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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2012, 11:14
Replies: 23
Views: 2,652
Posted By antonye
Thumbs up The ball-bearings are (should be!) held in by a...

The ball-bearings are (should be!) held in by a spring and a worm screw. It operates as a valve, allowing air to flow in to the tank.

The ball bearing should be pressed up against a hole by a...
Forum: New User Introductions 20-Feb-2012, 00:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By antonye
I saw Rob, whose bike that is, at the MCN show in...

I saw Rob, whose bike that is, at the MCN show in London a couple of weeks ago.
Hopefully he'll be coming along to the Essex pub nights again!
Forum: Club Discounts 20-Feb-2012, 00:21
Replies: 27
Views: 18,857
Posted By antonye
I now have just 2 books left for those that want...

I now have just 2 books left for those that want them - grab them via our online shop here:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/shop/index.php?cat=10
Forum: Hypermotard: 950 / 939 / 1100 / 796 18-Feb-2012, 01:31
Replies: 12
Views: 20,113
Posted By antonye
You don't use the lambda sensor with the full kit...

You don't use the lambda sensor with the full kit - there should be a small cap to go over the plug #16 on page 2.
Forum: Hypermotard: 950 / 939 / 1100 / 796 18-Feb-2012, 00:39
Replies: 12
Views: 20,113
Posted By antonye
Yes indeed, ask and you shall receive......

Yes indeed, ask and you shall receive... :D

http://www.sendspace.com/file/zm1lvw
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 11-Feb-2012, 19:11
Replies: 2
Views: 4,109
Posted By antonye
I want to know who smacked one into the barriers!!

I want to know who smacked one into the barriers!!
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2012, 21:17
Replies: 7
Views: 7,842
Posted By antonye
Hi Chris - you definitely need to speak to Jasper...

Hi Chris - you definitely need to speak to Jasper as he has a 888 SP5, a very rare beast indeed! He'll be along shortly...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 09-Feb-2012, 22:07
Replies: 10
Views: 5,477
Posted By antonye
I'm not saying it's cold but I've just seen a...

I'm not saying it's cold but I've just seen a brass monkey run past the window with a welding rod!

Supposed to be -7°C at the weekend :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2012, 09:58
Replies: 10
Views: 20,792
Posted By antonye
To be honest I think the number of tests the ACU...

To be honest I think the number of tests the ACU can provide a chain with is still peanuts in comparison to people off the street, so it probably doesn't make commercial sense to do it.

But anyway,...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2012, 09:57
Replies: 9
Views: 5,640
Posted By antonye
It might just be a low battery warning,...

It might just be a low battery warning, especially if the new battery hasn't been fully charged before fitting.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2012, 00:56
Replies: 10
Views: 20,792
Posted By antonye
I always got mine signed at Boots. They never had...

I always got mine signed at Boots. They never had a problem with it, but I always made sure I had the test and then asked them to sign the form. They just used to stamp it and squiggle; job...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 09-Feb-2012, 00:23
Replies: 10
Views: 5,477
Posted By antonye
Yep - next one is Monday 20th Feb. If you go into...

Yep - next one is Monday 20th Feb.
If you go into the Calendar, you can get the site to email you before the event as a...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 08-Feb-2012, 17:29
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
You're not that fat...

You're not that fat...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2012, 16:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,704
Posted By antonye
Talking Return of the Old Timer...

No, not me, but another 1st Season Desmo Due racer who some of you may remember!

We were at the Excel show when who should walk up but none other than Andy Roberts, the original #99! We had a chat,...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 08-Feb-2012, 14:52
Replies: 12
Views: 4,113
Posted By antonye
1. Print off this form:...

1. Print off this form: http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=85200
2. Fill it in and send it off with your cheque (or you can pay online but still send the form in!
3. Get practising!!!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 08-Feb-2012, 10:33
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
You do realise that regardless of the route, I'm...

You do realise that regardless of the route, I'm making you two walk to the factory now... :lol:
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 07-Feb-2012, 12:30
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
I know, but beggars can't be choosers, etc! I'm...

I know, but beggars can't be choosers, etc!

I'm trying to find out when Ryanair and Easyjet switch their timetables, if at all, as we may be able to postpone for a month and go to/from Stansted.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 07-Feb-2012, 11:45
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
London (Gatwick) British Airways BA 2563 19:20...

London (Gatwick) British Airways BA 2563 19:20 20:30 -234--- 27/03/2012 - 31/05/2012

What's wrong with that one? I know it's not Stansted but it's a flight!!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 07-Feb-2012, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
It depends on where you fly from, which airline...

It depends on where you fly from, which airline and which date!
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2012, 10:36
Replies: 9
Views: 5,640
Posted By antonye
Post 749/999 Error Codes With ignition off, hold both...

749/999 Error Codes

With ignition off, hold both buttons down and turn ignition on.


1.1 TPS Disconnected
1.2 TPS short circuit to earth
2.1 Pressure Sensor short circuit to power supply
2.2...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2012, 10:30
Replies: 9
Views: 5,640
Posted By antonye
Hi Brian, You should be able to see an error...

Hi Brian,

You should be able to see an error code in the display which will tell you why the engine light is coming on.

Check your owners manual for how to do this and also what the error code...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 06-Feb-2012, 14:10
Replies: 20
Views: 8,590
Posted By antonye
Post Ducati Factory Trip - March 2012

It's that time of year again when we look to run a trip to the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy.

We have been running these trips for the last seven years, and it's a must for those who want to go...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 06-Feb-2012, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 4,561
Posted By antonye
Thumbs up Great to see everyone - I'm just a bit knackered...

Great to see everyone - I'm just a bit knackered today having spent the last 4 days on my feet and talking to people!

