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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 17:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By Dave G
Just graphics really,I always thought the 'sport'...

Just graphics really,I always thought the 'sport' models were the ones that preceded the ss designation.
Unless there is a difference between the half faired and fully faired models,but thats all it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jul-2005, 14:34
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By Dave G
Book me in then Mr Angry!!!!:D

Book me in then Mr Angry!!!!:D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jul-2005, 12:11
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By Dave G
Might not be as much of a problem as I thought...

Might not be as much of a problem as I thought then.
20-30,000 miles from a chain is pretty good Rockhopper,I dont think I've quite managed that much yet. Hopefully the sprocket itself is held on the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jul-2005, 21:29
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By Dave G
Sprocket change

If I'd thought about it at the time Iwould have stuck a 14 tooth front sprocket onthe S2R on its first service,but I didnt, and have now done just over a thousand miles.I know its not recommended to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jul-2005, 13:25
Replies: 89
Views: 21,931
Posted By Dave G
Passed my test 11 years agoand so far have had;in...

Passed my test 11 years agoand so far have had;in order:-

Honda MTX125
Honda CBR600
Honda FireBlade
Ducati 916bp
Honda RVF400
Honda MTX125(again)
Ducati SS750
Honda VFR400 race bike
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2005, 22:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Dave G
I'm certainly not expert enough to offer sagely...

I'm certainly not expert enough to offer sagely advice here as I have the attention span of a goldfish when it comes to concentrating on several factors at the same time.
The best advice I can think...
Forum: Monsters 25-Jul-2005, 13:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By Dave G
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/salsajayne/...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/salsajayne/mon003.jpg

I was tinkering while everyone else got wet at the GP.

....just noticed you cant see the DP tailpiece OR the hugger,trust me they're...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jul-2005, 23:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,307
Posted By Dave G
Trackday pics at oulton,July15th

Anyone here do a trackday at Oulton park on July 15th?
There is a couple of ducatis here
http://pedderz.com/Race_And_Track_Days/TrackDays
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Jul-2005, 00:38
Replies: 0
Views: 1,160
Posted By Dave G
Donington Tuesday 5th july

I'll be at Donington this tuesday,if anyones going come and say hello.
I'll be on the yellow nc30
(<- the one at the side here)
Its only £85 for the day and though its a 98db day I'm assured that the...
Forum: Monsters 17-Jun-2005, 17:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By Dave G
I can see all the whirly bits now:roll:

I can see all the whirly bits now:roll:
Forum: Monsters 10-Jun-2005, 19:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By Dave G
S2R starts its diet

My S2R's lost a bit of weight,sounds healthier for it too.

Its the start of a long slippery path of adding and subracting bits.:sing:
Forum: Monsters 22-May-2005, 00:12
Replies: 1
Views: 2,739
Posted By Dave G
You going to post pictures if you do?

You going to post pictures if you do?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-May-2005, 21:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By Dave G
I just took tho broken one off and held it next...

I just took tho broken one off and held it next to the monster tank catch and I think they are subtley different.
Thanks Darren,I'll take a run out and order one,though being a member of the Dsc just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-May-2005, 11:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By Dave G
Petrol tank catch

I managed to snap the plastic clip that secures the fuel tank at the front.
I dont suppose anyone has a spare one?
Forum: Monsters 14-May-2005, 12:19
Replies: 3
Views: 3,046
Posted By Dave G
S2R chain adjuster

I've just noticed asurprising omission from Ducati's less than comprehensive tool kit, theres no way of adjust the chain tension!!!
Its not too bad for me as the c-spanner from my 916 will fit but if...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-May-2005, 20:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By Dave G
I just got strips from ebay for about£12 inc...

I just got strips from ebay for about£12 inc postage they are pre-curved and four sections for each side of the wheels.
Havent applied them yet so dont know how robust they might be,but at that price...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-May-2005, 18:43
Replies: 9
Views: 3,700
Posted By Dave G
An additional £236...Yaargh!,thats the same as...

An additional £236...Yaargh!,thats the same as the quote I had for three bikes before deciding to buy a new one.
When I got my first additional bike quote I had the 916 and wanted to add a 96...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-May-2005, 16:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,700
Posted By Dave G
Give ducati insurance a call Phil,Ive got three...

