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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2014, 17:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,766
Posted By mbracing748
I hoping in a selfish way it will be Andy's bike...

I hoping in a selfish way it will be Andy's bike I'll be using again. I'll just have to wait and see if it sells or not. Hoping if not I can rent it again.

I would like to buy the bike but at the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2014, 09:46
Replies: 7
Views: 3,766
Posted By mbracing748
Nice one guys. I look forward to seeing you all...

Nice one guys. I look forward to seeing you all at Donington Park.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2014, 17:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,500
Posted By mbracing748
First off – Thank you all for a good weekends...

First off – Thank you all for a good weekends racing, after returning back from racing after 4 years it was nice to come back into a happy and relaxed atmosphere.

My best wishes to everyone who was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Mar-2014, 10:35
Replies: 21
Views: 8,120
Posted By mbracing748
- Turn the Tyre around. - Award more points to...

- Turn the Tyre around.
- Award more points to riders who run on the same set of tyre's for 5 meetings!


On a serious note (well sort of) I have been trying to get hold of Protyres but haven't had...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 19-Jan-2014, 10:18
Replies: 1
Views: 3,268
Posted By mbracing748
Wtd - Rent - Class A

Hi Guys,

I would like to race in the DD series this year but if possible I would like to Rent a bike for the first meeting so see how I get on. Then hopefully I can commit to purchase a bike for the...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 31-Oct-2013, 16:46
Replies: 2
Views: 3,434
Posted By mbracing748
I spoke to the owner regarding the bike and a...

I spoke to the owner regarding the bike and a 6-speed engine but I've got to leave the purchase of a DD bike until Feb, too many commitments!

I will put another wanted on the Forum in Jan and see...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Sep-2013, 10:56
Replies: 14
Views: 4,420
Posted By mbracing748
Has anyone got James Gerrard email address or...

Has anyone got James Gerrard email address or can someone get him to email me.

Cheers me dear's
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2013, 10:37
Replies: 14
Views: 4,420
Posted By mbracing748
Yes it may well cost me an arm and leg :-). But I...

Yes it may well cost me an arm and leg :-). But I do have a complete engine internals from a few bikes....

I have email James via Facebook to see if it's still for sale.

KEV - YOUR mail box is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2013, 00:23
Replies: 14
Views: 4,420
Posted By mbracing748
Cheers guys, food for thought. Kev, still...

Cheers guys, food for thought.

Kev, still interested but i really want a 6 speed not 5 due to my riding style.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2013, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 4,420
Posted By mbracing748
same stroke 61.5mm 620 - 80mm bore 750 - 88mm...

same stroke 61.5mm

620 - 80mm bore
750 - 88mm bore

750 Valves are the same size.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2013, 12:04
Replies: 14
Views: 4,420
Posted By mbracing748
Class A

I hope to run in the DD series next year, as I have a national license I need to run in the Class A 618cc.

Looking at the regulations it mentions that everything about what you need to keep. My...
Forum: Classic 26-Feb-2012, 22:22
Replies: 0
Views: 5,909
Posted By mbracing748
Ducati 250 parts for sale

Hi Guys,

Just to let you know that I have loads of parts for sale on Fee-bay.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2009, 13:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,267
Posted By mbracing748
At least it's a cheap repair!

At least it's a cheap repair!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2009, 20:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,316
Posted By mbracing748
748 Sp Cam -

I've sent a few PM's off to a couple of people but I was wondering if anyone has a Exhaust SP Cam from the vertical cylinder lying around.

I can purchase a new Cam from Ducati but I have to wait 2+...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2009, 23:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By mbracing748
It's a 748SP - I hoping to speak to Mike D...

It's a 748SP - I hoping to speak to Mike D tomorrow to get the bike to him before a start purchasing items, If you wanna sell then mail with a price ;-)...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2009, 19:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,749
Posted By mbracing748
Something not quite right!!

I thought I would share this with everyone. Whilst Racing at oulton something strange happened.....




It's also screwed the lobe on the SP cam shaft.... So if anyone has a set of SP Cams I'll be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jun-2009, 01:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,006
Posted By mbracing748
I have to say the...

I have to say the http://www.ducati-kaemna.de/cms_en/t...ple.htm?&ct=47 bike looks, another good looking bike is the
altoperformance.com bike. Running a ST3 with 97BHP+ at rear wheel.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2009, 01:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,006
Posted By mbracing748
Pics and the engineering are fanstatic. Love the...

Pics and the engineering are fanstatic. Love the bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2009, 20:59
Replies: 20
Views: 4,006
Posted By mbracing748
Blimey I was going to do that to my race bike -...

Blimey I was going to do that to my race bike - reason being it's easier to set the suspension up when you change the rear sprocket, you don't have the calculate the ride height due to arc change of...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 10:12
Replies: 46
Views: 11,863
Posted By mbracing748
Not may bikes have done it for me in the last 4...

Not may bikes have done it for me in the last 4 years but this one has. Will I buy one YES!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 22:56
Replies: 12
Views: 4,504
Posted By mbracing748
It would be nice not to pay over the odds all the...

It would be nice not to pay over the odds all the time. The old days of imports have put pay to that.

Buy french or spainish versions and bring it back. Does it really make any difference to there...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 22:49
Replies: 15
Views: 4,956
Posted By mbracing748
The 851, 916 did it for me, the 999 didn't. 1098...

The 851, 916 did it for me, the 999 didn't. 1098 lights my fire!!
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2006, 14:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,240
Posted By mbracing748
Fairing / Tail piece washers and Bolts

Can anyone of you lovely people tell me where I can get the Allen bolts & Black ali washers that go o n the side of the fairing and hold the tail peice?
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 22:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,844
Posted By mbracing748
Talking When I had my first 851,12 years ago I did 10k...

