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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 15:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,992
Posted By ali
The worst fattists are the ex-fat! :lol:

The worst fattists are the ex-fat! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 15:56
Replies: 22
Views: 2,992
Posted By ali
I've got no problem with it, but I wouldn't...

I've got no problem with it, but I wouldn't recommend it due to commentator/medic issues. If we could guarantee split grids..... :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 15:50
Replies: 41
Views: 6,495
Posted By ali
My bike cost about £5k all in, but a large chunk...

My bike cost about £5k all in, but a large chunk of that was the 6-speed 'box + fitting. This season won't see much change from £5k, and a fair amount more from lost earnings for track days etc.......
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2006, 11:47
Replies: 72
Views: 16,843
Posted By ali
I'm booked on the noisy day on the friday before...

I'm booked on the noisy day on the friday before as I'm not convinced I can get the DD bike down to 98db, even with db killers. I also need the rest day in between as I discovered this...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 20:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,453
Posted By ali
Definitely missed you on track Hawkeye. Could...

Definitely missed you on track Hawkeye. Could have done with someone to wind me up and get me going! Hope Donny works out 100x better for you.

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 13:52
Replies: 28
Views: 4,699
Posted By ali
Huge congrats Lin, sure you'll find Oz bliss...

Huge congrats Lin, sure you'll find Oz bliss (apart from the lack of racetracks!). Won't be the same not having you around the paddock/grid/track...:o Sure you'll be back on two wheels in Oz in no...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jul-2006, 13:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,961
Posted By ali
Hi, You could run into problems depending on the...

Hi,

You could run into problems depending on the angle of the bar. I had some harris ones but they fouled the fairings as you got close to the tank. There are flatter ones but I don't find them very...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 13:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,904
Posted By ali
I spoke to Steve Tuckey at GPR regarding master...

I spoke to Steve Tuckey at GPR regarding master cyl/caliper servicing last week. I was trying to persuade him to supply me with some spares for everyone in case of this kind of thing, but he's...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 09:45
Replies: 33
Views: 4,922
Posted By ali
Oi! I was 5th, does that mean I should go back to...

Oi! I was 5th, does that mean I should go back to novice group on track days?!

Must admit though, the boy made some wicked moves. Going to be a right ding-dong at Donny. :D

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 22:44
Replies: 24
Views: 4,902
Posted By ali
Great pics as always..... but is this the look of...

Great pics as always..... but is this the look of a dejected man or what???!!!

http://www.mutters.f2s.com/oulton06/slides/Oulton06-106.JPG

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 22:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,444
Posted By ali
Same here. Was the same last year.

Same here. Was the same last year.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 13:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,927
Posted By ali
Very bad news, hope you get well soon mate. Even...

Very bad news, hope you get well soon mate. Even so, beating me by 3 hundreths of a second in each race when you had no steering and broken hand..... :o

See you at Donny for more fun and games.

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 13:07
Replies: 33
Views: 4,922
Posted By ali
Very chuffed for you Tim. Fantastic rides, loads...

Very chuffed for you Tim. Fantastic rides, loads of ballsy moves on Ian & Andy, and you did me twice into Shell Hairpin in perfect BSB style, outside of cascades to the inside of the hairpin. It was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 10:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,855
Posted By ali
You think you've got probelms....I had a dream...

You think you've got probelms....I had a dream about a chicken killing a cat while the missus was carrying both. WTF???!!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jul-2006, 13:19
Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
Posted By ali
WJB reckoned the top CB5s were doing 2.04s which...

WJB reckoned the top CB5s were doing 2.04s which would put us around the 2.02 mark. Sounds about right, but I'm bloody miles off that at the moment.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jul-2006, 17:16
Replies: 36
Views: 6,876
Posted By ali
:lol::lol::lol::lol: stop it!

:lol::lol::lol::lol: stop it!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jul-2006, 17:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Posted By ali
:lol: If we can just get 10 marshalls, 3...

