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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jan-2008, 12:08
Replies: 30
Views: 6,532
Posted By gordonparker
Thumbs down Couple of points; 1) SPS was only introduced in...

Couple of points;
1) SPS was only introduced in 98
2)decals/clocks are not correct for 97SP
3) 96/97 748 was an SP imported by Moto Cinelli and had KPH clocks
4) Slipper clutch was not...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 13-Nov-2007, 11:30
Replies: 73
Views: 59,679
Posted By gordonparker
As Ian Hislop will testify !!!!

As Ian Hislop will testify !!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jan-2007, 12:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,789
Posted By gordonparker
Goodmorning, if you do buy this I have a link...

Goodmorning, if you do buy this I have a link pipe for a 999, as I discovered it will not fit an S - if you want to swop ?
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 15-Dec-2006, 11:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,379
Posted By gordonparker
Goodmorning Rick, did my mail get thru to you...

Goodmorning Rick, did my mail get thru to you yesterday ? Had a problem with our server
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Dec-2006, 14:23
Replies: 21
Views: 6,262
Posted By gordonparker
I would doubt if Halfords will stock this size,...

I would doubt if Halfords will stock this size, mine didn't.
Best to go to a local tool specialist
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Dec-2006, 14:07
Replies: 13
Views: 5,111
Posted By gordonparker
Hi Hustler, welcome to the club. I have a front...

Hi Hustler, welcome to the club.
I have a front stand if you wish to borrow it, I am just down the road from Baines also in Buckingham.
Drop me a pm if you wish to use the stand and we can meet up.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Dec-2006, 17:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,712
Posted By gordonparker
Bennets gave me a good deal last year however it...

Bennets gave me a good deal last year however it has got an alarm. £112 garaged Tpf&t, no bonus - that went on the 999 which was £220 with Ducati insurance Comp
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Dec-2006, 10:43
Replies: 19
Views: 4,385
Posted By gordonparker
Gunk for me every time, have tried several others...

Gunk for me every time, have tried several others over the years but Gunk is the best !!
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2006, 11:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,271
Posted By gordonparker
Hi, there are 2 termi 102db systems on ebay...

Hi, there are 2 termi 102db systems on ebay going for reasonable money, I think there is only 1 day left. 1 set is at £500 and the other is still in the 300's, I have these on my 999 and find that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Nov-2006, 11:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By gordonparker
antoyne, many thanks for passing on the info, all...

antoyne, many thanks for passing on the info, all good stuff at the right price
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Nov-2006, 13:02
Replies: 51
Views: 16,860
Posted By gordonparker
Re all Ducati's looking great, there was the Paso...

Re all Ducati's looking great, there was the Paso :eeK:

A really aquired taste
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Nov-2006, 12:48
Replies: 36
Views: 12,383
Posted By gordonparker
The tri colour idea is OK but there is somthing...

The tri colour idea is OK but there is somthing not quite right, for a start the green is closer to British racing green, too dark for the Italian national colours, the gold bit? well ?
Did they just...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Nov-2006, 14:37
Replies: 51
Views: 16,860
Posted By gordonparker
I have had a 748 for many years and covered many...

I have had a 748 for many years and covered many miles on it during this time I got to know it quite well, just updated it and was quite happy, had a few rides on a 999 it seemed better in some...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 16-Nov-2006, 16:16
Replies: 23
Views: 6,818
Posted By gordonparker
Hi, there is a direct train link from Malpensa to...

Hi, there is a direct train link from Malpensa to the exhibition as the main rail lines into the center of the city pass right by.
Should be sign posted in the airport, both on the north west side of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2006, 10:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By gordonparker
The friction material never looks substancial,...

The friction material never looks substancial, others in the know might now the min/max thickness, however I have found that it is the basket and dogs on the plates that wear first before the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Oct-2006, 11:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,204
Posted By gordonparker
Re alu covers have a look at Speedymoto.com, they...

Re alu covers have a look at Speedymoto.com, they are a little more expensive but alot more substancial and have been developed for racing and surviving the odd tumble, pressure plates are also quite...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Oct-2006, 10:54
Replies: 12
Views: 4,292
Posted By gordonparker
The other problem is that with a Duc the...

The other problem is that with a Duc the vibrations crack the plate !! mine only lasted 4K before it nearly fell off !!! now replaced with plastic UK plate wich is much better.
The 999 looks cool,...
Forum: Tyres 17-Oct-2006, 11:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,933
Posted By gordonparker
I had conti road attacks on my 999 last year,...

