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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Oct-2011, 22:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By ells
I have used them and they did exactly as...

I have used them and they did exactly as promised. They open up transponder put new battery in and glue it back together.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Oct-2011, 17:08
Replies: 24
Views: 3,737
Posted By ells
I am sure that 42 being the answer to life the...

I am sure that 42 being the answer to life the universe and everything was used last year !

Dont worry about the number of people who have won before, theres a lot of people who have not won as...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Oct-2011, 00:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,187
Posted By ells
I also suffer from wide feet and am on the...

I also suffer from wide feet and am on the lookout for wide boots. I also went down the TCX route for the same reason. Have not found anything suitable yet
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2011, 17:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By ells
is true +1 on the shows. I used a wheel chock...

is true

+1 on the shows.

I used a wheel chock as I quite often am racing or trackdaying alone and they are easy to ride into. A good firm rear stand is the best, got to be nice and strong and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2011, 20:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By ells
Back paddock stand is a minimum. I think the best...

Back paddock stand is a minimum. I think the best way is to get one that uses bobbins on the swinging arm as it feels a lot more positive when putting bike on stand.

I used one of those wheel chock...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Oct-2011, 00:54
Replies: 12
Views: 11,860
Posted By ells
Cheers! will be good to get the dates settled....

Cheers!
will be good to get the dates settled. Think the cost of doing the series will creep up again next year. Diesel seems to be going up :( In fact everythin g is going up.

The only positive at...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Oct-2011, 01:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By ells
Going to be an interesting year next year. A few...

Going to be an interesting year next year. A few Bs moving up to A. Shed load of B class championship and race winning bikes for sale.

Plenty of opportunities for new people to make their mark in B...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Oct-2011, 21:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,380
Posted By ells
Theres also a handy site...

Theres also a handy site

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

you can fiddle about with that to your hearts content. I used it to get my head rounf the difference between gearing on different 583...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Sep-2011, 08:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By ells
few less pics this time. Cadwell there was about...

few less pics this time. Cadwell there was about 50 snaps each rider. Oulton the average appears to be mid 20s. would have liked to seen a few more.

Mark
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Sep-2011, 08:54
Replies: 12
Views: 15,923
Posted By ells
I noticed No Limits doing a few £55.00 days later...

I noticed No Limits doing a few £55.00 days later on this year. Did one last November, better than some of the sunny days.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Sep-2011, 09:13
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By ells
congratulations, you won both races which is all...

congratulations,
you won both races which is all that you could do to get the championship. Been a lot of DNFs at the top this year.

Going to be a bit of a void after everyone moves up a step.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Sep-2011, 10:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,479
Posted By ells
Thanks to Kev and Trudi for keeping everything...

Thanks to Kev and Trudi for keeping everything going and Neil for providing pies and cakes all year long. Thanks to Phil and Neil for helping me sort out fuel issues at the start of the year, and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Sep-2011, 15:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By ells
9.5 seems a bit heavy. Just got 9.5s in mine but...

9.5 seems a bit heavy. Just got 9.5s in mine but I weigh 113 kg without kit.
Mark.
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Sep-2011, 17:56
Replies: 10
Views: 6,117
Posted By ells
That woulkd be MG 600 and MG 1000 as they...

That woulkd be MG 600 and MG 1000 as they practice and race together :o

I think the best advice is to just knock out some nice slow and steady laps and take it easy ;) ;)

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Sep-2011, 12:54
Replies: 10
Views: 6,117
Posted By ells
no other classes suitable. I reckon you will get...

no other classes suitable. I reckon you will get 6 flying laps at the most if there is one outlap. Looks like it could be interesting.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2011, 11:16
Replies: 34
Views: 7,571
Posted By ells
Will be there on Friday in time for meeting :)...

Will be there on Friday in time for meeting :) Obviously will be out on track Saturday.

I am guessing low numbers is the same as CC in that peeps have been putting their forms in late. If we had...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Sep-2011, 10:54
Replies: 25
Views: 4,071
Posted By ells
Was put off the test day as they are running two...

Was put off the test day as they are running two ACU groups and one track day group.

Tickets here and cant wait to get there now!
:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Sep-2011, 12:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By ells
Ok, been over to Hottrax and it looks like its 8...

Ok,

been over to Hottrax and it looks like its 8 laps according to their schedule.

http://www.hottrax-motorsport.co.uk/Oulton2011/2011OULTONSCHEDULEV1PB.pdf

Had a look at the times from 2009 and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2011, 16:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By ells
Having just started to look at the info for...

Having just started to look at the info for Oulton they have reused the Mallory form (Course details is a give away). I also notice that the testing day on Hottrax is 2 ACU groups and one non ACU...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-Sep-2011, 22:08
Replies: 9
Views: 3,623
Posted By ells
Cheers, will be there early Friday with a bit of...

Cheers, will be there early Friday with a bit of luck

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-Sep-2011, 10:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,623
Posted By ells
Sounds good to me as I have a small...

Sounds good to me as I have a small van.

Cheers
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2011, 10:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,226
Posted By ells
B class :)

B class

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Sep-2011, 10:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,935
Posted By ells
Last year one of the points made was that if a...

Last year one of the points made was that if a novice turns up and is running at the front picking up say 20 points then the next novice picks up a mere 5 points then the novice championship will be...
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-Sep-2011, 17:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,623
Posted By ells
WANTED - Bike Ramp

Anyone got one of those folding bike ramps they dont want? Its about time I upgraded from my plank of wood.

Willing to exchange cash for ramp at Oulton??

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Sep-2011, 09:36
Replies: 28
Views: 4,935
Posted By ells
You,ve had a good year. I am unsure of Castle...

