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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Feb-2005, 19:34
Replies: 30
Views: 7,195
Posted By Fordie
No, But it did look like the Goal Posts were...

No, But it did look like the Goal Posts were going to get wider ? 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Feb-2005, 23:13
Replies: 24
Views: 3,663
Posted By Fordie
Just had mine done for £50. Look's really really...

Just had mine done for £50. Look's really really nice and transforms the look of the bike. 4D
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jan-2005, 18:13
Replies: 26
Views: 7,349
Posted By Fordie
I can assue you that the ST is a very capable...

I can assue you that the ST is a very capable bike whether on Track or Road. It torque engine is well happy pudeling along with the mother in law on the back or "giving it some "out with the lads. On...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Jan-2005, 11:28
Replies: 73
Views: 18,960
Posted By Fordie
Paul ,Well done mate ,not only on converting what...

Paul ,Well done mate ,not only on converting what was all ready a "special" in the 2V world, but now going the whole hog and putting a real cracker for us all to appreciate on to circuit. As you no I...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 20-Jan-2005, 00:15
Replies: 15
Views: 6,768
Posted By Fordie
Welcome Gman, As a member of a Region to your...

Welcome Gman, As a member of a Region to your West ,that Beds Herts and Cambs we have been known to send a raiding party into you area, gone are the days of rape and pillage ( to old for that) so may...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jan-2005, 12:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By Fordie
Tom ,for the £100 that it costs to have them...

Tom ,for the £100 that it costs to have them replaced its peace of mind. My 900SS 98 were changed every 9/10 000 miles because i was doing the mileage, looking at the belts they still looked good,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jan-2005, 10:33
Replies: 44
Views: 9,080
Posted By Fordie
Desmo racers, your'e all gona be in with a chance...

Desmo racers, your'e all gona be in with a chance cause 4D's not entering this event, well not on the track :lol:. Il be a Spanner man/Gofa for Fil2, that way I can experiance the comaradary and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Dec-2004, 17:09
Replies: 17
Views: 1,945
Posted By Fordie
Ive just fitted the Cornerspeed Slave cylinder ,I...

Ive just fitted the Cornerspeed Slave cylinder ,I did not have to change the pushrod on my 98 996.There was a small rubber washer that sits between the slave and the casing that the pushrod sit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Dec-2004, 18:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,379
Posted By Fordie
On behalf of 748S ,My mate Darren, who is having...

On behalf of 748S ,My mate Darren, who is having dificulties in replying at the moment... Thanks . Looks like a case for Mr Haynes
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Dec-2004, 18:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By Fordie
Having move on to the 996 after 25,000 mile on a...

Having move on to the 996 after 25,000 mile on a 98 900SS the one thing they love is being used. I did not have one problem with my SS and it was Toured on Tracked on and Generally ridden hard...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Dec-2004, 18:21
Replies: 33
Views: 6,875
Posted By Fordie
Cornerspeed/ Nelly ,top man. A little closer to...

Cornerspeed/ Nelly ,top man. A little closer to home maybe. Moto Morreli in Salisbury done my 996 for the 12,000 and it came back a differant bike. Its all ways going to be expensive but you pay for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2004, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,788
Posted By Fordie
"Oh yes we do" Deloony, what made...

"Oh yes we do"

Deloony, what made you get into Dukes then, especially this time of year, although not all of us hibernate . 4D
PS. We Southerners drink only "shandy"so Ill have one of those...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Nov-2004, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 6,701
Posted By Fordie
Here's the one Neil at Cornerspeed is selling, ...

Here's the one Neil at Cornerspeed is selling, Speedymoto Red Anodized Alli. 4D

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL68/915817/2419553/73583805.jpg
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2004, 23:46
Replies: 11
Views: 6,701
Posted By Fordie
Dont forget the STM Lovelyjubble pressure plate...

Dont forget the STM Lovelyjubble pressure plate to go with it Neil :lol::lol:. Worked a treat on the ride out Sunday,no grabing, smooth as silk. 4D
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 15-Nov-2004, 18:10
Replies: 30
Views: 9,482
Posted By Fordie
Exactly what my dear old Dad told me :lol: 4D ...

Exactly what my dear old Dad told me :lol: 4D (Sorry Lynn):lol:
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 13-Nov-2004, 17:29
Replies: 30
Views: 9,482
Posted By Fordie
Lynn, Yes I realize now DOOOOH . You are the Good...

Lynn, Yes I realize now DOOOOH . You are the Good looking one. Track day,s the way to go Lynn. Regards 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Nov-2004, 17:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By Fordie
There is a thing called Induced Syphonage when...

