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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Oct-2005, 20:12
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
So you liked the circuit then? I'm currently...

So you liked the circuit then? I'm currently hanging in the balance between January skiing or an early return to Jerez....Let me know if there's space and if you decide to go Jon, if there's a DSC...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Oct-2005, 00:19
Replies: 31
Views: 7,062
Posted By Ian Harris
H'mmm, I'm sure that there will be someone along...

H'mmm, I'm sure that there will be someone along soon who's better qualified than me to comment on mountain bikes , as I'm an old "roadie", but one common problem is adusting the axle so its too...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 12:13
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Oh...one thing I should say, with the open...

Oh...one thing I should say, with the open pitlane, I was going out, doing short sessions (10 - 15 mins) then coming back in again, so the wear probably wasn't as bad as if I was doing fewer, longer...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 12:07
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Pretty well, I did the first day and a bit on my...

Pretty well, I did the first day and a bit on my old BT014s, they were tearing up a bit at 31/31, but they only really lost their shape on the second day. Then I stuck on some new Diablo Corsas (180...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2005, 11:54
Replies: 34
Views: 8,503
Posted By Ian Harris
I heard that it helps with turn-in...just that...

I heard that it helps with turn-in...just that little bit of extra weight above the centre of mass works wonders!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 11:37
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
If its the same people (MotoFreight , based in...

If its the same people (MotoFreight , based in Diss), you do not need your own tie-downs. I didn't hang around to see exactly how the bikes were secured (mine was due to be collected at 10.30 on a...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 11:02
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Jon, you are going to love it!!! The two left...

Jon, you are going to love it!!! The two left handers after the back straight are just awesome, and the two right handers before the start/finish straight are absolutely magic, what a laugh :lol:

I...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 10:00
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Oh, a couple of other things...outside the...

Oh, a couple of other things...outside the hotel, no-one spoke a single word of English...not taxi drivers, not coach drivers, not bar staff, not anyone...so, if you want anything out of the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Sep-2005, 09:13
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Jerez 21st - 24th September Report What an...

Jerez 21st - 24th September Report

What an awesome track, anyone going out with 100% who hasn't been to Jerez before is in for a real treat! Temperature was 31 -32 for all three days, and the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Sep-2005, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Ian Harris
Andy, I've got some BT014's that are on their...

Andy, I've got some BT014's that are on their last legs at the moment, but I'll be getting a set of Diablo Corsas on as quickly as I can when I get out there....Definitely counting the days now. If...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Sep-2005, 16:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Ian Harris
Jerez-bound with Focused Events on Tuesday......

Jerez-bound with Focused Events on Tuesday... Forecast for the week 29 - 31 C and sunny :D And back in time for TA5 :D :D
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Sep-2005, 16:05
Replies: 32
Views: 4,720
Posted By Ian Harris
Quite agree that there is nothing inherently...

Quite agree that there is nothing inherently wrong with having all the bells and whistles, and pottering around in the novices on Wets, but the situation I was remarking on was a bloke who was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Sep-2005, 15:27
Replies: 32
Views: 4,720
Posted By Ian Harris
Now, that's scary! I've had a few people...

Now, that's scary! I've had a few people "close pass" me, but I've never felt that it was anything other than a faster rider making, at worst, a slight error in judgement. The idea that some t055er...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 09-Sep-2005, 14:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,309
Posted By Ian Harris
Basically, the insurers see the No Claims...

Basically, the insurers see the No Claims Discount as a completely seperate entity to the premium itself...If you make a claim, the premium goes up - the NCD just decides what percentage of the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Sep-2005, 10:27
Replies: 20
Views: 4,072
Posted By Ian Harris
Does anyone know what the situation/cost re:...

Does anyone know what the situation/cost re: car-parking is? My bike's being collected for transportation to Jerez on Saturday night, so its either car or push-bike for me :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Sep-2005, 08:51
Replies: 10
Views: 4,152
Posted By Ian Harris
I've gone for the cheap...

I've gone for the cheap option:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/916-996-998-748-749-999-Ducati-4-x-Crash-Bobbins_W0QQitemZ7998273288QQcategoryZ25626QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or a more upmarket...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2005, 13:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,152
Posted By Ian Harris
Sorry...link should...

Sorry...link should be:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=22100
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2005, 13:50
Replies: 10
Views: 4,152
Posted By Ian Harris
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php3?M=70 ...

