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Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 13:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By Ian Harris
There's three of us going to Jerez in April with...

There's three of us going to Jerez in April with Focused Events (although I think its full now...there might be a reserve list). I know Tracksense have some deals to Almeria at the end of February...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2006, 16:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By Ian Harris
Cheers Tim, thanks for the warning. I had an...

Cheers Tim, thanks for the warning. I had an inkling it might be a bit of a git to get the springs on and off.

I shall do my best to finish up with the same number of fingers I started off with!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2006, 16:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By Ian Harris
Fitting Standard Cans

I've decided to fit my standard cans before getting an MOT.

Is it as straight forward as just swapping the ECUs round, fitting the cans and just riding off? Or, is there anything else I need to do?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Feb-2006, 13:29
Replies: 23
Views: 4,316
Posted By Ian Harris
What Doogalman said. Excellent service from a...

What Doogalman said.

Excellent service from a very friendly bunch.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Feb-2006, 01:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,407
Posted By Ian Harris
Yeah, I think it is a rare combination of skill...

Yeah, I think it is a rare combination of skill and "cojones", at one cornering "school" I remember him lying with his head very close to the apex kerbing...he reckoned that the instructors were too...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2006, 16:49
Replies: 47
Views: 15,861
Posted By Ian Harris
Its probably got something to do with Focused...

Its probably got something to do with Focused running evening sessions. Evenings get light fairly early in the year, so Focused will probably have a three group full day event, plus a two group...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Feb-2006, 09:05
Replies: 47
Views: 15,861
Posted By Ian Harris
Three groups. Novice/inters get allocated to...

Three groups. Novice/inters get allocated to either novices or inters depending on space. Inters/fast get allocated to either inters or fast .

I think the intention is that there is not a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jan-2006, 17:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By Ian Harris
Try R and G for the fork and swinging arm...

Try R and G for the fork and swinging arm protection:

http://www.rg-racing.com/

Easy to fit, so no need to go to a dealer.

Good move going to the California Superbike School, the sessions are very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jan-2006, 14:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,788
Posted By Ian Harris
Focused Events have a compulsory Travel Insurance...

Focused Events have a compulsory Travel Insurance that includes track riding, not sure about other operators. I did see this page on the Byrne-Up website, they insurance co probably do the cover...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2006, 17:21
Replies: 21
Views: 5,508
Posted By Ian Harris
Ah, now I see it, a broken link...someone call...

Ah, now I see it, a broken link...someone call the Webteam!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jan-2006, 17:17
Replies: 21
Views: 5,508
Posted By Ian Harris
Is that "Stealth" black paint Tony? I...

Is that "Stealth" black paint Tony? I can't see a thing
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2006, 08:50
Replies: 13
Views: 3,284
Posted By Ian Harris
DJB, regarding lifting the bike into the Transit,...

DJB, regarding lifting the bike into the Transit, much better if you can borrow a ramp (or, at least, a scaffolding plank). I have a lovely wide ramp you are welcome to borrow, but I'm out in Biggin...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2006, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Ian Harris
Oops...ignore me. Yuasa site shows YT12BB for...

Oops...ignore me. Yuasa site shows YT12BB for 2001 996 and 2002 998 , R models not specified.

Best wait until someone who knows what they're talking about comes along (checked the owner's manual,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2006, 11:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Ian Harris
Hi Tony, I think the battery on the marginally...

Hi Tony,

I think the battery on the marginally more desirable 996R model (stir,stir :lol: ) is

a YB16AL-A2

This link suggests the 998R is the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-Jan-2006, 16:18
Replies: 2
Views: 3,578
Posted By Ian Harris
Will that be "on-track" on further CSS...

Will that be "on-track" on further CSS courses? Or, will it also be applicable to trackdays?

Either way, I hope they get it sorted by my renewal date!

[Edited on 16-1-2006 by Ian Harris]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jan-2006, 11:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Posted By Ian Harris
I heard that price was EUR50,000 and I believe...

I heard that price was EUR50,000 and I believe dealers are already taking deposits...(Although, maybe only from 999r owners as yet)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 10:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By Ian Harris
Excellent. Thanks Pietro, speak to you later.

