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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 18:42
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
I would be very happy if I would be that quick...

I would be very happy if I would be that quick but I am getting a bit slower each round while others are getting quicker so think I might be a little bit further down the order this time. I would be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 17:57
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Snet fast lap predictions?

Just wondering what the general opinion is about fastest lap time that the likes of Ron and Phil might be posting come Saturday?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2011, 15:28
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By Simps
Yep... the lids are not on their website but they...

Yep... the lids are not on their website but they do have them, thats why I gave the details of that branch. They were all moved to Hanger Lane for a special promotion (which is where I stopped in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jun-2011, 14:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By Simps
Need a new Lid? Nolan/X-lite X-802 bargin at Infinity

My pair of offs at Anglesey brought the total number of impacts on my helmet to 7 and judging by the cracks & small holes in the outer shell its life saving days were behind it!

I was going to go...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 19:03
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Lucia and I live in NW London so pretty much the...

Lucia and I live in NW London so pretty much the same journey as Ron's journey.... Except I always get there quicker cause Im always in a rent-a-van :roll:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 18:47
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
:saint: I have booked to go but then I also...

:saint:

I have booked to go but then I also booked and paid for Brands, Mallory and Anglesey and of those I only made 1 sesson of the Brands practice, so no guarantees! :confused:

However, from...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 16:55
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
Usually do my own thing in Qually, but you are...

Usually do my own thing in Qually, but you are welcome to follow me when I come by mate ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 11:40
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
Bling brake.....singlular! Judging from the...

Bling brake.....singlular! Judging from the result of my out-breaking move at Anglesey perhaps I would be better sticking with going round the outside on the fast corners, which is where 99% of my...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 11:04
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
You might be right, think I might have to stay...

You might be right, think I might have to stay for the Sunday races and see if I cant part you from the big cup. :p

Also Phil will be 2 points off me rather than 4 with 2 dropped. So if...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 10:34
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
:lol: looks like it is lucky number 9th!

:lol: looks like it is lucky number 9th!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jun-2011, 10:30
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
I was actually going to opt out as I thought it...

I was actually going to opt out as I thought it was based on championship points and that I would be a bit hard to catch. However, after looking at the board I am now chowing down on a particularly...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 10:45
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
No machismo here from my side and cerainly no...

No machismo here from my side and cerainly no handbags at dawn, I like racing but not enough to ruin my Gucci man bag!

My intention was not to ruin a friendships over forum chatter and I wasnt...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 02:14
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
I brought this up as a general comment on how...

I brought this up as a general comment on how split grids affect the racing dynamic and by starting A off earlier then this would only worsen. Class A winner would get to their chequered flag even...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 01:06
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
So you PUBLICALLY belittle the winner of Sundays...

So you PUBLICALLY belittle the winner of Sundays race by saying "What is the point of winning a race with 7 (class B) and 4 (class A) bikes on the grid". But if I give an example of a similarly rude...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jun-2011, 00:45
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
Sadly not. The total "Time" for Jimbo...

Sadly not. The total "Time" for Jimbo was 18:05.463 for 18 laps and mine was 17.05.016 but for for 17 laps.

Just to be a geek I looked up the lap chart. However, as I mentioned I have one lap...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2011, 23:45
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
I am not happy paying for the 3rd race and I...

I am not happy paying for the 3rd race and I agree if it is non point scoring it should be on the Saturday and not the Sunday. Folk can then use it as a test if they want to do it.

Have the rules...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2011, 21:34
Replies: 40
Views: 5,629
Posted By Simps
Personally think it worked quite well and it...

Personally think it worked quite well and it could give others a chance to race for podium if top 3 clear off.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jun-2011, 10:09
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Well it's not just the majority of tracks that...

Well it's not just the majority of tracks that are south of Manchester, but also the majority of England, perhaps 3/4 is South of Manchester. Throw in economics, demographics and access and it makes...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jun-2011, 19:10
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Missed it, only watched Brands. Was it carnage?

Missed it, only watched Brands. Was it carnage?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jun-2011, 19:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,789
Posted By Simps
Yes quite right! I am going to try and do my best...

Yes quite right! I am going to try and do my best to keep it the right way up for the remaining rounds.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jun-2011, 18:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,789
Posted By Simps
Tyres...

Tyres work....

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae143/hughsimps/RYE_1498.jpg

Im thinking about getting some decals for the underside of the bellypan. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jun-2011, 18:14
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Wish I hadnt said anything now! I think the...

Wish I hadnt said anything now!

I think the tracks are all good.
Class B is packed.

Just Class A numbers were a bit low and thought that we might be able to inject some renewed interest by...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-May-2011, 11:43
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
I agree, what I think is class B should stay...

I agree, what I think is class B should stay exactly how it is but that class A should be a definite step up / forward. Be a novice in class b a couple of years, get a taste for racing but are too...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-May-2011, 20:27
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Think that's the same for lots of people and also...

Think that's the same for lots of people and also the reason why we can do ok on trackdays with the big bikes.

Generally the average Joe on his 848 will only outgun me on the straight and by that I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2011, 22:04
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Perhaps this chap could build us a bunch of bikes...

Perhaps this chap could build us a bunch of bikes for a series...


http://www.corseperformance.co.uk/projects/15-heritage
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2011, 22:03
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Would suit me, had a jump on the scales this...

Would suit me, had a jump on the scales this morning to see Im the wrong side of 14 1/2 stone.

If I were 15 years younger, 1/2 my weight and about a foot shorter I would have liked to try and do...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2011, 19:44
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Last March I bought a 748 with an 853 conversion,...

