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Andy#99
07-Sep-2005, 13:29
How'z the preparation going folks?
I've done my usual shameful lack of preparation;
Checked oil; NEGATIVE
Checked tyre-pressures (still on originals!!!); NEGATIVE
Cleaned machine; NEGATIVE
LOOKED at machine; Did so only whilst loading and un-loading it from the van on the way to my wedding!
Track-day at Brands; WATCHED the Dave Harris Memorial.
There...shocking.
However...despite running nothing more than standard gearing all season I would like to try some different gearing at Brands as everyone seems to swear by it!
Now, bearing in mind that I am both a tight-arse and v.poor after getting hitched to the lovelly Becci a week ago last Saturday (many of you will have met her wandering round the paddock)....HERE'S THE RUB;
Can anyone lend me a 43-tooth rear sprocket?
I promise I'll look after it!
Regards, and good luck to all DDers on Sunday!
Andy #99
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i think 41 may be the better option.?
Andy#99
07-Sep-2005, 14:27
i think 41 may be the better option.? [/quote]
I think 41 is standard gearing, isn't it? If that is indeed the case then that is what's on #99 already!
Gawd, how can I go through an entire season's racing without twiddling with ANYTHING....I'm not a propper racer!:(
Andy #99
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skidlids
07-Sep-2005, 14:36
Soory Andy can't lend you my 43 at the moment as it is option 1 for Brands with a 42 as option 2. For BB bikes I would suspect you would be looking at either a 42 or a 41.
Originally posted by skidlids
Soory Andy can't lend you my 43 at the moment as it is option 1 for Brands with a 42 as option 2. For BB bikes I would suspect you would be looking at either a 42 or a 41.
deffo............41 or 42 with 41 being the better choice but only slightly i think..............that is with 14 front of course
Andy#99
07-Sep-2005, 15:40
Originally posted by fil2
deffo............41 or 42 with 41 being the better choice but only slightly i think..............that is with 14 front of course
Phil...you're asking the wrong man....do you honestly think I've removed the front sprocket cover to reveal the number of teeth? Of course not...but I'm assuming that there is an original 14-tooth jobbie there :puzzled:
42...43...does it really make much difference?
Skids...I'd always swallow my pride and have your No 2 "cast-off" :lol:
Andy #99
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Originally posted by Andy#99
Originally posted by fil2
deffo............41 or 42 with 41 being the better choice but only slightly i think..............that is with 14 front of course
Phil...you're asking the wrong man....do you honestly think I've removed the front sprocket cover to reveal the number of teeth? Of course not...but I'm assuming that there is an original 14-tooth jobbie there :puzzled:
42...43...does it really make much difference?
Skids...I'd always swallow my pride and have your No 2 "cast-off" :lol:
Andy #99
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42 0r 43 ...not really ..!!! either one will be ok ....i put a 42 on a thought mmm a 41 would be ideal but im not gonna go out and buy one.....................i suggested it so that you have more of an option
... i went and bought some more beer last night.
Sweet :cool:
Originally posted by TP
... i went and bought some more beer last night.
Sweet :cool:
to drown your sorrows after the race.................:P
Originally posted by fil2
Originally posted by TP
... i went and bought some more beer last night.
Sweet :cool:
to drown your sorrows after the race.................:P
Oooh, I might need extra then ...
I was going to give you one, with some special ingredients ;)
dickieducati
07-Sep-2005, 16:10
Originally posted by TP
... i went and bought some more beer last night.
Sweet :cool:
sponsor let you down?
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
Originally posted by dickieducati
Originally posted by TP
... i went and bought some more beer last night.
Sweet :cool:
sponsor let you down?
He wasn't in when I went to see him so I bought some, the fridge was empty!
But I'll be back to see him on Sat :D
He doesn't have his stickers done yet I don't think. So it might not happen until next year, if there is a next year.
dickieducati
07-Sep-2005, 16:16
cant you just say you're racing every week and pick up your beer. :eureka:
Originally posted by ali
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
running like a dog is she....oil from every seal and gasket....;)
Originally posted by dickieducati
cant you just say you're racing every week and pick up your beer. :eureka:
A cunning plan milord!
Originally posted by fil2
Originally posted by ali
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
running like a dog is she....oil from every seal and gasket....;)
You may jest, but she really is rough as the proverbial badger's tush....
Both of the spark plugs have fallen out, one of the wheels has fallen off (front, I think), the brakes have left the building, the bodywork is deeply distressed, the rear shock is mis-sprung, mis-set, mis-understood, and mis-sing....
All in all I'm considering dropping the 675 and entering on a rollerblade..... :lol:
Originally posted by ali
Originally posted by fil2
Originally posted by ali
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
running like a dog is she....oil from every seal and gasket....;)
You may jest, but she really is rough as the proverbial badger's tush....
