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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2005, 18:33
Replies: 31
Views: 3,159
Posted By beancounter
Phil, you seem to be constantly re-evaluating...

Phil, you seem to be constantly re-evaluating yourself and your position and motives, and are never satisfied with where you are and what you've already achieved.

These are qualities of a true...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 17:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,361
Posted By beancounter
Yes indeed, those are truly vile !

Yes indeed, those are truly vile !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2005, 15:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,361
Posted By beancounter
"The 1036CS is probably the world's lightest...

"The 1036CS is probably the world's lightest 996 style street Superbike"

Wouldn't know about that, but damn, it's certainly the ugliest.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jul-2005, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By beancounter
When I bought my 888 recently I had it fully...

When I bought my 888 recently I had it fully checked and serviced at Baines Racing, it cost 700 quid including a new battery so say about 600 quid for the service (the cost was shared between the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 15-Jul-2005, 16:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,175
Posted By beancounter
Nice one. I was stunned when it only cost about...

Nice one.

I was stunned when it only cost about 80 quid to add the SP4 on my policy with the SPS and superlight.

I can get 4 bikes on my policy, so 1 more to go !
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2005, 19:03
Replies: 21
Views: 2,219
Posted By beancounter
Just those pipes to polish now mate...

Just those pipes to polish now mate...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2005, 11:59
Replies: 42
Views: 5,333
Posted By beancounter
That'll be a great buy for some lucky person...

That'll be a great buy for some lucky person...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2005, 10:43
Replies: 37
Views: 6,030
Posted By beancounter
DC, you seem to be saying that your 853 is...

DC, you seem to be saying that your 853 is insured as a 748.

Did your insurance company not ask you if your bike was modified or non-standard in any way ?

Mine always does.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 16:35
Replies: 23
Views: 4,271
Posted By beancounter
Jools, you're much too sensible to throw that...

Jools, you're much too sensible to throw that sort of cash at a 2-valver, however much you'd like to, 'cos you know you'll never see a penny of it again !

When the time comes to change the ST2...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2005, 13:23
Replies: 37
Views: 6,030
Posted By beancounter
As others have either stated or implied,...

As others have either stated or implied, converted bikes are only for those with very deep pockets. You will not recoup any of your investment at resale time, assuming you can sell at all.

If cash...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 12:52
Replies: 23
Views: 4,271
Posted By beancounter
Personally I'm baffled as to why you would want...

Personally I'm baffled as to why you would want to use an old 900 in this way. On a 92 bike I don't even think the suspension is very good.

If you do, though, you'll need to change the oil very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 14:20
Replies: 7
Views: 948
Posted By beancounter
I'm off to Churchill Motorcycles on the A5 this...

I'm off to Churchill Motorcycles on the A5 this afternoon to get my Superlight mot'd. It has got open cans on it so I'll let you know how I get on (if it's close enough to you to be useful).

Last...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 15:08
Replies: 62
Views: 7,989
Posted By beancounter
Phil, yeah you're right really, the cr*p is much...

Phil, yeah you're right really, the cr*p is much reduced.

Sorry, it's Dibble's fault, he started it .....

*hides under desk*
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 15:03
Replies: 62
Views: 7,989
Posted By beancounter
Yeah, me too Sorry TP

Yeah, me too

Sorry TP
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 14:59
Replies: 62
Views: 7,989
Posted By beancounter
Phil, I read with interest every last post on...

Phil, I read with interest every last post on this board and (as I think you know) I'm very interested in the desmodue RACING and associated technical information posted.

Unfortunately, there seems...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Jul-2005, 14:50
Replies: 62
Views: 7,989
Posted By beancounter
I'll third that......... The desmodue forum had...

I'll third that.........

The desmodue forum had been pleasantly quiet this week....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 13:05
Replies: 45
Views: 4,629
Posted By beancounter
Cadwell looks a lot scarier to me than was Brands...

Cadwell looks a lot scarier to me than was Brands GP on Monday.

Is that the case, or am I being a girl ?

(no offence meant to the girls)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jul-2005, 12:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,797
Posted By beancounter
:( I'll get the polishing cloth out at the...

:(

I'll get the polishing cloth out at the weekend...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jul-2005, 12:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,797
Posted By beancounter
I'll bet you both a pound that Tim's bought...

I'll bet you both a pound that Tim's bought Banoffee's R by now...

Rich, let me get this straight - do you still own all 3 of those bikes ?

If so - greedy !
(but nice)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Jul-2005, 12:57
Replies: 89
Views: 21,413
Posted By beancounter
Streuth Tony, I'm rarely envious of others' bikes...

Streuth Tony, I'm rarely envious of others' bikes but that's fantastic mate.

Congrats !
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2005, 17:12
Replies: 89
Views: 21,413
Posted By beancounter
Gee, this is really the place for you MBS ! Not...

Gee, this is really the place for you MBS !

Not a ducati in sight.......
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2005, 16:14
Replies: 89
Views: 21,413
Posted By beancounter
Just 9 years for me :- 1. Ducati 900...

Just 9 years for me :-

1. Ducati 900 Superlight
2. Ducati 748 BP
3. Ducati 996 SPS
4. Suzuki TL1000S (the less said the better)
5. Ducati 900 Superlight
6. Ducati 888 SP4

Still have 3. and 5. and 6.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2005, 14:16
Replies: 55
Views: 9,413
Posted By beancounter
Blocked fuel breather ?

