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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 09:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,837
Posted By Fordie
Tim if its any consulation you did go...

Tim if its any consulation you did go "forth" and multiplied and that was the greatest result this year with our very own Paddock babe Harry well two really with Karen. 4D
Forum: Tyres 01-Oct-2006, 18:45
Replies: 6
Views: 3,682
Posted By Fordie
I had some BT 010 on track on a very wet day at...

I had some BT 010 on track on a very wet day at Mallory a few years back,I found you could do almost any thing with them especialy in the wet ,they are a fairly soft compound but will give you good...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2006, 15:20
Replies: 31
Views: 5,745
Posted By Fordie
[QUOTE=couchcommando]I don't want any arguing...

[QUOTE=couchcommando]I don't want any arguing here or stupid comments just constructive positive ideas for next year !

My thoughts

2. a named dsc/dd member who non racers visiting the circuit to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2006, 10:41
Replies: 83
Views: 24,688
Posted By Fordie
Chass Grace Alec Hannah Henners Murray And...

Chass
Grace
Alec
Hannah
Henners
Murray And Bev
Monty
AK & CK
hawk / maybe nicki
dickie
Forum: Tyres 25-Sep-2006, 18:52
Replies: 22
Views: 7,067
Posted By Fordie
Glyn this was my reply to Sharpo about my...

Glyn this was my reply to Sharpo about my experiance with a 180 compared to a 190 rear tyre,plus and little about "pushing it"
You may of noticed that I had a 180 rear on at Cadwell and not my...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 18:38
Replies: 125
Views: 30,694
Posted By Fordie
Well so far everones behaved themselves and we...

Well so far everones behaved themselves and we hav'nt had a slacking match thats got to be a first:lol:
A long long time ago when all this DDing was in its infancy I remember thinking Wow members of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2006, 20:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Posted By Fordie
Yes that was what I was implying. You may need a...

Yes that was what I was implying. You may need a puller to get the casing off. There is a bearing that attaches to the crankcase cover from the crankshaft and can be tight to pull of. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2006, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Posted By Fordie
Yes I think I am, just checking the bible :lol: 4D

Yes I think I am, just checking the bible :lol: 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2006, 19:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,559
Posted By Fordie
Autosol, work at it and you could shave with the...

Autosol, work at it and you could shave with the polish surface. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2006, 15:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,085
Posted By Fordie
Thats what I run also. 4D

Thats what I run also. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2006, 21:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,085
Posted By Fordie
"Pushing the front" thats when you go...

"Pushing the front" thats when you go into a corner a bit too hot/fast and still be on the front brake ,your'e then "pushing the front" tyre to its limit of adession and a possible spill.
The 180...
Forum: Monsters 17-Sep-2006, 18:52
Replies: 12
Views: 4,653
Posted By Fordie
Id go down the same road with the battery, the...

Id go down the same road with the battery, the 996 lump is one mother to turn over and allthough the battery might show volts, it the amps the give the uummph. No uummph no go/eee engine 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Sep-2006, 05:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,085
Posted By Fordie
I would say thats nomal,if you fit a 190 on the...

I would say thats nomal,if you fit a 190 on the rear then you would see the front closer to the edge as its a 180 and has a smaller profile the front does'nt get such a hammering in the corners....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 23:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Fordie
At the other end of the throttle cable under the...

At the other end of the throttle cable under the tank you should be able to see it on the right hand side after removeing side fairing. It looks like half a wheel as the cable nipple attaches to the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 11:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Fordie
Art, You can use the throttle master screw to...

Art, You can use the throttle master screw to adjust the idle,its where the main cable attached to the throttle body but don't go to mad with . What part of the country are you from ? 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 11:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Fordie
Yes between 1000-1100.as a quick fix when you...

Yes between 1000-1100.as a quick fix when you come up in traffic use the fast idle button on the throlle twist grip to increase the revs a bit. It might help till you can sort it. 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Sep-2006, 10:46
Replies: 44
Views: 6,431
Posted By Fordie
Before we get too far ahead of ourselfs A. Are...

Before we get too far ahead of ourselfs

A. Are we doing our own cooking?
B. Do we or can we get enough cooking utensils i.e. pots and pans for 40 +peeps?
C. It could work out more than a couple of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2006, 10:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,915
Posted By Fordie
Maybe a little more info, are you saying it ...

