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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2004, 17:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,139
Posted By antonye
Lol! I thought Jamie was keeping that...

Lol! I thought Jamie was keeping that quiet!

Besides, it wasn't the yoke, it was the centre nut.... :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Dec-2004, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,139
Posted By antonye
Lol! You sound as bad as me - I bought the wrong...

Lol! You sound as bad as me - I bought the wrong panel (the later ventless one) off ebay and ended up selling it again to buy the right one!

Those well-nuts really are an arse, but they're not...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Dec-2004, 11:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By antonye
The price sounds about right, especially for this...

The price sounds about right, especially for this time of year where bikes just don't shift and the salesmen all want their bonus and space for the new bikes next year!

Where is Mr Murray when you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Dec-2004, 16:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By antonye
I've had stuff on order from Ducati and it...

I've had stuff on order from Ducati and it normally takes only a couple of days to arrive from the central UK distribution point, and if it needs to get shipped in from Italy it's normally a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Nov-2004, 14:14
Replies: 20
Views: 6,708
Posted By antonye
I think you're right Rattler - Ducati does seem...

I think you're right Rattler - Ducati does seem to be going the solus route.

As for Bob Hills, I had mine serviced there as it's final one just before it went out of warranty and they did a good...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Nov-2004, 12:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,139
Posted By antonye
B*stard Well-nuts!

So getting them out isn't too hard when you have the right torx bit, but when they're so siezed that the torx bit snaps off in the bolt you know you're in trouble...

There was no way I was going to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2004, 20:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By antonye
I got the same one from my local motorfactors -...

I got the same one from my local motorfactors - £7 :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 18:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,561
Posted By antonye
Slipper, Gearing, Suspension. Not necessarily in...

Slipper, Gearing, Suspension.

Not necessarily in that order.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 16:04
Replies: 12
Views: 1,497
Posted By antonye
Then it won't have a plate on the yokes anyway!

Then it won't have a plate on the yokes anyway!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 13:43
Replies: 21
Views: 2,561
Posted By antonye
Not half as miffed as when he found out that mine...

Not half as miffed as when he found out that mine was "only" a 748 and I was still lapping faster than he was :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Oct-2004, 13:16
Replies: 12
Views: 1,497
Posted By antonye
Have you tried an email to Ducati in Bologna?...

Have you tried an email to Ducati in Bologna? They may well keep records even if Ducati UK doesn't. You can contact them through the website and they've always been really helpful in the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2004, 00:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,037
Posted By antonye
Yes, a double-bubble/higher screen is a must for...

Yes, a double-bubble/higher screen is a must for mileage work, and they really do make the difference.

I bought mine from Busters Accessories - a light-smoked version which has a black panel to hide...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Oct-2004, 17:19
Replies: 44
Views: 7,649
Posted By antonye
Nope, that's it - just undo the bolts of one and...

Nope, that's it - just undo the bolts of one and take it off.

However, the subject of carbon covers has come up a few times, and it's general opinion that these really aren't worth having as they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2004, 22:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,170
Posted By antonye
Talk about fully floating disks!

Talk about fully floating disks!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2004, 14:08
Replies: 37
Views: 3,850
Posted By antonye
That reminds me - I've still got those forks in...

That reminds me - I've still got those forks in the garage that I need to get sorted if you're still interested in the TiN stanchions Bradders?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Oct-2004, 12:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By antonye
Some 748 bikes did - noteably the higher spec...

Some 748 bikes did - noteably the higher spec bikes like the SPS and R, or so I'm led to believe.

It will certainly help keep the bike cooler, but you'll need to put more oil in it :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Oct-2004, 14:12
Replies: 24
Views: 5,192
Posted By antonye
I had the same problem with goods shipped from...

I had the same problem with goods shipped from Germany - I specifically requested insurance that included a tracking number so I could trace where it was.

Nothing turned up in 10 days, so I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2004, 11:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By antonye
"W" on one cheek and another...

"W" on one cheek and another "W" on the other? :devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Oct-2004, 11:22
Replies: 55
Views: 12,642
Posted By antonye
I must admit that I've gone the other way and...

I must admit that I've gone the other way and fitted 14/40 gearing to mine and absolutely love it! It really helps to move the range of the engine so it makes it easier to ride at 30 and 40 through...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Oct-2004, 22:47
Replies: 55
Views: 12,642
Posted By antonye
It's not slow - trust me! You're just not used to...

It's not slow - trust me! You're just not used to the sound and feel of a v-twin and you will be going quicker than on your old R6, but you just don't realise it!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2004, 17:38
Replies: 15
Views: 5,858
Posted By antonye
You'll still have to send in your entry form...

You'll still have to send in your entry form first!

Besides, isn't punting people off Weeksy's job? :P
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Oct-2004, 17:24
Replies: 15
Views: 5,858
Posted By antonye
Why? You haven't signed up yet! :P

Why? You haven't signed up yet! :P
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2004, 11:35
Replies: 24
Views: 2,624
Posted By antonye
Dave! Why did you have to go and post that! I'll...

