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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 10:26
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 10:25
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 10:24
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 10:24
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2005, 10:23
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Posted By uncledunnie
superbike bodywork on a monster

hope this helps those considering the mods
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Dec-2004, 13:12
Replies: 24
Views: 7,535
Posted By uncledunnie
in the interest of community spirit ;) and in...

in the interest of community spirit ;) and in view of the impending ban I'd thought I share my devilish plan.....

old 600ss with a 680 kit plus.........

"Supercharging is quite possible on the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Dec-2004, 12:07
Replies: 10
Views: 5,407
Posted By uncledunnie
thanks for that chaps, Iconic - that was my...

thanks for that chaps,

Iconic - that was my concern, the catch tray.

A company in Germany (dioppa.com) make some panels branded Emozione, its looks great but its big money but they do appear to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Dec-2004, 12:52
Replies: 24
Views: 7,535
Posted By uncledunnie
Good point - the rules don't exclude the use of...

Good point - the rules don't exclude the use of turbo's or superchargers - do they ? - induction is "free" ..................

and I know Mr. Spalding was experimenting with a supercharger on an ST2...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Dec-2004, 11:57
Replies: 10
Views: 5,407
Posted By uncledunnie
600ss bodywork

does anyone know of a source of trackday bodywork that includes a catch tray and single seat units for these bikes???

also does anyone know if bodywork from a 900ss will fit, or could easily be made...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Dec-2004, 11:50
Replies: 24
Views: 7,535
Posted By uncledunnie
I felt a bit negative about this too at...

I felt a bit negative about this too at first........

don't forget as Monty has already said the riders get the points, therefore the most either can gain is 50% of the first places and the chance...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 15:52
Replies: 44
Views: 7,904
Posted By uncledunnie
I thought that grid positions were going to be...

I thought that grid positions were going to be determined by morning practice/ qualifying - hence the need for us to have transponders????
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 14:26
Replies: 44
Views: 7,904
Posted By uncledunnie
and leaving me plenty of time to bimble past...

and leaving me plenty of time to bimble past having made up 11 places by the first corner.....

note to self:-

follow Dickie into turn one:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 14:16
Replies: 44
Views: 7,904
Posted By uncledunnie
1st year, no warmers "you wont say that...

1st year, no warmers

"you wont say that when someone (me probably) loses it up the inside and skittles you and 10 other riders off into the gravel"

that would be the "block pass" then :devil:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 13:46
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
"we'll get DemsoJen's bloke (Lee) to talk...

"we'll get DemsoJen's bloke (Lee) to talk through 'defensive' riding with you, i tried this with him into Edwinas and he used the 'block pass' and stuffed me back to 3rd Novice.."

That would be cool...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 13:16
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
Weeksy, perhaps I should put my comment in...

Weeksy,

perhaps I should put my comment in perspective.

MY goal for the first round of racing is as follows:

finish both races

measure myself against the competition
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Dec-2004, 11:54
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
Steve M makes a good point - any chosen tyre must...

Steve M makes a good point - any chosen tyre must fit all variants - can anyone help out with this?

WJB puts an experienced perspective on the subject - these are my views on the points made.

"most...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Dec-2004, 11:29
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
So...... the majority of entrants have now cast...

So......

the majority of entrants have now cast their vote and it appears that the favoured route is....

road legal control tyre, no wets, no warmers

so unless things change shortly the only...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Dec-2004, 18:45
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
Discussions are underway with New Era regarding...

Discussions are underway with New Era regarding tyre choice / manufacturer / price - Monty is the man in the know - Bridgestones are being intimated - I've never ridden on Bridgestone tyres so I'm...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Dec-2004, 18:21
Replies: 45
Views: 13,090
Posted By uncledunnie
Tyre Poll

This part of the regulations has still not been fixed and we have an opportunity if we act quickly to voice our opinions and get what the collective majority actually want written into the rule...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Dec-2004, 12:35
Replies: 159
Views: 36,521
Posted By uncledunnie
Having just read all the foregoing I know if I...

Having just read all the foregoing I know if I was on the fence about signing up for this and was a novice I'd be scared ****less!!! - but maybe thats not such a bad thing!!

I think the points...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Dec-2004, 14:54
Replies: 51
Views: 10,130
Posted By uncledunnie
what a great result for the club and its...

what a great result for the club and its supporters - in getting this series up and running - many thanks to you all.

that just leaves three things left to do....

buy a bike

develop very wide...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Dec-2004, 11:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,397
Posted By uncledunnie
Paul, I had a similar problem a couple of weeks...

Paul,

I had a similar problem a couple of weeks ago. I could'nt find any insurer willing to insure 2 cars with 2 drivers in the same family on 1 policy and I did quite a bit of research at the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Nov-2004, 11:50
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
Interesting points of view peeps. I'm using the...

Interesting points of view peeps.

I'm using the Desmo Due as an intro to racing - if I click then I could see me moving onto bigger classes in a couple of years times. But I know me and I would not...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Nov-2004, 10:17
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
I wish I had your clarity Dickie!! the spanners...

I wish I had your clarity Dickie!!

the spanners are screaming "sort a 600"

the brain is starting to murmer "just buy a 620"



:puzzled:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Nov-2004, 09:42
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
thanks for that chaps, I fairly happy with the...

thanks for that chaps,

I fairly happy with the little bike and the price, but......

I do have one remaining concern and this point is really directed at the rule makers.

