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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 11:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,967
Posted By Desmondo
Total cost was £340. This included them to strip...

Total cost was £340. This included them to strip off the old carbon, re-pack the internals and then re-sleeve in titanium. All done by hand and the photo's really don't do them justice....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 11:33
Replies: 14
Views: 1,967
Posted By Desmondo
I'll tell my mum you said that Ant,...

I'll tell my mum you said that Ant, it's her floor :D

Totto, didn't know you still hung around over there as I hadn't seen your name for a while. Or do you go by a different name there now?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 10:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,967
Posted By Desmondo
The whole exhaust was polished when I bought it,...

The whole exhaust was polished when I bought it, not that you'd notice it now ;)

The guys at MHP just re-buffed them up so I guess I need to get a bit of elbow grease in to the rest of it now...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 10:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,967
Posted By Desmondo
Wehey, got my zorsts back...

...and I'm well chuffed. After blowing a hole in my carbon cans last year I needed to get my exhausts repacked and resleeved. I decided to go Titanium and so sent them off to the guys at MHP in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2004, 23:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,592
Posted By Desmondo
Well I've been checking out my repaired...

Well I've been checking out my repaired zorsts that arrived today and all I can say is....Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, Ti :D

Check out some pics here (http://www.desmo.us/996/exhaust)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2004, 17:23
Replies: 10
Views: 4,592
Posted By Desmondo
Blew a great whole in my carbon SilMoto cans so...

Blew a great whole in my carbon SilMoto cans so have now had them repacked and resleeved in Ti. They've been delivered today so will be waiting for me when I get home :D

The carbon cans were on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 12:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Posted By Desmondo
Oh yeah, and as for Tim trying to sell me wheels,...

Oh yeah, and as for Tim trying to sell me wheels, I don't think he's got much chance at the moment as I've just bought myself some new wheels...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 12:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Posted By Desmondo
Cut down on beer? I'm not taking it THAT...

Cut down on beer? I'm not taking it THAT seriosly :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 12:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Posted By Desmondo
Funny you should say that Psychlist, I've...

Funny you should say that Psychlist, I've been down the gym getting myself fit for this year. Not that I was a lardarse any way, but thought the extra fitness would help with my riding. Guess...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2004, 10:26
Replies: 22
Views: 5,083
Posted By Desmondo
Well said Jasp. When you see and hear of some of...

Well said Jasp. When you see and hear of some of the **** they have to deal with you'll think differently about the guys doing the job.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Mar-2004, 10:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers for all the input guys. I think I need a...

Cheers for all the input guys. I think I need a few beers to help clear my head :D

So basically there's nothing worth doing without spending proper money. No doubt Tim will be along soon to try...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2004, 14:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,054
Posted By Desmondo
Simple engine work to increase power?

Hi guys, bike is going in for a service soon before I start to hit the track for the year. Whilst it's in there in bits, is there anything that can be done to improve power, without spending too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2004, 18:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,891
Posted By Desmondo
You can throw as many spanners as you like...

You can throw as many spanners as you like :)
AFAIK some S models did have Ti rods and they were engines straight from the SPS. But this wasn't the intended spec, and the S shouldn't have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Feb-2004, 02:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By Desmondo
Drill. Cable Ties. Despite the time of postiong...

Drill. Cable Ties. Despite the time of postiong and alchohol consumed, no, I'm not joking :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 21:56
Replies: 53
Views: 10,155
Posted By Desmondo
I was going to add this when I got home but...

I was going to add this when I got home but you've pretty much said it for me Kev. How many people can get their brain in to gear for full on riding within the first lap? Not many I'll bet....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2004, 15:28
Replies: 53
Views: 10,155
Posted By Desmondo
It's all in the mind guys. You'd be...

It's all in the mind guys. You'd be surprised at what you can do on a set of cold tyres :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jan-2004, 15:58
Replies: 44
Views: 9,135
Posted By Desmondo
The Wheel Man strikes again. You told me thay...

The Wheel Man strikes again. You told me thay were cabon/mags at the AGM but they look like full cabon in the pic. Don't tell me this is yet another different set :lol:

With all those spares...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2004, 16:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
Posted By Desmondo
I'm not exactly a techie pro on this stuff...

I'm not exactly a techie pro on this stuff but if you take a look at the ECU under the seat you should be able to see if the chip seal has been tampered with. If it hasn't then the original...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 13:25
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
Well it wasn't really your fault mate, you...

Well it wasn't really your fault mate, you had included the website address. However I know now that it must have http:// in front of it to work properly :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 12:47
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
The "More Details" link is for adding a...

The "More Details" link is for adding a website address that has details of the event. This could be either the trackday organiser, link to a trackday thread on these forums or a link to the race...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 10:08
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
All updated :) Just as a note, can people adding...

All updated :)

Just as a note, can people adding their events to the calendar please inlcude their FORUM name so we know who you are? I know most have but a few haven't, it does make it easier.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jan-2004, 09:35
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
Antonye and I have admin rights. Unless he beats...

Antonye and I have admin rights. Unless he beats me to I'll add them when I get to work :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Jan-2004, 02:28
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
Agreed with Felix and Dickie. There's plenty...

Agreed with Felix and Dickie. There's plenty of places to find out about trackdays. This should be kept as a DSC trackday/racers calendar so we know where we can bump in to each other.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jan-2004, 17:27
Replies: 37
Views: 13,694
Posted By Desmondo
Very nice Antonye, I'll be adding the link...

Very nice Antonye, I'll be adding the link to my sig.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Dec-2003, 18:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,620
Posted By Desmondo
You shouldn't have any problems Lil. If you...

