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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-May-2005, 13:30
Replies: 23
Views: 3,672
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Right thats me booked in the...

Right thats me booked in the ohmygodistfasterthanirealised group as normal i will be getting up at 3.00 am and driving up. I should be able to catch up on my sleep on revitt...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2005, 11:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
are you saying I was slow:lol:, I think that I...

are you saying I was slow:lol:, I think that I needed to change the gearing as In some places I had good drive but in others I was iether was below the power:frog: or running out of revs. Niether...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-May-2005, 20:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Thanks everbody I perhaps overstated my...

Thanks everbody I perhaps overstated my disapointment I WILL GET BETTER!!! dibble, the reason my pants were pants is that they dont get much wear so last for years:o


dave
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-May-2005, 20:06
Replies: 36
Views: 4,136
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
SNETTERTON DESMO DUE WEEKEND

I have already posted on the dsc events board but thought that I would also air this here.

The snetterton track day is in danger of being canceled due to poor numbers of bookings. For the racers out...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-May-2005, 16:04
Replies: 19
Views: 1,886
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
add another 20 from me and annette but collect it...

add another 20 from me and annette but collect it early as i keep spending money on beer!!

seriously a geoff deserves recompense and all our thanks for being such a good sport

dave
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-May-2005, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
daves weekend at cadwell

Arrived friday and went out in the afternoon free practice, imediately knew I was in trouble. I have never liked cadwell but its the woodland section that is my worst bit!! whilst annette set up the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 10:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
daves desmo due awards!!

well, I woke up this morning and decided that some of the entrants needed a special mention.
In no particular order:

rider of the weekend Tony Perrin! 2 trackdays, 3 css day, starts on the second...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Apr-2005, 11:17
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Nut and bolt check!!!!

Just a word of warning, although the bike had a general check over before I took it to brands at easter I was trying to fit crash bungs(wrong type wont fit) and discovered the 3 main frame to engine...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Apr-2005, 11:02
Replies: 42
Views: 5,109
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
so far tent, marquee, generator and lightimg etc...

so far tent, marquee, generator and lightimg etc sleeping bags, water, table and chairs, food, pots and pans, BEER, gas fire for annette, etc etc. only problem is bike still needs the footrests...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Apr-2005, 10:38
Replies: 55
Views: 7,982
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
chi, at least youve got your crash out of the way...

chi, at least youve got your crash out of the way the the rest of us have it to look forward to! I hope you recover enough to make cadwell on saturday

dave

still with bist missing of his bike!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2005, 16:04
Replies: 32
Views: 3,226
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I would have posted earlier but I spent yesterday...

I would have posted earlier but I spent yesterday up to my ears in SH*T the bl**dy pipes to our cess pit had blocked over 4 hour wasted and i can still savour the aroma even now!
For some unkown...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2005, 15:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,907
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Dickie, dont worry 2 weeks ago they were...

Dickie, dont worry 2 weeks ago they were threatening rain for this saturday over 10mm but now it looks like all we will have to worry about is heatstroke!!

dave
ps I dont care if it rains it may...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2005, 13:33
Replies: 31
Views: 2,696
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
REAR NUMBER BOARDS

I have just spoken to phil at new era to clarify the position and type of rear number board as I wanted to put the numbers on the 998 rear seat unit which would not meet the acu regulations (ie not...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Apr-2005, 16:25
Replies: 27
Views: 3,817
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Dickie, I always get up at an ungodly hour plus I...

Dickie, I always get up at an ungodly hour plus I will have at least 10 tins of red bull by the time I get there so should be virtually rabid!!.


seriously I cant do it any other way but you could...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2005, 10:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
large tent type thing

well annette and i purchased a large tent/marquee last night, its 6.8m*4m, and a diesel generator, I will be rigging up a lighting loop etc and we were wondering if it would help if people could use...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Apr-2005, 10:57
Replies: 26
Views: 2,583
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
progress or lack of it

well with 2 weeks to go the fairing and seat mounting brackets are still not made, the fairing needs to be fiitted and trimmed then painted, the footrest lowering brackets are still not made and I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Apr-2005, 15:15
Replies: 25
Views: 2,938
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I am using my proven method of mental...

