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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Aug-2005, 22:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,155
Posted By KP
u have a u2u. kp

u have a u2u.

kp
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Aug-2005, 14:03
Replies: 18
Views: 3,870
Posted By KP
Hi Mad Dog, Excuse my ignorance (I am sure...

Hi Mad Dog,

Excuse my ignorance (I am sure someone will tell me if i am wrong) but my 999 got very hot in the summer. I spoke to pro twins and they told me that most of the problem was due to the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Aug-2005, 16:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,962
Posted By KP
Wylie1 - that gap in the market is just getting...

Wylie1 - that gap in the market is just getting bigger!!

kp
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Aug-2005, 11:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By KP
01332 662157 - thats their number...

01332 662157 - thats their number Sparkin.

Yell.co.uk is amazing!:D
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Aug-2005, 11:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By KP
Cheers Carbon - i will give them a...

Cheers Carbon - i will give them a call.

thanks,

kp
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Aug-2005, 22:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By KP
Thanks RSF - I was looking for some and...

Thanks RSF - I was looking for some and considering some from the U.S. for my 999. Dont think the ones on e-bay would fit.

Thanks very much for spotting them and thinking.

kp
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Aug-2005, 12:14
Replies: 32
Views: 3,691
Posted By KP
Like Wylie said, I am doing Jerez Sept 19/20 with...

Like Wylie said, I am doing Jerez Sept 19/20 with TOF's.

The guys (two old farts = TOF's) do it for non profit. Apparently. Looking at the cheaper trackdays you have the hassle of bike drop off...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2005, 22:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Posted By KP
Apologies for the hi-jacking . kp:(

Apologies for the hi-jacking .

kp:(
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2005, 22:43
Replies: 19
Views: 2,886
Posted By KP
Thanks - look forward to the feedback. Anyone...

Thanks - look forward to the feedback.

Anyone else used bar raisers??

kp
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2005, 08:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,886
Posted By KP
I have been looking at the options: a) Helibars...

I have been looking at the options:

a) Helibars are $229, are 3/4"wider and can be 1 1/2" taller and cannot have their verticle angle adjusted.

b) Speedymoto top yoke is $349.95, no wider, can be...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2005, 18:24
Replies: 19
Views: 2,886
Posted By KP
Can you let me know what cycle cat say please?...

Can you let me know what cycle cat say please?
They do look the biz, and I am going to New York in November so I can get them delivered to a friend over there and bring them back.
Thanks.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2005, 17:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,612
Posted By KP
I did read on a previous thread when "Twist...

I did read on a previous thread when "Twist of the wrist" and "Sport riding technique" books were bieng dicsuused, that the poster (cant remebver who it was) said that they had always blipped the...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Aug-2005, 22:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By KP
Casoli Moto have them available on line. kp

Casoli Moto have them available on line.

kp
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 23:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By KP
Put a photocopy in your tax disc holder and carry...

Put a photocopy in your tax disc holder and carry your original in your pocket to produce if needed. worth a try. Or you glue the disc to the holder and it cant be removed without destroying it. Or...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Aug-2005, 17:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,784
Posted By KP
"Fully agree on the thiner gloves, i would...

"Fully agree on the thiner gloves, i would rather have control of bike and be able to feel bars with a thin glove and heaters than a thick pair numbing the feel."

Think you are right. I would go...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Aug-2005, 17:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,784
Posted By KP
OK I will probably regret this but I have had two...

OK I will probably regret this but I have had two R1100S's. Last one was a boxer cup replika (trying to justify myself here!).

Anyway, being a BMW it came with heated grips. Being BMW it came with...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Aug-2005, 18:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By KP
Have a look at the thread 'Tidying up the rear'...

Have a look at the thread 'Tidying up the rear' on the 999/749 section. last active 27/7. Quite a lot of opinions resulting in cannailising the standard fitting.;)
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2005, 18:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By KP
JPM is right, it has been covered previously....

JPM is right, it has been covered previously.

The thread is under 999/749 - second page, the subject was throttle mod - should be enough in there to keep you going.

If I was clever I am sure I...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jul-2005, 07:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By KP
mmmm... good suggestion, thanks.:)

mmmm... good suggestion, thanks.:)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jul-2005, 18:03
Replies: 92
Views: 23,495
Posted By KP
Is anyone with TOF's to Jerez in September...

Is anyone with TOF's to Jerez in September 19/20th?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 13:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,062
Posted By KP
Its certainly worth a look - as I said, I thought...

Its certainly worth a look - as I said, I thought it was pretty good.
Good to have an open mind!

btw dibble - good spot on the freudian slip.:burn:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 12:03
Replies: 22
Views: 4,062
Posted By KP
...Has anyone else read 'Sport Riding Techniques'...

...Has anyone else read 'Sport Riding Techniques' ?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jul-2005, 11:48
Replies: 89
Views: 23,019
Posted By KP
1976 Honda PC50 1977 Honda G4250 Big...

1976 Honda PC50
1977 Honda G4250
Big gap......
1994 Yamaha Diversion 600 (you gotta start somehwere!)
1996 Yamaha TRX850
1998 Yamaha Thundercat 600
2000 BMW R1100S
2003 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Rep
2004...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 11:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,062
Posted By KP
I read TOTW i&ii, but prefer this book: ...

I read TOTW i&ii,

but prefer this book:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1893618072/qid%3D1115205037/sr%3D1-7/ref%3Dsr%5F1%5F2%5F7/026-4560150-5838810
It is up to date - although still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 12:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Posted By KP
They have a website that isn't great:...

