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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2005, 14:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,453
Posted By antonye
Finally.... the only reason the 748R has a...

Finally.... the only reason the 748R has a slipper in the first place is for homogolation purposes in the Supersport racing class - if it didn't have one as standard, it wouldn't be allowed to use it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2005, 14:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,453
Posted By antonye
Don't forget that it's down to wear issues as...

Don't forget that it's down to wear issues as well as how good you ride!

A ramp system, while working, only operates because the two surfaces slide against each other under the pressure of the back...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2005, 13:49
Replies: 7
Views: 2,775
Posted By antonye
Talking to Michael Pavatore from Ducati on...

Talking to Michael Pavatore from Ducati on friday, he's very interested in what is going on and wants me to email him over the list of dates for the series as he'd like to come over and attend...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2005, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,489
Posted By antonye
Pikey

Pikey
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jan-2005, 11:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,489
Posted By antonye
Certainly look identical and should fit -...

Certainly look identical and should fit - Ducati's philosophy is "why bother making different ones when you can fit the same to all the range", much like the Superbike fairings!

The only problem...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jan-2005, 00:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By antonye
... which is probably why it didn't reach the...

... which is probably why it didn't reach the reserve!

Don't forget that Bip seats are different shape (shorter/lower) than the single seat, and they're not as desirable either.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 25-Jan-2005, 00:20
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
I guess so, but what if they come fitted by the...

I guess so, but what if they come fitted by the dealer? Are they not supposed to register them? Never bought one with it fitted, so just offered the warning to make sure people remember!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 22:56
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
Another update: "Just heard back from...

Another update:

"Just heard back from Datatag -- they have no record of either the
Registration Mark or the DAT0 number. It would appear some dealers are
installing DataTags without registering the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jan-2005, 22:47
Replies: 33
Views: 3,879
Posted By antonye
Mine are exactly the same - it's corrosion damage...

Mine are exactly the same - it's corrosion damage caused by water getting in under stone chips and rotting away the fork body. It looks like crash/wear damage due to it coming out in big flakes, but...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 18:24
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
Don't know - he said (and you can see from the...

Don't know - he said (and you can see from the pics) that it was covered in mud and quite a few bits missing already. He checked the parkland opposite but couldn't see any tyre tracks, so didn't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Jan-2005, 16:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,519
Posted By antonye
Might just be worth looking out for a new wheel -...

Might just be worth looking out for a new wheel - I know my mate Neil picked one up off ebay for £25. They're all the same size I believe, so should be plenty about.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jan-2005, 11:23
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
He didn't know it was stolen for sure (guy may...

He didn't know it was stolen for sure (guy may have binned it or something) but the fact that the ignition has been drilled (as can be seen in the pic) kind of gave him that suspicion, hence he...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2005, 23:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,551
Posted By antonye
Ask Chris Bushell for them. At the moment they...

Ask Chris Bushell for them.

At the moment they are subject to discussion by those taking part, hence they are not for public consumption at this point.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 23-Jan-2005, 20:38
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
Just been informed that it's already been taken...

Just been informed that it's already been taken away now!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 23-Jan-2005, 18:33
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
Update: He's phoned Hillingdon cops: No...

Update:

He's phoned Hillingdon cops:



No questions of if it was stolen. He's currently phoning DataTag instead.
Forum: Stolen Bikes 23-Jan-2005, 18:30
Replies: 14
Views: 13,828
Posted By antonye
Ducati 750SS - T-Reg, Red, Stolen - Found in Tyneside

From a friend:

"Condition is such that I doubt it was ridden there.
Extensive accident damage, missing parts including
seat and fairings, ignition drilled out, mud on tyres,
no spark plug lead! ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Jan-2005, 16:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,733
Posted By antonye
Photocopying? What sort of party did you have in...

Photocopying? What sort of party did you have in mind?!? :puzzled:

Now if you want to bring in some major booze sponsor... :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 02:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Posted By antonye
Have to agree with Shazaam and Harv on this one -...

Have to agree with Shazaam and Harv on this one - clean with WD40 and a very light oil to lube it every so often. Keeps the chain looking brand new and in top condition.

I've tried all sorts of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2005, 02:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By antonye
I think your bike is too damn clean! :lol:

I think your bike is too damn clean! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2005, 14:20
Replies: 40
Views: 8,807
Posted By antonye
Excellent, just what The Doctor ordered!

Excellent, just what The Doctor ordered!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2005, 11:55
Replies: 15
Views: 3,733
Posted By antonye
How About a Launch Party?

How about a launch party for the DesmoDue series? Something along the lines of the Christmas drinks we had in the City? Would be good to get a few of the racers together for a few beers before all...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jan-2005, 11:28
Replies: 40
Views: 8,807
Posted By antonye
Any chance we can have our own hostnames, like...

Any chance we can have our own hostnames, like antonye.desmodueracing.co.uk or rattler.desmodueracing.co.uk which point straight to our blogs?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2005, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By antonye
I had the same on mine - turned out to be the...

I had the same on mine - turned out to be the earth on the battery was not seated correctly even though it appeared to be. Just unscrewed it and did it up again and it went away.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2005, 23:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,287
Posted By antonye
I know it sounds like a way off suggestion, but...

I know it sounds like a way off suggestion, but why not buy a new bracket, as that's the only bit you need? You don't need the hinge parts - just the bracket which screws into the seat.

