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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-May-2006, 17:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,045
Posted By MJS
Planning to do Silverstone GP on 17/7 - birthday...

Planning to do Silverstone GP on 17/7 - birthday pressie to myself...

Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 08:18
Replies: 32
Views: 6,759
Posted By MJS
Yes, the linkage itself was stuck, the throttle...

Yes, the linkage itself was stuck, the throttle cable was fine (I bought a replacement but never needed to fit it). I spoke to Nelly, he suggested tweaking the white nylon adjustor nut on the linkaga...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 21:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,356
Posted By MJS
Mine is usually in the inside pocket of my...

Mine is usually in the inside pocket of my leathers, but I do have an out of date one on the bike still... holder is mounted on the subframe where the pillion hangers used to be. Worked ok with the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Apr-2006, 08:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,728
Posted By MJS
Is that right? How do I go about claiming a...

Is that right? How do I go about claiming a discount??

I've been with the AA for 13 years now - nothing but praise for them, I've lost count of the number of times they've rescued me, my car and my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Apr-2006, 09:15
Replies: 32
Views: 6,759
Posted By MJS
I had the throttle stick open on my 996 (99 year)...

I had the throttle stick open on my 996 (99 year) last year, with fortunately less severe consequences.
Mine was to do with the linkage between the front and rear cylinders, result was that when I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Mar-2006, 10:11
Replies: 11
Views: 3,187
Posted By MJS
Mine went through ok with 50mm Termi's on.. just...

Mine went through ok with 50mm Termi's on.. just depends on how good the mot tester's hearing is...

Go for somewhere that's recommended if you can...
Forum: Regional Organisers 22-Mar-2006, 09:07
Replies: 9
Views: 13,877
Posted By MJS
I remember that one... that was the one where...

I remember that one... that was the one where half of us got lost in deepest Narfalk.... 'cos our local leader didn't know the route :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 14-Mar-2006, 14:36
Replies: 50
Views: 10,769
Posted By MJS
Booked. Inters for me... need a volunteer to show...

Booked. Inters for me... need a volunteer to show me round...

Anyone got a link to an onboard video??

Cheers
Martin
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Mar-2006, 23:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,481
Posted By MJS
Might be tempted if I can get a pass out for...

Might be tempted if I can get a pass out for Easter Monday, who's it with?

Martin
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 16-Feb-2006, 14:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,806
Posted By MJS
I'm on NTL, unlimited at 1.5Mb (I think - it gets...

I'm on NTL, unlimited at 1.5Mb (I think - it gets upgraded from time to time). No issues at all with it, despite all the NTL horror stories I've heard in the past, I've never had a problem with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 19:06
Replies: 40
Views: 14,516
Posted By MJS
I actually quite like the flip up sidestand, find...

I actually quite like the flip up sidestand, find it quite strange riding a bike without it now... mind you, does make it hard getting off the paddock stand single handed!
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 09:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By MJS
Absolutely fantastic - thoroughly recommend it to...

Absolutely fantastic - thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to go again this year :D:D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2006, 14:04
Replies: 108
Views: 18,469
Posted By MJS
Not being involved in any way shape or form with...

Not being involved in any way shape or form with DD, none of this matters to me, but it's an interesting read..

Have to say - can't see the point in anyone going to Cadwell in March for a non-points...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 18-Jan-2006, 13:50
Replies: 10
Views: 14,307
Posted By MJS
NTL for me, no problems whatsoever with them, got...

NTL for me, no problems whatsoever with them, got a complete package for tv, telephone and broadband
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jan-2006, 12:18
Replies: 15
Views: 6,760
Posted By MJS
I've driven up the road a couple of times and...

I've driven up the road a couple of times and seen nothing... fairly sure they're long gone.
Cheers
Martin
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Dec-2005, 18:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By MJS
I will be back in the gym in the new year, also...

I will be back in the gym in the new year, also planning to start swimming again, and hopefully get back on the squash court :o
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Dec-2005, 20:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,455
Posted By MJS
That's some crimbo pressie.... nice one...

