Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 11-Jan-2016, 23:37 |
Replies: 21 Views: 12,340 2016 Tyres Kev, any word from Dunlop when the tyres will be available. Think it might be a good idea to get them fitted ready for the start of the season, I can see DTR being very busy first thing at Brands. |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 10-Jan-2016, 00:55 |
Replies: 5 Views: 4,332 Rider Rep I would like to nominate Nancy (i.e. Mrs Badger), Nancy (and Karen) have put in a great deal of time and effort to help make the DD Paddock the great community it is. Nancy already does a great deal... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Nov-2015, 22:07 |
Replies: 23 Views: 20,848 Whilst I understand that prospective clubs will... Whilst I understand that prospective clubs will look at 2015 race numbers, I think that the average numbers for each race meeting for this year were going to be down the moment that Hottrax put out... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Nov-2015, 08:23 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Oct-2015, 23:25 |
Replies: 23 Views: 20,848 Tyres Here's another thought; if we do run wets that means that we wouldn't have to run an all weather tyre (road style) in the dry, so does that open up the possibility of a more track or race style... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Oct-2015, 23:35 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Bikes For Sale & Wanted 03-Jul-2015, 23:54 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jun-2015, 22:43 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 02-Jun-2015, 20:39 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 28-May-2015, 23:21 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,385 DD Future I am not at all sure what the options are, or even what they could possibly be. But whatever opportunities you investigate, please just ask if you need backing up or commitment to help keep the DD... |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 28-Jan-2015, 22:56 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 29-Dec-2014, 23:08 |
Replies: 49 Views: 16,626 I think if we are trying to keep the series... I think if we are trying to keep the series strong with a good turn out at all rounds, then all rounds should be included in the championship, lets face it if a round is not included the turnout will... |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 29-Nov-2014, 17:32 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 28-Nov-2014, 23:26 |
Replies: 49 Views: 16,626 I also like the flexibility of 26 to score from... I also like the flexibility of 26 to score from 33, I also suspect that the 2nd Cadwell may have very low turnout if it's non championship. As to DNS or DNF it just increases the effect of luck, not... |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 13-Oct-2014, 00:16 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 07-Sep-2014, 08:53 |
Replies: 11 Views: 7,071 Hi Kev, Just a couple of questions re next... Hi Kev, Just a couple of questions re next year. So presumably that is just as you said 'races that start on a wet track'. Not races that are just declared 'wet'. As much as I don't want to stir... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jul-2014, 00:35 |
Replies: 15 Views: 6,653 Shane, I think your bike is the same primary... Shane, I think your bike is the same primary drive as mine as I was running 14/40 at Cadwell this year and was about 8500rpm at the end of the Park straight. Based on the gearing at Donnington I... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Jul-2014, 23:45 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 04-Apr-2014, 22:53 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Mar-2014, 00:25 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Mar-2014, 23:50 |
Replies: 21 Views: 8,331 Tyres at Snetterton Kev, I was at Snetterton on Sunday and had some new tyres fitted; I was told by the bloke on the tyre truck that we were definitely on the same tyres and that he had all the remaining tyres... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Feb-2014, 00:11 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Feb-2014, 23:00 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,359 Wet! When I were a lad.... If we are playing Rain top trumps, try the west coast of Scotland. It usually starts raining in November and finishes at the end of April, but I suppose as it always happens so we are used to it,... |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 31-Jan-2014, 23:25 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Jan-2014, 22:43 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jan-2014, 00:03 |
Replies: 18 Views: 5,489 All new regs stuff done, shock away for refurb... All new regs stuff done, shock away for refurb and new spring, just got to get aluminium swing arm welded up to take 996 shock then it's just painting. By the way have we had final confirmation on... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jan-2014, 09:22 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,162 Hi Dan, if you still have the ss I made mine up... Hi Dan, if you still have the ss I made mine up by using the frame mounted retaining clip. I just strightened out the loop and welded a peice about 15mm wide by 1mm thick to the strightened out end.... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Jan-2014, 09:11 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Dec-2013, 18:52 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Dec-2013, 22:49 |
