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Forum: Monsters 20-Mar-2012, 09:50
Replies: 7
Views: 7,867
Posted By ells
I would have thought so. However time runs away...

I would have thought so. However time runs away and I still have this problem, and it never seems to get better. I stop the engine in the holding area if I am there early. If I dont then the added...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2012, 21:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,566
Posted By ells
If you did 1.07 at Brands this year thats about...

If you did 1.07 at Brands this year thats about what I did last year before getting 4th in Class at Oulton at the end of the year. Track time helps. Getting to know the bike helps. By now you already...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2012, 08:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,342
Posted By ells
Are you sure you've never been there before. You...

Are you sure you've never been there before. You looked well at home as you sailed past.

Looks like we are in for a good tussle at the sharp end of B this year.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2012, 08:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,135
Posted By ells
Good to see you back. Congrats on the pots! Mark

Good to see you back.

Congrats on the pots!

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Mar-2012, 14:14
Replies: 29
Views: 4,699
Posted By ells
Of the non Craig photos I rather like Someone...

Of the non Craig photos I rather like

Someone taking a different route (http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/albums/100312/slides/Hottrax_Brands_Hatch_100312_AE_098.html)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Mar-2012, 09:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,815
Posted By ells
A great nicley mixed field. Looks like the A...

A great nicley mixed field.

Looks like the A class guys are going to have to work hard to stay in front of that Chris fella!

:o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Mar-2012, 09:37
Replies: 29
Views: 4,699
Posted By ells
Cheers Bud. Mark

Cheers Bud.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Mar-2012, 07:53
Replies: 43
Views: 6,832
Posted By ells
My paperwork has turned up. Just hope to get...

My paperwork has turned up. Just hope to get there before the garages get blocked.

:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2012, 22:52
Replies: 43
Views: 6,832
Posted By ells
I am hoping to be reversing up to garage 2...

I am hoping to be reversing up to garage 2 Thursday eveening!

Are 2 and 3 down at the race admin end of the garages? I seem to remember the parking is worse at that end.

Cheers
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2012, 20:33
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By ells
Thats more scientific than me! If they got air in...

Thats more scientific than me! If they got air in then they are good to go! Ig I got the gauge out it was to make sure it were between 25 and 30.


Mark
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Feb-2012, 08:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,975
Posted By ells
How much weight does that save over the standard?...

How much weight does that save over the standard? surely thats got to be an expensive way to reduce the weight!

Would look nice though :cool:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Feb-2012, 17:26
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
New fuel cap on. Countersunk bolts on order. The...

New fuel cap on. Countersunk bolts on order. The new cap mechanism needs countersunk, where as the old one did not. Try getting bolts on a Saturday!

All on and good flow with a new fuel filter added...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2012, 09:04
Replies: 29
Views: 3,958
Posted By ells
We knew Ghostie was in with a shout before he...

We knew Ghostie was in with a shout before he turned up at Brands. Theres a few other people that may / may not appear as contenders.

Cant wait
:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Feb-2012, 23:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,958
Posted By ells
Class A Andy Challis or Matt Lawson Class...

Class A
Andy Challis or Matt Lawson

Class B
Brummy Dave ended on form or could go to anyone really

Think we will know who's up for it after Brands. Hope we have a good and exciting end to the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Feb-2012, 11:17
Replies: 47
Views: 33,091
Posted By ells
Gents, pictures are...

Gents,
pictures are up

INTER-BLACK_SILVER-BIKES.html (http://www.peterwilemanphotography.com/main/index/gallery/trackday/2012/february/180212oulton/ibs/INTER-BLACK_SILVER-BIKES.html)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2012, 18:19
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
1. Not sure where the outlet is! I cant see a...

1. Not sure where the outlet is!

I cant see a valve so I am sure there must be some need for this. I was assuming one of the two outlets at the back of the tank were something like this. Might try...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2012, 16:17
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
Cap ordered! Couple of fuel filters ordered....

Cap ordered!
Couple of fuel filters ordered.

Just hope it all works

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2012, 11:49
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
Think that helps with the fuel cap. So why do I...

Think that helps with the fuel cap.

So why do I have no catch bottle for petrol overflow? Surely there must be an overflow pipe for the petrol! Theres still two pipes at the back of the monster...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2012, 09:59
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
bit of a thicko question but when the petrol...

bit of a thicko question but when the petrol leaves the petrol tank how does the air get in to replace it?

There are two pipes leaving the monster tank at the back base of the tank? Do either of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 21:23
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
If it needs to be done for scruitineering then...

If it needs to be done for scruitineering then thats good enough for me!

Looks like its off to flea bay for me. Unless anyone else knows of a good source?

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 21:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By ells
Not the most succesfull day for everyone but at...

Not the most succesfull day for everyone but at least none of our engines blew up and we are all in one piece so good day.

I am hoping my bike will be fixed next weekend as I have run out of time...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 18:52
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
Woo Hoo, out with the drill then. Cheers Chris...

Woo Hoo,
out with the drill then. Cheers Chris and Neal

Mark :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 18:19
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
Having chatted to local mechanic he too suspects...

Having chatted to local mechanic he too suspects the lack of the tank to breathe. Cant see any way to remove the ball bearings but will have a good look.

Cut open and inspected the fuel filter....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 16:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,982
Posted By ells
If only they could have sorted the weather. Odd...

