Ducati Sporting Club UK
Page 8 of 8 « First < 4567 8
Showing results 351 to 393 of 393
Search took 0.03 seconds; generated 80 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: philthy
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Aug-2005, 19:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,998
Posted By philthy
If you owned a Ferrari would you sell it in order...

If you owned a Ferrari would you sell it in order to buy an old Honda car?

You've got the Ferrari.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Aug-2005, 19:01
Replies: 26
Views: 4,257
Posted By philthy
I agree - it looks positively awful. What it...

I agree - it looks positively awful.

What it needs is pink wheels and a green front mudguard.

Then it would look brilliant!:sing:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 22:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,553
Posted By philthy
t5mission DO NOT under any circumstances touch...

t5mission

DO NOT under any circumstances touch that button.

It will cause your old bike to make a horrible screeching noise, which will upset your neighbours, especially if it's early on a Sunday...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Aug-2005, 21:46
Replies: 24
Views: 4,109
Posted By philthy
My Volvo's done 178,000 miles and I've just had...

My Volvo's done 178,000 miles and I've just had to fill the petrol tank up for the first time.
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Aug-2005, 00:28
Replies: 34
Views: 6,646
Posted By philthy
Cheat:bouncy:

Cheat:bouncy:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Aug-2005, 21:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By philthy
Is it a dry crutch?

Is it a dry crutch?
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Aug-2005, 19:22
Replies: 34
Views: 6,646
Posted By philthy
At last! Another techno caveman. I never did...

At last! Another techno caveman. I never did work out how to set the video to record. Bring back sopwith camels and airships I say!

Any chance of posting an idiots guide as to how you got that...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Aug-2005, 19:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,678
Posted By philthy
Will the bum pad fit a 1989 stock 851 single...

Will the bum pad fit a 1989 stock 851 single seat?

I take it that this is not the bit you sit on, but is on the vertical part of the seat?



[Edited on 4-8-2005 by philthy]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Aug-2005, 20:38
Replies: 18
Views: 3,002
Posted By philthy
I had one years ago for an 860 GTS. The tester...

I had one years ago for an 860 GTS.

The tester wrote ''For daytime use only'' on it.

His interpretation was that the bike merely had to have a rear reflector fitted (which it did )

Never had any...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2005, 03:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By philthy
Gold? Mines Anodised silver. I'm always missing...

Gold?

Mines Anodised silver.

I'm always missing out! :sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2005, 03:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,788
Posted By philthy
More 851 owners! Where are you from? Phil

More 851 owners!

Where are you from?

Phil
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-Jul-2005, 03:17
Replies: 24
Views: 5,701
Posted By philthy
Mountain? Wheelies? You are Gods! Finest hour...

Mountain?

Wheelies?

You are Gods!

Finest hour for me?

Learning Mountain on I.O.M. course from video of Mick Grant on Katana and being waved at by Manx cop to slow down while on my own Kat at flat...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jul-2005, 02:56
Replies: 21
Views: 4,151
Posted By philthy
Hello bikemad Have missed your other posts...

Hello bikemad

Have missed your other posts

Southern Comfort would do me fine

Talking of tyres I remember a KH250 with cheng sin tyres that I could slide at both ends around local roundabouts and...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jul-2005, 02:51
Replies: 21
Views: 4,151
Posted By philthy
Take it to Maxton - Will transform the...

Take it to Maxton - Will transform the bike.

Having said that I have a mate who can eat fireblades on his bog standard 883 HARLEY - yes its true.

Natural ability or the right training beats money...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2005, 02:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By philthy
I ain't ridden a monster but on my 851 ( maxton...

I ain't ridden a monster but on my 851 ( maxton fork conversion ) it's as if I can feel each stone on the road surface through the 'bars
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2005, 02:58
Replies: 19
Views: 2,666
Posted By philthy
Jaspers comments are valid. I went from 8 valve...

Jaspers comments are valid.

I went from 8 valve Golf GTI to 16 valve. The 8 valve was by far the better engine. More is not always better.

Have only ridden the 851 and love the low down power...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 21:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,166
Posted By philthy
When I were a lad all you needed to service yer...

When I were a lad all you needed to service yer bike were a piece of fag paper to check yer points and a stone from the side of t road to scrape t crud off yer spark plug. Never changed the oil -...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Jul-2005, 16:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,064
Posted By philthy
Mine's an 89 model and I'm frightened to ride the...

Mine's an 89 model and I'm frightened to ride the bl***y thing now
in case it blows up!
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 23-Jul-2005, 16:29
Replies: 16
Views: 8,529
Posted By philthy
Mine's an 89 model and I'm frightened to ride the...

Mine's an 89 model and I'm frightened to ride the bl***y thing now
in case it blows up!
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jul-2005, 16:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By philthy
Thanks for the offer Rob. Worked it all out -...

Thanks for the offer Rob.

Worked it all out - sell my 851 - sell katana - get bank loan for balance.

Wife agreed ! - but there was a catch.

I am NOT selling my bikes to pay for a flipping kitchen.
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jul-2005, 01:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By philthy
I want it But then I want every tidy bike I see,...

