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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2006, 21:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By Fordie
996 Charging problem ???????????

New battery (Varta) fitted 6 months ago,on Optimate most of the time. Took the bike for a spin today and then refueled about 3/4 from home after 50 miles . Went to start her up after filling up and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Mar-2006, 14:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,878
Posted By Fordie
We'll looking at the latest from Auntie Beeb's...

We'll looking at the latest from Auntie Beeb's weather chart Louth is going into a heatwave on Sunday with a high of 13C and a rising MB count and a SW brezze,now that cant be bad . Good luck to all...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2006, 09:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,229
Posted By Fordie
Sounds like the blind leading the blind here, I...

Sounds like the blind leading the blind here, I think we'll have to have words with our insubordanate BHCN member Glyn calling his supiorior riding mate evil . Bread and no beer for a week me...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Mar-2006, 09:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,280
Posted By Fordie
Jasper I appologise for that one mate. Not only...

Jasper I appologise for that one mate. Not only am I a fan of the 888 Ive got Jools's bike in the garage so I should have now better. When I made it up I keeped thinking some thing was missing it was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 15:36
Replies: 68
Views: 13,054
Posted By Fordie
Rule 2. 1. 5. Sponsors Well just goes to show...

Rule 2. 1. 5. Sponsors

Well just goes to show what an'nt there you don't miss. Yep its the Main Sponsor's logo's apparently worth a slapped wrist if they are not displayed on the race bike in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2006, 19:16
Replies: 68
Views: 13,054
Posted By Fordie
be a first lol................:D

be a first lol................:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2006, 19:06
Replies: 68
Views: 13,054
Posted By Fordie
but I never mentioned the triple Nitros injectors...

but I never mentioned the triple Nitros injectors or the Flux capacitor Warp button honest .

Skids, it has both do you want to ring a friend or go 50 /50

Chris Well give em alittle more time to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2006, 17:47
Replies: 68
Views: 13,054
Posted By Fordie
Never a waste of time polishing Domski They go...

Never a waste of time polishing Domski They go faster. Would you like me to polish yours :lol: Im into Yellow now:lol: Im talking about your bike not your leathers :lol: 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 17:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By Fordie
Having the same trouble Animal. I had a new...

Having the same trouble Animal. I had a new battery a couple of months ago but since this last few weeks of cold weather the bike has'nt started that well,even had to re charge the battery before I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2006, 17:28
Replies: 68
Views: 13,054
Posted By Fordie
Fil2\'s \" Team Cornerspeed\" 2006 Race bike pics

Cant be bad if you can have a day of work, get a nice bit of therapy fettling Fil2 DD Race bike. Nelly at Cornerspeed has done a great job in converting Phils 2005 bike in to this cracker. Black...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 20:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,652
Posted By Fordie
Very nice TWO. Now you got to decide which one...

Very nice TWO. Now you got to decide which one goes to Cadwell. 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2006, 10:23
Replies: 39
Views: 6,872
Posted By Fordie
Looks like we will have to beef up the security...

Looks like we will have to beef up the security this year Fil all night stags and armed patrols around the Cornerspeed/F3 paddock area, no Barbie's in case of infiltration by sabatours. Ill get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 23:35
Replies: 40
Views: 9,445
Posted By Fordie
Well after you have sorted this unfortunate...

Well after you have sorted this unfortunate incident out , you will have to join the BHC for a ride out as i see you live in the area. With all the doom and gloom you have nothing but good times...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 18:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Posted By Fordie
Thanks lads I got one for £102 PX 4D

Thanks lads I got one for £102 PX 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2006, 18:28
Replies: 58
Views: 9,055
Posted By Fordie
Well after watching all the races last year all I...

Well after watching all the races last year all I got to say is bring it on .Hopefully the bikes will all be on a equal parr this time ,some thing I feel was not so last year. GS brings a good...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2006, 09:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,761
Posted By Fordie
Headlight Unit

Suffered a cracked glass headlight lens and need to change it all. Found one on e bay. Any thing to look out for on changing em over. 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 10:01
Replies: 76
Views: 13,045
Posted By Fordie
Does sound as if the battery is at fault....

