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Forum: 851 / 888 22-Mar-2006, 16:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,204
Posted By ali
Great bike, but that red screen is naaaasty......

Great bike, but that red screen is naaaasty... :barfy:... and what's with the block of wood under the side stand?? Never heard of a bloody paddock stand???

Lovely bike though.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Mar-2006, 01:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By ali
Phil & I visited Hejira to get some rearsets...

Phil & I visited Hejira to get some rearsets made last year. The don spent most of the time talking about these bikes, insisting there was a lot more power available if you didn't mind them being...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Mar-2006, 00:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,518
Posted By ali
I've been told by a number of folk that the old...

I've been told by a number of folk that the old marzocchis only have damping in one leg. Very very weird...... :puzzled::puzzled:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Mar-2006, 00:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,213
Posted By ali
Looks spanking mate. Lovely attention to detail...

Looks spanking mate. Lovely attention to detail (matching zip ties no less!), make sure you get a thick enough seat pad or you'll end up with all your weight over the back. Try an snare an original...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 21:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By ali
What? And do you out of a living! Don't be daft,...

What? And do you out of a living! Don't be daft, it'll be four-to-the-floor, flat-out, wide-eyed-terror the whole season.

Can't wait. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 21:02
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By ali
:lol: ......... :lol: :lol: :lol: It's not...

:lol: ......... :lol: :lol: :lol: It's not dropping her that worries me, it's dropping me!

Don't worry she'll get a good thrashing. :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 20:55
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By ali
No cutting at all to fit. The ricambi stuff isn't...

No cutting at all to fit. The ricambi stuff isn't exactly top quality, but it's cheap as chips. The seat unit is mounted at the front with two bolts and I've added a couple of brackets at the back to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 20:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By ali
Fairing is ricambi, and seat unit is one that...

Fairing is ricambi, and seat unit is one that Tonio helped me sort out from france.

See here:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=29892#pid294279

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 20:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By ali
Getting back on track

It's that time of year again.........coming home from the garage with a bad back and frozen feet, hands still grimy mid-week, bank balance deeeep in the red, no leaves on the trees but a race...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Mar-2006, 13:12
Replies: 29
Views: 3,163
Posted By ali
Ooops, obviously dreaming!:lol:

Ooops, obviously dreaming!:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Mar-2006, 20:15
Replies: 29
Views: 3,163
Posted By ali
can wait 'til...

can wait 'til Brands:

NickB
Ericthered
tim
dickie - cheers kev good work.
#36
#39
#17 583 phil_h
#17 620 phil_h
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Mar-2006, 03:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,923
Posted By ali
Sorry, I was missing the point entirely. You're...

Sorry, I was missing the point entirely. You're right in that the simple 2v engine in a sports bike is dying, but I think there's hope with the continuing development of the engine. I, and a couple...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Mar-2006, 18:21
Replies: 21
Views: 3,923
Posted By ali
But the 695 is a two valver, with I...

But the 695 is a two valver, with I quote:

"the highest output per cubic centimetre of all Ducati air-cooled engines."

I'd say this points to continuing development for 2-valvers, but I'm not sure...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Mar-2006, 12:16
Replies: 77
Views: 14,358
Posted By ali
Looks fantastic mate. Well done. Especially like...

Looks fantastic mate. Well done. Especially like the little bracket for the brake/clutch resevoirs.... :D

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Mar-2006, 23:45
Replies: 27
Views: 3,087
Posted By ali
Ohhh, you cheeky monkey!:lol: Look forward to...

Ohhh, you cheeky monkey!:lol: Look forward to following you around most humbly for seven laps....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Mar-2006, 17:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,087
Posted By ali
Hi Phil, It was the 620 sport with Viv Cowley...

Hi Phil,

It was the 620 sport with Viv Cowley headers and a 60mm Harris Ti can. Sounds great on board, very clean. :D

As for pace, you can expect a couple of secs on top of those times, my...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Mar-2006, 15:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,855
Posted By ali
Diablos every time. Great tyres, as used on my...

