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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2005, 14:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,460
Posted By ath748
Don't know, but in this month's BIKE mag there is...

Don't know, but in this month's BIKE mag there is a comparison test on V-twins for under £7k (or summat), and they include the 916SPS.

If you were interested in a lunchtime read....

Ade.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-May-2005, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Posted By ath748
I wasn't sure if it helped resale etc if the book...

I wasn't sure if it helped resale etc if the book gets a stamp after every service. I know that's what I've done with the service book for my car.

But as you say, it's the receipt and breakdown of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-May-2005, 14:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Posted By ath748
Service record

My bike goes in for it's service at Pro Twins next week. It will be the first time I have had the bike serviced, and I'm wondering whether they will stamp the Ducati Service Book? If they are not...
Forum: Tyres 02-May-2005, 19:32
Replies: 6
Views: 4,070
Posted By ath748
Forgot to say, I'd recommend a pair of Pirelli...

Forgot to say, I'd recommend a pair of Pirelli Diablos for the 748 though...
Forum: Tyres 02-May-2005, 19:29
Replies: 6
Views: 4,070
Posted By ath748
I've bought tyres from them before - good chaps...

I've bought tyres from them before - good chaps and cheap too. Rode in once and got a set fitted while I waited, second time I got a pair delivered. I was on Bridgestone BT010's at the time and I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-May-2005, 14:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,182
Posted By ath748
I was there yesterday morning about 10am til...

I was there yesterday morning about 10am til 1045am. I met the tall bloke on the black Multi, had a chat to him about it - I never mentioned the DSC though - doh! There were no stickers on the...
Forum: Tyres 01-May-2005, 14:19
Replies: 9
Views: 12,097
Posted By ath748
I second that, always spray onto a cloth then...

I second that, always spray onto a cloth then clean the wheel. A good scrub of the tyre and a careful running in ride should do the trick though.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Apr-2005, 17:37
Replies: 6
Views: 2,469
Posted By ath748
I just got a call from them too - I can't make it...

I just got a call from them too - I can't make it either, but what a good price.......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Apr-2005, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,873
Posted By ath748
Ditto - same question as misterpink! My oxford...

Ditto - same question as misterpink! My oxford sports tailpack needs to fix under the pillion seat pad... And where did you bungee it?? I don't have pillion pegs on my 748S.

A pic would paint a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2005, 16:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,863
Posted By ath748
yep, and it took me about 20 mins first time. ...

yep, and it took me about 20 mins first time. I'm guessing now I know what to do, it'll take me less time.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2005, 11:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,863
Posted By ath748
I was hoping that wasnt the case - I don't want...

I was hoping that wasnt the case - I don't want to drill a hole in my cans. 10 mins taking em off will do.

Cheers.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2005, 11:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,863
Posted By ath748
How do they fix into the pipes?? Ade.

How do they fix into the pipes??

Ade.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2005, 10:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,353
Posted By ath748
Can fine

£60 fine if you get caught I believe. Well, that's what I got charged.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 23:36
Replies: 10
Views: 8,433
Posted By ath748
I remember someone mentioning Halfrauds paint...

I remember someone mentioning Halfrauds paint code:

Plasti-Kote Bright Red (1120) Super Gloss.

I wrote it down, not sure why though. Maybe I was anticipating this thread!!! :eureka:

Ade.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 12:50
Replies: 22
Views: 3,332
Posted By ath748
I had that problem for a few days, the SP guard...

I had that problem for a few days, the SP guard sorts it though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 12:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,405
Posted By ath748
It would be nice if it did! Holding the bike on...

It would be nice if it did! Holding the bike on the biting point can't be too good for it!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Apr-2005, 12:21
Replies: 29
Views: 3,405
Posted By ath748
Mine is so bad I don't bother. I haven't touched...

Mine is so bad I don't bother. I haven't touched it in months, I don't miss it either.
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 13:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,477
Posted By ath748
So nice. I really do like the look of those. ...

So nice. I really do like the look of those. Well done and enjoy it.....

Ade.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 21:12
Replies: 43
Views: 6,785
Posted By ath748
Termi's to get that real Duc feeling for me ...

Termi's to get that real Duc feeling for me :D:D:D
Forum: Stolen Bikes 29-Mar-2005, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 10,262
Posted By ath748
Like I said, wasn't meaning to offend.

Like I said, wasn't meaning to offend.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 21:06
Replies: 85
Views: 27,544
Posted By ath748
Don't fancy paying that much with all that crap...

Don't fancy paying that much with all that crap written across it. :P

7 pics from 100% bikes cost me £30, so what you've been quoted sounds about right. Mind you, comparing that to what dickie...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 29-Mar-2005, 17:49
Replies: 7
Views: 10,262
Posted By ath748
Not being funny like, but this being a Ducati web...

Not being funny like, but this being a Ducati web site, do we hold open the doors to let every single bike that is ever nicked be posted?

I really am not be arsey (and I mean that very seriously),...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 17:18
Replies: 85
Views: 27,544
Posted By ath748
:roll: I think my missus'll have something to...

:roll: I think my missus'll have something to day about that!!

Nope, the girl is all yours matey. (Not my missus!! :P)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 16:42
Replies: 85
Views: 27,544
Posted By ath748
Wasn't meaning literally! Mind you......:ninja:

Wasn't meaning literally! Mind you......:ninja:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 16:38
Replies: 85
Views: 27,544
Posted By ath748
Bah..... :flame:

Bah..... :flame:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 16:07
Replies: 85
Views: 27,544
Posted By ath748
UncleD, were those pics some of the professional...

