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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 17:50
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PMSL now that would be interesting :D "All...

PMSL now that would be interesting :D

"All races should be point scoring; no dropping. Simple. Too late this year but has to be something for next year"....

Totally agree Paul

"Simple fact is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 17:49
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No our contract doesn't have options but any...

No our contract doesn't have options but any contract should reward the worker for all work done, so the DSC contract is flawed imho.

Dick and Harry can take their unpaid holiday if they want to but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 15:31
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Yes it is, he entered and was contracted for a 16...

Yes it is, he entered and was contracted for a 16 Day Project, like all the others.
They were allowed to take 2 days holiday without pay if needed/wanted... Tom preferred to take the pay! ;) ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 15:21
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That Tom should earn 2 more days pay than the...

That Tom should earn 2 more days pay than the others ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 15:11
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:D Exactly Paul Also everyone that knows Phil...

:D Exactly Paul

Also everyone that knows Phil (Ghostie), will also know that his comment came across wrong in translation... The riders award for being such a great guy (2010) and the unlimited help...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 14:53
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[QUOTE=Jolley]Exactly what I got when I won a Sat...

[QUOTE=Jolley]Exactly what I got when I won a Sat race at Pembrey last year... and exactly why I didn't say a word, because I remember how much it annoyed me.


Part of the difference is that we do...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 11:49
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It's just getting all too serious for my...

It's just getting all too serious for my liking:rolleyes:

I'm with Neil Appleby and think that all races should be points scoring and ALL count in the championship.
Now I know that is not great for...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 21:55
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Doing my best mate and if that's good enough to...

Doing my best mate and if that's good enough to be up the sharp end then :D :D

But you are right I probably don't want it as much as others.. just enjoying myself and what comes along is a bonus.....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 19:06
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It was a Joke Hugh.. referring to Ron's "the...

It was a Joke Hugh.. referring to Ron's "the top 5 challengers are Phil, Kev P, Neal, Hugh and myself (Ron)".
I know I can lap as fast as most (1.03.057 1st Race & 1.02.825 2nd Race :))

Not sure if...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 17:48
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Seems like I'm not a contender then ;) Suits me...

Seems like I'm not a contender then ;) Suits me cuz I'll just carry on unnoticed in the background and maybe convert my fastest lap into fastest laps whilst your all worrying about each other :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2011, 15:03
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1.02.825 2nd Race and 1.03.057 first so...

1.02.825 2nd Race and 1.03.057 first so predictions not too far adrift ;)
1.02.819 for Phil so both of us within 1/10 of the record I think.

It could have gone Ron.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2011, 10:36
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Top Stuff Paul.. Found yer Mojo! :-)

Top Stuff Paul.. Found yer Mojo! :-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2011, 08:55
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Good Man Neil... Congrats on the Lap Record too!!...

Good Man Neil... Congrats on the Lap Record too!! :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Apr-2011, 07:36
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There was a guy on the exit of Edwina's Paul but...

There was a guy on the exit of Edwina's Paul but unless you were down on the left he would have been on the wrong side.
Didn't notice any others around........... Although, Tim (Otei) was there and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2011, 20:49
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Good to see you today too Paul... Shame about the...

Good to see you today too Paul... Shame about the off! but glad you're ok :-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2011, 20:47
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Damn near did in Race 1 as well mate. I was right...

Damn near did in Race 1 as well mate. I was right on your tail after Lap 1 after my pitiful 7th place in qually. :confused:
Then got the hairpin wrong but still managed fastest lap and my first pot...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Apr-2011, 20:52
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You'll be here Hugh (maybe) but its gonna be a...

You'll be here Hugh (maybe) but its gonna be a tough day... 2 x 18 lappers with 40mins in between and 32 on the grid
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Apr-2011, 20:45
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Not me though Phil.. Be quite happy to finish 2nd...

Not me though Phil.. Be quite happy to finish 2nd behind you in both races! ;-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2011, 08:29
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Paul you need a spare pair of wheels with new...

Paul you need a spare pair of wheels with new tyres already fitted ;)

I managed to pick up a lightweight rear for £9.99 on ebay and already had a spare 916 front, so 'Sorted' :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2011, 01:27
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Aww was hoping to pick up a few lines and braking...

Aww was hoping to pick up a few lines and braking points from you on Friday Phil ;)
I'm staying there Thursday and Friday night and will also be getting up from a nice warm bed ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Apr-2011, 19:41
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PMSL :D

PMSL :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2011, 19:30
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Woohoo! DD is in the press.. We're famous.. Well...

Woohoo! DD is in the press.. We're famous.. Well infamous anyway ;)

http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss193/sorted_bucket/MagFeature.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2011, 13:27
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Summer is just nipping out to get a copy cuz...

Summer is just nipping out to get a copy cuz think I may be in it, with some piccys of the Bike :-)
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 30-Mar-2011, 12:45
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OK Steve no worries :confused: I have just...

OK Steve no worries :confused:
I have just managed to find a spare rear disc in Guy's old box of bits too so won't be needing that either.
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 29-Mar-2011, 19:25
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Hi Steve, Email address is: alan.parkes@g4.co.uk

Hi Steve,
Email address is: alan.parkes@g4.co.uk
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 29-Mar-2011, 08:38
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Thanks Steve, Definitely want the rear disc, will...

