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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 09:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,811
Posted By Jools
Don't they normally tell you to "go forth...

Don't they normally tell you to "go forth and multiply" in colloquial terms ;)

That's a great result in Class A Tim. I remember watching you in your first season and thinking "Rattler is faster...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Oct-2006, 20:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,819
Posted By Jools
Yup, the nasty grey thing is available in...

Yup, the nasty grey thing is available in carbon,

And the big air vents in the side panel, and the front mudguard, and the V-piece, in fact all the mid and lower panels are available in carbon too,...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 18:54
Replies: 96
Views: 45,114
Posted By Jools
Fair point about dropping the front, but I have...

Fair point about dropping the front, but I have seen a strada set up like that (in fact I was gonna buy it) without any problems at all. I think 10-12mm is reckoned to be fine, could run into trouble...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 16:39
Replies: 96
Views: 45,114
Posted By Jools
Anything is possible with enough time and cash so...

Anything is possible with enough time and cash so a Testastretta could probably be mangled into the frame somehow...to be honest though I wouldn't bother. Think of it this way, by the time you've got...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 12:52
Replies: 96
Views: 45,114
Posted By Jools
Oh yeah...prices. Perhaps £3.5 for a bargain...

Oh yeah...prices.

Perhaps £3.5 for a bargain strada, more like 4-5K for a nice tidy one. Add between 2-3K for an SP (most I've seen have been upwards of 7K).

Oh yes, and it seems that all 888's...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 12:14
Replies: 96
Views: 45,114
Posted By Jools
I got a strada on purpose, because I know I'm not...

I got a strada on purpose, because I know I'm not the best when it comes to keeping bikes in pristine nick and by my reckoning an SP deserves a better owner than I'm likely to be.

The SP's are like...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Oct-2006, 10:07
Replies: 29
Views: 11,505
Posted By Jools
Yep, agreed.... I will be doing this as soon as...

Yep, agreed....

I will be doing this as soon as I collect the right bits....Oh, and get a dremel (never had one and not sure it's worth buying for one job so I might have to cadge one or hire one...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 10:07
Replies: 50
Views: 22,715
Posted By Jools
Just a question, hence the three question marks,...

Just a question, hence the three question marks, since it wasn't clear to me from the original post. It's good to have 996 confirm that he would not take any pleasure in somebody taking a financial...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 05-Oct-2006, 16:45
Replies: 50
Views: 22,715
Posted By Jools
Schadenfreude ???

Schadenfreude ???
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2006, 12:21
Replies: 11
Views: 5,144
Posted By Jools
'Kin 'ell :eek: How much money can you sling at...

'Kin 'ell :eek:

How much money can you sling at one bike... don't answer that one !!!

Nice though, that engine is a work of art
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Oct-2006, 21:03
Replies: 29
Views: 11,505
Posted By Jools
Unless pictures, plans and a guided step-by-step...

Unless pictures, plans and a guided step-by-step 'how to' guide are featured in the next available Pronto, I won't be responsible for my actions*
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Sep-2006, 20:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,967
Posted By Jools
I thought that, then realised it's a reflection...

I thought that, then realised it's a reflection of a fluorescent tube....or a scratch :puzzled:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Sep-2006, 09:30
Replies: 31
Views: 5,714
Posted By Jools
With my regional coordinator hat on I can safely...

With my regional coordinator hat on I can safely say that this happened a lot in the first year of DD and a number of the regional organisers still organise DD rideouts regularly.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2006, 05:43
Replies: 20
Views: 7,467
Posted By Jools
Excellent.... 888's? I love 'em

Excellent....

888's? I love 'em
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Sep-2006, 13:38
Replies: 82
Views: 20,641
Posted By Jools
Then I'd say change your team name to...

Then I'd say change your team name to 'Not-at-all-rich-racing.co.uk'

Sorry could...not......resist

I'll get my coat
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Sep-2006, 13:29
Replies: 28
Views: 9,750
Posted By Jools
You know it might be heresy, but if I was...

You know it might be heresy, but if I was commuting I wouldn't buy a bike.

I would go for a twist and go superscoot. Something that will cruise at 70, slide through traffic, have loads of cubby...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2006, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,394
Posted By Jools
It sounded OK. But the video made me want to go...

