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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jun-2005, 14:56
Replies: 15
Views: 1,642
Posted By BDG
I'm game if you wanna join me;)

I'm game if you wanna join me;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 20:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,688
Posted By BDG
JPM (aka skinny whippersnapper) is right. I've...

JPM (aka skinny whippersnapper) is right.

I've had Ventura stuff on 2 different bikes with alloy subframes, fully loaded with hair care products:lol: and all other touring essentials and i used to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2005, 16:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,623
Posted By BDG
Thanks for the info, i'll pass it on to the man...

Thanks for the info, i'll pass it on to the man wiv the dodgy leg.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2005, 17:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,623
Posted By BDG
Can you get anything to LOWER the footpegs

My friend has a 996 and suffers from a bad leg. Understatement really, he nearly lost the leg when a crane ran over his leg.:o

He is searching for rearsets (or some plates that will lower the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jun-2005, 17:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By BDG
I use Ambre Solaire Factor 40 for good UV...

I use Ambre Solaire Factor 40 for good UV protection:D:devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jun-2005, 01:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,424
Posted By BDG
Lily on this board has a nice 2002 748R for sale...

Lily on this board has a nice 2002 748R for sale and its in Ducati Coventry at the moment.

Might be worth a look.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jun-2005, 20:26
Replies: 38
Views: 4,669
Posted By BDG
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2005, 02:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,185
Posted By BDG
Have you had your SPS modded as my standard 2000...

Have you had your SPS modded as my standard 2000 model hit the rev limiter at 10,500 rpm?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Jun-2005, 17:01
Replies: 27
Views: 4,146
Posted By BDG
What a hero;) You should be racing. Actually i...

What a hero;) You should be racing.

Actually i guess the lads use 5500 rpm a lot as it leads thru to 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11,000rpm.:eureka::lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2005, 01:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,916
Posted By BDG
Top man i take my hat off to you. I'll bet you...

Top man i take my hat off to you. I'll bet you felt tired but satisfied when you finally got home.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jun-2005, 01:56
Replies: 11
Views: 4,655
Posted By BDG
ST's are a good tool for big miles, especially as...

ST's are a good tool for big miles, especially as i fitted a higher screen and a Sargant seat which was a massive improvement.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jun-2005, 01:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,960
Posted By BDG
I've done over 40,000 miles on 5 Ducati's, ST4,...

I've done over 40,000 miles on 5 Ducati's, ST4, ST4S, 996SPS,
996R, and a Multistrada and have had very few problems, although they definatrely need more attention than say a VFR.

The sum total of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 13:42
Replies: 20
Views: 4,024
Posted By BDG
This second picture shows exactly the same mark...

This second picture shows exactly the same mark where my seat unit also rubs on the L bracket.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jun-2005, 13:16
Replies: 20
Views: 4,024
Posted By BDG
Do you feature in Viz with that name? Ventura do...

Do you feature in Viz with that name?

Ventura do 2 different fitting kits for the alloy monoposto rear end and the steel framed bip rear end which yours must be if your taking a passenger.

Might be...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jun-2005, 15:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By BDG
I'd agree with Johns fuel consumption figure from...

I'd agree with Johns fuel consumption figure from my experience, therefore you need to fill up after every 2 days to be safe.

Will the bike handle it, mine did just under 20,000 miles and Johns is...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2005, 15:12
Replies: 42
Views: 9,158
Posted By BDG
It worked and it looks very nice as well, worth...

It worked and it looks very nice as well, worth the wait
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 24-May-2005, 14:59
Replies: 42
Views: 9,158
Posted By BDG
Go on, where's the pic???:puzzled:

Go on, where's the pic???:puzzled:
Forum: Classic 24-May-2005, 02:20
Replies: 37
Views: 12,099
Posted By BDG
and if you're South London, i pity you, too close...

and if you're South London, i pity you, too close to Dibble:lol:

welcome, mines a perrier please ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-May-2005, 15:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,749
Posted By BDG
You may find Nelly is not in the shop until...