Blocked fuel breather ?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 11:27
Replies: 73
Views: 15,232
Posted By beancounter
Well done Apex. Fantastic day, superbly...

Well done Apex.

Fantastic day, superbly run.

Lucky with the weather too !
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2005, 10:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By beancounter
Cheers John, nice to see you at Brands yesterday...

Cheers John, nice to see you at Brands yesterday - long time no see.

Rode the bike home from Forza on Saturday morning and seemed fine - I must be a bigger muppet than I thought...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2005, 10:45
Replies: 29
Views: 4,189
Posted By beancounter
DIBBLE - can't thank you enough mate.

DIBBLE - can't thank you enough mate.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jul-2005, 18:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By beancounter
Chain looks ok to me. Bike's only done 12000...

Chain looks ok to me. Bike's only done 12000 miles but the chain is a 'gold' one so not original.

I've only had the bike a few weeks and ridden it a handful of times, so I'm barely used to it...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jul-2005, 15:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By beancounter
Tony, I will be creeping round on my...

Tony, I will be creeping round on my long-suffering SPS...

That poor bike...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jul-2005, 15:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By beancounter
Thanks Tony. See you Monday at Brands.

Thanks Tony.

See you Monday at Brands.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jul-2005, 14:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,089
Posted By beancounter
888 Vibration

You guys may remember I limped home from the last BHC rideout two weeks ago with (what I thought) was a fairly serious vibration from the engine (888 SP4).

Happily, the bike's just had the all-clear...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 13:18
Replies: 46
Views: 12,265
Posted By beancounter
I had a 748 between 1997 and 2000 covering 9000...

I had a 748 between 1997 and 2000 covering 9000 miles.

Had not one iota of trouble with it.

Nothing. Nada. Niente.

Hope you have the same !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2005, 10:52
Replies: 33
Views: 8,415
Posted By beancounter
Cruel, mate, cruel *sob*

Cruel, mate, cruel

*sob*
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 18:35
Replies: 33
Views: 8,415
Posted By beancounter
Harv, when you gonna sell me that SP3 ? Do I...

Harv, when you gonna sell me that SP3 ?

Do I have to come round and cause trouble !
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 18:16
Replies: 33
Views: 8,415
Posted By beancounter
Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Jun-2005, 18:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By beancounter
Nice

Nice
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Jun-2005, 17:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,352
Posted By beancounter
Just screen and pipes, I reckon

Just screen and pipes, I reckon
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2005, 16:42
Replies: 33
Views: 8,415
Posted By beancounter
I haven't ridden the 998 so cannot really answer...

I haven't ridden the 998 so cannot really answer your question.

However, I did change the brakes on my SPS to P34 4 pad calipers with cast iron disks - a great improvement on standard, could hardly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jun-2005, 16:27
Replies: 19
Views: 1,998
Posted By beancounter
Go for it mate, we'll all be behind you.....

Go for it mate, we'll all be behind you.....
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 18:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,506
Posted By beancounter
I suppose we should be grateful that we had an...

I suppose we should be grateful that we had an hour and twenty minutes before someone posted that comment......
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:48
Replies: 27
Views: 4,506
Posted By beancounter
What's the nice red bike lurking in the...

What's the nice red bike lurking in the background !
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 15:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,366
Posted By beancounter
Pot calling kettle....come in, kettle.....

Pot calling kettle....come in, kettle.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 13:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,309
Posted By beancounter
A minor service including belts (but not shims)...

A minor service including belts (but not shims) probably about 400 quid depending where you go.

A rocker is about 100 quid (I think) - and there are 16 ! hence the worry.....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 12:23
Replies: 21
Views: 4,309
Posted By beancounter
I recently paid about 950 quid at Baines Racing...

I recently paid about 950 quid at Baines Racing for a full service including belts and shims, the cost also included a new front tyre, chain and rear sprocket.

People say Baines are expensive but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 12:08
Replies: 21
Views: 4,309
Posted By beancounter
It's a pleasure to agree with you old...

It's a pleasure to agree with you old chap...

I'd have more miles on my SPS if

a) I hadn't missed the whole of 2002 after an accident
b) I didn't have 2 other bikes to choose from !

I'll get me...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 12:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,309
Posted By beancounter
I think you've been unlucky there Dibble...

I think you've been unlucky there Dibble mate...

I had 2 rockers replaced under warranty after 2 years and 7000 miles, since then been fine (and they've been checked every service), now at 4.5 years...
Forum: Monsters 22-Jun-2005, 11:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By beancounter
It's an S4 (916) V V nice.

It's an S4 (916)

V V nice.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2005, 10:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,309
Posted By beancounter
If it's been serviced regularly at a reputable...

If it's been serviced regularly at a reputable establishment it's unlikely to still be suffering rocker problems.

The Ohlins forks on the 2000 model are very nice but the seals tend to blow fairly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2005, 17:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By beancounter
:o

:o
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2005, 15:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,750
Posted By beancounter
............but only if you're stupid enough to...

............but only if you're stupid enough to put her name on the V5.....

In which case you deserve everything you get !!!
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jun-2005, 11:00
Replies: 31
Views: 6,038
Posted By beancounter
Robin, I've been off the board for a couple of...

Robin, I've been off the board for a couple of days but I'm thrilled to bits to see that you're restoring the SPS to its former glory.

Very best of luck with it.
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