Last March I bought a 748 with an 853 conversion, which wouldnt be good in this instance, but that came with mag wheels and 20k on the clock. I paid £2100 for it. I rode it around London last...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-May-2011, 18:44
Replies: 120
Views: 32,961
Posted By Simps
Desmo Due 2012...discuss

possibly been discussed at length in the past, but just wondered whether anyone else feels that a change to the DD format in 2012 might be a good thing?

In December after being told by my mate...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2011, 20:44
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
... wont be able to keep me out of the main...

... wont be able to keep me out of the main championship though :burn:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2011, 20:38
Replies: 76
Views: 19,923
Posted By Simps
For what it matters Ron is right in that I have...

For what it matters Ron is right in that I have only ever raced once in any series and that was for one round in 2008 at Oulton Park.

Back then I was a proper novice though! Only had my bike...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-May-2011, 08:59
Replies: 60
Views: 12,285
Posted By Simps
Its my PMA. You can't get this from a drink......

Its my PMA.
You can't get this from a drink... I got it from Kriss Akabusi.

Positive Mental Attitude ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-May-2011, 21:32
Replies: 60
Views: 12,285
Posted By Simps
I have been worried about 3 straight days because...

I have been worried about 3 straight days because work is so crazy for me at the moment so its welcome news to me and I very much doubt I will be there on the Sunday. :(

Friday to learn the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2011, 19:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,253
Posted By Simps
On the last or 2nd to last lap on race 2 mid way...

On the last or 2nd to last lap on race 2 mid way round Gerrards, pretty much full throttle my rear had a bit of a slide and I thought to myself.... ok then these tyres do have a limit!

I could be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Apr-2011, 18:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,253
Posted By Simps
I agree and I think I did most of my overtaking...

I agree and I think I did most of my overtaking in race one in Gerrards when coming from the back, the trick with Gerrards is to enter at a good pace and exit on full throttle, for most of us mere...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Apr-2011, 19:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,047
Posted By Simps
I was going to suggest that the only training...

I was going to suggest that the only training required would be for your mechanic!! There is a college in London that does motorbike maintenance and repair course in the evenings...:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Apr-2011, 10:19
Replies: 60
Views: 12,285
Posted By Simps
I vote for 3 championship races. I dont want to...

I vote for 3 championship races. I dont want to put my bike under stress for 18 laps for a qualifying or a non championship race. After seeing how so many of the top bikes out there have died...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Apr-2011, 10:14
Replies: 60
Views: 12,285
Posted By Simps
Then how come I was following you around Mallory...

Then how come I was following you around Mallory for 17 Laps?!?!? ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Apr-2011, 20:27
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
The print out from the track shows 9th and 9th? ...

The print out from the track shows 9th and 9th? Am I missing something?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Apr-2011, 08:28
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
Sounds like you are actually agreeing with me...

Sounds like you are actually agreeing with me because 'total points' would have included the two results you dropped. Also saying by looking at the points in this way I am handing people the season...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Apr-2011, 21:35
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
I must have had a few too many beers in the sun...

I must have had a few too many beers in the sun cause I don't get this! As we move forward round by round isn't the only thing that's important is your results less the bottom 2? Total points mean...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2011, 19:39
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
Think the length of time the lights were on at...

Think the length of time the lights were on at Mallory caught a few guys out. In race 1 I was so far back on the grid I could barely see them! :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2011, 16:45
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
I copied Jolleys list on a previous post and I...

I copied Jolleys list on a previous post and I think these numbers were actually points not race numbers. I have deleted them all now because I cant be bothered to change everyones. :frog:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2011, 16:44
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
Just to be girlie about it I think it should be I...

Just to be girlie about it I think it should be I that had Jimbos 3rd after his jump start, but he was saved by the pace of Neal A to end the race and stop it going to me getting a final lap time...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2011, 14:00
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
As we all must drop a set of result you are still...

As we all must drop a set of result you are still in joint 1st with Phil and Kev so its all good for you!

I am all good with 1st & 3rd, I would have preferred to have that 2nd at Mallory and be up...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2011, 00:56
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
Yes sir, quite right sir. Ive changed it here...

Yes sir, quite right sir. Ive changed it here and above.

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae143/hughsimps/Standing-2.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Apr-2011, 22:32
Replies: 38
Views: 4,940
Posted By Simps
http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae143/hughsimps...

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae143/hughsimps/Standing-2.jpg

Think this is about right, hope it helps! 'Total' is the overall points at the moment and 'Best' is the points with the two lowest...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Apr-2011, 18:56
Replies: 23
Views: 3,772
Posted By Simps
Mate that really is some Awesome talk right...

Mate that really is some Awesome talk right there! But I don't necessarily disagree. Just looked at your results last year and other than your Mallory result being the same :eek: your best result...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 18:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,772
Posted By Simps
I was the first person to be impressed with your...

I was the first person to be impressed with your fastest lap!!! :eek:

Now you KNOW that you can do that you have to put in that level of effort EVERY lap, not just the one to catch someone,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 18:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By Simps
Great Video... thanks very much for that. What...

Great Video... thanks very much for that. What camera do you use? I was pleased to see how I was riding and got a chance to watch myself a bit from 3:41.

I started in last place as I arrived late...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Apr-2011, 17:09
Replies: 23
Views: 3,772
Posted By Simps
Sounds like the free phone Jolley advice hotline...

Sounds like the free phone Jolley advice hotline might be closing down until the end of the race season?

Im not too tall to race look at Camier... when he stays on the bike he is real good! And...
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