It sounded OK. But the video made me want to go out and do the same thing as this guy but take it round to 10K :devil:

This guy was shifting at 7K, and on my bike this is exactly the point where if...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2006, 09:51
Replies: 12
Views: 5,394
Posted By Jools
The poor deluded boy.... Doesn't he realise...

The poor deluded boy....

Doesn't he realise that he's changing up just at the point where the airbox begins to snarl in the most spine tingling, addictive way known to mankind !!!

The last 3K...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Sep-2006, 13:18
Replies: 12
Views: 4,046
Posted By Jools
I love your SP's as well :D Which reminds...

I love your SP's as well :D

Which reminds me...I still owe you some replacement black fairing bolts and 'washers', and I still owe me a set of the same in the goldy/titanium colour.

And I also...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2006, 11:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,288
Posted By Jools
The side stand from an ST4S will certainly fit...

The side stand from an ST4S will certainly fit because it's exactly the same part number - so it won't help your problem either.

Make sure that both the side stand mounting bolts are present and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2006, 11:22
Replies: 25
Views: 5,769
Posted By Jools
Ducatis don't need mods to beat up their rockers,...

Ducatis don't need mods to beat up their rockers, they can manage that by themselves.

I am concerned about this though, especially after finding a tiny sliver of something that weren't magnetic on...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Sep-2006, 10:18
Replies: 125
Views: 30,551
Posted By Jools
Wow...Still an excellent thread. Domski and me...

Wow...Still an excellent thread.

Domski and me agree absolutely for once. To summarise my views:

DSC should run DD and work to continually improve it for the benefit of riders and the membership....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2006, 09:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,314
Posted By Jools
I'm not trying to pee on the fireworks mate but...

I'm not trying to pee on the fireworks mate but it seems like a lot of money to spend for not much improvement. I would've thought that some P34 'pad-per-piston' calipers and some decent pads would...
Forum: Tyres 26-Sep-2006, 08:18
Replies: 22
Views: 7,018
Posted By Jools
Oi Loikes 180's...cos neither of my bikes will...

Oi Loikes 180's...cos neither of my bikes will take a 190 happily so I've never tried.

It all depends on the profile of the tyre IMHO. With Bridgestones or Pirellis on my ST I only have a couple of...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 13:25
Replies: 125
Views: 30,551
Posted By Jools
So you only have to press the space bar 10 times...

So you only have to press the space bar 10 times to skip my posts then ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Sep-2006, 13:20
Replies: 125
Views: 30,551
Posted By Jools
What an excellent thread. As a member of the MT...

What an excellent thread.

As a member of the MT who does not have any 'official' involvement with DD, it's very heartening to see the support that exists for the DSC continuing to run the series...
Forum: Tyres 24-Sep-2006, 14:08
Replies: 22
Views: 7,018
Posted By Jools
Basically, a bloke your size needs the fattest...

Basically, a bloke your size needs the fattest tyre they can get :lol:
Forum: Monsters 24-Sep-2006, 09:47
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Jools
:eek: :eek: :eek: Where the others made from...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Where the others made from billet gold and diamond encrusted then?

Nice bike...If I had that sort of money it would go on my dream bike too. Mine would, however, be 888 or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 17:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,849
Posted By Jools
I know that Nelly has got someone down the road...

I know that Nelly has got someone down the road from him that does a good job of powder coating wheels...seen some on the bikes in the workshop
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Sep-2006, 16:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,744
Posted By Jools
:lol: :lol: Note to webteam...we really must...

:lol: :lol:

Note to webteam...we really must ease up on the swear filtration...

Ku****ani indeed. Maybe we all need to spell it phoenetically Kooshi Tahnee
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 08:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,530
Posted By Jools
It's usually only the lacquer that goes brown and...

It's usually only the lacquer that goes brown and discoloured (at least it was on my bike) just sand off the discoloured lacquer with wet 'n dry and respray with fresh lacquer.

Of course you still...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 21:19
Replies: 16
Views: 6,644
Posted By Jools
Thanks for all the replies guys...I still think...

Thanks for all the replies guys...I still think that the oil was overfilled from when I bought it, cos although it's on a paddock stand, the path the bike stands on is on a slope...so when it's on...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Sep-2006, 17:18
Replies: 16
Views: 6,644
Posted By Jools
It's a blown head gasket isn't it?

