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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2005, 18:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,948
Posted By the old man
long shot but have you checked to make sure the...

long shot but have you checked to make sure the cush rubbers are not grinding away the rear hub. at least rule this one out before ripping the gearbox apart.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2005, 18:42
Replies: 25
Views: 3,822
Posted By the old man
For 620s Neil Spalding at Sigma can help with all...

For 620s Neil Spalding at Sigma can help with all aspects of engine and chasis set-up. My 620SS has been as fast as anything out there this year (shame about the rider!) and Neil's feedback and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2005, 09:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,549
Posted By the old man
Yea. Way to small.

Yea. Way to small.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2005, 23:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,436
Posted By the old man
Why did it do that?

Why did it do that?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2005, 23:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,436
Posted By the old man
Now; 179 points out of 8 finishes (one missed...

Now; 179 points out of 8 finishes (one missed start!!!!!!!, one holiday and one missfire) equals an average of 22.375 points per finish. That equals 246 points and a clear second - if I'd managed to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2005, 01:04
Replies: 26
Views: 4,116
Posted By the old man
regarding 620 valve sizes - ducati list same part...

regarding 620 valve sizes - ducati list same part number for all 620 valves, ie., they would appear to be the same size regardless of year.

personal view (having raced a 5 speed 620SS) is that the 6...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Sep-2005, 20:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,292
Posted By the old man
going up Fri morning, practice in the afternoon. ...

going up Fri morning, practice in the afternoon. C U all there.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2005, 00:24
Replies: 26
Views: 3,486
Posted By the old man
that does it, i'm painting mine Kawasaki Green...

that does it, i'm painting mine Kawasaki Green next year
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2005, 00:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,486
Posted By the old man
not another f...ing silver one!!

not another f...ing silver one!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Sep-2005, 00:17
Replies: 30
Views: 3,701
Posted By the old man
Tonio. i've been using a standard rear shock all...

Tonio. i've been using a standard rear shock all season - it aint perfect but its not bad. Set sag to approx 5mm and start with standard damper settings.

1st thing to change on the 620 are the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Sep-2005, 18:52
Replies: 29
Views: 3,604
Posted By the old man
There might be a market for 620 Sport stuff as...

There might be a market for 620 Sport stuff as this is even more rare than stuff for the 600. I have a set of standard bodywork i would donate for mould building - if it doesn't get trashed; and a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Sep-2005, 16:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By the old man
hadn't you heard, Geoff is racing a 583 against...

hadn't you heard, Geoff is racing a 583 against 620's next season
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2005, 21:27
Replies: 24
Views: 4,265
Posted By the old man
Happened to me also at Druids in 1st race. This...

Happened to me also at Druids in 1st race. This is crap track day behaviour and is not acceptable.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Aug-2005, 00:54
Replies: 44
Views: 6,151
Posted By the old man
I'm at a Cadwel track day on Monday, traveling up...

I'm at a Cadwel track day on Monday, traveling up Sun afternoon. Depending on arrival times will stop by the circuit to see how you did.

You mean you are racing on STICKY TYRES!!!! Ooops, wrong...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 00:30
Replies: 58
Views: 8,421
Posted By the old man
I'm **** in the wet, always have been and...

I'm **** in the wet, always have been and probably always will be, so maybe I'm biassed BUT Dom said it all for me.

The cost of a 2nd set of wheels is not much when you've already invested in all...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Aug-2005, 01:05
Replies: 40
Views: 5,270
Posted By the old man
Race, is there a race this weekend?

Race, is there a race this weekend?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Aug-2005, 08:55
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By the old man
Bloody electronics eh! ... now with a magneto and...

Bloody electronics eh! ... now with a magneto and a packed of fag papers you knew where you were - stuck in a lay-by in the ****ing rain most like!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2005, 23:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,334
Posted By the old man
Handbook for my 620 sport says the following: if...

Handbook for my 620 sport says the following:

if the code light stays on it means the code (key) has not been recognised. try with another black key. if this does not work contact the Ducati...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2005, 22:57
Replies: 44
Views: 8,932
Posted By the old man
NO to warmers because: 1. it's against the...

NO to warmers because:

1. it's against the spirit / meaning of the series - keep it simple, keep down cost, keep the technical / equipment playing field as level as possible (I know this opens up a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Aug-2005, 22:29
Replies: 35
Views: 4,880
Posted By the old man
As TP mentione, the Focussed Events nutter struck...

As TP mentione, the Focussed Events nutter struck again and punted me off at the old hairpin - fortunatelly damage is mainly cosmetic so if I don't sleep for the next week I should have time to get...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jul-2005, 23:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By the old man
Worse than Cadwell?!! I love camping at Cadwell,...

Worse than Cadwell?!! I love camping at Cadwell, lovely spot - if it doesn't rain.

Will also be camping at Donny on Mon' night. I suspect we will not be allowed inside the perimiter wall (might be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jul-2005, 01:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,520
Posted By the old man
Have a damper on mine but don't think it's needed...

Have a damper on mine but don't think it's needed - especially while we run road tyres.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2005, 21:36
Replies: 37
Views: 4,408
Posted By the old man
Rather partial to a big fry-up - just had 4 days...

Rather partial to a big fry-up - just had 4 days in bonny Scotland and proved conclusively that man can live on curry alone; provided you start the day with a big fry-up.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2005, 22:50
Replies: 31
Views: 3,838
Posted By the old man
Life, the Universe & Everything - will be...

