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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Apr-2006, 15:24
Replies: 69
Views: 16,733
Posted By misterpink
i think you have a good point - trackdays are not...

i think you have a good point - trackdays are not cheap and are a day off work and possibly £££ on the damage. trackday companies go on about not making money, cost of insurance etc etc but the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2006, 17:39
Replies: 32
Views: 13,022
Posted By misterpink
looks too much like a honda fireblade - yukkk!...

looks too much like a honda fireblade - yukkk! prefer if it looked more like the seidici myself or...original but attractive.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 13:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,077
Posted By misterpink
plenty of cheapies on flea-bay, there was a...

plenty of cheapies on flea-bay, there was a yellow 916 for sale for 3k recently then again you could pay a bit more and get a really good one for around 4- 4.5k. After all you could spend 3k and then...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2006, 13:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,887
Posted By misterpink
i am on my second E (748) and would go for an R...

i am on my second E (748) and would go for an R next, but that is only because i wouldn't use it as my everyday bike-which the E does very well. I'm not sure i would notice the difference between E...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2006, 12:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,681
Posted By misterpink
have used ducati proteam for 6 years on 900SS and...

have used ducati proteam for 6 years on 900SS and 748, and mate takes his 888 there. talk to matt or alec(short) 020 8947 7555 located 59 weir rd sw19 8ug (wandsworth/wimbledon dog track area) near a...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Feb-2006, 10:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,510
Posted By misterpink
use mine in town - it might be my yellow one you...

use mine in town - it might be my yellow one you spotted?? - until recently had a secure undercover park next to work, but no more. so search for a solid object to bolt it to. Crossed fingers no...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2006, 19:10
Replies: 18
Views: 2,584
Posted By misterpink
Nick,nick, nick...think about it..you will be...

Nick,nick, nick...think about it..you will be spending how much?? every month for how many years for a weekend bike and trying a few trackdays to see if you like it! in 3 years you will have paid i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2006, 19:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,385
Posted By misterpink
Head down, arse up, fully leather`d everytime I...

Head down, arse up, fully leather`d everytime I wanna go for a ride etc...

Ummmm is that your missus in the avatar then???...and are you referring to getting on your hodgeson? or not:puzzled:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 23:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,701
Posted By misterpink
its in the post as they say:saint:

its in the post as they say:saint:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2006, 14:55
Replies: 24
Views: 5,318
Posted By misterpink
plenty more 749's around - the attitude stinks -...

plenty more 749's around - the attitude stinks - of course it needs a full service before you pick it up. not only is it 2 years old, but it has been sitting around not being used, which is not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 14:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,701
Posted By misterpink
i've got some spare lenses if you want - can pop...

i've got some spare lenses if you want - can pop in the post.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2006, 14:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,131
Posted By misterpink
there was a few flakes of snow as i rode in this...

there was a few flakes of snow as i rode in this morning (748E 2002MY) and the temp was always above 60 and got to 80 in traffic. i think below 60 i would be a little worried too. On summer days it...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 03-Feb-2006, 14:19
Replies: 13
Views: 8,228
Posted By misterpink
there was a few flakes of snow as i rode in this...

there was a few flakes of snow as i rode in this morning (748E 2002MY) and the temp was always above 60 and got to 80 in traffic. i think below 60 i would be a little worried too. On summer days it...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 10:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,962
Posted By misterpink
there was a year where they changed the way they...

there was a year where they changed the way they quoted horsepower figures - could it be the 03/04. 7 hp is a lot ??? and well worth it if it is true
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jan-2006, 00:59
Replies: 15
Views: 4,467
Posted By misterpink
my 900SSie had DP cans, modded airbox, different...

my 900SSie had DP cans, modded airbox, different airfilter and changed gearing. the cans came with the ECU and it all ran beautifully - if you want an ECU let me know i have a spare - bottle of vino...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Jan-2006, 22:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,579
Posted By misterpink
but what about the 1990 851 SP (888) ?????????...

but what about the 1990 851 SP (888) ????????? also on E-bay - (can't work out how to do the link thingy so you will have to look yourself.)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jan-2006, 18:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,035
Posted By misterpink
oh, sorry about the wrong topic guys... smack...