Cost is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2005, 23:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,944
Posted By antonye
Do a search for Shazaam's posts - he explains it...

Do a search for Shazaam's posts - he explains it all.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 23:12
Replies: 40
Views: 8,807
Posted By antonye
Very, very smart! I like that! Good work fella!

Very, very smart! I like that!

Good work fella!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 18:02
Replies: 4
Views: 3,376
Posted By antonye
"Ducati 2V Twins - Beyond the Lies in the...

"Ducati 2V Twins - Beyond the Lies in the Haynes Manual"
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 15:53
Replies: 4
Views: 3,376
Posted By antonye
Ducati say to use 390cc in the 600SS - Marzocchi...

Ducati say to use 390cc in the 600SS - Marzocchi 40USD/E SAE 7.5 oil - as standard!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 15:49
Replies: 1
Views: 2,304
Posted By antonye
How abuot this bodykit...

Would certainly look good!

You may well get lynched if you hacked it to bits though...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7948791687
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 14:36
Replies: 18
Views: 5,324
Posted By antonye
w00t! Just booked on the 7th Feb. Had a nice...

w00t! Just booked on the 7th Feb.

Had a nice chat over the phone as the form on their website says "send to the address above" ... but there is no address on it!!

So I gave them a ring and booked...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 14:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By antonye
Lol! I'll remind you of that at the end of the...

Lol! I'll remind you of that at the end of the season.

Although, if you read "Valentino Rossi - Moto Genius" you'll realise that he did used to fix and tune his own bikes very early on...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jan-2005, 12:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,999
Posted By antonye
That is superb! You'd never be able to tell it...

That is superb! You'd never be able to tell it from the real thing. Love the cf seat and how it blends in too. Very 998R!

Where did you get the covers from and how much did you pay, if you don't...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 12:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,856
Posted By antonye
Shush Frank! We both know how to find the...

Shush Frank! We both know how to find the bargains on eBay but don't let everyone else into our little secrets!

;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 11:50
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By antonye
You sure you can handle something that...

You sure you can handle something that complicated Dickie?

Still, at least it's not far to bring it round mine when you can't figure out which end of the screwdriver to use...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 01:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By antonye
Thanks mate - will give that a try. As I'm going...

Thanks mate - will give that a try.

As I'm going for the 680 kit, I'm only worried about getting the fockers off at the moment!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 01:09
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By antonye
Also, I'm going to overhaul the carbs and I see...

Also, I'm going to overhaul the carbs and I see that there are a lot of gaskets and o-rings that need replacing.

Is there a kit available from Ducati which contains everything I need to do this?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jan-2005, 01:03
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By antonye
Bike Progress ...

Only one bolt has had to be drilled so far, but it looks like those b'stard exhaust downpipe nuts have rusted completely stuck.

Any tips?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jan-2005, 21:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,558
Posted By antonye
If they were I've got a nice pair of Showa TiNs...

If they were I've got a nice pair of Showa TiNs coming back to me very shortly I could have put on!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jan-2005, 17:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,558
Posted By antonye
You can about 15 others I reckon!

You can about 15 others I reckon!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jan-2005, 17:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By antonye
Can't make that weekend as I'm already booked for...

Can't make that weekend as I'm already booked for something else :(
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jan-2005, 12:16
Replies: 3
Views: 2,135
Posted By antonye
600ss For Sale

Found this - may help someone...


FOR SALE
DUCATI 600 SUPER sport, red, data tagged, tax and tested, 6000 miles, excellent condtion, £1750 ovno, or - - (neadt-03-6361) Tel: (07092) 716596
Price:...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2005, 01:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,236
Posted By antonye
But if you buy the right size you don't need to...

But if you buy the right size you don't need to do that :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 17:21
Replies: 71
Views: 12,668
Posted By antonye
Does that mean we have to retract our complaint...

Does that mean we have to retract our complaint to the DesmoDue techincal committee now? :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 13:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,081
Posted By antonye
They certainly do Andy - he had at least 2 inches...

They certainly do Andy - he had at least 2 inches to go when he came round mine *after* he'd been out!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 13:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,964
Posted By antonye
Very, very nice. You should do that as a job.......

Very, very nice.

You should do that as a job.... :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 13:49
Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Posted By antonye
Nah, Frank just knows the same trick that I do...

Nah, Frank just knows the same trick that I do when looking to find info :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 12:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,236
Posted By antonye
SP - yes, they're the ones. The reason that...

SP - yes, they're the ones. The reason that they're easy to remove is because you can buy 19mm ones from Maplin at 99p for a pack of ten.

However - the frame hole is actually 22mm so you need to do...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jan-2005, 12:32
Replies: 48
Views: 8,484
Posted By antonye
I use Shell Advance 15w50 - very hard to get hold...

I use Shell Advance 15w50 - very hard to get hold of from their garages but very handy if you have inside contacts who get it at cost price :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 12:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Posted By antonye
I am teh king of teh Intarweb!

I am teh king of teh Intarweb!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jan-2005, 12:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,326
Posted By antonye
50mm forks as used by the following - you might...

50mm forks as used by the following - you might be able to get a cheaper set by looking for one of these?
Yam R1 (98-04)
Kwak ZX10R (04)
Hond 929 Fireblade
Hond 954 Fireblade
Hond 1000RR...
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