Life, the Universe & Everything - will be there. Hope to improve on my last visit when it was maximum points for my double somersault, backflip & piked entry at the old hairpin - bet they're still...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2005, 22:46
Replies: 37
Views: 4,408
Posted By the old man
Looks like we gonna have a pardy. The old fart...

Looks like we gonna have a pardy. The old fart will be there too - and I've splashed out on some new tyres so watch out rearsets!!

Travelling up the night before with a mate and his 998S so will be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 23:04
Replies: 92
Views: 18,009
Posted By the old man
Some more thoughts / comments for the pot. I...

Some more thoughts / comments for the pot.

I think the original spirit of DD was to provide affordable racing with a limited number of rounds, catering for those with limited wallets and other...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 20:44
Replies: 46
Views: 6,173
Posted By the old man
Oh my gawd I agree with The Domskie: Castle...

Oh my gawd I agree with The Domskie:

Castle Coombe is OK and who said drop Cadwell!! Wash your mouth out.

Oulton is a belter and my favourite circuit - sort of a longer wider Cadwell (not so good...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jul-2005, 01:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,570
Posted By the old man
Sounds like and echo in here but; Sigma set-up my...

Sounds like and echo in here but; Sigma set-up my 620 (including help with chasis set-up) and my 996 and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jul-2005, 22:46
Replies: 45
Views: 5,470
Posted By the old man
This whole topic is such a bag of worms - but I...

This whole topic is such a bag of worms - but I don't think any of us can resist!

IMHO (I've learnt a new acronym) power is nothing without the skill to exploit it:

eg., the higher the skill, the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 01:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,335
Posted By the old man
Touche!

Touche!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 01:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,414
Posted By the old man
Tonio, your English is improving!

Tonio, your English is improving!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 00:17
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
they've got to catch me first :lol::lol::lol:

they've got to catch me first :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 00:15
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
today this thread, tomorrow....

today this thread, tomorrow....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 00:15
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
port. that should say glass of...

port. that should say glass of "port"!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 00:14
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
that's what a few good reds, a ripe piece of...

that's what a few good reds, a ripe piece of Roquefort and a '**** off' glass of prot does for you.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jun-2005, 00:12
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
have it, you're welcome to it. in fact you can...

have it, you're welcome to it. in fact you can have it for the rest of the season - if you let me fininsh infront!!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jun-2005, 20:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,325
Posted By the old man
my god i'd forgotten about that - the old zx9 was...

my god i'd forgotten about that - the old zx9 was a bit of a bus round there.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jun-2005, 20:44
Replies: 40
Views: 5,262
Posted By the old man
I've done a season with KRC and can throw in some...

I've done a season with KRC and can throw in some comments:

1. the quick guys will be on full sprint race pace for the duration

2. tiredness / concentration wandering will probably set in at about...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2005, 21:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,576
Posted By the old man
Welcome to the world of "Zen & the Art...

Welcome to the world of "Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance". Wish I had the time and the tools to do full on engine work, but keeping the rest of it fettled is strangely satisfying - just...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2005, 16:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By the old man
Sounds more like a 'windy loo' to me. Does this...

Sounds more like a 'windy loo' to me.

Does this help with me finding an oil cooler? I don't think so!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 00:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,212
Posted By the old man
I might have missunderstood the original question...

I might have missunderstood the original question but...

The cush rubber is held in place by the bolt down its centre - which bolts to the spider. The sprocket then 'sits' on the cush rubbers.

The...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 00:15
Replies: 27
Views: 4,895
Posted By the old man
Sigma are now UK importers / distributors of FIM...

Sigma are now UK importers / distributors of FIM chips and there does not seem to be much that Neil Spalding does not know about setting the little blighters up.

If you have any FIM chip set-up...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2005, 00:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By the old man
Curry boost - sounds like the way forward to me

Curry boost - sounds like the way forward to me
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 21:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By the old man
Oil Cooler WANTED for 620SS

I'm fed up of turning expensive synthetic into used chippie fat. Doe sanyone have any relevant oil cooler bits going cheap? Ta.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 01:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By the old man
Don't have info' to answer your question...

Don't have info' to answer your question specifically but if you scan the techie stuff available on the web then power commnaders / alternative ECU's etc don't do much at all in terms of extra power....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 01:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By the old man
Paul Thanks for that info' (yea, a lightened...

Paul

Thanks for that info' (yea, a lightened flywheel would be nice).

The reason for my question is that there is obviously a lot of talk about the supposed / presumed benefit of the 620 and I was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jun-2005, 02:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By the old man
Full Monty Big Bore?

More of a question really; is anyone running a big bore that fully exploits the regs', ie., shorter inlets, bigger carbs, squish clearances optimised, cams degreed in etc?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jun-2005, 02:24
Replies: 40
Views: 5,150
Posted By the old man
I think you've got it spot on.

I think you've got it spot on.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2005, 00:25
Replies: 10
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Views: 2,362
Posted By the old man
Tonio - you can have the 5 litres of petrol you...

Tonio - you can have the 5 litres of petrol you twit, there's no need to pay me back.

I've a pair of 996 discs; trouble is one of them (but I don't know which one!) is warped so I guess not a lot of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2005, 03:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By the old man
Do you want to know the sad truth? I was parked...

Do you want to know the sad truth? I was parked right next to Geoff - and I believe he made it onto the grid!

I'm beyond hope, shoot me now (If I told you what my good lady called me the naughty...
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