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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 18:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,425
Posted By twpd
998 has the Testastretta (sp?) motor - different...

998 has the Testastretta (sp?) motor - different external dimensions and probably different positioning of the exhaust outlet - probably means that the downpipes and link pipes are all different as...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2006, 13:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By twpd
Best ride harder to put some heat in them then,...

Best ride harder to put some heat in them then, eh? ;)
Forum: Stolen Bikes 03-May-2006, 13:04
Replies: 18
Views: 17,415
Posted By twpd
I live in Darlo. One of the hartside lads is a...

I live in Darlo. One of the hartside lads is a copper in Durham and he surprised me by saying that there had been a very large increase in bike theft locally of late. So, I guess I better start...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2006, 12:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By twpd
I love very fast circuits....they are safer...

I love very fast circuits....they are safer anyway. Less chance of highsides coming out of tight corners on cold tyres etc. Just ride it ya poof. :roll:

[Edited on 3-5-2006 by twpd]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2006, 11:56
Replies: 28
Views: 3,265
Posted By twpd
Good luck NBs. having competed in MRO last year...

Good luck NBs. having competed in MRO last year mostly on my own travelling the entire length of the uk from knockhill down to Pembrey I know exactly what position you are in. It's tough - if it...
Forum: Tyres 01-May-2006, 09:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,746
Posted By twpd
Gearing spreadsheet here...

Gearing spreadsheet here (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/niw_uk1964/temp/gearing.xls)

All pretty self-explanatory. Ask if you need anything explaining in greater detail though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2006, 19:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,174
Posted By twpd
That's a bit like owning a Ducati then....ego...

That's a bit like owning a Ducati then....ego driving a the desire for a bike most are unable to ride to 5/10's. ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Apr-2006, 22:52
Replies: 1
Views: 2,439
Posted By twpd
Yep. Modded airbox, K&N filter and Power...

Yep. Modded airbox, K&N filter and Power Commdander here. Pulls from nowhere like a train. :D
Forum: Tyres 29-Apr-2006, 12:54
Replies: 4
Views: 3,912
Posted By twpd
120/70 is better. 120/60 is gradually being used...

120/70 is better. 120/60 is gradually being used less. 120/70 is the common size for racing because it has better turn in characteristics and there is a wider range of good rubber for that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 21:18
Replies: 42
Views: 6,623
Posted By twpd
That's a lovely bike Dude. :)

That's a lovely bike Dude. :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 20:55
Replies: 42
Views: 6,623
Posted By twpd
I got a 12th in the 750cc+ class on the...

I got a 12th in the 750cc+ class on the sv.

Stolen????? Awwwww...man that is bad. Were you insured in any way? :(
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 20:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By twpd
One with two cylinder in a vee config'? ;)

One with two cylinder in a vee config'? ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 20:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,010
Posted By twpd
Ahhhh...so it would need pulling apart then and a...

Ahhhh...so it would need pulling apart then and a 6 speed cluster putting in.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 20:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,010
Posted By twpd
Have you seen my garage? 3 800's, 1 748, 1...

Have you seen my garage? 3 800's, 1 748, 1 Triumph, 1 MZ and a whole shed load of parts. :o

It's musical bikes every time I want to get in thee! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 20:37
Replies: 42
Views: 6,623
Posted By twpd
I know your bike Felix - think I may have raced...

I know your bike Felix - think I may have raced against you last year at Croft with Derby Phoenix (have I already mentioned that?).

Nice bike - why gone? Where?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,010
Posted By twpd
I was tempted to buy it........ ........ for...

I was tempted to buy it........




........ for myself.


But I've run out of room in me garage. :rolleye:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 20:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By twpd
He keeps nagging me like you wouldn't believe! :o

He keeps nagging me like you wouldn't believe! :o
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2006, 20:19
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By twpd
Nah...it's an ssie frame.

Nah...it's an ssie frame.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 19:43
Replies: 42
Views: 6,623
Posted By twpd
Yep. That's a lovely bike. :) My 800 is gonna be...

Yep. That's a lovely bike. :)

My 800 is gonna be black.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 19:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,010
Posted By twpd
Just the job for DD

620s (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4635671426&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 19:02
Replies: 42
Views: 6,623
Posted By twpd
Post your race bike photos here

Come on then...let's see them. I love to see Ducati race bikes and more so DD bikes so, how about posting them here to look at?

I'm a bit of a photographer so, I'd like to set up and host a gallery...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2006, 18:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By twpd
Hmmmm...now it so happens that I have a spare...

Hmmmm...now it so happens that I have a spare bent frame with a V5 and it's not declared.... offers????? :lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Apr-2006, 18:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By twpd
I don't commute on mine. It spends its time...