Does sound as if the battery is at fault. Optimate may give it the volts it needs but its the amps across the battery that give the Ummmph to start it. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Feb-2006, 19:37
Replies: 27
Views: 4,559
Posted By Fordie
Depending when your bike was last serviced,...

Depending when your bike was last serviced, things like throttle sensor's and various other's need to be spot on and can make a huge differance to how the bike performs. The gearing on the 996...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Feb-2006, 16:38
Replies: 30
Views: 3,654
Posted By Fordie
Ya, Ive heared of this, its called HOT AIR most...

Ya, Ive heared of this, its called HOT AIR most newbie racers swear by it , its likend to Bull **** you may find that usefull later on in the season :lol: 4D
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 04-Feb-2006, 16:38
Replies: 30
Views: 14,194
Posted By Fordie
Ya, Ive heared of this, its called HOT AIR most...

Ya, Ive heared of this, its called HOT AIR most newbie racers swear by it , its likend to Bull **** you may find that usefull later on in the season :lol: 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Jan-2006, 17:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Fordie
Not if Grib , Skidlids or Chris wood has any say...

Not if Grib , Skidlids or Chris wood has any say in it..... ;)...all 583 top contenders..
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jan-2006, 18:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,714
Posted By Fordie
To most people going on to a track for the first...

To most people going on to a track for the first time is a little dounting ,I confess Im not that experianced with only six trackdays to my credit so far Couple at Cadwell (Fast Group) Mallory in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jan-2006, 20:58
Replies: 29
Views: 4,347
Posted By Fordie
Pretty dam cool if you ask me, nothing better...

Pretty dam cool if you ask me, nothing better than to match your leathers with the bike . Ill have a Pint of Best while welcoming you to the DSC site . 4D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jan-2006, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 5,579
Posted By Fordie
As a member of the AA since 1972 my bikes covered...

As a member of the AA since 1972 my bikes covered at the same time as the car . Handy not arf .. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 19:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Fordie
Oh teckie stuff, nearest Ive got is a photo. ...

Oh teckie stuff, nearest Ive got is a photo. Sorry 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 19:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Fordie
CAD ? Explain please. 4D

CAD ? Explain please. 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 19:11
Replies: 16
Views: 4,158
Posted By Fordie
Worth checking the Engine Managment (Fuel...

Worth checking the Engine Managment (Fuel injection/ignition system) fuses. Underneath the seat cowl in front of or to one side of the ECU.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2006, 16:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,158
Posted By Fordie
Check the starter relay switch ,located on the...

Check the starter relay switch ,located on the right hand side of the battery, circular switch with just two wires passing through. I all ways thought though the fuel pump should prime first though....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jan-2006, 23:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,522
Posted By Fordie
Dave ,if its any concilation I had a 8mm socket...

Dave ,if its any concilation I had a 8mm socket drop into my bell mouth after having the belts changed by a local dealer, when the bike went in for a full service 3000 miles later the mechanic not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Jan-2006, 09:49
Replies: 19
Views: 4,529
Posted By Fordie
Not doing a bit of Grass tracking there Keefy are...

Not doing a bit of Grass tracking there Keefy are we :lol: Not like you at all, but I reckognise the rear end, as thats all we see of you mostly:lol: 4D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jan-2006, 01:18
Replies: 23
Views: 3,840
Posted By Fordie
Nelly, very true, as you no after refitting my...

Nelly, very true, as you no after refitting my fly wheel on the 996 It sounds a lot quieter too :lol: OOooooppps 4D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Jan-2006, 00:30
Replies: 23
Views: 3,840
Posted By Fordie
Its all about how much "Ooomph" you...

Its all about how much "Ooomph" you have crossing the cells that will give the power to turn over a Duke its not about Volts. As the battery gets old it looses the power to transfer that Ooomph....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Dec-2005, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By Fordie
The indicator bullet connections that meet up...

The indicator bullet connections that meet up with the main lume , tucked under the headlight unit can put too much "strain" on the current if the connections are dirty and may short across blowing...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Dec-2005, 23:21
Replies: 21
Views: 4,196
Posted By Fordie
Charlotte ,that Allans a STAR Oh how i wished...

