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Forum: 851 / 888 03-Aug-2005, 10:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,847
Posted By desmojen
Here's one I made earlier, havn't made a bike...

Here's one I made earlier, havn't made a bike model in ages but I am going to get the aforementioned Airfix 'sedici :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Aug-2005, 18:28
Replies: 108
Views: 20,542
Posted By desmojen
Me and Lee are booked in now as well, so anyone...

Me and Lee are booked in now as well, so anyone who wants to sponsor me........;)
Forum: Tyres 15-Jul-2005, 15:37
Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Posted By desmojen
Any time Andy, any time :lol: I overtook many a...

Any time Andy, any time :lol:

I overtook many a gixxer thou, R1, Blade etc. in my time on my 748R as well, doesn't mean it's a faster bike does it! :frog:
Forum: Tyres 15-Jul-2005, 14:44
Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Posted By desmojen
what you need JP, is a ZX10R :D:devil::sing:

what you need JP, is a ZX10R :D:devil::sing:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 19:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,591
Posted By desmojen
That's what I do, just concentrate on your body...

That's what I do, just concentrate on your body position, look where you're going , and the rest will come easy.
Glad I could be of assistance fella :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 19:33
Replies: 37
Views: 6,049
Posted By desmojen
True TP, true, I must admit I thought they were a...

True TP, true, I must admit I thought they were a bit more than that.
There's not really any advantage over a good 748R there is there? AJ was saying to me that he got nearly 130 bhp out of an 853R,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2005, 18:09
Replies: 37
Views: 6,049
Posted By desmojen
A friend of mine had a sigma conversion on his...

A friend of mine had a sigma conversion on his 748 and it made 106 bhp, not bad but not really 996 territory.
If you have a 748R it would be much closer and a real hoot to ride I expect, but if...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 18:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,591
Posted By desmojen
Jools, is quick turning a bit of a misnomer do...

Jools, is quick turning a bit of a misnomer do you think?
The whole point of it is that they want you to square the corner off for maximum traction and minimum lean, but I think you can get too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2005, 00:10
Replies: 13
Views: 3,060
Posted By desmojen
Hi Nate, at the end of the day, the whole point...

Hi Nate, at the end of the day, the whole point of the dry clutch is that it grabs hard, that's what they do! The only way to pull away smoothly on the R IMO is to dial in about 8K and dump the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 21:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,693
Posted By desmojen
2000 748R has Showa all round, vented bodywork...

2000 748R has Showa all round, vented bodywork and 5 spokes as standard. I believe they were sold originally with boxed Termi's, a cover and a stand but the chances of these coming with a second hand...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jun-2005, 11:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,230
Posted By desmojen
What happened to Weeksy then, I thought he was...

What happened to Weeksy then, I thought he was racing at Snett?
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 23:12
Replies: 38
Views: 5,123
Posted By desmojen
There's no good reason not to fit a 520 if you...

There's no good reason not to fit a 520 if you want to, if it's good enough for a superbike etc...........
Just make sure it's a decent one or it will last around 23 minutes before you need to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2005, 23:09
Replies: 25
Views: 4,850
Posted By desmojen
I'm probably totally wrong since no one else...

I'm probably totally wrong since no one else seems to have suggested it, but wouldn't the belt slacken with a broken rocker anyway?
I mean, if you don't have the valves, rockers etc in contact with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2005, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By desmojen
Thanks boys, I'll give them a ring today...

Thanks boys, I'll give them a ring today :)

(repeats to self, 24Nm, 24Nm.....)

[Edited on 18-6-2005 by desmojen]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2005, 22:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By desmojen
Renthal sprocket studs

Things you wish you didn't do no.2

Just took my renthal sprocket off to clean the general area up a bit ( bike gets so shitty riding it on the road!)
Putting it all back together and start torquing...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jun-2005, 10:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,427
Posted By desmojen
I disagree Mario, the times you've posted above...

I disagree Mario, the times you've posted above are around what I would expect fast group non racers to be running.
And too slow for what? :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Jun-2005, 18:42
Replies: 10
Views: 3,300
Posted By desmojen
You can get the pukka guide off the MCN website :)

You can get the pukka guide off the MCN website :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2005, 11:50
Replies: 27
Views: 3,904
Posted By desmojen
Anyway, if it's so cheap why not just get it...

