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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2005, 12:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By ali
From the state of your avatar I'd say Steve...

From the state of your avatar I'd say Steve probably makes a pretty penny from the back end of yer duke! :lol:

I'm off down his way about 1'ish.

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2005, 12:24
Replies: 43
Views: 5,083
Posted By ali
I'm in exactly the same boat. DD only and...

I'm in exactly the same boat. DD only and qualifying with the SoT guys. Bloody glad I did a TD now!

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2005, 11:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By ali
Thanks guys. Will try to get one sorted today,...

Thanks guys. Will try to get one sorted today, but may well end up doing it at 7am next Sat!!

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2005, 23:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By ali
Where to buy a diablo???

Evenin' all. :D

Anybody got any idea where I can get a rear Diablo on Saturday between Watford and Exeter?? Bit of a funny request but I'm off down that way and need one before the race next...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2005, 23:05
Replies: 35
Views: 3,947
Posted By ali
Fantastic. :D Had a few troubles getting on the...

Fantastic. :D Had a few troubles getting on the boil but it's a superb track. The run down from the apex of Redgate to the old hairpin is just electrifying, flat out right, right, left, and hard...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 15:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By ali
This person is mad (and possibly dangerous)....

This person is mad (and possibly dangerous). Don't listen to him.....:lol:

I'm with Darren on this one, latest you can find if you're going to use it. The carb heaters are a major bonus, the engine...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2005, 21:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By ali
I don't see Geoff Spencer having much trouble...

I don't see Geoff Spencer having much trouble with the SS frame! 'Tis a bit slow as standard though...

I would've thought the 851 would be miles better, but only because your weight is over the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jul-2005, 21:12
Replies: 44
Views: 7,904
Posted By ali
Dude, I don't think anyone was suggesting that we...

Dude, I don't think anyone was suggesting that we do! Fbracer just wanted to know our opinion on which set to buy (Something I can't help with, sorry!).

Having said that I second everything else...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2005, 13:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,332
Posted By ali
Hi Chris, Have a butchers at...

Hi Chris,

Have a butchers at this:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=21892#pid207728

Lots of possibilities, just depends on how far you can travel and how big yer wallet...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jul-2005, 16:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By ali
Might be worth tapping up Hejira Racing. They...

Might be worth tapping up Hejira Racing. They were slotting a 'prilla rsv engine into an all-carbon frame last time we were there. Had carbon wheels too. :D

What figures are you aiming for?...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 16:01
Replies: 24
Views: 5,461
Posted By ali
I run to the left of the track up the hill and...

I run to the left of the track up the hill and then hit the crest in the middle of the track. It enables you to keep the most power on over the mountain (all of it on the 675!) but leaves you a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 13:33
Replies: 22
Views: 3,864
Posted By ali
Errrmmm, bit off topic this, but if anyone has my...

Errrmmm, bit off topic this, but if anyone has my TOTW2 can I please have it back?! I lent it to a club member last summer, but can't remember who I lent it to!:puzzled::puzzled:

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jul-2005, 23:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By ali
I'll be camping if possible. It can't be any...

I'll be camping if possible. It can't be any worse than cadwell... can it??? :lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 01:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,890
Posted By ali
Hi Craig, I had to bypass my Datatool System 3...

Hi Craig,

I had to bypass my Datatool System 3 at silverstone last year. It's an absolute doddle so don't fret too much. Just trace the wires back to the key points on the loom (usually ignition,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2005, 15:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By ali
Cheers Phil. That's pretty much as expected,...

Cheers Phil. That's pretty much as expected, 4.5bhp and a few more revs at the top end. I'm surprised the FE was only making 72 before the re-jetting. Goes to show that slip-ons really do need...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2005, 15:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,614
Posted By ali
Dyno chart - 900SL - FCR41s - Sil Motor

Hi All,

Just got the SL back from PDQ and thought you might like to browse the chart. Top end is now 78.4bhp, and she's making a healthy 60ft-lbs of torque. What surpised me was the incredible...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jul-2005, 00:14
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By ali
Search on Shazzam's posts. He did great bit on...

