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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-May-2006, 14:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By hooley
So, this would be the bloke who is retiring on...

So, this would be the bloke who is retiring on medical grounds then??????

Lulling the opposition into a false sense of security???

Jas
:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 17:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,205
Posted By hooley
JHP ECU chips are about £30 if my memory serves...

JHP ECU chips are about £30 if my memory serves me (which it usually doesn't)

Jas
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2006, 11:08
Replies: 56
Views: 7,902
Posted By hooley
Mate, At least it means you will have fewer...

Mate,

At least it means you will have fewer repair bills this season
:devil:

:burn:
I'm also assuming that you now will also be retiring from the BHCN 'Road Race' series as well?

Jas:bouncy:
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 13-Apr-2006, 23:41
Replies: 2
Views: 5,870
Posted By hooley
Alarm fitter?? Herts/Bucks

All,

Anyone recommend an alarm fitter in/or around west herts/ east bucks (Aylesbury-Watford) area.....

....got a new Datatool S4 needs fitting.

Cheers
Jas
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2006, 11:17
Replies: 45
Views: 7,187
Posted By hooley
Weeksy, I'm thinking the same as yourself, I've...

Weeksy,

I'm thinking the same as yourself, I've got a 916 and very happy with it I am, but would like just a few more ponies. The reason I own the bike, is.... (I'm justifying this to my wife and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2006, 11:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By hooley
Snapped bolt - clever ideas for removal required

Arrgghh.....:flame:

Ok, we've all been there.

Fettling the bike ready for the start of the season, every fluid changed, new bits of bling installed. Looking good, then....

Two last things to do in...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2006, 21:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By hooley
Mines definately a road bike. so need them Any...

Mines definately a road bike. so need them

Any other suggestions???

Anyone got any old scratched mirrors - I want to try to cut them and mount some LED strips

Jas
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2006, 18:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By hooley
Help - Front indicator repositioning...

All,

Just got some lovely spangly new carbon-fibre air-tubes...... one slight problem - where do I put the indicators???

I know you can get ones that have provision for mounting them in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2006, 00:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,243
Posted By hooley
Where the fook do you find things like that???? I...

Where the fook do you find things like that????
I thought I was doing well, 5.5k miles 916 with a few tasty carbon bits and 5-spoke marchesinis for 3k....

Where the hell do you find a 748 for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2006, 18:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By hooley
Give Nelly a shout. He has some decent stuff,...

Give Nelly a shout. He has some decent stuff, much more robust than the first ones I bought.

I initially bought some of the cheaper ones, and after an 'enthusiastic' ride out with the BHC crew one...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 11:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,271
Posted By hooley
If you've gone for the LED type indicators then...

If you've gone for the LED type indicators then Hein Gericke sell the resistors (couple of quid for 2) you'll need 2 (one for the left and one for the right) and apply them across the +ve to -ve to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 23:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By hooley
Thankfully not me.... Got a possible engine...

Thankfully not me....

Got a possible engine offer from a broken bike..this is why i'm asking, trying to predict a 'worst-case scenario' before I make an offer.

No problem with my little old 916,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 20:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By hooley
Hypothetical damage...clutch

Ok,

A ducati goes down the road on it's right hand side, minimal damage, but as there was no clutch cover, some of the clutch bolts and springs bit the dust....

Hypothetically how much...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2005, 23:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By hooley
Tooled-up.com have good prices and very good...

Tooled-up.com have good prices and very good service - give them a try

http://www.kelkoo.co.uk/ctl/do/search?fromform=true&siteSearchQuery=tool+socket+36mm

This should help - depends what drive you...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Jul-2005, 13:27
Replies: 33
Views: 3,422
Posted By hooley
Do the words 'Torrential Rain' mean...

Do the words 'Torrential Rain' mean anything???

The forecast for Louth isn't too hot for Monday. :flame:

How much do those 'Brolly girls' cost to run alongside us as we teeter around the track at 5...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 20:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,422
Posted By hooley
http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?t...

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=9331


Try this....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 20:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,422
Posted By hooley
Pants - welcome (great name - were you an...

Pants - welcome (great name - were you an unwanted child?)

Try a search for a post from Shazaam (a wizened member of the DSC) on checklist before purchase - you may need to set aside some time to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jul-2005, 15:55
Replies: 127
Views: 24,464
Posted By hooley
I know it's a little early to think these...