Anyway, if it's so cheap why not just get it serviced straight away?
Jobs a good 'un!
If it's been abused previously you should be able to tell by looking at it anyway :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jun-2005, 10:41
Replies: 28
Views: 3,861
Posted By desmojen
Hey, you know I'm just ribbing you fella :D In...

Hey, you know I'm just ribbing you fella :D

In real terms you are much faster than me, and so is Lil by the sounds of it! :burn:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jun-2005, 00:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,861
Posted By desmojen
Even...cheeky scouse boy ;) And me still faster...

Even...cheeky scouse boy ;)
And me still faster at cadders, howz it feel to be slower than the laydeez mate? :frog:;):lol:

Very well done both of you, specially Lil, guess you must be getting to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jun-2005, 18:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,784
Posted By desmojen
I bought a little plate from Chris Clarkes for my...

I bought a little plate from Chris Clarkes for my 750ss which stopped it flipping up, cost me all of £7.
Catch is, they don't exist anymore!
I'm sure Baines or JHP or someone like that must do an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 17:51
Replies: 44
Views: 9,258
Posted By desmojen
It's not so far from Cambridge to Oxford Loony,...

It's not so far from Cambridge to Oxford Loony, I'd strongly suggest a visit to uncle Skids to get it sorted.
Take some choccy biccies with you as a bribe! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 17:00
Replies: 44
Views: 9,258
Posted By desmojen
Yep, that shows that you have the preload maxed...

Yep, that shows that you have the preload maxed out, ie. fully as hard as it will go. Not good.
You need to set it up so that the static sag is correct, I think about 10mm but I am sure someone will...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 14:56
Replies: 24
Views: 3,870
Posted By desmojen
Depends what year you get, my 2000 model had no...

Depends what year you get, my 2000 model had no Ohlins at all, but to be honest, it doesn't need it.
I changed the rear to a race spec Ohlins last year (not oe stuff) and whilst the difference was...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 12:51
Replies: 44
Views: 9,258
Posted By desmojen
You will never get the 748 to steer like a gixxer...

You will never get the 748 to steer like a gixxer mate, they are chalk and cheese. You have to use good old muscle to ride a duke fast, I'm sure most will agree but we've all got used to it now so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2005, 12:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,870
Posted By desmojen
No need to be intimidated by the servicing costs...

No need to be intimidated by the servicing costs of the R, there won't be any difference between the R and the standard bike on that one! :)

Aside from that, agree with Fil to the hilt, there's a...
Forum: Tyres 31-May-2005, 17:07
Replies: 31
Views: 10,102
Posted By desmojen
Track pressures should be around 30 each end in...

Track pressures should be around 30 each end in this weather, Supercorsas run 30/29 front /rear.
That looks like pick up to me, I sometimes get a similar thing on my front tyre and an Ohlins man I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 10:47
Replies: 33
Views: 5,800
Posted By desmojen
I am going to be doing mine in Chili colours soon...

I am going to be doing mine in Chili colours soon but without the stickers. I also like Robbie Rolfos flowers D'antin except for not being yellow ;)
My other favourite would have to be the silver...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2005, 19:17
Replies: 25
Views: 5,162
Posted By desmojen
The problem was the fella (out of shot) who...

The problem was the fella (out of shot) who flipped his Aprilia 250 in front of crazy leathers dude.
He proceeded to panic and use his back (!!) brake to try and stop, and then fell off.
They're both...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 21:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By desmojen
I think you can get them from tasty nuts, you can...

I think you can get them from tasty nuts, you can definately get them from Aeroquip.
Why not just pull the D rings off yours leaving just the slot?
Forum: Tyres 14-May-2005, 19:28
Replies: 5
Views: 3,134
Posted By desmojen
My opinions only, not scientific! Super corsa...

My opinions only, not scientific!

Super corsa are awesome on track, nowt better except maybe Racetecs.
Good on the road as long as it's warm.
Panty poo in the wet/cold.
They are usable as all...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2005, 13:02
Replies: 55
Views: 10,017
Posted By desmojen
Lookout, Steve's after a celebrity appearance!!!!...

Lookout, Steve's after a celebrity appearance!!!! :devil::frog:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2005, 22:31
Replies: 32
Views: 7,135
Posted By desmojen
You're joking right? What with the dry clutch...

