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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 08-Feb-2012, 14:16
Replies: 6
Views: 8,155
Posted By ChrisBushell
Just confirmed that nearly a third of the tickets...

Just confirmed that nearly a third of the tickets have gone already - so get in quick if you want to go!
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 31-Jan-2012, 10:33
Replies: 9
Views: 5,462
Posted By ChrisBushell
Come and make a good offer and you can pick it up...

Come and make a good offer and you can pick it up at 18.30 on Sunday evening. That way Peter doesn'y have to come and collect it.

The sucessfull buyer wil also get a free entry to the show on...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2012, 11:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,821
Posted By ChrisBushell
Dont see why not.

Dont see why not.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 21-Jan-2012, 10:00
Replies: 58
Views: 25,052
Posted By ChrisBushell
That is still being worked on Frank!

That is still being worked on Frank!
Forum: Classic 10-Jan-2012, 16:53
Replies: 5
Views: 9,681
Posted By ChrisBushell
Well the little cadets are an interesting mix and...

Well the little cadets are an interesting mix and parts are hard to come by.

It is unlikely that you will find much in the UK, but the US and Australia maybe of help. Drop me an e-mail...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 10-Jan-2012, 11:25
Replies: 3
Views: 3,254
Posted By ChrisBushell
The MCN London Motorcycle Show 2012 2-5 February

Guys,

We are starting to put the finishing touches to the plan for the Club stand at the above show now and we need a DD bike to put on it to finish off.

The bike needs to be "presentable" - that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Dec-2011, 11:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,926
Posted By ChrisBushell
Thanks for the advice, just want to be able to...

Thanks for the advice, just want to be able to see after dark!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2011, 18:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,926
Posted By ChrisBushell
Headlamp conversion

Has anyone done an HID conversion on a 998? Looking to upgrade the lighting on both of our bikes and would like to know which kit to get!


Chris
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2011, 13:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By ChrisBushell
Paul, I haven't seen the road race form yet,...

Paul,

I haven't seen the road race form yet, yours should come through the post in the near future.

If you are in the position to move up to a National, I am sure we can arrange for Hottrax to sign...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2011, 12:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By ChrisBushell
ACU Licences for 2012

Guys,

I have received information from the ACU with regard to renewal of licences for the 2012 year.

Whilst the Trials and other off road licences are using the new online service, Road Race ones...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Nov-2011, 10:31
Replies: 21
Views: 9,401
Posted By ChrisBushell
I think that you will find that the date will...

I think that you will find that the date will come through in January, once the race callendars are confirmed.

That way people will have plenty of time to get their booking in!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2011, 08:54
Replies: 10
Views: 4,156
Posted By ChrisBushell
Well finally managed to get a decent run on the...

Well finally managed to get a decent run on the bike yesterday and I can say that it is now running perfectly!

So thats the Termi's link pipe and 996r ECU that came with the bike. There was none of...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 07-Nov-2011, 18:00
Replies: 12
Views: 6,174
Posted By ChrisBushell
Paul, Prices at the bottom - dont seem...

Paul,

Prices at the bottom - dont seem bad.

Chris


Ducati unveil innovative 1199 Panigale Superbike and present exciting 2012...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 07-Nov-2011, 11:41
Replies: 12
Views: 6,174
Posted By ChrisBushell
Is it me or does the tail look very high on this...

Is it me or does the tail look very high on this bike?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2011, 14:20
Replies: 10
Views: 4,156
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ok sat down this morning and realised that I have...

Ok sat down this morning and realised that I have fitted the std ECU off the 998S, rather than the one that came with the bike!

Both are marked 996r, but there are differences in other numbers, so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2011, 12:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,156
Posted By ChrisBushell
Kev, Going to check this evening, but I might...

Kev,

Going to check this evening, but I might have put Ben's 998S std ECU on instead of the one I got with the BP!

That might explain all!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2011, 13:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,156
Posted By ChrisBushell
Good points, I will have to check with the...

Good points, I will have to check with the previous owner re this 996R ECU! No chance of over reving in this weather!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2011, 18:15
Replies: 10
Views: 4,156
Posted By ChrisBushell
I swapped over the standard cans and ECU on our...

