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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2006, 15:12
Replies: 16
Views: 4,121
Posted By BDG
Top man, well done

Top man, well done
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 15:31
Replies: 25
Views: 5,956
Posted By BDG
AT very best that would only give you a baseline...

AT very best that would only give you a baseline and could be completely wrong. Can't imagine a 10 stone flyweight wanting the same settings as a 17 stone monster. OK i know he has posted his weight...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2006, 15:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By BDG
My mate bought my old SPS and it has done 18,000...

My mate bought my old SPS and it has done 18,000 miles without any major trauma. It needed a new sprag clutch as the starter takes some stick firing it up with the hi comp pistons.

Early on in its...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 19:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Posted By BDG
I'll second those congratualtions, well done...

I'll second those congratualtions, well done guys.

Dom, sorry about the **** at the end, i hope it hasn't taken the gloss off it. Seems a big shame that this congrats posting will probably get a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2006, 00:25
Replies: 16
Views: 5,558
Posted By BDG
OK i know it hard to compare different dyno's but...

OK i know it hard to compare different dyno's but my old 2000 SPS managed 120 bhp

David don't be disheartened, using different scales (SAE, DIN ,EC etc) on the same dyno can make about 2%...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Aug-2006, 12:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,189
Posted By BDG
Before JPM says it, a calender works well for...

Before JPM says it, a calender works well for me:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Aug-2006, 10:06
Replies: 25
Views: 5,956
Posted By BDG
Colin at 100% suspensions number is 07715 490888.

Colin at 100% suspensions number is 07715 490888.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Aug-2006, 00:16
Replies: 25
Views: 5,956
Posted By BDG
Wouldn't be my first choice, they've done a good...

Wouldn't be my first choice, they've done a good work for me in the past on a couple of occasions, but their last attempt (revalve and respring, then 2 set up sessions left me very disillusioned. It...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2006, 13:09
Replies: 113
Views: 30,862
Posted By BDG
I know that Nelly actually does extra stuff above...

I know that Nelly actually does extra stuff above and beyond the standard service schedules i.e. taking the cams out to check for the dreaded rocker problems, which isn't part of the service...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 22:55
Replies: 113
Views: 30,862
Posted By BDG
Interesting, i know Nelly has shown...

Interesting, i know Nelly has shown Phillipe/Peugnet how to do several things so he can do his own work on his bike, how many dealers would do that? As for contribution to the DSC club, Nelly, along...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 16:14
Replies: 113
Views: 30,862
Posted By BDG
Well said Dibble, a bit more eloquent than my...

Well said Dibble, a bit more eloquent than my comments earlier.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 19:30
Replies: 113
Views: 30,862
Posted By BDG
I've owned 5 Ducatis and probably done more miles...

I've owned 5 Ducatis and probably done more miles than most, and therefore had more servicing work done.

I've tried various Ducati main dealers and independants and got well and truely hacked off...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2006, 00:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By BDG
As ever thanks Neil, our ace welder is away on...

As ever thanks Neil, our ace welder is away on holiday, also the ever resourcefull Skids is having a dig about so we'll see what turns up first.

C U Tues, enjoy Brands with the mob.

No walking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2006, 13:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By BDG
I'm sure it can be welded and this is an option. ...

I'm sure it can be welded and this is an option.

Having had a look at my 996R subframe, it already has an additional brace welded on the top of the subframe so i suspect that it may not be the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2006, 13:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By BDG
Wanted Mono Subframe

Azzy's (fellow DSC'r who doesn't log on) needs alloy monoposto subframe for his 2000 996SPS.

Question, are all of the mono sub frames the same, will any mono fit?
please see pic attatched which...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2006, 17:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,766
Posted By BDG
Sounds terminal to me, better sell it quick, i'll...

Sounds terminal to me, better sell it quick, i'll offer you £250 cash now
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2006, 17:52
Replies: 12
Views: 4,288
Posted By BDG
Bet he's done more miles than you though Ray,...

Bet he's done more miles than you though Ray, being a Buell owner:frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2006, 15:16
Replies: 12
Views: 4,288
Posted By BDG
Are you the REAL Valentino Rossi, if so welcome. ...

