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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Jul-2006, 18:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,635
Posted By doogalman
I used him back in the spring. Top service.

I used him back in the spring. Top service.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Jul-2006, 21:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By doogalman
As topitoo advised . Used to allways carry a set...

As topitoo advised . Used to allways carry a set as a despatch rider. Allways worked and got me out of trouble. Just take your time when using them (if you do) So the rubber vulcanises properly.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2006, 20:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By doogalman
Thanks for that . I'm doing other bits and...

Thanks for that . I'm doing other bits and pieces at the mo between weekends, but as soon as autumn is here the bikes being stripped and done. Still welcome others experiances.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jul-2006, 15:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By doogalman
Question Flaky paint retouch.

Looking at pulling the engine out this autumn to repaint the frame. So while the engine is sitting there was going to attack the flaky paint. Has anyone stripped the old and applied new paint,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Jun-2006, 11:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,758
Posted By doogalman
Surely if you are taking the bike to europe , are...

Surely if you are taking the bike to europe , are you not going to be using it, instead of locking it in a garage!!!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2006, 22:08
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By doogalman
Just found...

Just found this,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MV-Agusta-wheels-and-tyres-not-ducati-or-moto-guzzi_W0QQitemZ160000756780QQihZ006QQcategoryZ36796QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2006, 18:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By doogalman
Nice idea, but i think they used a specially...

Nice idea, but i think they used a specially large axle on front aswell.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 26-Jun-2006, 18:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Posted By doogalman
Looking to do Brands GP with Focused Events on...

Looking to do Brands GP with Focused Events on August 10th. Anyone else on this one.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Jun-2006, 20:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,995
Posted By doogalman
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4345/runs4aw.jp...

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/4345/runs4aw.jpg

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8257/run1oq.jpg

Glad you all enjoyed the run. Here are the sum-total of pics i took. Shoud have taken more...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Jun-2006, 22:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Posted By doogalman
Wink Get their monies worth did they?????????

Get their monies worth did they?????????
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2006, 06:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,102
Posted By doogalman
Looks a bit like one of my old despatch bikes!!!!

Looks a bit like one of my old despatch bikes!!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2006, 21:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Posted By doogalman
Quite fancy Brands GP. Watched so much there in...

Quite fancy Brands GP. Watched so much there in the past. Never done the GP.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2006, 21:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Posted By doogalman
Wink Do i care!!!!

Do i care!!!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 20-Jun-2006, 20:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Posted By doogalman
Talking Trackday for my birthday today!!!

Yipeeeeeeee.. my kids and wife know how to treat me. Just got to fit it in with work and holidays.. Now! which trackday shall i go to.......
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2006, 18:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,860
Posted By doogalman
I've had to replace the sprung plate as that had...

I've had to replace the sprung plate as that had flattened out. The metal plate wit a dot stamped into it. Should be dished in shape.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2006, 13:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,982
Posted By doogalman
I had that once. Never replaced the tank because...

I had that once. Never replaced the tank because it only happened the once and never found exactly where the coolant leaked from(may have just been the cap). never happened since. this was 2 years...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2006, 13:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By doogalman
I have u2u to you.

I have u2u to you.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2006, 13:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By doogalman
Graham. Ive got a full ATcorsa slipper and i...

Graham. Ive got a full ATcorsa slipper and i think the plate is the same as mine. Why don't you pop round and have a look . I've got to give it a partial strip for a clean up, and check the dished...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2006, 18:14
Replies: 17
Views: 3,861
Posted By doogalman
Arn't the steep ramp angles to blame. The...

Arn't the steep ramp angles to blame. The valve gear has to work hard to get the power that we yearn for.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2006, 12:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,861
Posted By doogalman
Over 20k and i've had 2. One at 6k and one more...

Over 20k and i've had 2. One at 6k and one more at 18K.
With warming up and more frequent oil changes. I know it should not happen but i think i have been quite lucky compared to some.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2006, 15:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,524
Posted By doogalman
Never wear them. Summer gloves all year round...

Never wear them. Summer gloves all year round for me.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 05-Jun-2006, 21:54
Replies: 19
Views: 7,070
Posted By doogalman
Tried phoning aroud for quotes in april. Carol...

Tried phoning aroud for quotes in april. Carol nash and Bennetts were the best for the 996 plus the sprint. However C-nash would cover more than 2 bikes. Handy as the Triton i'm putting together...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 21:13
Replies: 42
Views: 8,572
Posted By doogalman
Thanks ath748, glad i'm not the only one riding...

Thanks ath748, glad i'm not the only one riding in a reliability trial.
LESS IS MORE.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2006, 17:40
Replies: 42
Views: 8,572
Posted By doogalman
The less the better!!! I just keep pouring it...

The less the better!!! I just keep pouring it in. It's the main vice in my life.
If the worlds oil is going to run out , i want to die knowing i had my fair share.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2006, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,637
Posted By doogalman
My bevel 750 got 118 db on the meter at goodwood...

