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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Apr-2005, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,022
Posted By Zimbo
creating a gif from an movie file

Pause the movie clip then use Alt+PrintScreen to dump the media player window bitmap to the clipboard. Then open up an image editor (e.g. Paint Shop Pro) and use Edit-Paste to create an image from...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Mar-2005, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,866
Posted By Zimbo
Oh yes, the old piston rings-hunting game! That...

Oh yes, the old piston rings-hunting game! That was probably me Nelly (for a '92 900). I gave up in the end and have popped the old ones back in. Woods Motorcycles in Abergele told me that Ducati had...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Oct-2004, 20:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,516
Posted By Zimbo
I've used RS paint...

I've used RS paint (http://www.motorbikepaint.co.uk) to touch up my red 92 900. To get the correct match with their paint required a white undercoat, bizarrely (it gives the finish more depth) and a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Sep-2004, 20:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,330
Posted By Zimbo
Will yer look at the curves on FiscusFish's...

Will yer look at the curves on FiscusFish's lovely yellow Superlight. What a beaut the carby SS/L is from that angle. And I've got one, but it still makes me dribble when I see a photo like that :P
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Sep-2004, 20:39
Replies: 29
Views: 6,460
Posted By Zimbo
That\'s...

exquisite. Is that a 93 SP5? Apart from the pillion provision, how does the 93 Strada differ from the SP? I'm an SS owner (92 900) but have always lusted after the 888 and have foolishly let 2 SP4's...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Sep-2004, 17:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Posted By Zimbo
Assuming I don't see the parts this side of March...

Assuming I don't see the parts this side of March 2005, the old girl won't be requiring any WD40 - she's currently warm, dry and naked in my living room (tank drained and in the cellar mind you)....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Sep-2004, 17:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Posted By Zimbo
Yeah, for a 900 (92). Unfortunately the parts are...

Yeah, for a 900 (92). Unfortunately the parts are already paid for. I wish I'd shopped around now to see who had what in stock. That'll teach me ! Thanks anyway.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Sep-2004, 14:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Posted By Zimbo
Delays ordering parts

I ordered some stuff from Pro Twins in Surrey about 2 months ago and I'm still waiting for some of the parts (piston rings & intake valve). Anyone else suffering these ridiculous delays ordering...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Aug-2004, 15:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,799
Posted By Zimbo
Very illuminating.

Very illuminating.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Jun-2004, 21:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,769
Posted By Zimbo
The 'breather' tube you mention is actually an...

The 'breather' tube you mention is actually an overflow or drain tube. A drain for rain if you will. I had an interesting incident some years ago..I'd just filled up at a garage and as I walked away...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2004, 15:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,367
Posted By Zimbo
sorry, that was supposed to be a reply to the...

sorry, that was supposed to be a reply to the 'airbox removal' thread. I pressed the wrong tit...

zimbo.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2004, 15:06
Replies: 2
Views: 2,367
Posted By Zimbo
carb \'heater\' lines

You'll get a few dribbles of oil but there's certainly no need to drain the whole system. Just support the two lines coming from the cooler and plug the holes in the float bowls with small...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Feb-2004, 15:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Posted By Zimbo
I too read about the sprag clutch spring tweak....

I too read about the sprag clutch spring tweak. It may have been on the Ducati Index (http://www.cowin-tech.com/ducati/Index.htm)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Dec-2003, 20:40
Replies: 1
Views: 2,445
Posted By Zimbo
oil level

I've always been a bit unsure about what the oil level should be on my '92 SS. There used to be an ally plate next to the inspection window with MAX on it, and a line which seemed to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2003, 20:03
Replies: 1
Views: 3,206
Posted By Zimbo
hunting for old style screen

I've been hunting for an old style, flat screen (up to '95) for my '92 900. If anyone has an original one lying around please give me a shout. Thanks.

Zimbo.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2003, 22:31
Replies: 15
Views: 4,871
Posted By Zimbo
I rode without ear plugs for the first time in...

I rode without ear plugs for the first time in yonks the other day....I thought the thing was about to fall to bits between my legs. Very un-nerving.
zimbo
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2003, 22:28
Replies: 13
Views: 6,517
Posted By Zimbo
Lovely that. But where are the flies? zimbo

Lovely that. But where are the flies?
zimbo
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2003, 22:25
Replies: 1
Views: 3,714
Posted By Zimbo
emma peel

aw, you can't get too anal about peely flakey engine paint - it's just the way the bee bumbles and the thunder rumbles on Ducs. Try not to look at it too much and instead wallow in the...
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