Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat  06-Aug-2013, 18:57 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 3,450 More advice please
After all the great advice given about bike set up etc I wonder if you can help with some advice on how to talk the lovely, but stubborn (ex nurse) Mrs into letting me go to Pembery with a bust... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2013, 23:45 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,184 I will be adjusting 'mood' on profile!!!!
Whoever wrote 'Zen in the Art of motorcycle mechanics' needs some therepy with a lump hammer! Relaxing, karma, at peace with the inner self....my arse!!!!
So, the very nice man at Ducati Glasgow... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jul-2013, 23:59 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,645 Idle / tickover problem
Think I have got to the bottom of why the bike would not idle properly, I took the carbs off and thought I should check the pilot jet. One has a spring and a tiny 'O' ring, the other has bugger all,... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2013, 22:17 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,327 The best paddock in racing....surely!
Following my little excursion into the Norfolk countryside on Friday morning, resulting in a close up inspection of the local flora, I was 'enjoying' a ride in the breakdown truck back to the garage.... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-May-2013, 00:32 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 3,370 Fantastic weekend
The weather, the circuit, the efforts of all the organisation and the friendliness of the DD paddock.....what a fantastic weekend. I would also like to thank everyone for your advice, help and... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-May-2013, 00:26 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 2,363 First night nerves?
Mmmmmm, first time I plan to stay in the paddock and it looks like I will be snuggling up to the bike in the back of the van for the first night!!!!!!! Maybe time for plan b...or should that be plan... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2013, 22:03 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 3,291 If only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would love to be able to get track time, was thinking that sat on the line at Oulton, unfortunately the only time I had ridden the bike previously was a couple of wobbly laps at Sntetterton, and then... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2013, 21:32 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 3,291 Thanks Kev, I like the sound of the ignition...
Thanks Kev, I like the sound of the ignition system, please will pm or call to make arrangements. Yea I realised that I need the ones with both caliper mounts, as for using whats in my tubes, my... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-May-2013, 18:39 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 3,291 Time for some upgrade work
Do race / performance igniters make a real difference and does anyone know where I can get som for my 1994 600ss. Also while I am at it I would like to put twin discs on he front, so assuming I can... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Mar-2013, 20:48 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,332 Snow chains?
Anyone know where you get race snow chains from?
Fianally got back up to Oban at around 8pm Sunday night (510 miles!!!!!), I have to say that weather is not what I had in mind when I thought I would... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2013, 21:30 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,148 Yes got pit / garage booked, that really was...
Yes got pit / garage booked, that really was reason for posting the thread.....it's an apology in advance of being a being like a 12 year old; Why do you do this?.....What is that for?........What... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2013, 20:39 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,148 Nervous newbie!
I am a bit nervous, not of riding the bike for the first time, not for racing the first time, not even for riding at Snetterton for the first time. I am a bit nervous that I have missed something... |
| Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 05-Mar-2013, 20:12 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,675 Pit allocation plan
Re item 2 on final instruction:
2. Pit Lane garage allocations.- Please see the attached plan.
There is no attached plan, I am hoping to drop the bike off on Thursday night before going to stay at... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2013, 00:29 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 3,680 Thanks for all good will.
To me, motorcycle mechanics is a bit like alchemy! My problem is not really the detail like torque settings, tensions, flow rates etc. I still can't get past the fact that the bike is basically made... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2013, 00:05 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,231 Sounds like a plan!
Think the rest of the paddock have convinced I do not really need to be a master of the dark art motorcycle mechanics, I just desperately need some time on the bike as I have not ridden it yet!
I... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jan-2013, 22:31 |
| Replies: 18 Views: 3,680 Mmmm begining to wonder if....
Begining to think I have not got any idea what I have got myself into!
Just been looking at some of the posts, questions and answers.........I now realise that my knowledge of technical stuff is a... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Nov-2012, 22:55 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 The plot thickens, or is it me?
Thanks for all advice on sprockets, and the kind offers of assistance to help me avoiding going all the way back up to Scotland carrying a heavy load of full bottles.
However I do have another... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Nov-2012, 22:39 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 Thanks Kevin, we spoke on the phone so a quick...
Thanks Kevin, we spoke on the phone so a quick thanks for the advice then as well. As you can see from my posts I got the bike and now really looking forward to next year!
Have a sneaking suspicion... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Nov-2012, 22:26 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 I will need to try and get out on track as soon...
I will need to try and get out on track as soon as weather allows in new year, so who runs good track days i.e. lots of track time, reasonably priced etc.
Is there anyone planning to do pre-season... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Nov-2012, 21:56 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 Now following all advice I am starting to get...
Now following all advice I am starting to get the priorities sorted out......
1. Got a massive cool box and will fill it with beer (you are welcome to join me for a few at first meeting)
2. Go fast,... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Nov-2012, 09:51 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 Newbie details
Bike: 600ss, 5 speed box, Maxton fork internals, Gubellini adjustable rear shock, managed to get linkage from rear sets on upsidedown for race pattern, currently got Pirelli's on but need to get... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Nov-2012, 23:53 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 8,360 Newbie looking for the plot!
I did not realise it, but it seems I must have mislaid the plot.......
when I told my wife and friends that I was going DD racing in 2013 they all said, that at my age 'I must have lost the plot'. So... |
| Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Apr-2012, 08:10 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,906 New to all this 2
Thanks for all the advice, I did not deliberately ignore the advice "you will be better to buy a race prepared bike" but things have worked out differently. I have now aquired a 600ss (taxed, tested... |
| Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 07-Apr-2012, 22:43 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 5,295 |
| Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 07-Apr-2012, 09:11 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 5,295 Thanks for thoughts so far, I will come to...
Thanks for thoughts so far, I will come to Snetterton and hopefuly be able to chat to some of you. I am looking at bikes for both A and B at the moment and I guess price, availablilty, condition... |
| Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 07-Apr-2012, 00:48 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 5,295 New to all this
Hi, I have never raced before, although i have done quite a few track days over years, anyway I have fianlly decided to do it, and the DD looks kind of fun!
Anyway I would appreciate your thoughts on... |
