Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat  13-May-2009, 12:57 |
| Replies: 59 Views: 12,758 I Quite Like Mixed Grids?
Arrgg! now I've said it.. I quite Like some faster bikes out there, It's great. I don't know how they feel but its fine by me. |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 12:48 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,508 Snetterton?
who likes Snetterton? Being a bit of a porker... I'm not so keen on super long straits, looks like quite a long drag to the first corner too. weight and aero dynamics will play a massive part in... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-May-2009, 20:34 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-May-2009, 18:44 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,840 I Knackered mine at anglesey too
I ran off the track at rocket and bent my front wheel when I rejoined, a really tall step. popped the tyre as well... It can be repaired... Not got a price yet but I can't see it costing much. |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-May-2009, 11:14 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2009, 21:41 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-May-2009, 13:39 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 1,219  My Epic Battle with Cleggy
Err... cant really explain, you had to be there, I'd like to hear his take on it, I feel that I should have had him though, I couldn't make any of my passes stick, I tried to take him on the... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2009, 22:29 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,877 Oh, I see.
Oh, I see, I thought that I had read that people had raced there, but I guess that must have been in a different class then. But thanks for the info, That explains why I could not find any records... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2009, 21:02 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,877 What's the lap record for anglesey?
Anyone know? I know the weather is not gonna be good this weekend, but we might have a good 10 mins and I would like to gauge how I am doing, Not that I am competitive or anything like that.
Matt... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2009, 16:19 |
| Replies: 85 Views: 23,547 sounds cool
sounds great!! :), dy'ah think they'd give'm us for nuffin'? |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2009, 22:13 |
| Replies: 85 Views: 23,547 maxxx is
I noticed that someone voted for maxis, (or however you spell it) I voted for pirelles (or however you spell it) BUT i read a report by guy martin who said they were a good tyre, and very well... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2009, 21:27 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 4,408 what do they weigh?
I have in the past discovered that things are not always way as much as they look, ally is quite light after all, If yours only weigh 500g and a £100 set weighs 400g thats cost you £1 per gram, so... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2009, 18:44 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 1,177  Anyone want a 916?
I've got a mint condition 1997 916bip (in red!) 8000miles Almost completely original, I think that I have to sell it to pay for the racing, I did promise my wife that I would sell it to pay for my... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2009, 21:07 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2009, 17:36 |
| Replies: 60 Views: 14,985 spelling
i've never been able to spell, i won't change, sorry. (I do try) |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2009, 17:31 |
| Replies: 60 Views: 14,985 ZZZ rated!! ++**!!!
in fact, whilst your not alowed Zd's, H rated should perform much better on our bikes, especially from cold, and especially on a cold or extra especially in the wet. the h rated will get to temp... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2009, 17:12 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Apr-2009, 09:52 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,229 16amp plug?
what does this mean? can I plug in a kettle, and a toaster? (the only essential equipment I would mtake if i could plug them in.
what is a 16amp plug?
where do I get one?
matt |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Apr-2009, 21:13 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,229 cork screw?
I'm not so sure that the cork screw will be quite like laguna seca, I can just imagine it,,,, 50mph winds, Sea spray smearing your visor, Sideways rain, -2 degrees with the wind chill, no hot... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Apr-2009, 17:09 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Apr-2009, 15:29 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,821 I just tried it?
err.. none of that has anything to do with me!! I'm not that sort of person.
Mat 72
p.s. i'm going to try 'matt 72' now..... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Apr-2009, 11:22 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Apr-2009, 07:54 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 2,557  thanks..
Thanks guys, you've all been so nice I'm touched....
Matt #72
p.s. I even introduce myself to people as Matt 72 now! |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Apr-2009, 21:07 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 3,846 thanks matt, i like the sound of that, I tried...
thanks matt, i like the sound of that, I tried reving my suzuki to 6k and slipping the clutch at the traffic lights this afternoon, but it never stopped slipping, even when the clutch was right... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Apr-2009, 21:00 |
| Replies: 43 Views: 6,276 3 on each day?
I put down 3 for each day,, I didn't now what I was doing really :] Still, all the practice should help abit, Shouldn't it?
Matt |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Apr-2009, 20:56 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 2,557 I Can't Wait!
