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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 12:07
Replies: 56
Views: 16,706
Posted By Jools
No they're not, but it's more like the 2 valve...

No they're not, but it's more like the 2 valve ones are not quite as smooth as the 4, rather than the 4's being silky smooth and the 2's dog rough.

Can't really describe the difference between my 2...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 15:23
Replies: 56
Views: 16,706
Posted By Jools
:lol: Fair point

:lol: Fair point
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 14:49
Replies: 56
Views: 16,706
Posted By Jools
Nah, have to disagree with Athelstan. There is...

Nah, have to disagree with Athelstan. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a well set up ST2.

Mine has carried me through 4 winters, done some big mileage ride outs keeping up with 'bigger'...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 22:10
Replies: 56
Views: 16,706
Posted By Jools
Hmmm...how long has it been since things like the...

Hmmm...how long has it been since things like the throttle bodies were balanced etc..Sounds as if it's running rougher than it should.

My ST2 vibrates a bit more than my 4 valver, but not so much...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2006, 18:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,786
Posted By Jools
50mm SP5 Termis

Well, I can't afford them but...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-888-851-SP5-50MM-TERMIGNONI-FULL-EXHAUST-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ120048315533QQihZ002QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 14:29
Replies: 56
Views: 16,706
Posted By Jools
Get it set up right and you'll find its a very...

Get it set up right and you'll find its a very underated bike
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2006, 12:14
Replies: 19
Views: 8,290
Posted By Jools
Have to say I agree with Beancounter. It seems an...

Have to say I agree with Beancounter. It seems an awful lot of trouble to go to for an extra 30 cc. And you have to mess around to sort out the piston travel to make sure that the extra 2 mm stroke...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Nov-2006, 10:35
Replies: 68
Views: 19,387
Posted By Jools
You'll want the sound of big V-Twins not...

You'll want the sound of big V-Twins not screaming IL4's

Did you never hear the saying that "Absinthe makes the fart go honda" ???
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Oct-2006, 19:21
Replies: 14
Views: 5,107
Posted By Jools
You'll need the slider thingies that slip inside...

You'll need the slider thingies that slip inside the swingarm too - the ones that bolt to the wheel adjusters. Not sure what you call them - Axle carriers perhaps. ST2 ones are the job as Rob says
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 31-Oct-2006, 16:36
Replies: 20
Views: 8,878
Posted By Jools
Cool...Will the 1098 have 200 bhp then ;) I'm...

Cool...Will the 1098 have 200 bhp then ;)

I'm sure that some computer nerd will have sat in front of his CAD workstation and done some finite element analysis on the design. We all know that...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Oct-2006, 12:57
Replies: 21
Views: 7,670
Posted By Jools
So can these guys: ...

So can these guys:

http://www.goodfabs.com/index.htm

and this guy:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/grahamf/products.htm

Oh...and these guys:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Oct-2006, 22:24
Replies: 16
Views: 3,633
Posted By Jools
Couchie always liked to put the DD stunt team...

Couchie always liked to put the DD stunt team through a dry run of the Stoppie routine
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 14:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,956
Posted By Jools
If you're going to all the trouble of taking the...

If you're going to all the trouble of taking the cylinders off you can just block the oilway off. As you say, it's only there because of the aircooled bikes using the same crankcases need it.
...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Oct-2006, 12:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,148
Posted By Jools
I've never had one of these bikes so I could be...

I've never had one of these bikes so I could be wrong but, as I recall you could get a 748s Bip - one of the guys that used to ride with us had one. I think people get confused that the Bip is the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Oct-2006, 12:27
Replies: 29
Views: 6,382
Posted By Jools
Ooooh you saucy.... I've got to go and take a...

Ooooh you saucy.... I've got to go and take a cold shower now :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 10:35
Replies: 23
Views: 6,924
Posted By Jools
Agree with Fiscus. Don't weld the standard Strada...

Agree with Fiscus. Don't weld the standard Strada plastics together whatever you do. Much better to wrap them up carefully and stick them up the loft so that you can return the bike to it's original...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Oct-2006, 18:29
Replies: 29
Views: 6,382
Posted By Jools
Aye, not bad at all but the MC was ****

Aye, not bad at all but the MC was ****
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2006, 09:32
Replies: 19
Views: 8,290
Posted By Jools
http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/1026stroker...

