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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 18:14
Replies: 50
Views: 7,140
Posted By Jools
I SAY AGAIN Wouldn't this be the most cost...

I SAY AGAIN



Wouldn't this be the most cost effective way to level the playing field? It would cost the carburetted people nothing...zip...nada and an intake restrictor would cost relative peanuts...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 18:07
Replies: 50
Views: 7,140
Posted By Jools
everyone had the opportunity to buy whatever...

everyone had the opportunity to buy whatever eligible bike they could afford for the series.

When I investigated it to see if I could even afford to go racing at all (I obviously couldn't) you could...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 17:48
Replies: 50
Views: 7,140
Posted By Jools
Is it just me or does it seem to be just the...

Is it just me or does it seem to be just the people who have 620's or the rule setters who seem to be in denial about the 620's advantage?

I'm sorry Monty, but I think you've spent too long hanging...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 16:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,471
Posted By Jools
I don't know if the 999/749 has the same type of...

I don't know if the 999/749 has the same type of spacer tube as the ST, but if it has it will look a bit like a tube with fins around it to keep it centred in the hub. This means that you can't...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2005, 16:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,273
Posted By Jools
I've got a spare speedo cable from a 748. I...

I've got a spare speedo cable from a 748.

I bought it from eBay under the assumption that Ducati would probably use exactly the same part number cable for all bikes (like they do the speedo drive)....
Forum: Tyres 03-May-2005, 13:54
Replies: 9
Views: 12,062
Posted By Jools
I wasn't talking about WD40 on brakes though was...

I wasn't talking about WD40 on brakes though was I? And it wasn't me that said WD wasn't slippery either.

Brake pads get penetrated by WD40, or anything like it. A spot of WD40 on a brake disc gets...
Forum: Tyres 03-May-2005, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 12,062
Posted By Jools
Well, just like Rockhopper, I'll tell you...

Well, just like Rockhopper, I'll tell you different. I use WD40 to clean my wheels as well, I usually do the 'spray it on a rag first' routine, but there have been times when I've applied it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-May-2005, 12:57
Replies: 16
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jools
Superb write up Antonye...made me chuckle and...

Superb write up Antonye...made me chuckle and feel the pre-race tension at the same time.
Forum: Tyres 03-May-2005, 12:30
Replies: 12
Views: 5,995
Posted By Jools
Or you could ask yourself why there was a pair of...

Or you could ask yourself why there was a pair of part worn 208's in the skip at Cadwell. Looked as if they had only done a days racing then been lobbed for a new pair. Ragged on the edges and hardly...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-May-2005, 22:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,183
Posted By Jools
I've had two Motrax ones which delaminated after...

I've had two Motrax ones which delaminated after 6 months apiece. Got an ART carbon fibre one for £20 at last years BMF show and it's been great ever since.

No worries about finish. It's not the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,081
Posted By Jools
Not bad at all mate, and the fastest DesmoDue lap...

Not bad at all mate, and the fastest DesmoDue lap was only about 7 seconds off the pace of the SoT boys with what? 3 times more power?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 16:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,839
Posted By Jools
Forgot to add TP...Nice result in race 2, and...

Forgot to add TP...Nice result in race 2, and into the 50 second lap times...another dark horse.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 16:22
Replies: 10
Views: 2,839
Posted By Jools
Nice write up Tim. You were looking good on...

Nice write up Tim. You were looking good on Sunday, and certainly 'on the move' through the field in one of the races (the second I think).

You're looking smooth and controlled, I think there's a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 16:12
Replies: 79
Views: 19,239
Posted By Jools
Like Eric I'm not racing, so my opinion counts...

Like Eric I'm not racing, so my opinion counts for ****.

BUT.

I totally agree with Skidlids post, and (Domski's come to that). On the very first race of the series, there are effectively 4 classes....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2005, 14:34
Replies: 79
Views: 19,239
Posted By Jools
Excellent post Nick, and a pretty fair assessment...

Excellent post Nick, and a pretty fair assessment of the power differences between the 674 carby big bore and the 620's. I have to tell you though, that the difference is more than a few metres. From...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Apr-2005, 12:50
Replies: 34
Views: 4,383
Posted By Jools
Have you realised that number 2 and number 3...

Have you realised that number 2 and number 3 (consecutive numbers) are Huntley and Palmer?

That takes the biscuit doesn't it ?



:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Apr-2005, 19:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,993
Posted By Jools
Hello mate, Whip the fairings off and make sure...