They have a website that isn't great: www.klg-carbone.com It's in French and has some rear huggers, front mudgards and a couple of seat cowels (as well as something I dont recoginse).
They certainly...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 09:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By KP
Seems conclusive - no frame sliders for me.

Seems conclusive - no frame sliders for me.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jul-2005, 10:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By KP
Ian, Thanks vm for that. I will go and have a...

Ian, Thanks vm for that. I will go and have a fiddle this evening. I just happen to have some pipe lagging - I knew it would come in useful one day.

cheers,

kp
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2005, 12:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By KP
Thanks for that. Exactly the type of advice I...

Thanks for that.

Exactly the type of advice I was after. Best I keep the rubber road side down as they say!

cheers.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2005, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,158
Posted By KP
Frame sliders

Has anyone used these frame sliders?

http://secure.speedymoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SP&Category_Code=FS

The underbodywork look interesting, or do they defeat the...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2005, 10:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,032
Posted By KP
Pro Twins have their own machierd. They now do...

Pro Twins have their own machierd. They now do them in black too.

Call Brett. Their website www.protwins.co.uk doesn't have any pics but you get a flavor of what they are about.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2005, 10:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By KP
good question - be interssted in the answer. I...

good question - be interssted in the answer.

I have the oxford sport panniers that I used on a Boxer Cup replika. Need to know how they would be on the 999.
Guess I could just get off my backside...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2005, 12:39
Replies: 20
Views: 2,984
Posted By KP
Will do - thanks Rally. We are both newbies here...

Will do - thanks Rally. We are both newbies here so forgive us going over old ground.
I have only just discovered what u2u is!!:o

thanks,

kp
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2005, 12:35
Replies: 25
Views: 4,231
Posted By KP
I would guess not legal. Looks v.good...

I would guess not legal. Looks v.good though!

Just been onto www.ducati9.net and it seems to be up?

KP
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jul-2005, 15:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,231
Posted By KP
I fitted an rsend and it OK.Just that. Not too...

I fitted an rsend and it OK.Just that. Not too impressed, doent seem that stable. Fiddley re-doing the numberplate light. Swannymere's looks a lot more sensible since the fixing points create a...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jul-2005, 09:57
Replies: 20
Views: 2,984
Posted By KP
Hi Mike, No changing the angle of the brake...

Hi Mike,

No changing the angle of the brake lever lined it up with my wrist and outstretched fingers so it negates dragging your fingers up and over the lever. Hence the tendancy pull back on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 15:23
Replies: 20
Views: 2,984
Posted By KP
Bret at Pro Twins was talking to me about...

Bret at Pro Twins was talking to me about something similar. He reckoned it was about 3 hours work for them so it sounds like the same solution. He also said it makes it less jumpy/jerky.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 14:19
Replies: 20
Views: 2,984
Posted By KP
I know what you mean Mike. I have a 999 and i...

I know what you mean Mike. I have a 999 and i found that changing the angle of the brake level helped - also with the comfort factor too.

It seemd to me tha if you have your hand on the throttle...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 10:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By KP
Thanks Tricky - think I will do the same. I guess...

Thanks Tricky - think I will do the same. I guess the bolts are there for a reason so I should not just leave 'em out. Is that a carbon tank?:)
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2005, 10:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By KP
Thanks for the suggestions - not keen on hammer...

Thanks for the suggestions - not keen on hammer and superglue, upsets the cosmetics (the bikes not mine!).

Its not that the holes dont line up just cant get the bolt in. If its safe to not put them...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jul-2005, 13:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By KP
999 Febur Carbon Seat Unit help

I have a single carbon seat unit for my 999 biposto. Its from Febur, Italy.
If anyone else has one, how on earth do you line up & put the side bolts back in that fasten the side of seat to the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Jul-2005, 09:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Posted By KP
:P you are all bonkers. I must admit I was...

:P
you are all bonkers.

I must admit I was tempted to play along on the bird thing, but that could have gone horribly wrong.

By the way mines a campari and soda!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 18:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Posted By KP
sorry to dissapoint but I am not a bird - well...

sorry to dissapoint but I am not a bird - well apart from my surname. Yes i have a girls name but hey, not my fault!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 17:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Posted By KP
....and i dare say e-bay will have a set of...

....and i dare say e-bay will have a set of leathers that no longer fit smugley - sorry snugley!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 17:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Posted By KP
Cheers Dibble. The better half booked Jerez for...

Cheers Dibble.

The better half booked Jerez for me using Brett (since I got my bike from Pro-twins).
Given my novice status, as oppose to hardcore (?), it shouold suit OK. Plus in September, there...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 14:56
Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Posted By KP
TOF\'s

Has anyone been to any events organised by TOF's? I am new (ish) to Ducati, 999 for a year or so, and even newer to Trackdays (first yesterday at Brands). i have been given a TOF's track event at...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 13:09
Replies: 73
Views: 16,556
Posted By KP
Thanks for the tips Dibs. Are there any meeting...

Thanks for the tips Dibs. Are there any meeting arrangements for those going to the GP?
kp
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 13:00
Replies: 73
Views: 16,556
Posted By KP
track day cherry

My first track day yesterday at Brands. I was on a 999 in a garage with lots of DSC members. Have sent my membership off today! Really friendly group, thanks for being a sociable bunch.
Only critisim...
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