You may find Nelly is not in the shop until Monday as he has a stand at the BMF so don't worry if you don't get an answer straight away.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2005, 17:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,425
Posted By BDG
I think that the SP1, SP2, SP3, refers to the...

I think that the SP1, SP2, SP3, refers to the model years, prior to the 916SPS and the later 996SPS

i.e.
SP1 1994 also just refered to as an SP
SP2 1995
SP3 1996
916 SPS 1997/98
996 SPS 1999
996...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 17:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By BDG
Thats a damn good price for an R, top of the...

Thats a damn good price for an R, top of the range, you know it makes sense, ditch the idea of the Bip.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2005, 17:15
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
Wosser, a few simple changes, i.e. Helibars,...

Wosser, a few simple changes, i.e. Helibars, Technosel seat and a Ducati Performance higher screen delivers almost Goldwing levels of comfort for all day riding:D Well if you're a wierdo like me they...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-May-2005, 19:43
Replies: 37
Views: 4,949
Posted By BDG
Antonye

Your mood says 9th in the championship.

I thought you might be predicting promotion for Norwich for next season:lol::lol::lol:

Sorry that was evil after the pain of relegation:devil: but i've been...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 13:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,374
Posted By BDG
998R for sale

NO its not mine, but Chef was looking for one and Rattler has been rattling on about some more exotica for the butler to clean:lol:

Its in MCN this week, located in Derbyshire, 1 owner, low mileage...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2005, 02:13
Replies: 24
Views: 3,149
Posted By BDG
Kev i'm looking forward to seeing it at the BMF...

Kev

i'm looking forward to seeing it at the BMF and see what you think if you get a chance to ride it
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 13:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,905
Posted By BDG
The letter was dated about a month after the...

The letter was dated about a month after the original owner bought the bike in 2001. I knew the history of the bike as it belonged to the brother of one of the lads at work from new.
Therefore it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 02:33
Replies: 24
Views: 3,149
Posted By BDG
Looks good Kev, although i've got a 'better'...

Looks good Kev, although i've got a 'better' yellow tank than that and i'll do you a straight swop:lol::devil:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 02:29
Replies: 18
Views: 3,905
Posted By BDG
Tim the one i bought was registered in Sept 2001...

Tim

the one i bought was registered in Sept 2001 and came without a plaque, but i have a nice letter from Bologna saying further to your purchase and request here is your plaque, so i wouldn't worry...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 02:11
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
John, I loved the ST4 and the ST4s, both great...

John,

I loved the ST4 and the ST4s, both great bikes and more comfortable, especially on a motorway. I suppose i've just got to live upto the D part of the BDG:lol:

I'd love to join one of your...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-May-2005, 02:04
Replies: 93
Views: 29,269
Posted By BDG
Dibble I'm really sorry to hear about that,...

Dibble

I'm really sorry to hear about that, especially as i know you where realy looking forward to the trip. Hope both Kev and Fraser make a speedy recovery, and you take care of yourself, sounds...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-May-2005, 01:49
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
:DI'm a very happy man on all counts, and off...

:DI'm a very happy man on all counts, and off again in July for some more 'touring';)

Tim, in answer to why would i wanna tour on either of those bikes? I must be right wierdo!
Lets rephrase it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 19:05
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
Just posted Dyno charts for both bikes. Excuse...

Just posted Dyno charts for both bikes.

Excuse the handrawn lines on one of the graphs, i did this because

a) the colours of the individual lines did not show up very well

or

b) i wanted to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 18:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,149
Posted By BDG
Kev standard gearing on my 996R (essentially...

Kev

standard gearing on my 996R (essentially same engine as the 998S) is 15/35. I now run 14/35 but will be changing that to 15/38 when new chain and sprockets required.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2005, 16:08
Replies: 0
Views: 1,539
Posted By BDG
Pro-Chip number boards. Great service.

I've got one of those lovely Pro Chip white number boards fitted to the front of my fairing. It also comes with a tank pad and some other bit and pieces in the kit.

I had a small problem with a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 02:27
Replies: 107
Views: 97,186
Posted By BDG
The 11th is Banoffee, the one thats on the board...

