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Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 00:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,905
Posted By ali
I used to ride across london on my 916, and...

I used to ride across london on my 916, and parked it in the company car park. Wrists hurt after a few months. I bought a scooter.....

Have you considered a cheap comfy bike? Lots of good hacks...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 20:06
Replies: 28
Views: 4,336
Posted By ali
1.Gearing. Need new chain and...

1.Gearing. Need new chain and sprockets.Suggestions please regarding standard front and how many rears,stick with standard, change it every round etc.

I ran a 14 for most rounds last year, and made...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 15:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By ali
No sign of top-secret titanium parts yet. Helium...

No sign of top-secret titanium parts yet. Helium for tyres arrived yesterday, along with solid-fuel booster rocket.....

Pipe's free.

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Feb-2006, 01:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By ali
Hi Tonio, I should have enough in my garage, but...

Hi Tonio,

I should have enough in my garage, but I can't get up there until Saturday. Is that early enough for you?

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2006, 17:57
Replies: 58
Views: 7,800
Posted By ali
Bang on. Having Geoff in the championship is far...

Bang on. Having Geoff in the championship is far better for the riders than it is for the spectators.

He went out of his way last year to help me learn Cadwell, and lots of lines on other circuits,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2006, 17:04
Replies: 58
Views: 7,800
Posted By ali
Firstly apologies to Geoff for having to put up...

Firstly apologies to Geoff for having to put up with being discussed like this, I'm sure it'll do your self-esteem no harm...

Secondly I doubt Geoff was pushed very hard in the majority of races,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 17:43
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By ali
My SS headers didn't ground out once last year,...

My SS headers didn't ground out once last year, even carting my lardy frame through Bombhole! If the rear suspension is set right, and you're not sitting two feet from the tank, then it should be...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Feb-2006, 17:19
Replies: 5
Views: 969
Posted By ali
About 1kg less than stock. :( I can't see anyone...

About 1kg less than stock. :(

I can't see anyone dropping the weight by more than 10-12kg, and even that would require a severe diet on bodywork (for an SS). Biggest saving has to come from changing...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 23:47
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By ali
Bugger off! You go quite fast enough there thanks...

Bugger off! You go quite fast enough there thanks very much. I was hoping you were thinking about maybe backing off a bit this year, going easy at Brands, making just a little more effort to notice...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 13:30
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By ali
You must be joking! I'm always doing that, have...

You must be joking! I'm always doing that, have to stop myself these days as it takes me ages to fall asleep if I start.

Had some great last lap battles though, especially cadwell. Mostly wet though...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 12:56
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By ali
:lol: It's true, the male mind thinks of sex...

:lol: It's true, the male mind thinks of sex every seven seconds (probably...). It's amazing we make it round the track at all! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 12:49
Replies: 22
Views: 2,406
Posted By ali
Race laps in your head

So how many race laps do you do per week in your head? I'm talking full laps of any track you've TD'd or raced on.

I find it pretty difficult as my mind wanders in various sections, and my heart...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Feb-2006, 12:38
Replies: 36
Views: 2,970
Posted By ali
Not ready mentally or physically, but don't...

Not ready mentally or physically, but don't suppose that'll have much impact on my lap times. :)

Think I need to lay some ghosts to rest at Cadwell, and then get fit for Brands/Assen.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Feb-2006, 00:17
Replies: 24
Views: 3,603
Posted By ali
There are a number of kits bigger than 944, but...

There are a number of kits bigger than 944, but most require some machine work so aren't that popular. A bigger capacity would explain both why yours makes it's power lower down and where you get the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2006, 22:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By ali
:lol: :lol: :lol: Anyway I've already finished...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Anyway I've already finished my garage in Toca 3, checkput my latest ride:

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/FR/media/images/photogallery/9520_73963_G.jpg

500bhp!! Yeah,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Feb-2006, 22:08
Replies: 24
Views: 3,603
Posted By ali
Definitely in good shape then. That's at least...

