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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-May-2006, 00:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,118
Posted By philthy
Hellooo FG1 Welcome and as is the custom I'll...

Hellooo FG1

Welcome and as is the custom I'll have a small white wine while you are at the bar.

Where are you located?




[Edited on 26-5-2006 by philthy]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 00:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,634
Posted By philthy
If you want good friendly service in the area...

If you want good friendly service in the area just contact Woods at Abergele. I've always found them to be helpfull and reasonably priced.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-May-2006, 20:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,889
Posted By philthy
I think it's to do with lack of driver training,...

I think it's to do with lack of driver training, lack of driver awareness and people having a false sense of security due to being coccooned in their 4wd or air bag / safety cell protected lounge on...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 26-May-2006, 19:10
Replies: 22
Views: 23,188
Posted By philthy
Are you thinking that the owner still has the...

Are you thinking that the owner still has the bike and can't find his keys, or may be away and be unaware that the bike is missing?

Or can't you say?
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 07:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,515
Posted By philthy
Where are you staying while in the u.k.? There...

Where are you staying while in the u.k.? There may be a dealer nearby who can get you one while you are here. How long are you staying for?

Phil
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-May-2006, 17:32
Replies: 12
Views: 3,712
Posted By philthy
Kneed You've obviously got to that age when you...

Kneed

You've obviously got to that age when you start listening to radio 2 too much.

You will shortly develop a bad back, stiff knees, urinary problems and start saying to people " It wasn't like...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 06:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,042
Posted By philthy
Do you mean to say that you will get more for the...

Do you mean to say that you will get more for the bike if you break it than if you sell it complete?

I can't get my head around that one:puzzled:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 06:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,815
Posted By philthy
To quote a phrase from the salesmans...

To quote a phrase from the salesmans handbook....

''Don't worry sir, they all do that.'':D

[Edited on 13-5-2006 by philthy]
Forum: 851 / 888 13-May-2006, 06:36
Replies: 15
Views: 4,720
Posted By philthy
I just assumed you have kids and had got used to...

I just assumed you have kids and had got used to asking a question at least 3 times ( getting louder each time ) before you get a response from one of them:lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-May-2006, 23:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,054
Posted By philthy
Shame on you:saint::D

Shame on you:saint::D
Forum: 851 / 888 10-May-2006, 10:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,712
Posted By philthy
I had the same problem with my 851. It too had...

I had the same problem with my 851. It too had been raced and must have been set up for a 20 stone rider. As I'm only 10 and a half stone wringing wet this was a big problem. It was like there was no...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2006, 22:17
Replies: 37
Views: 7,914
Posted By philthy
Make that two if you will old chap. Thank you and...

Make that two if you will old chap. Thank you and welcome.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-May-2006, 22:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,717
Posted By philthy
My mate does that on his harley with modified (...

My mate does that on his harley with modified ( extended ) forks and 3 foot apehangers. They never ask him what he's done to the bike because they've gone into a state of absoloute shock:lol::lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-May-2006, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 3,717
Posted By philthy
In the same vein as other comments above One...

In the same vein as other comments above

One option would be to forget about tuning the bike and sort out the suspension / brakes with better components and then take advanced riding lessons. (...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-May-2006, 21:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,988
Posted By philthy
I know we all like to look after our ducatis but...

I know we all like to look after our ducatis but maybe a razor wire topped 12 foot mesh fence is going a bit far. Is the fence electrified too?:o

Nice bike though.:D

[Edited on 6-5-2006 by philthy]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 18:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,239
Posted By philthy
OOh goody...an oil thread. Any advice would be...

OOh goody...an oil thread. Any advice would be appreciated on the following.

I've just had the cam belts done on the 851 after a long lay up and was about to do an oil change. I thought I would do...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 05-May-2006, 18:20
Replies: 18
Views: 8,443
Posted By philthy
OOh goody...an oil thread. Any advice would be...

OOh goody...an oil thread. Any advice would be appreciated on the following.