Charlotte ,that Allans a STAR Oh how i wished that I had his knowledge about Ducati's >I can see now why he is so good . Time spent on the job I suppose. I do hope he stops for Christmas and you both...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Dec-2005, 23:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,196
Posted By Fordie
What ever you do it must be constant. Maybe...

What ever you do it must be constant. Maybe better to just leave it in a "dry" enviorment friendly atmospere than a artifitial warm one that may cause condensation if it goes hot /cold etc. Wear a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Dec-2005, 13:51
Replies: 31
Views: 4,236
Posted By Fordie
Thats a good descriptive choice of just what can...

Thats a good descriptive choice of just what can happen and has happened Fil so we may well jest . Brings back good memories from last year. Domskies marque going airbourne was a pit night mare as...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Dec-2005, 16:37
Replies: 22
Views: 3,841
Posted By Fordie
Great fun to look back and see "what you...

Great fun to look back and see "what you didnt see first time out" Thanks to those that weild the camera,s even if it means getting on the end of a butt of jokes yourself some times (...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Dec-2005, 20:07
Replies: 17
Views: 2,760
Posted By Fordie
Kelly aka Firefly, Fil2's better half took...

Kelly aka Firefly, Fil2's better half took them......there are more and even about 15 video clippings
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Nov-2005, 12:40
Replies: 26
Views: 3,652
Posted By Fordie
Try the Tantrum Kick start method. Place the...

Try the Tantrum Kick start method. Place the machine 2 meters from the kitchin door at an angle of 60 degrees to the perpundicular,take three steeps backward , retrace you route to wards the said...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Nov-2005, 09:17
Replies: 24
Views: 4,416
Posted By Fordie
Welcome to the world of the DSC . Anything but...

Welcome to the world of the DSC . Anything but meths for me, unlike some on here :lol:. What part of the globe are you from ? 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Nov-2005, 17:43
Replies: 24
Views: 3,059
Posted By Fordie
Well I no some one on here who is drip feed Red...

Well I no some one on here who is drip feed Red Bull and munches Museli Bars all day whether he would pass a dope test Im not sure . :lol: 4D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Nov-2005, 22:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By Fordie
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I can see ...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I can see steam rising in the East 4D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Nov-2005, 22:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,586
Posted By Fordie
Yaaaa, only if we no you'll be on your best...

Yaaaa, only if we no you'll be on your best behaviour especially with those other retribates from the East :lol::lol::lol: 4D

[Edited on 16-11-2005 by Fordie]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Nov-2005, 18:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,586
Posted By Fordie
Daz, Welcome , as my good fellow BHC riders have...

Daz, Welcome , as my good fellow BHC riders have all ready stated we do meet up fairly regularly and often at Grafham Waters. Most of the meets start of from this board so you best keep an eye on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2005, 21:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By Fordie
Just bought some spacers from a Local Duc Dealer...

Just bought some spacers from a Local Duc Dealer £5 each:o
also the right lenght bolts . You need them to raise the bracket up so the seat clamp will fit properly with out the use of the side...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Nov-2005, 16:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,919
Posted By Fordie
Well done Lin ,there was a great shout when your...

Well done Lin ,there was a great shout when your name was called, pity you wer'nt there on the night im sure it would of been a cheap night at the bar for you . 4D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Nov-2005, 17:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,335
Posted By Fordie
Ideal tool would be a jig saw with the proper...

Ideal tool would be a jig saw with the proper Aluminium blade in it.Go through like a knife in butter. Be careful and protect your eyes . 4D
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2005, 21:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By Fordie
If it ain't broke don't fix it , Just make sure...

If it ain't broke don't fix it , Just make sure im in front of you when we get out together, a flying knee slider is one thing a Remus Exocet another :lol:
I guess you'lle have to get out and ring...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2005, 18:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,954
Posted By Fordie
Supergrey, as you no the dry Ducati clutch is all...

Supergrey, as you no the dry Ducati clutch is all ways a bone of contension as to the noise they make. Clutches normally go 12,000 miles more maybe, depending on how its been treated. Often when you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2005, 08:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,269
Posted By Fordie
Long slither of rag wrapped around pipe twice,...

Long slither of rag wrapped around pipe twice, then a squeeze of Autolsolv,give it time and your'lle be able to shave in em. 4D
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