Search on Shazzam's posts. He did great bit on exactly this a while back. 19x18 for twin four-pots, and 16x18 for a single as a basic rule. Depends on whether you want more initial bit or progressive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2005, 17:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
Posted By ali
This lot may be able to...

This lot may be able to help:

http://www.pjengineering.co.uk/products.htm
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2005, 12:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,841
Posted By ali
I think it's DD going on a diet to fit back into...

I think it's DD going on a diet to fit back into its boots....:frog:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jul-2005, 12:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By ali
Hi Gareth, Glad to hear you're ok and it was...

Hi Gareth,

Glad to hear you're ok and it was just the bike and your gear that got trashed. It sounds like it'll be more expensive to repair (even with cheap prices from DSC bods) than to buy a new...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jul-2005, 15:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By ali
If you're concerned about the belts do 'em...

If you're concerned about the belts do 'em yerself. In the long run it's a good way of saving a bit of cash:

http://www.ducatisuite.com/beltchange.html

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jul-2005, 02:14
Replies: 37
Views: 3,456
Posted By ali
Fast as well. I've got used to be destroyed on...

Fast as well. I've got used to be destroyed on the straights by IL4s, and there's a better chance of people holding decent corner speed in that group.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jul-2005, 02:02
Replies: 37
Views: 3,456
Posted By ali
:lol: That's the best one all day...... I've...

:lol: That's the best one all day......

I've never been there before, but I understand it's strip of tarmac with some hills and curves. Can't be that difficult.......
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jul-2005, 01:55
Replies: 37
Views: 3,456
Posted By ali
Hi Geoff, I'll be there checking out which...

Hi Geoff,

I'll be there checking out which corner to bin it on... :lol:

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2005, 10:57
Replies: 37
Views: 6,050
Posted By ali
Very true. Arse. :(

Very true. Arse. :(
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Jul-2005, 22:38
Replies: 23
Views: 4,271
Posted By ali
I've never been too good at getting the front up...

I've never been too good at getting the front up and keeping it up on the 900 (but no worries on my old 916), but my brother's old 900 spent its entire life on the back wheel. I guess it just depends...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2005, 22:31
Replies: 37
Views: 6,050
Posted By ali
Great picture of you Ant! Never knew you had all...

Great picture of you Ant! Never knew you had all those tats....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2005, 16:07
Replies: 37
Views: 6,050
Posted By ali
Neil lists the conversion on his site as £575...

Neil lists the conversion on his site as £575 parts, £100 head work, £995 labor for the 'full monty'. That would give you a blinding engine for the cost of a 748+£1700. Not the cheapest way to the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 17:25
Replies: 92
Views: 15,236
Posted By ali
I'm in. Given the average cost of a weekend's...

I'm in.

Given the average cost of a weekend's racing the £50 odd for ferry tickets isn't going to make much difference. Would have to be a good track though. :D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 12:45
Replies: 23
Views: 4,271
Posted By ali
I remember! I came within a gnat's chuff of...

I remember! I came within a gnat's chuff of buying that little black lovely you ended up with. I love my SL, but that's a special bike and I was a fool not to have snapped it up! Ahhh,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 11:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ali
The bobbins were pretty cheap if I remember...

The bobbins were pretty cheap if I remember rightly. They didn't have more than one size, so I assume it's the disc/carrier thickness that changes. I'd like some decent rationale on why they go bang...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 11:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By ali
Mine move a lot side to side, but almost nothing...

Mine move a lot side to side, but almost nothing front to back. I've got a couple of sets of new bobbins but I'm not convinced they need them yet.

Mine also makes hideous graunching noises when...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 11:23
Replies: 23
Views: 4,271
Posted By ali
My 900SL has run back-to-back track days sessions...

My 900SL has run back-to-back track days sessions on several days, running for 6x40 mins solid with an oil temp of 150 degsC. I also tend to ring its neck when out on the road, but it's difficult to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jul-2005, 15:28
Replies: 46
Views: 4,810
Posted By ali
Exactly as WJB says, run with the Superclub and...