I had conti road attacks on my 999 last year, good in both wet,dry and touring, as the tread seems deeper than other tyres they seem to last alot longer than others.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2006, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By gordonparker
Had a service 6K on the 999 at Cornerspeed and...

Had a service 6K on the 999 at Cornerspeed and Neil spotted this defect and replaced it.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2006, 12:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,133
Posted By gordonparker
I have used the local people in the Buck's area...

I have used the local people in the Buck's area and now made that trip to sunny Mansfeild to Cornerspeed, it,s well worth the effort
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 11:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,259
Posted By gordonparker
I do not have a problem with mine warming up...

I do not have a problem with mine warming up either and the lady next door to me will usually complain about anything so I would not worry about it.
Just do not rev up to 5K when they do get louder
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2006, 14:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,142
Posted By gordonparker
I also had a problem after 3,000 mile with a...

I also had a problem after 3,000 mile with a judder from 65-59mph when braking, it was suggested that it was the tyre as the discs semmed Ok with very little run out, the tyre did show signds of not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Sep-2006, 14:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By gordonparker
Just noticed you are in Chichester, portsmouth...

Just noticed you are in Chichester, portsmouth -cherbourg/Le harve would be better and the roads cross country are much better Fun
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Sep-2006, 13:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By gordonparker
Hi, in the past we have gone via Calais then...

Hi, in the past we have gone via Calais then Paris and out to Orleans, Sea France usually have the best deals on ferry.
The circuit is outside Nevers, which is approx 10 miles away, this is a medium...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2006, 13:43
Replies: 113
Views: 31,337
Posted By gordonparker
I have been to several official and...

I have been to several official and "specialist" Ducati service centers over the past 14 years of ownership and the only place for an exellent job and peace of mind is Cornerspeed. As stated earlier...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2006, 13:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,326
Posted By gordonparker
The SP was still imported into the UK by Moto...

The SP was still imported into the UK by Moto Cinelli till 97, this was around the time the company had problems.
You can not be sure what they exported over the pond

Have you any pics of your bike...
Forum: Tyres 11-Jul-2006, 13:30
Replies: 7
Views: 3,337
Posted By gordonparker
Another alternative is Woods in North Wales, they...

Another alternative is Woods in North Wales, they are a good bunch and give good service. Nice run from Winsford but avoid the A55, U2U if you require more details
The service manager is Paul Beech...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2006, 11:20
Replies: 28
Views: 6,718
Posted By gordonparker
Hi , I've done 6,500 on the 999 since last Aug...

Hi , I've done 6,500 on the 999 since last Aug and a total of 40K and 3 voltage regulators on the 748
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2006, 15:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,299
Posted By gordonparker
Good to hear you are back on the road again, lets...

Good to hear you are back on the road again, lets hope the rain dries off.
I am pleased that the Ducati dealer concerned "did the right thing" and have a happy and satisfied customer.
If you are ever...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2006, 16:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,315
Posted By gordonparker
The ferries have improved greatly and are very...

The ferries have improved greatly and are very careful these days, I have used both P&O and Sea France without problems. With Sea France they even have a cradle that both wheels sit in and very...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 13:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,026
Posted By gordonparker
Be careful when buying on E Bay etc there has...

Be careful when buying on E Bay etc there has been a lot of GRP with a carbon look topskin around for a while sold under many guises, I found out the hard way.
Sandbar Composites are very good...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 12-May-2006, 13:00
Replies: 0
Views: 3,058
Posted By gordonparker
Ducati Insurance - Great deal

Just for info 999s -Nash wanted £450 plus the fitting of a datool alarm £300
Ducati insurance £223 with protected bonus - Comp £500x's
garaged Bucks

Also got the 748 covered via Bennetts £104 TPF&T...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 15:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,068
Posted By gordonparker
Also forgot to mention, I got a ventura rack for...

Also forgot to mention, I got a ventura rack for mine which means any heavy stuff can go on the bike and just the essentials in the back pack, also you could solve your pillion matter with the grab...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 15:01
Replies: 14
Views: 4,068
Posted By gordonparker
You will find a 999 is more comfortable on a long...

You will find a 999 is more comfortable on a long trip than a748/996 models, you have a little extra room on the seat which enables you to stretch back and change position/ cheeks !! I have done it...
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