I really really can't wait until the next time I get to race, Donington was my first ever race and I still can't get it out of my head, I am completely obsessed. totaly and completely. anybody... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Apr-2009, 20:47 |
| Replies: 14 Views: 2,229  nope!
I have watched a few youtube clips! some great views if you get time to look, I can't wait, I Really really can't wait!!
Matt #72 |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Apr-2009, 16:45 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,831  Quick action thottle?
Does anyone know where to get a quick action throttle with a kill switch and starter button?
I've seen quick ation throttles but not with switches, or switches that would fit along side a standard... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Apr-2009, 20:39 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 3,846 Thanks guys,,
I think practice is the key, it seems everyone has there own way, I've always been pretty good at the traffic lights, but my road bike is a bit different. I'll try harder next time
Matt |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Apr-2009, 20:32 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,585  That there cake was lovely! @:)
I had quite a large slice of that cake, It was the best cake I've tasted this year without a doubt.......
any one who met me will know that I've tasted quite a few cakes in my time!
Matt #72
p.s.... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 21:40 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 3,846 thanks guys,
Thanks, two very different techniques there? But both sound good, I'll have to try to have a practise, but where do you test a race bike?
going to try to have a go this weekend.. matt
p.s.... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 21:02 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 3,846 Getting off the line..... #72
I NEED HELP!
I need help, getting off the line (and possibly other things as well) I am the worst, rubbishest (is that a real word?) starter in the history of motorsport!
race 1, missed the... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 16:27 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,118 Ramblings of another racer.... #72
Matt Lawson #72,, I'll not ramble quite as much but here I go,,,
Great weekend, after what seems like a year of preparing and waiting It's finnaly here!
Qualifying
11:25 Saturday
really cold,... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2009, 09:49 |
| Replies: 16 Views: 4,538 Hi thanks mark, (Matt lawson) I had a great...
Hi thanks mark, (Matt lawson) I had a great time, I loved every miniute apart from the starts, down to 18th and 21st place at the first corner in race one and two, next time maybe???? never... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2009, 11:51 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2009, 11:48 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2009, 17:36 |
| Replies: 42 Views: 6,869 arr
as it's my first ever race, and I don't know anything anyway, I can't wait! :) |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2009, 22:39 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 22:10 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 22:05 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,773 oh. :(
should i take it to the doctor? |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 21:50 |
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| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 21:48 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,773 Arr... I see
thanks, I did a track day at brands, and it rides beautifully, It felt quicker than I thought it would and it corners so fast you don't use the brakes much, but they feel pretty good too, so... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 21:40 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,773 and now i know how to attach a pic...
here is a pic from the worst track day I have ever done, it peeeed down all day it was wet, i was cold, loads of people crashed, I lost all confidence after going across the grass at 100mph and... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 21:31 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,773 here's the dyno
I cant loose........ if I do well it's me not the bike and if i do bad.... it's that bloody bike!!
Sounds like most racers doesn't it?
Anyway here's the dyno... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2009, 19:06 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,773 43bhp
hello, just had my bike dyno'd 43bhp,,, is that good? I'm told that better ignition modules will make it more, does anyone know? apart from that its all good (i think) what do other people... |
| Forum: Ducati Press Releases 01-Mar-2009, 18:55 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,952  hello,
does anyone else nod at all other bikers, including learners (we all were once) apart from BMW's, they never seem to nod back! :( |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2009, 10:22 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,828 Yep,
Yes, I ordered it from racelab, It's a lovely looking thing, but there is a hose connector on the top which doesn't clear the petrol tank, Andrew from race lab is in spain at the moment so I can't... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Feb-2009, 23:00 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,828 Anyone got a wilbers rear shock?
I should have one, but I cant get it to fit :( Looks like i'll have to bounce around donnington on the old pogo stick, and is there supposed to be bits of metal in the old engine oil? looks like... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Feb-2009, 21:35 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,728 err?
I'd get an interview for sure! In a police station, and remember, my mum will be watching, i'll have to win I guess. |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Feb-2009, 21:07 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,728 Television
I read somewhere that Donington is going to be televised :lol: Is that right? if so what channel? I already invited everyone I know to Brands Hatch, which is just up he road from me, Obviously there... |
