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Forum: Tyres 22-Dec-2009, 13:18
Replies: 12
Views: 12,762
Posted By Chris Wood
Modern race tyres i think John - Dunlop NTechs...

Modern race tyres i think John - Dunlop NTechs are designed to have very low PSI when cold.

Yours above seem high to me - I always run 32/32 cold on my 916, drop to 30/30 on track.

On the DD bikes...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 15-Dec-2009, 14:31
Replies: 102
Views: 31,932
Posted By Chris Wood
39'c tomorrow, just had a swim in the pool...

39'c tomorrow, just had a swim in the pool tonight. lovely.

Sorry, as you were.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Dec-2009, 03:32
Replies: 59
Views: 8,301
Posted By Chris Wood
Nice one. I'm a fan of the pink lady too...Great...

Nice one. I'm a fan of the pink lady too...Great post.

Its good that DD still generates the off season whingefest..

Can you go race yet?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2009, 14:22
Replies: 59
Views: 8,301
Posted By Chris Wood
Apples, apples and apples. I'm not convinced we...

Apples, apples and apples.

I'm not convinced we are all talking about the same thing.

DD - simple and basic class with good history of numbers.
848's - NEW and unproven class - expensive to get in...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 09-Dec-2009, 13:19
Replies: 102
Views: 31,932
Posted By Chris Wood
Talking Size matters?

Word...bitches...

From me...1000 miles to Eastern Creek, 700 miles to Phillip Island: my local, Mallala (like Snetterton) 50 miles away.

You guys have 3 local GP/WSB tracks, and Oulton, Cadwell,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Nov-2009, 05:04
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
Policing costs money. Lose as much weight as you...

Policing costs money.
Lose as much weight as you can then, off bike and rider.
Racing is racing, don't worry about the classes, just beat the guy in front of you.
oh...and have fun!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2009, 12:16
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
Most people like pancakes. Flour, eggs, milk....

Most people like pancakes.
Flour, eggs, milk.
Simple.
Everyone should eat pancakes, and have a great time.
Long live the pancake.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2009, 08:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,171
Posted By Chris Wood
Thanks - I will contact them to ask. I had done...

Thanks - I will contact them to ask.

I had done the net search, but challenged on the part number details too.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2009, 13:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,171
Posted By Chris Wood
Question Regina Chain question?

135 ORNV4W-104 Racing is on the label.

is it a 525 or 520? as I need a split link for it?

Recommendations, thoughts?
Forum: New User Introductions 25-Oct-2009, 01:04
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Chris Wood
Hey, like that!

Hey, like that!
Forum: New User Introductions 24-Oct-2009, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,023
Posted By Chris Wood
Classic. Look after it, spend money, ride it!!...

Classic. Look after it, spend money, ride it!! Enjoy
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2009, 14:44
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Question Break it in HARD?

Yep got that, nice article...any opinions or views.

I'd appreciate anyone's comments on this, is it good in theory, as long as its not my engine, or does it make good sense?

My engine is NEW,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2009, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,253
Posted By Chris Wood
Cheers all, I have made a contact here, I shall...

Cheers all,

I have made a contact here, I shall check it out and be in touch with you Ant if I need.

Chris
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2009, 13:34
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
It runs, it runs....oh yes! ran it up to temp,...

It runs, it runs....oh yes! ran it up to temp, sounds and looks good!

All back together, a couple of issues, was a non starter at first. Have always used a slave battery to give it some oomphh, but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Oct-2009, 13:27
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Nearly correct! 1962 Giulietta...

Nearly correct! 1962 Giulietta model...resurrected from a barn, was in horrible condition. My father's work in progress, Ducati red though!

Lucky to be able to work in the garage, 8 car size, my dad...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Oct-2009, 12:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,414
Posted By Chris Wood
Start as you mean to go one, surely.....what's...

Start as you mean to go one, surely.....what's the worst that could happen?

Congrats by the way....:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2009, 03:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,253
Posted By Chris Wood
Question Samco hoses - by the length...

Anyone got some or know who can supply.

Samco Blue hose - 600mm*25mm dia in silicone.

Ta

Chris
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2009, 10:44
Replies: 13
Views: 1,917
Posted By Chris Wood
Talking IIRC it was snowing during the briefing that day!

IIRC it was snowing during the briefing that day!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2009, 09:55
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
You can't and won't please all of the people all...

You can't and won't please all of the people all of the time.

The forum can't win, it is accused of being too serious, then not serious enough?

There is a structured process in place for the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2009, 08:15
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
The book is now closed and will soon be paying...

The book is now closed and will soon be paying out on this bad boy going over 100!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2009, 06:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,917
Posted By Chris Wood
Silverstone has been on the early season DD test...

Silverstone has been on the early season DD test calander for years, and always in the wet IIRC.

Nice pits/paddock set up keeps you dry though!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2009, 00:13
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
Free the Maxxis 6!!

Free the Maxxis 6!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2009, 12:57
Replies: 18
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chris Wood
Great news. Tell him to harden up and get back...

Great news.

Tell him to harden up and get back in the pool and the track!!!:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2009, 12:56
Replies: 160
Views: 148,487
Posted By Chris Wood
Lets go for the 100 post again with this one!

Lets go for the 100 post again with this one!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2009, 14:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Posted By Chris Wood
Tried ebay?:lol:

Tried ebay?:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2009, 14:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Posted By Chris Wood
Talking Got it, fuel flow will always be in the right...

Got it, fuel flow will always be in the right direction, either way.

Cheers Kev.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2009, 15:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Posted By Chris Wood
Cheers Skids. I guessed as much. Fuel filter...

