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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Feb-2009, 11:44
Replies: 11
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Posted By Chef
nogaro Thanks - that's what I thought...but...

nogaro

Thanks - that's what I thought...but wasn't sure...

What bike is that on...

Having just bought a 180-55 off a BSS team - that's okay for my bike isn't it 5.5 rim 998s.....

Smaller contact...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Feb-2009, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,692
Posted By Chef
Kev - Thanks again for the advice Managed to...

Kev - Thanks again for the advice

Managed to pick a set of pirelli diablo rains for £130 off ebay - great condition - virtually no wear - so scrubbed in

Do you use tyre warmers with wets- I heard...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Feb-2009, 21:32
Replies: 11
Views: 3,692
Posted By Chef
Andy Too late they're...

Andy

Too late they're bought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm still scarred by my Almeria experience.....:-D

Thanks again Kev
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Feb-2009, 15:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,692
Posted By Chef
Thanks Kev Keep to same size then Thinking of...

Thanks Kev

Keep to same size then

Thinking of taking a set to Park Algar - well it is mid April isn't it

Park Algar, in the wet, on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa's....no thanks

Sorry - not trying...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Feb-2009, 10:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,692
Posted By Chef
Wets - what size....

Hi

I've got a 998s trackbike

Currently run 180 55 rear on a 5.5 inch rim

Thinking of getting some Pirelli Rain wets - would you go for a 180 55 as well.........or are they sized ...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 08-Feb-2009, 17:21
Replies: 2
Views: 8,550
Posted By Chef
they look good Pls let me/us know how they fit...

they look good

Pls let me/us know how they fit & ride...

Like Made to measure 2
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2009, 10:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,929
Posted By Chef
Agree - would be good fun and a great way to...

Agree - would be good fun and a great way to learn

Question of time really - maybe when the kids are older....

Got any jobs going in the Maldives...............................you can keep...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2009, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,929
Posted By Chef
Excellent....didn't realise that I have 4...

Excellent....didn't realise that

I have 4 decades so there is still time....

& that means I have at least a decade to learn to ride my bike faster...:-)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2009, 10:36
Replies: 28
Views: 5,743
Posted By Chef
GWS - ouch - don't think we've met ..... - but...

GWS - ouch - don't think we've met ..... - but the op sounds major so the crash must have been big

Suggest a recovery diet of white Belgian Chocs, fizz (if you're allowed...) & Heinz Chicken soup -...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2009, 20:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Chef
How generous..... Thanks Ant - may take you up...

How generous.....

Thanks Ant - may take you up ifAndy changes his mind!!...:-D

Andy - I'll send you my address

Do you want cash for it or shall I get you a couple of quarter pounders, Supersize...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2009, 17:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Chef
That would be great if you could How about £20...

That would be great if you could

How about £20 then at least there's a beer in it for you?

Cheers

Chris
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Jan-2009, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Chef
Thx Ant but I have the electrical ability of a...

Thx Ant but I have the electrical ability of a potatoe - what is 3 core flex....:-) - it would catch fire......or blow up..... or both!!

Andy - £20???

I tried wickes - don't have them...

Anyone...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jan-2009, 23:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By Chef
EU Paddock plug & extension for tyre warmers??

Trying to get hold of one of those plugs for the paddock wall sockets in spain (for Park Algar)

Big plastic jobbies (3 pin I think) with a uk socket on the end of it...

Andyb had one in Jerez -...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jan-2009, 15:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,751
Posted By Chef
I used HC racetech for my 998s Chili rep...

I used HC racetech for my 998s Chili rep &.....

The paint & quality was very poor - MR said they were among the worst they's seen

Stickers were missing - I had to buy my own

The V plate didn't fit...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Dec-2006, 18:02
Replies: 21
Views: 11,159
Posted By Chef
Great bike & writeup - agree re...

Great bike & writeup - agree re swingarm

Well I'm still confident my wifes taken the hint (picture of 1098s stuck to the fridge door)

However, just checked under the tree & it's too big for a set...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 13-Dec-2006, 13:31
Replies: 14
Views: 4,619
Posted By Chef
I'm a possible too - but with TP on that's it's a...

I'm a possible too - but with TP on that's it's a long way off.....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Dec-2006, 10:15
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Damn - sounds good - should have gone!

Damn - sounds good - should have gone!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Dec-2006, 19:17
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Wink Hi WJB - where does it say dry &...

Hi WJB - where does it say dry & mild.....

In Jerez maybe!

Have fun

Cheers

Chris
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Dec-2006, 10:17
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Not me Looks like it will rain most of the...

Not me

Looks like it will rain most of the morning & with these temperature won't dry out I think

Stay in bed!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 30-Nov-2006, 21:39
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
weathers looking a bit dodgy...............

weathers looking a bit dodgy...............
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Nov-2006, 17:49
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Webby/Henners/Stu Excellent - l love...

Webby/Henners/Stu

Excellent - l love gixers

Hope you got the 750??

Fairly equally matched to a........ 998s for example!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Nov-2006, 15:18
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
TP - Blue hole - very deep, very nice! - been...

TP - Blue hole - very deep, very nice! - been trying to set up a trip for years!

Dickie - tried it in Sharm, liked it & realised it was a good way to keep fit
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Nov-2006, 09:10
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Talking Trackday is with No Limits - £89 Dickie -...

