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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 10:44
Replies: 36
Views: 8,285
Posted By Rattler
I've only crashed 3 times there, I was just...

I've only crashed 3 times there, I was just testing the limits!!!. Besides, I'm older and wiser now!! ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-May-2009, 00:16
Replies: 36
Views: 8,285
Posted By Rattler
I will indeed be there and very much looking...

I will indeed be there and very much looking forward to it.

Having spent today battling(ish) the trumpet in the axe murderers 600 class at Snett, I'm looking forward to the more considerate,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-May-2009, 11:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
Posted By Rattler
In a single make class weight saving is one area...

In a single make class weight saving is one area where you can differentiate one bike from the others. All you have to do is take stuff off!!! - its easy ;)

It'll really help getting the bike off...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-May-2009, 10:49
Replies: 26
Poll: what Grave
Views: 4,044
Posted By Rattler
....and you stuck it straight in the gravel!!!! ;)

....and you stuck it straight in the gravel!!!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 23:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,072
Posted By Rattler
I've got quite a few sets in truth, all shapes,...

I've got quite a few sets in truth, all shapes, makes, colours and sizes, some flat, some angled, all 50mm though!! I'll bring them all along to Snett if you like?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 22:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,072
Posted By Rattler
I've got a pair of stock GSXR ones that'll do the...

I've got a pair of stock GSXR ones that'll do the job if you're interested. They're light too.
Tim
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 19:06
Replies: 59
Views: 12,177
Posted By Rattler
Surely you'd planned to change the fork springs,...

Surely you'd planned to change the fork springs, raise the rear, check the squish, remove a disk, mod the timing, swap the engine, replace the loom and get it dyno'd between qually and the race, -...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 18:11
Replies: 59
Views: 12,177
Posted By Rattler
Hmmm, there aren't too many who have switched...

Hmmm, there aren't too many who have switched from 583 to 620 and matched their previous results though. It deffo took Andy S a while to adapt, Chris W, Phil H didn't match their results initially,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 16:37
Replies: 59
Views: 12,177
Posted By Rattler
SSSSTTTTTOOOOOPPPPPP !!!!!! Move away!!! Actually...

SSSSTTTTTOOOOOPPPPPP !!!!!! Move away!!! Actually you've managed to get a 620 to perform like a 583 by just fuggin around with it - leave it alone, walk away from the tool kit. ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-May-2009, 15:53
Replies: 59
Views: 12,177
Posted By Rattler
Or how about converting the 620s to 583s? :eek:

Or how about converting the 620s to 583s? :eek:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-May-2009, 13:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,838
Posted By Rattler
That makes sense, if you can fund it, get a spare...

That makes sense, if you can fund it, get a spare set of wheels with the wets fitted and it'll save a lot of grief too...

Enjoy
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-May-2009, 11:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,838
Posted By Rattler
If your riding is mainly road and novice track...

If your riding is mainly road and novice track days, then I'd say go out on road tyres and take it very steady and build confidence in them. If its raining so hard that there's standing water etc,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-May-2009, 11:21
Replies: 26
Views: 5,786
Posted By Rattler
Jeez, ..... Get well soon you two...

Jeez, ..... Get well soon you two...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2009, 23:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,793
Posted By Rattler
No probs, but I admire your confidence ;)

No probs, but I admire your confidence ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2009, 22:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,793
Posted By Rattler
There won't be a DD one as we've not raced there...

There won't be a DD one as we've not raced there before - do you mean of any class?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-May-2009, 11:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By Rattler
The sunshine is booked and we're all looking...

The sunshine is booked and we're all looking forward to Cadwell.....

Answers;
- more information regarding timigs will come out nearer the time, but if you can get there the night before, there'll...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-May-2009, 18:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Posted By Rattler
It might be worth giving Chass a shout - he may...

It might be worth giving Chass a shout - he may have space and will be at all rounds this year. He's currently ast Assen, so give him a call maybe next week?
Tim
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Apr-2009, 14:38
Replies: 43
Views: 6,006
Posted By Rattler
Good luck with the mods, sounds like we need...

Good luck with the mods, sounds like we need another Dealer Dyno day for you to do some bike setup and testing.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Apr-2009, 12:04
Replies: 43
Views: 6,006
Posted By Rattler
WWWWWHHHHHAAAAATTTTTT !!!!!! - Skids not at a DD...

WWWWWHHHHHAAAAATTTTTT !!!!!! - Skids not at a DD round - surely shome mishtake !!!

Is this a first???? ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Apr-2009, 12:37
Replies: 60
Views: 14,237
Posted By Rattler
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonis...

http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/mba/lowres/mban1707l.jpg :eek:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2009, 18:01
Replies: 85
Views: 22,195
Posted By Rattler
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonis...

http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/rbu/lowres/rbun35l.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Apr-2009, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 4,414
Posted By Rattler
Lol !

Lol !
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Apr-2009, 18:26
Replies: 20
Views: 10,278
Posted By Rattler
Don't forget the auxillary power supplies, backup...

Don't forget the auxillary power supplies, backup batteries and emergency transformer;
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/SP-UTE1/Z7Z.jpg ;)

Some people just need to buy a car !! :eek:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Apr-2009, 12:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,463
Posted By Rattler
Everyone else had gone home - can't blame then,...