I am using my proven method of mental preperation, I will think about it on the grid for race 1 :puzzled:, at least I will sleep at nights.

dave
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Apr-2005, 14:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,964
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Just booked inters on saturday!! dave

Just booked inters on saturday!!

dave
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2005, 10:39
Replies: 86
Views: 14,359
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
chris, Can you copy this email to my work adress...

chris, Can you copy this email to my work adress el996@aol.com as the home computer is on go slow and with leaving tomorow for almeria at some ungodly hour and month end tonight I dont want to miss...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Mar-2005, 10:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,976
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
weather at almeria

help, can someone find an optamistic weather forecast for almeria this weekend the one annette found reports,
friday rain! saturday rain! sunday rain! oh well chris butcher said the diablos are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2005, 10:38
Replies: 41
Views: 4,341
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Glad to hear its not as bad as first thought, now...

Glad to hear its not as bad as first thought, now you need to get some track time on your bike:)

dave
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 14:18
Replies: 85
Views: 21,476
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
sorry its taken so long but the intenett access...

sorry its taken so long but the intenett access at home is so slow.
Firstly thanks tony for helping us get 3 bikes home friday night. Now on to the important bit, The monster is huge fun to ride,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2005, 20:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I have to thank mike duvall. picked up the bike...

I have to thank mike duvall. picked up the bike yesterday but because its got no ignition switch I forgot the key so cannot open the fuel cap, mike is bringing it down to brands tomorrow! now thats...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2005, 10:49
Replies: 74
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Views: 8,883
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
My bike has the big bore kit but had only run for...

My bike has the big bore kit but had only run for about 20 minuites before the dyno run, fuelling is ok power curve is good and the torque curve is good It may be just a tight engine. When i have...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Mar-2005, 10:44
Replies: 34
Views: 5,823
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
lily, my brother Ian is up for this, hes just...

lily, my brother Ian is up for this, hes just brought webby's 996r. I will u2u you with his mobile number or if you u2u me I will give him your contact details


dave

[Edited on 18-3-2005 by DAVE...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2005, 10:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I have just recieved a set of glasfibre 998 style...

I have just recieved a set of glasfibre 998 style fairings from dill at mad composites. We will be fitting them when the bike gets back from being set up on the dyno etc If it goes ok and the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 15:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,070
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
camshaft lobe surfaces have high loadings and...

camshaft lobe surfaces have high loadings and relatively poor lubrication, so initial running in is critical but if the parts were manufactured correctly they bed in quickly. I would suggest at least...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Mar-2005, 15:28
Replies: 29
Views: 3,049
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I asked my doctor for my blood group and he said...

I asked my doctor for my blood group and he said they will not pump blood into you without a test it is too dangerous!! plasma is what they would put into you if needed whilst a type test was carried...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2005, 10:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,811
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
GOT MY ACU LICENCE TODAY!!

Recieved my orange bib last week, and the licence pack today so thats it no going back now!

the orange bib looks a bit fragile i can see a lot of repeat business for the suppliers this...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Mar-2005, 11:04
Replies: 39
Views: 5,355
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Annette was only saying last night that the...

Annette was only saying last night that the inters group could have the highest number of fallers ever:lol:, but as I am supposed to be running the engine in if anyone sees me dropping into normall...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2005, 10:53
Replies: 52
Views: 8,394
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Thanks micheal! 'before im too old LIKE dave and...

Thanks micheal! 'before im too old LIKE dave and ian leah'. are you suggesting we are old :frog:, see you at the first bend at cadwell :devil:, seriously we more mature desmodue riders will have to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2005, 15:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,315
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
dickie, I will be in the inters, as this day will...

dickie, I will be in the inters, as this day will be running in the monster for almeria, I may bring the 998 so if the weathers good I can practice on that and blow the monsters away on the straight....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2005, 11:11
Replies: 5
Views: 2,315
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
DESMODUE/DSC GARAGE AT BRANDS 25/03/2005

Looking at various threads maybe a dsc/desmodue garage is in order for for easter friday at brands indy.
I normally get there early so I will try to get a garage and park my heap of a white toyota...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2005, 10:56
Replies: 35
Views: 6,032
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I have always wanted to do laguna seca, but I...