Both of the spark plugs have fallen out, one of the wheels has fallen off (front, I think), the brakes have left the building, the bodywork is deeply distressed, the rear shock is mis-sprung, mis-set, mis-understood, and mis-sing....
All in all I'm considering dropping the 675 and entering on a rollerblade..... :lol:
Me and Pete spent an afternoon stopping oil leaks from all places with gasket sealer..exhaust is was blowing...swingarm is leaking grudge from both joints...after 5 mins of running she wont idle below 5k...we have 1 sheared bolts on the head that we have gummed up..i have locktighted all the bolts as she is vibrating so bad after every race i have lost at least 4 bolts.....
at least u got Ohlins.............. :P
Phil
oh yeah!!! well I have to take the supercorsa's off and put diablo's back on ...
... and maybe wash it ... nah, I've got beer.
:D
Originally posted by ali
Originally posted by fil2
Originally posted by ali
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
running like a dog is she....oil from every seal and gasket....;)
You may jest, but she really is rough as the proverbial badger's tush....
Both of the spark plugs have fallen out, one of the wheels has fallen off (front, I think), the brakes have left the building, the bodywork is deeply distressed, the rear shock is mis-sprung, mis-set, mis-understood, and mis-sing....
All in all I'm considering dropping the 675 and entering on a rollerblade..... :lol:
And you were trying to sell it to me ???? :lol::lol::lol:
You must be one of those mythical creatures - an honest salesman :P
Jools, Ali must have thought you were a dab hand with the gasket goo?
dickieducati
07-Sep-2005, 17:07
the bikes as sweet as a nut.
the riders pants though.:(
still..........got to be in it to win it.
Andy#99
07-Sep-2005, 17:11
Originally posted by ali
Do we have to prepare for Brands? I was thinking of wiping the oil off my cam covers, but I'm really not sure I can find the energy.... (or a clean rag).
Rumour has it that removing the lubricating sludge from the crankcases might help, but it means getting the bike off the trailer, and we all know that's never going to happen.... :lol:
A man unto my own heart:lol:
Andy #99
dickieducati
07-Sep-2005, 17:16
there nothing like a whole grid of well prepared racers.
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and we're nothing like it.
Originally posted by dickieducati
there nothing like a whole grid of well prepared racers.
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and we're nothing like it.
even though some are runnning a budget comparable to the GP teams...........................LOL............... ..;)
Tonio600
07-Sep-2005, 18:00
who do you think is running the highest budget?
chicken
07-Sep-2005, 18:23
£ per mile? Me....hands down ;)
phoenix n max
07-Sep-2005, 18:33
Ive taken me lights and number plate off - that do ? :saint:
Originally posted by chicken
£ per mile? Me....hands down ;)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I will let you guys in on a secret, - the preperation andy#99 does for the race is called a rain dance :lol: Stop faffing about your sprocket and get on with it, you would n't know how to change it even if you were given one ;)
Do you lot prep your bikes then :puzzled:
My steed seems to magically get itself ready for race days.
It would seem that Little Beastie has even managed to shake off all that gravel strategically place in every orifice by Mr Payne at Brands... she's even managed to clear the gravel from INSIDE the wheels!
It's looking a bit shot-blasted tho... there goes the 'best presented bike' award :(
Preparation????:o
Since the DH memorial evening, Mrs Snot has had gravel hoovered out of every orifice, including the front piston, the broken seat pod had been liberally stuck back together, so it is no longer in 3 bits.
The other broken bits have been replaced, AK has rubbed back the pebble attacked panels & re-painted them - and also the seat pod (but dont look too closely please:lol: ) The bellypan has also been repaired & is now re-fixed.
All we need to do now, is shoot her down to MHP tomorrow nite & check all is working properly by giving her a spin on the dyno.
Then oad up the snot & her mate & get to Brands on Sat eve.....:)
there must be something else tho for Al to do.....oh yes, he's gorn shopping again tonight (or rather 'swapping bits' in exchange for other bits)
Now, why wont Mr Sainsbury barter his food for spare Ducati parts?:puzzled:
C:(
Originally posted by NBs996
Do you lot prep your bikes then :puzzled:
My steed seems to magically get itself ready for race days.
It would seem that Little Beastie has even managed to shake off all that gravel strategically place in every orifice by Mr Payne at Brands... she's even managed to clear the gravel from INSIDE the wheels!
It's looking a bit shot-blasted tho... there goes the 'best presented bike' award :(
I have a tank and some fairings to complete the "Max Payne" look if you wish?
:D
Mine's ready - it's been sat quietly in the garage since Donington (where it wasn't ridden very hard)
Oh, I have got to put some fuel in it - probably.
...something is bound to go wrong (again) now :(
I'm still finding chicken's gravel !
Took the rear wheel out to change the sprocket, and there was even some inside the swinging arm :lol:
chicken
07-Sep-2005, 22:41
Oy! that's "go-faster" gravel, that is. You need to leave some of it in to distribute the weight to the outside circumference to assist the engine braking......:lol:
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