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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Dec-2006, 09:01
Replies: 35
Views: 5,816
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The clutck is a new Sigma development (was a...

The clutck is a new Sigma development (was a secret till I just blabbed it now!!).

It is based on the standard Sigma device but incorporates some of the ideas Neil Spalding picked up in the MotoGP...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Dec-2006, 08:55
Replies: 35
Views: 5,816
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I ran Sigma slipper clutch in 2006 and can...

I ran Sigma slipper clutch in 2006 and can recommend it - I will be running a Sigma clutck in my Thunderbike next year.

Mine was a 5 speed 620SS. The standard clutch has a tendency to grab when...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Nov-2006, 00:59
Replies: 26
Views: 3,008
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Happy Birthday mate. Best of luck with the 1098...

Happy Birthday mate. Best of luck with the 1098 and don't drink too much!!! Ho Ho.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Nov-2006, 22:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
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S h i t !!! Does that mean you want the peanuts...

S h i t !!! Does that mean you want the peanuts back?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2006, 23:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,423
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So long, and thanks for all the fish

Well, the 620 has moved and and so am I. There's a 748R with my name on it so it's off to Thunderbikes next year.

DD is a special series; the regulations ensure close and even competition, the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2006, 10:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
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Ducati Performance one for 916/996 family fit -...

Ducati Performance one for 916/996 family fit - if you use the top and bottom mounting holes - but they give quite a high foot position. i raced with these but reverted to standard pegs towards the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2006, 22:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,953
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That would be Sanatogen - bugger too many tonic...

That would be Sanatogen - bugger too many tonic wines already.....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2006, 22:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,953
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I have onlt three things to say: 1. My teeth...

I have onlt three things to say:

1. My teeth are ALL MY OWN
2. Good job I binned it on the right; the Titanium Hip on the left makes wunderful sparks!!
3. What's so funny about Sanatoken?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2006, 20:56
Replies: 26
Views: 3,672
Posted By the old man
We get so full of our own DSC stuff it's easy to...

We get so full of our own DSC stuff it's easy to forget what a great job New Era (and more importantly; the New Era people) do.

Welcome to the bulletin board and a BIG THANKS to you and your...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 01:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,036
Posted By the old man
I wish I had half your energy and enthusiasm and...

I wish I had half your energy and enthusiasm and you certainly earned the wine.

Very well done (and thanks for the clip-on; couldn't have raced - and got 2nd in championship - without it).
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2006, 00:04
Replies: 31
Views: 3,838
Posted By the old man
Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tika Massala, Pillau Rice,...

Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tika Massala, Pillau Rice, Chana Massala, Peshwari Nan - it was get back to the paddock quick or mess me leathers!!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
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So long and thanks for all the...

So long and thanks for all the peanuts....

Saying good bye to the CK/AK entourage (and a number of other great people including Chas, Dom, Kyle, Ali B (and many more but I'm **** at remembering...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 22:46
Replies: 31
Views: 3,838
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South touching sentements; I'm flattered.........

South touching sentements; I'm flattered...... now if someone was looking for a rider next year.....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Oct-2006, 20:00
Replies: 83
Views: 17,476
Posted By the old man
Don't eat Pork. Pig's a filthyanimal and I don't...

Don't eat Pork. Pig's a filthyanimal and I don't eat filthy animals. Pigs sleep and root in **** - that's a filthy animal.

I don't eat anything unless it has sence enough to disregard its own...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Sep-2006, 21:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,060
Posted By the old man
2 Cases Of Wine Free

2 CASES OF WINE FREE - to the top Novices in Classes A & B.

For those that didn't know, 999-LOCKS is awarding a mixed cae of 6 bottles of wine (approx £60 a case so not Tesco's plonk!!) to the top...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Sep-2006, 00:43
Replies: 44
Views: 4,408
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C U Thu night (late!!!) and you know me and curry.

C U Thu night (late!!!) and you know me and curry.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Sep-2006, 00:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
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I will be there - trophies would be nice.

I will be there - trophies would be nice.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Sep-2006, 22:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
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I have one of them there Sigma slippa clutches on...

I have one of them there Sigma slippa clutches on my old 5 speed 620SS (aptc not an opption without going to a 6 speed cluster).
I'm old school and blip the throttle on downshifts (while applying...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 23:14
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
Posted By the old man
It's me age - my hand shook

It's me age - my hand shook
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 22:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
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Don't get excited, Geoff just wanted to wish me a...

Don't get excited, Geoff just wanted to wish me a Happy Birthday and best of luck.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 22:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
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Don't get excited, Geoff just wanted to wish me a...

Don't get excited, Geoff just wanted to wish me a Happy Birthday and best of luck.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 00:25
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
Posted By the old man
Think someone forgot to bring them ...

Think someone forgot to bring them ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 00:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By the old man
Kyle, you're a gent - but I've started having...

Kyle, you're a gent - but I've started having this dream....

"I'm riding along and look in my mirror - there's this yellow bike. I speed up a bit, look in my mirror - there's this yellow bike. I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 23:58
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
Posted By the old man
That's nice that is - Dad. (Ta for all the tea...

That's nice that is - Dad.

(Ta for all the tea and wine and beeer and stuff, and use of the awning and lifting it on and off the stand and the plate for my curry and ... anything I forgot)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 23:46
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
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At my age its the amount of lift and the stroke...

At my age its the amount of lift and the stroke you got to keep an eye on!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 00:34
Replies: 29
Views: 3,889
Posted By the old man
#42 - the Old Man - DD Bike for Sale

2nd in the championship (at moment).