Exactly as WJB says, run with the Superclub and you get all the good circuits thrown in free.

I didn't mind woodland so much, but could live without the hairpins....

Definitely didn't get on with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 17:47
Replies: 55
Views: 9,416
Posted By ali
Several fans were arrested during a heated...

Several fans were arrested during a heated exchange???
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2005, 01:07
Replies: 25
Views: 2,655
Posted By ali
I've never been to Donny, my bike won't be...

I've never been to Donny, my bike won't be running, my legs have fallen off and I'm blind. I'll be happy with a top 10.... :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jul-2005, 23:19
Replies: 29
Views: 4,189
Posted By ali
Cheers Pietro. Nice bit of organisation and...

Cheers Pietro. Nice bit of organisation and surprisingly few donuts gags!

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2005, 10:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
Posted By ali
You'll be getting those brakes sorted then?!...

You'll be getting those brakes sorted then?! Visiting the hedgerows because of over-enthusiastic riding is acceptable, visiting it because you've got no front brakes definitely less so!

Look...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Jul-2005, 10:18
Replies: 23
Views: 3,253
Posted By ali
Ohhhhh... you biiiitch! You're such a tease! Just...

Ohhhhh... you biiiitch! You're such a tease! Just 'cos Phil plays for both teams doesn't mean he's willing to wear pink arseless leathers and high-heeled Sidis just to attract a few quid.

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 23:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
Posted By ali
Very nice Kev, wrong colour, but otherwise...

Very nice Kev, wrong colour, but otherwise lovely. :) Any chance of seeing her on track in the near future?

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 23:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By ali
10,000 miles longer than yours, pintsize.......

10,000 miles longer than yours, pintsize.... :frog:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 16:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Posted By ali
Might be taking mine, but as DD appears to have...

Might be taking mine, but as DD appears to have taken over my life there's a stong urge to get the 900 out again. I know it makes more racing sense to do some testing with the DD bike, but I'm hungry...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 14:45
Replies: 45
Views: 4,194
Posted By ali
41s are definitely too big, as we've discussed...

41s are definitely too big, as we've discussed before, but I also tried the DP transducers with a different ignition curve. No noticeable difference....

Your 39s are also too big, but not by much....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 13:43
Replies: 45
Views: 4,194
Posted By ali
That bleedin\' 675 motor :(

Well, we've tried our best, but no amount of jiggery-pokery, carb black magic, or hitting it with a hammer will extract any more bleedin' power.

Spent another few hours on Mark Hill's dyno last...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 13:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,354
Posted By ali
Hi Charlotte, Sorry, as you know, been at Mark's...

Hi Charlotte,

Sorry, as you know, been at Mark's until the wee hours again.... :(

As Mike said, the enormous silverware platter is still in the hands of the race comittee pending a decision as to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2005, 18:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,352
Posted By ali
Don't ask awkward questions like that! I was...

Don't ask awkward questions like that! I was trying to leave that sort of omigodwhathaveIdone moment until I actually try to sell the bugger!! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2005, 17:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,352
Posted By ali
But surely option1 would cost the same as a...

But surely option1 would cost the same as a 620??? Oh yes, so it ****ing does...... :flame:

Ali

[Edited on 30-6-2005 by ali]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2005, 19:05
Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
Posted By ali
You're just jealous of my ranking in the Muppet...

You're just jealous of my ranking in the Muppet of the Year tables.....

Don't worry, I have full confidence that you'll defend your title again this year. :frog:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2005, 18:58
Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
Posted By ali
:lol: I can assure you it's bloody manic from...

:lol: I can assure you it's bloody manic from where I'm standing!:lol:

Snet & CC weren't that bad, but Cadwell was madness. The amount of times I nearly t-boned other riders doesn't bear thinking...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2005, 18:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
Posted By ali
The series has delivered miles more than I...

The series has delivered miles more than I originally thought. My understanding of various parts of the bike has increased greatly, but I still feel there's not enough focus on suspension. The...
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