Diablos every time. Great tyres, as used on my 900 and 620.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 19:00
Replies: 40
Views: 5,143
Posted By ali
On the contrary. It's essential that the...

On the contrary. It's essential that the hard-working, handsome, talented 620 riders are rewarded for their hard work.... ;)



I did.



Excellent! You're getting good at this.... :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 18:40
Replies: 40
Views: 5,143
Posted By ali
Hate to be a spoil sport, but if it's guest...

Hate to be a spoil sport, but if it's guest riders I'd like to propose a change to the ruling on trophies. I missed on one at Donny (but got the points) and was pretty miffed given how hard I'd had...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 13:11
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By ali
Here, here

Here, here
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 12:54
Replies: 40
Views: 5,143
Posted By ali
The devil rides a 583.....

The devil rides a 583.....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Mar-2006, 11:27
Replies: 40
Views: 5,143
Posted By ali
:ninja:

:ninja:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Mar-2006, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,216
Posted By ali
Hi Chris, Just bought a T200 direct from...

Hi Chris,

Just bought a T200 direct from rollcentre £99+vat, came two days later. I'll be using it for TDs, free practice, timed practice, but probably not during the race. Got to have one, if only...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Mar-2006, 01:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,257
Posted By ali
The difference in unsprung weight has more effect...

The difference in unsprung weight has more effect the more powerful the bike is (in the case of the rear) as it's primary benefit is to allow the suspension to react faster with less extension,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2006, 23:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,257
Posted By ali
I think all uk 900s came with alloy s/arms. The...

I think all uk 900s came with alloy s/arms. The US had a version called the Sport which had a steel swinger and non-adjustable forks, but I've only seen a couple in the uk.

The caliper was...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Mar-2006, 00:38
Replies: 24
Views: 2,939
Posted By ali
....a devon cream-guzzler waddles into town on...

....a devon cream-guzzler waddles into town on his webbed feet chewing on a dried cane toad....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2006, 23:50
Replies: 24
Views: 2,939
Posted By ali
.....a lone Somerset Hobbit rides into town on...

.....a lone Somerset Hobbit rides into town on his trusty steed....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Mar-2006, 23:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,605
Posted By ali
RST Vector Gloves - Any good???

As it says on the tin.....

Used Alpinestarts GP Plus gloves last year, but a small incident means they're never going to pass scrutineering again! I'd buy another set but the RSTs are a good £40...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Mar-2006, 22:39
Replies: 24
Views: 2,939
Posted By ali
...a poncho-wearing man sleeps on a verandah,...

...a poncho-wearing man sleeps on a verandah, head hidden by a large sombrero.....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Mar-2006, 02:25
Replies: 29
Views: 4,284
Posted By ali
You live, I learn. Good luck getting it sorted. I...

You live, I learn. Good luck getting it sorted. I still maintain that they sound like a bag of spanners, even when they're running well! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 19:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,473
Posted By ali
I'm looking forward to Oulten as I've never been...

I'm looking forward to Oulten as I've never been there, and the first time we come over the mountain in March.Yeeeeeehaaaaa!!!!!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2006, 17:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,090
Posted By ali
Trying to stop myself going downstairs to the pub...

Trying to stop myself going downstairs to the pub for a cheeky mid-afternoon pint....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Mar-2006, 17:04
Replies: 29
Views: 4,284
Posted By ali
Even replacing the pistons won't do a thing. Mine...

Even replacing the pistons won't do a thing. Mine slapped like a drunk sumo with brand new pistons in. The skirts will be the same length regardless.

The best option by far is to get a cheap 900...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Mar-2006, 22:14
Replies: 29
Views: 4,284
Posted By ali
If it's coming from the cylinders then it's...