Are you the REAL Valentino Rossi, if so welcome.

I'm actually Troy Bayliss but didn't want to draw any undue attention so hide under the masquerade of BDG, nobody has sussed me so far.;)

Its also...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Aug-2006, 14:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By BDG
Another Roy story, he just bought the R1 a few...

Another Roy story, he just bought the R1 a few years ago and was in the pub with his brother and mates. Roy left the pub and binned it pulling a wheelie.

Someone rushed in and told his brother that...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Aug-2006, 14:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By BDG
Update from OULTON 2nd Aug.

Several DSC'rs are doing a no limits day there in the monsoon.

Amongst them is Azzy. His neighbour Roy with Azzys old R1 came along for his first ever track day.

Now Roy is a complete nutter of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jul-2006, 01:40
Replies: 1
Views: 1,288
Posted By BDG
Ohlins spring rates

Just out of curiosity i wanted to check spring weights, both standard and for different weight riders.

I used to have a comprehensive listing of rec Ohlins spring rates for different weights on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2006, 19:39
Replies: 34
Views: 9,190
Posted By BDG
:lol: :lol: better than a C90 IMHO

:lol: :lol:
better than a C90 IMHO
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2006, 23:42
Replies: 34
Views: 9,190
Posted By BDG
Totally agree, well said that man. I'd go for...

Totally agree, well said that man.

I'd go for the one in best condition out of whats available (probably TP's)

My only other reason for suggesting the 6R is the best is to poke fun at Ray and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 01:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
Posted By BDG
Fairly common fault on bikes a few years old....

Fairly common fault on bikes a few years old. Complex moulding that suffers from repeated heat cycles on the seam.

Its happened on my SPS before and recently on my current bike.

Don't worry, its...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2006, 00:31
Replies: 31
Views: 5,925
Posted By BDG
Rob i'm 6' 3" tall. the cheap bodywork...

Rob

i'm 6' 3" tall. the cheap bodywork ain't so cheap, each side of the tank is £660 so crash bars are a good investment. Hope i don't test them in the Alps off roading next week. :D The seat is...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jul-2006, 13:57
Replies: 31
Views: 5,925
Posted By BDG
Too late for Henners there's no saving the man...

Too late for Henners there's no saving the man from his madness but Rob, have a go on the KTM Adventure 950, quite simply its brilliant. Capable of scratching, touring, commuting, off road and a...
Forum: Tyres 11-Jul-2006, 13:55
Replies: 7
Views: 3,251
Posted By BDG
I live in Cheshire and happily travel across to...

I live in Cheshire and happily travel across to Cornerspeed in Kirby in Ashfield, Notts. Cornerspeed have also recently become an official authorised Ducati service centre.

When my bike was under...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2006, 11:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By BDG
Tecnosel do a foam seat which may not be as comfy...

Tecnosel do a foam seat which may not be as comfy as a Sargant seat but its miles better than the standard item. I've used the Tecnosel for quite a few long trips and its good.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jun-2006, 17:41
Replies: 61
Views: 17,016
Posted By BDG
Great day and well done to JPM for suggesting and...

Great day and well done to JPM for suggesting and organising an unofficial DSC track day. I'm sure DSC numbers were swelled by the forthcoming DD round, but thats also why JPM picked that day.
...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jun-2006, 19:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,404
Posted By BDG
I've got a 996R, this was the first Ducati to...

I've got a 996R, this was the first Ducati to have the 998 engine and like Ray's bike its done 15,000 miles. (15,300:frog: )

Mine managed 2650 miles in 7 days......told you Ray the 6R's are...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2006, 13:22
Replies: 28
Views: 6,572
Posted By BDG
I did 8,000 miles on the 996R last year, would...

I did 8,000 miles on the 996R last year, would have done more but got something else to ride as well.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2006, 15:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,062
Posted By BDG
I'd suggest putting 14 on the front and 45 on the...