Definitely in good shape then. That's at least 5bhp more than I've heard of a 900 making without breathing mods. Very tidy indeed.

Unfortunately I've got a 620 to get going first..... the SL will...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 05-Feb-2006, 22:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By ali
Best video game for circuit learning??

Does anyone know a game that has both Oulten and Assen on the same game?

I know Assen's changed a fair bit, and I've got Oulten on the psp, but I'd like one that I could use on the big screen.

I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Feb-2006, 21:19
Replies: 24
Views: 3,603
Posted By ali
:o:( Bloody hell! Lightened flywheel please...

:o:(

Bloody hell! Lightened flywheel please sir!

Can you say who's dyno that was on by any chance? I know there's a few that are over-optimistic, but none that would make anywhere near that...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Feb-2006, 00:44
Replies: 24
Views: 3,603
Posted By ali
Both with FCRs (I put them on before giving them...

Both with FCRs (I put them on before giving them the bike), the first is when they got her, the second when they finished.

The throttle response if miles better than the original mikunis, mostly due...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2006, 22:30
Replies: 24
Views: 3,603
Posted By ali
The seal around the tank cap perishes really...

The seal around the tank cap perishes really easily and could be the source of the water.

Good news about the flatslides, they're a great mod to have. Nick at PDQ did a fine job of setting mine...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 18:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By ali
Carbed bikes 600/750/900 shocks are all the same...

Carbed bikes 600/750/900 shocks are all the same length. ie bikes shocks are 5mm longer.

An ohlins DU235 will give you standard carbed length +12mm (oo errr!)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 18:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,162
Posted By ali
If only life was that...

If only life was that simple....:

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=26486#pid256983
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 03-Feb-2006, 18:23
Replies: 30
Views: 12,287
Posted By ali
If only life was that...

If only life was that simple....:

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=26486#pid256983
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 15:27
Replies: 20
Views: 2,871
Posted By ali
I thought it was a completely fair question....

I thought it was a completely fair question. There has been lots of discussion on this board about various oils ability to deal with race conditions, especially as many bikes won't be running oil...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 14:04
Replies: 20
Views: 2,871
Posted By ali
I use whatever looks best bursting into flames...

I use whatever looks best bursting into flames down the start/finish straight... Think I'll use paraffin this year:lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Feb-2006, 00:16
Replies: 30
Views: 3,697
Posted By ali
Same as t'others, up for it for certain rounds...

Same as t'others, up for it for certain rounds especially if it's a good deal cheaper than £95.

Cheers,

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Feb-2006, 12:17
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By ali
More: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...

More:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8035120622

Not me selling!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 23:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By ali
Well done dude. :D Expect to see some titanic...

Well done dude. :D Expect to see some titanic battles this year with all of us on a (reasonably) level playing field.

Don't forget to get your signatures (like what I did, doh!) and have to spend...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 23:19
Replies: 83
Views: 15,484
Posted By ali
There was a little bit of that at the beginning...

There was a little bit of that at the beginning of last season, but it was quickly stamped out!

By Brands we were diving into Surtees three abreast leaning on each others fairings.:o I love it, but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 19:48
Replies: 83
Views: 15,484
Posted By ali
It's easy to be macho sitting in a warm office on...

It's easy to be macho sitting in a warm office on a early feb evening, but anyone who says it's not more than touch worrying trying to outbrake someone into the old hairpin (or chasing through the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 10:56
Replies: 83
Views: 15,484
Posted By ali
Here speaketh a man of huge intellect and vision!...

Here speaketh a man of huge intellect and vision! :)

I thought the three race bash at Narfuk would be a classic, but then I'm not a 'racer' so I wouldn't know. These are just track days aren't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 01:35
Replies: 83
Views: 15,484
Posted By ali
I thought it was two rounds as opposed to four...

I thought it was two rounds as opposed to four races? Better if it's four races.



Off for an xray tomorrow, but the last time I asked (politely!) they said no way, no chance, not on your bloody...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2006, 01:17
Replies: 83
Views: 15,484
Posted By ali
No cadwell, so no assen, which means I'll be...

