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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2005, 22:31
Replies: 43
Views: 6,786
Posted By the old man
On a 996BP: 1. best value for money, one tooth...

On a 996BP:

1. best value for money, one tooth smaller gearbox sprocket

2. money no object, 50mm Termis, plus Grunter conversion by Sigma, plus rear Ohlins, plus geometry / suspension set-up also...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2005, 23:01
Replies: 22
Views: 3,442
Posted By the old man
WeeJohnyB got it right. New Era run either...

WeeJohnyB got it right. New Era run either 'open' practice slots - 10 minute slot open to any solo class; about four or five of these, or 'closed' practice slots for specific classes (they don't mix...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Mar-2005, 22:49
Replies: 63
Views: 11,044
Posted By the old man
can't say i've ever known a racer who didn't stay...

can't say i've ever known a racer who didn't stay at the track - this aint a track day; you need to be there early to scrutineer and register then get ready for practice / qualifying, then change...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Mar-2005, 22:24
Replies: 22
Views: 3,442
Posted By the old man
If it's the same as other New Era qualifying then...

If it's the same as other New Era qualifying then you get a 10 minute qualifying slot and your best lap time determines your grid position.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Mar-2005, 23:08
Replies: 74
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Views: 11,948
Posted By the old man
When the flag drops the bull **** stops -...

When the flag drops the bull **** stops - everything else before then is fiction.

And; you can't compare racing to track days just like you can't compare track days to riding on the road.

Old Man...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Mar-2005, 22:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,470
Posted By the old man
i've been using an oblong one (solid silver...

i've been using an oblong one (solid silver infact) for three years with no probs'.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Mar-2005, 23:05
Replies: 74
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Views: 11,948
Posted By the old man
have heard of a standard 620 producing high 50's...

have heard of a standard 620 producing high 50's and would expect a well sorted one to be low 60's. would be surprised if a well sorted 583 with big bore can better this.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Mar-2005, 19:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By the old man
Thanks guys. Sorted.

Thanks guys. Sorted.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Mar-2005, 09:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By the old man
Vain Old Man needs help!

who knows where I can get lettering made up to put my name on the screen of my DD racer - you know, nice squirly stuff not a bunch of letraset?

This sounds pathetically vain but it's realy so I can...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2005, 17:31
Replies: 23
Views: 4,496
Posted By the old man
I only got the bike on Saturday. So far have...

I only got the bike on Saturday. So far have removed all street stuff. So that only leaves:
1. fibreglass - source it, fit it & paint it
2. rearsets
3. crash bungs
4. sprockets
5. exhausts
6....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2005, 21:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By the old man
desparately seeking race fibregalss for SS

what are people using for race bodywork on their SuperSports? I'm trying to track down suppliers with littel success so far. Any help gratefully received. Ta.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2005, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,630
Posted By the old man
have you tracked down race bodywork for the...

have you tracked down race bodywork for the 620sport? and if so where did you get it? Ta.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2005, 21:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Posted By the old man
what are you guys doing about race bodywork? can...

what are you guys doing about race bodywork? can you recomend any supplies of race f.glass for supersports? Ta.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Mar-2005, 22:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,246
Posted By the old man
just wait 'till you see my converted horse...

just wait 'till you see my converted horse trailer (I cleaned the poo out first)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Mar-2005, 22:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,496
Posted By the old man
you're kind of not alone. picked up my 620S...

you're kind of not alone. picked up my 620S yesterday and ripped all the street stuff off it today. now the fun starts 'cos as far s i can see NO ONE does race bodywork for the wee beastie which...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Mar-2005, 09:01
Replies: 52
Views: 12,078
Posted By the old man
That first corner at Cadwell will be the best bit...

That first corner at Cadwell will be the best bit of the whole season.

Too old, pa!! Zimmers at dawn.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2005, 15:03
Replies: 29
Views: 4,479
Posted By the old man
if i swapped the St Bernard for a Jack Russel...

if i swapped the St Bernard for a Jack Russel would it improve my lap times?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2005, 14:28
Replies: 1
Views: 2,458
Posted By the old man
good man. they start to look cool after about...

good man. they start to look cool after about three races; by which time they look like one of Rab C Nesbits cast off string vests!!

biggest pain is with only six meetings this year it will not be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2005, 23:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By the old man
Can vouch for the electric impact wrench -...

Can vouch for the electric impact wrench - marvelous piece of kit that no nut can resist.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2005, 23:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,635
Posted By the old man
I run an ITG in airbox filter (ie., it fits over...

I run an ITG in airbox filter (ie., it fits over the bellmouths) on my 996. This is a simple option on the 996 'cos it doesn't have shower type injectors above the bellmouth - 998's etc with...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 01-Mar-2005, 23:10
Replies: 18
Views: 9,992
Posted By the old man
I run an ITG in airbox filter (ie., it fits over...

I run an ITG in airbox filter (ie., it fits over the bellmouths) on my 996. This is a simple option on the 996 'cos it doesn't have shower type injectors above the bellmouth - 998's etc with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2005, 22:26
Replies: 53
Views: 22,412
Posted By the old man
count me in too. can vouch for benefit as Sigma...

count me in too.

can vouch for benefit as Sigma transformed my 996 by setting ride height correctly
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Feb-2005, 15:35
Replies: 37
Views: 5,597
Posted By the old man
another idea - and cheap - would be a flyscreen...

another idea - and cheap - would be a flyscreen from a Honda Hornet Racer. most race fibregalss providers should be able to come up with one as its been a popular class for a number of years now
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 19:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,641
Posted By the old man
All New Era meetings seem to be packed these days...

All New Era meetings seem to be packed these days - you'd need a one man bivvy bag to camp anywhere near scruitneering / holding area from about lunch time the day before racing. Although it's...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 19:49
Replies: 52
Views: 12,078
Posted By the old man
Think that makes me the oldest - 48yrs & 6...

Think that makes me the oldest - 48yrs & 6 months.

11st in the raw state (i don't do Kilos).

Not that many track days but have been club racing on and off for the last five years; 3 seasons with...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 19:32
Replies: 8
Views: 3,859
Posted By the old man
i said the list of links was good - am now the...

i said the list of links was good - am now the proud owner of a 620S. can't wait for the fun to start.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Feb-2005, 09:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,859
Posted By the old man
Thanks for the comments - antonye: the list of...

Thanks for the comments - antonye: the list of links is good
T T F N
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2005, 23:04
Replies: 8
Views: 3,859
Posted By the old man
Desmo Due Donor Bike Wanted

I know all you organised souls are planning shakedown track days and exhaustive test schedules by now BUT if any of you know of an early model 620 (either Monster or SS - yes I know, like hens teeth)...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2005, 19:34
Replies: 19
Views: 3,677
Posted By the old man
send all your forms to New Era 9inc ACU...

send all your forms to New Era 9inc ACU application) with both New Era and ACU money and New Era will forward relevant bits to ACU who will then send you a nice new credit card type licence and a bit...
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