Race winner, pole position on both race days and a fastest lap at Snetterton.

Pole and fastest lap at Oulton (only DD bike to go under 2.00 minutes and current...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Aug-2006, 21:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By the old man
620 Sport DD Bike FOR SALE

Have decided this will be my last season in DD so my trusty Silever #42 bike will be for sale after the final Cadwell round.

Anyone interested in the Oulton Park Lap Record holder don't hesitate to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2006, 23:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By the old man
Had some mild slip on the 620 early last season -...

Had some mild slip on the 620 early last season - as I think did quite a few others. Typical remedy is to insert a plain plate in the centre of the pack. Worked for me.

Or get a slipper clutch from...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 23:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,671
Posted By the old man
No sour grapes or anything but.... you'd think...

No sour grapes or anything but.... you'd think she'd get that nose sorted
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 23:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,052
Posted By the old man
Bad news but it explains the FAT FINGERS. Rally...

Bad news but it explains the FAT FINGERS. Rally sorry to hear and it underlines your performance at Oulton.

I wont be at Donny but here's hoping you're out there fighting at Snett and Cadders -...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jun-2006, 21:28
Replies: 58
Views: 7,066
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i was under the impression that the two...

i was under the impression that the two non-points races were a printing error left over from when we were debating the two short / one long race question.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jun-2006, 17:12
Replies: 43
Views: 5,630
Posted By the old man
i'll have one two

i'll have one two
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-May-2006, 22:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,093
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Was best on 160bhp pro-bike before they put in...

Was best on 160bhp pro-bike before they put in any of the chicanes - all that's left these days are the bumps!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-May-2006, 22:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,432
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Yea and I believe my horoscope in the daily...

Yea and I believe my horoscope in the daily paper!!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-May-2006, 19:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By the old man
you have my sympathies. i was taken out by a...

you have my sympathies. i was taken out by a nobber at Donington last year - week before the race and £600 of damage.

if these guys think they are so great they should be racing - actually what...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-May-2006, 22:27
Replies: 74
Views: 10,449
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Doms right ; I'll be back.

Doms right ; I'll be back.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-May-2006, 22:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
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Thanks for the compliment Ali. With hindsight i...

Thanks for the compliment Ali.

With hindsight i think main cause of the slide at Assen was the crosswind as it was only that corner that gave me trouble and it happened a number of times - but not...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2006, 22:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,390
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best event i've competed in in 7 years. and...

best event i've competed in in 7 years. and everythign everybody else said as well.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-May-2006, 11:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,379
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Just want to add my thanks. Had my first Brolly...

Just want to add my thanks.

Had my first Brolly Dolly (if you see what I mean), had a long chat with Mr Terblanche, saw some amazing / crazy machinery and got to race Assen!

A truly special event...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Apr-2006, 13:41
Replies: 22
Views: 3,031
Posted By the old man
will someone please buy this bike.

will someone please buy this bike.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2006, 01:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,730
Posted By the old man
Sorry to hear about your excursion but glad...

Sorry to hear about your excursion but glad you're basicall OK.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2006, 00:54
Replies: 31
Views: 3,625
Posted By the old man
happy to have my brain picked

happy to have my brain picked
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2006, 13:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,244
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Ace race bike transporter for sale

well almost!

i'm selling my trusty Fiesta Diesel Van - complete with towbar; great for hauling three bike trailer and all your kit.

there's a more detailed posting on the 'for sale' thread if you...
Forum: Monsters 17-Feb-2006, 19:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
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call me what you like - but i wish i could make...

call me what you like - but i wish i could make sense of this stoopid exhaust.

it all squares up lovelly now but i had to trim 10mm of the r/h pipe where it slips into the manifold!!

aint monsters...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Feb-2006, 18:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,520
Posted By the old man
There's also a practice day on the Friday (24th),...

There's also a practice day on the Friday (24th), £75 I think. Plus £110 for SOT on Sat & £110 for DD on Sunday. F.. me! Skint again.
Forum: Monsters 16-Feb-2006, 18:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Posted By the old man
Unfortunately, yes. The silecer bracket slots...

Unfortunately, yes.

The silecer bracket slots (where it bolts to the can) allow vertical / rotational movement. my problem is I need fore / aft movement. The bracket (where it bolts to the footpeg...
Forum: Monsters 16-Feb-2006, 14:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Posted By the old man
Asymetrical exhaust?!! Am I a NUMPTY?

fitting brand new DP (Termi) exhaust to 900Sie and the right can / link pipe is too long - bolt hole in silencer bracket won't align with right footpeg carrier - if i shortened the link pipe (the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2006, 19:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,208
Posted By the old man
asside from the cost, racing is dangerous so it...

asside from the cost, racing is dangerous so it has to be your own decission.

that said, i understand your position - i get withdrawl symptoms in the off season as nothing; riding on the road, track...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Nov-2005, 09:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,041
Posted By the old man
I object in the stongest possible terms to my...

I object in the stongest possible terms to my unsolicited inclusion in the list of has-been contenders for this spurious title - on the grounds that I didn't fall off in a race (that's me f***ed for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Oct-2005, 01:27
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By the old man
620SS / 996 just goes into a Transit Connect with...

620SS / 996 just goes into a Transit Connect with the passenger seat folded flat. Connect is bigger than a Berlingo etc so the bike won't go straight into one of those; but diagonal it might (think...
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