That's some crimbo pressie.... nice one...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Dec-2005, 20:10
Replies: 12
Views: 3,506
Posted By MJS
Mine's got the flip up 'suicide stand'. As keefy...

Mine's got the flip up 'suicide stand'. As keefy says, getting it on the rear stand is not too difficult, lowering it again takes a bit of nifty foot work - I stand near the rear wheel (stand side)...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 14:42
Replies: 164
Views: 41,297
Posted By MJS
Definitely the potential to share a van Andy.

Definitely the potential to share a van Andy.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 13:57
Replies: 164
Views: 41,297
Posted By MJS
Would like to think I'll be in for Brands and...

Would like to think I'll be in for Brands and Oulton having never done either of them before. Doubt I'd want to do Cadwell as well...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2005, 13:35
Replies: 23
Views: 3,610
Posted By MJS
I like the original grey colour, not a big fan of...

I like the original grey colour, not a big fan of black or red, makes the frame stand out too much for my liking.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 19-Oct-2005, 16:20
Replies: 25
Views: 3,372
Posted By MJS
As with Dibble, I'd prefer later into the year -...

As with Dibble, I'd prefer later into the year - want to maximise the chances of good weather, but it would all depend on dates etc. so I'm not going to vote - I'll see what the decision is and then...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Oct-2005, 18:19
Replies: 74
Views: 18,176
Posted By MJS
Again, potentially interested in this, but as...

Again, potentially interested in this, but as with the 'ring trip, it would depend on dates and finances, which I'm fairly confident wouldn't extend to both :(

Cheers
Martin

[Edited on 18-10-2005...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 13:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,713
Posted By MJS
Silver looks great... but I don't like that...

Silver looks great... but I don't like that exhaust...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2005, 13:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,977
Posted By MJS
Well done Phil, really pleased for you and...

Well done Phil, really pleased for you and yours.

Cheers
Martin
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Sep-2005, 08:51
Replies: 29
Views: 4,030
Posted By MJS
Mine's bolted into the floor between where the...

Mine's bolted into the floor between where the two bikes are parked, then chained through the anchor and wound around both bikes taking out any slack. Works for me.
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 10:00
Replies: 72
Views: 18,789
Posted By MJS
Looks stunning Phil... nice one :cool: Martin

Looks stunning Phil... nice one :cool:

Martin
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 09-Sep-2005, 14:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By MJS
My new policy through Premium Choice came with an...

My new policy through Premium Choice came with an automatic protected NCB, and they still beat my previous insurer's renewal, so I just took it. As a rule though, I wouldn't normally bother...

Martin
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Aug-2005, 11:54
Replies: 47
Views: 5,358
Posted By MJS
When is the DD dinner then? Good luck to all,...

When is the DD dinner then?

Good luck to all, Saturday was my first visit to a DD round and I impressed by the spirit and bravery in those conditions of all involved.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 14:32
Replies: 94
Views: 22,267
Posted By MJS
I would like to do it, but I'm not sure my...

I would like to do it, but I'm not sure my finances will run to it - doing Imola DRE less than 2 weeks before it. Will be making a decision one way or the other in the next couple of weeks.
Martin
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jul-2005, 14:47
Replies: 23
Views: 5,270
Posted By MJS
I'll hold my hands up to being one of the...

I'll hold my hands up to being one of the no-shows.

Got soaked through coming home from Donington Sunday afternoon, my leathers were still ringing wet when I got up at 5am Monday morning for my 2...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-Jul-2005, 22:44
Replies: 33
Views: 5,155
Posted By MJS
Just got back from Donny... soaked to the skin,...

Just got back from Donny... soaked to the skin, leather's are hanging up to dry but not overly confident for tomorrow...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jul-2005, 13:31
Replies: 18
Views: 2,833
Posted By MJS
Took mine to my local bikeshop yesterday...

