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Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 11:42
Replies: 110
Views: 70,082
Posted By Steve M
Surely Ducati need to get this sorted very...

Surely Ducati need to get this sorted very quickly, dread to think what might happen if the brakes seize on a rider leading a bunch of mates on a group ride.

Come on Ducati, this need sorting - NOW.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Mar-2005, 17:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,929
Posted By Steve M
the other post was here...

the other post was here (http://http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=17001#pid156230)
Forum: Classic 22-Mar-2005, 12:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,978
Posted By Steve M
I had a 900 bevel (Darmah) and yes they do need...

I had a 900 bevel (Darmah) and yes they do need some tlc (but so do most classics) and the are a joy to ride. Big end bearings don't tend to last very long, though I believe they can improve these...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Mar-2005, 17:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By Steve M
Nice one mate & welcome to the board. where...

Nice one mate & welcome to the board.
where about are you?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Mar-2005, 16:28
Replies: 21
Views: 5,002
Posted By Steve M
Iv'e been asked this before and sent...

Iv'e been asked this before and sent this_

normal Zinc plated bolts have a tensile strength of 500 Newtons/mm2
stainless steel basically starts at 500 N/mm2 for class 50 up to 800 N/mm2 for class...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Mar-2005, 17:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,813
Posted By Steve M
Aren't the belt covers different lengths to suit...

Aren't the belt covers different lengths to suit the stroke of the engine?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 15-Mar-2005, 17:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,628
Posted By Steve M
Nice write up Lisa and yes you are supposed to...

Nice write up Lisa and yes you are supposed to feel that good:D
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 16:36
Replies: 36
Views: 6,813
Posted By Steve M
I love the last comment about the fridge:D

I love the last comment about the fridge:D
Forum: Monsters 10-Mar-2005, 10:27
Replies: 33
Views: 10,837
Posted By Steve M
:puzzled:

:puzzled:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 17:13
Replies: 7
Views: 3,797
Posted By Steve M
Indeed they are

Indeed they are
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Mar-2005, 16:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,797
Posted By Steve M
I use BAR - nothing flash but good...

I use BAR - nothing flash but good prices.

http://www.bargarages.co.uk/
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 17:53
Replies: 26
Views: 7,088
Posted By Steve M
I've done plenty of racing in the past, but now...

I've done plenty of racing in the past, but now it's almost entirely road riding, with 1 or maybe 2 track days a year.

Is it still worth me doing the CSS?

I guess this could apply to lots of...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2005, 17:37
Replies: 36
Views: 6,813
Posted By Steve M
servicing...

servicing (http://www.ducati.com/bikes/service/service.jhtml)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 01-Mar-2005, 17:16
Replies: 26
Views: 7,088
Posted By Steve M
Andy In your normal CSS, does everyone start at...

Andy

In your normal CSS, does everyone start at level 1 whatever their experiece?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 28-Feb-2005, 14:36
Replies: 127
Views: 31,198
Posted By Steve M
I think what Lizzie wants, is for 2 from the...

I think what Lizzie wants, is for 2 from the inters group to move into the inters/fast - fast group to make 35
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 28-Feb-2005, 13:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,331
Posted By Steve M
I'll be going to as many rounds as pos'. A couple...

I'll be going to as many rounds as pos'. A couple of weeks before each round I'll put a post up about a rideout for the NW region - probably meet up at the Church House or maybe Congleton McDonalds...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2005, 15:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By Steve M
Well said that man (MF & BDG) [Edited on...

Well said that man (MF & BDG)

[Edited on 24-2-2005 by STEVE M]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2005, 14:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,390
Posted By Steve M
welcome mate just got to join the club now then...

welcome mate

just got to join the club now then eh:D

which Newcastle?

[Edited on 23-2-2005 by STEVE M]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2005, 12:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,967
Posted By Steve M
BDG has just bought some direct from the states...

BDG has just bought some direct from the states and has use them before on 916 type bikes to cover some big distances, to Spain etc.

http://www.helibars.com/ducati.html
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Feb-2005, 17:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,018
Posted By Steve M
I though all bikes including the Jap ones had to...

I though all bikes including the Jap ones had to be serviced by miles or every 12 months whichever is sooner to keep the warranty?

But I don't see why you had to have a 6000 mile (major) service...
Forum: Tyres 22-Feb-2005, 14:16
Replies: 5
Views: 3,323
Posted By Steve M
Track day tyres for SS\'s

There's been lots threads on tyres for 4V bikes but not much about tyres for the Supersport range

What do those who do track days on SS's use and what do you think of them?

:burn:

I've used the...
Forum: Tyres 22-Feb-2005, 13:50
Replies: 18
Views: 6,093
Posted By Steve M
Thanks Mike, my 207's will be just about due for...

Thanks Mike, my 207's will be just about due for replacement by Cadwell TA4 so I'll give the 180 a try.

Any comments Glyn?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2005, 10:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve M
[/quote]Why the interest,have you come round to...

[/quote]Why the interest,have you come round to my way of thinking,998's are much better than those 999 things!:lol: [/quote]

just looking at all options;) I like both.
Forum: Tyres 21-Feb-2005, 10:29
Replies: 18
Views: 6,093
Posted By Steve M
Mike - do you know if 208RR's are avaialable to...