UncleD, were those pics some of the professional ones offered by the "available" tasty blonde from Focused Events by any chance?!

Ade.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Mar-2005, 12:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
Posted By ath748
Me too, no probs, but then I only trust the cable...

Me too, no probs, but then I only trust the cable tie holding it on.... :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2005, 12:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By ath748
My 2002 748S has celcius on temp guage.

My 2002 748S has celcius on temp guage.
Forum: Tyres 21-Mar-2005, 16:09
Replies: 3
Views: 3,492
Posted By ath748
Great! Thanks guys.

Great!

Thanks guys.
Forum: Tyres 21-Mar-2005, 14:42
Replies: 3
Views: 3,492
Posted By ath748
My tyres for trackday

I've got a set of Pirelli Diablo Corsa's on my 748. I've done 1 Brands Hatch track day in them, and about 1000 odd road miles. They don't appear to be very squared off and there's loads of tread...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 22:48
Replies: 18
Views: 2,574
Posted By ath748
Practice - that's all it takes. To help you, get...

Practice - that's all it takes. To help you, get another person (they don't have to be a biker ;)) and ask them to hold the bars and steady the bike while you take it off the paddock stand. After a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 17:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,574
Posted By ath748
I was describing rear obviously (no seat pad at...

I was describing rear obviously (no seat pad at the front on my bike!!) :P:P:P:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2005, 17:51
Replies: 18
Views: 2,574
Posted By ath748
Always put the sidestand down BEFORE you even...

Always put the sidestand down BEFORE you even think of taking it off the paddock stand.

Hold pillion seat pad strap with left hand, as you lower the bike off the stand pull the whole bike firmly to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2005, 18:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,832
Posted By ath748
Bird I used to go out with had a bronze...

Bird I used to go out with had a bronze bush.

I'm really sorry, I'll get me coat - taxi for one already ordered.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Mar-2005, 18:17
Replies: 21
Views: 3,847
Posted By ath748
Take a brolly with you. Welcome! Ade.

Take a brolly with you.

Welcome!
Ade.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2005, 09:42
Replies: 52
Views: 7,612
Posted By ath748
There'll be a bit of club rivalry then....... ...

There'll be a bit of club rivalry then....... Good fun...:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2005, 18:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
Posted By ath748
There's a bit of info here from when I changed my...

There's a bit of info here from when I changed my oil and filter a while ago:

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=10414#pid85330


Ade.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2005, 16:38
Replies: 52
Views: 7,612
Posted By ath748
I've always wondered......do buffalos have...

I've always wondered......do buffalos have wings?
:puzzled:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2005, 16:11
Replies: 37
Views: 6,554
Posted By ath748
I fail to see what the problem is here regarding...

I fail to see what the problem is here regarding naming the company. Whether they honour your voucher or not, this thread has already given them a bad name, the damage is already done. Stop...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Mar-2005, 11:00
Replies: 4
Views: 3,417
Posted By ath748
Wheelie Schools

Anyone know of a wheelie school down south? I've had no luck popping a fat one, and to be honest, I'm a bit wary of dropping her so I thought a day at a school might be fun and sensible!

I've been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Mar-2005, 22:55
Replies: 37
Views: 4,200
Posted By ath748
Dibble - I do enjoy seeing what avatar you will...

Dibble - I do enjoy seeing what avatar you will pick next. Keep 'em coming dear boy.

Apologies for hijacking thread.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 17:40
Replies: 22
Views: 6,366
Posted By ath748
Stick a decent set of wets on, some warm undies...

Stick a decent set of wets on, some warm undies and you'll be fine.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Mar-2005, 12:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By ath748
Redruth - Tried a lot of that stuff yes. I don't...

Redruth - Tried a lot of that stuff yes. I don't expect the heated grips to feel any different - they just replace the existing grips on the bars. If she went for the over grips then I think they...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Mar-2005, 16:41
Replies: 39
Views: 7,661
Posted By ath748
Absolutely right, there's no way me and my novice...

Absolutely right, there's no way me and my novice mate will be racing each other. No way. No siree. Won't even by timing ourselves. <Cough>.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Mar-2005, 11:44
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By ath748
Thanks guys, as ever this board always provides...

Thanks guys, as ever this board always provides good quality (normally!) feedback and real good advice/opinions. Really appreciated.

Ade.:):)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2005, 23:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By ath748
You would have thought so wouldn't you!!...

You would have thought so wouldn't you!! :lol:

My lass's hands get so cold, when she stops she has to warm them on the exhaust to get feeling back into them! Can't have her doing that, it'll do her...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2005, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,634
Posted By ath748
Heated grips

Now then, I want to buy my girl a set of heated grips for her Tumpet Daytona 600 as her pinkies are always cold when we go out.

She's had a look on her Daytona forum/discussion board, but they're...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2005, 17:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,793
Posted By ath748
I'll join you in the pit lane garage if you don't...

I'll join you in the pit lane garage if you don't mind. Will be with a non-Ducati.....but he likes them though!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2005, 17:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,793
Posted By ath748
OK, thanks for the advice. Steady as she goes....

OK, thanks for the advice. Steady as she goes....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Mar-2005, 17:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,793
Posted By ath748
Good, I guess I'll find out really won't I. It's...

Good, I guess I'll find out really won't I. It's them new tyres I'll have on at the same time I gotta watch out for...:o
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