Trackday is with No Limits - £89


Dickie - going to the blue hole in Dahab if we ever get organised assuming they don't bomb it again.............freediving

Been doing it for 18 months, qualified...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Nov-2006, 21:44
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Dickie Would like to do the trackday in Feb -...

Dickie

Would like to do the trackday in Feb - but probably going diving......

Cheers

Chris
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Nov-2006, 19:37
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
So Webby - just you & me (& WJB) I'll...

So Webby - just you & me (& WJB)

I'll be there assuming it's dry probably book on the wed/thurs next week - can't think it'll sell out??

Webby - what the new steed then - heard rumours you're...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Nov-2006, 17:16
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Just me then!!

Just me then!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Nov-2006, 19:11
Replies: 50
Views: 18,509
Posted By Chef
Brands Hatch 2 Dec

Thinking of going if sunny & dry

Anyone going??
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 19:04
Replies: 63
Views: 26,940
Posted By Chef
I really like it & will buy...

I really like it

& will buy one...............in 2/3 years

Unless I get a monster bonus/lotto win!

Dickie - you got any jobs going in the city???
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Nov-2006, 21:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By Chef
Thanks Dibble

Thanks Dibble
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2006, 18:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By Chef
Have you got any background on the him & a...

Have you got any background on the him & a contact No & add

Location is fine

Thanks!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Nov-2006, 18:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By Chef
suspension guy - brighton

need to get my front sag adjusted....

ooooer misses
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Oct-2006, 19:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By Chef
Slidlids - sounds pretty much how my bikes set up...

Slidlids - sounds pretty much how my bikes set up less 3mm off the front & no mag bits!

Thinking I might try 24mm sag on the front to calm it down a bit........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2006, 19:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,653
Posted By Chef
Wish it was me............ How much was it??

Wish it was me............

How much was it??
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2006, 19:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By Chef
Question 998s ride height/front sag settings

Just curious I have my front sag at 27mm (std 20mm) (rear ride height 245mm - all other setting by 100% suspension - very good bloke!)-I run the std 120/70 190/50 tyres

Changing the front sag has...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2006, 14:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Chef
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2006, 11:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Chef
Thanks for the advice Who do/would you use??

Thanks for the advice

Who do/would you use??
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2006, 16:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Chef
Servicing in Brighton/Hove

Just moved - anyone know anyone good locally - I know Sigma, Motorapido & Alfs - any others?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Sep-2006, 16:25
Replies: 109
Views: 48,438
Posted By Chef
Any places left on this?

Any places left on this?
Forum: Tyres 22-Aug-2006, 10:06
Replies: 5
Views: 3,287
Posted By Chef
Must be me then! So who wants a set of Corsa...

Must be me then!

So who wants a set of Corsa 111's 100 miles road & 1 trackday (not fast)???

190/50 120/70

Bargain - I now have a new set of diablo corsa's on so I can post these out whenever you...
Forum: Tyres 17-Aug-2006, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 3,287
Posted By Chef
Pirelli Diablo Corsa 111's - comments?

Tried them out at Brands this week & to be honest didn't like them (see for sale section!)

I think Pirelli have changes the profile to make the handling a lot more responsive but lost some of the...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Aug-2006, 14:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,319
Posted By Chef
Brands Indy 15 August No Limits

Anyone going to this - guessing most people going to Cadwell..........
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2006, 13:37
Replies: 34
Views: 9,479
Posted By Chef
The 998R is the better bike - no question I was...

The 998R is the better bike - no question

I was going through the same decision a year ago & in the end bought a 998S - same performance as 996r - but a lot cheaper - I do a few trackdays -imagine...
Forum: Tyres 26-Jul-2006, 11:26
Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
Posted By Chef
Played safe in the end and went for a 190/50...

Played safe in the end and went for a 190/50 diablo corsa 111

At brands on the 15 August so we'll see!
Forum: Tyres 11-Jul-2006, 10:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
Posted By Chef
Talking Thanks for all the advice I've got a 998s with...

Thanks for all the advice

I've got a 998s with std wheels so probably 5.5 but I still fancy a 190/55 - agree with dave on the stability & looks bit......!

& Ray - yes I meant 9.5mm
Forum: Tyres 07-Jul-2006, 14:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,554
Posted By Chef
Pirelli Supercorsa pros 190/55

Anyone tried these on a 996/8??

Thinking of trying out a pair of the street compound tyres - but would like to know how the impact is of the higher tyre on the handling - that's about 9.5m higher...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Jul-2006, 17:24
Replies: 0
Views: 1,621
Posted By Chef
Brands Indy 15 August No Limits

Anyone going?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Jul-2006, 10:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,822
Posted By Chef
Cadwell Days - Message For Lizzie

Lizzie

Really sorry but I can't make this now as I have to be at an away day on the 21st ......... what fun - tried to get out of it but failed!!

Sorry to mess you around

ps - you message box is...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Jun-2006, 17:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chef
Dickie Managed to sneak into inters - my natural...

Dickie

Managed to sneak into inters - my natural home I think!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Jun-2006, 17:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chef
Just a quick thankyou to WeejohnnyB & no...

Just a quick thankyou to WeejohnnyB & no limits for a great trackday & great advice

32c - 6 litres of water & 2 red bulls - it was hot!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jun-2006, 19:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By Chef
I'm on a red 998s mono - with a moto rapido...

I'm on a red 998s mono - with a moto rapido number plate

See you there maybe
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