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Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 19-Feb-2012, 20:42
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By steeevvvooo
Various bits wanted

After a pretty terrible Oulton session (yes, that was session, singular!!) I need the following. If anyone has any knocking around before I order off ebay please let me know. I only have next weekend...
Forum: New User Introductions 17-Feb-2012, 22:31
Replies: 12
Views: 4,598
Posted By steeevvvooo
I believe you would need to do the CBT...

I believe you would need to do the CBT (compulsory basic training) which is a 1 day course. Classroom, some manouveurs in a carpark, and some supervised road riding. Very straightforward and almost...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Feb-2012, 22:01
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
Cool, see you all tomorrow.

Cool, see you all tomorrow.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Feb-2012, 21:39
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
What time is sign on? Can't seem to see it in my...

What time is sign on? Can't seem to see it in my confirmation? :confused:
Forum: New User Introductions 16-Feb-2012, 09:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,598
Posted By steeevvvooo
welcome. As for cost, probably best to speak to a...

welcome. As for cost, probably best to speak to a local training school. I am relative new to biking, 5 or 6 years I think, but already the test is different to when I passed.

It will depend a lot...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Feb-2012, 16:45
Replies: 13
Views: 3,902
Posted By steeevvvooo
ok, didn't know that. Thanks. Might be cheaper...

ok, didn't know that. Thanks.

Might be cheaper for me to move out of the M25 though and buy an old banger :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2012, 13:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,902
Posted By steeevvvooo
Think Chaz is right here (if not I'd be very...

Think Chaz is right here (if not I'd be very happy!!)

I think campers are classed the same as vans for LEZ, but check your reg here if...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2012, 15:15
Replies: 30
Views: 3,587
Posted By steeevvvooo
Oi, I'm worried my engine about to blow now?!...

Oi, I'm worried my engine about to blow now?! :confused: :lol: I know it could do with an extra few bhp but I like to keep excuses in the bag so not going to chase the extra ponies just yet! ;)

I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jan-2012, 12:18
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
Booked on too. Only Novice left, so decision has...

Booked on too. Only Novice left, so decision has been made for me! Bike should be back from HM racing this week, so getting excited now!! :D :D

See you all then…
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jan-2012, 11:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,964
Posted By steeevvvooo
if you can afford the bike, not sure it matters!...

if you can afford the bike, not sure it matters! :D

I can't, so it would also matter to me! :mad:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2012, 19:22
Replies: 14
Views: 1,598
Posted By steeevvvooo
got mine in the post today. Apparently I get a...

got mine in the post today. Apparently I get a refund of £7 as they no longer charge for the novice best in order to "encourage more newcomers to take up the sport" :confused:

Not sure it will make...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jan-2012, 15:07
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
a more general question (but obviously applies to...

a more general question (but obviously applies to Oulton here), what group do people book into? I'll probably try for Novice, if they let track bikes in novice, given I'm slow, it's a low BHP bike...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jan-2012, 11:08
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
Ha, numpty alert!! :roll: I have actually...

Ha, numpty alert!! :roll:

I have actually ridden Cadwell so I was obviously working with half a brain when typing that :D

Might have something on that weekend actually, so may do the Mallory with...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jan-2012, 18:52
Replies: 47
Views: 32,387
Posted By steeevvvooo
I'm tempted too as I've never ridden Cadwell....

I'm tempted too as I've never ridden Cadwell. Novice or inters for me, given it will be second time out on the bike... and I'm slow :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2012, 10:28
Replies: 29
Views: 5,155
Posted By steeevvvooo
Damn you! I have enough options running through...

Damn you! I have enough options running through my head without you adding another!? :lol:

Have looked at T4/T5 vans but they seem quite expensive? I can get a newer Sprinter in most cases which...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2012, 10:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By steeevvvooo
decision made then: I'll fix the bracket and use...

decision made then: I'll fix the bracket and use a nose cone and belly pan.

One of my main worries was the hassle of removing every time for scruitinrering if they want to see frame numbers, but I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2012, 10:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,863
Posted By steeevvvooo
Agree, the grey looks cool as well. :cool: I...

