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Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 22:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By Gizmo
The price Virgin charge for a peak time ticket...

The price Virgin charge for a peak time ticket from Penrith into London its the least they can do for passengers :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2006, 12:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,488
Posted By Gizmo
Actually the DOC also promoted the DSC trackdays...

Actually the DOC also promoted the DSC trackdays last week on their forums :D its great that all the clubs are working on co-promoting events, the UK MOC is 8th June at Mallory

pdf form is here...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2006, 10:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By Gizmo
57 = fag paper or a slightly smoother and more...

57 = fag paper or a slightly smoother and more silvery swingarm on the weld :D :D I'd take photos but there is no gap to see.

54, should be easy, 3mm is loads of clearance :) watch the lower rear...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2006, 00:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,107
Posted By Gizmo
Actually Jools the owners of this site are the...

Actually Jools the owners of this site are the ones who get sued, current laws hold the publisher responsible for the content and the club could lend up paying damages.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 23:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,983
Posted By Gizmo
04 S doesn't come with termi's (05 and later did...

04 S doesn't come with termi's (05 and later did but only steel end can i think)
04 S has radial lever brakes not radial calipers ( stand 999 05 doesn't have either, 05 S has full radial)
04 S has...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 21:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,188
Posted By Gizmo
I've got a Harris, works OK but its a bit fiddly...

I've got a Harris, works OK but its a bit fiddly if you have fork protector bungs in, no problem if you don't.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2006, 22:33
Replies: 36
Views: 3,814
Posted By Gizmo
have you swapped cpu's Andy??

have you swapped cpu's Andy??
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 23:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,800
Posted By Gizmo
I've just added all the info to...

I've just added all the info to ducati-upnorth.com click here (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/pressm695.php) for more details. More HP and longer service intervals, woo hoo
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2006, 20:09
Replies: 62
Views: 13,384
Posted By Gizmo
Agree with twpd, replace seals, clean everything,...

Agree with twpd, replace seals, clean everything, lube with brake fluid ( the seal is designed not to swell or react with that) then every so often move pistons in and out fully. Happens all the time...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Feb-2006, 15:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,793
Posted By Gizmo
Harris can supply the ohlins ones, AIR they...

Harris can supply the ohlins ones, AIR they weren't too expensive when i bought mine. They can also supply nice new lock rings without screwdriver chips should you need one as well :)
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Jan-2006, 13:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,120
Posted By Gizmo
I've had 2 multis but never owned an ST. I went...

I've had 2 multis but never owned an ST. I went for the multi cos it was more upright, wider barred and with its long travel suspension better on bumpy roads and tighter twisty B roads, when touring...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2006, 14:44
Replies: 44
Views: 4,664
Posted By Gizmo
PMSL

PMSL
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2006, 14:36
Replies: 44
Views: 4,664
Posted By Gizmo
far too simple Ray, first you need to decide...

far too simple Ray, first you need to decide whether is a simple winner, approval winner or multiple winner, how else would we know who's won?? then approval run off or ballot system then how's the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jan-2006, 22:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,413
Posted By Gizmo
you can download the torque pdf here...

you can download the torque pdf here (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/sbk999.php)
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 17-Jan-2006, 12:22
Replies: 10
Views: 14,359
Posted By Gizmo
www.idnet.net supply webhosting to ducati-upnorth...

www.idnet.net supply webhosting to ducati-upnorth and are ultra reliable, not the cheapest ( but not that far away) but its a small company who care about what they do (you don't get stuck on hold...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 01:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,788
Posted By Gizmo
needs a fairing and exhaust mod as well doesn't...

needs a fairing and exhaust mod as well doesn't it ??
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 09-Jan-2006, 20:28
Replies: 9
Views: 3,420
Posted By Gizmo
you're only jealous cos MCN didn't put your photo...

you're only jealous cos MCN didn't put your photo in last time :frog:

and there was no need to call me bike ugly :)
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jan-2006, 17:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By Gizmo
can you carefully tap a torx bit into the rounded...

can you carefully tap a torx bit into the rounded bolt socket?, it might pick up on one of 2 edges which could be enough to get it moving
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Jan-2006, 20:10
Replies: 21
Views: 7,910
Posted By Gizmo
I'm sure it can Rab, as you and your monster...