When I had my first 851,12 years ago I did 10k miles in one year, have to say my service bill did come to over £1000. I went through
1 x sprag clutch,
2 X clutches,
1 x set cam belts,
2 x set of...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2006, 14:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,681
Posted By mbracing748
That makes a change MCN usually slating the old...

That makes a change MCN usually slating the old ducati's.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Sep-2006, 18:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,853
Posted By mbracing748
Talking Tried bidding.. didn't let me I went up to...

Tried bidding.. didn't let me I went up to £400,403.50p.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2006, 21:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,909
Posted By mbracing748
presuming the 888/851 octopus hose are the same...

presuming the 888/851 octopus hose are the same on all the models I will give him my hose. BUT I don't think it going to be promising.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2006, 13:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,909
Posted By mbracing748
If you can wait and don't mind parting with yours...

If you can wait and don't mind parting with yours hoses then it shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully I will get a answer soon.

I know that the octopus hose will be a problem (it's making the tooling...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 09:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,909
Posted By mbracing748
If your still after the kit. I know someone in...

If your still after the kit. I know someone in the industry who may be able to get a cheaper price. Give me a couple of days and I will come back with the price.

I had a full kit of my TVR for £55...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 09:28
Replies: 16
Views: 4,574
Posted By mbracing748
Have to say it sounds very simular to what...

Have to say it sounds very simular to what happened to my 851 when the head gasket went. Have to say it was cheap and easy to replace.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Sep-2006, 23:52
Replies: 22
Views: 5,287
Posted By mbracing748
Sorry I'm so sad, here is a picture....... I...

Sorry I'm so sad, here is a picture....... I would still buy another kit.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Sep-2006, 16:15
Replies: 22
Views: 5,287
Posted By mbracing748
can see your point but no crashes, no serious...

can see your point but no crashes, no serious wheelies never on it's side, apart from going around corners.
The kit was fitted whilst I owned the bike. Let’s just say I wasn't impressed with the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Sep-2006, 15:42
Replies: 22
Views: 5,287
Posted By mbracing748
When I had a 748sps with 50mm headers &...

When I had a 748sps with 50mm headers & terms, trick parts and chip I was also running the Big bore kit. The kit was great, faster than a 996 down the straight at donnington - fantastic....
BUT...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2006, 20:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By mbracing748
Natty, I would be very interest. just put the...

Natty, I would be very interest. just put the bike back together again and thsi would finish it off a treat.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2006, 10:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By mbracing748
Nice looking exhausts.. Live in London, so unable...

Nice looking exhausts.. Live in London, so unable to get to JP shame I used them for my TVR manifolds.
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 15:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,908
Posted By mbracing748
High level exhaust

Good afternoon to all,

I need a set of high level exhaust. Does anyone have a set for sale (yea right) or does anyone know where I can get my standard ones modified? Any help would be welcome.
Forum: Tyres 20-Aug-2006, 20:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,319
Posted By mbracing748
Used Diablo Corsas on our ZX9r & R6 endurance...

Used Diablo Corsas on our ZX9r & R6 endurance bikes with very good results. I then put a set onto my 748SPS didn't like them, no feel into the corners went back to Michelins / Dunlops. Maybe it's a...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Aug-2006, 20:19
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Just a quick picture to show the 851 almost...

Just a quick picture to show the 851 almost complete. Apart from cleaning and Exhaust balance pipe she is almost done...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Aug-2006, 20:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,516
Posted By mbracing748
Have to agree, does not look nice. Bids the...

Have to agree, does not look nice. Bids the question Why?
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2006, 15:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Have you got Stefan address....

Have you got Stefan address....
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2006, 17:12
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Everything is now off the bike regarding the 916...

Everything is now off the bike regarding the 916 parts. Have to say the work carried out was of a very high standard - the person who did the mod must have a paid mint.

Only 2 problems so far

1) I...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Aug-2006, 18:58
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Yep finally a 851 back in my garage... would have...

Yep finally a 851 back in my garage... would have liked to brought the SP2 for sale, BUT my misses is just about to drop (e.g 7days overdue) I throught better of it.

I paid £1800 which makes up for...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Aug-2006, 14:06
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Smile It's mine

I've brought the bike, it needed me, it was upsetting me to much.

Now I'm going to cut it up and make a low rider (JOKING).
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Aug-2006, 11:21
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
You do know I was being Sarcastic about it being...

You do know I was being Sarcastic about it being Beautiful... I may have to bid for the poor thing... to save it.
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2006, 13:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,612
Posted By mbracing748
Exclamation 815 '89' on Ebay.

You all need to take a look at the 851 for sale on eBay. I could not believe it when I saw it. It is a beautiful example, well designed – well worth the money....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2006, 13:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,311
Posted By mbracing748
Hi dan, I know of a 748SP has been down the...

Hi dan,

I know of a 748SP has been down the road, Very slight damage. Full working order, alarmed full service. The bike is based in slough. I will try to get some pictures if you want. the owner...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 11:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,664
Posted By mbracing748
That bike is not a SP it is a Strada with a 888cc...

That bike is not a SP it is a Strada with a 888cc engine.
888cc engines only appeared on 90 SP2 models with USD forks as part of the 1990 WSK homologated rules. I believe Standard 851 Strada models...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Feb-2006, 10:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By mbracing748
Cheers Nice looking.:sing:

Cheers Nice looking.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2006, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By mbracing748
They all out of range :( ....

They all out of range :( ....
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Feb-2006, 12:06
Replies: 23
Views: 4,750
Posted By mbracing748
:rolleye: £4,500 still not worth it... :D Now...

:rolleye: £4,500 still not worth it... :D


Now that's a real bike..... :P

[Edited on 3-2-2006 by mbracing748]
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