Agree, the grey looks cool as well. :cool:

I loved the feel of the lid compared to the Arai Chaser I also tried. The AGV was much more racy feeling, tight in certain pressure and feeling very...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2012, 10:15
Replies: 18
Views: 2,863
Posted By steeevvvooo
On a serious note: If I wear mine with a seven...

On a serious note: If I wear mine with a seven on, which isn't my race number obviously, will I be allowed to wear it?! :confused:




AGV GP Tech Seven

There's an extra large on ebay for £200, but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2012, 00:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,863
Posted By steeevvvooo
I use this helmet. Might have to buy a new one...

I use this helmet. Might have to buy a new one now, didn't think about the fact that having a number on it might clash with my/others numbers :mad:...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jan-2012, 09:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By steeevvvooo
How many like naked...

race bikes?

Do many bikes on the grid run fully naked or is at least some form of aerodynamics recommended? At most I'll have a nose fairing, but I'm considering leaving this off (partly because the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jan-2012, 09:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By steeevvvooo
great pic! Makes me feel a bit less nervous......

great pic! Makes me feel a bit less nervous... down from Defcon 4 to Defcon 3!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jan-2012, 15:00
Replies: 29
Views: 5,155
Posted By steeevvvooo
I had thought of that, but would probably need to...

I had thought of that, but would probably need to hire onefrom Thursday to Monday to cover a full weekend, so 2 nights in a B+B starts to look cheap then! :eek:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jan-2012, 12:42
Replies: 29
Views: 5,155
Posted By steeevvvooo
Cheers guys. I’m thinking start with B+B and see...

Cheers guys. I’m thinking start with B+B and see what happens. In fact, Brands in only about 30 mins from my place so I’ll probably sleep in my own bed for the first meeting, and take it from there....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jan-2012, 23:41
Replies: 29
Views: 5,155
Posted By steeevvvooo
Sleeping arrangements...

trying to weigh up camping vs van vs B&B.

Camping pros and cons are obvious (pretty crap when it's cold/wet) but cheap

Van is more tricky for me, as I'm subject to London Low Emissions Zone, so a...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 20-Dec-2011, 08:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,662
Posted By steeevvvooo
yes, that as well ;)

yes, that as well ;)
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 20-Dec-2011, 00:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,662
Posted By steeevvvooo
what weight are they sprung for, and will I need...

what weight are they sprung for, and will I need to refresh or are they ready to go?
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 17-Dec-2011, 16:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By steeevvvooo
ha, thought so! :( At least I can justify the...

ha, thought so! :( At least I can justify the petrol saving from not having to go anywhere else I suppose
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 17-Dec-2011, 00:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By steeevvvooo
hmmm, think the MSV thing was a bit misleading...

hmmm, think the MSV thing was a bit misleading then! I was at Brands for the trackday anyway, so thought £99 to do ACU test while I was there seemed ok.

To be fair, by the time I would have traveled...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 15-Dec-2011, 11:33
Replies: 13
Views: 4,397
Posted By steeevvvooo
seems cheap (or maybe I was ripped off?)! I was...

seems cheap (or maybe I was ripped off?)! I was doing a trackday with MSV, and saw I could do the ACU test for £99.

Classroom session and test at lunch (run by a certain Mr Cobby!) then a few...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 21-Nov-2011, 22:42
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By steeevvvooo
Bradders broke it technically I think... I hit it...

Bradders broke it technically I think... I hit it with a hammer and made it worse! :)

Don't worry Paul, your old bike is in good hands... Haha
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 21-Nov-2011, 22:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By steeevvvooo
So its actually your bracket that I've snapped...

So its actually your bracket that I've snapped Chaz, sorry mate! :)

Might just stick with what I have for now. I should really get the bike sorted as is before I think about tarting it up :(
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 20-Nov-2011, 23:20
Replies: 10
Views: 3,444
Posted By steeevvvooo
How do you mean doesn't fit? I snapped my front...

How do you mean doesn't fit? I snapped my front fairing bracket so could be interested it it could be made to fit an m600?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Nov-2011, 22:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By steeevvvooo
exactly what I was looking for (and my wallet was...

exactly what I was looking for (and my wallet was hoping to hear!)