My bevel 750 got 118 db on the meter at goodwood (well pleased with that)
The 996 with race pipes was 110db at the ring (needed repacking thou)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2006, 18:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,637
Posted By doogalman
Not LOUD enough!!!

Not LOUD enough!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2006, 06:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,241
Posted By doogalman
With lead acid batteries the manufacturer can...

With lead acid batteries the manufacturer can engineer a limited life into it. I would think that they can do the same with gel batteries some how.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2006, 06:23
Replies: 2
Views: 885
Posted By doogalman
sounds good to me.

sounds good to me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Jun-2006, 21:49
Replies: 2
Views: 885
Posted By doogalman
Rear caliper advice reqd

Do 749/999 rear calipers fit 916/996 etc???????
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2006, 08:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By doogalman
Ditto the above 2 posts. BUT take it back and...

Ditto the above 2 posts. BUT take it back and let the retailer give you the choice of a refund or replacement prior to Dainese sending it to Nine-Lives (top guys there, Made my wifes one piece and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-May-2006, 12:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By doogalman
Or make a tap with anbolt the same thread, cut...

Or make a tap with anbolt the same thread, cut some longitudional slots in the thread, to cut the paint away. Have got out of trouble by this method myself in the past.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-May-2006, 10:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By doogalman
Glad it was just a plug. They do give up...

Glad it was just a plug. They do give up sometimes. Nice not to pay a garage to suss it out.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-May-2006, 17:47
Replies: 14
Views: 5,022
Posted By doogalman
I'm with UKRR. Mr Sheen for me also.

I'm with UKRR. Mr Sheen for me also.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2006, 12:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By doogalman
Swop yhe plugs around and see if the other...

Swop yhe plugs around and see if the other exhaust then runs cold.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-May-2006, 21:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,658
Posted By doogalman
May just be a duff spark-plug. I've had a plug...

May just be a duff spark-plug. I've had a plug give up before.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 19:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,996
Posted By doogalman
Trackday??

Trackday??
Forum: Tyres 08-May-2006, 21:28
Replies: 7
Views: 3,599
Posted By doogalman
Paint it black.

Paint it black.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-May-2006, 08:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,651
Posted By doogalman
It's a left-handed thread isn't it?????

It's a left-handed thread isn't it?????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 12
Views: 3,337
Posted By doogalman
Mike in Ewell is my choice. Top man. Great...

Mike in Ewell is my choice. Top man. Great setup he has. Done my 996 a couple of months ago.
Used to use pro twins, but mike gets my vote now.
Forum: Monsters 04-May-2006, 21:42
Replies: 2
Views: 2,741
Posted By doogalman
Number boards??

Has anyone got a set of these. any chance you could post a picture of them on the bike, as a friend is after some to hide some...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Apr-2006, 11:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,643
Posted By doogalman
Great , just oversee it , or let them allow you...

Great , just oversee it , or let them allow you to do it.
Allways enjoyed the seecats, Especially when they are flat out thru dense fog.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2006, 18:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,643
Posted By doogalman
You could try speedferries.com . £19 each way. ...

You could try speedferries.com . £19 each way. Irrespective of length of stay.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 15:56
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
I'm doing it now. Apparently the others don't...

I'm doing it now.
Apparently the others don't strip it and do a full service.
I shall make more calls.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 15:38
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
May be good people , i'm not saying they arn't , ...

May be good people , i'm not saying they arn't , But everyone this side of London wants to charge over double , even Harris only quote £55 plus parts. Which is the same ballpark as most others oop...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 13:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,905
Posted By doogalman
If you were the seller? There ain't nothing...

If you were the seller? There ain't nothing stupid about it as long as someone is prepared to cough up the dosh.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 13:20
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
So do i or don't i get the rear shock sorted? ...

So do i or don't i get the rear shock sorted? Should i just throw it to the back of the garage and forget it? Or get it rebuilt? Should i get the bike set up as is ? and who could do that? I've...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2006, 12:48
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
Is there anywhere in the surrey sussex kent sort...

Is there anywhere in the surrey sussex kent sort of area that could service my shock??
Not going near steve jordan as they are quoting £120 plus. Ideally i would like to take it somewhere rather...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 19:06
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
So????? exactly how different can it be????

So????? exactly how different can it be????
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 18:52
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
I never really found any differance handling...

I never really found any differance handling wise.. even after having it set up.for me. I try and look after my bike. albeit on a fairly tight budget (as i'm not too flush). In my case i, wasted...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 18:38
Replies: 48
Views: 15,128
Posted By doogalman
Are ohlins worth it?????

Well after no end of grief with my Ohlins rear, i today put the original Showa back on. And what a great feeling, my bike now has compression and preload adjustment. So i can now start to learn the...
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