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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Aug-2006, 22:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,083
Posted By antonye
The reason why you all got dropped from SV/SoT is...

The reason why you all got dropped from SV/SoT is because you only entered for ONE race, ie £25.

Because the two races have now been combined into one single race, you would need to pay for the TWO...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jul-2006, 15:15
Replies: 49
Views: 8,430
Posted By antonye
Have we had a final answer on the poll yet? Last...

Have we had a final answer on the poll yet?

Last day to get our money back is friday - that's 2 days away - so we really need an answer from the MT/RC today or tomorrow at the very latest.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jul-2006, 20:05
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By antonye
I got the Brembo radial master cylinder serviced...

I got the Brembo radial master cylinder serviced by GPR last week - returned in two days and it was £6.19 for the service and £22.49 for the spares kit!

Great stuff, well recommended.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2006, 10:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By antonye
The only ones that are different are from an R...

The only ones that are different are from an R model bike, due to different offset on the disks, so yes they should fit!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jul-2006, 10:14
Replies: 12
Views: 5,955
Posted By antonye
If you know what size you take, do it...

If you know what size you take, do it online:
http://www.thevisorshop.com/
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jul-2006, 13:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By antonye
Had this on the 583/674 myself at Castle Combe...

Had this on the 583/674 myself at Castle Combe last year - the clutch pack got absolutely toasted and the metal plates turned blue, as did most of the clutch inner.

Dr AK advised me to fit an extra...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jul-2006, 18:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By antonye
As new means that they are used batteries, but...

As new means that they are used batteries, but have been reconditioned through the battery cycle machine that Mark (my pit bitch) has at work, so are as good as new.

Most cheap chargers (ie,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jul-2006, 17:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,217
Posted By antonye
1. No, it's just like an extended pipe so it...

1. No, it's just like an extended pipe so it doesn't matter

2. "Unions" I think, but you'd need to check with ones because of the carb heater connections. Maybe try the parts reference list (your...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jul-2006, 11:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By antonye
Oh, and as for the Marzocchi, I always ran with...

Oh, and as for the Marzocchi, I always ran with just 2 rings showing, the 2nd ring being right on the yoke.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jul-2006, 11:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By antonye
We've always got batteries in the paddock (OEM...

We've always got batteries in the paddock (OEM Ducati Yuasa ones) as new for a tenner. Come and find us if you want one! #111
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jul-2006, 11:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,202
Posted By antonye
I've slid down the track (and road!) in mine more...

I've slid down the track (and road!) in mine more times than I care to remember and have never had that happen.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 23:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By antonye
Dunno, tbh. Could check the Haynes Book of Lies...

Dunno, tbh.

Could check the Haynes Book of Lies but I can't see straight right now.

I'll try again in the morning when I'm not too drunkered.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 17:08
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
Heh, that's not a bad excuse I suppose ;) We've...

Heh, that's not a bad excuse I suppose ;)

We've got a booking for saturday but I might be free on sunday, so may well pop over. I'll pm you my mobile number anyway.

Oh, and good luck!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 17:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,613
Posted By antonye
That's a shame Tonion, as we all know how much...

That's a shame Tonion, as we all know how much you enjoy it.

I've not done a single trackday this year for the same reasons - luckily it worked out well at Oulton park for me with the results.

See...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 17:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By antonye
It gets easier the more you do it, but yes it is...

It gets easier the more you do it, but yes it is a pain!

If you want to pop over to mine I'll give you a hand with it Colin?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 17:02
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
So why aren't you coming to my birthday party on...

So why aren't you coming to my birthday party on friday night then?

It's not too far away from there!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
Posted By antonye
Most probably. You'll need to get the top fairing...

Most probably. You'll need to get the top fairing off to get at it though, and that means removing:

side panels
mirrors
top panel
headlight

once you've done that, you'll be able to (just!) get...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 12:45
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
Snetterton was my local track for many years and...

Snetterton was my local track for many years and is probably one of the cheapest in the country, so I have done more laps round that track than I care to remember!

It's not a very difficult track to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 12:37
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
Only sometimes ... ask Andy Roberts ;)

Only sometimes ... ask Andy Roberts ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 12:37
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
Yeah, just lean it over and keep it...

Yeah, just lean it over and keep it pinned.

Although I really shouldn't be giving away my home-round knowledge, should I ?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2006, 12:06
Replies: 45
Views: 4,786
Posted By antonye
As Eric says, you can easily learn this...

As Eric says, you can easily learn this one:

Over the line, count to 50
Quite fast right, don't back off
Straight for a bit then 90 degree right hander
Long straight. Have a cuppa. Wait a bit. Bit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 21:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By antonye
I believe they are quite expensive new, in the...

I believe they are quite expensive new, in the order of £20 for the ones that fit the tank and allow the hose to be connected.

To connect the other end to the fuel pipe you can just insert it and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jul-2006, 13:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By antonye
There are two types, as far as I know, one with...

There are two types, as far as I know, one with the quick-release connectors and the "cheaper version (E model) fitted without them. Other than that they should be exactly the same.

You can, get the...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 13:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,824
Posted By antonye
We made our own brakcet and used the mounting...