Think I'll do the fluid and springs and take things from there :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Nov-2011, 11:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By steeevvvooo
yup, knew adjustables were not allowed (I know...

yup, knew adjustables were not allowed (I know something at least ;) )

Suppose my question was more is it worth reworking the internals of the ones I have or upgrading to Showa, but I don't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Nov-2011, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,379
Posted By steeevvvooo
Showa vs marzocchi

If there's a thread covering this, please point me in the right direction as I couldn't find anything and have lots of newbie questions floating around my head :confused:

I need to do something...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2011, 18:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,638
Posted By steeevvvooo
Kept it upright! :) Did the ACU test as well...

Kept it upright! :) Did the ACU test as well while I was there which was an added bonus.

I wrote it up on my blog for anyone else interested. Have a few things to sort over the winter but I was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Nov-2011, 13:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,638
Posted By steeevvvooo
thanks all. I ordered some EBC HH for now as I...

thanks all. I ordered some EBC HH for now as I couldn't find the other options quick enough and need them for Wednesday. I'll see how I go and might try the others early next year if I'm not happy.
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 07-Nov-2011, 12:14
Replies: 12
Views: 6,054
Posted By steeevvvooo
looks like lots are sneaking pics out... almost...

looks like lots are sneaking pics out... almost every shot has someone in the background with an iPhone! :D

I quite like it, but would want to see it in the flesh before I make my mind up. Not that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Nov-2011, 17:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,638
Posted By steeevvvooo
Pads

Looking to order some front pads to try and get to brands on Wednesday.

I've used EBC HH (redstuff?) pads before and found them ok, but what do people use on DD bikes usually? I guess you can use...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Nov-2011, 14:09
Replies: 20
Views: 4,620
Posted By steeevvvooo
point taken. Trying to get ready for Brands on...

point taken. Trying to get ready for Brands on Wednesday... if I can replace all of Bradder's cable ties with structural materials (metal for instance) in time ;) :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Nov-2011, 22:45
Replies: 20
Views: 4,620
Posted By steeevvvooo
saw that one, but the 900ie was much cheaper off...

saw that one, but the 900ie was much cheaper off a mate so was hoping it would fit
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Nov-2011, 22:07
Replies: 20
Views: 4,620
Posted By steeevvvooo
I thought so... thanks for confirming :(

I thought so... thanks for confirming :(
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Nov-2011, 21:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,620
Posted By steeevvvooo
900ie swingarm

Been offered an aluminum swing arm from a 900ie.

Will this fit a 600 monster? All the talk I can see is on 851/888 swingarms so does that mean I'm out of luck?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Nov-2011, 18:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,452
Posted By steeevvvooo
Another what? I'm intrigued... :)

Another what? I'm intrigued... :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2011, 23:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,452
Posted By steeevvvooo
sure mate, will defo try and meet up before...

sure mate, will defo try and meet up before season starts. I'll be calling over the next few weeks for sure as I start a few bits and pieces. Not decided how much I want to take on yet, so you might...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2011, 19:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,452
Posted By steeevvvooo
thanks Bradders, nice to meet you today. Had a...

thanks Bradders, nice to meet you today. Had a few mishaps already...

my fancy new strap snapped on the rear of the bike! No damage and managed to limp home with just the front straps. Already got...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2011, 20:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,768
Posted By steeevvvooo
These are the type of things you're talking about...

These are the type of things you're talking about right? Have never bought stands before so apologies for seeming obvious questions... :confused:...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2011, 20:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,768
Posted By steeevvvooo
cheers fellas. I recon a chock + rear for...

cheers fellas. I recon a chock + rear for starters. Will get something ordered asap :cool:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2011, 20:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,768
Posted By steeevvvooo
Stands

I was looking at paddock stands, but not sure if I need rear/front/both/abba

I know each has pro's and cons, and an abba would be the best bet for in the garage, but what do you take racing? Is it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2011, 22:59
Replies: 32
Views: 3,487
Posted By steeevvvooo
decision made... buy it is! (unless yours is a...

decision made... buy it is! (unless yours is a frankenstein?! ;) )
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