oh, sorry about the wrong topic guys... smack bum
oh, sorry about the wrong topic guys... smack bum
oh, sorry about the wrong topic guys... smack bum
thats 3 smacks from me........!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 07-Dec-2005, 18:50
Replies: 80
Views: 559,054
Posted By misterpink
i'm confused - am i an old git or paranoid or...

i'm confused - am i an old git or paranoid or ......???? had 2 bikes nicked, hate it happening and took security precautions before, bike is now indoors/alarmed/immob and chained - but i have gotta...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 09-Nov-2005, 10:00
Replies: 10
Views: 5,986
Posted By misterpink
when ARE ducati going to make the MS with a 4v...

when ARE ducati going to make the MS with a 4v 998/999 motor.........???? i'm waiting!
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 10:03
Replies: 25
Views: 6,130
Posted By misterpink
ditto what TP said - i am going back for a month...

ditto what TP said - i am going back for a month leaving december 10th so can organise someone to look after it when it arrives or anything else - and if you DID take it !... can you imagine what it...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2005, 23:24
Replies: 25
Views: 6,130
Posted By misterpink
if you need the money OK ignore this but you are...

if you need the money OK ignore this but you are a damn fool to let that one go - not only that the roads that you will be able to ride, great tarmac, no traffic, good weather(mostly) you may kick...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2005, 13:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,851
Posted By misterpink
dunno about the rest, but the stand...mine is a...

dunno about the rest, but the stand...mine is a ducati performance so should be same. put bike on side stand , locate paddock stand into axle (ALL the way in !!!) and then use seat strap (if BIP) and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Oct-2005, 11:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By misterpink
good idea - i have until recently been paying for...

good idea - i have until recently been paying for secure parking in london, because i am sick and tired of scumbags nicking bikes - and not enough spaces, too many scooters etc etc. £3/day for peace...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,892
Posted By misterpink
tried posting some infor from the moto-one...

tried posting some infor from the moto-one website about cam timing and stalling which seems to go together??? have put it on the other thread, or check out moto-one it is an australian website
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 18:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By misterpink
try this which is lifted from the moto-one...

try this which is lifted from the moto-one website in australia - tones of great info - the table of valve specs has not come up right but if you do a search you will find...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Oct-2005, 16:36
Replies: 106
Views: 30,558
Posted By misterpink
great day thanks for organising - hey already...

great day thanks for organising - hey already done that in person to monty, but to everyone who helped - thanks. Inters group was pretty good i thought - most inters groups are full of axe murderers...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 16:15
Replies: 27
Views: 4,991
Posted By misterpink
have you any record of payment??? a receipt would...

have you any record of payment??? a receipt would be good - how did you pay? cash/card ? most stations (even small ones) have a copy of till receipts - correct me if i am wrong but they will need it...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Oct-2005, 16:41
Replies: 58
Views: 19,007
Posted By misterpink
KP i was in your group on the 4th july at brands...

KP i was in your group on the 4th july at brands - didn't know you were a DSC'er - what group you in tomorrow? am in inters on yella 748E / mate on 888 - just read the laptime thread and a few others...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Sep-2005, 19:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,189
Posted By misterpink
forms are in - looking forward to a great day -...

forms are in - looking forward to a great day - and not getting my sausage sizzled!?
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Sep-2005, 18:42
Replies: 30
Views: 6,063
Posted By misterpink
its friday - i will drink anything ! that tequila...

its friday - i will drink anything ! that tequila with corona chaser sounds good. welcome - s'pose it is too far for ya to come to the TA5 trackday? just wait for the piccies.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2005, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,010
Posted By misterpink
daytona service centre 020 7833 2517(workshop)...

daytona service centre 020 7833 2517(workshop) 020 7833 2515(parts) located in field street WCIX 9HH 2mins walk from Kings X
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Sep-2005, 13:41
Replies: 63
Views: 15,273
Posted By misterpink
have added 3 more - have e-mailed entry...

have added 3 more - have e-mailed entry forms/details seeya there
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Sep-2005, 12:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,189
Posted By misterpink
any spaces left - like 3 in the inter/novice?

any spaces left - like 3 in the inter/novice?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 18:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,007
Posted By misterpink
Y'know marc ducati's don't go wrong - as my mate...

