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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Aug-2005, 14:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,836
Posted By Jools
Sounds to me as if the clutch just needs...

Sounds to me as if the clutch just needs bleeding.

My bike is doing this at the moment. It's losing clutch fluid from somewhere - buggered if I can find out where though and it needs bleeding every...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Aug-2005, 14:32
Replies: 26
Views: 3,673
Posted By Jools
175 BSA Bantam of indeterminate age that I had in...

175 BSA Bantam of indeterminate age that I had in 1975. It was my road bike on which I hoped to pass my test.

My other bike was an Ossa 250 MAR which I bought new and cost me nearly £600 in the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Aug-2005, 14:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,524
Posted By Jools
As a long time two valve rider, i would say, it's...

As a long time two valve rider, i would say, it's probably not worth raising the rev limit, since by the time you hit that you're aleady well past the power band. Raising the rev limit by, what? 500...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Aug-2005, 18:37
Replies: 11
Views: 4,343
Posted By Jools
Wasn't there a yellow carby SS on here recently...

Wasn't there a yellow carby SS on here recently with a 2 into 1, with the pipe tucked right up high on the right hand side?

Don't know if the same thing would work for IE's, but they must've got the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Aug-2005, 14:46
Replies: 40
Views: 9,193
Posted By Jools
Love to do it mate, and even Mrs Jools is warming...

Love to do it mate, and even Mrs Jools is warming to the idea after seeing the Donington race...

But, the fact is that since my daughters wedding I've got credit card debts well past my ears and I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 14:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,760
Posted By Jools
The part number sounds about right mate, but they...

The part number sounds about right mate, but they don't come as standard on the ST4, cos the ST4 cycle parts are the same as the ST2. The Ohlins only come on the 4S.

I'm not sure you'll get a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Aug-2005, 14:04
Replies: 40
Views: 9,193
Posted By Jools
Joking about you, potski or neevsey?

Joking about you, potski or neevsey?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Aug-2005, 23:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,709
Posted By Jools
Upgrade? You don't need to be any quicker.

Upgrade? You don't need to be any quicker.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 22-Aug-2005, 22:27
Replies: 15
Views: 5,287
Posted By Jools
Hmmm... Insuring your Insurance....Doncha just...

Hmmm...

Insuring your Insurance....Doncha just love it?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Aug-2005, 20:52
Replies: 26
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jools
THAT is the perfect bike for people with...

THAT is the perfect bike for people with schizophrenia.

For the rest of us it would be:

:rodent:: "I love it"
:pig:: "I hate it"
:rodent:: "I love it"
:pig:: "I hate it"
:rodent:: "I love...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Aug-2005, 18:11
Replies: 27
Views: 6,606
Posted By Jools
Both the top and bottom locknuts on my bike were...

Both the top and bottom locknuts on my bike were seized up, after all they live in the open and can get corroded quite easily.

The first time I adjusted the ride height I had to take the rod out,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2005, 14:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,815
Posted By Jools
It's the clutch. The Duke clutch is a dry clutch...

It's the clutch.

The Duke clutch is a dry clutch and it gets a bit of dust between the plates every now and then, especially if you've got a standard clutch cover. Causes a graunching noise as you...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Aug-2005, 12:39
Replies: 41
Views: 9,698
Posted By Jools
And the owner is? Another DSC member who has...

And the owner is?

Another DSC member who has worked just as hard as you have to own his ideal bike. So, his ideal is not your ideal - but each to their own, you don't really need to be insulting...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 11:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Jools
That reminds me of a true story.... I was...

That reminds me of a true story....

I was playing in a top 40 functions band years ago, you know the type of thing....covers from the 60's, 70's and 80's for weddings and birthdays etc.

A ginger...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Aug-2005, 10:10
Replies: 27
Views: 6,606
Posted By Jools
I replied to this post on Sunday, but problems...

I replied to this post on Sunday, but problems with the message board seem to have wiped out my reply. People have mostly covered what I put in my reply, but there are a couple of things I said that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 09:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,713
Posted By Jools
Well done Paul. As I said to you after the race,...

Well done Paul. As I said to you after the race, I really enjoyed watching you reel in the guys in front.

Now come on, admit it, you're just stalking aren't you?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 09:19
Replies: 47
Views: 5,745
Posted By Jools
Nice idea this 'Best prepped bike' prize for...

