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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Dec-2006, 17:31
Replies: 51
Views: 14,771
Posted By barnsey
hmmm, seems to work for me but i may have got the...

hmmm, seems to work for me but i may have got the link bit wrong, i'm not very hi-tech :(

its on the news page on the moto rapido website link on the front page

www.motorapido.co.uk
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Dec-2006, 17:08
Replies: 51
Views: 14,771
Posted By barnsey
GSXR K6 vs 1098 Dyno.. Let the games begin!

Really hope this doesnt spark the whole IL4 vs Twin row again, PLEASE!!! its been done.

but this is fun viewing, really like wilfs comments at the end.

Stock GSXR vs stock...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 22-Dec-2006, 20:28
Replies: 10
Views: 5,494
Posted By barnsey
Smile 1098 dyno run - Motorapido today

just seen this posted on ducatisit.co.uk by wilf

powercurve for the 1098s...
http://www.motorapido.co.uk/bikes/1098s/curve.php

youtube dyno run of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2006, 00:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,043
Posted By barnsey
Moto Rapido have their own made, exactly like the...

Moto Rapido have their own made, exactly like the renthal one, billet alloy with the flange, but really nicely anodised, craig sent my make a photo of one, and about £15 cheaper thant the rental one....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2006, 21:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,451
Posted By barnsey
Another photoshop special i think: the giveaway :...

Another photoshop special i think: the giveaway : pillion pegs and a mono seat.

I hope it does look like that though. not sure about he square tank bottom. but certainly looks cool.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Aug-2006, 00:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,836
Posted By barnsey
would you let this man look after your children...

would you let this man look after your children ????????
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Aug-2006, 21:16
Replies: 37
Views: 5,611
Posted By barnsey
Some of you guys are MAD! just watched some of...

Some of you guys are MAD! just watched some of the videos and it made me scared just watching!!!!

How'd you go that fast into corners without crashing???

I did the owners club track event at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 21:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By barnsey
sorry DST1 didnt read you post properly. you use...

sorry DST1 didnt read you post properly.

you use the guy he also uses.. i get it.

would like his number please.

Thanks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 21:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By barnsey
I didnt realise that he had a mechanic too, if he...

I didnt realise that he had a mechanic too, if he has a Ducati trained mechanic why didnt he offer to do the service ???

its a shame this guy seems so dodgy as i really like the look of the bike he...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Aug-2006, 01:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By barnsey
Have i got my maths right??? 3 month warranty...

Have i got my maths right??? 3 month warranty from a Ducati 'Store'. they want full prices but dont give full service.

My brother has just won a case in the small claims court from a car dealer who...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 01:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By barnsey
i know it sounds like a silly question even to...

i know it sounds like a silly question even to ask if this guy is a good dealer, but, i thought someone on here may know him and say he is alright really etc. or have delt with him before. ???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2006, 00:57
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By barnsey
Moto Uno - Anyone know them ???

I spotted a 916 SPS on bike trader and the company selling it is Moto Uno, based in Aldershot i think.

I think this guy is a trader working from home, which i dont really have an issue with, but he...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2006, 18:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By barnsey
depends how many miles you've done.. get a...

depends how many miles you've done..

get a specialist dealer to do it, not one that will just go by the book but one that does what your bike actually needs.

have a look at...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2006, 15:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,432
Posted By barnsey
Best Ducati parts man !?!

As we are always fast to comment on how bad it is getting parts for Ducati's, or finding a parts department that knows what it's doing, I thought I would put a positive comment on here for Craig at...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 19:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,121
Posted By barnsey
How to they measure the power at the crank???...

How to they measure the power at the crank??? surely its only the rear wheel power that the dyno can measure so why bother quoting 'crank' horsepower?? guess the bike owner just wants to hear the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2006, 21:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,956
Posted By barnsey
That is one ugly bike! I kind of get the idea...

That is one ugly bike!

I kind of get the idea though, but it looks like it was designed by 50 people who never met.

lots of nice looking bits on their own but put it all together and it just doesnt...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2006, 15:28
Replies: 24
Views: 3,587
Posted By barnsey
Tough choice, especially when you have your heart...

Tough choice, especially when you have your heart set on a new bike, but well done, stick to your guns and you'll always get what you want.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2006, 12:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,587
Posted By barnsey
see here for list of what SHOULD be...

see here for list of what SHOULD be done...

http://www.motorapido.co.uk/ducati%20servicing.php

More to the point : buying a new Ducati should be a good, fun and enjoyable experience, you should be...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2006, 02:45
Replies: 24
Views: 3,587
Posted By barnsey
This makes me angry :flame: If its an official...

This makes me angry :flame:

If its an official dealer, they should do the full 2 year service if its due. They wouldn't honor a warranty claim if the bike was under ducati warranty if you didnt get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Dec-2005, 23:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,478
Posted By barnsey
My mate has just had one done on his 02 996 BP...

My mate has just had one done on his 02 996 BP and we were talking about this last night..

Rather than have the 12000 service he had the 6000 service done (oil, filters, fuel filter, air filters,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Dec-2005, 21:39
Replies: 24
Views: 2,209
Posted By barnsey
Have you seen the 999 RS undercover in the back,...

Have you seen the 999 RS undercover in the back, in for a 'refresh' (whatever that is) but they were a bit shy about who's it was, imported from the US aparantly.

did spot a VERY nice 888 SP4 in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2005, 14:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,797
Posted By barnsey
They've sold it! they didnt even give me a chance...

They've sold it! they didnt even give me a chance to get my xmas money saved up!!! :lol:

just been in on the way to work to get some bike cleaner and they've sold this beauty already.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2005, 23:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,797
Posted By barnsey
Dream bike spotted - 996 SPS with 897 miles !!!!

