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 17-Mar-2011, 09:59 | #1 |
| Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Monster 620ie, 916Bip, Suzuki Gs500 And a Ridgeback but I have to pedal that one  Posts: 1,000 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maidstone Mood: Scared! | |
| 17-Mar-2011, 10:49 | #3 |
| Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111  Posts: 13,054 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer (I know this wasn't the point of the original post, but it throws up an interesting discussion...) Someone, somewhere in the paddock will have the bits you need, and I'm sure they'll be willing to lend them to you... ...just make sure you give them back or replace them once you're done! It probably makes sense to have simple things like bars and maybe cheap replacement brake levers, footpegs and enough tape, cable ties and fasteners to replace damaged fairing! I always went on the premise that if I did something big enough to damage the bike in a major way (lost a wheel / bent a fork / etc) then I'd probably not be in a fit state to ride the next race anyway  I'd rather die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather, than screaming in terror like his passengers.- Jim Harkins Ducati 748S | Ducati Hypermotard 1100S | Ducati Panigale V4 SP #876 | 600-620SS DesmoDue Racebike #111 <-- Sold!! | |
| 17-Mar-2011, 12:32 | #4 |
| you know people will have most bits that are required, there was even a fibre glass kit available at Brands if you wanted to repair it Friday. Any way its Mallory next so you should be .... Maybe a van full of bits is a good idea.  I am sure that after last year you will have an adjusted attitude to rushing to the front. Mark | |
| 17-Mar-2011, 12:37 | #5 |
| Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada  Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk You can't carry enough spare parts! I've rebuilt some pretty badly damaged bikes in the paddock over the years both mine & others & saved a weekend for quite a few people. It's surprising what you can repair, make do or do without when the pressure is on. Most front runners are going to crash at some stage so be prepared PPPPPP  | |
| 17-Mar-2011, 13:11 | #6 |
| Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: Class A 620ssie #71 - 853 R/RS Dry - 748sp Wet  Posts: 725 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chester Mood: Green with envy | |
| 17-Mar-2011, 15:21 | #7 | |
| Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike  Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... Quote:
I'll hang around for you at Mallory then  I carry a fair amount too, 2 large boxes incl a fibregalassing kit, and have just sourced a whole top end just in case... | ||
| 17-Mar-2011, 17:13 | #8 | |
| DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica  Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alton Mood: Wet wet wet Quote:
Pah, wimp! Paul 15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year 1199, SS800 & 620SSie DD racer | ||
| 17-Mar-2011, 18:38 | #10 | |
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or you could have the Ruban Xaus approach..... Quote. "Today I Win or Crash" or at least get spare levers/bars/footpegs/rearsets/gearchanger and fit some mushrooms dude. Saved the wheezer twice, only 1 rearset/1 footpeg and the gear changer at Cadwell and a clutch lever at Oulton. | ||
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