I swapped over the standard cans and ECU on our 998BP on Saturday, for a set of Termi's with the link pipe and the ECU that came with them (marked 996r). These came with the bike.

Now the increase...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2011, 16:49
Replies: 0
Views: 1,438
Posted By ChrisBushell
Tyres on a 998BP

I know that the Bridgestone 020s on our 998 are getting a bit thin, but was planning on waiting till March to change them, on teh grounds that I am not going to be doing many miles over the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2011, 15:08
Replies: 24
Views: 3,734
Posted By ChrisBushell
You are correct and the DSC administers race...

You are correct and the DSC administers race numbers not Hottrax.

Chri9s
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Oct-2011, 17:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,876
Posted By ChrisBushell
Paul, Yes you race on slicks and wets and can...

Paul,

Yes you race on slicks and wets and can have warmers!


Chris
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2011, 16:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,412
Posted By ChrisBushell
We have been doing this on single cylinder Ducati...

We have been doing this on single cylinder Ducati cams for years, normally by grinding the base circle, to get the extra meat on the other side.

The biggest thing however with Desmo cams is that you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2011, 18:17
Replies: 33
Views: 6,879
Posted By ChrisBushell
Looks like there is going to be some really good...

Looks like there is going to be some really good news about this on Wednesday the 19th of October!

Should have the required purchase made on Sunday before the vendor realises that prices will be...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 08-Oct-2011, 15:22
Replies: 9
Views: 5,452
Posted By ChrisBushell
Interesting suggestion this! Had a good meetig...

Interesting suggestion this! Had a good meetig with Hottrax on Tuesday about 2012 and should be in a position to provide more information on this subject in about a week or so - the future looks...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2011, 17:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,879
Posted By ChrisBushell
Just back from meeting with New Era and Hotraxx...

Just back from meeting with New Era and Hotraxx about next years DD, more on that shortly.

We had an interesting talk about all of the above and the options with regard to 4 valve Ducati's in the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Sep-2011, 17:40
Replies: 33
Views: 6,052
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ant, We have looked at 4 valve options a few...

Ant,

We have looked at 4 valve options a few times now, a part of which ended up in the 848 series.

Given all of the parts and work that you can do to these engines, then you have to set really...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Sep-2011, 08:59
Replies: 33
Views: 6,052
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ok guys, if you think it is a good idea, then you...

Ok guys, if you think it is a good idea, then you need to get 25 people to agree with you and then get them to sign up for a series of lets say 8 meetings per year.

Rules could be kept fairly...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2011, 10:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,234
Posted By ChrisBushell
Well it reads to me that if you enter on the...

Well it reads to me that if you enter on the Friday test, start and finish both races on Saturday - then you get £40 off a race entry at Snetterton.

Just a matter of do you want to race at...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 10-Sep-2011, 15:42
Replies: 4
Views: 2,949
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ok will have to meet up Friday or Saturday...

Ok will have to meet up Friday or Saturday evenings then!
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 09-Sep-2011, 17:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,949
Posted By ChrisBushell
Looks like we are going on Saturday - would be...

Looks like we are going on Saturday - would be good to catch up!
Forum: New User Introductions 23-Aug-2011, 17:13
Replies: 6
Views: 3,375
Posted By ChrisBushell
We bought a 998 bip back in May and I can only...

We bought a 998 bip back in May and I can only echo Ant's comments above - the thing is an absolute missile and you dont notice how fast you are actually travelling.

So far have had 3 tugs from plod...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Aug-2011, 12:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By ChrisBushell
When I was looking a few years ago for mine, one...

When I was looking a few years ago for mine, one very good bit of advice I was given was dont go for one with a built in hydraulic system - go for one that uses a standard trolly jack.

The shop that...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Aug-2011, 14:28
Replies: 5
Views: 6,371
Posted By ChrisBushell
I think that you will find that the Nilfango...

I think that you will find that the Nilfango panniers and racks for the ST2/4/4S are all the same.

Chris
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 28-Jul-2011, 08:11
Replies: 42
Views: 18,501
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ray, It was an excellent day, just a shame it...

Ray,

It was an excellent day, just a shame it couldn't be announced earlier - something that wont happen next year though!

