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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 15-Feb-2005, 17:27
Replies: 15
Views: 6,611
Posted By BDG
Carole Nash aren't bothered about my Termites.

Carole Nash aren't bothered about my Termites.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 14:18
Replies: 22
Views: 3,954
Posted By BDG
The 2005 model isn't quite as ugly:lol: with the...

The 2005 model isn't quite as ugly:lol: with the new fairing and in fact looks very nice in black...ooops, did ireally say that

Sorry Alan, JPM, Loz etc.....

I'll get my bullet proof coat and leave...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 19:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,951
Posted By BDG
my vote for funniest post of the day:lol:

my vote for funniest post of the day:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2005, 15:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,097
Posted By BDG
This is a common problem when fitting a 180 rear...

This is a common problem when fitting a 180 rear tyre, happened on my bike without any changes to gearing etc.

Solution without fitting longer chain and/or adjusting the ride height is to drill a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2005, 15:09
Replies: 44
Views: 10,159
Posted By BDG
Just to be pedantic...moi!!! The 996R only makes...

Just to be pedantic...moi!!!

The 996R only makes 135bhp, whereas the 998S and i believe some of those pig ugly thing 999's also make 136bhp.

a full one bhp difference. I think my fat ar$e seat of...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 14-Feb-2005, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,137
Posted By BDG
Never seen any, and probably highly unlikely the...

Never seen any, and probably highly unlikely the way the tank extends under the seat.

When you mention tank range are you just going of the fuel gauge which is notoriously pessimistic, often starts...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Feb-2005, 13:01
Replies: 44
Views: 10,159
Posted By BDG
Re. the SPS, the 98 & 99 models have showa...

Re. the SPS, the 98 & 99 models have showa forks, the last year 2000 models were the only ones with Ohlins forks.

Same spec engine in all 3 model years, but i believe that there are a few mods...
Forum: Tyres 11-Feb-2005, 16:07
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By BDG
Sad anorack fact. the owners handbook for...

Sad anorack fact.

the owners handbook for various ducati's i've had has reccommended 32/35 on original tyres (Michelins and Pirellis) and the tyre manufacturers guides, including Bridgestone, as i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 17:22
Replies: 23
Views: 2,654
Posted By BDG
Errr No, can't afford to have a dyno in my garage...

Errr No, can't afford to have a dyno in my garage at the moment.:P


Being slightly less cheeky Stockport Motorcycle Centre have a dyno, i've run my various heaps on it for comparison purposes, but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 13:59
Replies: 23
Views: 2,654
Posted By BDG
qouted at 136bhp

qouted at 136bhp
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 16:01
Replies: 83
Views: 29,328
Posted By BDG
£7995. In fact the man in the next office wants...

£7995.

In fact the man in the next office wants it for a bit more with the helibars fitted but he can't flog his R1.

Bike sales should pick up in the spring so it will go in the next few months. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 15:27
Replies: 83
Views: 29,328
Posted By BDG
Were you up at Nellys yesterday? What were you...

Were you up at Nellys yesterday? What were you upto?

It does need a clean but no point in doing that before Neil puts his oily fingerprints all over it, it'll get minted up on its return.

Shock and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Feb-2005, 14:35
Replies: 83
Views: 29,328
Posted By BDG
Tim You must be the 996R's biggest fan.

Tim

You must be the 996R's biggest fan.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Feb-2005, 17:58
Replies: 83
Views: 29,328
Posted By BDG
Absolutely no question its gotta be the 998R, i...

Absolutely no question its gotta be the 998R, i can't ever see the 999's being regarded as classic's.

Opening the garage and seeing a 999 must be like waking up next to Ann Widdacombe!

Disregarding...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 16:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,658
Posted By BDG
BSL have offices all over the country, more...

BSL have offices all over the country, more specifically for you Preston & Manchester.

The Manchester depot is all of 100 yards from my office if i can help.

BSL stands for Bearing Services Ltd....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 13:33
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By BDG
Good old American service (Heli Bars)

Rang Uk importer and girl kept relaying my questions to someone in the background, product not in stock, 10 days delivery, etc, etc.