I know it's a little early to think these thoughts........but.....

Just checked
the weather for Louth mon 25th July (http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Louth&day=6)

And...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Jul-2005, 23:29
Replies: 89
Views: 17,828
Posted By hooley
11 years, 1992 KR1s - Bought as in 4 boxes for...

11 years,

1992 KR1s - Bought as in 4 boxes for 200 notes (16,000 miles) Went BANG! Big stylee on a roundabout. Still got the gravel rash scar.
1989 UK-spec Honda VFR400R NC30 - (18,000...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jul-2005, 00:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
Posted By hooley
Weather for Kent from Metcheck.com Mon 3:00 13...

Weather for Kent from Metcheck.com

Mon 3:00 13 °c 13 °c 9.2 mm Torrential 100 % 7 mph
Mon 6:00 12 °c 13 °c 11.6 mm V Heavy 100 % 9 mph
Mon 9:00 16 °c 17 °c 0 mm V Light 80 % 9 mph
Mon 12:00...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Jul-2005, 23:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,105
Posted By hooley
Broggins.... sorry I don't know you, but now I'm...

Broggins.... sorry I don't know you, but now I'm so jealous I really don't want to know you. Git - What did I do.....went to work. Bugg3r must try harder....You've set the bar very high.

Jas

:devil:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 19:07
Replies: 23
Views: 2,376
Posted By hooley
Is this some form of new way of attracting a...

Is this some form of new way of attracting a certain kind of sponsorship? Does it involve hands on hips, pouting and calling everyone 'luvvie'?

Just curious (but not in that way!!!)

Jas :burn:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2005, 23:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,003
Posted By hooley
Dom, There's a company up in Nottingham that...

Dom,

There's a company up in Nottingham that make them for loads of bike racing crews, not cheap though, and getting the stitching done gets expensive as each logo requires a disc to be made - about...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 19:04
Replies: 21
Views: 2,259
Posted By hooley
Try Baines racing at Silverstone...got mine from...

Try Baines racing at Silverstone...got mine from there and they carry them in stock
Not sure of the no.

Hope it helps all you non-cheapskates

Jas
Forum: Tyres 26-Jun-2005, 22:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,994
Posted By hooley
Got a pair of the Supercorsa's (not pro) and have...

Got a pair of the Supercorsa's (not pro) and have got a trackday (DSC @Snetterton) and about 1500 miles out of them, need some more very soon.....

Supreme grip, so the pro's must be very good - I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jun-2005, 19:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,280
Posted By hooley
Lee, Are you doing the Trackday??? I am, so...

Lee,

Are you doing the Trackday???

I am, so need to be there at 8.30 at the latest really...

So it'll be 8.40 , with a manic last minute dash....

:sing:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jun-2005, 12:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,280
Posted By hooley
Paul, I'm leaving Tring (the other side of...

Paul,

I'm leaving Tring (the other side of Herts) at about 6.15-ish, and will be passing north of Stevenage at around 7.00ish, do you think you're leaving a bit early??? Should only be about 65...
Forum: Tyres 23-Jun-2005, 19:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,713
Posted By hooley
Tyre pressures for 916 at Snett this w/e??

Okay, novice question.......

Pirelli Dragon Corsas, 180 rear, part worn in centre. hoping to be very worn all round.
Snetterton weather - debateable, but looking like 17 celcius and a small amount...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-May-2005, 00:14
Replies: 25
Views: 2,856
Posted By hooley
The .********..Police are actually looking for...

The .********..Police are actually looking for the BS marks to prove it is a road legal can, so a legal can without the correct stamps, that doesn't sound too loud (as they are also cute to the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2005, 23:59
Replies: 36
Views: 4,137
Posted By hooley
TP - Cheers. Or an alternative way you could...

TP - Cheers.

Or an alternative way you could have put it.........
'Try reading the other paperwork that came with last weeks' Pronto'

Ahhhhhhhhhh

Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only muppet on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2005, 23:15
Replies: 36
Views: 4,137
Posted By hooley
Okay, for the terminally thick amongst us...

Okay, for the terminally thick amongst us (me!).............

When?..........is it a 1/2 day?........how much?..........is it suitable for a novice?...........any more info?

Cheers
Jas
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-May-2005, 00:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,663
Posted By hooley
Keefy Any results from the SoT...

Keefy

Any results from the SoT races??