If it's coming from the cylinders then it's almost certainly piston slap. The 600 has very short piston skirts, so short I asked four seperate mechanics what the bloody noise was before letting it go...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 18:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By ali
OZ, PVM??

OZ, PVM??
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Mar-2006, 17:57
Replies: 31
Views: 4,610
Posted By ali
He'd still be lucky to make top 35.....:P:P:P:P:P

He'd still be lucky to make top 35.....:P:P:P:P:P
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2006, 16:24
Replies: 32
Views: 10,998
Posted By ali
This is pretty worrying. When I crashed there in...

This is pretty worrying. When I crashed there in October the front washed out on me in an instant, no warning whatsoever. As I'd hit the corner at the same speed about 100 times in the last 48hrs I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Feb-2006, 00:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By ali
180/55 will be fine, but try to get a 70 ratio...

180/55 will be fine, but try to get a 70 ratio for the front as the profile seems to work better for the SS (depending on how your suspension is set up).

I run Diablos on road and race and love...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2006, 12:37
Replies: 77
Views: 14,358
Posted By ali
I swing on the track, I swing at home, and I...

I swing on the track, I swing at home, and I sometimes swing in the park (pigtails and plaid skirts), but none of these are open for discussion....:lol:
Forum: Monsters 24-Feb-2006, 00:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,461
Posted By ali
If you put it on here for £200 over the trade in...

If you put it on here for £200 over the trade in price then you'll probably get a bite. It's far too nice to take racing, but the little 620s are getting a good reputation so she should go.

Good...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Feb-2006, 00:29
Replies: 77
Views: 14,358
Posted By ali
Billet master cylinder!!!:o Very tasty. :D The...

Billet master cylinder!!!:o Very tasty. :D

The angle on the bars looks very steep, will almost certinly give you grief if you plan on keeping the standard SS fairings. My harris ones were like that...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Feb-2006, 01:05
Replies: 42
Views: 5,118
Posted By ali
Me too: "I broke my engine at Brands Hatch,...

Me too:

"I broke my engine at Brands Hatch,
I broke my biiiiiike at Brands Hatch,
I broke my bike at Brands Hatch,
But when it was running I handed Dom his arse on a plate more times than I can...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 23:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,738
Posted By ali
Good onya bloke. I'm off up to Brian "Bone...

Good onya bloke. I'm off up to Brian "Bone Welder" Simpson tomorrow morning for some serious therapy.:)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2006, 23:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,650
Posted By ali
There's a little on the Ducati site, they've gone...

There's a little on the Ducati site, they've gone the other way with a shorter stroke and upped the bore to 88mm. Valves are up 3 & 2mm, don't know about the lift/duration.

My 900 only made 73...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Feb-2006, 18:46
Replies: 24
Views: 2,688
Posted By ali
So who's 695 are you on??

So who's 695 are you on??
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Feb-2006, 18:40
Replies: 24
Views: 2,688
Posted By ali
620 vs 695 : Seconds out, round two.....

I'd like to be the first to complain about being underpowered in the new 695 class! We were told that the 658cc big bore would bring us in line with the 695 boys, but even though we haven't seen one...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2006, 21:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By ali
More...

...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2006, 21:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By ali
Big up to Tonio

Evenin' all.

Huge big-up to our demi-anglais amigo Tonio for sorting out a beaut of a seat unit for my 620. It's from Motomorphose in Le Pin, Frenchland, and it's very well made. All the mount...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2006, 00:08
Replies: 39
Views: 6,302
Posted By ali
Feckin superb Glynn & Kirsty! That sort of...

Feckin superb Glynn & Kirsty! That sort of support and generosity is what makes this series the only place to go scratchin' this year. Well done. :D

Ali
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Feb-2006, 19:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,998
Posted By ali
Neutral light will probably be the sensor in the...

Neutral light will probably be the sensor in the back of the engine. Carefully remove wire (it'll probably break), unscrew, soak in WD40, wiggle a few times, refit, solder wires as necessary. Easy...
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