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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2006, 03:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,736
Posted By Griff 64
Cadwell 26th March.Somedays are worth getting up for

HAving existed on 12 hours sleep in 72 hours on the run up to Fridays test day to make sure the bike was ready,Waking up to rain wind and the drive to Cadwell was not very appealing.
Got up at 6...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Mar-2006, 00:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By Griff 64
Tim, i made the seat unit for my bike from...

Tim, i made the seat unit for my bike from scratch and modded the bottom fairing to include the bellypan.

I made the original seat in steel and painted it.A master mould was taken of and then a unit...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Mar-2006, 14:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By Griff 64
Big up to the Mansfield Massive

Huge thanks to Couchcommando and Lucy for bailing me out of the **** yesterday with some spare carbs at no notice.


This is what makes a club like this a pleasure.

Didn,t need to show my passport...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Mar-2006, 12:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By Griff 64
Span Adjustable levers 95ss

Anyone any ideas where i can get some span ajustable levers from before Sundays trackday.

They don,t need to be pink as i can spray them:sing:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2006, 14:17
Replies: 21
Views: 6,830
Posted By Griff 64
Was over there myself on Thursday and saw your...

Was over there myself on Thursday and saw your kit being fitted.Very impressed with Grahams Knowledge and set up.Top decals!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 20:05
Replies: 21
Views: 5,345
Posted By Griff 64
There can be no more camp colour than...

There can be no more camp colour than ..............Yellow!

Yellow and pink now theres an idea:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 01:50
Replies: 21
Views: 5,345
Posted By Griff 64
Pretty in Pink

Am i the only gay in the Desmo Due Village:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2006, 13:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,989
Posted By Griff 64
Never mind the bike look at the size of that...

Never mind the bike look at the size of that spirit level!...is it holding the roof up:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2006, 23:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,625
Posted By Griff 64
Mike ,i removed mine which were the same as yours...

Mike ,i removed mine which were the same as yours by putting a hacksaw cut across the conical end.Then using a wide flat blade screwdriver i unscrewed them.About the most straight forward thing thats...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Feb-2006, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By Griff 64
How heavy is your seat unit

Could someone tell me how heavy there seat unit is please and what is it made of ie fibreglass,carbon etc.Just don,t ask why!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Feb-2006, 13:27
Replies: 40
Views: 7,065
Posted By Griff 64
Murray,yellow no boards of a specific shade.The...

Murray,yellow no boards of a specific shade.The code is a RAL 1003.RAL is i beleive equivalent to a B.S no in Germany.Got the info of Chris Bushell.Hope this helps
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Feb-2006, 00:28
Replies: 40
Views: 7,065
Posted By Griff 64
2 Phil Huntley Fil2 3 Kevin Palmer Senna3 4 Paul...

2 Phil Huntley Fil2
3 Kevin Palmer Senna3
4 Paul Sutliff Psychlist
6 Lin Jones Pheonix & Max
10 Chris Woods James Thompson @ Brands
13 Glyn Hinsley Scooter916
14 Adam Ferguson T5Mission
15 Kyle...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 23:05
Replies: 28
Views: 5,422
Posted By Griff 64
Thanks everyone so far Ali, do you mean the...

Thanks everyone so far

Ali, do you mean the catch tray was drilled in the bottom inline with the fairing nuts and it all sandwiched together.

Can you confirm standard gearing is 15/46,mines a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 20:24
Replies: 28
Views: 5,422
Posted By Griff 64
HI Ak and Ck Bike is a 95 600ss running in...

HI Ak and Ck

Bike is a 95 600ss running in 583.

Changing the brake lines as they are the original rubber ones and i thought they needed to be braided.Going to try single disc brake to start with at...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 18:59
Replies: 28
Views: 5,422
Posted By Griff 64
Questions,questions questions?

Okay,if the website can stay working long enough can anyone help with advice on the following.

1.Gearing. Need new chain and sprockets.Suggestions please regarding standard front and how many...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 00:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,066
Posted By Griff 64
Murray,having checked out your photo in the last...