I have always wanted to do laguna seca, but I will have to leave to later in the year as I may well be broke if I keep damaging the monster, and annette needs another car.

dave
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 13:08
Replies: 52
Views: 8,394
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Oh b*gger it apears that so far I am the oldest,...

Oh b*gger it apears that so far I am the oldest, I had hoped for a seriously geriatric rider that i could at least beat getting on to the bike:lol:, oh well I will have to settle for beating a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 11:03
Replies: 52
Views: 8,394
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
AGE/EXPERIENCE OF DESMODUE PARTICIPANTS

I was discussing the series last night in the pub (diet bl**dy coke) with some friends and realised that although my ego still thinks its 25 years old and my brain thinks its 4 years old my body will...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 10:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,434
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I will be running standard plugs, In my...

I will be running standard plugs, In my experience expensive plugs with plarinum or iridium tips are fitted mainly to extend the service replacement life of the plugs. You may get amarginally better...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Feb-2005, 10:58
Replies: 57
Views: 12,871
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Ruth Im sorry to you have been let down like...

Ruth Im sorry to you have been let down like this, we went through the same thing during the early 90s the couple we eere buying from pulled out 10 minuites before exchange of contracts!! we spent 18...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2005, 10:39
Replies: 53
Views: 17,455
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I would be interested dave

I would be interested

dave
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
small throttle openings in lower gears (idealy...

small throttle openings in lower gears (idealy keep revs between 3000 and 6000rpm) for the first 100 miles then progessively increase thottle openings to 500 miles and allow engine to rev up to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Feb-2005, 20:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,063
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
we are thinking of buying a large plastic marquee...

we are thinking of buying a large plastic marquee 4 metres by 8 to cover the patio during the summer to keep the rain off if we get one I could bring it with me and we could use it as an informal...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Feb-2005, 19:35
Replies: 32
Views: 5,004
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
I have 2 sets of leathers, one too tight the...

I have 2 sets of leathers, one too tight the other too loose, If i cant lose enough weight by april I will join dibble in a donut eating competition so at least one set fit, only got 2 stone left too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 11:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
By the time you have ridden 1500 miles with...

By the time you have ridden 1500 miles with progressive increase of rpm and throttle untill you are using full throttle and hitting the rev limiter the engine will have fully bedded in I would use...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 10:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,240
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Remember that ducati now measure the power at the...

Remember that ducati now measure the power at the crank and the wieght is dry!! ie no battery oils etc, they have to do this so thier published specs are more in line with the japanese...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2005, 10:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,219
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
just a suggestion.Can you arrange to leave a...

just a suggestion.Can you arrange to leave a mobile number so that when any issues come up someone can contact you and you can then contibute/ vote if neccersary.
I believe some other riders cannot...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 11:03
Replies: 83
Views: 23,456
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
My understanding is the 999 has a 6 inch rim and...

My understanding is the 999 has a 6 inch rim and has to have the 190, all the other bikes run a 180 rear. As Tim says the 180 on the 916/996/998 rears is a must unless it has a 6 inch...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 16:12
Replies: 83
Views: 23,456
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
to answer the point on a steering differences on...

to answer the point on a steering differences on the 999 it feels lighter and more flickable on the road but becomes heavy when turning hard at speed on the track, whereas the 998 although apearing...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 11:14
Replies: 83
Views: 23,456
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Sorry its taken so long to reply to ducsoon?...

Sorry its taken so long to reply to ducsoon? Query about the 999 having no advantages.
Annette absolutely loves riding the 999 but I dont think she would swap her 996sps for it. It took most of last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2005, 12:01
Replies: 83
Views: 23,456
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Having both a 998R and a 999R (I know lucky bar...

Having both a 998R and a 999R (I know lucky bar steward), I can say without hestitation that the 998R is the bike to get.
Personally I love the plugged in feeling you get with the classic shape bike...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Feb-2005, 11:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,424
Posted By DAVE HARRIS
Dickie, clarified the bike transport with andy at...

Dickie,
clarified the bike transport with andy at the css should be able to do brands on easter friday to run in the monster, I will ring mw to see if hes up for it

dave
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