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Forum: Monsters 17-Sep-2006, 19:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,163
Posted By twpd
If the yellow led is flashing then it means that...

If the yellow led is flashing then it means that the immobiliser is active. This normally tuns off once the key is in and the ignition turned on. Some bikes have an energy saving ECU that turns off...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2006, 23:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,380
Posted By twpd
I've only got one set! ;)

I've only got one set! ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2006, 20:36
Replies: 25
Views: 3,380
Posted By twpd
No worries. Let me know when you want them.

No worries. Let me know when you want them.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2006, 18:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,380
Posted By twpd
I'll lend you a set of DP rearsets off my 800ss...

I'll lend you a set of DP rearsets off my 800ss race bike.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Sep-2006, 23:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Posted By twpd
I was referring to Simon Reed's post. Do keep up.

I was referring to Simon Reed's post. Do keep up.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Sep-2006, 22:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Posted By twpd
I wasn't talking about the race track.

I wasn't talking about the race track.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Sep-2006, 22:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,370
Posted By twpd
I tried one. Lots of revs, no torque, gutless...

I tried one. Lots of revs, no torque, gutless even if it's fast. The strange thing is that it develops less torque than the older bike - it only develops more power due to gazillions of revs. It's ok...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2006, 22:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,275
Posted By twpd
A&R Racing

A&R Racing
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2006, 20:31
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
Why would you put warmers on road tyres like...

Why would you put warmers on road tyres like Diablos?

You only put warmers on race tyres because they need to be got up to temperature before use in order to grip and prolong their life.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2006, 20:22
Replies: 20
Views: 2,988
Posted By twpd
Yes. You need warmers.

Yes. You need warmers.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 15:13
Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
Posted By twpd
You should seriously consider a triple. My Sprint...

You should seriously consider a triple. My Sprint RS has loads of stomp from 3k onwards. It's got grunt, roll-on acceleration in abundance (it is devastatingly quick in top-gear overtakes) and can...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 14:04
Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
Posted By twpd
Exactly. I've seen people ride a twin (mine)...

Exactly.

I've seen people ride a twin (mine) after a 4 and complain that the limiter comes in too soon and that it doesn'r rev enough when they should be using the grunt. 6k on a big twin is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 13:40
Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
Posted By twpd
It depends also whether or not you compare like...

It depends also whether or not you compare like with like. There's little point in buying a current cutting-edge IL4 sportsbike and comparing it against the ST2, is there?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Sep-2006, 13:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By twpd
You can't "mod the chip". It's a fixed...

You can't "mod the chip". It's a fixed unadjustable ECU. The only option is a Power Commander or an FIM ECU.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Sep-2006, 10:01
Replies: 27
Views: 5,621
Posted By twpd
Well the guy is a pro so you would expect his...

Well the guy is a pro so you would expect his work to be good...which it is of course. :)

As a photographer myself I look to the work of others as an inspiration...and Guys is just that.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Sep-2006, 00:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By twpd
I have one for each day :)

I have one for each day :)
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Sep-2006, 00:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By twpd
It's a shoe thing.

It's a shoe thing.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Sep-2006, 00:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,529
Posted By twpd
Nothing really. I have a few SS800's and the only...

Nothing really. I have a few SS800's and the only thing that seems to go wrong is the instrument panel leaking moisture...which is a bummer cos it's part of the immobiliser circuit....other than that...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Sep-2006, 00:09
Replies: 72
Views: 17,337
Posted By twpd
Look. My name is twpd - I have no fear. Least of...

Look. My name is twpd - I have no fear. Least of all from a woman with a lopside. ;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2006, 22:40
Replies: 72
Views: 17,337
Posted By twpd
Well no offence intended but, if you post a...

Well no offence intended but, if you post a thread like this you are inviting comments of the nature you've had. I'm outta here....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2006, 22:14
Replies: 72
Views: 17,337
Posted By twpd
I was only making an observation? Now why would...

I was only making an observation? Now why would she be doing that?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2006, 21:30
Replies: 72
Views: 17,337
Posted By twpd
She's lopsided :lol:

She's lopsided :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Sep-2006, 22:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,199
Posted By twpd
Throttle jockeys

I was out with Scotty today and did nearly 300 miles all over the north and the Borders. Anyway, out of Brampton heading towards Alston we came up behind 5 jockeys on big-bore Jap 4's. They all...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Sep-2006, 22:03
Replies: 72
Views: 17,337
Posted By twpd
Like dogs on heat! :rolleyes: Nowt wrong with...

Like dogs on heat! :rolleyes:

Nowt wrong with being single - U get to spend all your dosh on toys....of the two-wheeled variety. :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Sep-2006, 18:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By twpd
He should be ashamed of himself - I don't want to...

He should be ashamed of himself - I don't want to be lumped in with a bunch of shandy drinking queer southerners! :o

I'll be sending the boys round later for a word.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Sep-2006, 14:55
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By twpd
First of all Ben - it's not a bun fight. I am...

First of all Ben - it's not a bun fight. I am trying to help and have spent considerable time over on ducati.ms giving various people the info they need to obtain 14t 800ss psorckets - if you've been...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2006, 23:22
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By twpd
I'll post a pointer to this thread. Obviously...