You shouldn't have any problems Lil. If you can bake a yummy chocolate cake you can fit rear-sets :D
Forum: Stolen Bikes 12-Dec-2003, 14:10
Replies: 26
Views: 30,634
Posted By Desmondo
I had the tax disc nicked off mine a few years...

I had the tax disc nicked off mine a few years ago at Brands. And I was parked up in the paddock.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Dec-2003, 16:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,573
Posted By Desmondo
To be fair reliability is not really an issue...

To be fair reliability is not really an issue even when you don't look after them :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2003, 00:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By Desmondo
A home made frame plug?

A home made frame plug?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2003, 00:50
Replies: 15
Views: 2,629
Posted By Desmondo
It's much like Tim constantly selling...

It's much like Tim constantly selling different bodywork and mag wheels on ebay. You'd have thought somebody might have picked up on him too :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Oct-2003, 17:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,586
Posted By Desmondo
Rob, I know Tec Moto used to sell work benches,...

Rob, I know Tec Moto used to sell work benches, in fact the same ones they use themselves. Can't remember what make they were and they don't list them on their website anymore but I'm...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2003, 19:00
Replies: 28
Views: 3,608
Posted By Desmondo
Complete with BOBJOHNSONREPLICA stickers? :D

Complete with BOBJOHNSONREPLICA stickers? :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2003, 15:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,572
Posted By Desmondo
I've tested the old style Tec Moto cover and...

I've tested the old style Tec Moto cover and it did it's job on a high speed low side into the gravel on Clearways at Brands. I had no hesitation in replacing it with another new item...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Sep-2003, 17:14
Replies: 25
Views: 3,511
Posted By Desmondo
I had this problem on my way down to Popham the...

I had this problem on my way down to Popham the other week. Felt like it was running really rough and cut out a couple of times, once leading into a fairly tight right hander :o
When I cut out I...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Sep-2003, 10:02
Replies: 8
Views: 3,320
Posted By Desmondo
It's the only place I really buy stuff for...

It's the only place I really buy stuff for the bike, not that I buy much these days :(
Wayne and Mike are great guys and their new workshop and mechanics are superb.

Atmosphere is really...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Sep-2003, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,320
Posted By Desmondo
Tec Moto (http://www.tecmoto.co.uk). Tell...

Tec Moto (http://www.tecmoto.co.uk). Tell 'em James sent ya :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2003, 13:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,130
Posted By Desmondo
Seems odd I must admit. I'd get a frame...

Seems odd I must admit. I'd get a frame number and check with Ducati UK. Who is the dealer?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Sep-2003, 14:05
Replies: 5
Views: 3,786
Posted By Desmondo
Felix, I think I may have misled you slightly. My...

Felix, I think I may have misled you slightly. My insurance is for riding my track bike on the road TPF&T. It does not cover me on track.

But if that is what you want then the company is called...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 17-Sep-2003, 13:11
Replies: 5
Views: 3,786
Posted By Desmondo
I dealt with them just the other week. Although...

I dealt with them just the other week. Although they couldn't help me directly they passed my details on to another company who gave me a super quote for my track bike.

Try these details :...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Sep-2003, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,970
Posted By Desmondo
28mm

28mm
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Sep-2003, 18:30
Replies: 30
Views: 7,944
Posted By Desmondo
Well I only managed 4 and bit laps at Donington...

Well I only managed 4 and bit laps at Donington then chuck myself into the gravel and broke my collarbone :lol:

Need to go back there again for a full day out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Aug-2003, 17:09
Replies: 25
Views: 4,550
Posted By Desmondo
...and just think of the weight saving. Worth at...

...and just think of the weight saving. Worth at least another 3bhp.
Forum: Tyres 25-Aug-2003, 23:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,410
Posted By Desmondo
AFAIK SC3's/RS3's aren't made...

AFAIK SC3's/RS3's aren't made anymore so you're just left with the choice of SC/RS 1 & 2 now.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2003, 15:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,769
Posted By Desmondo
What sort of money we looking at to get this king...

What sort of money we looking at to get this king of work done?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 20-Aug-2003, 18:40
Replies: 16
Views: 7,123
Posted By Desmondo
How about insurance for a trackbike for the road?...

How about insurance for a trackbike for the road? eg. No lights etc., cheap bodywork and lots of mods? Mine is due for renewall in September so will be worth a look. It's a pain insuring the...
Forum: Tyres 12-Aug-2003, 11:43
Replies: 24
Views: 9,809
Posted By Desmondo
That doesn't mean you have to keep going to...

That doesn't mean you have to keep going to look for them Tim.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Aug-2003, 16:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,488
Posted By Desmondo
I was thinking of getting some of these for the...

I was thinking of getting some of these for the odd time I might need to get below a noise limit but they don't make them for my 54's :(
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Aug-2003, 01:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,928
Posted By Desmondo
Snap :D

Snap :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2003, 10:41
Replies: 17
Views: 4,751
Posted By Desmondo
No sports bike should be riden at 6-7k revs

No sports bike should be riden at 6-7k revs
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2003, 17:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,921
Posted By Desmondo
I get about 80 miles until the light comes on,...

I get about 80 miles until the light comes on, this is on a 996. I used to get more but it dropped a lot after re-gearing to 14/38.

There's quite a lengthy post about this on the old forum.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2003, 01:20
Replies: 14
Views: 4,266
Posted By Desmondo
Have you checked your sterring head angle...

Have you checked your sterring head angle isn't set to the steeper setting?
Other than that, give me your Marvic's and that should help solve the problem.
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