Replies: 46 Views: 13,609 Yea, Tom did have 2 shocks (I can almost hear... Yea, Tom did have 2 shocks (I can almost hear Miles now.....One left and one right), he had one for dry and one for wet. The one I got with the bike was the Ohlins, which he had set up for the wet. I... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Dec-2013, 23:43 |
Replies: 46 Views: 13,609 Now both are working I will keep them, and I... Now both are working I will keep them, and I think if the oil light came on in a race I would at very least look behind to see if the bike was smoking and have a look down at my boots! But yea I... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Dec-2013, 21:55 |
Replies: 46 Views: 13,609 Confession!!!!! All is good advice...however! Lock wired in the oil pressure sensor and all good, starting to feel smug again (should have known at that point I was about to get a lesson in humility....but oh no,... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Dec-2013, 23:53 |
Replies: 46 Views: 13,609 Scutineering failure prevention work I got the oil pressure sensor threadlocked and lockwired and was starting to fell smug, but then noticed that the neutral light had stopped working, I checked back and it's the sensor... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Dec-2013, 00:21 |
Replies: 46 Views: 13,609 2014 Regs changes? Has there been any further instruction about further securing the fuel tanks? Is the standard fit flip clip not enough? Also, I have lockwired all the other engine blanking bolts, but cant work out... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 11-Nov-2013, 23:42 |
Replies: 55 Views: 14,312 I totally support what Miles said.... I know I... I totally support what Miles said.... I know I have only been here for one season, and I have little to compare against in terms of bike racing. But to me the management of DD racing is outstanding... |
Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 01-Oct-2013, 21:28 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 01-Oct-2013, 20:43 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 30-Sep-2013, 23:53 |
Replies: 9 Views: 3,623 Definately do not like your new... Definately do not like your new society.........makes you want to organise a mass ride through Kirkby Mallory...........every weekend for a year or two! |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2013, 22:15 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Sep-2013, 23:42 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Sep-2013, 16:53 |
Replies: 76 Views: 23,550 Sunny Scotland?????????????? Don't know what the weather has been like in Glasgow for the last few weeks but since I got back from Brands it has rained every day here in Oban! I will be going to Knockhill for some track days... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Sep-2013, 00:10 |
Replies: 27 Views: 5,736 Doh! I suppose that means... Doh! I suppose that means detention.....again! So if the formula used to find the distance (s) which an object travels with a given initial velocity (u) and acceleration (a) for a given time... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2013, 21:33 |
Replies: 27 Views: 5,736 So to deal with a vampire it's a steak in the... So to deal with a vampire it's a steak in the heart, and now I find out that to deal with a ghost it's a pork chop up the nose! Funny what you learn in DD My only problem is that first, you have to... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Sep-2013, 08:54 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2013, 22:33 |
Replies: 78 Views: 45,488 Oban, about 2 hours North West of Glasgow. Told... Oban, about 2 hours North West of Glasgow. Told you it was a long way from anywhere! But would probably fit some family visiting in a same time. Have a look at Overlander Trail Tours, the chap who... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2013, 17:06 |
Replies: 78 Views: 45,488 Sounds good to me! Everywhere is a long way for me, but love off roading so I am up for it! |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2013, 14:43 |
Replies: 27 Views: 5,736 Join the unruly mob at the back of the bus! Never mind the two racing snakes who have won their respective championships, all they have is; speed, energy, skill, youth, a lack of fear and the ability to buy slim Italian off the peg leathers... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Sep-2013, 12:47 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,519 Brands = Oooooh shiiiiiii......phew! Firstly, I would like to say sorry I could not stay for the prize giving after the last race, I do like to support all the winners, but faced with 10 hours drive we just wanted to get going asap, I... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Aug-2013, 00:19 |
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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Aug-2013, 01:26 |
Replies: 9 Views: 2,474 Defy Mrs H.....there go the love spuds then! Defy Mrs H.....are you mad? She is handy with shotgun, top 3 finisher in European Archery championship, now keeps rare breed sheep and can castrate a Ram with so much ease it makes me feel very... |