Just been into motorapido to check out xmas ideas and they were just wheeling in my dream bike...

2000 996 SPS, Ohlins model, 987 miles ! its better than new, lots of carbon everywhere and simply...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Dec-2005, 15:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,289
Posted By barnsey
Naff, very Naff you've got to be desperate for...

Naff, very Naff you've got to be desperate for christmas pressents!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Dec-2005, 15:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,086
Posted By barnsey
Cheap 748R for sale!

Just spotted this and although i'm not allowed another bike it looks pretty cheap...

what do you lot think? bargain...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2005, 16:00
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
Thanks but having some previous dealings with...

Thanks but having some previous dealings with them i think they can keep it.

And i really want a brand new one. thanks though.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 22:24
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
really dont want to start a good dealer / bad...

really dont want to start a good dealer / bad dealer debate, sure its been done before.

think i'll take the weekend to go and see a few and buy from whoever i get the best feel from.

if they (any...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 22:16
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
Hi Scotty, Waiting for ducati glasgow to call me...

Hi Scotty,

Waiting for ducati glasgow to call me back, not expecting much though, i called them about 3 months ago when i was looking for some termis for my s4 and still waiting for the call for...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 21:47
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
Called M & S and they virtually called me a...

Called M & S and they virtually called me a liar for suggesting the deal at £7100, the sales guy said it was impossible and it must have been a demo bike or promotion from Ducati, when I asked him...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 00:52
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
A new 749 at £7000 (ish) Where was that??? see...

A new 749 at £7000 (ish) Where was that???

see you are quite far north but i dont mind traveling for a deal like that!!!!

i've tried searching the posts for your details of this deal but cant find...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 23:07
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
may be a bargain then? think i'll have a look in...

may be a bargain then? think i'll have a look in the flesh this weekend.

thanks butch.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 22:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
will do, thanks, found the bike on the new...

will do, thanks,

found the bike on the new ducati bike finder page from the ducati uk website, after further searching i have found that ducati coventry have the same thing.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 22:40
Replies: 28
Views: 3,789
Posted By barnsey
2005 749 £1300 off ???

I've been thinking about chopping in my S4 for a superbike and i've just seen this on motorapido's website..

new 749 bp, 2005 unregistered, uk official, with new swingarm style, new fairing style...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Oct-2005, 23:14
Replies: 106
Views: 22,832
Posted By barnsey
I've never been to a trackday so went along to...

I've never been to a trackday so went along to spectate and met the guys in the moto rapido garage, there were about 6 of them there, some in the fast group (fast by name ... wow) and more...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 23:04
Replies: 27
Views: 2,869
Posted By barnsey
can you clean a fuel filter???

can you clean a fuel filter???
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 23:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
I have a meeting on wednesday morning at 8 in...

I have a meeting on wednesday morning at 8 in rochester so just round the corner from bands but cant sign up for the day.

thanks so much for the advise and offer of help. hope you have a mega day,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 21:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
looks good! are the DSC days considered faster...

looks good!

are the DSC days considered faster than your usual track day? there seems to be a big "track / race / trick kit / expertise" bias here.

would i be better off on a "normal track day"...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 20:50
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
Dseered... thanks, i'll go along on wednesday...

Dseered...

thanks, i'll go along on wednesday and see what its all about. i've been told its easy and fun.

If there are guys that are going round in 50 seconds I guess the fast group is to be left...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 19:50
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
thanks Mr S, Seems like a big difference in the...

thanks Mr S,

Seems like a big difference in the groups then, 25 seconds from fastest in fast to slowest in the slow, wow.

Guess getting the right group is pretty important! can you move groups?

on...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 19:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
dont mind making tea but you wouldnt want me...

dont mind making tea but you wouldnt want me anywhere near a spanner!

lap time under a minute - for what group?

anyone know what the typical difference in lap times from slow group to inter to fast...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 19:16
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
i'll be coming along to watch but not ride, new...

i'll be coming along to watch but not ride, new to the bike and cant afford to drop it!

want to get a feel for the day before i book in. call me a girl if you like...

my local dealer is motorapido...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 18:57
Replies: 16
Views: 4,187
Posted By barnsey
brands hatch indy track day lap times ?

Hi all,

Never done a track day but have been to watch a few club races, last one at brands indy with the dd races. has made me a bit keen to try it out.

Before i get carried away and book one, what...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 23:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By barnsey
what's the dealer satifaction list??? cant find...

what's the dealer satifaction list??? cant find it?
:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 22:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By barnsey
I popped into JHP this week and from what the...

I popped into JHP this week and from what the sales guy was saying they have had a few mechanics and the workshop manager leave recently, so maybe its just teething problems with new staff??

they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 19:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By barnsey
... they have a 900 mile 999S on ebay as well,...

... they have a 900 mile 999S on ebay as well, come on lottery win!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 19:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,315
Posted By barnsey
916 on ebay

Just seen this on ebay, its my local dealer advertising it, yellow 916, i thought they were all red?

the ad says they made the 916 in yellow for 1 year only, 1998, does anyone know if this is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2005, 21:26
Replies: 22
Views: 2,881
Posted By barnsey
If you are coming from Jersey to JHP you should...

If you are coming from Jersey to JHP you should stop in to see Steve and Wilf at Motorapido in winchester.

They are highly thought of here, racers and fast bike builders. well worth a stop in if you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 22:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,543
Posted By barnsey
Just read a good description of the whole...

Just read a good description of the whole single/twin injector thing on the moto rapido faq page on their website, seems there are a few confused 996 riders out...
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