Dave! Why did you have to go and post that!

I'll be joining the queue behind Tony now!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2004, 21:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,367
Posted By antonye
If you stick your finger in the hole for the cush...

If you stick your finger in the hole for the cush drives, you should be able to feel the lip - this stops them falling out.

:devil:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Oct-2004, 00:20
Replies: 54
Views: 17,808
Posted By antonye
I have a cunning...

I have a cunning plan...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7107267739
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2004, 23:59
Replies: 54
Views: 17,808
Posted By antonye
can ... worms ... everywhere!

can ... worms ... everywhere!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Oct-2004, 13:35
Replies: 54
Views: 17,808
Posted By antonye
I thought about the 600 only rule and I too...

I thought about the 600 only rule and I too thought this would be a good idea, but I remember the comment that Lizzie made - what if you already have a 620ie and wanted to take part in the racing?...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Oct-2004, 15:52
Replies: 3
Views: 4,171
Posted By antonye
Can we have a separate section too - as things...

Can we have a separate section too - as things unfold we may want to discuss the bikes, racing, results, tuning, etc and keep it all in one place.

Thanks!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Oct-2004, 14:21
Replies: 227
Views: 51,305
Posted By antonye
Bikes are drawn at random for each race - keys in...

Bikes are drawn at random for each race - keys in the middle style.

All bikes are prepped and maintained by one team of mechanics.

The only problem is where to buy 25 identical machines!

I've...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2004, 12:27
Replies: 39
Views: 4,723
Posted By antonye
OOooo! Nasty! :o If it was me, it would have to...

OOooo! Nasty! :o

If it was me, it would have to be matt black :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2004, 00:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,226
Posted By antonye
Yes... which is why it says "Ducati original...

Yes... which is why it says "Ducati original OEM headlight" on their website :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2004, 01:58
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By antonye
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7910271852

Have used this seller myself, very quick to send stuff out.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2004, 14:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,489
Posted By antonye
Me? Clumsy? You bet :D

Me? Clumsy? You bet :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2004, 12:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,125
Posted By antonye
Doesn't the R use overhead injectors rather than...

Doesn't the R use overhead injectors rather than the "normal" setup on the others?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2004, 11:57
Replies: 0
Views: 910
Posted By antonye
Red Panels

I've put a left-hand lower panel up for sale in the Market Place section if anybody is looking for one.

It's from a later fairing without the middle vent, as I managed to buy the wrong one!...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2004, 11:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,489
Posted By antonye
Lol! You've never dropped your bike, have...

Lol! You've never dropped your bike, have you?

The shear bolts don't work - the first thing that breaks is always the arms, right across the hole that the shear bolt goes through. This is obviously...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By antonye
You can tell the difference between cast...

You can tell the difference between cast (Brembo/Stock) five spokes and the Mag fives spokes because the cast ones have a ridge in the spoke, whereas the mags are smooth!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Sep-2004, 00:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By antonye
Is that all? Blimey, not as much as I thought...

Is that all? Blimey, not as much as I thought they'd be!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 16:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,386
Posted By antonye
TecMoto do a paint service - give them a...

TecMoto do a paint service - give them a call.
http://www.tecmoto.co.uk/

They're just down the road on the A12 - the set of shops on the left as you pass under the M25 going into London.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 14:31
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By antonye
Does she know about this? :lol:

Does she know about this? :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2004, 11:50
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By antonye
The R model started from 2000 which was the only...

The R model started from 2000 which was the only one to have the Ohlins rear but Showa front. From 2001 onwards it had Ohlins all round. All of the R models have grey 5 spokes (cast, not mags) and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 16:36
Replies: 20
Views: 3,449
Posted By antonye
I don't think the ownership is in doubt, more the...

I don't think the ownership is in doubt, more the actual history of the bike - do Ducati really build custom spec machines? A lot of it is old kit - SPS engine, 3 spoke wheels, gold frame, vented...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 15:58
Replies: 20
Views: 3,449
Posted By antonye
Maybe, as per the advert, you should call Ducati...

Maybe, as per the advert, you should call Ducati London South and speak to them about it?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2004, 11:37
Replies: 20
Views: 3,449
Posted By antonye
Is this on ebay or somewhere like...

Is this on ebay or somewhere like DucatiTrader.com ?
Sounds like a scam to me too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Sep-2004, 23:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By antonye
No worries. :D

No worries. :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2004, 23:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By antonye
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Sep-2004, 13:31
Replies: 25
Views: 3,090
Posted By antonye
Don't they come like that from the factory? :D

Don't they come like that from the factory? :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 17:05
Replies: 29
Views: 4,038
Posted By antonye
:frog:

:frog:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 16:55
Replies: 29
Views: 4,038
Posted By antonye
I see HM Racing do STM slippers .... ;)

I see HM Racing do STM slippers .... ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Sep-2004, 16:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,038
Posted By antonye
Always worth a try....

Always worth a try....
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