Maybe a little more info, are you saying it stalls on take off, but tick's over ok. 1000 rpm's about right for t/o You say you are new to Dukes and V twins. The Duke can be easy to stall if you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Sep-2006, 17:23
Replies: 36
Views: 7,129
Posted By Fordie
Couch, History is where we learn our lessons Good...

Couch, History is where we learn our lessons Good or Bad this country or abroad. Please don't knock history we will all be part of it one day.hopefully this episode in our DSC history will be just...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Sep-2006, 22:10
Replies: 31
Views: 7,280
Posted By Fordie
I think to anwser you original question can PM be...

I think to anwser you original question can PM be accessed Yes

I believe so,but only under exceptional sucumstances. In this modern world nothing is secret. If we are to protect people from the...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Sep-2006, 19:11
Replies: 16
Views: 6,669
Posted By Fordie
Jools. if you took out one of the spark plugs and...

Jools. if you took out one of the spark plugs and them fired her up, apart from sounding a bit rough you may see "water" coming out of the plug hole if the gasket has gone . Or disconnect the plug...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2006, 14:36
Replies: 16
Views: 4,463
Posted By Fordie
Just coming up to 33,000mls on my 99 996. Engines...

Just coming up to 33,000mls on my 99 996. Engines still tight. 4D
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 13-Sep-2006, 17:24
Replies: 27
Views: 6,729
Posted By Fordie
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/PeterFord/C...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/PeterFord/Cadwell-Park.jpg

I think this is the epitomy of a good Photo. Colour-Action_Composition-Timing, the equipment and knowledge to attain these skill...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2006, 17:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,659
Posted By Fordie
Its the tight spot that you would have to adjust...

Its the tight spot that you would have to adjust to, so it seem you chain is had it. I changed a chain on one of the DD bikes the other day,when I can to line 12 old links up against 12 new ones...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Sep-2006, 20:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By Fordie
Yep , sounds like a failing Rec/reg, that or the...

Yep , sounds like a failing Rec/reg, that or the connector block is all mullucked . 4D
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2006, 14:28
Replies: 12
Views: 4,073
Posted By Fordie
If the tank is not open to atmosperics and the...

If the tank is not open to atmosperics and the pump is running it could cause the tank to partially vacuum. stopping the fuel from going to the fuel lines 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 14:13
Replies: 48
Views: 8,314
Posted By Fordie
I thought Aussies hung upside down when they...

I thought Aussies hung upside down when they slept, oh no thats a fruit bat . Looks like TP's in some shop window display maybe the Off Licence :lol: 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 09:08
Replies: 51
Views: 10,291
Posted By Fordie
Here Here 4D

Here Here 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2006, 10:30
Replies: 24
Views: 4,007
Posted By Fordie
to think next year Ill have you both beating my...

to think next year Ill have you both beating my ears on the way back home with tales of track day darings. :lol:
Im proud to be part of the team and love every minute of it. I should be thanking...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 20:51
Replies: 70
Views: 12,224
Posted By Fordie
Lads, this has made interesting reading, what is...

Lads, this has made interesting reading, what is pleasing though and it shines through here,that most of the DD riders have a great deal of respect and tolerance of each other that I commend. I hope...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 16:05
Replies: 90
Views: 23,316
Posted By Fordie
Chass, the pits won't be the same. You have made...

Chass, the pits won't be the same. You have made a such a good impact on the whole DD event as far as Im concerned, for sure I was very supprised and shocked at the way things went on at Snett and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 15:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Fordie
Phil still at work at the mo but ill send you...

Phil still at work at the mo but ill send you the picture asap may put a few more up later . Regards 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 09:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Fordie
It don't get much closer than this

Just a taste of the action from Snetterton at the week end. Fil2 making a quick Plan B in mid corner (No2 bike)http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/PeterFord/Not-much-closer-Snetterton.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 08:13
Replies: 41
Views: 7,760
Posted By Fordie
Dom 620 Champ -- Phil 583 Champ You both...

Dom 620 Champ -- Phil 583 Champ You both believed you could do it and both worked hard at acheiving it. Proud of you both . 4D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Aug-2006, 22:19
Replies: 13
Views: 4,082
Posted By Fordie
Twas I indeed Looked liked I was park up going...

