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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Aug-2005, 16:57
Replies: 20
Views: 2,776
Posted By Steve M
I'm about 30 miles west of Derby, this morning...

I'm about 30 miles west of Derby, this morning they said it was going to be heavy showers - it's been sunny all day!!!!

Sat 3:00 pm - sunbathing on the inside of Redgate :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2005, 16:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By Steve M
miss miss sorry miss ;) I knew there was...

miss miss sorry miss ;)

I knew there was something I liked about August - KB posts a lot more.

see you Saturday Lisa

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Aug-2005, 15:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Posted By Steve M
cheers U2U on it's way. the money saved on the...

cheers

U2U on it's way.

the money saved on the ticket will go to Dibble for the Dave Harris Save the Children charity track evening

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Aug-2005, 15:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,605
Posted By Steve M
oh go then

oh go then
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2005, 13:05
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By Steve M
If you click on U2U at the top of the page, it...

If you click on U2U at the top of the page, it opens another page. Type in the name of who it's being sent to, in this case - webteam ask them to put a logo next to your name as you are a member and...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2005, 12:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By Steve M
First, welcome to the board. There are no rules...

First, welcome to the board.

There are no rules about this, I was just picking up on something that crops up from time to time and probably shouldn't have added it to this post, so it is perfectly...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Aug-2005, 12:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By Steve M
This post seems to be just the kind of thing some...

This post seems to be just the kind of thing some have been making a point about.
We have two people new to the board who are possibly not DSC members (no Logo next to username) who have managed to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2005, 15:48
Replies: 18
Views: 2,683
Posted By Steve M
It's for a round of the DSC Desmodue race series...

It's for a round of the DSC Desmodue race series (for more info see the Desmodue section of the board) and as Donington is about as close to the centre of the country as it gets, there will likely be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2005, 12:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By Steve M
Go make a big mug of Coffee, get comfy and read...

Go make a big mug of Coffee, get comfy and read this (http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=9910#pid81029)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2005, 11:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,683
Posted By Steve M
Welcome matey. If you fancy a decent ride this...

Welcome matey.

If you fancy a decent ride this weekend why not come to Donington and meet up with a load of like minded Ducati riders :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Aug-2005, 16:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,385
Posted By Steve M
JPM & Lily will be there It's a pity it...

JPM & Lily will be there

It's a pity it clashes with Donington:(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 14:25
Replies: 24
Views: 4,327
Posted By Steve M
Don't panic!!! There's someone on here (moto748...

Don't panic!!!

There's someone on here (moto748 I think) who has one with about 50,000 miles on it and seems to have much less trouble with it than the bikes that are hardly used. Might be worth...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Aug-2005, 13:17
Replies: 40
Views: 5,008
Posted By Steve M
timetable from the Donington website HERE...

timetable from the Donington website HERE (http://www.donington-park.co.uk/races/meeting.asp?dept=t&meeting=050813)
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Aug-2005, 10:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,509
Posted By Steve M
Hi Greg, welcome. MH900e, not many of those on...

Hi Greg, welcome.

MH900e, not many of those on here, do you get to use it much - what's it like?

See the home page for the (membership) form.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Aug-2005, 17:46
Replies: 45
Views: 9,514
Posted By Steve M
If the current owner doesn't pay the rest of the...

If the current owner doesn't pay the rest of the debt then the bike remains the property of the HP company and they can reposses it to sell on to cover the debt, with HP it is not owned by the keeper...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Aug-2005, 15:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By Steve M
ditto ;)

ditto ;)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Aug-2005, 14:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,860
Posted By Steve M
Rockingam CSS tomorrow

Looks like you've got the weather for it guys n gals.

Have a good day :burn:
Forum: Monsters 08-Aug-2005, 12:50
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
yep, my only concern is the 996 engine (rockers)....

yep, my only concern is the 996 engine (rockers). Would like a 998 engine, but what the hell:)
Forum: Monsters 08-Aug-2005, 12:07
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
Thanks all:sing:

Thanks all:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 16:04
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Steve M
carefull with those instructors Jon, you never...

carefull with those instructors Jon, you never know where they might pop up ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 15:37
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Steve M
2007 - that'll be the 1096 then. based on 999...

2007 - that'll be the 1096 then.

based on 999 with re-styled headlights and exhaust, with a petrol tank similar to 916 shape.

I'll be totally wrong of course ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 15:15
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Steve M
ooooooooooh no they're not

ooooooooooh no they're not
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 15:03
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Steve M
:lol: nice one Jon RCA - better get out of bed...

:lol: nice one Jon

RCA - better get out of bed the other side tomorrow mate ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 14:11
Replies: 50
Views: 15,541
Posted By Steve M
trail riding on an R1 - class

trail riding on an R1 - class
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 12:51
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
both looking good to me :)

both looking good to me :)
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 12:28
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
Rob. It was those pics that started me thinking...

Rob.

It was those pics that started me thinking of an S4r again :)

My right wrist really doesn't like sports bikes any more, so it will be an S4R or a 998/999 and Helibars.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Aug-2005, 12:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By Steve M
I'd have thought they have plenty in the...

I'd have thought they have plenty in the warehouse - everyone has bought the S ;)
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 12:02
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
Right foot. When I sat on one, the heat shield...

Right foot.

When I sat on one, the heat shield seemed to get in the way - it still had the standard exhaust on though.
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 11:50
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
C. I know what you mean about the plumbing and I...