The regs state no work to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2004, 13:50
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
fork bottoms have Ducati cast into them so legit...

fork bottoms have Ducati cast into them so legit I am assuming

The chaps asking for a bit more than that, but we're still talking - just want to be sure about what I'm buying before I commit
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2004, 11:48
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
close up of the front end - twin discs

close up of the front end - twin discs
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2004, 11:48
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
does this look fairly "normal" to you...

does this look fairly "normal" to you chaps
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Nov-2004, 11:39
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
thanks Ali, tried the net myself but without...

thanks Ali,

tried the net myself but without much joy

the owner tells me its all original as far as he knows - most odd

I'll check the parts you mention

cheers
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Nov-2004, 15:40
Replies: 21
Views: 8,582
Posted By uncledunnie
Question from a Desmo Due would-be racer...

Would anyone be able to help me with this........

What is the significance of a "Legend" logo on the seat unit of a 1996 600ss??

It has black wheels, swing arm and footpegs (hangers)

Was it a...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Oct-2004, 15:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,153
Posted By uncledunnie
The power commander will only override the...

The power commander will only override the fueling on the ECU.

FIM are developing a fully programmable ECU for the 999 range, I think some test versions exist - Neil Spalding has one I believe - but...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Oct-2004, 11:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,153
Posted By uncledunnie
Flemse speak to Dave Harris (on this board) or...

Flemse

speak to Dave Harris (on this board) or Neil Spalding from Sigma, I was speaking to them earlier this year and I believe Neil can now get "blank" ECU's if thats any help and Dave was involved...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2004, 11:47
Replies: 54
Views: 17,809
Posted By uncledunnie
Am I correct in my understanding of where things...

Am I correct in my understanding of where things sit at present.

No decission yet on the class and the options being discussed now are

1. 583 only
2. 583/674/620 all together
3. 583's and 674/620...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 18:00
Replies: 227
Views: 51,305
Posted By uncledunnie
I have a cheque for £200 burning a hole in my...

I have a cheque for £200 burning a hole in my desk....

I'm afraid I know little about this racing mularky but can't wait to give it a go.

I know even less about 600cc 2 valve Ducati's.

But having...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 18:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,606
Posted By uncledunnie
I don't use my 999 on the road any more but run...

I don't use my 999 on the road any more but run 31f and 28 rear on track - with supercorsas
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 18:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By uncledunnie
My pc3 is mounted on the rh side of the bike, not...

My pc3 is mounted on the rh side of the bike, not on the battery.

The loom was extended to allow this fitting.

It was felt that the pc3 was very exposed to damage when mounted on the battery.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jul-2004, 14:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By uncledunnie
I carried out this same mod on my 999 at the...

I carried out this same mod on my 999 at the weekend and would add the following.

I marked the bar and lever assembly as a reference point before starting.

The pins would not come out at first with...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jul-2004, 11:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,406
Posted By uncledunnie
done the same to mine - second that...

done the same to mine - second that emotion..........
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jul-2004, 11:24
Replies: 58
Views: 13,943
Posted By uncledunnie
Red Racing told me yesterday that they do not...

Red Racing told me yesterday that they do not sell a direct replacement quick action throttle for the 999
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 11:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,804
Posted By uncledunnie
I found the engine on my 999 was very tight from...

I found the engine on my 999 was very tight from new and frequently stalled. Some firm running in put a stop to that and the engine is now nice an loose. Never found I had a stalling prob after the...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 11:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,877
Posted By uncledunnie
PRFRacekits do a set. They had this to say:- The...

PRFRacekits do a set. They had this to say:-

The kits will be available approximately the second week of February. The price of a full kit will be £350. There is no cut out for the side stand and I...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jun-2004, 11:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By uncledunnie
Supercorsa's with a 180 rear on my S - I only...

Supercorsa's with a 180 rear on my S - I only wish I was as good as they are.......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 15:41
Replies: 44
Views: 6,182
Posted By uncledunnie
Rock-oil 15/50 Synthesis racing oil - as...

Rock-oil 15/50 Synthesis racing oil - as recomended by Mr Spalding
Forum: Tyres 12-May-2004, 11:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,835
Posted By uncledunnie
180 supercorsa on the rear of my 999 - very very...

180 supercorsa on the rear of my 999 - very very happy with the change from the original 190. Try it - it works.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2004, 08:56
Replies: 4
Views: 2,325
Posted By uncledunnie
Mine took 6 months Niggs. Georgina at Ducati UK...

Mine took 6 months Niggs.

Georgina at Ducati UK was very helpfull and acurate in keeping me posted about developments.

Drop her a line, you will need to quote part no. and details of the dealer you...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2004, 10:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,897
Posted By uncledunnie
Belly pan decking out?

I have my 999 in pieces at the moment and when I laid out the fairing lowers noticed wear marks on each bottom corner towards the front.

It definately has not been caused by kerbs or the like and...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2004, 11:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,192
Posted By uncledunnie
I fitted a set of 57's with the DP supplied...

I fitted a set of 57's with the DP supplied ECU - its not just a chip swap like earlier models its the whole "brain".

I found the DP ECU fueled ok but not perfect.

If you fit it yourself do...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Mar-2004, 18:52
Replies: 19
Views: 8,278
Posted By uncledunnie
I run a 180/55 Supercorsa on mine, much better...

I run a 180/55 Supercorsa on mine, much better than the 190 standard section tyre.

When the 190 is fitted to a 5.5 rim the bead is forced inwards and this curls the extremity of the tyre away from...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Mar-2004, 10:59
Replies: 22
Views: 4,943
Posted By uncledunnie
I think the Swiss system is great and very easy...

I think the Swiss system is great and very easy to police. Should be adopted here. If you do not renew your insurance or pay your "road tax" the police are empowered to take your plates, therefore...
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