Twas I indeed Looked liked I was park up going into Coppice, lot faster on the second day though .4D
Forum: Tyres 28-Aug-2006, 22:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,958
Posted By Fordie
:lol: :lol: 4D

:lol: :lol: 4D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Aug-2006, 07:07
Replies: 77
Views: 26,246
Posted By Fordie
Smile Jools , You must have been going around either...

Jools , You must have been going around either too fast or in stealth mode ,Guy got about 30 shots of me and Im well shuffed with them. Good ones of Fil and I with some one on a red 749 lurking...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Aug-2006, 16:37
Replies: 77
Views: 26,246
Posted By Fordie
Wonderful pictures Guy. Well impressed , Ill be...

Wonderful pictures Guy. Well impressed , Ill be ordering a CD as well. 4D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2006, 21:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By Fordie
Fordies Cadwell capers

What a mixture of emotions we all must have suffered by being on the 2 day Cadwell event with the great DSC. All thanks to those that put in the organising and support work. Personally for me the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Aug-2006, 22:31
Replies: 16
Views: 3,176
Posted By Fordie
Great News Paul and Kirsty I reckon we'll have to...

Great News Paul and Kirsty I reckon we'll have to get a creche going soon in the DD paddock what with Tim, Karen and Harry. 4D
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Aug-2006, 18:00
Replies: 0
Views: 1,668
Posted By Fordie
T8 F/s

Met up with a bloke from work and he is selling a very nice T8. Had the belts changed new tyres clutch,the bike has had a complete respray in original red and looks stunning. 19000 miles on a L plate...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jul-2006, 16:03
Replies: 24
Views: 4,911
Posted By Fordie
Kelly. Well done gal, one up on the old man now...

Kelly. Well done gal, one up on the old man now eh. See you soon. Pops
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 13:44
Replies: 33
Views: 5,490
Posted By Fordie
Excellent riding Tim, just great to stand on...

Excellent riding Tim, just great to stand on track side with the "family" and watch it all. Great weekend in the paddock with our new spannerbabe Harry,Im sure he had a good time amid all the noise...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 20-Jun-2006, 15:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,748
Posted By Fordie
Some lovely pictures there Ruth , Think you got...

Some lovely pictures there Ruth , Think you got me on my best side lol. I also thought Lee's jetty shot a cracker. Couple mine to add to collection.
Pit stop after Jools bike failed him...
Forum: Tyres 07-Jun-2006, 21:17
Replies: 10
Views: 5,009
Posted By Fordie
Bradders , Im still running a Avon Viper Sports...

Bradders , Im still running a Avon Viper Sports on the front and a Diablo on the rear, you'll soon know if it don't work. Take it steady . 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 15:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By Fordie
There's been a few reports of rear brake...

There's been a few reports of rear brake "disappointments" all i can say is the more you use it the better it works. I ride a 996 I can by using only the rear brake drop down from 90 to 40 fairly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2006, 13:49
Replies: 12
Views: 3,044
Posted By Fordie
I had a similar problem with the 996, clutch...

I had a similar problem with the 996, clutch would be all right until the bike got hot especially in traffic,then it would sart to bite even when the lever was back to the bars. Last week I stripped...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2006, 01:28
Replies: 15
Views: 5,529
Posted By Fordie
They do recomend replacing chain and sprocket,...

They do recomend replacing chain and sprocket, but if the sprockets look OK and have no "hooking" especialy the front one then fine. The Tsubakke Chains are very good I' ve put one on mine. nice gold...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 23-May-2006, 18:58
Replies: 7
Views: 27,719
Posted By Fordie
Not that I know off Carbon. There are a number of...

Not that I know off Carbon. There are a number of differant "tunes " the alarm will sound , mine does a double bleep,im going to change that next time as you say it drive you made when close up...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 23-May-2006, 18:50
Replies: 7
Views: 27,719
Posted By Fordie
Turn the Alarm of and turn on the ignition,then...

Turn the Alarm of and turn on the ignition,then press the same small button again with the ignition on,hear the bleeps then turn of the ignition and its in service mode.the alarm will bleep ever 5/10...
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