Give ducati insurance a call Phil,Ive got three ducatis insured for less than my mate pays for his blade.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Apr-2005, 15:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,846
Posted By Dave G
Wheel stripes

I've just got some of those pinstripe stickers for my wheels and while it looks fairly straightforward has anyone else done these and if so how did you cover the embossed/recessed bits on the wheel...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Apr-2005, 11:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,312
Posted By Dave G
Stupid clutch question

I have a spare clutch in a box in my garage,I've got a sneaking suspicion it might be for a 900ss and therefore not fit the 750ss which has a wet clutch. Only I cant remember!
How can I tell just by...
Forum: Monsters 04-Apr-2005, 23:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,115
Posted By Dave G
Ha!...you cant fool me The fork leg reflectors...

Ha!...you cant fool me
The fork leg reflectors are a clue,but the biggest ones the bush at the edge of the picture,everyone knows nothing grows in Glasgow:lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Apr-2005, 22:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,309
Posted By Dave G
Like the mirrors on your monster... you should...

Like the mirrors on your monster...
you should try and sell me a pair of those the next time I'm in the shop.:D
Forum: Monsters 02-Apr-2005, 12:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,115
Posted By Dave G
No pictures Scott,but its still in the Glasgow...

No pictures Scott,but its still in the Glasgow shop-the only black one they have.
I did hot foot it up there an hour after Robert phoned to say it was here though,even nicer than the photos suggest.:P
Forum: Monsters 30-Mar-2005, 13:16
Replies: 7
Views: 3,115
Posted By Dave G
S2R is here

My S2r is ready to go!:sing::sing:
...frustratingly I wont be able to ride it for a couple of weeks:mad::o:mad:

..:eureka:at least I can go and look at it in the shop i suppose ;)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 23:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave G
It came with a K&N filter Skids,I'll give...

It came with a K&N filter Skids,I'll give that a try first.
Thanks
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 23-Mar-2005, 23:42
Replies: 1
Views: 6,394
Posted By Dave G
I dont think spyball have a service mode like the...

I dont think spyball have a service mode like the datatool.
You can disable the passive arming temprorarily,is that what you mean?
Mine has the orange buttons now but originally had one of the green...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 21:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave G
You got to within 50p of my maximum bids...

You got to within 50p of my maximum bids skidlids,I had gone away for the day so didnt see the result till later that evening.
Dont know if I'll notice the difference really,but thought it worth...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 19:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave G
dont think my wife would enjoy me stripping carbs...

dont think my wife would enjoy me stripping carbs in the kitchen Antonye ,but I might find some other corner of the house
...one other thing,it recommended the airbox be modified,does this mean just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2005, 17:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,693
Posted By Dave G
dynojetted carbs

I just bought a 750ss dynojet kit from someone on ebay(sorry skidlids,I beat you to that one),Will it be easier for me to fit this to a spare set of carburettors that I have(originally 600ss I think)...
Forum: Monsters 23-Feb-2005, 13:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,362
Posted By Dave G
Banshee I've got no plans to trackday on the...

Banshee

I've got no plans to trackday on the S2r,I've got two 400cc trackbikes and it doesnt make sense for me to risk my other bikes when thats what these are actually for,-probably be at Cadwell...
Forum: Monsters 22-Feb-2005, 23:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,362
Posted By Dave G
I'd be really interested if you keep me(us?)...

I'd be really interested if you keep me(us?) informed with how your getting on with any mods.
Also what your opinion of what its like to live with etc. as I havent come across anyone else with one...
Forum: Monsters 19-Feb-2005, 13:40
Replies: 10
Views: 4,362
Posted By Dave G
Gloss black with the red stripe. I was really...

Gloss black with the red stripe.
I was really tempted by the red one as it also has a classy looking red frame.....but I've had white wheels before and they are a nightmare to keep clean.
I've still...
Forum: Monsters 19-Feb-2005, 12:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,362
Posted By Dave G
S2R on the way

Just ordered a black S2R,for delivery on my birthday in May.:D
Having had a good look at the showroom bike in Glasgow it seems much more stylish than its big brother.
Its evident that some of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2005, 11:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,122
Posted By Dave G
The police had a checkpoint at Girvan last...