We made our own brakcet and used the mounting point for the ignition to bolt it in to. It's only a bit of bent ally ... not the hardest thing to make!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2006, 11:26
Replies: 8
Views: 3,506
Posted By antonye
Yes, that's what I thought! That seat unit is...

Yes, that's what I thought!

That seat unit is aftermarket too, you can tell by the seat pads.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2006, 10:47
Replies: 8
Views: 3,506
Posted By antonye
What's This Then? "Carenata" ?

http://groenen.hexon.cx/s2b5a2fa37253cf73ebbf3715e9cdca2a/details.html?id=476107

Any ideas what this is? Looks like a white frame single seat but they've labelled it as a "Carenata" which I've never...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jul-2006, 15:34
Replies: 38
Views: 4,360
Posted By antonye
Bike details would be good - class / engine size,...

Bike details would be good - class / engine size, off the shelf / home built, that kind of thing.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jul-2006, 12:45
Replies: 72
Views: 16,829
Posted By antonye
<weeksy> But trackdays aren't...

<weeksy>

But trackdays aren't racing...

</weeksy>
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2006, 20:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,614
Posted By antonye
I know that Essex County Choppers will do it for...

I know that Essex County Choppers will do it for you, just across the bridge in Essex. Would be around £80 I expect, maybe even less.

Their work is fantastic. They painted my race fairings for me,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jul-2006, 19:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,891
Posted By antonye
Nice one Dommy!

Nice one Dommy!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jul-2006, 15:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By antonye
...and the fact that Malc weighs twice what the...

...and the fact that Malc weighs twice what the front runner does!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2006, 18:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By antonye
Yes, they look the same, but the $5 one has the...

Yes, they look the same, but the $5 one has the "product may vary" disclaimer on it...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 18:11
Replies: 43
Views: 5,769
Posted By antonye
You not selling your 695 then Dom?

You not selling your 695 then Dom?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 17:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,191
Posted By antonye
49p from Wilkinson

49p from Wilkinson
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 13:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By antonye
...and that's just round her chest by the looks...

...and that's just round her chest by the looks of things! :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 13:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By antonye
...and that's just round her chest by the looks...

...and that's just round her chest by the looks of things! :o
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 12:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By antonye
Trophy my dear boy, he has a small trophy! ;)

Trophy my dear boy, he has a small trophy!

;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 12:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,609
Posted By antonye
Nice! Although you seem to have a very small one.

Nice!

Although you seem to have a very small one.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2006, 12:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By antonye
The point is that you'd have the same truck...

The point is that you'd have the same truck regardless of brand ... so unless you pay to go AA or RAC (who are just as useless, in my experience) then you're stuck with it.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2006, 12:14
Replies: 126
Views: 22,315
Posted By antonye
Talking Yeah, deep fried are bestest.

Yeah, deep fried are bestest.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2006, 11:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By antonye
AXA will subcontract to any number of local...

AXA will subcontract to any number of local recovery companies, just like any other recovery service that isn't the AA or RAC!

Chances are you'd get the same recovery truck if you were with AXA,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2006, 00:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,439
Posted By antonye
Eric, are you riding pillion or...

Eric, are you riding pillion or something?

http://www.pljphoto.com/photos/New%20Era/060708_Oulton_Park/045_David_Matchett/BIG/MP3E7022.jpg
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By antonye
Here are scans of the pages, there's in super-low...

Here are scans of the pages, there's in super-low quality so you can see the pics but can't read the text - go out and buy a copy if you want to read it!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 17:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By antonye
Desmo Due in Motorcycle Sport & Leisure mag

Nice 3-page spread in MS&L (August) from Malc Kirkham who was the guest rider way back in Round 1 at Cadwell.

Pics of a lot of riders including Geoff, myself and GTH. Writeup mentions Dickie and...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 16:55
Replies: 21
Views: 3,052
Posted By antonye
THIS IS NOT THE FORUM TO ASK SUCH...

THIS IS NOT THE FORUM TO ASK SUCH QUESTIONS!

EMAIL THE DD COMMITTEE FOR THE ANSWER...

*sigh*
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 15:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,904
Posted By antonye
Apologies for the out-of-focus piccy but it's...

Apologies for the out-of-focus piccy but it's from my Treo and it doesn't have a macro mode! You get the idea anyways, just squint your eyes a bit...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 15:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,904
Posted By antonye
As Paul says it was my fault entirely as I took...

As Paul says it was my fault entirely as I took the bike out of the van. It looks like the alu washer is designed to break in that way to save damage to the more expensive components - a bit like the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 13:12
Replies: 19
Views: 2,904
Posted By antonye
Got the m/c off last night and it has indeed...

Got the m/c off last night and it has indeed pulled the ball out through the alu washer, so I'll be sending it off to GPR for repairs and will let you all know how I get on.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 13:09
Replies: 22
Views: 2,992
Posted By antonye
The problem is that we've got lots of riders with...

The problem is that we've got lots of riders with two bikes, but no chance to race them due to mixed grids - Chris Woods, Paul Payne, Skids, Fil2, Rattler(?) and Phil Harris to name but a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jul-2006, 12:56
Replies: 22
Views: 2,992
Posted By antonye
Yes, I'm quite sure there are different colour...

Yes, I'm quite sure there are different colour number boards between Class A and Class B.
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