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Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2005, 16:31
Replies: 32
Views: 6,990
Posted By Steve M
Hard to say because I allways use Optimax, but on...

Hard to say because I allways use Optimax, but on the odd occasion I've had to put the normal stuff in (like in the middle of Lincolnshire) it doesn't seem quite as responsive.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2005, 11:41
Replies: 32
Views: 6,990
Posted By Steve M
I've re-named it Puff - skins will be coming of...

I've re-named it Puff - skins will be coming of rice puddings like never before!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2005, 09:51
Replies: 32
Views: 6,990
Posted By Steve M
Shell Optimax

Having allways used Shell Optimax petrol I watched Fifth Gear last night as they ran a test on various fuels - normal unleaded, BP ultimate, Shell Optimax etc. While it didn't have much effect on...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Nov-2005, 15:38
Replies: 39
Views: 7,081
Posted By Steve M
They will be absolutely fine

They will be absolutely fine
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Nov-2005, 14:57
Replies: 39
Views: 7,081
Posted By Steve M
A4 does not determine the strength of the bolt,...

A4 does not determine the strength of the bolt, it's the class that does that eg. an A4 class 80 bolt has a very high tensile strength - see my post a bit higher up .
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 14:41
Replies: 164
Views: 43,629
Posted By Steve M
Get 'em out there matey, it's where they're meant...

Get 'em out there matey, it's where they're meant to be :)

Oulton Park and a Ducati - it doesn't get any better.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 12:50
Replies: 164
Views: 43,629
Posted By Steve M
it's a 900 :frog: but hopefully not by then :)

it's a 900 :frog:

but hopefully not by then :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 12:42
Replies: 164
Views: 43,629
Posted By Steve M
brave words mate - a few of the DD racers may...

brave words mate - a few of the DD racers may show you what a 620 SS/Monster can do, and then there's Chillo on his 999R!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Nov-2005, 12:50
Replies: 39
Views: 7,081
Posted By Steve M
This is a reply I did from a similar post a bit...

This is a reply I did from a similar post a bit back -


normal Zinc plated bolts have a tensile strength of 500 Newtons/mm2
stainless steel basically starts at 500 N/mm2 for class 50 up to 800...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 08-Nov-2005, 17:03
Replies: 10
Views: 5,757
Posted By Steve M
Hi mate. John Hacket has a Multistrada of his...

Hi mate.

John Hacket has a Multistrada of his own with about 110 bhp, but it's had a lot of work done including a big bore kit. But really the standard 1000DS engine is all you need in that type of...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Nov-2005, 13:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Posted By Steve M
you might be able to get some info from here...

you might be able to get some info from here (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/manuals.jhtml), probably have to search through it a bit though.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2005, 14:32
Replies: 21
Views: 2,305
Posted By Steve M
sorry CC, but they have 2 valve heads (Desmo Due...

sorry CC, but they have 2 valve heads (Desmo Due not Desmo Quatro) but yes they are based on the Monster ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Nov-2005, 13:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,318
Posted By Steve M
click here...

click here (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/index.jhtml;jsessionid=EQ4TP544MGM0MCRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2005, 11:58
Replies: 21
Views: 2,305
Posted By Steve M
The unobtainium one is better

The unobtainium one is better
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2005, 11:13
Replies: 21
Views: 2,305
Posted By Steve M
620R Based on 620 monster Clip on 'bars and...

620R

Based on 620 monster
Clip on 'bars and larger nose cone fairing
Ohlins suspension
Marchesini wheels
Radial brakes
Water cooled engine
76 bhp
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Oct-2005, 11:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By Steve M
Why oh why oh why !!!!

don't they put the same shape tank on the road 999's as the one on the race bikes (like the Airwaves bikes at the NEC), it looks so much better:puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2005, 12:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By Steve M
see HERE...

see HERE (http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=22764#pid216586) too
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Oct-2005, 17:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,760
Posted By Steve M
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Oct-2005, 14:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,498
Posted By Steve M
It's the Rattler special issue ! Claudio...

It's the Rattler special issue !

Claudio Domenicali interview too.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Oct-2005, 13:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,575
Posted By Steve M
Good un Jon Sounds like it was fantastic I'm as...

Good un Jon

Sounds like it was fantastic

I'm as jealous as a green person!!!!
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 13-Oct-2005, 16:52
Replies: 32
Views: 13,288
Posted By Steve M
ay up bottle of Bud please where about are...

ay up

bottle of Bud please

where about are you?

:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Oct-2005, 11:23
Replies: 50
Views: 11,110
Posted By Steve M
Tricolour?

Tricolour?
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 16:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Steve M
Had the same problem on my SS. It's either take...

Had the same problem on my SS. It's either take it out, adjust it, put it back, try it, take it out.............. or the old hammer and screwdriver job!

Or get one of those nice preload adjusters...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Oct-2005, 09:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By Steve M
I've noticed that your riding is better than the...

I've noticed that your riding is better than the results show - a bit of work over winter on the bike and you'll have the pace to run with the front runners.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2005, 09:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By Steve M
Desmo Due ~ thanks

Thanks to all the racers and everyone involved in Desmo Due, I've managed to get to 4 of the meetings and thoroughly enjoyed everyone.

:)
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 14:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,894
Posted By Steve M
Isn't this the very reason that they come with...