Took mine to my local bikeshop yesterday afternoon for his opinion and he didn't want to get involved... said he'd sooner give me the 15 quid to go somewhere else than run the risk himself.... Seems...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2005, 14:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,467
Posted By MJS
TP/Dibble

How did you both get on at Brands with the 14/39 ratios??

Is it the way forward?

Cheers
Martin
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jul-2005, 14:43
Replies: 92
Views: 15,721
Posted By MJS
Jools - well said - sums up my feelings...

Jools - well said - sums up my feelings entirely.

I have total respect for everyone out there doing DD, but it's not the be all and end all of the DSC.

I've had a bad year this year with work...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 14:17
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By MJS
Mot time

It's MOT time of year again for me, first time with the Termi's on.

Now I know this has been discussed several times in the recent past, but what is the latest on this?

Anyone recommend somewhere...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 19:53
Replies: 44
Views: 7,326
Posted By MJS
:lol::lol: oh no no.. don't do gravel.... only...

:lol::lol: oh no no.. don't do gravel.... only finely manicured Silverstone grass... :frog:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 19:45
Replies: 44
Views: 7,326
Posted By MJS
Oulton for me for sure... bring it on... hope one...

Oulton for me for sure... bring it on... hope one of you locals will show me the way round.....:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 15:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,467
Posted By MJS
Maybe the over-gearing explains why I was...

Maybe the over-gearing explains why I was dog-slow out of the corners.... no, more likely that was the rider on board!

Looking forward to hearing feedback on the shorter ratios at Brands...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 14:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,467
Posted By MJS
Thanks Tony, I think I'll go 14/36 for starters...

Thanks Tony, I think I'll go 14/36 for starters and see how that feels - be interested to know how you find your even shorter gearing on track

Cheers
Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2005, 14:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,467
Posted By MJS
Lower Gearing

Ran my 996Bip at Silverstone a couple of weeks back, and noticed that even on (probably) the fastest circuit in the country I didn't use 6th gear, so I figured that I'd probably be better off...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 22-Jun-2005, 14:12
Replies: 27
Views: 4,944
Posted By MJS
I did Silverstone GP with 100% earlier in the...

I did Silverstone GP with 100% earlier in the year and the group sizes were pretty much the same, as WJB says, it's an expensive circuit and they need to put a lot of people out there to make it pay....
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2005, 19:29
Replies: 27
Views: 4,944
Posted By MJS
It was a cracking day and we all went home safe,...

It was a cracking day and we all went home safe, no complaints from me :cool:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2005, 19:19
Replies: 27
Views: 4,944
Posted By MJS
Several? A bit harsh there Glenn.... I counted...

Several? A bit harsh there Glenn.... I counted 2... ok so it was the same corner...:frog:

On the plus side, it was my first time in Inters as well and after a difficult first session I came away...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2005, 18:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,944
Posted By MJS
It wasn't me holding people up... I was too busy...

It wasn't me holding people up... I was too busy on the grass to get in anyone's way :lol::lol:

Have to agree though, there were a lot of riders out there...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jun-2005, 18:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Posted By MJS
I'll be there in inters as well... might be on my...

I'll be there in inters as well... might be on my trusty old kawasaki though...
Martin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 21:18
Replies: 11
Views: 4,186
Posted By MJS
Right, finally got round to having a look at...

Right, finally got round to having a look at this.

I've had the fairing off and checked the cable, and there's nothing wrong with that. The cable pulls cleanly and the quadrant on the throttle...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 10:39
Replies: 11
Views: 4,186
Posted By MJS
No - it was fine when I set off, something...

No - it was fine when I set off, something happened on the way back.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2005, 09:14
Replies: 11
Views: 4,186
Posted By MJS
Throttle Stuck Open

:mad::mad:

Any ideas?

Coming back from a ride yesterday afternoon, slowing down for a roundabout and realised something was wrong, engine is revving as I change gear. Seems the engine is now...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-May-2005, 18:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,972
Posted By MJS
Mission accomplished, thanks to one and all for...

Mission accomplished, thanks to one and all for the advice and hairdryer tip

Cheers
Martin
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