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Forum: Tyres 14-Jul-2003, 17:45
Replies: 6
Views: 4,679
Posted By Desmondo
So you won't be putting any on your Bob...

So you won't be putting any on your Bob Johnson replica then :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jul-2003, 02:02
Replies: 9
Views: 3,936
Posted By Desmondo
Yeah, he has. 99's had the 3 spokes.

Yeah, he has. 99's had the 3 spokes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2003, 00:04
Replies: 16
Views: 4,145
Posted By Desmondo
Or you could run the Tec Moto magnesium version...

Or you could run the Tec Moto magnesium version for £195
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jun-2003, 17:30
Replies: 10
Views: 6,579
Posted By Desmondo
Just be a bit more aggresive with the throttle....

Just be a bit more aggresive with the throttle. That should make the light shine a bit higher :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2003, 14:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,653
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers guys, I'll check it out when I get home.

Cheers guys, I'll check it out when I get home.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jun-2003, 10:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,653
Posted By Desmondo
Why did tacho go mental?

Having now put my bike back together after my off at Brands I took it out for a spin on Saturday afternoon with a mate of mine. My battery was pretty flat, even after charging it for the afternoon,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 12:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,488
Posted By Desmondo
As weeksy says, this free play is normal as it...

As weeksy says, this free play is normal as it happens on mine too. Nothing to worry about unless it annoys you :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jun-2003, 10:06
Replies: 39
Views: 16,357
Posted By Desmondo
I'd go along with weeksy there

I'd go along with weeksy there
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 18:08
Replies: 13
Views: 4,491
Posted By Desmondo
Tec Moto do the vented billet clutch covers...

Tec Moto do the vented billet clutch covers (tested by me at 80mph on clearways) for £100 and red STM clutch facia for £120
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 12:05
Replies: 13
Views: 4,491
Posted By Desmondo
Andy, I used to have a full carbon cover but...

Andy, I used to have a full carbon cover but after lowsiding at donington it gave zero protection to the clutch and I snapped 4 of the 6 springs/posts on the clutch. I'd seriously suggest...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 11:06
Replies: 13
Views: 4,491
Posted By Desmondo
TBH the standard clutch is an ugly mofo so...

TBH the standard clutch is an ugly mofo so I'd say it's not worth bothering with. Just stay away from carbon covers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 17:57
Replies: 39
Views: 16,357
Posted By Desmondo
Tyre pressure does seem high for the track. I run...

Tyre pressure does seem high for the track. I run 30/28.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 14:41
Replies: 20
Views: 5,552
Posted By Desmondo
Whichever one is best is beside the point. The...

Whichever one is best is beside the point. The STM unit is more than enough for road, track and race use.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 12:36
Replies: 20
Views: 5,552
Posted By Desmondo
He won't know me as Desmondo :o James from...

He won't know me as Desmondo :o
James from Braintree will do :)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 12:12
Replies: 8
Views: 3,365
Posted By Desmondo
You've got it mate, stick with the...

You've got it mate, stick with the specialist companies. Some may think I'm stupid but mine has never been serviced by a Ducati dealer. I'm never going to sell it so I'm not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jun-2003, 11:46
Replies: 20
Views: 5,552
Posted By Desmondo
Chillo, have you spoken to the guys at Tec? Have...

Chillo, have you spoken to the guys at Tec? Have a chat with Wayne, let him know a few of us here sent you along and I'm sure he'll do you some kind of deal. And they'll fit it for you for free too.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Jun-2003, 11:24
Replies: 30
Views: 7,944
Posted By Desmondo
This will be a good thread for the DSC day. I...

This will be a good thread for the DSC day. I want to find someone a fraction faster than me so they can drag me around maybe a little quicker. I'm not following chillo though :)

Brands Indy -...
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2003, 13:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,936
Posted By Desmondo
Now who's tight :D Sorry lads, I can get...

Now who's tight :D

Sorry lads, I can get them at that price, sometimes a bit more, but not enough to go round.
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2003, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 3,936
Posted By Desmondo
Me? tight? Nah, sorry pal, you've got the...

Me? tight? Nah, sorry pal, you've got the wrong guy :)

So you wouldn't want any of th CHEAP supercorsa's I'm getting for £50 a set then? ;)
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2003, 12:16
Replies: 8
Views: 3,936
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers Felix. It's not a definite yet, just...

Cheers Felix. It's not a definite yet, just something we were chatting about last night. Would make it a whole lot easier if we could do it all ourselves.
Forum: Tyres 11-Jun-2003, 11:51
Replies: 8
Views: 3,936
Posted By Desmondo
Changing your own tyres

Does anybody do this using their own kit? iirc Abba make the stuff (bead breakers, balancing kit, etc) and it's not too expensive.

