Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 24-Sep-2021, 13:52 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2021, 13:39 |
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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 27-Jul-2021, 12:25 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jun-2021, 11:24 |
Replies: 8 Views: 5,477 Went for the first decent length ride for year... Went for the first decent length ride for year and years on Saturday, about 70 miles. Soon got back into watching out for other road users who weren't looking what they were doing more than ever it... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2021, 12:20 |
Replies: 8 Views: 5,477 Oops only just seen this. BVT is... Oops only just seen this. BVT is https://www.facebook.com/CellierBVT/ Very thorough and leaves no stone unturned when looking after my bike. I get a valve/shim report every service. We have a... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2021, 23:15 |
Replies: 8 Views: 5,477 Its up and running again After a very long rest in the garage the 998 paid a visit to BVT to get it serviced and up and running. Had to splash out on a new lid as well, the newest I had was 14 years old:eek: |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Oct-2019, 15:05 |
Replies: 3 Views: 13,449 Fantastic To see this series still going:up: One or two of the original Desmo Due racers still having a thrash as well. I was so pleased with myself years ago when I I managed a lap of Cadwell that wouldn't... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2016, 15:45 |
Replies: 13 Views: 15,218 Nice one. I've still got the "selfish"... Nice one. I've still got the "selfish" mans version buried in the garage somewhere:D Not used it for 4 years, keep meaning to get it recommissioned but never get round to it. I think I've got a... |
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 21-Dec-2015, 14:09 |
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Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 11-Jul-2015, 22:32 |
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Forum: Alarms and Related Security 06-Jan-2014, 15:36 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2014, 15:29 |
Replies: 14 Views: 4,586 Do you have a reasonable idea of the... Do you have a reasonable idea of the dimensions. The clips have various names R clip, clevis pin clip, If Ducati related sources draw a blank it might be worth a trip to your local farm machinery... |
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 16-Oct-2013, 21:45 |
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Forum: DesmoDue Series Information 30-Sep-2013, 22:34 |
Replies: 23 Views: 8,146 Full Statement from MPML MALLORY PARK... Full Statement from MPML MALLORY PARK MOTORSPORT LIMITED TO BE PUT INTO ADMINISTRATION It is with great regret that Mallory Park Motorsport Limited has today announced that the company has been... |
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 16-Apr-2013, 19:03 |
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Forum: Alarms and Related Security 15-Apr-2013, 19:06 |
Replies: 6 Views: 7,794 Datatool system 3 up in smoke Not run the 998 for a while and went to start it at the weekend and as soon as I put the ignition on the alarm fizzed did a decent impression of a smoke generator.:( Looks like it needs a new PCB.... |
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Mar-2013, 16:11 |
Replies: 2 Views: 7,635 You noisey lot at Mallory Park The venue for the very first DSC trackday is under threat.:( http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27277 Done a good few laps round Mallory mainly on two wheels but also raced round... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Oct-2012, 10:19 |
Replies: 4 Views: 1,577 How many miles are you doing on a set of rear... How many miles are you doing on a set of rear pads? I used "soft" rear pads on my 998 to get a back brake that was better than dragging my foot on floor and they didn't last more than 3-4 thousand... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2012, 10:20 |
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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 04-Sep-2012, 22:36 |
Replies: 19 Views: 13,658 Just moved to MotorCycle direct. e-bike... Just moved to MotorCycle direct. e-bike wouldn't/can't take off breakdown cover that I didn't want :mad: and the final straw was when I rang up to discuss the renewal and they insisted they wanted... |
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-Aug-2012, 12:37 |
Replies: 5 Views: 6,771 You used to be able to get just fire and theft... You used to be able to get just fire and theft insurance for stuff that is off the road. Can't give tou the names of any specific companies as it is a long time ago since I had such a policy. Doubt... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Jul-2012, 13:01 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jun-2012, 13:25 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2012, 20:37 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,690 Hmmm........the performance difference might be... Hmmm........the performance difference might be very small, Ducati only claimed the r had 3bhp more than the s but the r had more goodies. Carbon body work, ohlins front forks, bigger bore shorter... |
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 23-May-2012, 21:57 |