Long story that I'll try to make as brief as I can.

888 started to puff out white 'smoke' shortly after being started up. Smoke was puffing out of the vertical header to collector joint, so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Sep-2006, 09:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,734
Posted By Jools
Nat...If he doesn't have them I will

Nat...If he doesn't have them I will
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Sep-2006, 07:59
Replies: 27
Views: 6,677
Posted By Jools
That's a terrific shot! My only regret is on...

That's a terrific shot!

My only regret is on that particular session we had tried to go out together, but as the group left the holding area the pit lane marshal stopped me for just a second or so...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2006, 13:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,482
Posted By Jools
Anything is possible given enough time and money...

Anything is possible given enough time and money Frank. Whether it's worth doing is another thing completely.

It would mean constructing a fixing point for the suspension cantilever and making sure...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 12:49
Replies: 16
Views: 5,973
Posted By Jools
I would work out what you want the bike to do...

I would work out what you want the bike to do first. Do you still want a sports tourer, or something more focussed. Or maybe going in the other direction do you want more of a full dress tourer. Do...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 12:37
Replies: 16
Views: 5,973
Posted By Jools
Should be easy peasy. Just pick out a bike you...

Should be easy peasy. Just pick out a bike you would like to test, roll up at the nearest yamhonsuziwaki dealer and blag a test ride.

You should know within a few miles whether you like it or not
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Sep-2006, 09:17
Replies: 27
Views: 6,677
Posted By Jools
Brilliant photo Guy and, Tonio, you've got a lot...

Brilliant photo Guy and, Tonio, you've got a lot of style. I followed you around Cadwell for a few laps thinking "I wish I could hang off a bike like that"
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 21:56
Replies: 10
Views: 4,254
Posted By Jools
Fordie's mate may also have one...don't know much...

Fordie's mate may also have one...don't know much about it, but it sounds like a nice one. Drop Fordie a PM, it may still be up for grabs
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 15:42
Replies: 4
Views: 2,589
Posted By Jools
Fancy getting 116 bhp = Yes Fancy spending £950 =...

Fancy getting 116 bhp = Yes
Fancy spending £950 = No

Would if I could, but I can't, so I won't :(
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 10:30
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By Jools
Hey...how does grin grin grin get translated to...

Hey...how does grin grin grin get translated to :d now?

Ahhhhh....I know, the site must have a grin filter on it now :D :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 10:27
Replies: 15
Views: 4,686
Posted By Jools
:d :d :d

:d :d :d
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Sep-2006, 08:52
Replies: 48
Views: 8,207
Posted By Jools
Fell of the back of a truck is more likely

Fell of the back of a truck is more likely
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Sep-2006, 08:50
Replies: 13
Views: 6,080
Posted By Jools
Phil, you should be ashamed of yourself.... If...

Phil, you should be ashamed of yourself....

If you use Photoshop and magnify the last photo a few times, I'm sure that I can see a speck of dust on your alternator case :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Sep-2006, 08:41
Replies: 48
Views: 8,207
Posted By Jools
Are you sure he's Australian? Looks more like A...

Are you sure he's Australian?

Looks more like A stray wee 'un

Maybe that's what he said in the first place, but we all just assumed...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2006, 21:58
Replies: 12
Views: 4,046
Posted By Jools
On a T8 the breather valve is in the pipe that...

On a T8 the breather valve is in the pipe that comes out of the top of the tank...it's just a push fit so it would be easy to put it on frack to bunt.

Just a thought...

From the bloke who still...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2006, 21:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By Jools
My nuts are getting looser as I get older as well...

My nuts are getting looser as I get older as well :lol:

Thanks god Pete has been nowhere near 'em
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2006, 21:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By Jools
Yep check the bolts for tightness...and even...

Yep check the bolts for tightness...and even check to see that they haven't fallen out, one of mine did.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 21:39
Replies: 41
Poll: Pot thread.?
Views: 5,037
Posted By Jools
Yeah, but can you smoke them ;) :cool: ...

Yeah, but can you smoke them ;) :cool:

Actually, I've got a couple of trophies for Karate as well. A couple of them are really cheapo plastic cups, one is a real cheap statue of a bloke doing a...
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