I've just had the cam belts done on the 851 after a long lay up and was about to do an oil change. I thought I would do...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-May-2006, 14:41
Replies: 49
Views: 10,661
Posted By philthy
Rob So that's 851...

Rob

So that's

851 Neil
8heaven
keith888
Jools
Jasper
Nattyboy
Forum: 851 / 888 02-May-2006, 17:36
Replies: 49
Views: 10,661
Posted By philthy
Can't do week-days so that date's fine by me. Or...

Can't do week-days so that date's fine by me.

Or 24th June if that suits everyone else.

[Edited on 2-5-2006 by philthy]
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 23:10
Replies: 49
Views: 10,661
Posted By philthy
Sorry:( But you hadn't said you were...

Sorry:(

But you hadn't said you were going

Ommission now corrected.:D
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 22:27
Replies: 49
Views: 10,661
Posted By philthy
Rob So that's 851...

Rob

So that's

851 Neil
8heaven
keith888
Jools
Jasper
Nattyboy
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-May-2006, 21:27
Replies: 25
Views: 5,632
Posted By philthy
Poor bloke....He'll probably run into the back of...

Poor bloke....He'll probably run into the back of something while he's trying to remember all that:lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-May-2006, 18:59
Replies: 62
Views: 19,242
Posted By philthy
Zaker Bet you didn't expect this much...

Zaker

Bet you didn't expect this much 'discussion' when you made your post:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 14:10
Replies: 62
Views: 19,242
Posted By philthy
I probably was talking bo*****s ( I have a...

I probably was talking bo*****s ( I have a standard to keep up you know ) but not in the context of a safety issue. I suppose one reason people fit small plates ( Other than to look good ) is so...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Apr-2006, 02:32
Replies: 22
Views: 8,066
Posted By philthy
Neil Don't worry about the I.O.M. you'll get...

Neil

Don't worry about the I.O.M. you'll get away with anything there....except speeding....a big no no.

I'm jealous of your trip though.

Where are you sailing from?

Phil
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2006, 02:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,632
Posted By philthy
So...all you've got to do is Move your upper...

So...all you've got to do is

Move your upper body weight forward
Lower your head
Put your chin on your right hand
Drop your inside shoulder
Move your bum back into the seat a touch
Get your body...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 01:52
Replies: 62
Views: 19,242
Posted By philthy
WHY oh WHY do bikers have this MASSIVE thing...

WHY oh WHY do bikers have this MASSIVE thing about small plates?

And then WHINGE when the police stop them?

It's a bit like walking up to the biggest scumbag in a pub and calling him a w****r and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 15:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,801
Posted By philthy
Paul The cooling fan is working I...

Paul

The cooling fan is working I assume:puzzled:

Phil
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Apr-2006, 23:10
Replies: 47
Views: 12,647
Posted By philthy
I can imagine the excitement of participating but...

I can imagine the excitement of participating but also I can imagine what may stop someone

1. Cost....£2000 for a second bike is a lot of money for many of us + travel + cost of trailer or hire of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2006, 21:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,667
Posted By philthy
In my day you could get any bike to start using a...

In my day you could get any bike to start using a piece of silver paper off a fag packet. So this is progress?;)
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 23:24
Replies: 22
Views: 8,066
Posted By philthy
I think that unless you have a letter from your...

I think that unless you have a letter from your local force stating that the machine is legal without lights then a police officer can use his discretion and report you.

At the end of the day all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2006, 23:02
Replies: 32
Views: 6,974
Posted By philthy
Cipi If it makes you feel any better it's not...

Cipi

If it makes you feel any better it's not just a ducati that can do this to you.

A few years ago I was offered a go on a triumph 955 which I declined as I only had tpf&t and the bike was...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Apr-2006, 22:50
Replies: 1
Views: 2,349
Posted By philthy
Andrew If you're worried about the bike falling...