Replies: 22 Views: 9,727 You only get paid out the market value. For a... You only get paid out the market value. For a brand new bike with zero miles that's gonna be what it will cost to get another brand new bike. Get some age on it and some miles and you'll get what it... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2012, 22:40 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,249 Whats wearing out? There are a few items that... Whats wearing out? There are a few items that wear out on a Duke but nothing I can think of is bad enough to make it uneconomical to repair. The older bikes have hit the bottom and their value... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Apr-2012, 13:33 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,615 Oh... Oh dear, http://www.ducati-john.co.uk/alternator-rotor-retaining-nut.htm Difficult to say what you can and can't do yourself without knowing how handy you are with the spanners etc. A look at a... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Apr-2012, 23:48 |
Replies: 20 Views: 9,304 IMHO big miles on a 748/916/996/998 isn't a... IMHO big miles on a 748/916/996/998 isn't a problem. Round town and at low speed they arent' too good. Get them out on an open road at a decent speed and they really do eat up the miles. Used a... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2012, 19:34 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Mar-2012, 20:48 |
Replies: 30 Views: 6,769 IMHO a change of pads won't make a huge... IMHO a change of pads won't make a huge difference but a move to 4 pad calipers will. I had a 996 and then moved to a 998, noticed a big difference in the brakes. Ray. |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 12-Mar-2012, 21:47 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Mar-2012, 18:25 |
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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Dec-2011, 11:38 |
Replies: 26 Views: 6,216 I call in to Squires from time to time, not... I call in to Squires from time to time, not always on two wheels though if junior is with me. As you probably know hundreds of bike there on Wednesdays and weekends but rarely more than a handful of... |
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 27-Dec-2011, 10:05 |
Replies: 7 Views: 1,457 Have you ditched the wire mesh on the air... Have you ditched the wire mesh on the air intakes? They are a big restriction on how much air those twin cylinders can gulp in. It will make the bike run a little lean but you can fix that with the... |
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 07-Nov-2011, 19:40 |
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Forum: New User Introductions 23-Sep-2011, 20:54 |
Replies: 5 Views: 3,547 Nostalgia fest alert:lol: Not been out much on... Nostalgia fest alert:lol: Not been out much on the bike this year but you're welcome to call in on the 24th, not sure when i'll be back from Dalby Forest, I'm not even sure if I bother setting off... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 27-Jul-2011, 20:51 |
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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-May-2011, 12:07 |
Replies: 51 Views: 13,198 The problem is that all the planning work has... The problem is that all the planning work has been done for the "official" DSC trackday but the date can't be released until the DUK silverstone ££££fest is done. Now potential "official" DSC... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Mar-2011, 12:50 |
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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 21-Feb-2011, 12:44 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2011, 09:04 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2011, 22:35 |
Replies: 17 Views: 5,177 How long ago since it last ran? If it has been... How long ago since it last ran? If it has been sat for a long time the fuel may have gone off. My 998 always needs some help in the form of a set of jump leads and fresh fuel to awake from its... |
Forum: New User Introductions 25-Jan-2011, 12:56 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2011, 12:45 |
Replies: 0 Views: 1,303 998 V 1098 The full article appeared in print a good few years ago. Cut down version now on the internerd http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/splitting-heirs-ducati-998-v-1098/4104.html Interesting to see... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Jan-2011, 14:46 |
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Forum: Regional Organisers 20-Jan-2011, 13:12 |
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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Jan-2011, 12:37 |
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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 13-Jan-2011, 13:18 |
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Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 12-Jan-2011, 12:15 |
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Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 23-Dec-2010, 10:12 |
Replies: 35 Views: 12,298 No bookings via affiliated clubs then? One of... No bookings via affiliated clubs then? One of the reasons for joining an affiliated club is to get a route into stuff like this. Owners of older bikes, i.e. non current models often don't go near an... |