Everyone else had gone home - can't blame then, it was a school night ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Apr-2009, 14:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,230
Posted By Rattler
Below are some calculations I did for racing at...

Below are some calculations I did for racing at Snett / Donny last year on a DD bike in order to minimise the amount of fuel I carried:

-----------"Based upon doing 20 laps (19 in the race, 1 warm...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Apr-2009, 16:56
Replies: 12
Views: 4,968
Posted By Rattler
Sweet as..... ;)

Sweet as..... ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2009, 13:41
Replies: 30
Views: 6,475
Posted By Rattler
its...

its luvly!!!
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee232/Rattler5/wotthefug2.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee232/Rattler5/wotthefug1.jpg
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2009, 13:17
Replies: 30
Views: 6,475
Posted By Rattler
Nearly as good as mine!!!

Nearly as good as mine!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Apr-2009, 11:55
Replies: 17
Views: 4,672
Posted By Rattler
Is a decent track guide anywhere. or decent lap...

Is a decent track guide anywhere. or decent lap videos? Tried a search on Youtube and not much to be found.
Tim
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Apr-2009, 10:29
Replies: 30
Views: 6,475
Posted By Rattler
You know it makes...

You know it makes sense;
http://www.cyclesector.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/278705500_3uvjo-m.jpg

Sorry mate, couldn't resist ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Apr-2009, 20:15
Replies: 17
Views: 4,672
Posted By Rattler
Oooohhhhh, risk /reward - sounds painful...

Oooohhhhh, risk /reward - sounds painful ;)

http://www.mtbtrailreview.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/collar-bone-xray.jpg ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 23:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,059
Posted By Rattler
June? Is that DSC Trackday month? That'll get my...

June? Is that DSC Trackday month? That'll get my Cadwell fix for the year. Thruxton is scary fast!!! - could be a busy month then ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 23:07
Replies: 9
Views: 2,059
Posted By Rattler
When's that?

When's that?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Mar-2009, 23:04
Replies: 17
Views: 4,672
Posted By Rattler
Sounds great - what sort of lap times were you...

Sounds great - what sort of lap times were you doing? What's a decent time around there?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 10:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By Rattler
Top work fella - great to see you out there...

Top work fella - great to see you out there...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Mar-2009, 00:21
Replies: 77
Views: 21,285
Posted By Rattler
Every little helps!!! ;) - but I missed a few...

Every little helps!!! ;) - but I missed a few tricks with not stripping the frame and wheels of paint though and many other ideas - I feel a book coming on!! :) If only I'd had another year!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2009, 23:37
Replies: 77
Views: 21,285
Posted By Rattler
I did get quite obsessed about reducing her...

I did get quite obsessed about reducing her weight its true. I was fortunate enough to be able to strip the bike right down and build her up from scratch and was able to remove anything that wasn't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2009, 19:59
Replies: 77
Views: 21,285
Posted By Rattler
Are you sure?

Are you sure?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2009, 13:19
Replies: 77
Views: 21,285
Posted By Rattler
I'm available on a consultancy basis for any...

I'm available on a consultancy basis for any interested parties;)

http://www.slim-my-ride.co.uk ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Mar-2009, 10:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,059
Posted By Rattler
Rattler's 2009 Donny report....“It’s not the way I planned it”…

Alternative titles….
…."a grid too far"……
…."best before 2009".....
…."2009: A pace odyssey"....

In truth I hadn’t intended to line up on a DD grid in 2009...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2009, 22:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,919
Posted By Rattler
Corsa for me - don't forget the pics when she's...

Corsa for me - don't forget the pics when she's done.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2009, 12:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By Rattler
.....they really are telling you something!!! ;)

.....they really are telling you something!!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2009, 19:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,897
Posted By Rattler
Those 2 were at Donny on Tues too, nice work if...

Those 2 were at Donny on Tues too, nice work if you can get it!!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2009, 19:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,380
Posted By Rattler
Clear as mud!!! ;)

Clear as mud!!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2009, 10:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,897
Posted By Rattler
Typical FE customer service - they stink. I avoid...

Typical FE customer service - they stink. I avoid Focused Events trackdays whenever possible.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2009, 10:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
Posted By Rattler
They look great though!!! ;) The only issue with...

They look great though!!! ;) The only issue with oil on the rear wheel seems to be if the filter becomes oiled up and unable to retain all of the excess.

Keeping the filter clean effectively...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2009, 21:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By Rattler
Not really, get the colours right and as long as...

Not really, get the colours right and as long as you don't take the pizz, you should be fine. Unless Skids has it on his new check list??? ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2009, 17:28
Replies: 57
Views: 10,616
Posted By Rattler
Oh yeh, it was only yesterday that I was using...

Oh yeh, it was only yesterday that I was using this new track exit too!!! - I'm slowly going barking!!! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2009, 16:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,288
Posted By Rattler
Its a Ducati fleece, it kinda connects me to the...

Its a Ducati fleece, it kinda connects me to the breed when I'm sans Duke !!! - anyway, what pics?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2009, 16:21
Replies: 57
Views: 10,616
Posted By Rattler
But 2 x 8 lap races back 2 back is a test for an...

But 2 x 8 lap races back 2 back is a test for an old bugga like me. Especially if I'm holding my breath as usual!!! ;)

Besides, at Donny don't they normally hold the previous race's riders out on...
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