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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 01-Oct-2012, 15:00
Replies: 8
Views: 7,394
Posted By BDG
Great write up Frank and so glad you finally...

Great write up Frank and so glad you finally experienced the thrill of riding in Europe again after so many years.

Strangely enough I was in Italy at the time but didn't get to WDW as I was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2012, 09:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By BDG
Personally I'd go for the year 2000 model with...

Personally I'd go for the year 2000 model with the Ohlins forks, the last one before the 996r

I did over 20,000 miles on mine, mainly road use and thought it was a great road bike. Superb mid range...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 09-Mar-2012, 13:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,751
Posted By BDG
Frank Drive on the right hand side of the road...

Frank

Drive on the right hand side of the road is always a good tip for Europe.






Seriously if you haven't driven in Europe for a while it's easy to mistakenly drive on the wrong side of...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 03-Nov-2011, 12:11
Replies: 1
Views: 5,905
Posted By BDG
Effects of the rear suspension ecu going mental

Out for a ride on Sunday and all the warning lights went into Christmas tree mode flashing like mad. Stopped and checked the oil level as that light was on.

4 different error codes (can...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Jun-2011, 10:22
Replies: 7
Views: 7,553
Posted By BDG
Have a great time John. I've just had the best...

Have a great time John.

I've just had the best of both worlds, rode the Multi down to French/Spainish border, then swop to the dirt bike for a week (which went down in a van) then back home on the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 09-Jun-2011, 15:06
Replies: 7
Views: 7,553
Posted By BDG
What Monty and John said. What great bike,...

What Monty and John said.

What great bike, brilliant road bike but utter crap off road.

Early niggles with the centre stand arm being too long sorted by hack saw and a bit of welding.

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2009, 14:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,753
Posted By BDG
If it's not the alarm, then i'd blame Nelly for...

If it's not the alarm, then i'd blame Nelly for being a useless good for nothing layabout living in England instead of Jersey
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Feb-2009, 15:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,753
Posted By BDG
Just a thought, do you have an alarm fitted? You...

Just a thought, do you have an alarm fitted? You probabaly don't need one on the Channel Islands.

My 996R had a mystery problem like yours and it turned out to be the alarm at fault. I've seen been...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 24-May-2007, 14:48
Replies: 15
Views: 14,034
Posted By BDG
From memory i'm on 15 38 on my 6R. I did...

From memory i'm on 15 38 on my 6R.

I did briefly try a 14 tooth front to test the results before investing in a rentahl rear sprocket carrier. Larger rear sprocket for same results, less stress on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2007, 18:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,469
Posted By BDG
Excuse me for stateing the bleedin obvious but...

Excuse me for stateing the bleedin obvious but although torque wrenches are nice and long and therefore give good leverage, don't use them for loosening the nut off.
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Jan-2007, 16:24
Replies: 32
Views: 5,084
Posted By BDG
I'd love to be in 2 places at once as the BMF is...

I'd love to be in 2 places at once as the BMF is a good laff, but will have just back from Andorra on the bike, so if i go away so soon i may be in deeper poo than i normally am:lol:
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Dec-2006, 00:49
Replies: 21
Views: 7,934
Posted By BDG
Bastid, as in jammy bastid in the nicest possible...

Bastid, as in jammy bastid in the nicest possible sense:D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 25-Dec-2006, 01:47
Replies: 33
Views: 8,426
Posted By BDG
Gawd i'm glad i'm in the 0.1%:rolleyes:

Gawd i'm glad i'm in the 0.1%:rolleyes:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Dec-2006, 17:48
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By BDG
NO NO NO, it would fit far better on my bike:lol:

NO NO NO, it would fit far better on my bike:lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Dec-2006, 17:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,537
Posted By BDG
Welcome, nice of you to offer a drink. I'll have...

Welcome, nice of you to offer a drink. I'll have a bottle of meths and a brown paper bag to hide it please.