Y'know marc ducati's don't go wrong - as my mate swisstony used to say......"Mmmm a ducati is like a woman.....she wants to keep you interested, wants you to play with her, take interest in her...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 12:42
Replies: 16
Views: 4,007
Posted By misterpink
often people suspect the clutch - dry clutch,...

often people suspect the clutch - dry clutch, noisy, grabby etc - but i would check the cush drives ASAP. the clutches are not so bad as everyone makes out - simple to work on, just clean out the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 12:44
Replies: 49
Views: 9,407
Posted By misterpink
so..they didn't quite push it up to the £749...

so..they didn't quite push it up to the £749 then, i guess a 999 is close to a £1,000 to service - bring back the lira !
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Sep-2005, 15:47
Replies: 32
Views: 5,036
Posted By misterpink
ESS were good - transponders giving laptimes and...

ESS were good - transponders giving laptimes and then making groups of 3/4 who are similar speed / each group with an instructor - worked for me. my next was at BH indy with FE and was average event,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 21:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,448
Posted By misterpink
thanks - thought so,strange coming with those...

thanks - thought so,strange coming with those pipes though. if anyone wants it U2U me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 15:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,448
Posted By misterpink
what is it?

rummaging in the basement to find my old 748 pipes which are neatly stored in the termi box they were swapped with and found the standard chip(replaced with JHP one) and a chip/ECU which came with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2005, 12:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,191
Posted By misterpink
Attachment: P1010154.JPG (140.39kb) This file...

Attachment: P1010154.JPG (140.39kb)
This file has been downloaded 105 times

"Honey...I shrunk the Ducati's"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
looks more worrying than the oil filter.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 12:44
Replies: 94
Views: 24,800
Posted By misterpink
£145 is pretty normal for the indy circuit i...

£145 is pretty normal for the indy circuit i thought? though would not worry too much if i didn't get the Tshirt and was £5 cheaper (or BBQ like the apex one...Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.) just waiting to see a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jul-2005, 14:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By misterpink
yeah, swapped the 748 for a 999 - didn't damage...

yeah, swapped the 748 for a 999 - didn't damage it..phew! what a great bike, brakes are one finger and good feel, punchy motor and riding position good for moving across the seat - i need all the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jul-2005, 11:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By misterpink
did you enjoy it?? i did once i got used to both...

did you enjoy it?? i did once i got used to both wheels sliding most of the time - learnt alot about throttle control, and i thought the instructors were good - better than the average trackday. i...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 16:10
Replies: 17
Views: 3,345
Posted By misterpink
imported?? they are all imported to us. Let me...

imported?? they are all imported to us. Let me get this right, you are in milan and you can't find a decent ducati to buy?? well there seem to be loads for sale in the UK - check out MCN online. i am...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 11:19
Replies: 14
Views: 4,561
Posted By misterpink
thinking this over again..80degrees C is normal...

thinking this over again..80degrees C is normal running temp, 100 C is when fan cuts in, 120degrees C is the end of the gauge!! surely this is TOO HOT? maybe your fan is not being effective or the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2005, 19:01
Replies: 14
Views: 4,561
Posted By misterpink
i noticed a big difference between the...

i noticed a big difference between the "scooped" fairing (upto 2001) and the smooth fairing (2002) on my 748E - it runs higher temp than the previous model..so i agree with ian harris
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jul-2005, 16:29
Replies: 22
Views: 5,484
Posted By misterpink
i will be on the yellow 748 - mate on either 888...

i will be on the yellow 748 - mate on either 888 or mille, both booked for a 999 as well, though don't mind too much - a 749R would be my ideal - is that wot you got?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jul-2005, 12:18
Replies: 22
Views: 5,484
Posted By misterpink
me too, but on the 28th july...just hope the...

me too, but on the 28th july...just hope the weather lasts.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 11:56
Replies: 23
Views: 5,340
Posted By misterpink
get the newest one you can - i had a 900SSie...

get the newest one you can - i had a 900SSie (1999 MY) and though underpowered you can ride the wheels off it and feel good about. in 4 years and 24,000miles i had no problems. Get some decent...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 14:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,946
Posted By misterpink
aren't next years bikes the small 800 cc things??...

aren't next years bikes the small 800 cc things?? or is that the year after?? anyway put that in the mix and who will have the best package-i bet honda are already testing an 800 V4 or V5 or V6...
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