Isn't this the very reason that they come with Adjustable suspension, ride height, steering head angle ?????


I still can't believe people find them ugly!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Oct-2005, 14:22
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Steve M
Is that a Paso engine in there ?

Is that a Paso engine in there ?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 03-Oct-2005, 17:18
Replies: 3
Views: 3,556
Posted By Steve M
If you want to add your car/house etc to you bike...

If you want to add your car/house etc to you bike policy, they just insure what you are adding for the the remaining term of the bike policy. So if you had 4 months remaining on the policy they would...
Forum: Tyres 30-Sep-2005, 12:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,441
Posted By Steve M
Jon, I've just 'phoned Alpha Tyres in Fenton....

Jon, I've just 'phoned Alpha Tyres in Fenton. They have got some "track Dunlops" in. If you want to call them to see what they have the number is 01782 312222. If they have anything you want I could...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2005, 15:51
Replies: 32
Views: 9,017
Posted By Steve M
and yet 10 years ago the 851/888 v 916 debates...

and yet 10 years ago the 851/888 v 916 debates were very similar to the 916 v 999 debates of now.

of course, what you really want is a '78 bevel 900SS ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2005, 15:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,221
Posted By Steve M
I've got a 180 Diablo Corsa in my 900 and it's...

I've got a 180 Diablo Corsa in my 900 and it's fine :)
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2005, 11:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,444
Posted By Steve M
Bienvenue Philippe Et une verre de Vin rouge...

Bienvenue Philippe

Et une verre de Vin rouge pour moi s'il vous plait.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2005, 17:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By Steve M
But you could forget to leave it in gear when you...

But you could forget to leave it in gear when you get off it :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2005, 13:58
Replies: 25
Views: 3,805
Posted By Steve M
If the article is as good as the one on the 749R...

If the article is as good as the one on the 749R in last months Racer it will be superb :)

As it's your first post Luke I'll have A Southern Comfort & Coke from the virtual bar please.

Welcome
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Aug-2005, 14:38
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By Steve M
Parts for DD bikes

Just noticed that D&K in Newcastle (Staffs) are breaking a few Ducatis including a couple of Monsters and Supersports.
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Aug-2005, 14:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,271
Posted By Steve M
oooh the last of the 888 line, very nice...

oooh the last of the 888 line, very nice indeed.

welcome :)
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Aug-2005, 14:37
Replies: 15
Views: 5,309
Posted By Steve M
Never protected mine. If you do have a claim, you...

Never protected mine. If you do have a claim, you will only loose some, not all of you ncb. As you have to pay to protect your ncb each year you could find that after 2 or 3 years the cost of the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Aug-2005, 16:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,157
Posted By Steve M
You should be fine with that. The 91-96 will be...

You should be fine with that. The 91-96 will be the Model Year for the bikes, Model Year 97 bikes were IE type.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Aug-2005, 10:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,947
Posted By Steve M
Hi Richard. I've looked into doing this on my...

Hi Richard.

I've looked into doing this on my 900SSie and as you say there's not a lot of room without fairing mods. But Helibars do some 'bars that move them back, up and reduce the angle. I've...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Aug-2005, 14:51
Replies: 26
Views: 4,422
Posted By Steve M
It will go round left hand bends quicker than...

It will go round left hand bends quicker than right hand ones :P
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Aug-2005, 15:22
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Steve M
It's official, JPM has the worlds best girlfriend...

It's official, JPM has the worlds best girlfriend !!!!:roll:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Aug-2005, 10:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,383
Posted By Steve M
And a quick spectating report. Ride to Donny -...

And a quick spectating report.

Ride to Donny - very wet

Races - wet but still superb to watch (from the covered granstand!)

Nice one (2) Geoff Spencer

In between races lots of bikes being...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2005, 15:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,161
Posted By Steve M
they'll all be busy with the tread cutters...

they'll all be busy with the tread cutters tonight, cutting extra grooves in them ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2005, 11:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Posted By Steve M
Is Wilf the fast dude from the DOC who binned it...

Is Wilf the fast dude from the DOC who binned it on that video?
Too fast to be me anyway.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2005, 11:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Posted By Steve M
Oh no, there's 2 of us :o

Oh no, there's 2 of us :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2005, 09:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Posted By Steve M
Tonio, if it's still going spare then you could...

Tonio, if it's still going spare then you could give it to Dickie to leave with the one he's got for me and I'll pass it on to another DSC member when we get there.

Merci :)
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2005, 17:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,046
Posted By Steve M
Helibars list them for 749/999 helibars website...

Helibars list them for 749/999

helibars website (http://www.helibars.com/ducati.html)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Aug-2005, 17:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,315
Posted By Steve M
Not too difficult to get out using a bar as a...

Not too difficult to get out using a bar as a drift through the hub, a bit of heat on the hub before replacing them helps too. But if you're not sure I wouldn't think a dealer would charge much to do...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Aug-2005, 17:20
Replies: 20
Views: 2,776
Posted By Steve M
oops spoke too soon, it's just gone very dull :(

oops spoke too soon, it's just gone very dull :(
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2005, 17:10
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By Steve M
it's ok Jon, I've put a couple of books on ebay...

it's ok Jon, I've put a couple of books on ebay to cover the cost ;)

Actually they're very good, it's just a bit difficult turning the page while the throttle is " cracked on and opened slowly and...
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