I'm sure it can Rab, as you and your monster clearly demonstrate :D
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Jan-2006, 12:29
Replies: 21
Views: 7,910
Posted By Gizmo
Phew, only bonfires, up here you'd nip ootside...

Phew, only bonfires, up here you'd nip ootside and put in t' bog for another use :D
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Jan-2006, 10:25
Replies: 21
Views: 7,910
Posted By Gizmo
Hey, i sent them a photo of the bike, nice winter...

Hey, i sent them a photo of the bike, nice winter setting, top of the Lake District snow covered mountains in the background and they use a picture of me, what can I say ?? :D :D
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Dec-2005, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,202
Posted By Gizmo
I've got a 57 system on the 999 and it heats up...

I've got a 57 system on the 999 and it heats up just as bad as the stock system did if you get stuck in traffic :( I usually resort to standing on one peg with me ar?e in the air at traffic lights in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 16:34
Replies: 33
Views: 5,465
Posted By Gizmo
Interesting, how do you judge a "brand in...

Interesting, how do you judge a "brand in decline"??

Ducati as a brand can no longer command the same brand premium they once di but thats because of market forces and the economy. Their racing...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2005, 10:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,448
Posted By Gizmo
pity the carbon can cover didn't go all the way...

pity the carbon can cover didn't go all the way similar to the 999 termi one, that would cover the badge
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Dec-2005, 10:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By Gizmo
Ducati Leeds usually collect and return in winter...

Ducati Leeds usually collect and return in winter as well, thers nothing on their website yet but it usuall starts about now
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2005, 01:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,967
Posted By Gizmo
Martin, I've got clear epoxy resin and carbon mat...

Martin, I've got clear epoxy resin and carbon mat here which i use to repair carbon hulled sailing skiffs, its hard to get a perfect finish on an outside repair, the way the carbon is laid up means...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2005, 11:19
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
Its almost impossible to take a bad picture with...

Its almost impossible to take a bad picture with the weather we've just had and the Lakes or Pennines as a backdrop, I'm no photogrpaher but a reasonable camera and a bit of time in photoshop and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2005, 00:48
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
Thanks Shaun, heres another piccie from Saturday,...

Thanks Shaun, heres another piccie from Saturday, this one on way up Hartside looking into the Lakes, won't get any more pics this weekend, theres heavy snow forecast for northern England/Borders and...
Forum: Tyres 22-Nov-2005, 00:34
Replies: 12
Views: 5,328
Posted By Gizmo
OOps, yeah, mine were Sport Attacks, they are...

OOps, yeah, mine were Sport Attacks, they are softer than road attacks
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Nov-2005, 22:59
Replies: 15
Views: 4,591
Posted By Gizmo
I've got Daytona grips on my multi and they work...

I've got Daytona grips on my multi and they work fine, the switch is easily placed using silicon adhesive as glue, grips go over throttle but not easily and will not go right to the iner edge as the...
Forum: Tyres 21-Nov-2005, 22:54
Replies: 12
Views: 5,328
Posted By Gizmo
Hmm, I've tried the Conti but 'm not sure my...

Hmm, I've tried the Conti but 'm not sure my opinion is fair really. Fitted them to my Multi, did 1000 miles around Scotland with missus on back then wrote the multi off when i got home when I lost...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Nov-2005, 20:34
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
yup, same up here, even with heated grips me...

yup, same up here, even with heated grips me hands still haven't warmed up.
I went over north pennines, this ones taken heading towards Alston

http://homepage.mac.com/gizmo999/multi/pennines.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Nov-2005, 15:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,935
Posted By Gizmo
Mmm, biscuits, - jaffa cake anyone?? or maybe a...

