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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 17:28
Replies: 48
Views: 8,720
Posted By Desmondo
That's it Tim. Just gotta get off my arse and...

That's it Tim. Just gotta get off my arse and sort it out though :D

Lil, I think I may do away with the dirty patches, holes and scratches. At least for one trackday anyway :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 16:58
Replies: 48
Views: 8,720
Posted By Desmondo
That last pic Tim, are pretty much the colours...

That last pic Tim, are pretty much the colours spot on. But I want to split the colours how my bike is now...

http://www.desmo.plus.com/cadwelldsc/small/4.jpg

but have the silver instead of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 16:50
Replies: 48
Views: 8,720
Posted By Desmondo
My RedBull stuff is all my road bodywork Tim,...

My RedBull stuff is all my road bodywork Tim, wouldn't want to put that on track. However if I get my bodywork sorted out and painted up I know a guy who can make up some nice big RedBull vinyl...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Aug-2004, 14:54
Replies: 48
Views: 8,720
Posted By Desmondo
I can confirm it was indeed rather wet!!! As for...

I can confirm it was indeed rather wet!!!

As for black, I almost went that way a couple of years ago but decided not to, although I quite fancy it again. Although still want to try out a silver and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2004, 11:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,914
Posted By Desmondo
Deffo lighter wheels mate. Makes a world of...

Deffo lighter wheels mate. Makes a world of difference to the bike, in fact so much difference, I don't think I'd ever want to own another bike with standard wheels.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2004, 15:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,349
Posted By Desmondo
Nitrided forks supposedly just have less...

Nitrided forks supposedly just have less friction. How much difference you'd notice is debatable. I'd say not a lot and probably not worth the expense, unless you just want the look of course.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2004, 15:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By Desmondo
Lee, I'm currently dabbling with decals at the...

Lee, I'm currently dabbling with decals at the moment and testing some new equipment. Let me know what you want and what size and I'll use your example as a test cut and post them off to see what you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2004, 13:31
Replies: 25
Views: 4,024
Posted By Desmondo
Mmmm, lets see if I can remember my recipe. Take...

Mmmm, lets see if I can remember my recipe.

Take one standard 996 bip
then add...
54mm full Sil-Motor system and re-chip
STM 48 tooth slipper
AP 6 pots with Performance Friction 95 pads
AP...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2004, 18:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By Desmondo
Stop showing off. Just because I wouldn't give...

Stop showing off. Just because I wouldn't give you your t-shirt back.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2004, 18:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By Desmondo
Cos this is the...

Cos this is the front....
http://www.desmo.plus.com/odds/taco.jpg
...see?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2004, 16:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,383
Posted By Desmondo
Here ya go...

Here ya go mate...
http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~donnyblazesb/taco.gif
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jul-2004, 16:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,377
Posted By Desmondo
Yep, could well be the OPS. Check for small oil...

Yep, could well be the OPS. Check for small oil leakage around the unit.

Mine cost me £18 only about a month ago and is easily swapped in 5 mins. Just unplug the connector at the top and unscrew the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Jul-2004, 16:47
Replies: 11
Views: 5,117
Posted By Desmondo
It's a pain in the arse when these companies...

It's a pain in the arse when these companies can't be bothered to do some simple paperwork properly.

At least you didn't end up with a CCJ against your name when the dealer you traded in your last...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2004, 18:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,728
Posted By Desmondo
You got lightweight wheels? Probably the biggest...

You got lightweight wheels? Probably the biggest noticable change I've made to my bike.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2004, 15:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,728
Posted By Desmondo
Was going to say cans but if you've already got...

Was going to say cans but if you've already got some termi's then go for the slipper. But I personaly think they're a bit overkill for the road.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2004, 13:26
Replies: 36
Views: 4,619
Posted By Desmondo
Andy Ibbott doesn't tell you it's wrong to use...

Andy Ibbott doesn't tell you it's wrong to use the rear brake. He just says that, in his opinion, it's not worth using. They are two totally different things.

I've never used the rear brake on any...
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 19:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers Felix. Somebody else has mentioned...

Cheers Felix. Somebody else has mentioned Bridgestone 012SS to me. Are they the one's you are thinking of?
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 19:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers Felix. Somebody else has mentioned...

Cheers Felix. Somebody else has mentioned Bridgestone 012SS to me. Are they the one's you are thinking of?
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 19:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By Desmondo
I used to use the 207RR's in the dry before I...

I used to use the 207RR's in the dry before I moved over to Rennsports but never really got to use them in the wet. I just assumed the 208 would be a better step forward but maybe the 207 at bargain...
Forum: Tyres 21-Jun-2004, 17:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,817
Posted By Desmondo
Wet weather track tyre...don\'t fancy full wets

Just wondering what your thoughts were for a set of wet weather track tyres without going for full wets. Not sure I'd get any real use from full wets so wouldn't mind a reasonable tyre that if it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jun-2004, 17:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,353
Posted By Desmondo
Never used the back brake on ay of my bikes so. I...

Never used the back brake on ay of my bikes so. I did try and use it just for a laugh, rolling down the path at Cadwell to get on to the starting grid and it did bugger all :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2004, 17:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By Desmondo
Yep, I nipped in nice and early :D

Yep, I nipped in nice and early :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2004, 16:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By Desmondo
I almost sent you a text message on the day...

I almost sent you a text message on the day Jasper, just to let you know how pleased I was. But then I remembered you do shift work so thought I'd better not as I might wake you :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2004, 12:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By Desmondo
I think so but can't be sure. Went to turn on the...

