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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2006, 09:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By Jools
There are spacers for the 888 (same hoop I think)...

There are spacers for the 888 (same hoop I think) that screw into the bottom of the hoop and then the rose joints screw into the spacers. Lift the back end by about 20mm I think.

You come across...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-May-2006, 22:46
Replies: 10
Views: 4,284
Posted By Jools
Most likely the cable has bust, easy to check,...

Most likely the cable has bust, easy to check, just unscrew the cable at either end and twist one end. If the other end turns it's OK, well that's if both ends are crimped from the round into a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 18:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By Jools
What sort of master cylinder is it mate? The gold...

What sort of master cylinder is it mate? The gold one or the black one? Cos I've got a spare lever to fit the black masters, but not the adjustable lever that goes with the goldline ones
Forum: 851 / 888 02-May-2006, 13:23
Replies: 49
Views: 10,985
Posted By Jools
So the vote is for: Saturday 8th July at...

So the vote is for:

Saturday 8th July at Cornerspeed
August 21st or 22nd at Cadwell Park

I'm OK for both...and seeing how the 888 fares in the fast group at Cadders...I hope it stays in one piece,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 09:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,390
Posted By Jools
You might find that you need to bleed the master...

You might find that you need to bleed the master cylinder before you try pumping fluid through the lines to the caliper.

Get loads of absorbant rag and wrap it around your master cylinder, and over...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-May-2006, 09:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,952
Posted By Jools
Nah...the bleed nipple and banjo bolt are...

Nah...the bleed nipple and banjo bolt are definitely interchangeable.

Don't worry about whether the fluid goes through one way or t'other....the rear brake will still be pretty feeble either way...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 22:37
Replies: 49
Views: 10,985
Posted By Jools
But WHEN ?????? C'mon lads, I can't wait to see...

But WHEN ??????

C'mon lads, I can't wait to see all those T8's in a row
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 15:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,577
Posted By Jools
Bendix are excellent - Give Nelly a call at...

Bendix are excellent - Give Nelly a call at Cornerspeed
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 12:11
Replies: 48
Views: 14,996
Posted By Jools
If you have a bike that comes with Ohlins as...

If you have a bike that comes with Ohlins as standard I would say that it's worth it. Lots of people have commented on their greater adjustability (where a click either way makes a difference), and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 16:34
Replies: 67
Views: 9,187
Posted By Jools
Combined Gird ???? Is this some sort of bizarre...

Combined Gird ????

Is this some sort of bizarre Wiltshire ritual...

"Today, down at Castle Coombe in darkest Wiltshire we're going to witness a combined girding of loins"

:P:P:P
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 12:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,453
Posted By Jools
Sorry to hear your tale of woe. As for the...

Sorry to hear your tale of woe.

As for the birthday, I take it that the 24th you refer to was the date, not your age?

Cos if you're only 24 you must've had a hard old life :frog:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 12:41
Replies: 15
Views: 5,258
Posted By Jools
Not particularly rare as such. The rare bit would...

Not particularly rare as such. The rare bit would be that a 2003 bike would usually have more than 900 miles on it.

It's an SSie so it has twin front discs and an injected engine, so all the bits...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Apr-2006, 11:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,929
Posted By Jools
Yep, you got it....Ducati ownership = a never...

Yep, you got it....Ducati ownership = a never ending wish list of trick bits :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 11:15
Replies: 15
Views: 5,258
Posted By Jools
Monster would make a good bike for a first big...

Monster would make a good bike for a first big bike and I would say that a 620 would be the best choice on your budget.

As with most things, get the latest one you can afford - the 620 with the APTC...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2006, 22:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By Jools
Yes, I am chicken oriental. And how did you know...

Yes, I am chicken oriental. And how did you know I've been looking for a 999 fairing to fit as long as it's yellow and green to match the grips...

Truth is I wasn't looking much further back than...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2006, 17:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,929
Posted By Jools
Have the belts been changed before you started...

Have the belts been changed before you started commuting on it?

If the bike has been stored for 10 years (even properly) and the belts haven't been changed it's almost certain that they've become...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2006, 17:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By Jools
I wonder....

If you could transmogrify one of THESE (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Monster-S4-Termignoni-racing-Corse-exaust-kit_W0QQitemZ8057304829QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) kits to suit a T8?

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2006, 16:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,725
Posted By Jools
Chains, like sprockets, clutch plates, tyres,...

Chains, like sprockets, clutch plates, tyres, brake pads, oil and fuel are considered to be 'consumable' items on bikes, so I don't think it's reasonable to expect dealers to take responsibility for...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2006, 13:21
Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
Posted By Jools
Passez les tissus

Passez les tissus
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Apr-2006, 16:15
Replies: 12
Views: 5,885
Posted By Jools
You don't need an ST4 or a 4S mate, an ST2 does...

You don't need an ST4 or a 4S mate, an ST2 does just as nicely in the real world. Me and my mate Glyn ride together on ST2's and we've mugged a lot of 'faster' bikes. My abiding memories are coming...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2006, 20:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,848
Posted By Jools
Seems one cylinder is running a bit lean and the...

Seems one cylinder is running a bit lean and the other (black plug) a bit rich - ideally the plugs should be a light chocolate colour, so the carbs seem as if they need balancing. Might account for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Apr-2006, 10:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,373
Posted By Jools
Fil2....Who\'s gonna stop him?

Couldn't make Brands with Mrs Jools being poorly, but I've just read the reports.

Well done Phil :D:D:D:D

Who's gonna stop him becoming the Geoff Spencer of Class B?
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 20:34
Replies: 27
Views: 6,119
Posted By Jools
I love 999's too, they look terrific in the metal...

I love 999's too, they look terrific in the metal and go even better.