Mmm, biscuits, - jaffa cake anyone?? or maybe a chocolate mint digestive?? mmm :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 21:18
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
Daytona grips, had them on max for a lot of the...

Daytona grips, had them on max for a lot of the last bit down Shap, stil had the thin gloves on as I didn't want to stop to change to me winter ones. It was cold enough heading back at 4, wouldn't...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 19:32
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
here ya go both bikes at...

here ya go

both bikes at Ribblehead
http://homepage.mac.com/gizmo999/multi/l4.jpg

mine at Shap on the way home, it was getting cold so I headed back up A6...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2005, 11:25
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
where you off to Martin?? might meet up although...

where you off to Martin?? might meet up although its very icy up here this morning
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Nov-2005, 15:00
Replies: 67
Views: 20,538
Posted By Gizmo
yeah, i'm still riding, did 200 miles around...

yeah, i'm still riding, did 200 miles around Dales Wednesday and am about to head out to Devils this afternoon.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Nov-2005, 12:06
Replies: 29
Views: 3,966
Posted By Gizmo
The silver frame versions look like 04 frames and...

The silver frame versions look like 04 frames and I noticed the cam belt covers are also the thinner 04 version suggesting they couldnt get the 05 cover to fit, the bodywork and swingarm are 05,...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 05-Nov-2005, 10:27
Replies: 0
Views: 3,426
Posted By Gizmo
Scottoiler fitting photographs on line

I've uploaded a page to my .mac (http://homepage.mac.com/gizmo999/scottoiler/) website with photographs and comments on how i fitted the Scottoiler to my multi.

I wanted all the pipes hidden and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2005, 19:19
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
you won't find many bushes that don't get play...

you won't find many bushes that don't get play after a while, Fox, RS, Manitou or marzocchi, first time i tried to explain the brown peat stains on my forks the US guys didnt know what i meant, then...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2005, 19:14
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
one?? problem is they are never mine just test...

one?? problem is they are never mine just test beds for parts
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2005, 16:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
Second hand MTB's are out of date quickly,...

Second hand MTB's are out of date quickly, technology is still advancing rapidly and until it all settles down its high depreciation :( Some stuff does hold its value, my staff bike gets sold on for...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2005, 11:15
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
its a tough job but someone has to do it :)

its a tough job but someone has to do it :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Nov-2005, 11:15
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
Thats going to be expensive, welding, jigging, re...

Thats going to be expensive, welding, jigging, re heat treat ( and you'd need to align it between T4 and T6) then a respray/decals.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 03-Nov-2005, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,620
Posted By Gizmo
i found them really good when mine was written...

i found them really good when mine was written off, they offered me more than i'd put on the insurance form after i explained i got a deal on an ex demo model which i couldn't get again. They also...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Nov-2005, 13:52
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
Orange Mountain Bikes

Orange Mountain Bikes
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Nov-2005, 23:18
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
if i remember tomorrow I'll email a contact at...

if i remember tomorrow I'll email a contact at the company that made those frames and ask what welding treatment is needed.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Nov-2005, 14:35
Replies: 31
Views: 6,285
Posted By Gizmo
Metal matrix can't be welded easily, I've got no...

Metal matrix can't be welded easily, I've got no idea whether its even possible. If it is I'd think it'll need reheat treating, the seatstay takes a lot of braking force with discs.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Oct-2005, 21:59
Replies: 45
Views: 6,519
Posted By Gizmo
it would be black frame/ black wheels if i had...

it would be black frame/ black wheels if i had the option
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Oct-2005, 12:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By Gizmo
yup, Belfast claims, out of all the times i...

yup, Belfast claims, out of all the times i called the i was only on hold a couple. If it hadnt been for the v5 thing i think the whole thing would have taken less than 3 weeks. Price i got for the...
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