I think so but can't be sure. Went to turn on the lap timer and the battery had gone :flame:

But I followed my mate who's laptimer was working and we dipped in to the 1.47's for a couple of laps so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2004, 12:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,487
Posted By Desmondo
Magnesium Wheels - WOW, what a difference

Finally got myself a pair of Marchesini mags (from Jasper) and really wasn't sure how much of a difference I should expect to see in the speed of the steering. Well, all I can say is WOW.

I was at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2004, 11:49
Replies: 30
Views: 7,127
Posted By Desmondo
Well Tim, I can only say...WOW....what a...

Well Tim, I can only say...WOW....what a difference mags make :o
And running a 180 on the 6" was fine.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 12:58
Replies: 30
Views: 7,127
Posted By Desmondo
Bought some off Jasper. Not a case of too tight...

Bought some off Jasper. Not a case of too tight mate, just the right timing :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2004, 11:54
Replies: 30
Views: 7,127
Posted By Desmondo
I measured my march-mags when they arrived and...

I measured my march-mags when they arrived and the internal measurement was dead on 6"
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 17:05
Replies: 30
Views: 7,127
Posted By Desmondo
Yes mate, SC1 front, SC2 rear.

Yes mate, SC1 front, SC2 rear.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2004, 16:35
Replies: 30
Views: 7,127
Posted By Desmondo
I'm chucking some part-worn 180's on a 6"...

I'm chucking some part-worn 180's on a 6" tonight and then off to Cadwell on Saturday. I'll come back here with a completely garbled message about if they're different or not. If I go quicker I'll...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2004, 02:38
Replies: 26
Views: 2,938
Posted By Desmondo
Tart :bouncy:

Tart :bouncy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-May-2004, 11:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By Desmondo
My OPS went at Cadwell yesterday meaning I had to...

My OPS went at Cadwell yesterday meaning I had to miss the last session :(
It's a simple unscrew and screw in affair to replace. Just make sure you don't overtighten it, hey Antonye ;)

The coolant...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2004, 17:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,776
Posted By Desmondo
I just stick a t-shirt on too. Or if it's really...

I just stick a t-shirt on too. Or if it's really hot I won't bother with a t-shirt even.
Forum: Shazaams! Posts 20-May-2004, 17:56
Replies: 9
Views: 12,109
Posted By Desmondo
I just stick a t-shirt on too. Or if it's really...

I just stick a t-shirt on too. Or if it's really hot I won't bother with a t-shirt even.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2004, 14:43
Replies: 13
Views: 3,099
Posted By Desmondo
Just take the mirrors off. Looks far better.

Just take the mirrors off. Looks far better.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 13:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,683
Posted By Desmondo
Do a search for oil and you'll find a few posts...

Do a search for oil and you'll find a few posts about various types. I use Shell Advance 15/50
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2004, 00:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,597
Posted By Desmondo
Essex? Duke servicing? There's only one place to...

Essex? Duke servicing? There's only one place to go... http://www.tecmoto.co.uk
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2004, 14:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,550
Posted By Desmondo
Not sure I'm in a position to give advice in this...

Not sure I'm in a position to give advice in this thread :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2004, 14:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By Desmondo
Shut it Wibble :flame: :roll:

Shut it Wibble

:flame: :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2004, 13:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By Desmondo
Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean. But she won't...

Hehe, yeah, I know what you mean. But she won't be trying to chuck you into the hedges on every downchange :roll:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2004, 13:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By Desmondo
Don't worry about it mate. Due to the amount of...

Don't worry about it mate. Due to the amount of engine braking, it's far easier to lock the real wheel on a bit v-twin as opposed to an inline four. You need to drop down the gears pretty hard for it...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Apr-2004, 23:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By Desmondo
Ooops, thought this was another thread about...

Ooops, thought this was another thread about vman.

Sorry to hear about that Paul. These things always happen when you least expect them to.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Apr-2004, 14:17
Replies: 5
Views: 3,057
Posted By Desmondo
Yes mate. I know it's hard to believe but...

Yes mate. I know it's hard to believe but it's true :D
I put back on my Redbull bodywork and tank and she looks like a slut in a really nice dress :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Apr-2004, 13:30
Replies: 5
Views: 3,057
Posted By Desmondo
I even got Reynolds to sign my tank...

I even got Reynolds to sign my tank :D

http://www.desmo.plus.com/bike/tank.jpg
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Apr-2004, 13:26
Replies: 5
Views: 3,057
Posted By Desmondo
SPS, as far as I know there was no internal work...

SPS, as far as I know there was no internal work done on the engine. The only thing that should affect it performance wise was the 54mm Sil Moto exhaust system. I bought mine from new and it's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Apr-2004, 11:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,788
Posted By Desmondo
I'm saying nothing.

I'm saying nothing.
Forum: Tyres 02-Apr-2004, 11:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,581
Posted By Desmondo
I wouldn't run full wets on a damp track. As...

I wouldn't run full wets on a damp track. As it dries throughout the sessions they'll just shred and fall to pieces. Never owned full wets myself but I've seen it happen to others.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Apr-2004, 17:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By Desmondo
My key and alarm fob are cable-tied tight...

My key and alarm fob are cable-tied tight together. There's no movement between them, so the fob doesn't flab about or touch the tank at all.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2004, 15:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,544
Posted By Desmondo
You mean the measurement I've marked...

You mean the measurement I've marked here?

http://www.desmo.plus.com/bike/exhaust/exhaust_small/exhaust6measure.jpg

Mine are Sils but I can measure up tonight if you want.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 12:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,967
Posted By Desmondo
"The Slut" MkII is underway. Hopefully...

"The Slut" MkII is underway. Hopefully with a new paint job ready for the DSC Cadwell day.
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