Cheers Skids.

I guessed as much.

Fuel filter is two way then?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2009, 14:21
Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Posted By Chris Wood
Wink I hope not? wait I'll check for you. Should I...

I hope not? wait I'll check for you.

Should I ask at my first race...'do we race clockwise or anti?'
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2009, 14:19
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Ok, I didn't get it done yet. My coolant system...

Ok, I didn't get it done yet.

My coolant system is non std, so Samcos don't fit yet.

I broke two brackets, not using a torque wrench, damn...

Just need to remove wheels for repainting (no more...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2009, 14:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,620
Posted By Chris Wood
Question Fuel flow? Which direction around the airbox?

OK....my fuel hoses are not labeled, the base of the fuel pump is though.

My question, when looking at the airbox, which way should the fuel flow, clockwise or anti? ie. In to the vert cyl first...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2009, 01:49
Replies: 21
Views: 11,862
Posted By Chris Wood
Like the pic, looks nasty! Good stuff on...

Like the pic, looks nasty!

Good stuff on Durbhans website too. Lightweight all the way.

Looking forward to seeing the end result, whatever it is. A great list of goodies ready to go in.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2009, 01:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,249
Posted By Chris Wood
A great advert for WHY!!? Well done Scott, a...

A great advert for WHY!!?

Well done Scott, a trophy is on its way for you and your dad I'm sure.

Nice one.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2009, 12:36
Replies: 29
Views: 3,793
Posted By Chris Wood
No need to justify it! If you adjust any spending...

No need to justify it! If you adjust any spending over the life of your mortgage, it costs pennies a month.

Perfect solution!:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2009, 12:31
Replies: 29
Views: 3,793
Posted By Chris Wood
How many rounds then Kev. After 3 seasons, I'd...

How many rounds then Kev.

After 3 seasons, I'd say it was 500gbp a round including everything required for the season. Trackdays, extra races, crash damage, etc.

Sure, you can get away with less,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2009, 01:30
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Yep, thats todays job. Bottom of pics..near...

Yep, thats todays job.

Bottom of pics..near front wheel, fresh in the bag.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2009, 01:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By Chris Wood
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t...

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=80749
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2009, 01:24
Replies: 43
Views: 13,312
Posted By Chris Wood
There has been known to be some Scottish tunes...

There has been known to be some Scottish tunes banging out in the paddock years previously....make you feel at home amongst the mustaches and leather chaps!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2009, 01:17
Replies: 43
Views: 13,312
Posted By Chris Wood
WJB. Just do It! Whats the worst that could...

WJB. Just do It!

Whats the worst that could happen?

About time you showed the DD crowd what for!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2009, 16:08
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Standby Chaz.....I'm having trouble getting the...

Standby Chaz.....I'm having trouble getting the beer:lol:

A nice shiraz be ok?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2009, 16:05
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Talking End of day 1 Results with photos....

Starting from here:


http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg267/ducsenna/PA070078.jpg

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg267/ducsenna/PA070079.jpg
...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Oct-2009, 01:00
Replies: 22
Views: 3,712
Posted By Chris Wood
Great stuff Trudi, well done. As before, you get...

Great stuff Trudi, well done.

As before, you get what you give.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2009, 14:21
Replies: 23
Views: 6,688
Posted By Chris Wood
Talking Rebuilding my 748RS

Story so far:

My 748RS did a big end at Gaudix in Feb 2008.

The bike - minus engine - was shipped to Aus in June 2008.

I had the engine rebuilt with extras in Summer 2008, shipped to Aus in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 14:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chris Wood
Weekend 24/25th April Silverstone Weekend 9/10th...

Weekend 24/25th April Silverstone
Weekend 9/10th May Anglesey
Weekend 25/26th June Pembrey
Saturday 10th July Oulton Park
Weekend 31st July 1st August Cadwell Park
Saturday 11th September ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 14:01
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By Chris Wood
Give that man a man bag ' gucci ' class and let...

Give that man a man bag ' gucci ' class and let him really go for it!!

Top work Sam, well done.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 13:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,731
Posted By Chris Wood
Once again Timee, you have proved your pen is...

Once again Timee, you have proved your pen is mightier than your sword, you will need to have some kids to prove the sword point though!

Good work all round Otei, top racing and keeping the fans...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 13:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By Chris Wood
Roll Call Please: (L-R) Tonio - never happy...

Roll Call Please: (L-R)

Tonio - never happy frenchman
TP - wheelie merchant
Andy?? - AK CK's first rider?
?? - lovely lady moved to Aussie
NickB - is that a GP style 'tear off' novice?!
PaulP...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Oct-2009, 13:40
Replies: 40
Views: 14,686
Posted By Chris Wood
'Who's the fast guy on the SS without the lights...

'Who's the fast guy on the SS without the lights then?' That was my first impression of the new guy Andy in 06? I think.

You have always been consistent Andy, in person and in race or track mode,...
Forum: New User Introductions 04-Oct-2009, 06:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,931
Posted By Chris Wood
Like it, nice collection of bikes then!!

Like it, nice collection of bikes then!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Oct-2009, 16:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,250
Posted By Chris Wood
Excellent, looking forward....:lol: Cadwell in...

Excellent, looking forward....:lol:

Cadwell in March...brrrr
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Oct-2009, 08:31
Replies: 130
Views: 240,498
Posted By Chris Wood
I'm keen for this post to be a new DD record. ...

I'm keen for this post to be a new DD record.

1. I'm not sure the MT are banging on about keeping the costs down? It has been the ongoing principal in DD.

2. Crappy road tyres seem to have worked...
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