Rang Heli Bars in the good old USA.

Very switched on lady,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Feb-2005, 13:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By BDG
Yep, i agree, but the heli bars work really well...

Yep, i agree, but the heli bars work really well for my right wrist that has been broken in 6 places and is a bit of a mess.

the cycle cat ones look to be at a slightly different angle so i think...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 20:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By BDG
I'll get on the dog & bone to JHP and/or...

I'll get on the dog & bone to JHP and/or Custom Cruisers 2morrow, thanks guys.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 19:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By BDG
Thanks folks, i know what they're like, had them...

Thanks folks, i know what they're like, had them fitted to the 996, BUT the buyer wants them with the bike so i need another set.

I like them coz they lift my big fat beer belly of the tank.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jan-2005, 13:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By BDG
Heli Bars

Does anyone import them into the UK?
I couldn't find anyone on Google, or is it direct order from the States?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jan-2005, 20:26
Replies: 22
Views: 5,548
Posted By BDG
A calender works well for me:lol:

A calender works well for me:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 17:08
Replies: 21
Views: 4,403
Posted By BDG
How do they compare to helibars?

How do they compare to helibars?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 16:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By BDG
Yep, he's an ex boxer, he may be smaller than me...

Yep, he's an ex boxer, he may be smaller than me but i wouldn't want to sack him, good when we both go out debt collecting though:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 15:15
Replies: 14
Views: 3,601
Posted By BDG
Kev just a thought, i presume you've factored in...

Kev

just a thought, i presume you've factored in the cost of shipping it across from the states, but what about import duty and VAT. Not to sure on this one BUT i think Customs & Excise take the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jan-2005, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By BDG
You wouldn't like the fuel (fool) gauge function,...

You wouldn't like the fuel (fool) gauge function, it tells massive porkies, although thats probably more down to the starnge shape of the Multis tank that is very long and flat and extends under the...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,601
Posted By BDG
Kev Book price for oldest 999s 52 reg is £9895...

Kev

Book price for oldest 999s 52 reg is £9895 retail
Buy in at anything from £7200 to £7900

Stick another £1000 on for an 04 reg model

Hope that helps.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2005, 17:42
Replies: 47
Views: 11,320
Posted By BDG
Mario I'd suggest suspension route as well, see...

Mario

I'd suggest suspension route as well, see DaveB916's post about items for sale on ebay, there's an Ohlins shock for sale, its just been serviced but you could still get it resprung/revalved to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2005, 20:10
Replies: 20
Views: 2,512
Posted By BDG
Hmmmmm!!!!!

I just bought a 996R. Why?

Well i don't have Skids ability to build something like he has, and to get someone else to do it would cost a LOT. I take my hat off to him, it sounds great & very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jan-2005, 18:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,957
Posted By BDG
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jan-2005, 17:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,957
Posted By BDG
Frank, how do you do that link to the...

Frank, how do you do that link to the page?:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Jan-2005, 16:27
Replies: 2
Views: 2,332
Posted By BDG
I'm not sure of the starting procedure on the...

I'm not sure of the starting procedure on the 888

(my 996SPS only has small button under the throttle which opens the throttle a fraction, whereas the 996R has a conventional choke/fast idle lever...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jan-2005, 02:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,957
Posted By BDG
Hi Rich, I did it last September and raised...

Hi Rich,

I did it last September and raised £4000, 850 miles in 1 hit. u2u me or give me a call on 07973 741335 and i'll give you any help i can.

I did actually do a posting on it but i'm not...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jan-2005, 02:08
Replies: 18
Views: 5,525
Posted By BDG
I fitted a Sargant seat to my ST and was...

I fitted a Sargant seat to my ST and was absolutely delighted with it, vast improvement. Rushjob now has it and confirmed that his tender likkle botty is far better now as well.

I did several BIG...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jan-2005, 01:45
Replies: 73
Views: 16,701
Posted By BDG
Oi! I object strongly to the very first picture...

Oi!