Andrew

If you're worried about the bike falling off the side of the plank simply put two planks side by side and nail a couple of pieces of 3'' x 2'' timber across them.

Don't forget to turn the...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 22:32
Replies: 50
Views: 14,733
Posted By philthy
Tell me if I'm wrong but it now looks like you've...

Tell me if I'm wrong but it now looks like you've got a decent amount of torque from 2000 rpm whereas before it was from 3000 rpm. That should make a difference to the ride straight away. For me...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 00:49
Replies: 22
Views: 8,066
Posted By philthy
Neil Hope you got that in writing:D Dan It...

Neil

Hope you got that in writing:D

Dan

It might save you a fine off the boys in blue if you do a search on the sporting club message board for 'daylight mot'


Phil
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 23:57
Replies: 50
Views: 14,733
Posted By philthy
That's about 4 bhp more than my 82 katana...

That's about 4 bhp more than my 82 katana 1000.

Your r6 may steer slightly quicker however. The words supertanker and katana are occassionally mentioned in the same sentence:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 23:42
Replies: 28
Views: 6,137
Posted By philthy
Rose tinted ones help :lol::lol:

Rose tinted ones help :lol::lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Apr-2006, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By philthy
Tonio MY 851 is an import ( Yes I know they are...

Tonio

MY 851 is an import ( Yes I know they are all imports - you chaps know perfectly well what I mean :D) and dips the wrong way. My MOT tester passes it with ( red ) insulating tape on the glass...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 18:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,214
Posted By philthy
Do we actually make anything in this country any...

Do we actually make anything in this country any more?

Surely in a country with a population of over 60 million people we could manage to make a mudguard?:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2006, 21:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,138
Posted By philthy
I am about to do an oil change and was going to...

I am about to do an oil change and was going to use halfords synthetic 5/40 for a few hundred miles to flush any rubbish out of the system before changing to a better oil such as shell oil.

Is it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Apr-2006, 17:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,453
Posted By philthy
Tax disc? Wot's one of them then?:lol::lol:

Tax disc? Wot's one of them then?:lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2006, 09:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By philthy
Yep......The words ducati, cash and weep do...

Yep......The words ducati, cash and weep do strike a chord don't they?:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2006, 00:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By philthy
Just wait until the oil drips on to your discs!...

Just wait until the oil drips on to your discs! Thats an even more interesting scenario!

When I was a callow youth I used to drain all the oil out when this happened and carry on riding ;) However...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Mar-2006, 19:30
Replies: 49
Views: 10,661
Posted By philthy
Just a thought....would it be worth doing a...

Just a thought....would it be worth doing a thread asking everyone who has an 851/888 to post their details so we could find out how many owners there are who watch / post here?

Also, is it worth...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2006, 19:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By philthy
I had assumed that the padding was to protect...

I had assumed that the padding was to protect Lord Rattlers no doubt ample ' Crown Jewels' in case of a mishap.:lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Mar-2006, 15:41
Replies: 17
Views: 3,327
Posted By philthy
I for one agree. If you see an attractive woman...

I for one agree.

If you see an attractive woman wearing a red jacket then odds on her skirt / trousers will be black. Have you ever seen an attractive woman wearing a red jacket and blue trousers...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 17:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,849
Posted By philthy
Unless you're stopped by the North Wales cops....

Unless you're stopped by the North Wales cops. They don't use rulers round here, they use micrometers!:o:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2006, 22:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,849
Posted By philthy
Tut tut....what happened to your forward...

Tut tut....what happened to your forward observation skills?:D
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2006, 22:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,849
Posted By philthy
Kept mine standard so no '' Good morning sir . Do...

Kept mine standard so no '' Good morning sir . Do you know why I've stopped you?

:saint:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Mar-2006, 00:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By philthy
Tonio Go to the search option and type in...

Tonio

Go to the search option and type in Cleaning brakes. It's all gone wrong.

That post should be of help.

Sorry I'm a Dimbo heres the link...
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