I don't commute on mine. It spends its time getting nailed across the moorland roads to Hartside and beyond. Never drops below 100 and 6k rpm. :lol:

I love this bike - it's an absolute hoot.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Apr-2006, 18:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By twpd
Yep. But this bike is being used as my...

Yep. But this bike is being used as my development hack for my Minitwin/Thunderbike 800ss racer so, the drawbacks don't matter. Racing use is what I have in mind. I try things out - if I like them...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 18:44
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By twpd
Hmmmmmmm...I wonder............

Hmmmmmmm...I wonder............
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Apr-2006, 18:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,772
Posted By twpd
More 800ss mods

Today I fitted my Showa forks after having had them tweaked by Steve Jordan and installed a new Ohlins shock - I've just been out playing to try setting them up and already it feels so much more...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 18:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By twpd
£800??? ferk! Race or road?

£800??? ferk!

Race or road?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 16:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By twpd
And how much?

And how much?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 16:09
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
Steve has just done sets of Showas for my 800ss...

Steve has just done sets of Showas for my 800ss racers. I would not hesitate to use him again because he gives great race support and my fellow racers swear by his work.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 15:43
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
Why don't you ask him?

Why don't you ask him?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 14:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By twpd
Ahhhhhh..righto! Doh! :saint:

Ahhhhhh..righto! Doh! :saint:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 14:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By twpd
Ahhh. righto. Why the change of heart re. the...

Ahhh. righto. Why the change of heart re. the calipers then? I thought they were supposed to be the danglies. I might buy a new set for one of the 8's to race with.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 14:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By twpd
Well indeed but, I wasn't referring to the...

Well indeed but, I wasn't referring to the seller. More my incredulity that people will pay that much for a box of bits.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 14:24
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
Ditto re. Steve Jordan. Good bloke and Sarah is...

Ditto re. Steve Jordan. Good bloke and Sarah is nice - known her for years.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 12:29
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
I'll have two pairs then! :lol:

I'll have two pairs then! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2006, 12:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By twpd
Steve, you can buy the calipers singly you know....

Steve, you can buy the calipers singly you know. See PDQ.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 12:02
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
It's unsprung weight Steve. If you can save 20%...

It's unsprung weight Steve. If you can save 20% then that's significant. If there's one place where weight should be shed then it's from the suspension, wheels and brakes. Increaseing the ratio...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 08:58
Replies: 48
Views: 15,141
Posted By twpd
Lighter as well. I'm not sure if you can specify...

Lighter as well. I'm not sure if you can specify them from new though - I've never seen the option.
Forum: Monsters 28-Apr-2006, 00:41
Replies: 7
Views: 4,287
Posted By twpd
Scratch that - I'm talking borrox....they look...

Scratch that - I'm talking borrox....they look similar.
Forum: Monsters 28-Apr-2006, 00:39
Replies: 7
Views: 4,287
Posted By twpd
I think faster by Design import these - if it's...

I think faster by Design import these - if it's the ones I have seen then they are indeed very lovely. Excellent quality and feel.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 23:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By twpd
More EBay stupidity - 750s

basket case (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4633653120&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1)

Over £1k for a box of bits? You can buy a working one for about £1600-£1800.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 23:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,372
Posted By twpd
Carbon and expensive...

Carbon and expensive (http://kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=1257)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 23:20
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
I bought online. No complaints about the service...

I bought online. No complaints about the service or delivery...delivery was very quick indeed. I can't remember how I paid though - I think it was Paypal.

I've a complete set of Ricambi ssie stuff -...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 23:13
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
For the benefit of others: Ricambi mono-seat...

For the benefit of others:


Ricambi mono-seat cover (http://www.ricambi-weiss.de/shop/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=26)

Whatever you do don't buy the mono 900ssie seat - it's poor.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 22:59
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
OIC. Well Ricambi do a seat cowl that turns it...

OIC. Well Ricambi do a seat cowl that turns it into a mono...bit like this:


http://i19.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/da/5b/8d_1_b.JPG

Just remove the std panels and grab rail.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 22:44
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
I'm after a monoposto because it's gonna be...

I'm after a monoposto because it's gonna be lighter.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 22:43
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
Don't forget these lovely seats guys...

Don't forget these lovely seats guys (http://kaemna.de/cms_en/katalog.htm?&view=artikel&artikel=1251)

Expensive but nice.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 22:41
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
Good point about the seat height - the bike's are...

Good point about the seat height - the bike's are already tall especially if you raise the ride height to quicken the steering.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 22:40
Replies: 34
Views: 5,342
Posted By twpd
Tony I have a spare set of panels for the rear in...

Tony I have a spare set of panels for the rear in senna grey.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2006, 20:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By twpd
If you are gonna spend £85 then why not get them...

If you are gonna spend £85 then why not get them from moto2.co.uk instead of fleabay - with stuff like this I'd rather from a reputable house...safety critical and all that.
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