Hello mate,

Whip the fairings off and make sure all the relays are clean and free of corrosion (and all the other connectors too).

There are two big obvious relays near the ECU, but there are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Apr-2005, 17:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,283
Posted By Jools
Yeah, going back to Weeksy's earlier thread about...

Yeah, going back to Weeksy's earlier thread about fisticuffs in the pitlane if someone punts you into the gravel?

If it happens to be Fil that you're riled at, don't even think about taking a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Apr-2005, 16:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,283
Posted By Jools
Yep, I ride a lot with Fil2 on BHC rideouts -...

Yep, I ride a lot with Fil2 on BHC rideouts - definitely a very quick bloke on road and track.

I ride with Ali as well and he could do quite well on the day.

Anyhow, they're the guys I'm going to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Apr-2005, 16:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,283
Posted By Jools
Hmmm...there are a number of dark horses in the...

Hmmm...there are a number of dark horses in the DD grid. All the dealer guest riders, all the people who've already got race experience etc...I think there's a pretty safe bet that those guys will be...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2005, 12:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By Jools
Earth to Chris, earth to Chris...Wake up and...

Earth to Chris, earth to Chris...Wake up and smell the coffee!

Have you worked it out yet? It's a scam!

This company has been flogging what appears to be cheap carbon with high p&p costs for some...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Apr-2005, 17:32
Replies: 6
Views: 3,357
Posted By Jools
Agree with Mr C, the bearing code will be on the...

Agree with Mr C, the bearing code will be on the outer race and it's generic. It can be a bit difficult to read if the bearing is rusty or cruddy, but Nelly at cornerspeed was also able to confirm...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2005, 12:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By Jools
Don't say things like that.... With a new Pope...

Don't say things like that....

With a new Pope around trying to make his mark, you might find that your driving license is now a religious icon, that your house has been declared a place of...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2005, 11:59
Replies: 37
Views: 5,343
Posted By Jools
It seems to me that there's a best case and worst...

It seems to me that there's a best case and worst case scenario, and both those scenarios are at the opposite end of the spectrum for each party.

Best case for you is if Ducati or Brembo put their...
Forum: Monsters 27-Apr-2005, 06:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,774
Posted By Jools
Nattyboy, what are you doing posting at 5:04...

Nattyboy, what are you doing posting at 5:04 am?

I thought it was only sad people like me who were on the site at this time. I have a major worldwide project going live on Monday and I've had to do...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2005, 00:16
Replies: 17
Views: 3,034
Posted By Jools
The late great Juan Manuel Fangio was once asked...

The late great Juan Manuel Fangio was once asked if he had any tips for people who wanted to emulate his dominance of racing cars.

His reply? "More throttle....less brake"
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Apr-2005, 11:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,741
Posted By Jools
It might also be worth checking out Corbin seats....

It might also be worth checking out Corbin seats. I have one of these (without the wussy backrest) and it is superb for longer journeys. It takes the opposite approach to Gel, because the foam is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2005, 16:44
Replies: 21
Views: 3,223
Posted By Jools
I hope the spirit of the series follows the way...

I hope the spirit of the series follows the way rugby is played rather than the football approach.

Football, it seems to me,is played by prima donnas that are still waving their handbags as they go...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2005, 11:54
Replies: 36
Views: 5,823
Posted By Jools
You know what Guy? Your definition of "Here...

You know what Guy?

Your definition of "Here she is all back together" and mine are two completely different things.

Mine has usually got a fuel tank on it before I think it's finally built

[Edited...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Apr-2005, 11:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jools
Suspension is a very personal thing. If you...

Suspension is a very personal thing.

If you think about it, with a bike like your SS weighing about 180Kg by the time you put a rider of, let's suppose, 70-80Kg on it you've got an all up weight of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Apr-2005, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,490
Posted By Jools
Yep, hook up with the BHC posse and ride up with...

Yep, hook up with the BHC posse and ride up with us, times and departure points TBA
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2005, 18:18
Replies: 46
Views: 9,295
Posted By Jools
Might be a stupid question but... Is good...

Might be a stupid question but...

Is good quality an issue for trackday kit? Wouldn't you want something that fiited OK but is as cheap as you can get away with?

They don't do T/D kit for ST's,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Apr-2005, 11:00
Replies: 36
Views: 5,823
Posted By Jools
That's bloody brilliant Guy! If ever anybody...

That's bloody brilliant Guy!