C.

I know what you mean about the plumbing and I think the air cooled engines look better in a Monster, but I've only ever had 2V Ducatis so it's time for a change.

Thanks for the offer of a ride.
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 11:16
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
Woods have said I can test them back to back if...

Woods have said I can test them back to back if they have them in at the time ( Woods :) ). But I was wondering how people felt after owning one for a while - does the lack of wind protection become...
Forum: Monsters 05-Aug-2005, 11:00
Replies: 23
Views: 7,291
Posted By Steve M
S4R ~ what are they like to own?

What do you think of them?

How good are they?

Would be used for a couple of TDs per year too.

Oh yeah, how do you get your right foot on the peg?

Go on chaps, convince me it would be better than...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 18:03
Replies: 50
Views: 15,541
Posted By Steve M
what a berk ;) who was that? err - thanks for...

what a berk ;) who was that?

err - thanks for finding it Gill.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 17:58
Replies: 50
Views: 15,541
Posted By Steve M
:puzzled: seems to be plenty of good stuff going...

:puzzled: seems to be plenty of good stuff going on to me.


But - I saw a 2006 (yes 06) 999s yesterday - it looked superb, as well as a good few other Ducatis which their owners were having a good...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2005, 10:50
Replies: 96
Views: 25,873
Posted By Steve M
I think Marc Potter was the MCN road tester...

I think Marc Potter was the MCN road tester before Michael Neeves?

Dunno, but he's 'kin quick!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Aug-2005, 10:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,710
Posted By Steve M
I put a Maxton rear spring on mine and it made it...

I put a Maxton rear spring on mine and it made it loads better.
As for the performance, I find that while the bike feels plenty quick enough (for me) on the road, on the track it feels slow. At...
Forum: Monsters 02-Aug-2005, 15:16
Replies: 15
Views: 4,599
Posted By Steve M
It's a Ducati - hang him high ;)

It's a Ducati - hang him high ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2005, 12:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,597
Posted By Steve M
Ducati don't have to make anything like as many...

Ducati don't have to make anything like as many bikes to comply with the rules as they are classed a small volume manufacturer making it easier for them than it would be for the Japanese - can't see...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2005, 11:36
Replies: 15
Views: 2,597
Posted By Steve M
I think the 1100 idea is so that the 999 can stay...

I think the 1100 idea is so that the 999 can stay on the pace as the fours get quicker over time, or to give the same power as the 999 but in a lower state of tune so that they can run the same...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2005, 11:28
Replies: 96
Views: 25,873
Posted By Steve M
I'm sure he is capable of top 3, but is the...

I'm sure he is capable of top 3, but is the Numpty up to it at Donington?
It's going to be good finding out:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2005, 10:51
Replies: 96
Views: 25,873
Posted By Steve M
me too, but if Micheal can get the Numpty...

me too, but if Micheal can get the Numpty anywhere near the top 5 it will be a very good result.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Aug-2005, 17:55
Replies: 108
Views: 22,631
Posted By Steve M
Can't make this - but how do we Sponsor a rider,...

Can't make this - but how do we Sponsor a rider, what's involved?

Can we have an on line form?

[Edited on 1-8-2005 by Steve M]
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 17:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,161
Posted By Steve M
I doubt there is much price difference between a...

I doubt there is much price difference between a 2002 Sport or SuperSport but it does sound like you've got a sport - matt black - single disc - the Supersport came with 2 discs and are never matt...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 16:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,161
Posted By Steve M
It's probably one of these - Click here...

It's probably one of these - Click here (http://www.ducati.com/my2002/ducatiModel.jhtml?modelName=750Sport)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 16:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,161
Posted By Steve M
Hi mate. It sounds like the bike is a...

Hi mate.

It sounds like the bike is a "Dark". These are not much different than the SS, they have lower spec parts to make them a bit cheaper. And I think they are called a Sport rather than a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Aug-2005, 14:20
Replies: 96
Views: 25,873
Posted By Steve M
Michael Neeves in DD at Donington

Just for any one that didn't know about this, see HERE (http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatiuk/news/detail.jhtml?newsId=8381)

[Edited on 3-8-2005 by Steve M]
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 12:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,240
Posted By Steve M
Thanks Jon. we'll sort something next Wed'. bet...

Thanks Jon. we'll sort something next Wed'.

bet I still bottle it through the Goose though !! still I've got a year 'till TA6 to figure out what to try.

really looking forward to Oulton now - that...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Jul-2005, 10:58
Replies: 22
Views: 4,240
Posted By Steve M
Twist of the wrist books

Have you got them?

How good are they, and is it best to get both?

Thanks
Steve.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2005, 18:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,455
Posted By Steve M
Good points Jon. I did the Ducati Experience at...

Good points Jon.
I did the Ducati Experience at Cadwell with 1 to 1 instruction and it improved things quite a bit, I just followed the instructor and trusted it would be ok, but it never felt right...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2005, 17:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,455
Posted By Steve M
Going quick on parts of a circuit you don\'t like???

I guess most of us have sections of tracks we find easy and bits that leave us head scratching?
For me, I just can't get through the Gooseneck at Cadwell very well at all, I know the line to take but...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jul-2005, 14:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,806
Posted By Steve M
How about swapping the tyres for something with...

How about swapping the tyres for something with more tread pattern in them, if only for the period in which you do the race school? I was suprised at how much grip I was getting in the wet from my...
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