No cadwell, so no assen, which means I'll be riding out of my skin at every other round. Good start to the season, 4DNFs.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Jan-2006, 15:26
Replies: 22
Views: 4,908
Posted By ali
Feckin' brilliant work Ziggi! Should definitely...

Feckin' brilliant work Ziggi! Should definitely go in the next Pronto so we can get all members SLs on there.

Well done.

Ali
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Jan-2006, 15:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By ali
I agree completely. :)

I agree completely. :)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Jan-2006, 00:42
Replies: 27
Views: 2,157
Posted By ali
:lol: Made my night..... :lol:

:lol: Made my night..... :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2006, 23:07
Replies: 77
Views: 14,358
Posted By ali
I expect it'll finish ahead of the rest of the...

I expect it'll finish ahead of the rest of the bike as well!:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jan-2006, 18:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By ali
Brembo's site is seriously out of date! The sole...

Brembo's site is seriously out of date!

The sole official importer for motorcycle parts is Grand Prix Racewear (grpdirect.com), and the head of Motorcycle parts is James Walters.

Lots of other...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2006, 15:47
Replies: 108
Views: 17,876
Posted By ali
Ed Zachary! :D If I'm going to spend £x000 this...

Ed Zachary! :D If I'm going to spend £x000 this year, what's an extra £1-200 to go to Assen, meet some of the Dutch gang, see their fantastic bikes (and they are legendary), ride the new GP circuit,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2006, 23:16
Replies: 108
Views: 17,876
Posted By ali
I've seen nothing of a vote on whether Brands is...

I've seen nothing of a vote on whether Brands is the first points scoring round.....

I'm sure those that want to race at Assen will get a place, assuming we haven't had another ten people join the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jan-2006, 13:30
Replies: 12
Views: 3,411
Posted By ali
Be careful as some of their info is not correct....

Be careful as some of their info is not correct. I've been researching discs for use in DD and some of the images were incorrect for the part number (and hence not OEM, so not allowed in DD). This...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Jan-2006, 17:49
Replies: 22
Views: 4,908
Posted By ali
Top work Ziggi! Frank's right though, a...

Top work Ziggi! Frank's right though, a self-service form for each owner would be a much easier for you to maintain. If you can deal with uploading of photos then you're sorted, it should just run...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2006, 13:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,307
Posted By ali
This should...

This should help:

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/998s.html

Ali
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jan-2006, 00:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By ali
A really late carb model (old shape) is often...

A really late carb model (old shape) is often worth more than an early injection model. The last of the carb models had all the good bits on (stainless hoses, underslung back brake, carb heaters,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2006, 00:26
Replies: 29
Views: 4,239
Posted By ali
Right, time for the voice of reason.......

Right, time for the voice of reason.... :lol:

Telling someone to go racing is like telling someone to stick their nose on the end of a rolled up note, there's a very good chance they'll be fine, but...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2006, 23:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,621
Posted By ali
:lol: That's almost as bad as my rev counter...

:lol: That's almost as bad as my rev counter bracket last year. Fine bunch of engineers we are!:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jan-2006, 23:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,705
Posted By ali
Waheeeyyy! Well done bloke! Hope you have loads...

Waheeeyyy! Well done bloke! Hope you have loads of fun on her. Remember she won't handle like a 916, but you can get bloody close with some careful fettling.....



1) Chain & Sprocks from B&C...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jan-2006, 22:04
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By ali
Yes, they definitely will.

Yes, they definitely will.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jan-2006, 23:35
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By ali
Will try to get there to see you onto the podium!...

Will try to get there to see you onto the podium! Will need to check out the competition pre-brands and get round to some serious sabotage! :ninja:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jan-2006, 22:45
Replies: 17
Views: 1,963
Posted By ali
Me too, the medics have banned me outright from...

Me too, the medics have banned me outright from doing the Cadwell round. Brands is looking 50/50 at the moment.:o
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