There is a thing called Induced Syphonage when you have a pipe with liquid in it coming from a tank with liquid in it if the liquid escapes from the loose pipe by natural drainage, it can suck up the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2004, 19:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By Fordie
Animal, Just had one of the new SMS 48 tooth...

Animal, Just had one of the new SMS 48 tooth clutch kits fitted to my 996 with the new SMS Pressure plate, a work of art and so much quieter. More than likely last longer than I will:lol: Four times...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 10-Nov-2004, 21:03
Replies: 30
Views: 9,482
Posted By Fordie
Sound advice Lynn from those that do and those...

Sound advice Lynn from those that do and those that don't. Most people are more worried what the elements will do to there bikes than are worried about what the elements will do to them. Winter...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 09-Nov-2004, 17:04
Replies: 14
Views: 4,462
Posted By Fordie
Wheelspins ya man for this event. Done the last...

Wheelspins ya man for this event. Done the last two shows on the DSC stand and wandered around as well.Would be great if you could get a pitch close by the DSC stand you'lle have a captive...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 20:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,782
Posted By Fordie
Sounds about what I was charged,but I had one of...

Sounds about what I was charged,but I had one of there 600's to blat about on for the day whilst they did mine .4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2004, 20:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,099
Posted By Fordie
Lee, did you not get one of the DSC key ring fobs...

Lee, did you not get one of the DSC key ring fobs ,ideal for tucking in and protecting your paint work/tank when the keys in the ijnition. 4D
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Nov-2004, 19:06
Replies: 65
Views: 21,704
Posted By Fordie
Ill echo what Jools has said, beings weve swopped...

Ill echo what Jools has said, beings weve swopped bikes some times on a ride out. The ST is more refined and comfortable than the SS and does not want for anything in terms of performance so long as...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Nov-2004, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 4,782
Posted By Fordie
Chris, Some people are happy doing them, some...

Chris, Some people are happy doing them, some ai'nt. I for one would rather pay the price of about £100/120 knowing that the jobs been done right and I can ride the bike without worrying . On Ye Bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Oct-2004, 00:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By Fordie
Must admit my Optimate now about 2 years old and...

Must admit my Optimate now about 2 years old and used all the time has a tendency to some times show a red light for no reason . I normally just turn it of, disconect it reconnect it and it goes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Aug-2004, 18:04
Replies: 21
Views: 2,682
Posted By Fordie
Shaun, had I seen this earlier I would have said...

Shaun, had I seen this earlier I would have said 2 , because thats what my bike had done last month. One closer one opener and after 18,000 miles not bad I thought. Both had the smallest of marks on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Aug-2004, 17:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,813
Posted By Fordie
If the bike used regularly, not Red Lined, then...

If the bike used regularly, not Red Lined, then you should have no problems with belts . 4 thou seems a little excesive unless hes been tracking it more than on the road. 10,000 plus miles is when I...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 12-Aug-2004, 00:07
Replies: 1
Views: 3,031
Posted By Fordie
Martin, Sounds like a nice trip planned , never...

Martin, Sounds like a nice trip planned , never done France so can't recommend any thing . But you've got the bike to do it with. Have a good one mate 4D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2004, 23:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By Fordie
SPS or Sports Production Special came out in 1998...

SPS or Sports Production Special came out in 1998 with 5 spoke Marchesini wheels and two injectors per cylinder with the 996 engine .The SPS was discontinued in 2001. The Biposto (two seats) 113 BHP ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2004, 23:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By Fordie
Glyn .So when can we place our orders :roll: 4D

Glyn .So when can we place our orders :roll: 4D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Jun-2004, 17:15
Replies: 12
Views: 6,448
Posted By Fordie
Ive had my 99/900SS on the dyno and there is a...

Ive had my 99/900SS on the dyno and there is a definent drop in torque and power as soon as you go over 8000rpm in fact you are loosing power. although it red line just over 9000. 4D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 25-Jun-2004, 19:30
Replies: 15
Views: 5,169
Posted By Fordie
Chris. My 98 900 has 25000 on the clock. Ive...

Chris. My 98 900 has 25000 on the clock. Ive covered 21000 of them, the bike has never let me done and still puls like train when asked to do so. Never had the valves adjusted .Checked yes . Great...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Jun-2004, 17:16
Replies: 14
Views: 5,698
Posted By Fordie
Jools I reckon I must be Ya Man on back brakes...

