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Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 12-Nov-2007, 10:53
Replies: 73
Views: 36,635
Posted By Herb
Speak for yourself. I however know myself to be...

Speak for yourself. I however know myself to be perfect in every way.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2007, 10:16
Replies: 125
Views: 71,988
Posted By Herb
Frank, I can recomend a place in my village,...

Frank,

I can recomend a place in my village, Swinford in Leicestershire, if that is close enough for you. I am about 18 miles from Mallory and the same from JHP. The village is very close to the...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Feb-2007, 15:26
Replies: 125
Views: 71,988
Posted By Herb
Count me in. 1. Rob 888 2. Beancounter 851SP3 3....

Count me in.
1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Dec-2006, 12:58
Replies: 11
Views: 3,410
Posted By Herb
I changed my 750 SS to NGK iridium plugs and it...

I changed my 750 SS to NGK iridium plugs and it also ran like a dog. It would not pick up cleanly, and was hesitant at part throttle openings. Following a search here I experimented with larger spark...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 01-Dec-2006, 08:54
Replies: 18
Views: 5,693
Posted By Herb
Reminds me of the old Triumph Daytona in yellow....

Reminds me of the old Triumph Daytona in yellow.

http://www.motorradmarkt.at/bike/t/triumph_daytona_650_05.jpg
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2006, 17:29
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By Herb
I use an Abba stand (on my 750ss) and think its...

I use an Abba stand (on my 750ss) and think its fantastic. Very easy to lift the bike and very secure. Lifts from the swing arm pivot. I do not have a front stand though so can't comment.

If you...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Nov-2006, 10:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By Herb
If you are using windows XP it has a resize...

If you are using windows XP it has a resize option on the right mouse button.
You might need to download power tools from Microsoft first (free).

Its pretty useful. Can't remember who it was but I...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 3,878
Posted By Herb
They ran out of yellow paint, not worth getting...

They ran out of yellow paint, not worth getting any more in for the two guys who wanted a yellow one.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Nov-2006, 15:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By Herb
Looking forward to your pics!

Looking forward to your pics!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Nov-2006, 18:19
Replies: 97
Views: 39,991
Posted By Herb
I like the look of the front and side profile a...

I like the look of the front and side profile a lot, but don't like the twin underseat exhaust. It looks a bit dated to me.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2006, 10:24
Replies: 20
Views: 4,051
Posted By Herb
Belstaff Trialmaster, thats what you need. None...

Belstaff Trialmaster, thats what you need.

None of your fancy 'Cordura' or 'Goretex'. Good old fashioned waxed cotton with a fur collar. Lovely. And wrap yourself in brown paper when it gets really...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 09:26
Replies: 4
Views: 2,089
Posted By Herb
I live 6 miles from Rugby. I am no expert but I...

I live 6 miles from Rugby. I am no expert but I can use a camera.

Or you could come down to the NEC show and drop by to see it yourself. Kill two birds with one stone.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 25-Oct-2006, 10:46
Replies: 1
Views: 6,041
Posted By Herb
Bennetts Bike Insurance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtHCS8ZIm90

Its almost enough to make me change at my next renewal.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Oct-2006, 16:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,760
Posted By Herb
Could it be that the re-spray was due to crash...

Could it be that the re-spray was due to crash damage? A new front end would explain the plaque mounted to a replacement top yolk.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Oct-2006, 21:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
Posted By Herb
How about this one?...

How about this one?

www.motalia.de/ducati_quad_bild_6.html
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 14:11
Replies: 195
Views: 42,924
Posted By Herb
I have stayed out of all arguments and...

I have stayed out of all arguments and discussions so far but have to comment on this.

They are called 'private messages'. They should be the private concern of sender and recipient unless one or...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Sep-2006, 22:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By Herb
I used to use car wax on the alloy engine cases...

I used to use car wax on the alloy engine cases on my old z900. Worked really well and stopped the oxidation.
Forum: Monsters 25-Sep-2006, 15:30
Replies: 15
Views: 4,196
Posted By Herb
Stunning looking machine. How do you get on...

Stunning looking machine.

How do you get on with he rear view camera? Did you have to reverse the image? At the moment surely if someone behind indicates left then you will see the indicator on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 17:44
Replies: 113
Views: 26,211
Posted By Herb
Check the labour rates at Cornerspeed and you...

Check the labour rates at Cornerspeed and you will find they are extremely competitive with a discount for DSC members.
You pays your money and takes your choice. I know where I am best served.

For...
Forum: Monsters 10-Aug-2006, 11:39
Replies: 30
Views: 8,657
Posted By Herb
I don't think the 620 will be any worse than any...

I don't think the 620 will be any worse than any other bike in terms of how it handles **** weather / salt etc

I rode my old SS through last winter and the finish has not suffered at all as far as I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Aug-2006, 21:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,686
Posted By Herb
When I replaced mine the size was embossed on...

When I replaced mine the size was embossed on alternate links, so you will have to get down on your knees.

I replaced it with a Tsubaki picked up from Cornerspeed. Count the links on the chain you...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Jul-2006, 14:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,540
Posted By Herb
Hi Sam, and Welcome. Was that you at Cornerspeed...

Hi Sam, and Welcome. Was that you at Cornerspeed on Saturday?

I take it if you are thinking of heated grips you are looking for a bike to use all year round?

I found that mine ran poorly in...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jul-2006, 21:49
Replies: 62
Views: 19,534
Posted By Herb
I'll be there, mostly to annoy the wife as I am...

I'll be there, mostly to annoy the wife as I am leaving her at home with my parents. Ha ha, serves her right for 10 years of nagging!

