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Forum: Tyres 14-Aug-2006, 17:55
Replies: 0
Views: 2,577
Posted By phillc
Bridgestone Motorcycle Tyre “Price Realignment”

With raw material prices rising dramatically all over the world, the cost of manufacturing tyres has obviously also risen. As a result, Bridgestone motorcycle tyre distributor, Biketyrestore is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Aug-2006, 17:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By phillc
Speaking of signatures........ it didn't even...

Speaking of signatures........ it didn't even cross my mind at the time, but I also just lost one for my novice vest removal at Donington. Failing to complete the first lap does not count.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Aug-2006, 16:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,210
Posted By phillc
London to Cadwell - Monday Morning

OK, due to my own incompetence I've booked a weekend away on August 19th & 20th. There was a chance I could "get out of it," but that chance has just recently evaporated. I don't get back to London...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Aug-2006, 13:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,022
Posted By phillc
Donington Report - Highs & Lows

Ultimately I am very dissapointed with the way my race turned out. Crashing on the first corner of the first lap was not part of the grand plan. I had a really good trackday on Saturday and was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Aug-2006, 21:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,227
Posted By phillc
I thought wet qualifying was ace and frankly the...

I thought wet qualifying was ace and frankly the highlight of my weekend.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Aug-2006, 13:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,763
Posted By phillc
Thanks and will do!

Thanks and will do!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2006, 17:53
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By phillc
He's at Brands Hatch this weekend. Troy Bayliss...

He's at Brands Hatch this weekend. Troy Bayliss is Superman, which means Lanzi must be Robin.

"Ducati will promote the September 1 launch of Superman Returns by fielding a special livery during...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2006, 16:16
Replies: 17
Views: 2,568
Posted By phillc
I think NE should be quite happy with DD helping...

I think NE should be quite happy with DD helping to fill other grids.

In something like F400, DD should take a lower preference to bikes of the actual class entering, meaning that DD entries get...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2006, 15:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By phillc
http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?product...

http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CCSTHCRX

So what's this do? (Read website description below) ;-)

"....if arrives the usual late man, who, after the practice has started, goes...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2006, 12:00
Replies: 35
Views: 3,619
Posted By phillc
Oh! Didn't know it worked like that. Oh well,...

Oh! Didn't know it worked like that. Oh well, never mind and thanks for the info.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Aug-2006, 11:40
Replies: 35
Views: 3,619
Posted By phillc
Even though it's only my second race meeting...

Even though it's only my second race meeting ever, I decided to put myself down for the F400 class, as well as DD. Even if I don't complete the F400 race I still get an extra practice/qualifying...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2006, 14:26
Replies: 32
Views: 3,913
Posted By phillc
No, it'd be cooler if Tonio was.......

No, it'd be cooler if Tonio was.......
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 27-Jul-2006, 20:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,012
Posted By phillc
Valentina - This thread might be useful for...

Valentina - This thread might be useful for you:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=31513

Contact Lizzie about joining up and booking the trackdays.
Forum: Monsters 27-Jul-2006, 15:07
Replies: 17
Views: 5,058
Posted By phillc
That's torn it then. Can't be riding a...

That's torn it then. Can't be riding a watercooled bike now.......



Which is actually not strictly true with my 900ss ie. The mirrors are the widest parts, with no luggage fitted. But with a set of...
Forum: Monsters 27-Jul-2006, 12:28
Replies: 17
Views: 5,058
Posted By phillc
WARNING! Thread hijack........... I've been...

WARNING! Thread hijack...........

I've been considering changing from my Supersport to a Multistrada sometime in the next 12 months. Why? Well, a change is as good as a holiday and I get to keep...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2006, 15:02
Replies: 57
Views: 8,352
Posted By phillc
I'd better have another go and add my name to the...

I'd better have another go and add my name to the Saturday TD as well -

Saturday TD
Phil Harris #17 & #71
Phill Clarke #29


Class A
Dominic Cann #23
Kyle Hinton #66
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2006, 14:54
Replies: 57
Views: 8,352
Posted By phillc
Can I come too? Class A Dominic Cann #23 Kyle...