I really enjoyed it till the throttle cable snapped on my Sport Desmo!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 21-Jul-2011, 18:03
Replies: 42
Views: 18,501
Posted By ChrisBushell
Paul, Just spoken to MSV and yes there are...

Paul,

Just spoken to MSV and yes there are spaces available.

Chris
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 19-Jul-2011, 11:06
Replies: 42
Views: 18,501
Posted By ChrisBushell
Anyone have any idea what te weather forecast is...

Anyone have any idea what te weather forecast is like for Saturday at Cadwell?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jul-2011, 15:16
Replies: 65
Views: 15,677
Posted By ChrisBushell
Says it all really!

Says it all really!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Jul-2011, 13:10
Replies: 9
Views: 6,832
Posted By ChrisBushell
TelRon in South Godstone are absolutely excellent...

TelRon in South Godstone are absolutely excellent - been using them for 15 years now. Let me know if of interest and I will give you their contact details.

Chris
Forum: Classic 09-Jul-2011, 09:35
Replies: 1
Views: 10,127
Posted By ChrisBushell
Ay a guess either Tony Brancato 01865-891203 or...

Ay a guess either Tony Brancato 01865-891203 or Phil Hitchcock Roadrace@connect.net.au

Chris
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Jul-2011, 15:47
Replies: 6
Views: 4,290
Posted By ChrisBushell
Having recently acquired a 998, I let No1 son out...

Having recently acquired a 998, I let No1 son out on it a couple of weeks ago. Now he normally rides an 09 GSXR750 and is a safe, quick rider.

He came back 30 mins later with a grin from ear to ear...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2011, 18:37
Replies: 65
Views: 15,677
Posted By ChrisBushell
I dont think I want to hear about that cunning...

I dont think I want to hear about that cunning plan Baldrick!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 19:06
Replies: 65
Views: 15,677
Posted By ChrisBushell
I cant for a minute remember over the seasons how...

I cant for a minute remember over the seasons how many races we have actually had where wets would have been a serious option - but I would speculate that there have probably been less than 10 in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2011, 10:47
Replies: 120
Views: 30,501
Posted By ChrisBushell
Trouble is that you could describe such a...

Trouble is that you could describe such a callendar as "geographically limited"!

For the most part there are no completely right answers on what the best choice of tracks is, the Club has always...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 03-Jun-2011, 10:31
Replies: 31
Views: 14,564
Posted By ChrisBushell
Massive vote of thanks is due to Antony for a...

Massive vote of thanks is due to Antony for a sterling job on getting this back up and running.

Well done!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-May-2011, 07:20
Replies: 120
Views: 30,501
Posted By ChrisBushell
Quite frankly the idea of setting up a 4 valve...

Quite frankly the idea of setting up a 4 valve series for Class C has been looked into a few times and whilst say a 748 can be bought for maybe £2K, it is the cost of prep and maintenance that is the...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 03-May-2011, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,933
Posted By ChrisBushell
I should be there on the Sunday with the two...

I should be there on the Sunday with the two lowest powered Ducati's present!

Chris

P.S. Stop worrying about the DSC trackday, all will be revealed soon!
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 18-Apr-2011, 14:20
Replies: 5
Views: 4,381
Posted By ChrisBushell
Neil, I have John Pagets details - give me a...

Neil,

I have John Pagets details - give me a call on 07711-047748 and I will pass them on.

Chris
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2011, 13:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By ChrisBushell
Series now even more famous!

Well I poped into Smiths this morning and noticed that the new copy of Classic Bike was out, so put my hand in my pocket and duely purchased a copy.

Lo and behold on page 12/13 Desmodue has a two...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2011, 08:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,841
Posted By ChrisBushell
Best advice is to get a frame number stamped on...

Best advice is to get a frame number stamped on to it and that you do that through your local Ducati dealer. There should be a receipt for the purchase of the new/un-stamped frame in the documents...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Mar-2011, 12:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,841
Posted By ChrisBushell
After what happened recently at Brands Hatch -...

After what happened recently at Brands Hatch - you need to be very carefull with thius new purchase. The Police tiurned up to a trackday and went through every bike, any that didn't have frame or...
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