Jools I reckon I must be Ya Man on back brakes having replace mine twice in a month. Bleeding I found to be a pain until.
First prime /bleed the master cylinder by releasing the actual brake hose,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 23:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Fordie
Thanks lads, Points taken,Hav'nt had much time to...

Thanks lads, Points taken,Hav'nt had much time to look at it ,but i thing maybe me adjusting the piston could be the way to go . It make sense. The return spring looks OK, Kev Ill have to fit another...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-May-2004, 00:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By Fordie
Help! 2nd time in a month

Rode up to BMF no problemo (60 miles) On return ,after 10 miles rear brake caliper burns out for the second time . All I felt was a little lose of power and I knew from last time things were going...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2004, 19:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,983
Posted By Fordie
I had the pack facing towards me ( on the...

I had the pack facing towards me ( on the pillion) on the Congleton trip 500 miles and didn't rub or give any trouble . I did find some spacer washers when I first took of the horizontal parts of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2004, 18:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,983
Posted By Fordie
Mark I have a Ventura System fitted to my 996bip...

Mark I have a Ventura System fitted to my 996bip I can take a few pictures of it so you can see the way it goes if you like...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 09:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,655
Posted By Fordie
No they can't be made to be quieter,when you...

No they can't be made to be quieter,when you take of the clutch cover you will see why ,with all the teeth and cut outs chatting together. My 99/900SS clutch was changed at 10,000 because I...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2004, 09:14
Replies: 7
Views: 3,240
Posted By Fordie
Having use my Micron Stands for a few years now I...

Having use my Micron Stands for a few years now I turn the pads /cups downwards,put the cups more towards the swingarm so it does'nt foul the sprocket or nuts.It then just clears the Carbon Cans...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Apr-2004, 18:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,066
Posted By Fordie
Iv'e just replaced my 996 tyres after 3000...

Iv'e just replaced my 996 tyres after 3000 miles and Im staying on the 010R 180's. 4D
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2004, 14:07
Replies: 12
Views: 4,749
Posted By Fordie
3narf, You was curious about the ridability of...

3narf, You was curious about the ridability of the 996 against the 900SS, well for one the 900 sounds better with the DP Carbon cans on,even though the 996 has 50mm Termis, although the 996 has more...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Apr-2004, 19:36
Replies: 12
Views: 4,749
Posted By Fordie
Tont 2002. Thanks for the update its all ways...

Tont 2002. Thanks for the update its all ways good to see a result. Touch wood my 900SS has given me 25,000 trouble free miles . Although I do use it regularly and don't like seeing her sit in...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Mar-2004, 22:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,643
Posted By Fordie
The fact that it backfires must indicate that...

The fact that it backfires must indicate that fuel is getting in some times, so may be the ignitions is not right . Plug breaking down on compression , HT lead broken, coil breakdown, has the tank...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Mar-2004, 09:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By Fordie
Paul, about 12,000miles , all the O ring chains...

Paul, about 12,000miles , all the O ring chains come pre packed with grease anyway so its a case of keeping all the road dirt of the chain really,I have found that useing WD enables me to check the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2004, 23:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By Fordie
WD 40. Tried all the other stuff, all messy and...

WD 40. Tried all the other stuff, all messy and expensive . Spray on, clean with dry cloth every time you ride, keeps the chain looking clean, shiny and well lubed. 4D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Mar-2004, 11:52
Replies: 16
Views: 5,190
Posted By Fordie
Glyn, Ive had to change both the 900SS and the...

Glyn, Ive had to change both the 900SS and the 996 chains laterly. About £126 fitted for the 996,the Vtwins are heavy on chains as well as tyres. I got about the same mileage as you 10/12000. Check...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 17-Mar-2004, 16:09
Replies: 7
Views: 4,526
Posted By Fordie
:lol::lol::lol: 4D

:lol::lol::lol: 4D
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 17-Mar-2004, 08:24
Replies: 7
Views: 4,526
Posted By Fordie
Can you repeat that Dibbs I can't hear a...

Can you repeat that Dibbs I can't hear a thing. :lol: 4D
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 16-Mar-2004, 23:01
Replies: 7
Views: 4,526
Posted By Fordie
Many thanks Neil, Ill tie it up as you say....

Many thanks Neil, Ill tie it up as you say. Regards 4D
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 16-Mar-2004, 18:24
Replies: 7
Views: 4,526
Posted By Fordie
Spyball sensitivity ?

Moved the bike yesterday and although the alarm was on it did'nt set the alarm of. Today whislt still cleaning it from Sundays ride out I notice above the lower coolant tank a flat box lying...
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