Can I come too?

Class A

Dominic Cann #23
Kyle Hinton #66
Tim Pritchard #85
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-Jul-2006, 08:43
Replies: 13
Views: 3,884
Posted By phillc
I'd say £2700 is an OK price. I bought my 2002...

I'd say £2700 is an OK price.

I bought my 2002 900ss for £2500 in April 2005. It had 4.5k miles on the clock. But there was also evidence that it had suffered a low speed drop - mostly damage to an...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2006, 12:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,642
Posted By phillc
I felt the same way on both points, to some...

I felt the same way on both points, to some extent. The "quick turn" drill I found particularly hard to actively do on track - expecially when still trying to think about getting the entry speed,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2006, 12:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,642
Posted By phillc
Personally, I got the most from the throttle...

Personally, I got the most from the throttle application drill. Made me realise just how far I had been "coasting" into corners before applying throttle in the past. And second would be the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jul-2006, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,642
Posted By phillc
California Superbike School - Worth it?

At the risk of opening that can of worms again, I attended CSS at Silverstone yesterday.

It was a hot sweaty day in leathers, but I found it to be worthwhile and I'm pretty sure my riding has (and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2006, 10:44
Replies: 93
Views: 21,519
Posted By phillc
And the guys at the back are certainly going to...

And the guys at the back are certainly going to get less than 12 laps, after being lapped by the leaders.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jul-2006, 10:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,412
Posted By phillc
Just picked up a copy of the free Motorcycle...

Just picked up a copy of the free Motorcycle Monthly newspaper from the Ace cafe this morning - July edition.

On page 3 there is an article titled "Chilling out the Walker way". It goes on to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Jul-2006, 15:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,380
Posted By phillc
Phew! Can I breathe now? Report here -...

Phew! Can I breathe now?

Report here - http://kapitalmoto.co.uk/node/107
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jul-2006, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,058
Posted By phillc
You mean the History section piece I was...

You mean the History section piece I was composing about the series folding in 2007 due to mixed grid disagreements, the 695 issue, National Licence holding trophy hunters and lack of Assen round...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 08:45
Replies: 126
Views: 22,935
Posted By phillc
No, no, no. What we want are Pirelli Calendars....

No, no, no. What we want are Pirelli Calendars. For everyone. So we don't, ummm, miss the start of the season, that's it yes. My garage wall certainly needs the 2007 Pirelli Calendar to help me focus...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jul-2006, 14:17
Replies: 31
Views: 6,081
Posted By phillc
After watching The Long Way Round I was a little...

After watching The Long Way Round I was a little put off both the BMW and the KTM!

The KTM, because they pulled out of the gig, worried their bikes wouldn't handle it.

And the BMW because they were...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 12:33
Replies: 41
Views: 6,741
Posted By phillc
I've actually just done a breakdown now of the...

I've actually just done a breakdown now of the costs into various areas:

Bike & Parts = £2,271

Track Days & Race Fees = £488

Memberships = £129

Clothing & Accessories = £551
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 12:25
Replies: 41
Views: 6,741
Posted By phillc
For those that have look at my expenses...

For those that have look at my expenses spreadsheet and say "I've done it cheaper," I'd really like to know how.

Given that this is the first time I've ever raced, there are some things that I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jul-2006, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,007
Posted By phillc
Truth be told, I have a "Saved Search"...

Truth be told, I have a "Saved Search" on eBay for all things Supersport. I check it most mornings, and had just done so when I noticed this post.

It was easy enough just to add the word "engine"...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Jul-2006, 11:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,007
Posted By phillc
This could be a...

This could be a possible........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-900SS-900-SS-Supersport-Complete-Engine_W0QQitemZ330005687321
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Jul-2006, 17:04
Replies: 41
Views: 6,741
Posted By phillc
How Much Does it Cost to Race in Desmodue?

For me, £3584.50 so far.

I'm sure it could have been done cheaper than that, but I've tried to be pretty honest about my expenditure and included every thing that was bought for "racing."