The 11th is Banoffee, the one thats on the board for sale at the moment.

Nobody got an answer as to how many Ducati UK brought into the country yet, anyone on good terms with the folks there to get...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-May-2005, 02:05
Replies: 32
Views: 4,591
Posted By BDG
Adam, it was your bike not mine that i took to...

Adam, it was your bike not mine that i took to France and Spain last week, not mine. Thanks:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-May-2005, 02:10
Replies: 107
Views: 97,186
Posted By BDG
Congratualtions Henners, i bet you're a very...

Congratualtions Henners, i bet you're a very happy man tonight:D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2005, 17:20
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
Just for Rattler i've finished the actual bike...

Just for Rattler i've finished the actual bike comparison rather than the holiday bit.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-May-2005, 15:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By BDG
I'll be boringly conformist and agree Ventura...

I'll be boringly conformist and agree Ventura stuff is the best option for carrying contraband on the back of your bike.

Have you ever seen the results of a badly fitted tail pack that slips into...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2005, 14:22
Replies: 25
Views: 3,119
Posted By BDG
Just come back from dyno run on the 996R it made...

Just come back from dyno run on the 996R

it made 132.5bhp and 72.2 ft lbs torque compare to
my old SPS 120 bhp and 71.1 ft lbs of torque on the same dyno. Having said that the dyno curves on both...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 19:40
Replies: 25
Views: 3,119
Posted By BDG
From memory as the dyno sheets are at home 120...

From memory as the dyno sheets are at home

120 bhp and 71 ft lbs.

in completely standard condition (by that i mean not the road legal pipes):D other than an ITG air filter.

I've heard of SPS's...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-May-2005, 19:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,119
Posted By BDG
Strangely enough my 996R goes on the dyno...

Strangely enough my 996R goes on the dyno tomorrow.

Interesting to see what that does in comparison to yours and my previous SPS. Although of course the dyno readings from different dynos always...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 11-May-2005, 01:34
Replies: 21
Views: 20,725
Posted By BDG
Utter *******s, i feel sorry for you mate...

Utter *******s, i feel sorry for you mate especially as it sounds well dodgy.

Hope you can get to the bottom of it and get a result.:flame:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2005, 17:22
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
Thanks, glad you like it. Tyre wear and grip was...

Thanks, glad you like it.

Tyre wear and grip was fine with standard Pirelli Diablos, did a trip once with the stickier Corsa's and they were dead by the time i finished.

Best time of year is NOW,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 20:02
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
The road of a million bends in Spain is indeed...

The road of a million bends in Spain is indeed the Pass of Tossers which sounds a bit better than the N152, but we didn't do it this time, that was a couple of years ago.

I'll carry on with the rest...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 18:12
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
The whole area is crammed with good roads but...

The whole area is crammed with good roads but Henners has got it spot on with his choice.

the D5/D983 loop from the top, (bit like the Devils Beeftub on steriods in Scotland) is spectacular, old...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 15:33
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
John, haven't tried the D999 but i found the part...

John, haven't tried the D999 but i found the part of the D996 (had to try it) too bumpy and nadgery to be real fun on a Ducati, better suited to a supermoto in places, although we haven't done the...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 14:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,651
Posted By BDG
Jon, Its not an uncommon trait with many bikes...

Jon,

Its not an uncommon trait with many bikes at certain speeds. I've experienced it a few times on different bikes. i once read a technical feature about it ages ago, went way above my head but it...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-May-2005, 02:45
Replies: 44
Views: 7,238
Posted By BDG
Carefull Dibble, thats the first nice thing...

Carefull Dibble, thats the first nice thing you've ever said about a Northerner:lol::lol:

Actually i'm really jealous you're off there, i wanna go back, have a great time.

Martin..i'll try and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-May-2005, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By BDG
Question for anyone who has had suspension revalved/resprung.

I've just had 996R resprung/revalved to suit me. When i had this done on an ST4S the results were superb. At first i thought it had been set up to soft, but it rode brilliantly, handled great and...
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