I'll post a pointer to this thread. Obviously there's something odd going on but, clearly you can fit 14t sprockets to ssie motors.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2006, 22:25
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By twpd
Mine or theirs? :o

Mine or theirs? :o
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2006, 22:16
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By twpd
They reckon that all the aftermarket sprockets...

They reckon that all the aftermarket sprockets they can get including Renthal are offset - so much so that the chain won't run on the wear strip or go on the sprocket.

Here's the thread:

today's...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 22:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,314
Posted By twpd
14t gearbox sprockets on SSie bikes

Please read this thread (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?p=337499#post337499)

Your input would be appreciated.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2006, 22:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By twpd
14t gearbox sprockets on SSie bikes

I'm a member of www.ducati.ms and the guys on there reckon you can't fit a 14t gearbox sprocket to an 800ss (which is the same as the 750ssie and 900ssie). I say you can - I have one on my 800ss...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2006, 22:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By twpd
600ss, 620s, 750ssie, 800ss all run wet clutches....

600ss, 620s, 750ssie, 800ss all run wet clutches. Only the 900 and 1000 run dry.
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2006, 20:04
Replies: 12
Views: 3,716
Posted By twpd
I concur with the fuel filter theory. IME a...

I concur with the fuel filter theory. IME a blocked breather is more likely to cause the engine to stop or splutter as it simply eventually fails to get any fuel due to the vacuum that builds in the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Sep-2006, 15:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By twpd
You can get a much more compact usb tv stick from...

You can get a much more compact usb tv stick from Freecom - Maplins and PC World sell it for about £45. It works well with a decent hi-gain antenna also available from Maplins for about another...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Sep-2006, 13:19
Replies: 4
Views: 3,792
Posted By twpd
Look at this (http://www.themotocam.com/) Looks...

Look at this (http://www.themotocam.com/)

Looks like a good idea to me.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Sep-2006, 13:06
Replies: 4
Views: 3,792
Posted By twpd
The frame rate is too low for serious use and...

The frame rate is too low for serious use and quality. It's nothing more than a webcam. Get a sony bullet cam - I've one from RF Concepts and it's the dog's danglies. :)

See my vids.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 01:02
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
Are you insulting me again. :o Seriously...

Are you insulting me again. :o


Seriously though, with all the feathers flying it is very easy to lose sight of things and rational thought goes out of the window. All I am trying to do is present...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 00:52
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
If that is the case - you being got at - then...

If that is the case - you being got at - then action should be taken. Proving it to be the case might be a bit difficult.

Well I know you're a gob****e but, I am not aware of anything you have said...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 00:50
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
But that is exactly how rumours start Dom. That...

But that is exactly how rumours start Dom. That is the point I am making although coming from you.... ;)




It doesn't matter what tyre it was - only that it wasn't permitted. Sure you did your time...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 00:35
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
He also said there were plenty of rumours...

He also said there were plenty of rumours floating around. It takes more than a race committee to be responsible for that. Those sort of rumours come from other riders or those involved with them.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 00:28
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
Be a bit clearer Dom - do you seriously believe...

Be a bit clearer Dom - do you seriously believe you were being got at for voicing an opinion and that having the bike protested & stripped was a consequence of that opinion? What was the opinion you...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2006, 00:26
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
Rich you should be aware that some time ago a...

Rich you should be aware that some time ago a comment was passed on this board about someone runing 800 camshafts...I can't remember who said it and it was in jest..it might even have been Dom - so,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 18:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,362
Posted By twpd
Are you inferring he has a small appendage? :o

Are you inferring he has a small appendage? :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 14:23
Replies: 70
Views: 11,265
Posted By twpd
Then it would seem to me that the C-o-C may have...

Then it would seem to me that the C-o-C may have allowed himself to be cajoled. In my experience, given the seriouslness of stripping a competitor's bike, normally a C-o-C will be very reluctant to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 14:05
Replies: 70
Views: 11,265
Posted By twpd
The reason is valid if the rumour is proved true....

The reason is valid if the rumour is proved true. If you don't like the system then petition the ACU to change it.

The rules are black & white - they have to be otherwise we'd all be arguing over...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 13:54
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
It's mutual you knut. :lol: Well done by the way...

It's mutual you knut. :lol:

Well done by the way - last year I thought you were a bit of a tit with some of your riding and things you said - this year you've done the business.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 13:53
Replies: 70
Views: 11,265
Posted By twpd
Maybe I've misunderstood - I was thinking end of...

Maybe I've misunderstood - I was thinking end of season championship trophies. Doh! :(
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 13:47
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
No you can't cos I'll protest you ;) Every...

No you can't cos I'll protest you ;)

Every meeting. Cos I is sponsored. :p
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 13:46
Replies: 90
Views: 20,879
Posted By twpd
Quite. But those "rumours" were there...

Quite. But those "rumours" were there nonetheless and they can only come from your "racing" colleagues.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2006, 13:45
Replies: 70
Views: 11,265
Posted By twpd
Trophies get presented when the racing is...

Trophies get presented when the racing is finished- simple.
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