I will be the fat guy who is walking funny. I put my back out...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jun-2006, 10:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,553
Posted By Herb
Confused me as well. The standard light on my...

Confused me as well.

The standard light on my SS has a reflector built into the lens and this has always been adequate for the MOT. All the bikes I have ever owned have had the reflector in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jun-2006, 21:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,553
Posted By Herb
Is that a new requirement? I don't think I have...

Is that a new requirement?

I don't think I have ever had a bike with a seperate rear reflector and have not had any MOT problems.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 21:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,929
Posted By Herb
Check the fuel tank breather. I know some people...

Check the fuel tank breather. I know some people have had problems with this. When you get the symptoms open the fuel cap and see if this cures it.

Also make sure the fuel lines under the tank are...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2006, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,954
Posted By Herb
There are loads of goodies for them. As the...

There are loads of goodies for them. As the others said, you have not been looking hard enough.

They seem to be going through a bit of a mini revival in terms of peoples interest in them, probably...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jun-2006, 12:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By Herb
When Nelly did my belts he used Ducati parts....

When Nelly did my belts he used Ducati parts.

These belts were made by Gates who I know make some of the best timing drive belts on the market (I worked for 8 years designing automotive belt drives...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2006, 18:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,877
Posted By Herb
Not authorised?

Not authorised?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jun-2006, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Posted By Herb
[QUOTE=Iconic944ss] (ps - If I'd have known your...

[QUOTE=Iconic944ss]

(ps - If I'd have known your 750 had a Mexi swingarm I'd have told you to sell the bike .....To Me !!! ;) )
.
[QUOTE]

I will bear that in mind when I sell it! I hope to change...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jun-2006, 09:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Posted By Herb
Check out the link page on yahoo that Frank...

Check out the link page on yahoo that Frank (iconic944ss) puled together. Lots of SS related info here, including suppliers of bling....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 19:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Herb
Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that...

Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that is was tampered with before I bought the bike. This is an excerpt from the manual which implies that it should be adjustable to get the correct...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 19:53
Replies: 8
Views: 3,405
Posted By Herb
Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that...

Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that is was tampered with before I bought the bike. This is an excerpt from the manual which implies that it should be adjustable to get the correct...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 29-May-2006, 17:14
Replies: 8
Views: 3,405
Posted By Herb
Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever....

Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever.

Use a flat screwdriver to remove some of the play. You might find that the extra travel this creates will help you find neutral more easily.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-May-2006, 17:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By Herb
Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever....

Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever.

Use a flat screwdriver to remove some of the play. You might find that the extra travel this creates will help you find neutral more easily.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 22:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By Herb
Hi. Friday night...snakebite please....

Hi. Friday night...snakebite please.

Advice...just enjoy it!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-May-2006, 22:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,946
Posted By Herb
I don't think they go to pieces, they just don't...

I don't think they go to pieces, they just don't change their driving style at all.

Drove to Leeds today (via cornerspeed for tea, advice and a new tyre at Stewarts) and no one seems to alter speed...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2006, 16:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By Herb
Here is the modified airbox in my SS. This was...

Here is the modified airbox in my SS. This was done before I got the biike.

Apparently it is worth leaving more material at the front to stop water ingress....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-May-2006, 15:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,465
Posted By Herb
I have a 95 750ss and it is a lot of fun. Power...

I have a 95 750ss and it is a lot of fun. Power and Torque are acceptable, and I am a bit of a porker, might be even better for a smaller lighter rider. It did not like the winter much and suffered...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2006, 12:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,775
Posted By Herb
Just tried the Wurth motorcycle polish and it was...

Just tried the Wurth motorcycle polish and it was really good. no residue and the result is superb.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2006, 16:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,002
Posted By Herb
Can someone explain to me why there is a...

Can someone explain to me why there is a difference between road and track set ups and what the advantages are. Not a racer, just curious.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 27
Views: 4,084
Posted By Herb
I only use water on my crash helmet and visor. I...

I only use water on my crash helmet and visor. I just would not feel comfortable using any products. I cover the lid and visor with wet kitchen roll and leave it to soak, then clean the whole lot...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-May-2006, 10:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Herb
Great, I will look out for you. You will...

Great, I will look out for you. You will recognise me, I am the fat bloke on the 750SS. DSC stickers on the screen.

No laughing at my lack of ability.

I am looking forward to it, but I am nervous...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-May-2006, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Posted By Herb
First Trackday - Scrutineering

I am doing my first ever track day which will be at Mallory at the end of the month with Rapid.

What do I need to check to ensure that there are no problems with scrutineering. I don't want to fall...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 12:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By Herb
Sounds like time for the 'easyouts'. See if you...

Sounds like time for the 'easyouts'.

See if you can find someone to lend you a set.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2006, 14:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,380
Posted By Herb
You can MOT it any time but the MOT is only valid...

You can MOT it any time but the MOT is only valid for 12 months.

If you are MOTing your vehicle in the month prior to expiration then the MOT is dated 12 months from expiration.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Mar-2006, 10:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,490
Posted By Herb
Thats a useful site you have put together Frank....

Thats a useful site you have put together Frank. Good one!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Mar-2006, 11:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,766
Posted By Herb
So did you clean and inspect the clutch? How did...

So did you clean and inspect the clutch? How did you get on.

Did you replace it or just change the oil and what did you use?
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Mar-2006, 11:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By Herb
Exhaust System Complete, secure, correct type and...

Exhaust System
Complete, secure, correct type and not too noisy.

Its pretty vague which is why its mostly down to the testers discretion. I have found a friendly MOT tester near me who is OK with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Mar-2006, 09:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,453
Posted By Herb
Lets see some pics then Phil.

Lets see some pics then Phil.
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