An excel...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jul-2006, 10:24
Replies: 48
Views: 11,158
Posted By phillc
Butch and Mrs Butch Bruce Chris and Ruth AK &...

Butch and Mrs Butch
Bruce
Chris and Ruth
AK & CK
Skidlids
Ruth (the Red one)
TP
Scooter & Biach
Rally
clockwork orange and Polar Bear
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2006, 20:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By phillc
Mike did some final prep on my Desmodue bike....

Mike did some final prep on my Desmodue bike. Great service, good prices, fast turnaround and he really went out of his way to get me out of a spot of trouble (I'd ruined my electrics). I would...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 17:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By phillc
Thanks Lucy. Nice to meet you all too. I know...

Thanks Lucy. Nice to meet you all too. I know qualifying isn't normally that bad, I'm just thankful for having done the track day first!

My motto now is "Can do better." :-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jul-2006, 17:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By phillc
PhillC's First Race Report

Great day and an interesting first race experience. I hope to be around for the rest of the season!

I've written a bit of a report here - http://kapitalmoto.co.uk/node/99
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 23:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By phillc
That and the fact that the shorter ones I have...

That and the fact that the shorter ones I have are tiny and I'd need to put about half a dozen of them together to reach the required size.
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2006, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 3,060
Posted By phillc
Music to your ears?

Ever wondered what happens when you add megaphone exhausts to a Ducati 999? Here's your answer - http://kapitalmoto.co.uk/node/97
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 12:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,947
Posted By phillc
Well that's perfect then! Looks like I was wrong....

Well that's perfect then! Looks like I was wrong. Thanks Domski.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 12:21
Replies: 19
Views: 3,947
Posted By phillc
I could very well be wrong! I had that idea in my...

I could very well be wrong! I had that idea in my head anyway, so it could just be wishful thinking :-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 12:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,947
Posted By phillc
Just wanted to say that I confirmed with...

Just wanted to say that I confirmed with Donington Park that this day is on, so it looks like the New Era race meeting is only a one day affair.

Even though I'll need to fit dB killers or my road...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2006, 11:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,919
Posted By phillc
Not sure about that Frank. Their website says it...

Not sure about that Frank. Their website says it was launched at WSBK Misano at the end of June. They will also be at Goodwood this weekend.

Was there something on their site that I missed?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 11:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By phillc
Yeah, I've been told this - after doing my oil...

Yeah, I've been told this - after doing my oil and filter change :-(
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Jul-2006, 11:24
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By phillc
Jubilee Clip - I need one please (now found, thanks Chass!)

I've found myself short one jubliee clip to fit a 600ss oil filter. Been making phone calls this morning, but at this stage no shop I can find seems to have one that will fit.

Will anyone at Oulton...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2006, 22:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,919
Posted By phillc
Super Squalo

Not sure if I just missed this earlier, but today I've come across a Desmosedici RR alternative. That is a supercharged 999 putting out 200bhp - the Super Squalo.

Only 99 being made, so get your...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jul-2006, 18:38
Replies: 19
Views: 3,947
Posted By phillc
Weeeeeeellll.......... I'd slip a road exhaust or...

Weeeeeeellll.......... I'd slip a road exhaust or DB killers back on for this day if it was actually happening. I've emailed for someone to confirm.

It's also not the GP circuit - so no Melbourne...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jul-2006, 18:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,947
Posted By phillc
DD at Donington

I know we're not past Oulton yet, but looking ahead at possible Donington trackdays before the DD round on August 13th, I came across this very interesting...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Jul-2006, 13:10
Replies: 23
Views: 6,141
Posted By phillc
I'm scared.

I'm scared.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Jul-2006, 07:47
Replies: 1
Views: 3,126
Posted By phillc
How much for the black and white trainer as seen...

How much for the black and white trainer as seen in the picture?

Seriously though, U2U
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Jun-2006, 08:12
Replies: 61
Views: 17,324
Posted By phillc
And this is how Australians felt.......... See...

And this is how Australians felt..........

See the attachment for a picture of the front page of Australia's most widely read newspaper.
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