I want it

But then I want every tidy bike I see, and I'm permanently skint.

But I still want it
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Jul-2005, 01:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By philthy
Thanks guys Looks like it's either sell the...

Thanks guys

Looks like it's either sell the katana or add to the mortgage

Wonder if the missus will notice? I could always say that the interest rate has gone up
:eureka::eureka:
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jul-2005, 23:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
Thanks for the info / tips guys Will follow up...

Thanks for the info / tips guys

Will follow up the hugger and look forward to viewing piccy. The standard mudguard looks a bit chunky and I had similar idea on USD version too, so am interested in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Jul-2005, 03:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,985
Posted By philthy
It flies - so I imagine that if you attach it to...

It flies - so I imagine that if you attach it to a glider winch and tow it into the air, then allow it to go into a steep dive it may well achieve 3000rpm on the descent, at which point you can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2005, 02:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By philthy
Is that a question, or a statement of your own...

Is that a question, or a statement of your own preference?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2005, 00:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By philthy
Bra and panties

Bra and panties
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jul-2005, 00:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By philthy
service costs 851

Can anybody give me advice on options of where to go for a service on 851 in N.West.?

Needs

Oil and coolant change

Shims setting ( After reading horror stories of broken rockers )

Belt change
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2005, 20:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
Thanks for the info Nigel Was hoping to get away...

Thanks for the info Nigel

Was hoping to get away with 40 - 50 quid second hand so will have to hang fire and see what is left after srvice costs

Phil
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2005, 20:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
Thanks for the tip Neil Was the front mudguard...

Thanks for the tip Neil

Was the front mudguard you fitted an USD fork type?

Phil
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jul-2005, 22:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
Thanks for that. Looked on Sandbar website and...

Thanks for that.

Looked on Sandbar website and prices were around 112 quid which is more than I can afford at the moment ( Bike needs service )

The one on ebay was only 54 quid - but if it don't...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jul-2005, 13:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
Thanks for info. That is the sort of thing I am...

Thanks for info.

That is the sort of thing I am after.

Have just spoken to guy at spareshack and he also thinks early monster swing arm is similar to 851. One difference I can see is that tabs on...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jul-2005, 00:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,510
Posted By philthy
rear hugger

Have 89 851 which still has original rear hugger.

I would like to change over to a smaller more modern looking
rear mudguard. Has anyone else done this? Is there a bolt on option?

Any help / advice...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Jul-2005, 23:58
Replies: 89
Views: 22,971
Posted By philthy
35 years No helmets then! Bridgestone...

35 years

No helmets then!



Bridgestone 175
Honda CB250 KO
Triumph T110 sidecar
Wassel bantam 175 trials
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2005, 22:42
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By philthy
Snowdonia roads & blue sky at 6a.m. - ...

Snowdonia roads & blue sky at 6a.m. - sublime - just watch out for the rabbits, pheasants & sheep - not a car or cop in sight.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Jul-2005, 22:01
Replies: 44
Views: 7,475
Posted By philthy
Oulton Will you have a group for chaps like me...

Oulton

Will you have a group for chaps like me who get passed by grannies on those little four wheel motorised wheelchair thingies ?:)
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2005, 00:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,706
Posted By philthy
Happy posting from another newbie. Southern...

Happy posting from another newbie.

Southern Comfort please - no ice - just straight from the bottle

Mmmm that was nice , I think I'll have another,

Mmmm that was nice, I think I'll have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 00:11
Replies: 46
Views: 13,781
Posted By philthy
The R1 is a washing machine/fridge...

The R1 is a washing machine/fridge /dishwasher/tumble drier/vectra/mondeo. It does the job it's designed for.

A Ducati is .............. Ooooh just ride it and find out for yourself.

:D
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jul-2005, 02:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By philthy
A Ducati is just like a woman - you are better...

A Ducati is just like a woman - you are better off with a slightly older one.

You let some other chap spend his time, effort and money sorting out all the problems of initial ownership, and then...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2005, 13:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,588
Posted By philthy
Am from the Wirral ( Between Liverpool and...

Am from the Wirral ( Between Liverpool and Chester )

Love my 851 - Tried out a 916 but felt like I was hanging out over the front wheel. The 851 riding position is not as radical, and the sound of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2005, 01:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,588
Posted By philthy
with blackcurrant? :frog:

with blackcurrant?

:frog:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2005, 01:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,588
Posted By philthy
All in the same glass?:barfy:

All in the same glass?:barfy:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jun-2005, 01:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By philthy
The only point of wet slippers is that they are a...

The only point of wet slippers is that they are a good excuse for sitting in front of the fire
Forum: General Motorcycles only 26-Jun-2005, 01:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,588
Posted By philthy
newtothis

Hello

:sing: Register form -

Good grief that was like filling in a tax form but harder !

I have been reading message board for ages - you are all mad !

I am an older ( slow ) rider and have had...
Showing results 351 to 393 of 393
Page 8 of 8 « First < 4567 8

 
Recent Posts - Contact Us - DSC Home - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin 3.5.4 - Copyright © 2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. - © Ducati Sporting Club UK - All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:29.