You,ve had a good year. I am unsure of Castle Coombe. Yep it is a terrible surface and silly chicanes. But thats what makes it different! Now theres an A class bike up for sale are you tempted...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Sep-2011, 18:38
Replies: 13
Views: 4,210
Posted By ells
Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Aug-2011, 22:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,360
Posted By ells
Will be doing Class B again next year. Hoping to...

Will be doing Class B again next year. Hoping to do the whole season! I see Hottrax have a provisional calendar up already.

Will be trying to sneak in a few track days at the end of the year to get...
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 26-Aug-2011, 18:00
Replies: 27
Views: 9,223
Posted By ells
Same here :)

Same here

:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2011, 22:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Posted By ells
I think thats the vacuum operated fuel pump....

I think thats the vacuum operated fuel pump. theres a feed from one manifold to the pump, one from the fuel tank and then from there to the carbs.

My bike goes from the fuel filter to the carbs and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Aug-2011, 08:08
Replies: 12
Views: 2,973
Posted By ells
Ouch, guess Cadwell is not going to be your...

Ouch, guess Cadwell is not going to be your favourate track.

GWS
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Aug-2011, 21:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,271
Posted By ells
Some sort of way to merge A and B bikes would be...

Some sort of way to merge A and B bikes would be a good way of getting full grids.

However I do like having two different championships. 1 for novice and 1 for serious peeps. Would like to see that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2011, 16:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,576
Posted By ells
The championship is not over yet. If anything...

The championship is not over yet. If anything Cadwell should prove absolutely anything can happen given half a chance.

Chin up

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2011, 16:06
Replies: 13
Views: 3,115
Posted By ells
Glad you are ok. Watched the first race and was...

Glad you are ok. Watched the first race and was surprised to see you leading by quite a fair margin. Had to leave after the forst race so missed all the incidents.

Two more Pots, you are going to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2011, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,804
Posted By ells
Congratulations to those that did well and hope...

Congratulations to those that did well and hope Neil has a swift recovery.

Catch you all at Castle Coombe.

MArk
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Aug-2011, 15:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,042
Posted By ells
Looks like Chaz was right. Received email from...

Looks like Chaz was right. Received email from New Era prize money for podium positions. Check your email for full details.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2011, 11:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,490
Posted By ells
I too missed the best two from the weekend bit. I...

I too missed the best two from the weekend bit. I assumed that if you did not turn up it would be three results dropped.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2011, 08:55
Replies: 23
Views: 4,490
Posted By ells
Perhaps next year we could do this at the last...

Perhaps next year we could do this at the last round as its a sure fire way of getting everyone out for the last round! If you dont turn up you will be losing a minimum of 25 points and it will make...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Aug-2011, 23:11
Replies: 16
Views: 3,864
Posted By ells
I dont know what is the problem cos I dont really...

I dont know what is the problem cos I dont really have the experience. It may just be that the 600s have not been out with the DD bikes before and as such their expectations does not match...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Aug-2011, 12:31
Replies: 16
Views: 3,864
Posted By ells
I think after seeing Mr Jolleys bike after a...

I think after seeing Mr Jolleys bike after a practice session with 600s at Pembrey I cant see many people want to rush into that one

M
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Aug-2011, 17:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,494
Posted By ells
I did approach an engineering shop in Stike area....

I did approach an engineering shop in Stike area. He would do one to order and pressure test it but as with everything else n life he wanted £450. For that he did a template knocked up the tank and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 15:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
Posted By ells
Could be worth racing at Oulton, will prepare you...

Could be worth racing at Oulton, will prepare you in case we race there next year.

M
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 11:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
Posted By ells
Hope it all sorts itself out in time. Best to get...

Hope it all sorts itself out in time. Best to get it fixed properly.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 09:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By ells
Also in need of ticket as I will be spectating :(...

Also in need of ticket as I will be spectating :( not racing :(

hopping to be fit for Castle gloom
Mark
Forum: DesmoDue Parts For Sale & Wanted 28-Jul-2011, 17:43
Replies: 8
Views: 4,552
Posted By ells
If you are getting it modified then perhaps the...

If you are getting it modified then perhaps the best bet would be to get the holes redrilled to accept crash bungs. :)

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jul-2011, 16:26
Replies: 41
Views: 6,931
Posted By ells
Anyone that is really serious about the...

Anyone that is really serious about the championship will race from start to end. Generally I would expect a few people to dip their toe into the serioes at the end of the season, and they are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 09:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,077
Posted By ells
Maybe one oof our talented wordsmiths could type...

Maybe one oof our talented wordsmiths could type the review and mail to Hottrax. That would save them work and we would be happier.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 13:56
Replies: 41
Views: 6,931
Posted By ells
Well, my cheque has been cashed for Oulton. I was...

Well, my cheque has been cashed for Oulton. I was a bit ahead as I wanted to secure a garage. After Snetterton garage fiasco I decided I would try to be up front of que.

Paul,
not all registered...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 08:09
Replies: 41
Views: 6,931
Posted By ells
Paul, hope you do make Oulton, you will have a...

Paul,
hope you do make Oulton, you will have a nice even playing field in amongst the other DD bikes. As Oulton is the last race for us it should be a good weekend.

Mark
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2011, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 3,231
Posted By ells
http://britishsportphotography.com/gallery2/d/3352...

http://britishsportphotography.com/gallery2/d/3352281-1/RYE_2126.jpg

Trust the photograper to be in thw right place right time.
:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2011, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By ells
Theres a 10 minute slot for free practice and 10...

Theres a 10 minute slot for free practice and 10 minute slot for qualifying. In theory you could probably squeeze 6-7laps in that time so maybe it means you have to do 3 laps to qualify?

Mark
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