Nice idea this 'Best prepped bike' prize for 'privateer' bikes, and hats off to JHP and everyone involved for coming up with it.

My only observation (you knew I would have one didn't you) is that it...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Aug-2005, 18:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,675
Posted By Jools
Hmmmm....up at silly o'clock....and the roads...

Hmmmm....up at silly o'clock....and the roads that were used for testing seem familiar....

Own up Keefy...it was you doing the testing wasn't it?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2005, 21:40
Replies: 29
Views: 4,240
Posted By Jools
Guy...chin up mate. I know what it's...

Guy...chin up mate. I know what it's like.

There's an ST2 down here that isn't being ridden as much as it deserves to be what with my current commitments.

I know it's not a patch on the 'R' but...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Aug-2005, 13:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,278
Posted By Jools
Dunks, Rockhopper is right, the chip itself...

Dunks,

Rockhopper is right, the chip itself will do precious little for the bike's performance, it's the other mods like fitting freer flowwing cans (rather than the standard ones with a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 06:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By Jools
Funny that so many people have mentioned The...

Funny that so many people have mentioned The Gooseneck and Mansfield at Cadwell as bogie corners - I loved those corners from about the third lap EVER at Cadwell, the one I don't like is the right...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-Jul-2005, 12:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Jools
I think that practising riding in the wet is...

I think that practising riding in the wet is essential, it gives you much more feel for the bike, it makes you much smoother, and while you might not get the andrenalin buzz of howling round corners...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jul-2005, 06:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,191
Posted By Jools
Hmmmm....Food for thought. I don't know whether...

Hmmmm....Food for thought.

I don't know whether the plug on my bike is ally or steel, being registered in June 2001 probably means that the bike was built in early 2001 or more likely in late...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 25-Jul-2005, 06:50
Replies: 16
Views: 8,746
Posted By Jools
Hmmmm....Food for thought. I don't know whether...

Hmmmm....Food for thought.

I don't know whether the plug on my bike is ally or steel, being registered in June 2001 probably means that the bike was built in early 2001 or more likely in late...
Forum: Monsters 23-Jul-2005, 10:19
Replies: 9
Views: 3,722
Posted By Jools
Warped disc on one side maybe? Could it be...

Warped disc on one side maybe? Could it be something to do with the tyre? Could it be that the rebound damping is too stiff and the forks are packing down? Could it be a worn fork seal? steering head...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jul-2005, 09:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,365
Posted By Jools
Every week when the MCN comes out I play 'fantasy...

Every week when the MCN comes out I play 'fantasy purchases' with the bikes I would like but can't afford.

Top of this weeks list is what looks like a very clean SP4 going for around £6K
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2005, 17:21
Replies: 31
996
Views: 4,120
Posted By Jools
It's photoshopped, and not just because of the...

It's photoshopped, and not just because of the washed out effect on the decals.

It's because I'm sure that when you become a spray painter you have to roll up one trouser leg, wear a funny apron and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2005, 14:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,842
Posted By Jools
Mine did that, got worse and worse until the rev...

Mine did that, got worse and worse until the rev counter just died...so it could simply be that your rev counter is knackered in which case they come up quite regularly on eBay.

I think I paid about...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jul-2005, 12:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,407
Posted By Jools
No, I don't know. But, I upgraded to 4 pad...

No, I don't know.

But, I upgraded to 4 pad calipers on my ST and they are quite happy with the standard ST master cylinder so you probably don't need to change it
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2005, 12:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,226
Posted By Jools
I thought it was quiet because all you DD people...

I thought it was quiet because all you DD people had left this small island to race in mainland Europe :puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 12:03
Replies: 33
Views: 4,385
Posted By Jools
Can't help with the question but I know that a...

Can't help with the question but I know that a couple of folks have done this.

Just curious about what it's all for? Seems a pretty expensive mod to me when there will be absolutely no performance...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jul-2005, 12:19
Replies: 92
Views: 16,919
Posted By Jools
Cheers Clockwork, Ian and Urban. I know that I'm...

Cheers Clockwork, Ian and Urban. I know that I'm not alone in my concern about the potential dangers of DD splitting the club (or at least becoming heavily biased towards racing) from the DSC'ers...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 15-Jul-2005, 17:48
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By Jools
Hmmm....Steve999 and Gizmo, two more members with...