Basically a friend has started racing this year and is picking...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2003, 00:33
Replies: 13
Views: 4,606
Posted By Desmondo
Ask Tim, he's good with hammers.

Ask Tim, he's good with hammers.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2003, 00:31
Replies: 18
Views: 6,274
Posted By Desmondo
I just took mine off.

I just took mine off.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jun-2003, 21:28
Replies: 16
Views: 6,673
Posted By Desmondo
Like hell it is Tim.

Like hell it is Tim.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2003, 21:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,696
Posted By Desmondo
I run these...

I run these (http://www.pdq1.co.uk/perfriction.htm) Performance Friction 95's. Only used them on the track though so may be a bit overkill on the road.
Forum: Tyres 10-Jun-2003, 17:13
Replies: 32
Views: 11,545
Posted By Desmondo
Brave? Nah, just stoopid :roll:

Brave? Nah, just stoopid :roll:
Forum: Tyres 10-Jun-2003, 17:02
Replies: 32
Views: 11,545
Posted By Desmondo
You could always ask Lily. I hear she's a...

You could always ask Lily. I hear she's a scrubber :D


Boy oh boy am I gonna get my arse kicked for that one.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2003, 16:08
Replies: 8
Views: 3,324
Posted By Desmondo
Cheers for the input fellas but I've had an...

Cheers for the input fellas but I've had an email from Backmarker who has an unused original knocking around that he doesn't need. He's bringing it up the the DSC day at Mallory for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2003, 11:20
Replies: 8
Views: 3,324
Posted By Desmondo
Need a new battery

Well, after my spill a few weeks ago I was fixing the bike last night and saw two small holes in the side of the battery with the fluid leaking out, albeit very slowly.

Anyway, I now need a new...
Forum: Tyres 09-Jun-2003, 23:17
Replies: 32
Views: 11,545
Posted By Desmondo
Dazza, my Rennsports have been through a fair few...

Dazza, my Rennsports have been through a fair few trackdays and are still going strong. Both RS2 front and rear. Never heard of this heat cycle stuff before but I don't think it's anything...
Forum: Tyres 09-Jun-2003, 16:49
Replies: 32
Views: 11,545
Posted By Desmondo
I've only ever used the 207RR's and...

I've only ever used the 207RR's and they were fine but the 208's will be stickier. Couldn't tell you any more about them though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jun-2003, 13:26
Replies: 14
Views: 3,582
Posted By Desmondo
Tim, Supercorsa's and Rennsports are the...

Tim, Supercorsa's and Rennsports are the exact same tyre and compounds. Just a different name and tread pattern.

I use the Rennsport RS2's front and rear and not had any problems at all....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2003, 17:09
Replies: 11
Views: 3,693
Posted By Desmondo
DT, have you paid for the wheels yet? If yes then...

DT, have you paid for the wheels yet? If yes then I'll gladly pick them up for you if they're in ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2003, 16:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,693
Posted By Desmondo
Tim, I should be going to TM tomorrow to get some...

Tim, I should be going to TM tomorrow to get some stuff. I'll take a look at their carbon undertray as I'm pretty sure I can remember how thick/stiff your one is (ooooh, eeeer missus).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2003, 23:51
Replies: 11
Views: 4,295
Posted By Desmondo
Didn't Totto have some risers at one stage....

Didn't Totto have some risers at one stage. I'm sure I remember him selling some in Market Place. Maybe a quick U2U to him will help.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2003, 01:28
Replies: 12
Views: 4,108
Posted By Desmondo
You mean you bought trackday bodywork and thought...

You mean you bought trackday bodywork and thought it would actually fit the bike? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2003, 19:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,474
Posted By Desmondo
I got the front and rear stands from Harris. Not...

I got the front and rear stands from Harris. Not particularly cheap but look the mutts IMO.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2003, 14:29
Replies: 14
Views: 7,109
Posted By Desmondo
Oi, Felix. Noooooooooo. Avatar is massive mate :)

Oi, Felix. Noooooooooo.
Avatar is massive mate :)
Forum: Tyres 12-May-2003, 18:47
Replies: 12
Views: 6,840
Posted By Desmondo
207RR's are good on the Duke. I now use...

207RR's are good on the Duke. I now use Rennsport RS2's with a 180 rear.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2003, 13:25
Replies: 14
Views: 7,109
Posted By Desmondo
Weeksy, I'm not sure it will work properly....

Weeksy, I'm not sure it will work properly. The AP disk are a lot narrower than the standard brembo's. I can run the brembo discs with the AP calipers and you can see that it only grabs...
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