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/1026strokerwithspscam.html
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Oct-2006, 16:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,916
Posted By Jools
Even if it's lowish mileage, make sure it's been...

Even if it's lowish mileage, make sure it's been regularly serviced with belts and stuff checked over.

Contrary to popular belief, Ducatis respond better to being regularly ridden than stuck...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Oct-2006, 11:20
Replies: 21
Views: 7,391
Posted By Jools
Not keen on the yellow frame either, but hey...

Not keen on the yellow frame either, but hey ho...each to their own.

Now, the write up on 851/888's in MCN had three readers bikes and one of those had a yellow frame. Surely it must be the same...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 17:21
Replies: 32
Views: 20,524
Posted By Jools
Yep, saw it in one of the mags...can't remember...

Yep, saw it in one of the mags...can't remember what auction house....reckoned it'd go for about £15K
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 17:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,893
Posted By Jools
Float between 14 stone 3 pounds and 14-8...

Float between 14 stone 3 pounds and 14-8 depending on how much Guiness I drink, so no lightweight but not a complete bloater...but I see what you mean about preload...hmmmmm maybe just go down the...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 17:08
Replies: 32
Views: 20,524
Posted By Jools
On the fence? Keep the SP3. There's a nice...

On the fence? Keep the SP3.

There's a nice Tricolore up for auction soon, then you can get an SP2, then an SP5...as long as I can remain an official test rider.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 10:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,893
Posted By Jools
Thoughts on progressive springs

As well as keeping on top of general servicing and maintenance, the plan for the 888 is to gently upgrade over a couple of years until it becomes 'my' bike. I'm starting with the brakes and...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 23:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jools
Just 80 pees? my kidneys are good for loads more...

Just 80 pees? my kidneys are good for loads more than that!
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 22:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jools
That's what I hate about this site... I've got...

That's what I hate about this site...

I've got 2 nice Dukes and should be happy with that shouldn't I? then someone comes along and posts up an object of lust that I'd need to sell a kidney for.
...
Forum: Tyres 25-Oct-2006, 16:09
Replies: 14
Views: 15,221
Posted By Jools
I've never managed to trouble my standard Diablos...

I've never managed to trouble my standard Diablos on road or track, as I've said often enough, if they could talk they would just turn round and sneer "Is that all you've got boy".

So, Paul996,...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 11:15
Replies: 32
Views: 20,524
Posted By Jools
Well it depends whether you want two 851/888 type...

Well it depends whether you want two 851/888 type bikes or two 916 series bikes. If the 851 SP3 lives in the SP4's shadow then it might be worth it, but then will the 916SP3 live in the 996SPS's...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 22:09
Replies: 15
Views: 4,762
Posted By Jools
I had my 888 stand converted to a non-flip. ...

I had my 888 stand converted to a non-flip.

It's not perfect because I like to get on the bike while it's on it's stand in case I lose my footing or my stumpy little leg doesn't sling itself over...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 18:37
Replies: 16
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jools
Jeez....how can any mechanic not look at that and...

Jeez....how can any mechanic not look at that and think summat's wrong.

Now about this spacer, my ST has a conical spacer that fits big diameter to the swingarn, small diameter on the inner race of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2006, 17:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,669
Posted By Jools
Isn't it a 12mm? Could be wrong, I often...

Isn't it a 12mm? Could be wrong, I often am...which might be why my nuts are slack ;)
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Oct-2006, 16:48
Replies: 16
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jools
On my 888 there is no spacer on the LHS. I...

On my 888 there is no spacer on the LHS. I noticed this when Fordie and me changed the rear sprocket. I was expecting there to be a spacer just like the one on my ST, but there wasn't one. I was...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2006, 14:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,669
Posted By Jools
Yep, 32mm socket is the chap you'll need. You...