Baglux stuff is good, most dealers should be able to get it or try baglux direct on 01745...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2006, 16:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,030
Posted By BDG
If its really bad and old caked on gunge i'd soak...

If its really bad and old caked on gunge i'd soak it in parafin, agitate with a brush, then rub with a rag soaked in parafin to get the worst off.

Then spray with the wifes kitchen floor cleaner...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Nov-2006, 16:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,201
Posted By BDG
Wanted mono seat unit and seat for 749S

Its not for me, its for a mate, preferably in red.

Thanks
Forum: Stolen Bikes 21-Nov-2006, 00:42
Replies: 3
Views: 6,707
Posted By BDG
Mav this is certainly 1 time your baseball bat...

Mav this is certainly 1 time your baseball bat could be put to very good use
Forum: Stolen Bikes 21-Nov-2006, 00:40
Replies: 16
Views: 11,289
Posted By BDG
****ing *****

****ing *****
Forum: Hypermotard: 950 / 939 / 1100 / 796 19-Nov-2006, 00:13
Replies: 20
Views: 12,667
Posted By BDG
Great choice Antony and Everton, i'm jealous

Great choice Antony and Everton, i'm jealous
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 15:49
Replies: 60
Views: 18,471
Posted By BDG
I definately prefer the looks of the1098 over the...

I definately prefer the looks of the1098 over the 999, and can't wait to see it in the flesh, and ride one.

Would i swap it for the 996R?...mmmmmmmmmmmmm.........temptation:devil:

I think Ducati...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 15-Nov-2006, 17:48
Replies: 5
Views: 3,326
Posted By BDG
Shazaam, could you explain that properly and...

Shazaam, could you explain that properly and elaborate a bit more please.:lol:

Larry, i hope you're both keeping well and hope we all get a chance to meet up again, that was a very pleasant night,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2006, 14:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,889
Posted By BDG
Oh poo, i fell for it!:(

Oh poo, i fell for it!:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2006, 14:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,889
Posted By BDG
Too true Ray:lol: Thanks for the real answer...

Too true Ray:lol:

Thanks for the real answer Antonye
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2006, 12:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,889
Posted By BDG
My old SPS suffers from that problem, and my 996R...

My old SPS suffers from that problem, and my 996R is also starting to suffer the slight 'misting' as well.

I've tried riding round with main beam on to burn it off but that didn't work, so i'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2006, 00:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
Posted By BDG
Tony, i use Cornerspeed 01623 758877 though he is...

Tony, i use Cornerspeed 01623 758877 though he is probably an extra 500 yards away from your house than he is from mine:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Nov-2006, 00:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,603
Posted By BDG
Van Motorcycle seat works in Bradford do seats...

Van

Motorcycle seat works in Bradford do seats (surprise, surprise by the name) I'm sure they could supply some foam, don't have their number to hand but i'm sure google will.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Nov-2006, 17:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By BDG
Thats terrible news. so sorry to hear.

Thats terrible news. so sorry to hear.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Nov-2006, 12:14
Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Posted By BDG
It was brass monkey weather up here this morning,...

It was brass monkey weather up here this morning, but still enjoyed the ride in coz it was lovely bright sunshine, so with a bit a imagination and being well wraapped up i could imagine it being...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Nov-2006, 18:41
Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Posted By BDG
I'm VERY VERY jealous:(

I'm VERY VERY jealous:(
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Nov-2006, 19:09
Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Posted By BDG
Lily Sure am, still at work now, will be...

Lily

Sure am, still at work now, will be leaving here about 7 ish, let some fireworks off for the kids then pick TonyH up on the way down.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Nov-2006, 18:43
Replies: 24
Views: 4,942
Posted By BDG
I'm on the bike today and yes its definately a...

I'm on the bike today and yes its definately a bit chilly, roll on summer
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Nov-2006, 15:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,844
Posted By BDG
I fitted a better bulb, can't remember the exact...