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php3?M=70

Consensus seems to be that crash bungs and Ducati tubular steel frames are a dubious pairing at best.

After lowsiding on the "cheap" side (no...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Sep-2005, 00:23
Replies: 36
Views: 6,429
Posted By Ian Harris
Just a thought, but if you were going to give up...

Just a thought, but if you were going to give up riding altogether, I would say sell the 749 and swallow the loss...the last thing you need at the moment is "Shall I sell it? Shall I keep it "...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Sep-2005, 21:57
Replies: 25
Views: 3,155
Posted By Ian Harris
I heard a rumour that Pro-Twins might have one!

I heard a rumour that Pro-Twins might have one!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Sep-2005, 12:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ian Harris
5.30 ? Still at work ? On a Monday? Its all come...

5.30 ? Still at work ? On a Monday? Its all come as a bit of a shock, I'm normally safely back South of the river by that time!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Sep-2005, 11:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ian Harris
AAGGGGHHH...meetings at work till 5.30 :( have...

AAGGGGHHH...meetings at work till 5.30 :( have a good one guys.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Sep-2005, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Cheers! I thought there was a 50/50 chance I'd...

Cheers! I thought there was a 50/50 chance I'd get "sniped", but got away with it :) Thanks again for all the advice...Deej, I'll let you know how I get on with it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Sep-2005, 10:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Yeah, won it for £410, which was the starting...

Yeah, won it for £410, which was the starting price. He's down in East Sussex so, hopefully, I'll pick it up this weekend....then the fun starts when I try to fit it!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Sep-2005, 22:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ian Harris
Ahhh, just thought...work from home ...07.30 till...

Ahhh, just thought...work from home ...07.30 till 16.00...jump in van, at the circuit by 16.30...job done.

If they've still got places left tomorrow, I'm in.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Sep-2005, 22:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ian Harris
Hmmm, I'd love to do it, but I don't think I can...

Hmmm, I'd love to do it, but I don't think I can get out of work early enough to make it...does anyone know what time the briefing is? 5.00?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 22:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Thanks for that Info Jon.... I'll take a...

Thanks for that Info Jon.... I'll take a calculated risk on the bid...don't think I'll stay up to 2 am, if an insomniac out bids me, so be it!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 21:55
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Another quick question...the Ducati Corse Slipper...

Another quick question...the Ducati Corse Slipper listing on ebay says:

"YOU WILL NEED TO GET A NUT AND SHORT SPACER FROM YOUR DUCATI DEALER IF YOU ARE FITTING TO STANDARD ROAD BIKE ( PART...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 13:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Many thanks for those responses...now I just have...

Many thanks for those responses...now I just have to decide which one to get...I'll check whether the original one I saw has bearings, as suggested.
Cheers, Ian
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Sep-2005, 12:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By Ian Harris
Sorry...Another Slipper Clutch Question

After some truly horrendous downshifts on last Monday's sodden Brand's trackday, I have decided that a slipper clutch is required ASAP. can anyone who knows about these things tell me if the mounting...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Aug-2005, 09:57
Replies: 108
Views: 22,631
Posted By Ian Harris
No idea yet...I would think it will take several...

No idea yet...I would think it will take several weeks before all the sponsorship gets sent in. Hopefully Focused Events will let us know after a reasonable period
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2005, 13:50
Replies: 36
Views: 6,429
Posted By Ian Harris
Ian, Very sorry to hear about your health...

Ian,

Very sorry to hear about your health problems. I contracted (caught? acquired? Whatever) ME back in 1996. It took me over 5 years to get back to anywhere near the state I was in before-hand,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 08:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,392
Posted By Ian Harris
Thanks Gary...I'll nip down to D0bles and see...

Thanks Gary...I'll nip down to D0bles and see what the score is.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 00:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By Ian Harris
Fairing Repair

Looking for suggestions on re-spraying a fibreglass fairing panel.

Following a "major muppet moment" coming out of Druids, my R/H track side panel is looking a bit "shop-soiled". Structurally, its...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Aug-2005, 00:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,392
Posted By Ian Harris
Many apologies for "Thread Hi-Jack", ...

