or yellow-uns?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-Jun-2006, 13:28
Replies: 13
Views: 12,857
Posted By david.hicks
Ducati Insurance have quoted me £768 with £500...

Ducati Insurance have quoted me £768 with £500 excess. I think I'll stay where I am!
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Jun-2006, 19:45
Replies: 13
Views: 12,857
Posted By david.hicks
I don't beleive it - the board censored out sh*t...

I don't beleive it - the board censored out sh*t - what a prude!
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Jun-2006, 19:44
Replies: 13
Views: 12,857
Posted By david.hicks
OK, lets see what they come-up with for me - a...

OK, lets see what they come-up with for me - a somewhat different proposition ....

Yr 2000 996 SPS
Full license for 14 years
Zero NCB
A **** load of claims
A **** load of points

£643.79 FC with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2006, 13:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,775
Posted By david.hicks
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D http://www.ducatisportingclub....

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=33416

[Edited on 20-5-2006 by david.hicks]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2006, 11:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,775
Posted By david.hicks
What polish?

What polish should I use on my Ducati :puzzled:

and does anyone know what polish Terry Wogan uses on his :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 22:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,225
Posted By david.hicks
Have to agree with you there Bradders. I rode...

Have to agree with you there Bradders. I rode both '99 and '00 SPS with Showa and Ohlins front respectively and went for the '99 model.

Why?

Couldn't tell the difference between the front ends on ...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 17:20
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By david.hicks
Oi, that's my pint! :D

Oi, that's my pint! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2006, 12:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,062
Posted By david.hicks
Saggy Jo Brand ... hmmmm ... nice ;) ... I...

Saggy Jo Brand ... hmmmm ... nice

;)

... I wonder if I could squeeze her into the sidecar (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/hicksd1/Other%20bikes/996sidecar.jpg)?

:o
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 22:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,415
Posted By david.hicks
Keep 'em :)

Keep 'em :)
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 20:19
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By david.hicks
Just noticed that you are down my end of the...

Just noticed that you are down my end of the country - look out for SW ride-outs posted here.

Oh, I'm ready for another Stella if you are still at the bar :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 18:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,062
Posted By david.hicks
What doe you mean 'Yuk':o That sidecar is 100%...

What doe you mean 'Yuk':o

That sidecar is 100% carbon fibre I'll have you know ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 18:55
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By david.hicks
Welcome ... pint of Stella please

Welcome ... pint of Stella please
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 11:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,062
Posted By david.hicks
You know, on reflection I think you are right. I...

You know, on reflection I think you are right. I think I'm gonna do this (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/hicksd1/Other%20bikes/996sidecar.jpg) instead :lol:

[Edited on 15-5-2006 by...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 09:37
Replies: 27
Views: 4,084
Posted By david.hicks
Same reason I don't drink it - have you seen what...

Same reason I don't drink it - have you seen what fish do in it? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2006, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,062
Posted By david.hicks
'coz the Mrs finds it a bit bloody uncomfortable...

'coz the Mrs finds it a bit bloody uncomfortable as it is (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f93/hicksd1/04_14_sb.jpg) :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2006, 21:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,062
Posted By david.hicks
SPS Mono to Biposto conversion

I assume I will need to change to a Biposto subframe. Will it just bolt straight on?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By david.hicks
:barfy:

:barfy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2006, 09:12
Replies: 42
Views: 5,608
Posted By david.hicks
This is the first year that I've had the bike,...

This is the first year that I've had the bike, but at the moment I generally reckon on 90 miles.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-May-2006, 18:09
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By david.hicks
and that is on top of the serious beating with...

and that is on top of the serious beating with the ugly stick that they already get before leaving the factory :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-May-2006, 18:05
Replies: 37
Views: 5,501
Posted By david.hicks
Hi and welcome. A pint of milk for me please.

Hi and welcome. A pint of milk for me please.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2006, 22:33
Replies: 20
Views: 4,101
Posted By david.hicks
So you won't be on the SV for tomorrow's SWB...

So you won't be on the SV for tomorrow's SWB rideout then?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2006, 22:28
Replies: 20
Views: 4,101
Posted By david.hicks
Test rode a few 996s before buying mine and far...

Test rode a few 996s before buying mine and far preferred those with a 14 front. I discussed the front/back issue with Rich & Dean @ Louigi Moto (http://www.louigimoto.co.uk/) and they told me they...
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 04-May-2006, 20:48
Replies: 8
Views: 5,214
Posted By david.hicks
I've fitted an Odyssey on my 996 SPS - total...

I've fitted an Odyssey on my 996 SPS - total confidence ever since.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2006, 20:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,470
Posted By david.hicks
I've fitted an Odyssey on my 996 SPS - total...

I've fitted an Odyssey on my 996 SPS - total confidence ever since.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Apr-2006, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Posted By david.hicks
I'm lovin' it :D

I'm lovin' it :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 18:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,854
Posted By david.hicks
So now I'm being advised that if the clutch needs...

So now I'm being advised that if the clutch needs replacing it isn't wise to just stick in a new pack of plates - it is better to replace the whole thing (basket etc.) in the same way that when you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2006, 14:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,854
Posted By david.hicks
Stiff clutch - trouble finding neutral

Lovely sunny day so I took the morning off work and took my bike out for its first proper spin since getting it back from servicing shortly after I bought it in Jan.

When it was serviced the...
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