If ever anybody wanted to see a definitive portrait of a dejected man it was you sitting next to your sick 748R by Park Corner. I remember coming past you as you sat...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2005, 13:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,654
Posted By Jools
Yep Macclad, of course he's only trying to sell...

Yep Macclad, of course he's only trying to sell it. No harm in that at all. It's also true that there are fewer ST's of any description than there are Ducati sportsbikes but....VERY RARE? C'mon,...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2005, 12:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,480
Posted By Jools
Drop Khushy a U2U. He's got Ohlins R&T's on...

Drop Khushy a U2U. He's got Ohlins R&T's on his new 999S that he transplanted from his old 748 (with an 853 conversion).

Thread is hers...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2005, 12:29
Replies: 22
Views: 5,820
Posted By Jools
So size is important then :( Oh... and...

So size is important then :(

Oh... and Ruth...take a cold shower :frog:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Apr-2005, 17:48
Replies: 51
Views: 6,005
Posted By Jools
I can't understand what satisfaction people get...

I can't understand what satisfaction people get out of being a real big fish in a small pond either, but people do it.

When I was club rallying back in the 80's we were all in Mk III Escorts and 2.3...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Apr-2005, 14:58
Replies: 10
Views: 4,654
Posted By Jools
Just thought...Maybe he's got a mate down the pub...

Just thought...Maybe he's got a mate down the pub who knows a bit about Dukes but is a bit hard of hearing. You can imagine the conversation.

:rodent::"I'm going to sell the ST4"

:pig::"Y'what?...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Apr-2005, 14:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,654
Posted By Jools
Very Rare Ducati for sale on eBay

Take a look at this :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9919&item=4543428885&rd=1

How rare is that?

Well, I guess there is only one of these left in...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2005, 13:35
Replies: 11
Views: 4,483
Posted By Jools
Tell you what, I'll put all the panniers and...

Tell you what, I'll put all the panniers and Ventura kit back on my ST and you can take that to Spain.

I'll look after your SP4 for you :devil:

Seriously though, have you thought about using one of...
Forum: Monsters 19-Apr-2005, 12:32
Replies: 9
Views: 3,247
Posted By Jools
As Antony says ^^^^^^^ up there. I found that I...

As Antony says ^^^^^^^ up there.

I found that I had to remove the clutch slave cylinder to slide my 15 tooth sprocket off (you might be able to wriggle a 14 tooth off without doing that).

Slave...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Apr-2005, 12:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By Jools
Cool... Looking good guys, and both your engines...

Cool...

Looking good guys, and both your engines held together as well.

Result
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 14:09
Replies: 19
Views: 2,873
Posted By Jools
Or, if you really hate the things, just walk...

Or, if you really hate the things, just walk away from the deal and find a bike with no protector or stone chips.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Apr-2005, 19:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By Jools
Double D supporters...:o:o:o:o:o Only CK I think

Double D supporters...:o:o:o:o:o

Only CK I think
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2005, 12:29
Replies: 11
Views: 5,068
Posted By Jools
Blimey...no aches anywhere? I thought you'd be in...

Blimey...no aches anywhere? I thought you'd be in "an agony of slipperpain"

Anyway Dunks, what the hell do you think you're doing? We people with ST's know just how good they are. They can tour,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2005, 17:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By Jools
Did ya read it Mackster? ... Down at the...

Did ya read it Mackster? ... Down at the bottom...999 for 685 a week?

My favourite for Italian roads would be the Multistrada at 455 a week
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Apr-2005, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,459
Posted By Jools
Nah mate! My ST passed it's MOT with no...

Nah mate! My ST passed it's MOT with no speedo.

They don't ride it, they just prod it about and check for loose wheel bearings and head bearings, loose exhausts and other bits falling off. Then they...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2005, 18:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By Jools
Cheers Rushjob, I think I will be OK though, I've...

Cheers Rushjob, I think I will be OK though, I've got those Goodridge lines on mine that you make up for yourself, so you can swap the ends over. I was a bit suspicious of them at first but they've...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2005, 14:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By Jools
Yeah...you're right...now I look a little closer...

Yeah...you're right...now I look a little closer it does say "Blembo" on the side of em.

:rodent:: "Fer gawds sake who do you think you are...Benny Hill?

Jools: "Do you think for one moment that...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2005, 14:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By Jools
Bargain? I hope so...

Just saw these brake calipers on Ebay with a few minutes to go and popped in a winning bid purely on spec.

Jools new calipers...
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