Many apologies for "Thread Hi-Jack", but I would add my recommendation for the MAC course...I did one when I bought my VTR, and would love to do another on the 996 ...Gaz, how do you go about...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 13:54
Replies: 24
Views: 3,501
Posted By Ian Harris
Yes, that's right...on the 996, they are just ...

Yes, that's right...on the 996, they are just held in place by the DZUs
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Aug-2005, 13:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,501
Posted By Ian Harris
Might be a bit tricky to get hold of some...

Might be a bit tricky to get hold of some originals, but they wouldn't be too tricky to make, basically, they're just a couple of pieces of mesh with two holes for the DZUs to go through.

If you...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Aug-2005, 20:36
Replies: 15
Views: 5,309
Posted By Ian Harris
Not all insurers offer the option of a protected...

Not all insurers offer the option of a protected NCB but, if they do, they will normally offer it against the "proof of claims entitlement" document an insurer is obliged to give you when your...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Aug-2005, 13:21
Replies: 15
Views: 5,309
Posted By Ian Harris
Years back I had a short contract with one of the...

Years back I had a short contract with one of the big "Direct" Insurers, and it was quite an eye-opener. Protecting your No-Claims is definitely worth it but, if you have a claim, your next premium...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2005, 00:08
Replies: 23
Views: 3,247
Posted By Ian Harris
Dave Harris \"Riders For Health\" Sponsored Swim

Just got back from Dave's "Memorial" trackday and, happily, everyone is still in one piece...one or two cases of gravel - rash, but that was hardly surprising considering the conditions, which were...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2005, 13:23
Replies: 20
Views: 2,521
Posted By Ian Harris
Many thanks for the offer, but I have a three...

Many thanks for the offer, but I have a three stage strategy:
1/ Go down from Inters to Novices
2/ Do the sighting laps to secure sponsorship
3/ Miss calls to subsequent sessions due to over-loud...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2005, 13:11
Replies: 20
Views: 2,521
Posted By Ian Harris
Is it too late to borrow the "lean...

Is it too late to borrow the "lean machine" from the CSS? I'm being sponsored "not to fall off" and its all looking a bit pear-shaped at the moment.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Aug-2005, 08:56
Replies: 32
Views: 3,921
Posted By Ian Harris
I'm doing Focused Events to Jerez on 20th Sept....

I'm doing Focused Events to Jerez on 20th Sept. When I worked it out, costs ended up pretty much the same for me as 100% Bikes (I need the tyres). Only 3 days on track, but I reckon that will be...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Aug-2005, 16:26
Replies: 44
Views: 7,899
Posted By Ian Harris
That would be excellent, one trip up Norf to do...

That would be excellent, one trip up Norf to do both circuits
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Aug-2005, 16:25
Replies: 44
Views: 7,899
Posted By Ian Harris
Ditto on all counts!

Ditto on all counts!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Aug-2005, 23:55
Replies: 58
Views: 18,357
Posted By Ian Harris
Yeah, any chance of an on-line list of some sort?...

Yeah, any chance of an on-line list of some sort? I sent form & cheque off ages ago but, since then, I have had about six items lost in the post and all these "Your postman is a kleptomaniac psycho...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 23:42
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Ian Harris
Haven't seen too many 998R's around, those that I...

Haven't seen too many 998R's around, those that I have seen were about £12,000 - £12,500. There seem to be a few more 996R's about... I paid £10,500 for mine (6,000 miles, FSH 1 Year Factory warranty...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2005, 23:14
Replies: 89
Views: 17,608
Posted By Ian Harris
Ooooh, that's a little bit harsh! It might not be...

Ooooh, that's a little bit harsh! It might not be an oil painting, but likening it to a Volvo :o

Of course, the trouble with Volvos is that they did all their designing on an "etch a sketch", and it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 23:04
Replies: 50
Views: 15,541
Posted By Ian Harris
I know I could have bought a new GSXR1000K5 plus...

I know I could have bought a new GSXR1000K5 plus a 2nd hand Bandit to commute on for what I paid for my 996, but I've wanted a Duke since the 1970's 250 and 350 Desmo singles and, when they put the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Aug-2005, 14:51
Replies: 92
Views: 24,144
Posted By Ian Harris
Definitely.... there is no such thing as a free...

Definitely.... there is no such thing as a free lunch. When I costed the two out, it basically came to a similar amount... just a straight choice between an extra day's tracktime against a new pair...
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