Yep, 32mm socket is the chap you'll need. You will notice though that the nut is not very wide, so if you're better off with a plain hex socket (not one of those multi faceted socket - whatever...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Oct-2006, 14:00
Replies: 55
Views: 16,250
Posted By Jools
When I said 'me too' I was expressing a personal...

When I said 'me too' I was expressing a personal agreement that a period where everybody backed off from posting contentious 'tit for tat' emails around DD was a superb idea. In terms of a cooling...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 17:07
Replies: 11
Views: 4,010
Posted By Jools
My 888 Strada suddenly expired just after an...

My 888 Strada suddenly expired just after an 'enthusiastic' run on bumpy roads when me and the BHCN crew (plus Loz and Henners) were on our way up to 'Raid the Lakes'. It turned out that one of the...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 15:50
Replies: 10
Views: 3,638
Posted By Jools
I'll add £2 to the cheque and have the fusebox...

I'll add £2 to the cheque and have the fusebox decal as well then shall I ?

I'm tempted by the ST2 shock as well....must....resist....

Actually, can you stop posting hard to come by stuff for...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Oct-2006, 11:18
Replies: 17
Views: 3,835
Posted By Jools
If you're very, very, very brave (or want people...

If you're very, very, very brave (or want people to think that you are ;) ) you'll need corsas. If your honest, you'll probably never ride fast enough on the road, or the track come to that, to give...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2006, 11:09
Replies: 8
Views: 2,727
Posted By Jools
Looks like something from Scooby-Doo

Looks like something from Scooby-Doo
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Oct-2006, 16:03
Replies: 55
Views: 16,250
Posted By Jools
Me too

Me too
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2006, 16:43
Replies: 29
Views: 5,247
Posted By Jools
You're too tense?

You're too tense?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2006, 16:41
Replies: 20
Views: 4,991
Posted By Jools
Superb.

Superb.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2006, 14:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,390
Posted By Jools
If you buy them I'll have to kill you...cos I...

If you buy them I'll have to kill you...cos I can't afford them :(

If they stay at the start price they're a good buy, but I doubt that they will.

According to this thread...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2006, 12:33
Replies: 29
Views: 5,247
Posted By Jools
My job once took me to Palo Alto (near San Jose)...

My job once took me to Palo Alto (near San Jose) every month to six weeks, for a period of about a week to ten days at a time. I was desperate for one of my business trips to line up with a CSS day...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2006, 13:59
Replies: 14
Views: 4,390
Posted By Jools
Yep, checked the ad now. 01462 is a Hitchin sort...

Yep, checked the ad now. 01462 is a Hitchin sort of area code, so it could be the same bike that Fordie posted about.

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=34349
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Oct-2006, 13:33
Replies: 17
Views: 3,835
Posted By Jools
Well to a certain extent, getting your weight in...

Well to a certain extent, getting your weight in the right place is going to help, but it depends on how extreme you have to be in getting your weight forward.

My advice would be to make sure that...
Forum: Regional Organisers 19-Oct-2006, 13:24
Replies: 0
Views: 15,747
Posted By Jools
Regional Contact List

Regional Organiser List:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php?page=regcontacts
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2006, 12:55
Replies: 14
Views: 4,390
Posted By Jools
Depends what location it's in. I haven't checked...

Depends what location it's in. I haven't checked out the ad yet but I know that one of Fordie's work colleagues (works at Luton Airport, so must be somewhere around there) has got an SP lookalike for...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Oct-2006, 00:04
Replies: 23
Views: 6,444
Posted By Jools
I'm going to strip my old ST2 down, get the frame...

I'm going to strip my old ST2 down, get the frame sprayed red, respray the fairings, fit some Marchesini 5 spokes, fit an Ohlins rear shock and rebuild the engine, refinish the engine paint, get a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Oct-2006, 18:40
Replies: 195
Views: 53,060
Posted By Jools
I think Khushy makes some valuable points here. ...

I think Khushy makes some valuable points here.

I am an MT member. I was voted in at the last AGM to try and breathe some new life into the DSC regions. As Khushy says, being on the MT is a real...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Oct-2006, 16:14
Replies: 135
Views: 34,757
Posted By Jools
Want to support an open...

Want to support an open meeting
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