Thursday and Friday were very slow, but Saturday more than made up for it. We...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2012, 21:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,615
Posted By antonye
Good to meet you too Pete and look forward to...

Good to meet you too Pete and look forward to seeing you at an event soon! :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Feb-2012, 23:11
Replies: 17
Views: 2,615
Posted By antonye
Looking good on the stand! Lots of interest...

Looking good on the stand! Lots of interest too.
We now have a couple of nice Dunlop flags for DD as well :)
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 31-Jan-2012, 13:08
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By antonye
Heh. I remember reading through their 12-page...

Heh. I remember reading through their 12-page 1199 "Launch Special" with exclusive access and the like, thinking this is exactly the same as the press release...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 31-Jan-2012, 11:54
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By antonye
I blame the MCN reporting then, as they called it...

I blame the MCN reporting then, as they called it an "electronic slipper clutch" !!
I guess the confusion comes around Ducati's own press releases calling it a "servo" mechanism, which is generally...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 31-Jan-2012, 00:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By antonye
You wouldn't be able to fit an...

You wouldn't be able to fit an "old-style" slipper clutch (as they will now become known!) to it without some hacking of the wiring to disable/fool the servo feedback. I would go so far as to say the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2012, 00:42
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By antonye
Not quite true - there's a lot of good...

Not quite true - there's a lot of good information in there about the venturi effect, the plenum effect, Helmholtz resonation and filter performance which are all relevant to any bike and the power...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 30-Jan-2012, 17:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,783
Posted By antonye
I guess it's seized over time and probably been...

I guess it's seized over time and probably been loctite'd into place as well.

Could you cut it from the OEM lever to use in the new lever, or can you only fit it by taking it apart?
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 30-Jan-2012, 17:06
Replies: 5
Views: 3,783
Posted By antonye
Just found this on a google: ...

Just found this on a google:

http://www.af1racing.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=7756
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 30-Jan-2012, 16:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,783
Posted By antonye
There's some help about removing the pins here -...

There's some help about removing the pins here - lots of them have (hidden) screws you have to remove first!
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/pazzo/adjustable-levers.htm

But otherwise I think you're...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jan-2012, 11:55
Replies: 23
Views: 3,761
Posted By antonye
Have a...

Have a read...
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=41331
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 29-Jan-2012, 23:10
Replies: 26
Views: 9,386
Posted By antonye
Guys, As we're short of an RO in the Yorkshire...

Guys,

As we're short of an RO in the Yorkshire region - if anyone would like to volunteer and take the position we would be more than happy!

It doesn't entail much - basically you will be the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2012, 22:09
Replies: 23
Views: 9,291
Posted By antonye
Alright Mr Picky!! ;)

Alright Mr Picky!! ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jan-2012, 23:33
Replies: 23
Views: 9,291
Posted By antonye
Here you go....

Here you go....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jan-2012, 15:35
Replies: 15
Views: 7,539
Posted By antonye
It's the same as the one I've got - a scanned...

It's the same as the one I've got - a scanned version of the 900SS spare parts catalogue for USA, with a DUC.NU header page on the front - so I expect it's the same one Kev has.
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 26-Jan-2012, 15:29
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By antonye
Interesting question. Having just written a large...

Interesting question. Having just written a large article about the Superquadro engine for the next Pronto, which will be dropping through the letterboxes soon, it is actually a servo-assisted clutch...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2012, 14:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By antonye
The problem is that it's all too easy to see...

The problem is that it's all too easy to see smoking (and other vices) as being glamourous without fully appreciating the knock-on effects that it has, not just to your own health but also to the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2012, 11:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By antonye
Anyone who smokes should go spend some time on a...

Anyone who smokes should go spend some time on a cancer ward.

Having lost my 15 year old nephew to cancer, it's not an experience I would wish on anyone.
Forum: Club Discounts 24-Jan-2012, 22:22
Replies: 27
Views: 18,857
Posted By antonye
No worries, still have a couple left.

No worries, still have a couple left.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jan-2012, 23:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,363
Posted By antonye
Different bikes use different ratios to calculate...

Different bikes use different ratios to calculate the speed.
You need to make sure that the speedo ratio matches your bike otherwise it won't read the correct speed!
You'll need to do some...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jan-2012, 12:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,747
Posted By antonye
No guesses required as I know who it is!

No guesses required as I know who it is!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 22-Jan-2012, 12:19
Replies: 58
Views: 24,755
Posted By antonye
Unfortunately the 16th wasn't available as it was...

Unfortunately the 16th wasn't available as it was already booked for another event.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2012, 20:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,615
Posted By antonye
GET OFF THE BOARD AND GET IN THE GARAGE! :lol:

GET OFF THE BOARD AND GET IN THE GARAGE! :lol:
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 20-Jan-2012, 20:46
Replies: 58
Views: 24,755
Posted By antonye
Don't know about you but I'm booked! The only...

Don't know about you but I'm booked!
The only question is whether I'll get that damn 748 belt change done in time... :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2012, 15:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By antonye
You should venture outside the DD section more...

You should venture outside the DD section more often!!

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=41331
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2012, 00:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By antonye
I'm all for free enterprise but the forum rules...

I'm all for free enterprise but the forum rules state no commercial advertising unless paid for. That goes for members and non-members alike.

Please bear this in mind in the future.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2012, 00:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,615
Posted By antonye
Thanks guys - it seems the majority are being...

Thanks guys - it seems the majority are being rebuilt at the moment so getting one that's complete and not a logistical nightmare to get to the ExCeL is a real problem!
Hopefully if we can get...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2012, 20:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,615
Posted By antonye
I appreciate the sentiment but I don't think it...

I appreciate the sentiment but I don't think it would make a good advert for the series, even though it may be an accurate representation...

What about your mate from round the corner - did/is he...
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