Excellent. Thanks Pietro, speak to you later.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jan-2006, 09:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By Ian Harris
Looking forward to seeing the bike when its back...

Looking forward to seeing the bike when its back together again Chris. Anyone got any suggestions for spraying bodywork panels? I want to get my track nosecone refinished
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2005, 00:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,315
Posted By Ian Harris
OK, I think I've got it figured out now...the...

OK, I think I've got it figured out now...the slipper clutch is in the 998r, and the clutch is going to get a work-out in Jerez in January.

So, run that past me again....are you taking the 998r out...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2005, 00:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,315
Posted By Ian Harris
And there's me thinking I had a bargain...bugga!...

And there's me thinking I had a bargain...bugga! :lol:



Are you taking the 998r Tony, or just the race bike? Either way, you'll be going round there a lot faster than I did, but I can't think of a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2005, 23:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,315
Posted By Ian Harris
I bought one of the Niki748 ones on ebay and I am...

I bought one of the Niki748 ones on ebay and I am well pleased with it. The slipper action is superb (although I guess this is as much the adjustment as the quality of the clutch), and the quality is...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Dec-2005, 19:22
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Yeah, looks like it....I can't believe they sold...

Yeah, looks like it....I can't believe they sold "8-10" places between 4 O'Clock an 11 O'Clock the following days Bugga! I'll have to enquire about single room supplements...I don't want to end up...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Dec-2005, 19:18
Replies: 14
Views: 3,060
Posted By Ian Harris
Marina Playa's quite a nice hotel, its actually...

Marina Playa's quite a nice hotel, its actually in Mojaca Playa which is about 20-30 miles up the road from Almeria town itself. Its six of one and half a dozen of the other which one is closer to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Dec-2005, 22:34
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Hey, what can I say? I won't if you don't (and if...

Hey, what can I say? I won't if you don't (and if you do, I'll be moving in the direction of away at a speed rarely acheived without the aid of at least 100bhp :o )
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Dec-2005, 20:54
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Andy, excellent news...Re: sharing a room, I'm...

Andy, excellent news...Re: sharing a room, I'm certified snore-free, but it has been reported that, after being on the drink, I continue talking b0110x for several hours after falling asleep. Nothing...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Dec-2005, 17:16
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Any one else going to take the plunge? Jon, John,...

Any one else going to take the plunge? Jon, John, Andy???
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Dec-2005, 17:13
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Jon, 8 - 10 places left, 3 groups (not...

Jon, 8 - 10 places left, 3 groups (not surprising at the price). Deal includes transfers from A/P to Hotel and from Hotel to track each day (based on Stansted flight, guess you could fly from else...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Dec-2005, 17:03
Replies: 62
Views: 12,191
Posted By Ian Harris
Oh, Oh...I think I'm going to ring up and book!

Oh, Oh...I think I'm going to ring up and book!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Dec-2005, 13:51
Replies: 87
Views: 20,878
Posted By Ian Harris
I'm still a definite for April (again, if FE ever...

I'm still a definite for April (again, if FE ever firm the details up), just toying with the idea of nipping out in January as well

(Bank balance says No, but I am ignoring that at the moment)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Dec-2005, 21:14
Replies: 31
Views: 7,213
Posted By Ian Harris
Mine too! I rode my 996 for the first time on a...

Mine too! I rode my 996 for the first time on a freezing day this March, it made me smile too, but not half as much as it did during the summer! Wait until you get the SPS out on a warm day on a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Dec-2005, 20:52
Replies: 87
Views: 20,878
Posted By Ian Harris
Tim, Just had to cancel a January Ski Trip due...

Tim,

Just had to cancel a January Ski Trip due to work commitments, so Jerez at the end of the month looks very tempting...where do you have to get your bike to for collection/transportation? I'll...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Nov-2005, 17:22
Replies: 31
Views: 4,610
Posted By Ian Harris
We stayed in the Tyrp in September, but I think...

We stayed in the Tyrp in September, but I think they are also looking at the hotel that is just outside the track itself - we went for a meal there while I was out in September - very good food, very...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Nov-2005, 23:07
Replies: 31
Views: 4,610
Posted By Ian Harris
FE to Jerez sounds good to me too. Let me know...