If only they could have sorted the weather. Odd that today its such a lovely day

Oh well.
M
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Feb-2012, 16:29
Replies: 23
Views: 2,770
Posted By ells
Lack of petrol flowing

Out at Oulton yesterday and a previous afliction reared its head. After a few laps (5/6) the old girl ran out of puff at turn 2. As they had limited marshalls I tried to limp home and after...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Feb-2012, 09:46
Replies: 47
Views: 33,091
Posted By ells
Just hoping it aint cold :)

Just hoping it aint cold :)
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-Feb-2012, 14:17
Replies: 8
Views: 5,190
Posted By ells
Oh, I forgot SES do sell spares so you may be...

Oh,
I forgot SES do sell spares so you may be able to buy just the plates from them. You may also nmee the linkage.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Feb-2012, 14:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By ells
Just been looking over my monster and cant find...

Just been looking over my monster and cant find any numbers. It has been powder coated so expect some numbers deep down underneath somewhere!

1. Do I need to remove all the paint for scruitineering?...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-Feb-2012, 13:57
Replies: 8
Views: 5,190
Posted By ells
Err, what about swapping the pegs over on to the...

Err,
what about swapping the pegs over on to the other side? Can that be done? They do look like SS pegs, On a monster the foot peg should be directly below the two threads in the frame. Either that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2012, 20:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By ells
Mark Have you had the cam timing Checked/done...

Mark Have you had the cam timing Checked/done ?
The belts were replaced as part of the service and the valves were adjusted. Think this will need further investigation along with the compression.

As...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2012, 23:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By ells
That may be down to SAE vs DIN as covered earlier...

That may be down to SAE vs DIN as covered earlier in thread



Joking apart I figure the cost of an engine with known good power could be cheaper than trying to get good Hp out of a poor performing...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2012, 22:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By ells
https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=D9598F08F1BFAEF7&am...

https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=D9598F08F1BFAEF7&id=D9598F08F1BFAEF7!878


Think this is the last Dyno we did.
46.09 bhp
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2012, 14:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By ells
Cheers guys, think the exhaust and fuelling are...

Cheers guys,
think the exhaust and fuelling are ok. Time for some meticulous stuff as well as seeing if the Dyno was SAE or DIN. Will see how she goes at Brands!


:)
Cheers
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2012, 14:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,504
Posted By ells
wheres all my power gone

This year I started to wonder what it would be like to have an extra few horse power. I am currently around 46bhp. Their have been a few bikes sold recently that say they have the full 53!

I have...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-Feb-2012, 00:29
Replies: 3
Views: 2,499
Posted By ells
Damn, just purchased a gps laptimer! Mark

Damn,
just purchased a gps laptimer!
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jan-2012, 13:17
Replies: 23
Views: 3,905
Posted By ells
Yep, very interesting, but I am with Badger on...

Yep,
very interesting, but I am with Badger on this one (apart from the crashing bit)

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2012, 09:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,291
Posted By ells
Very nice site! Mark.

Very nice site!
Mark.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jan-2012, 08:48
Replies: 47
Views: 33,091
Posted By ells
And from memory they do make you go through noise...

And from memory they do make you go through noise testing at Oulton. Mallory they just let you out on the track.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jan-2012, 08:40
Replies: 47
Views: 33,091
Posted By ells
Will be at Oulton on 18th. Mark

Will be at Oulton on 18th.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jan-2012, 16:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By ells
Many thanks Booked online. :)

Many thanks


Booked online.

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Jan-2012, 13:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By ells
Its the first trip out in Feb I can't wait for,...

Its the first trip out in Feb I can't wait for, after that it will soon be the first meeting.

Looks like we are in for an interesting year ahead!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Jan-2012, 13:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,976
Posted By ells
My monster came with an Acewell unit...

My monster came with an Acewell unit http://www.acewell-meter.com/c0_1.php?pid=5&bid=11 They come in a variety from basic to including lights. I am not sure which one is on the bike but if you are in...
Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 13-Dec-2011, 19:57
Replies: 21
Views: 11,933
Posted By ells
Mines in the post. All the other paperwork done...

Mines in the post. All the other paperwork done and bike sorted.

Sure it was similar last year with pople registering mainly at the start of the new year.

Mark
:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Dec-2011, 19:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,365
Posted By ells
Last year with Hottrax, there was the 2wheels tv...

Last year with Hottrax, there was the 2wheels tv which covered the other classes and there was a couple of people that put up good race footage.

Would be nice to see DD done in a similar way. Raises...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Dec-2011, 08:26
Replies: 19
Views: 3,365
Posted By ells
Might have to look at that one :) Good chance to...

Might have to look at that one :) Good chance to get the bike out nice and early.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Dec-2011, 01:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,666
Posted By ells
I thought the pace car came out at Brands...

I thought the pace car came out at Brands 2010??


Up on the Hottrax site - Donny has been added
Hottrax Provisional Calendar (http://www.hottrax-motorsport.co.uk/2012REGS/2012HMCalendarv2Short.pdf)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Nov-2011, 19:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,666
Posted By ells
While I like Pembrey the saving in fuel costs...

While I like Pembrey the saving in fuel costs will be most welcome.

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2011, 21:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
Posted By ells
2012 forms are available to download. I am...

2012 forms are available to download. I am sending mine through Hottrax with all of the other paperwork Signatures etc, pop it all in one BIG envelope.

I will be applying for a clubman again. If...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Nov-2011, 17:22
Replies: 22
Views: 5,964
Posted By ells
I am lucky to have a couple of exhaust places...

I am lucky to have a couple of exhaust places nearby. If I get time over winter then I may get a pair of link pipes made up that are a bit further back from the pegs.

Just depends on timing and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2011, 00:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By ells
If you dont have a fairing then its easier access...

If you dont have a fairing then its easier access for maintenance.

The added aero dynamics is only really going to work on circuits where you are carrying a lot of speed. Smaller tighter circuits I...
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