:lol:

If we can just get 10 marshalls, 3 scrutineers, a starter, a grid monkey, 4 admin staff, £25k in cash, insurance and another 150 racers we'll be fine!

Definitely not taking the **** Tonio,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jul-2006, 17:11
Replies: 36
Views: 6,876
Posted By ali
"Yes. I don't want anything with dried...

"Yes. I don't want anything with dried fruit. Oh, it has dried fruit? I'll have it."

The mind of a racer is a bizarre place indeed.... :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2006, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 5,219
Posted By ali
As long as he communicated a problem with the...

As long as he communicated a problem with the item within 7 days of receipt then he's 100% protected by current distance selling regs. If he paid by credit card get them to retrieve payment, if not...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jul-2006, 23:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,997
Posted By ali
Was working at Oulten last week (or so I was told...

Was working at Oulten last week (or so I was told by ermmm someone), and seem to work at most tracks...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jul-2006, 22:07
Replies: 36
Views: 6,876
Posted By ali
Because, if you're fiendishly clever, you enter...

Because, if you're fiendishly clever, you enter DD and one race in two other classes and bag yourself three practices and four races for the same money.

Even managed to keep No 7 for all classes! :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jul-2006, 18:32
Replies: 36
Views: 6,876
Posted By ali
Just the Sat this time. Going to be a cracker...

Just the Sat this time. Going to be a cracker though!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jul-2006, 18:24
Replies: 36
Views: 6,876
Posted By ali
Oulton schedule

Just spoken to NE and the provisional schedule for our classes is:

DD practice: 10.15

SoT Race 1: 10.55
F400 Race 1: 12.01

Lunch

DD Race 1: 13.35
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2006, 11:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,628
Posted By ali
Almost certainly suspension setup, or maybe tyre...

Almost certainly suspension setup, or maybe tyre pressure. Sounds like you're running out of travel as the bike squats and the tyre is shearing. Andy's right, bobbling is rarely a sign that the tyre...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2006, 16:47
Replies: 42
Views: 9,955
Posted By ali
Not a good idea! I'd only hit 50mph flat out in...

Not a good idea! I'd only hit 50mph flat out in 6th, and more than enough of me touches down already without moving more ballast outwards!

Anyway, I won't need to as I have a cunning plan involving...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2006, 16:18
Replies: 42
Views: 9,955
Posted By ali
Bastid! I had three lunches yesterday. They...

Bastid!

I had three lunches yesterday. They were all excellent. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2006, 16:14
Replies: 42
Views: 9,955
Posted By ali
I've heard that somewhere before....

I've heard that somewhere before....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2006, 16:07
Replies: 42
Views: 9,955
Posted By ali
Should anyone wish to expand on their stock of...

Should anyone wish to expand on their stock of dom-behind-ali photos I suggest a trip to Oulten Park next weekend where you should have plenty of opportunity to get some new ones.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jun-2006, 15:59
Replies: 42
Views: 9,955
Posted By ali
:o I think we need to discuss this, I never...

:o

I think we need to discuss this, I never agreed to photos.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Jun-2006, 12:32
Replies: 61
Views: 17,001
Posted By ali
Wicked day, I love it when the weather/your...

Wicked day, I love it when the weather/your confidence improves through the day.:D

Many thanks to JPM/Lily for the bbq. Lovely house and a great get together of the north and south. Look forward to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 14:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,443
Posted By ali
I usually just hang mine from the roof using a...

I usually just hang mine from the roof using a ratchet strap with a rope backup. Almost any ratchet strap will hold 200kg.

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2006, 20:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,915
Posted By ali
That's brilliant Tonio, especially as you've...

That's brilliant Tonio, especially as you've managed to do all the work for me!:lol:

Seriously though, nice bit of coding.

Ali
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2006, 13:13
Replies: 1
Views: 2,806
Posted By ali
1. Go softer on the front, unless the compound is...