I think they're spot on about the 888 as well. To my eyes they are utterly gorgeous, which is why I bought one when I could've...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Apr-2006, 20:07
Replies: 47
Views: 13,001
Posted By Jools
Superb initiative Tim, I would say all of the...

Superb initiative Tim, I would say all of the above offered to DSC members would offer terrific involvement.

As far as information goes I love all the race reports and the DD diaries.

Like...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2006, 17:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,076
Posted By Jools
Yes, there are a couple of bolts that are...

Yes, there are a couple of bolts that are supposed to be loose in the bellypan for the bike to change gear properly
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 20:25
Replies: 56
Views: 11,534
Posted By Jools
:(

:(
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,012
Posted By Jools
Ditto that... The pillion pal thingy is the only...

Ditto that...

The pillion pal thingy is the only thing that really works with my wife on the back. Makes you look really geeky, but if it stops your loved one getting dumped in the road it's worth...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 13:33
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 71,523
Posted By Jools
I think that folks are on the right lines. I...

I think that folks are on the right lines. I just replaced the entire front brake system on my 888 with new billet callipers, new stainless lines and a 'new' master cylinder from an ST4S, so...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2006, 09:06
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Jools
You mean that there is someone else with the 888...

You mean that there is someone else with the 888 and ST2 pairing? :D

You can fit the bicycle sort of digital speedo quite easily. Glyn has done it on his ST2 road bike, it was quite straightforward...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 20:01
Replies: 25
Views: 5,885
Posted By Jools
Errr...Fordie mate, look at yer avatar. does that...

Errr...Fordie mate, look at yer avatar. does that look like Hailwood to you? You're hanging off like a good un
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2006, 17:10
Replies: 20
Views: 4,641
Posted By Jools
MOT, noisy pipes? Why worry, Whyworry. As Ray...

MOT, noisy pipes? Why worry, Whyworry.

As Ray says a lot of it goes on the testers discretion now, as long as the can hasn't got a 'for race use only' stamp on it.

Even then, all they wanted to see...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 16:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,885
Posted By Jools
Well from the photo's you do exactly what I...

Well from the photo's you do exactly what I do...stick your knees out into the breeze and think you're hanging off the bike, you still seem to have at least one cheek on the saddle, whereas if you...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2006, 13:02
Replies: 32
Views: 5,291
Posted By Jools
Yer just a tart fer a bit of carbon aincha ;)

Yer just a tart fer a bit of carbon aincha ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Apr-2006, 12:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,873
Posted By Jools
Would they be the tits you got from the emails...

Would they be the tits you got from the emails offering breast enlargement? :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 12:11
Replies: 50
Views: 15,297
Posted By Jools
Hmmmm, nice, on the strength of that I'll buy you...

Hmmmm, nice, on the strength of that I'll buy you a beer when we get to the 888 meet up at Nelly's.





And while we're down the pub I'll bribe Nelly to swap your motor into my bike.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2006, 12:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jools
Cool...well done mate. Sort it out when I see you

Cool...well done mate.

Sort it out when I see you
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2006, 11:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jools
Nah...square one. If you've got one I can swap...

Nah...square one. If you've got one I can swap you a 16mm brake master cylinder for a twin disc setup?

[Edited on 18-4-2006 by Jools]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2006, 09:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jools
U2U.... And I hope I don't get involved in a...

U2U....

And I hope I don't get involved in a bidding war with Ali, cos I'll lose.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2006, 09:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,171
Posted By Jools
Spare headlamp ???

Do any of you folks racing an old shape SS still have the headlamp laying around after fitting your race fairings?

I need one for my 888 if you have
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 09:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Posted By Jools
Stable, bolted, horse, door....

Stable, bolted, horse, door....
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 23:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,517
Posted By Jools
Rev counter cable

After this weeks rideout the replacements I need include whatever it needs to get my rev counter working again.

I haven't had time to take a look at it yet, but with the symptoms being that one...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 23:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Posted By Jools
Replacement headlight ???

Due to the fact that I seem to be a magnet for flying stones, my 888 now has a not so lovely 4mm hole in the bottom right hand corner and a starburst pattern of cracks right across it.

Any ideas...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 22:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,511
Posted By Jools
Oooooh, does that mean I've got to travel up that...

Oooooh, does that mean I've got to travel up that Market Harborough to Melton road again?

Oh go on then, twist my arm :devil:

Name the date and as long as I've got a couple of weeks notice I'll be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Apr-2006, 10:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,224
Posted By Jools
What Fordie said, but you might want to check out...

What Fordie said, but you might want to check out whether you've got any fluid leaking from your clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder or any of the joints in the hydraulic line.

Sounds like...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2006, 11:07
Replies: 14
Views: 4,600
Posted By Jools
That's a real labour of love, and a lovely result...

That's a real labour of love, and a lovely result too.

I would really like to do a complete rebuild on my bike(s) at sometime. Shouldn't be too difficult, all I need is:

A garage of my own
The time...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2006, 08:56
Replies: 20
Views: 6,259
Posted By Jools
There are always Ohlins stickers on eBay. A quick...

There are always Ohlins stickers on eBay. A quick search showed THESE...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 23:04
Replies: 36
Views: 7,043
Posted By Jools
14Volts @ 3K - I think

14Volts @ 3K - I think
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Apr-2006, 14:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By Jools
U2U

U2U
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Apr-2006, 17:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jools
Thanks John, I don't know where I got it from...

Thanks John,

I don't know where I got it from but I had a strong impression that painting carbon takes more preparation and careful application if it's not going to flake off again too easily - I...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Apr-2006, 16:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jools
QB Carbon G/F Fairings - Any Good ???

After the last-but-one rideout peppered my formerly pristine nosecone with stonechips (that's what you get for chasing 999S's about), it's time to think about different fairing panels.

My thinking...
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