Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 27-Dec-2006, 10:35 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2006, 20:06 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,285 I'm about to have a pair of old Marzocchi's... I'm about to have a pair of old Marzocchi's rechromed and ground at A M Philpots in Luton, http://www.pittedforks.co.uk don't know if they do hard anodising as well but it might be worth a call. |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2006, 18:39 |
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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Nov-2006, 20:00 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Nov-2006, 19:02 |
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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Nov-2006, 18:59 |
Replies: 22 Views: 6,489 it looks like a cross between an aprilia and... it looks like a cross between an aprilia and honda graphics and how many times does it need "ducati" on it? you should be able to tell a ducati without needing big logos or garish paint schemes. i'd... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Nov-2006, 20:57 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Nov-2006, 16:48 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Nov-2006, 17:55 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2006, 14:05 |
Replies: 13 Views: 2,476 part numbers for 999s 06 564.1.042.1CA and for... part numbers for 999s 06 564.1.042.1CA and for 999S 04 564.1.042.1AA the last 2 letters are colour code i think, only 1 carbon front guard listed in DPP catalogue for all 749/999 models 96951403BA... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 18-Nov-2006, 10:53 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 09-Nov-2006, 11:35 |
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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 01-Nov-2006, 08:48 |
Replies: 20 Views: 6,811 weird, i sold a bike with a dash like that 2... weird, i sold a bike with a dash like that 2 years ago, Honda SP2's have them, the rev counter was useless, way harder to read than a circular gauge :( I like the idea of having the controls on the... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2006, 14:36 |
Replies: 55 Views: 12,358 Exactly how I saw it, MT need to postpone any... Exactly how I saw it, MT need to postpone any action against individuals over this until after the meeting on the 18th when they can decide if its needed and similarly any member with issues to raise... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 16:55 |
Replies: 195 Views: 43,046 I'd suggest you read the current club rules... I'd suggest you read the current club rules Ian...... The new constitution can be proposed by MT NOW - under the terms of the current rules a majority of members must disagree for it not to go ahead... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 13:29 |
Replies: 195 Views: 43,046 I can't beleive this is happening, I believe... I can't beleive this is happening, I believe thatto look at pm's requires a specific query of the database as I am not aware of any setting or option in the vbulletin admin control panel /software... |
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2006, 08:29 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2006, 18:30 |
Replies: 25 Views: 4,023 I can't see how a raised pad can make a... I can't see how a raised pad can make a difference that can't be achieved by lowering the bars. What does make a difference is the pad at the back of the seat which controls how far back you can... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2006, 08:40 |
Replies: 195 Views: 43,046 WTF?? A year ago when i set upnorth up it would... WTF?? A year ago when i set upnorth up it would have been classed by some as a "beakaway" group despite my detailled explanations that it wasn't and that it was meant to compiliment DSC activities... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 13:43 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 23:04 |
Replies: 47 Views: 7,736 No probs Tim, I'm just trying to keep anyone... No probs Tim, I'm just trying to keep anyone interested informed of where we got to with some of those proposed systems. there is room for improvement but at least if its adopted it allows that to... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 22:52 |
Replies: 47 Views: 7,736 Sorry Tim, I didn't explain that very clearly.... Sorry Tim, I didn't explain that very clearly. No laid down procedure exists within the current or reworded constitution for the make up or powers of sub committees of which the DD RC would be one.... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 21:03 |
Replies: 47 Views: 7,736 Sorry, not my place in DD but i believe what is... Sorry, not my place in DD but i believe what is going on here has a major impact on this club and its future as a club rather than a race organisation. Tim, you can't call an egm, the club currently... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Sep-2006, 12:25 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Sep-2006, 12:17 |
Replies: 82 Views: 15,653 Yes, The question was does the club have to... Yes, The question was does the club have to commit to any financial costs to get DD agreed with New Era for the next season. I've got no problem with it if it does and the current system with riders... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Sep-2006, 11:24 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Sep-2006, 08:43 |
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Forum: Classic 29-Sep-2006, 08:38 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2006, 12:59 |
Replies: 82 Views: 15,653 Sorry, know I'm not involved with DD but I'm a... Sorry, know I'm not involved with DD but I'm a bit confused as to what exactly the club commits to with New Era? is it just an idea of numbers or a commitment in financial terms like a trackday would... |
Forum: Tyres 25-Sep-2006, 20:27 |
Replies: 22 Views: 4,841 Pushing the suspension down just works against... Pushing the suspension down just works against the fork spring and it "pushes" back against you, I doubt you can press a fork enough to compress it enough to have an effect on the wheel, if you did... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Sep-2006, 08:19 |
Replies: 8 Views: 3,500 I added a tech article... I added a tech article (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/chargingfailure.php) on upnorth on charging problems, it might be worth a read. the 98 ST2 had a unique charging system according to the... |
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Sep-2006, 21:53 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,148 Be careful with layered jacket systems, the... Be careful with layered jacket systems, the arms/knees can twist if you remove layers, I've now got a 4 cm hole in my left elbow where this happened when the armour slid up. if you go for a layered... |
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Aug-2006, 07:53 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 Sorry, grabbed 2 very worthy points from your... Sorry, grabbed 2 very worthy points from your post. Thats the first time I've seen anyone mention the 2 different shape 999's, like you I prefer the first sleeker, lower narrow faired version, the... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2006, 21:39 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2006, 21:37 |
Replies: 38 Views: 3,639 Is that a DD rule AK?? going down the more... Is that a DD rule AK?? going down the more oil/thicker route don't always work, it affects the rebound and on long bumpy sections you might start to get packing down because it takes the oil too long... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2006, 21:25 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 23-Aug-2006, 08:53 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 The looks thing is your opinion Nige, not... The looks thing is your opinion Nige, not everyone shares that. I'd agree the 999 look wasn't instantly accesible to the majority but it grows on people. My comments are purely because I'd hate to... |
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 23:06 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 looks are important but as i prefer a 999 in... looks are important but as i prefer a 999 in looks to a 998 etc I'm happy to ride one. i had the choice and went for it as it is a better road bike and i like its looks. oh i also have a multistrada... |
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 23:00 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 the looks did get talked about but at the time... the looks did get talked about but at the time the performance wasn't there, the racers didn't accept it and this reflected on a great road bike. its still short on numbers on a gixxer, R1 ,blade or... |
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 22:22 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 nope, the only thing they are bothered about is... nope, the only thing they are bothered about is winning, if a better system existed they would try it and use it. I'd bet even the bm moto gp bike has conventional forks. there are no advantages in... |
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 20:48 |
Replies: 133 Views: 31,347 Hence my quote on the limitations Terblanche... Hence my quote on the limitations Terblanche worked around on the 999, same engine and basic layouts yet has to look new. Compromised but still good design. each to their own but i prefer up to... |
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2006, 14:07 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 22:58 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 21:17 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 17-Aug-2006, 22:21 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 17-Aug-2006, 06:05 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2006, 22:05 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2006, 21:53 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2006, 14:06 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2006, 12:28 |
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