FE to Jerez sounds good to me too. Let me know how things progress Jon.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 19:51
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
You're right...that's exactly what I meant... you...

You're right...that's exactly what I meant... you looked awesome mate!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 19:41
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
Andy, you get better pics in the UK though!

Andy, you get better pics in the UK though!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 19:00
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
I'm guessing from the price that the Focused...

I'm guessing from the price that the Focused Events do is going to be 3 groups, but their previous trips have been two groups in the morning / open pit-lane in the afternoon, which seems a fair...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 18:04
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
I'd be happy to commit to this or one of the...

I'd be happy to commit to this or one of the other Jerez or Almeria dates, but it might be a bit early for some. I'd tend to take the "places left" info with a small pinch of salt at this early...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 15:49
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
Not heard back from Focused Events yet, but it...

Not heard back from Focused Events yet, but it must be three groups, as the price advertised in MCN is £699 including Flights, Hotel and Bike Transport...not a bad price though....4 days at Jerez ? ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Nov-2005, 14:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,734
Posted By Ian Harris
What he said and, if it has a 190 rear tyre,...

What he said and, if it has a 190 rear tyre, change it to a 180 when you replace it.

Oh, and welcome...if the virtual bar's open , I'll have a Michelob...cheers!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Nov-2005, 14:15
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
Jerez 6th - 8th May sounds great. Only thing is,...

Jerez 6th - 8th May sounds great. Only thing is, I think Track Sense run three groups , and would prefer open pitlane or two groups. Focused Events are doing 4 days at Jerez from 23 April. This...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Nov-2005, 09:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,947
Posted By Ian Harris
I'm having the same problem with the Corse...

I'm having the same problem with the Corse Slipper clutch I had fitted to my 996. Its getting better when trying to find neutral from 2nd, but is still a pain from 1st. Also feels like it is not...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Oct-2005, 22:15
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
I would say that, in terms of tightness, Almeria...

I would say that, in terms of tightness, Almeria is more in line with Jerez than most UK circuits. Lots of long sweeping bends, nothing I'd really describe as a hairpin, I think the turn at the end...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 20-Oct-2005, 09:40
Replies: 11
Views: 9,820
Posted By Ian Harris
Insurance is so screwed up...I switched from a...

Insurance is so screwed up...I switched from a Firestorm to a 996R and Carole Nash were by far the best deal, my premium only went up by about £50. The deal a company offers you seems totally random...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Oct-2005, 15:19
Replies: 74
Views: 19,539
Posted By Ian Harris
Despite coming from totally the other end of the...

Despite coming from totally the other end of the ability spectrum from WJB, I'd still completely endorse his comments on open pitlane. When I was out in Jerez with Focused Events, I was one of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 23:26
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By Ian Harris
Hi, I bought one of these from the bloke a month...

Hi, I bought one of these from the bloke a month or so ago. I finally got it fitted last Saturday, and went for the first ride with it on Sunday. Works very well, although I think I need to adjust it...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Oct-2005, 21:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,968
Posted By Ian Harris
Thanks Paul, that's the one...No-one else going...

Thanks Paul, that's the one...No-one else going then?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Oct-2005, 20:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,968
Posted By Ian Harris
:puzzled: Yeah, I noticed that too....they said...

:puzzled: Yeah, I noticed that too....they said it was pretty much full, maybe its been taken off the website. You've got me worried now!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Oct-2005, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,968
Posted By Ian Harris
Almeria 5th/6th November. Anyone Going ?

When I collected my bike from Pro-Twins this afternoon, Pete happened to mention they had a two dayer to Almeria on Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th November (I think its with "Go Promotions") Anyone else...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Oct-2005, 14:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,575
Posted By Ian Harris
http://www.nolimitstrackdays.com/EuroDates.htm

http://www.nolimitstrackdays.com/EuroDates.htm
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Oct-2005, 12:22
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Sounds good to me, I'm thinking of doing the CSS...

Sounds good to me, I'm thinking of doing the CSS to Almeria on 15th/16th April, but would definitely be up for another visit to Jerez...let me know how your plans develop...cheers!
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