I fitted a better bulb, can't remember the exact type, but not massively impressed.

iIthink in the case of the 996 type bikes the problem is more poor reflector design, i.e. the headlight looks...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 11:18
Replies: 32
Views: 12,269
Posted By BDG
Neither, just give the money to me, the warm...

Neither, just give the money to me, the warm inner glow that such generosity will generate will be far more satisfying, trust me.:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Oct-2006, 09:40
Replies: 195
Views: 42,924
Posted By BDG
SAy it in a northern accent Tony, that'll fool...

SAy it in a northern accent Tony, that'll fool any filter, so try bugga instead
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2006, 13:09
Replies: 195
Views: 42,924
Posted By BDG
1984 was a great year Tony, the summer of love...

1984 was a great year Tony, the summer of love when i was living in London, then swanning off round Europe on the bike for 3 months, charming all the foreign girlies, helping rid France of its wine...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 12:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,903
Posted By BDG
WHere did you go on your trip Harv? Don't worry...

WHere did you go on your trip Harv?

Don't worry i'll be taking the camera
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 11:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,903
Posted By BDG
Harv your 3rd pic reminds me of what we're doing...

Harv your 3rd pic reminds me of what we're doing this weekend. Trail riding from MAnchester upto Northumberland, stay overnight, then trail ride back, yeeha and the weather forecast is good as well:D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 11:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,903
Posted By BDG
Glad you enjoyed it, i've raved about off road...

Glad you enjoyed it, i've raved about off road for years, so much fun.

Bet you experienced something like this:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2006, 10:54
Replies: 195
Views: 42,924
Posted By BDG
Goes to show there has been some improvements of...

Goes to show there has been some improvements of late despite the recent bickering:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 16:48
Replies: 43
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Views: 5,495
Posted By BDG
BOOM!

BOOM!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Oct-2006, 16:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,373
Posted By BDG
Total respect Istanbulian for doing that, i love...

Total respect Istanbulian for doing that, i love the leisurely 3 day return comment. Top man.:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2006, 12:27
Replies: 25
Views: 4,373
Posted By BDG
Van interesting comments about types of bikes and...

Van interesting comments about types of bikes and their uses. I love using the 996 for trips to Europe, but i use the term 'touring' loosely as that sums up visions of droning down motorways.

My...
Forum: Tyres 02-Oct-2006, 01:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,526
Posted By BDG
IMHO the 010 is a good tyre, had them on few...

IMHO the 010 is a good tyre, had them on few bikes and pleased with them.

The 54 is an old sports touring tyre, worked very well on the road but went on the track once and not great after a few...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2006, 01:16
Replies: 25
Views: 4,373
Posted By BDG
Ventura pic

Ventura pic
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Sep-2006, 01:13
Replies: 25
Views: 4,373
Posted By BDG
Thirded, Ventura, throwaway the throwovers!

Thirded, Ventura, throwaway the throwovers!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Sep-2006, 01:11
Replies: 28
Views: 7,675
Posted By BDG
Yea we all know:lol:

Yea we all know:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Sep-2006, 01:10
Replies: 28
Views: 7,675
Posted By BDG
Another totally irrelevant vote for 950 KTM's...

Another totally irrelevant vote for 950 KTM's here as well, however back to the question, for your budget avoid anything european, its gotta be a DRZ400 or a Yam WR400/426/450, though you'll be at...
Forum: Tyres 21-Sep-2006, 11:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,201
Posted By BDG
Cheers guys. if they can cope with your weight...

Cheers guys.

if they can cope with your weight Dibble they should be fine for my svelte comapct figure:lol: and they're FREE:D
Forum: Tyres 20-Sep-2006, 18:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,201
Posted By BDG
Anyone tried Bridgestone 014 or 012ss on 996 please

Jammy person that i am, i've got the choice of a free set of Bridgestone tyres for the 996.

I haven't used Bridgestones since the 010's on my ST4s and was happy with them, been on Diablo's on the...
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