The police had a checkpoint at Girvan last year,on the ayrshire coast.
They stopped EVERY single bike and gave it the full DOT check,fortunately I was on my road legal ss750 as I had been told of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Dec-2004, 15:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By Dave G
I did a couple of these a few years ago,that was...

I did a couple of these a few years ago,that was at cadwell.
I'm not sure they still do them,but your best bet may be to contact the circuit itself as they're bound to have contact details.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 21:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,886
Posted By Dave G
I'd forgotten about this.:o I lost my key for...

I'd forgotten about this.:o
I lost my key for about a month,it eventually vibrated its way in to the enclosed belly pan I have.
Like you I also remove the key to start the bike,but some sort of soft...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Nov-2004, 11:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dave G
...that was hilarious,the swearword filter blocks...

...that was hilarious,the swearword filter blocks h0nda!
:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Nov-2004, 11:34
Replies: 11
Views: 3,061
Posted By Dave G
I think these might actually be identical to...

I think these might actually be identical to standard honda switches,so might be available for peanuts from a breaker.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2004, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By Dave G
I far as I can tell you'll need to pull the...

I far as I can tell you'll need to pull the plastic shroud covering the five or six wires clear of the plug,then what I've just done is lever the rubber insert out as far as you can get it with a...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2004, 14:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By Dave G
On mine they all converge into a sleeve along...

On mine they all converge into a sleeve along with the brake light,if you follow that forward just in front of the tool tray should be the connectors,behind those breather tank things under the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jul-2004, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,218
Posted By Dave G
I'm no technoguru but I thought it was to...

I'm no technoguru but I thought it was to minimise the airspace in the reservoir,it wont improve anything getting rid of it,so I'd keep it.
Its the same for the brakes too.:eureka:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 11:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,935
Posted By Dave G
I'd just leave it for at least a year after your...

I'd just leave it for at least a year after your test before you start getting funky bits on your bikes,it'll also give you a baseline from which to judge any upgrades or improvement you might...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jun-2004, 14:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,910
Posted By Dave G
Perhaps you could post a list somewhere off site...

Perhaps you could post a list somewhere off site then Mav.
Or at least list them,if they dont have prices attached any interested parties could u2u.:eureka:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Jun-2004, 14:09
Replies: 14
Views: 5,380
Posted By Dave G
I tried this on my 916 last year,the same method...

I tried this on my 916 last year,the same method as rockhopper and it was just the most frustrating thing I think I've ever done,it really dented my confidence in doing those little(so called) simple...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 17:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,590
Posted By Dave G
Showa unit fitted by this...

Showa unit fitted by this man
http://www.shoxx.biz/
:roll:
back on the road again,pity Scotland hasn't realised its summer yet.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Jun-2004, 17:35
Replies: 32
Views: 7,111
Posted By Dave G
Hi Dan Have just replaced the shock on my ss with...

Hi Dan
Have just replaced the shock on my ss with a second hand showa one from ebay,it was looked over and serviced by Graeme Bell,who workes behind Ducati glasgow though isnt connected to...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Jun-2004, 18:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By Dave G
Just put bt010's on the ss750,fantastic!Thats...

Just put bt010's on the ss750,fantastic!Thats both bikes with the same tyres,makes back to back rides interesting.
I could be very wrong here,but dont they have the same profile as the 020's with...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Jun-2004, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,590
Posted By Dave G
Thanks for the offer Darren,thats good of...

Thanks for the offer Darren,thats good of you.
However,I've just picked up one from ebay so hopefully that'll turn out ok.
:roll::roll::sing::roll:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Jun-2004, 16:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,590
Posted By Dave G
I got this chap who works next door to ducati...

I got this chap who works next door to ducati glasgow to look over my shock today,and it seems no point in rebuilding it as the central piston rod is pitted and will just tear any new seals he puts...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Jun-2004, 17:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,590
Posted By Dave G
Hurrah!,found somewhere. Of all places Ducati...

Hurrah!,found somewhere.
Of all places Ducati Glasgow have got a chap they work with,its not too far,he can do a ride in ride out service at short notice.
I'll let you know how I get on.:D
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