I'd suggest putting 14 on the front and 45 on the rear, should make life interesting:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2006, 15:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,676
Posted By BDG
The question is why does the fuel light normally...

The question is why does the fuel light normally come just after you've passed the petrol station, and start wondering how far too the next one?:confused:

I've got 30 miles on the 996, as for the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jun-2006, 13:27
Replies: 55
Views: 7,973
Posted By BDG
Yea me too, been far too quiet and harmonious...

Yea me too, been far too quiet and harmonious here recently;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jun-2006, 15:57
Replies: 102
Views: 58,454
Posted By BDG
OK it is well known i'm a complete buffon when it...

OK it is well known i'm a complete buffon when it comes to IT (well not just IT, but however...............)

This is not a dig at the Webteam who have no doubt worked very hard to get the new site...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2006, 15:41
Replies: 22
Views: 3,036
Posted By BDG
I'll arrive early as well, and do nothing but...

I'll arrive early as well, and do nothing but make a huge nuisance of myself and drink like MartinH. Get the Smirnoff Ice in, yeeha, BBQ, anyone want to buy my place on the track for the day...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2006, 16:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By BDG
Ruth is that bloke in your avatar in the novices...

Ruth is that bloke in your avatar in the novices as well?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Jun-2006, 13:08
Replies: 49
Views: 7,772
Posted By BDG
Talking I'm really sorry i'm missing Cadwell, had a great...

I'm really sorry i'm missing Cadwell, had a great time last year, despite the initial weather, but i'm away on holiday then.

enjoy yersel folks
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Jun-2006, 00:13
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By BDG
I've had 3 different models of VFR and ST4, ST4s...

I've had 3 different models of VFR and ST4, ST4s and Multistrada and covered a few miles on each of them.

If you want a great day to day bike with top class build quality, but rather lacking in soul...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 00:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,774
Posted By BDG
At the risk of upsetting some people not as much...

At the risk of upsetting some people not as much as you may think. I'd take an ill educated guess at £8k (max), unless of course you find someone who MUST have a 'Foggy Rep'

Its a very hard bike to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 12:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,238
Posted By BDG
D940 is fun but its not very long, still not...

D940 is fun but its not very long, still not worth it for Pau in my not very humble opinion. In fact i like being opinionated.
And in addition although i dunno where you live but if you're not in a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 00:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,238
Posted By BDG
Sorry to disagree but for Pau it would have to be...

Sorry to disagree but for Pau it would have to be a Portsmouth to Le Havre (or St Malo) crossing.

The tunnel takes bikes, but its so much further north and the roads heading south are pretty...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 14:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,571
Posted By BDG
I look at my bike and say "Cor" every...

I look at my bike and say "Cor" every day, sorry thats not very helpfull:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 16:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,619
Posted By BDG
Thats nearly as tight as JPM's wallet:lol:

Thats nearly as tight as JPM's wallet:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 14:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,721
Posted By BDG
Cardboard side stand, to replace the original...

Cardboard side stand, to replace the original heavy alloy bit.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 03-May-2006, 13:28
Replies: 18
Views: 15,051
Posted By BDG
Stolen R6 5 days old

Just heard a very sad and annoying story from one of the lads at work.

His brothers brand new R6 was stolen last night. I've been to his house and he lives in a very quiet village near Darlington....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By BDG
Ant, you're so evil:devil::lol:

Ant, you're so evil:devil::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 12:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,399
Posted By BDG
As my wife says i'm always in bother, its purely...

As my wife says i'm always in bother, its purely a question of how much at any given time:lol: or are we referring to vans and dodgy former owners:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 18:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,399
Posted By BDG
No, not at all, just daft:lol: CK yes all fixed...

No, not at all, just daft:lol:

CK yes all fixed after threats of legal action with the builders and the copper pipe manufacturers, defo a bad batch as it turned out nearly every one in the street...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 18:09
Replies: 62
Views: 17,806
Posted By BDG
My god i'm glad you reminded me, the state of our...

My god i'm glad you reminded me, the state of our education system is appalling, maybe Tony should put Prescott in charge of education to instill some family values, of maybe Clark could be the right...
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