Murray,having checked out your photo in the last issue of Pronto i decided you weren,t there

So its sounds like i spent 3 hours sat across the isle from you and Dave i assume:lol:

I to was at the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Feb-2006, 00:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,066
Posted By Griff 64
I will be there to .I will be the plonker who...

I will be there to .I will be the plonker who arrives late.Save me a seat at the back.


Griff
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 23:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By Griff 64
Thanks for the advice Alan,just what i...

Thanks for the advice Alan,just what i needed,............an hour after i cut my system up for more ground clearence,....doh.Ah well at least i can weld.

The bike came with a can on it made by G...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 15:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By Griff 64
Gynn clever idea to use the frame rails to act as...

Gynn clever idea to use the frame rails to act as the exhaust but not sure about the diameter bore:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 12:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Posted By Griff 64
exhaust systems

Whats the general opinion on the OE system for a 600ss.
Mine is the standard 2into 1.Looks okay but sticks out a bit around the swinging arm area.Diameter looks tiny compared to 900 though.Anyone no...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2006, 15:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By Griff 64
Cheers Tony,bucket of air box O2 please as well .

Cheers Tony,bucket of air box O2 please as well .
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2006, 15:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Posted By Griff 64
oil catch trays

Is it within the rules to use the bottom of the fairing to form the catch tray as long as it holds 4 litres of oil.

The drain holes to be open in the event of a wet race are these in the catch tray...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 15:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By Griff 64
Yeah but its cold outside!:D Thats the problem...

Yeah but its cold outside!:D

Thats the problem anyway.Both the 600 and 900 measure the same.

Anyway clear off to America for 3 weeks to that secret training camp you were on about. One to one with...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 14:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,488
Posted By Griff 64
Rear shock absorbers

Am i right in saying that the 900ss rear shock is supposed to be longer than the 600ss shock?.If so how long eye bolt centre to centre are they supposed to be.
Thanks for your help:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2006, 17:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By Griff 64
Any bodywork restrictions to be aware of

Started messing about with the bodywork/handlebar posistioning on my 600SS.Is there any A C U restriction requirement regarding clearence etc i need to be aware of

Thanks alot:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2006, 19:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By Griff 64
Thanks TP i am so embarrasing with computers[and...

Thanks TP i am so embarrasing with computers[and spelling].Thats the bike though.Pretty or what
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2006, 19:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By Griff 64
This anyones bike

Spotted this bike in Mutters picture file but it doesn,t appear on the result sheets.Looks beautifully presented,who owns it and whats the story. Nosey Barsteward signing out



See photo below...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jan-2006, 23:48
Replies: 31
Views: 4,226
Posted By Griff 64
Looking good Glynn.Isee from your body bits and...

Looking good Glynn.Isee from your body bits and bobs you have on e-bay tonight most of your bike is bought of there:lol:.Great idea and some good links.

Notice you have put your rear brake cylinder...
Forum: Classic 06-Jan-2006, 19:16
Replies: 13
Views: 6,349
Posted By Griff 64
Check this out,the term is as new i...

Check this out,the term is as new i think!


http://www.classic-motorbikes.com/stock.asp?Ref=DW58

[Edited on 6-1-2006 by Griff 64]
Forum: Classic 05-Jan-2006, 22:44
Replies: 13
Views: 6,349
Posted By Griff 64
Personally i like the older graphics and gold...

Personally i like the older graphics and gold wheels

Out of intrest are they worth much

Chris who is Paul James, dealer ,member etc

If only i had a smaller capacity Duke in those colours.........
Forum: Classic 05-Jan-2006, 12:54
Replies: 13
Views: 6,349
Posted By Griff 64
Thats the one Keefy,spot on.Thanks for the Google...

Thats the one Keefy,spot on.Thanks for the Google tip never used that before.