You're joking right?

What with the dry clutch trying to smash itself loudly to pieces on the one hand and the cans blatting away on the other, my bike was painful to stand next to.
You certainly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2005, 22:58
Replies: 32
Views: 7,135
Posted By desmojen
I got my bike mot'd on good friday with race cans...

I got my bike mot'd on good friday with race cans on it.
I spoke to the tester on the phone previously and he told me that the law had just changed to what you said.
If the can does not have any...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2005, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 2,798
Posted By desmojen
Mine's stock and goes to 12500 before the limiter...

Mine's stock and goes to 12500 before the limiter :o
Sounds nice up there though :sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 11:33
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By desmojen
By the lenghth of it's tail, among other...

By the lenghth of it's tail, among other things.

I like the blue one best, it has a slight comedy feel to it!

[Edited on 31-3-2005 by desmojen]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 21:09
Replies: 39
Views: 4,779
Posted By desmojen
Bearing in mind that the 748R engine is basically...

Bearing in mind that the 748R engine is basically a sleeved down 996 one, I can see no good reason why a 996 engine wouldn't go straight in.
I don't really see any good reason to put one in either...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 19:33
Replies: 15
Views: 26,747
Posted By desmojen
Maybe, but it's a darn sight cheaper to replace...

Maybe, but it's a darn sight cheaper to replace than a wheel! :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 16:25
Replies: 15
Views: 26,747
Posted By desmojen
I use the rear brake to stop the wheel, saves...

I use the rear brake to stop the wheel, saves potential damage to the wheel, cunning eh! :cool:

I use a long 1/2" breaker bar to undo it, never had any problems with that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2005, 21:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,045
Posted By desmojen
I think the main improvement is in feel, the...

I think the main improvement is in feel, the power thing is all done with mirrors as shazaam has very eloquently explained before.
The combination of decent pads and a radial m/c certainly is an...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Mar-2005, 21:16
Replies: 41
Views: 7,735
Posted By desmojen
I've done two of these days at Wittering, and...

I've done two of these days at Wittering, and whilst they do use part of the runway they also use peri tracks and hardstanding to create a track. They use tyres not cones and I have to say, the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2005, 19:01
Replies: 22
Views: 3,739
Posted By desmojen
Just to clarify, you do have 50mm end cans, yes?

Just to clarify, you do have 50mm end cans, yes?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2005, 20:31
Replies: 21
Views: 4,530
Posted By desmojen
I have always been under the impression that...

I have always been under the impression that decent stainless steel has a higher tensile stree value than normal steel, so if the bolts are of the same value they will be strong enough.
shazaam's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2005, 20:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By desmojen
Is that £50 for both cans? That sounds good...

Is that £50 for both cans? That sounds good because, to be honest, I can't really be bothered! :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 20:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By desmojen
Thanks fellas, you lot are amazing, not just part...

Thanks fellas, you lot are amazing, not just part numbers but page numbers too!
It's fitted and sorted now, cheers :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 18:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By desmojen
Any part number geeks out there? (fuel filter info)

Hi guys,
I have a fuel filter here, the part number is 42540041B.
Filtro benzina 900ss-996B/01
Will this fit my 748? MY200 748R
Thanks,
Jen :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2005, 21:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By desmojen
I did find some stainless steel wool packing...

I did find some stainless steel wool packing meant for racing cars on ebay, whic seems reasonable at £30, but wasn't sure if it would be ok to use that.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Mar-2005, 19:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By desmojen
Exhaust re-stuffing

I know this topic has come up several times before but I did do a search and didn't come up with anything!
Excuses over, can you give me some advice on re stuffing the 'ol termis. I reckon they're...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2005, 18:30
Replies: 37
Views: 5,803
Posted By desmojen
Lil, why on earth are you waiting for them? The...

Lil, why on earth are you waiting for them?
The customer is king, you have every right to get your credits sorted without any rubbish about representing Donnington. At the end of the day you paid...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2005, 18:25
Replies: 24
Views: 4,599
Posted By desmojen
Chill bird, you'll be fine! Blipping is icing on...

Chill bird, you'll be fine!
Blipping is icing on the cake, it doesn't really matter if you do it or not.
When you had your slipper, how often did you notice it really work? Think about it, not very...
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