1. Go softer on the front, unless the compound is designed for trackdays (meaning less grip in the wet).

2. Go for a 120/70 profile front, not a 120/60, creates a taller profile.

3. Buy Diablos!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2006, 12:50
Replies: 22
Views: 3,005
Posted By ali
Sounds great Lily! Count me in. :D

Sounds great Lily! Count me in. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2006, 11:21
Replies: 43
Views: 7,447
Posted By ali
In im. :) Good work Chris. ps: Get them sent to...

In im. :) Good work Chris.

ps: Get them sent to my house in Guernsey and there's no tax to pay....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2006, 08:45
Replies: 26
Views: 4,089
Posted By ali
Terrible news Griff. :( Best bet is supplements...

Terrible news Griff. :(

Best bet is supplements and to completely avoid using it until you're sure there's bone growth. I'd keep the race entry in, just make sure you notify NE in writing by the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2006, 20:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By ali
Egg. Fuggin. Zactly.

Egg. Fuggin. Zactly.
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 13-Jun-2006, 18:19
Replies: 15
Views: 6,402
Posted By ali
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/isps/compare.asp?bt=ON...

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/isps/compare.asp?bt=ON&freeserve=ON&tiscali=ON&zen=ON&cmp_action=Compare
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2006, 15:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By ali
I didn't remember to bring my programme, but...

I didn't remember to bring my programme, but someone may want to count the grid numbers and discuss them with the FC. If I remember correctly there were grids with less than 20 riders on getting...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2006, 14:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,752
Posted By ali
Chris is quite right, there's a better way to do...

Chris is quite right, there's a better way to do this (http://s10.invisionfree.com/desmodue)....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 19:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By ali
If you'd improved in the race the same amount as...

If you'd improved in the race the same amount as everyone else then you'd have been lapping in the 24s, good enough for a couple of pots, probably large ones. I'm sure you'll come back and put the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 16:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,751
Posted By ali
I'm missing some purple-handled wire cutters from...

I'm missing some purple-handled wire cutters from CC/Assen, and a roll of clear brake-bleeding tube from Assen. Would love to see them again, but not exactly high drama if they don't turn up! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 13:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By ali
Well done Dom, good to see you keeping it sunny...

Well done Dom, good to see you keeping it sunny side up. :D

"and set the rear to as hard as it will go and max preload." - very bad idea, more bumps = soften everything!

"Also after talking to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 12:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,212
Posted By ali
Well done Lucie, a good solid result to put fire...

Well done Lucie, a good solid result to put fire back in your season. :D

I had a really patchy season last year, but it's always worth carrying on as there's no finer place to be than the paddock...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jun-2006, 10:59
Replies: 21
Views: 4,021
Posted By ali
Aww, shucks! :D Was a stonking weekend, great...

Aww, shucks! :D

Was a stonking weekend, great company, and nice to see a couple of new faces on the top.:) Well done Paul, blinding ride in blinding heat.

Looks like both the championships are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jun-2006, 11:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,632
Posted By ali
Cheap Gucci class SS for sale

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4648540617&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1

I reckon Jim'd let you have that for £1900ish. Bargain.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2006, 18:28
Replies: 39
Views: 4,082
Posted By ali
Looks like the lovechild of Giant Haystacks and a...

Looks like the lovechild of Giant Haystacks and a power ranger...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2006, 18:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By ali
Very sorry to hear that dude. If it's any...

Very sorry to hear that dude. If it's any consolation I've been in and out of hospital since getting back from Assen, didn't think I could ride at all until the TD yesterday. It was much better than...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2006, 17:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,371
Posted By ali
That's Greenland. There's nothing north of...

That's Greenland. There's nothing north of Silverstone...



Ducati Corse recommend 2 clicks less compression damping for ice-floes. For cobbles I'd replace the wheels with square logs. They slot...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2006, 15:26
Replies: 39
Views: 4,082
Posted By ali
He was by far the most dangerous person on the...

He was by far the most dangerous person on the track, much worse than Torpedo Dom, or those grasstracking gixxers.....
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