So has anyone got one!
Forum: Classic 04-Jan-2006, 22:41
Replies: 13
Views: 6,349
Posted By Griff 64
Mid 80,s 750 F1 bikes

Does anyone on here own one of these bikes.
According to my book Ducati Supersport by Ian Falloon these bikes were a street replica of the TT1 bikes campaigned in 1984 to 1986 in F1 and endurance...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Dec-2005, 20:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By Griff 64
Thanks for that chaps.I think theres more to this...

Thanks for that chaps.I think theres more to this than i thought.Anyone no where the road bike would be set as standard.

Enjoyed both of your diarys by the way and made a donation as you requested...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Dec-2005, 18:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By Griff 64
Front fork height.

Anyone no what the front fork height is above the top yoke on a 583.Photos show 4 rings mines on 6 but set by a vertically challenged person and the handbook says nothing.Any ideas:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Dec-2005, 11:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,190
Posted By Griff 64
Sorted:saint:

Sorted:saint:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Dec-2005, 12:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,261
Posted By Griff 64
Ducati built mine:lol::lol:

Ducati built mine:lol::lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Dec-2005, 13:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,735
Posted By Griff 64
Race bike or road bike

Probably debated before but here goes.
Preparing my SS in January[and feb/march/april/may....] and can,t decide on the following.


1.The bike will be modified for the series and never go back to a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Dec-2005, 16:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,405
Posted By Griff 64
Sounds like Lucys bike has been to Ruddington Mr...

Sounds like Lucys bike has been to Ruddington Mr Commando?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Dec-2005, 14:28
Replies: 0
Views: 1,172
Posted By Griff 64
Crash mushrooms

Looking at a earlier post today regarding them does anyone use any crash protectors in DD.If so which ones:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Dec-2005, 16:50
Replies: 45
Views: 6,081
Posted By Griff 64
Tony, A nice paint job is the main...

Tony, A nice paint job is the main priority,everyone knows that don,t they.....it is .....int it.......no......oh.....:puzzled:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 23:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
ok rattler here...

ok rattler here goes

file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Andrew%20Griffiths/Desktop/dd/dd_12_sb.jpg

let me no if it works please someone.


Just been out to the garage and remeasured the seat...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 19:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
Okay pictures added as attatchments.Can someone...

Okay pictures added as attatchments.Can someone explain to a computer numpty again how to upload the pic straight away.Done it once following advice by Rattler but not worked this time...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 16:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
My arse looks big in this one.Or maybe i,m just a...

My arse looks big in this one.Or maybe i,m just a fat barsteward.Need to move about a bit in the seat especially rearwards and the 600 hump is to close

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]

[Edited on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 16:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64] [Edited on...

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 16:02
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
trying again 2 [Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff...

trying again 2

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]

[Edited on 12-12-2005 by Griff 64]
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Dec-2005, 15:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,289
Posted By Griff 64
Riding posistion and seat heights

Managed a wobble out on my new 600ss [1995] at the weekend for 5 minutes.First thing that got me is the huge difference in riding posistion compared to my 2001 900ssie.The seat height is 770mm on the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Dec-2005, 01:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,163
Posted By Griff 64
Buy it now or rather bought now on e-bay

http://i5.ebayimg.com/03/i/05/85/53/50_12_sb.JPG




Picked this up of e-bay 2weeks ago on a buy it now.Thought it worth the risk for £950.Only done 2 miles on it but pretty chuffed with it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Dec-2005, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By Griff 64
Love the second photo particularly.The Spirit of...

Love the second photo particularly.The Spirit of Desmo Due.Who took them and are there any more.

[ you got to admit that does look like a life preserver on the red bike rider!!!! I,ll get my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Nov-2005, 19:46
Replies: 23
Views: 4,980
Posted By Griff 64
Tony,welcome to try my 900 to give you some...

Tony,welcome to try my 900 to give you some idea.Let me know
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Nov-2005, 17:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Griff 64
My 900SS has Ducati Performance hi level Titanium...

My 900SS has Ducati Performance hi level Titanium cans.Ducati do pillion pegs to go with these in the catalogue but never looked.Came with modded airbox but no ECU and run fine.No fuelling problems...
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