Cheers
Jas
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2005, 00:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,962
Posted By hooley
http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/cadwell-park/eve...

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/cadwell-park/events/event-details.asp?ProductID=615

09.00 Ducati Desmo Due - UNTIMED
09.15 Sunday Only
09.30 Supermoto
09.45 Ducati Desmo Due - TIMED ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2005, 19:04
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By hooley
Does that really say 'Hymen"? :):roll::)

Does that really say 'Hymen"?

:):roll::)
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2005, 22:15
Replies: 46
Views: 6,442
Posted By hooley
If he's lending you an air-fed mask, because...

If he's lending you an air-fed mask, because 2-pack paint gives off cyanide gas, and most require baking to harden the paint - you'll be fine.

A full fairing and seat unit will need about a litre...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2005, 16:44
Replies: 46
Views: 6,442
Posted By hooley
I get car paint from several sources - a local...

I get car paint from several sources - a local car bodyshop suppliers in Hemel, but try www.paints4u.com (http://www.paints4u.com) - you'll need single pack paint, respective thinners and lacquer...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2005, 00:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,275
Posted By hooley
Will a 996 airbox fit a \'98 916?

As title,

Will a 996 airbox fit a 1998 916 BiPosto?

Cheers in advance
Jas
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2005, 18:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,673
Posted By hooley
Got mine from Ducati themselves....have you...

Got mine from Ducati themselves....have you tried??

Mine were sick squid each, but worth it

Jas
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Apr-2005, 18:20
Replies: 25
Views: 2,939
Posted By hooley
Jools, Need a hand on the other end of that...

Jools,

Need a hand on the other end of that stretcher??? - how many stretchers are you thinking it'll take??

:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Apr-2005, 23:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By hooley
Got a carbon one with a v. small hole (caused by...

Got a carbon one with a v. small hole (caused by the rear wheel rubbing on it) now covered with a Ducati Corse sticker that I'm looking to offload.......

Open to offers. Let me know and I'll send...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 23:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By hooley
Next tip of the day...... If you've got a M.O.T....

Next tip of the day......

If you've got a M.O.T. with the steering angle set in the 'RACE' position, then place a small jubilee clip over the front steering lock (just under the front headlamp...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2005, 00:38
Replies: 43
Views: 4,932
Posted By hooley
Making sure the tyres are at the right...

Making sure the tyres are at the right pressure................

Jas
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 11:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By hooley
Unless I find a 'friendly' MOT centre near...

Unless I find a 'friendly' MOT centre near me......

Took mine in yesterday, first thing they did was check for steering lock - Failed. 15.50 please.
Bugg3r. Ars3.

J.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2005, 11:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,395
Posted By hooley
Steering head angle - C-spanner size??

All,

M.O.T time of year rapidly approaches, and I've got to return my 916's steering head angle to the road position.

Anyone know of the size of the c-spanner for this?
Also anyone know of where to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Mar-2005, 23:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,165
Posted By hooley
Silverstone is a doddle, and some very good roads...

Silverstone is a doddle, and some very good roads to get to it too

Any organisers you recommend?? I know there are loads about.

Basically want low numbers and lots of time on track, broken up a bit...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Mar-2005, 23:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,165
Posted By hooley
Trackday novice - which track???

All,

Got a 916, so want to abuse it in the manner it was intended by Sr Tamburini......so......

Which track for a trackday novice?

I live in Tring (herts) and want to ride to the event, so not too...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2005, 22:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,918
Posted By hooley
Late DD entry bike?

Saw this on e-bay and thought of you lot..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9919&item=4537236515&rd=1

Jas:sing:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2005, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,261
Posted By hooley
Jools, I'm off to the US (Pittsburgh) in a few...

Jools,

I'm off to the US (Pittsburgh) in a few weeks.
You can get them sent to my hotel if you need to & I'll bring them back and send them to you...

Let me know
Jas (Hooley)

Glyn - open to you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2005, 12:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By hooley
Sorry to start all this... It was my initial...

Sorry to start all this...

It was my initial paranoia that I have been sold an import (yes....I know they are all imports - from Italy) or a machine that had had the clocks changed including the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 23:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By hooley
Temp gauge - farenheit??????

Just looked at the temperature gauge on my 916....it's in farenheit.

I've got a 1997 916, are these US clocks? or are they all like this?

Jas
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