Mike - do you know if 208RR's are avaialable to fit a 900ss the rear is a 170 and Iv'e only seen RR's listed from 180 up? I've got 207's fitted now and I as I really like them I'd like to try the RR...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 16:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve M
Thanks chaps:)

Thanks chaps:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2005, 16:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By Steve M
998 frame question

Do all the 998's have the frame with the adjustable head angle?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Feb-2005, 15:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,090
Posted By Steve M
you dont fancy a 900ie that would cost more but...

you dont fancy a 900ie that would cost more but needs nowt doing to it?

it's about time I had something else
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Feb-2005, 10:48
Replies: 16
Views: 4,031
Posted By Steve M
[/quote] Like the avatar Loz,,stolern from guest1...

[/quote]
Like the avatar Loz,,stolern from guest1 perchance, i can't get mine to work, but then i'm a really thick Northener. [/quote]

mine didn't appear for about 15 mins after I did the profile...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Feb-2005, 16:15
Replies: 14
Views: 6,189
Posted By Steve M
The club supplies all the bikes and not even a...

The club supplies all the bikes and not even a mention:puzzled:

I am liking that new avatar ;)
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Feb-2005, 14:27
Replies: 14
Views: 6,189
Posted By Steve M
175 Kgs 105 Bhp - oh yes!!! :bouncy: the...

175 Kgs 105 Bhp - oh yes!!! :bouncy:


the 916 V 999 article is in this week too
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Feb-2005, 10:46
Replies: 13
Views: 5,717
Posted By Steve M
Lee, I'm about an inch shorter than you and when...

Lee, I'm about an inch shorter than you and when I took a Multi out last year I no trouble at all with the height of it - I don't even remember if my feet were flat or not, probably because it was...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Feb-2005, 10:07
Replies: 127
Views: 31,198
Posted By Steve M
thanks Lizzie have a good hol';)

thanks Lizzie

have a good hol';)
Forum: Tyres 15-Feb-2005, 17:53
Replies: 18
Views: 6,093
Posted By Steve M
he he. can't wait to watch the first bend of the...

he he. can't wait to watch

the first bend of the first race of the first Desmo Due series is that 'orrible hairpin on the Woodland circuit!

I'll be there camcorder in hand:devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Feb-2005, 14:27
Replies: 0
Views: 1,277
Posted By Steve M
Fairing bracket

just seen this in Demon Tweeks clearance corner

916 faring bracket (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/catalogue/clearance.asp?CLS=MCYCLE&GRP=MCS)
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 10:54
Replies: 54
Views: 11,324
Posted By Steve M
trickz has hit the nail very firmly on its head:)

trickz has hit the nail very firmly on its head:)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Feb-2005, 10:20
Replies: 23
Views: 3,091
Posted By Steve M
but henners has 130 grunty, easy to use v twin...

but henners has 130 grunty, easy to use v twin horsepower:)
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2005, 17:58
Replies: 36
Views: 4,154
Posted By Steve M
ah - drill to a petrol tank I assume there's no...

ah - drill to a petrol tank

I assume there's no trace of petrol at all left in the tank - remember it's the fumes that ignite.

If you do take the drill to it, get a mate with a camcorder - could be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 16:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By Steve M
Stephen Following on from u2u, have alook at...

Stephen

Following on from u2u, have alook at THIS (http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15515#pid135694) thread.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 15:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By Steve M
Don't worry about it, the tensile and shear load...

Don't worry about it, the tensile and shear load capabilities of stainless steel and the plated ones are close enough for it not to be a concern. They will have used a factor of safety of at least...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 17:20
Replies: 88
Views: 21,875
Posted By Steve M
Ducsoon - just go get one, you'll love it. As...

Ducsoon - just go get one, you'll love it.

As for Honda - well the SP1/2s haven't exactly got good reputations for fueling!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2005, 10:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By Steve M
Have you considered breaking it? You may get more...

Have you considered breaking it? You may get more for it that way, shouldn't be to hard to get well over £1000.

The Desmo Due racers may well descend on you like vultures for most of it - wheels,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 15:12
Replies: 17
Views: 6,879
Posted By Steve M
AND - have they still got that two seat...

AND - have they still got that two seat 'dici:devil:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 14:25
Replies: 17
Views: 6,879
Posted By Steve M
Loris up the mountain - now that has got to be...

Loris up the mountain - now that has got to be worth seeing:devil:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Feb-2005, 14:16
Replies: 17
Views: 6,879
Posted By Steve M
So, it's the GP on Sunday and we have a track day...

So, it's the GP on Sunday and we have a track day the following day, and there are Desmosedici's about 70 miles from Cadwell. Go on Ducati bring them along!:D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Feb-2005, 11:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By Steve M
Thanks mate, I'll be in touch:)

Thanks mate, I'll be in touch:)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 02-Feb-2005, 09:57
Replies: 17
Views: 6,879
Posted By Steve M
so it is! that's going to make things a bit...

so it is!
that's going to make things a bit tricky for a few of us I suspect.
still, should be in the right mood on Monday:burn:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Feb-2005, 17:12
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By Steve M
OYBM - are you able to get Helibars?

OYBM - are you able to get Helibars?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2005, 10:46
Replies: 15
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve M
Welcome to the site all the same mate:bouncy:

Welcome to the site all the same mate:bouncy:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2005, 10:25
Replies: 15
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve M
In that case good to hear from you Mike. I doubt...

In that case good to hear from you Mike. I doubt you'll remember me, but I certainly remember you.In the mid 80's it seemed that every race I entered was won by yourself, John Corrin or Kevin...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Feb-2005, 10:13
Replies: 15
Views: 5,291
Posted By Steve M
Is this the Mike Edwards who spent most of the...

Is this the Mike Edwards who spent most of the eighties/nineties winning everthing on the club and national race scene?:burn:
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