Hmmm....Steve999 and Gizmo, two more members with the 999S and Multistrada combo.

Looks like KeefyB is a trendsetter :o
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 15-Jul-2005, 17:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,456
Posted By Jools
Blimey! They ARE friendly at Ducati Insurance...

Blimey! They ARE friendly at Ducati Insurance aren't they!
Forum: Tyres 14-Jul-2005, 14:40
Replies: 5
Views: 3,174
Posted By Jools
Might be worth seeing what tyre support is at...

Might be worth seeing what tyre support is at TA4, seems a bit on the high side to me for a loose wheels fit, I only paid £195 for a ride in ride out price last time around
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Jul-2005, 14:08
Replies: 22
Views: 10,246
Posted By Jools
I got a Belkin ADSL Modem/Wireless router. Cheap...

I got a Belkin ADSL Modem/Wireless router. Cheap as chips and works just fine
Forum: Tyres 14-Jul-2005, 13:53
Replies: 10
Views: 5,393
Posted By Jools
A good ride-in, ride-out price should be about...

A good ride-in, ride-out price should be about £180 at the cheapest to £210 at the thick end
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2005, 10:33
Replies: 92
Views: 16,919
Posted By Jools
To borrow a phrase from Dibble "Oh dear, oh...

To borrow a phrase from Dibble "Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear" where do I start. Maybe in chronological order.

Flanks. You point out that Chris Bushell and others put a lot of their time and effort into...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 19:56
Replies: 92
Views: 16,919
Posted By Jools
Good shout Tim. An inclusive track day fine, but...

Good shout Tim. An inclusive track day fine, but as for a DD round...

I'm with Fordie. What possible reason is there for taking the race series abroad when all the tracks you could possibly want are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2005, 18:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,939
Posted By Jools
Well, with a bog stock 600SS "playing"...

Well, with a bog stock 600SS "playing" at bike racers is about all you could do under the current rules
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 17:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,739
Posted By Jools
Ooops! Sorry....were is the embarrased smiley...

Ooops! Sorry....were is the embarrased smiley when you need one?

I've also got spare drive unit that I bought from Jasper for a tenner...same deal applies. £11 should do it including postage. Tell...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 15:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By Jools
106 Bhp? Is that all? Bloo Duke is doing a...

106 Bhp? Is that all?

Bloo Duke is doing a smidge over 100 bhp on 944cc. At just over 100 bhp per 944, that's 0.106 bhp per cc. If you multiply that by 1082 you would be looking at 114 bhp and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jul-2005, 14:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,541
Posted By Jools
Hmmm... Chance would be a fine thing. On our...

Hmmm...

Chance would be a fine thing. On our last ride out, when I was following you, I was closing up on you going into corners, getting the power on early, and although our mid corner speed was...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 20:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By Jools
Last MOT I had the tester just wanted to see that...

Last MOT I had the tester just wanted to see that I had my original pipes so I took them in the day before
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 20:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jools
Knee down? Nah...you're 'avin a larf mate! My...

Knee down? Nah...you're 'avin a larf mate!

My avatar is about as close as I get to getting my knee down.

The problem is not the lean angle, I actually want as little of that as possible for a given...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 18:18
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jools
Whoa Jen, spot on... I actually do countersteer....

Whoa Jen, spot on...

I actually do countersteer. I'm quite aware of it and, as you say, in the faster sweepers I conciously steer the bike this way. Actually, if it's not heresy, I find I have...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jul-2005, 14:44
Replies: 22
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jools
Quick turning

Picking up a topic from the body position thread, how do you get on with quick turning?

I've done CSS through to level 3 and I know the theory - quick push on the inside bar to get the bike turning...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 14:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By Jools
30 years ago Tomorrow's World told us we'd all...

30 years ago Tomorrow's World told us we'd all have flying cars and robots to do the housework.

Still waiting....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2005, 11:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,739
Posted By Jools
Yes, I've got one for a 748 that I bought from...

Yes, I've got one for a 748 that I bought from eBay in the mistaken belief that something like that would be a generic part and would fit my ST. It doesn't, it's too short.

It cost me a fiver plus...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2005, 19:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Jools
I said approx...I was doing it by school ruler...

I said approx...I was doing it by school ruler :lol:
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