Thanks Steve,
Definitely want the rear disc, will check out the Shock and get back to you.

Paul Payne has a sprocket carrier like mine, so I'll get that one mate.

Steve any chance you can tell me...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Mar-2011, 22:37
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Hi Steve, Do you know the length eye to eye...

Hi Steve,
Do you know the length eye to eye mate.

If you want to PM me with that and a price for all 3 items I'll sort the cash for Mallory.
I need to check the length of my shock (eye to eye and...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Mar-2011, 22:33
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Cheers Paul, I'll have the sprocket carrier off...

Cheers Paul,
I'll have the sprocket carrier off you and see you at Mallory.
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Mar-2011, 19:33
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Has the WP Shock got a ride height facility...

Has the WP Shock got a ride height facility Steve? :)

After a rear disc and sprocket carrier too if you have any knocking about mate.
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Mar-2011, 19:31
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Smile Rear Disc and Sprocket Carrier (DD Bike-600SS)

Hi,
I'm after a rear disc for my spare wheel (DD Bike 600SS). Doesn't need to be pristine but obviously in usable condition to make changing wheels a little less hassle.
A sprocket carrier would be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2011, 15:28
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With these tyres I reckon the lap record will...

With these tyres I reckon the lap record will go.... I may be optimistic with timings by the sound of it but hey......Positive thinking this year and sure I will beat my PB by at least 1.5secs so...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2011, 14:09
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My PB @ Mallory is 1.05.34 but reckon that will...

My PB @ Mallory is 1.05.34 but reckon that will drop by 1.5 secs with these tyres and another 1.5secs with the new mind set ;).
So will be hoping for low 1.02's

My Brands DD PB went from...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2011, 03:01
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No worries Scott.. well done you too PB beaten...

No worries Scott.. well done you too PB beaten and all
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2011, 01:35
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That's what I meant Kev the 900SSie is 5mm longer...

That's what I meant Kev the 900SSie is 5mm longer as you told me ;)

Still think I would prefer a shock with independent Compression and Rebound damping + Ride height adjustment though.

I agree...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 20:00
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I know it comes across as a bit complex Ron but...

I know it comes across as a bit complex Ron but believe me I have MANY too MANY years of suspension tweaking to know a reasonable bit about it.. The art is applying that to various circuits, to get...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:54
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Yes it is an SS Matt with the Forks down through...

Yes it is an SS Matt with the Forks down through the yokes a fair bit already and like yours, not really enough ground clearance.

MCT at Stowmarket sorted my forks and shock over the winter but they...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:45
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Only 5mm longer Paul but could be ok ;)

Only 5mm longer Paul but could be ok ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:42
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Think mine made 50.02 SAE which is high 53's DIN

Think mine made 50.02 SAE which is high 53's DIN
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:40
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:lol:

:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:38
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Hectic start for you Matt but good results never...

Hectic start for you Matt but good results never the less and NOW you have a strategy ;)

I honestly believe that whilst these tyres are brilliant they have a much rounder profile (virtually no-one...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 19:27
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Kinda right Ron.. It does slow the rate of...

Kinda right Ron.. It does slow the rate of movement by giving more resistance to that movement but also the total movement/travel is lessened for a given down force, because of that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 18:05
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That'll be the photographer and journo (Ben) who...

That'll be the photographer and journo (Ben) who are featuring me and my bike in the April issue that comes out on the 30th March :) :) :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 18:00
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Firming the compression damping will reduce the...

Firming the compression damping will reduce the squat effect when under power or on a 'rolling on throttle' through the bend.
That will in turn help to reduce the 'boat effect' and running...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 13:57
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It's not too much of a dark art Lol I am pretty...

It's not too much of a dark art Lol
I am pretty familiar and used to suspension adjustments etc but in my case can't really resolve the problem without raising the ride height.

Static sag.....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 12:41
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Could try raising the rear a tad Paul. This...

Could try raising the rear a tad Paul.
This problem is more often than not the rear squatting under power and the bike handling like a boat. (Could be handy for Gerrards around the lake) :)

Also,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 09:19
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Thanks for the vote of confidence Kev and this...

Thanks for the vote of confidence Kev and this year I have a different mindset (hope the bike has too) :D

I am running wide out of sweepers (well most bends actually) and lost a good 0.25/0.50sec a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2011, 09:05
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Thanks Tim... Kinda thought last year that DD was...

Thanks Tim... Kinda thought last year that DD was a little less serious and just a TD with mates that you'd quite like to beat (but with very little aggression/determination), especially when...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2011, 19:10
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Well done Dean for staying so upbeat, it was not...

Well done Dean for staying so upbeat, it was not the best start into DD for you and Lara.
Summer said you almost saved it and that it just toppled right at the end. It was great to meet you and your...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2011, 10:31
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Thanks Neil.. fingers crossed :) It was good to...

Thanks Neil.. fingers crossed :)

It was good to see you were flying, well done mate.

Also, a massive WELL DONE to Toni for getting out in the Friday Test Day :D
It must have been a bit...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2011, 10:25
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Great write up Ron and well done! Although, your...

Great write up Ron and well done!

Although, your racing lines tip and my sprocket size info maybe cost me a 3rd place pot in Race 1 and 4th in Race 2 :mad:

Had nothing to do with the fact that...
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