I object strongly to the very first picture in this thread, that Bloo thing is partially obscuring a picture of a truly beautiful RED 996R on the wall.

Please desist or i shall raise this...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2005, 00:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,146
Posted By BDG
You must have some garage, you seem to be better...

You must have some garage, you seem to be better stocked than Ducati Manchester:D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2005, 18:47
Replies: 42
Views: 10,697
Posted By BDG
BDG on the board bdg996 on ebay. Now there's...

BDG on the board
bdg996 on ebay.

Now there's imagination for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 18:44
Replies: 33
Views: 6,387
Posted By BDG
I've no axe to grind with OYB living ooop Narf!...

I've no axe to grind with OYB living ooop Narf! but this is an interesting one that a dealer is actively having a look at whats being said, and more importantly wants to respond and improve things.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2005, 18:41
Replies: 33
Views: 6,387
Posted By BDG
Hey 4D...came back a different bike... Did they...

Hey 4D...came back a different bike...

Did they paint it yellow or summat, send you the wrong bike back? etc:lol:

I keep taking my Honda in and hope that that will come back as another ducati, no...
Forum: Classic 06-Jan-2005, 16:48
Replies: 8
Views: 3,966
Posted By BDG
once again thanks guys, i'll forward the info.

once again thanks guys, i'll forward the info.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jan-2005, 18:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By BDG
Seems unbelievably cheap. The old saying applies...

Seems unbelievably cheap.

The old saying applies 'If it looks to good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true'

Only thing i can say is the description sounds American with references to...
Forum: Classic 05-Jan-2005, 17:34
Replies: 8
Views: 3,966
Posted By BDG
thanks Steve, i'll pass the info on. see you...

thanks Steve, i'll pass the info on.

see you tonight
Forum: Classic 05-Jan-2005, 17:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,966
Posted By BDG
Who can rebuild a crank for a mid 70\'s 900ss?

A friend who lives on the Isle of Man needs a crank rebuilding.

Anyone got any ideas who can do a good job please?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2004, 18:04
Replies: 9
ECU
Views: 1,259
Posted By BDG
Interesting Andy, did the power commander make a...

Interesting Andy, did the power commander make a big difference? all the way through the range or just at the top end?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2004, 17:16
Replies: 9
ECU
Views: 1,259
Posted By BDG
I believe that the UK 996R's came with 2 ECU's to...

I believe that the UK 996R's came with 2 ECU's to match each set of pipes.

The one i've just bought has a second ECU for the road legal pipes so hopefully the one you buy should have as well.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2004, 15:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,035
Posted By BDG
I like the Ducati (coarse chipboard)...

I like the Ducati (coarse chipboard) workbench:D

frame and wheels look luverly in black

[Edited on 29-12-2004 by BDG]

[Edited on 29-12-2004 by BDG]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Dec-2004, 13:33
Replies: 14
Views: 2,049
Posted By BDG
Adam

Forza italia (the old Baines racing) at Silverstone have a 996R 02 reg, 3000 miles bike for sale for £11,000.

01327 858916 or www.forza-italia.co.uk (more details of the bike) but they are closed...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 20-Dec-2004, 13:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,397
Posted By BDG
Good choice especially the black one, also know...

Good choice especially the black one, also know what you mean in comparison to the BM.

Welcome to the board and have a good Christmas.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2004, 20:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Posted By BDG
Warning re 996r for sale

Not sure of the legality of naming names but one is advertised at present claimed to be 1 owner and no outstanding finance.

HPI check shows 2 previous owners, outstanding finance, and seller wants...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Dec-2004, 19:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By BDG
Today my Multistrada oil temp gauge didn't move...

Today my Multistrada oil temp gauge didn't move above 'Low' and show a reading of 40 degrees, still well below normal operating temperature until i'd done 18 miles on the way to work (mixed heavy...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2004, 13:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,744
Posted By BDG
The tests i've read on the Yam WR450 really rave...

The tests i've read on the Yam WR450 really rave about two wheel drive in most circumstances, but there is a bit of a weight penalty.
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