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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2013, 14:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Posted By monty598
Khardung La

I did the Khardung La thing in 2011 for my 50th birthday with the Enduro Himalaya lot. Shimla to Leh in 2 weeks then up to Khardung La. Quite expensive with E.H. but the backup is impressive. I...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 29-Oct-2012, 14:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,350
Posted By monty598
Class A for sale

I'm selling mine too.

My ad was on the forum for a while but I've pulled it now as I'm in the process of preparing it to be 'ready to race' for next season.

It has 2 championship wins under it's...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 02-Dec-2011, 15:26
Replies: 26
Views: 5,885
Posted By monty598
Bemsee used to do the same. You didn't get your...

Bemsee used to do the same. You didn't get your trophy from a race day if you couldn't stay for the awards either.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 18:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By monty598
Me neither. Used up all my leave going up the...

Me neither. Used up all my leave going up the pointyest bits of the planet.:o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 18:07
Replies: 1
Views: 1,277
Posted By monty598
Cadwell Tyres

Does anyone know if our tyre man will be at Cadwell?

Steve H.
(Back from the Himalayas and a bit shell-shocked at having to go straight back to work. Will also have to re-learn the art of riding on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2011, 22:03
Replies: 29
Views: 3,087
Posted By monty598
Brands Entry

Well I intend to be there but I can't send my entry in yet.

I've had the letter from NE confirming membership, but no licence yet and no confirmation of DD entry so far.

Mind you, I only posted...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2011, 21:46
Replies: 83
Views: 14,949
Posted By monty598
Class A

Well you've cashed my cheque so can you add me to the class A list please?

As I said in my earlier post I'll not be at Mallory and a couple of others due to my 50th year travels.

I won't be at any...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2011, 19:29
Replies: 83
Views: 14,949
Posted By monty598
I'm in. Steve Hands #42 Class A. Not all rounds,...

I'm in.
Steve Hands #42 Class A.
Not all rounds, will miss at least 3.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2011, 17:41
Replies: 12
Views: 1,782
Posted By monty598
To race in DD, apart from the ACU licence fee, we...

To race in DD, apart from the ACU licence fee, we need:
DSD membership: £25
DD registration: £20
New Era membership: £25
Total: £70

To race in Minitwins, apart...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Feb-2010, 15:03
Replies: 17
Views: 4,547
Posted By monty598
Ex Andy Shep bike

Hi Kenoir,
Is this a recent acquisition or have you had it a while?
Steve.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Dec-2009, 02:47
Replies: 27
Views: 4,517
Posted By monty598
Thanks Chaz

Sorry to hear you're pulling out Chaz. You helped me out big time after my bike was nicked and I remain eternally grateful. You will be missed.

I'm still sorting out my finances for 2010 but I may...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2009, 12:13
Replies: 40
Views: 14,688
Posted By monty598
Big Heart Indeed

Hi Andy,
I've only just got back on the board so I knew nothing of this. Get well soon mate and I can't thank you enough for all your help in getting me back into racing.
Steve.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Sep-2009, 01:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,571
Posted By monty598
Stolen to order

Wasn't kids, it was 3 or 4 adults. I think it was a misguided stolen-to-order job. Someone who's seen it briefly tells his mate it's a 1098 etc. They broke into the house and searched for and took...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Sep-2009, 17:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,571
Posted By monty598
STOLEN - DD Class A Race Bike

Stolen from my garage in West Bridgford, Nottingham
Stratford Rd / Avon Gardens area circa 10:30pm 31/08/09


Ducati 620 DesmoDue Class A Race bike.

This was Andy Sheppard's 2008 race bike so should...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 02-Sep-2009, 17:17
Replies: 1
Views: 7,126
Posted By monty598
DD Class A Race Bike Stolen - Nottingham

Stolen from my garage in West Bridgford, Nottingham
Stratford Rd / Avon Gardens area circa 10:30pm 31/08/09


Ducati 620 DesmoDue Class A Race bike.

This was Andy Sheppard's 2008 race bike so should...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Aug-2009, 12:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,429
Posted By monty598
Not the only newbie

Good idea about the extra sighting laps Scott. You're definitely not the only newbie, it'll be my first race since 1991 and my first at CC since 1986 (my first ever race in fact, and I crashed...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2009, 21:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,655
Posted By monty598
Thanks for the tip, I shall see you there. I...

Thanks for the tip, I shall see you there.

I bought Andy56's last years bike so it should be all kosher.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2009, 15:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,655
Posted By monty598
At Last!!

Well I finally have a bike so I hope to be on the grid with you all at Castle Combe. That noise you can hear is the sound of my knees knocking. :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2009, 11:32
Replies: 59
Views: 9,343
Posted By monty598
I'll be there...

....just as soon as I've finished raising the funds to buy a bike. Just for once I'm being fiscally sensible and have decided that my entire year's racing, including buying the bike, van and gear,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Mar-2009, 00:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By monty598
Silverware

Thanks for the thoughts folks.

I'm not expecting any silverware, it's 17 years since there was any of those sort of goings-on. I'm just looking to have a bit of fun and not feel quite so...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Feb-2009, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By monty598
Class A vs Class B Performance

Hi All,

First thing, would a bike built for Class B be eligible to race in Class A?

Secondly, what sort of performance disadvantage would I be looking at if I entered a Class B bike in Class...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Feb-2009, 17:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,337
Posted By monty598
Aha. Pre-injection steel framed...

Aha. Pre-injection steel framed championship?

Might have to dust the old Montjuic off then.

Anyone know if classics are required to have the undertray catch tank thingy?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2009, 14:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By monty598
Right-oh folks, good to hear from you. I'm in...

Right-oh folks, good to hear from you. I'm in West Bridgford and work in MK. I'll be running #39 in Class A, assuming I'm successful in selling off a couple of bikes and a car so I can afford a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2009, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By monty598
Question Nottingham / East Mids DD Racers?

Are there any other DD racers or supporters based in the Nottingham / east mids area or am I the only one?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2009, 11:26
Replies: 26
Views: 3,294
Posted By monty598
Has everyone gone soft since I packed in racing...

Has everyone gone soft since I packed in racing 17 years ago? Getting there was all part of the fun and everyone slept in their vans or campers at a 2-day meeting. Facilities at the circuits weren't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2009, 10:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,084
Posted By monty598
And here was me thinking I would be the...

And here was me thinking I would be the wrinkliest bod on the grid. Seems not since I'm still a couple of years shy of the big half-C. :o)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jan-2009, 11:10
Replies: 23
Views: 2,257
Posted By monty598
Thanks for all the replies guys (and gals?). I...

Thanks for all the replies guys (and gals?).

I do have one of my old national licences so that should do for documenrary evidence, and I've had a full road bike licence since 1981 so I should at...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2009, 17:16
Replies: 23
Views: 2,257
Posted By monty598
Which Class

Hi,

I used to hold a National licence but haven't raced since 1991. As the licence rules have changed a bit since then will I have to start off as a novice again?

If not, will I be eligible for...
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