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Desmosedici - Practical Sportsbike

Discussion in 'Builds & Projects' started by Dave, Sep 1, 2013.

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  1. Is it as comfortable Dave?
     
    #21 El Toro, Dec 10, 2013
  2. Looks the part (oem)...:upyeah:
     
    #22 Nelson, Dec 10, 2013
  3. Haven't ridden it yet, but seems fine just sitting on it :)
     
    #23 Dave, Dec 10, 2013
  4. My Doris says much the same...:upyeah:
     
    #24 Nelson, Dec 10, 2013
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  5. Very impressed
     
    #25 Mr C, Dec 10, 2013
  6. Very nice :upyeah:
     
    #26 Robarano, Dec 10, 2013
  7. very nice and it doesn't look out of place.
     
    #27 rcv4, Dec 10, 2013
  8. Dave, I tried to drop you a PM but your message box is full. Just saw your post. I am signed up to that as well - should be a good trip.

    Be nice to put a few names and faces together. I have been with them a few times in the UK, almost always a total washout! Hoping this one is dry....

    Need to just see if John and Rick have finished the work on the bike as I left it with them for a little TLC whilst my garage renovation is being done here, and because it was throwing electrical gremlins at me last time out, causing the TC system to kick in hard mid turn sometimes. Oops!

    Hopefully see you there.
    Best,
    Ian
     
    #28 ChamMTB, Dec 11, 2013
  9. I'm sure you will Ian. Thanks for the heads up on my inbox. I'll do a clear out. Cheers.
     
    #29 Dave, Dec 11, 2013
  10. Did my first tankful at Almeria yesterday - 67 miles from full to reserve light on. Not bad for on the track. I'm hoping that will give me something approaching 100 miles range on the road.
     
    #30 Dave, Jan 23, 2014
  11. I will be collecting the bike from JHP tomorrow. I think it is just about empty so maybe I'll fill it up at a petrol station and see how many litres the new tank holds.
     
    #31 Dave, Jan 31, 2014
  12. So...how was it on track....
     
    #32 bradders, Jan 31, 2014
  13. I didn't get on with the bike as well at Almeria as at the other tracks I have done on it - Portimao, Mugello and Magny Cours. It is a tighter and more technical track to ride and I have taken a step backwards in suspension setup ... but if I'm honest i don't think the new tank is quite as good a shape for track riding as the original. It doesn't look much different, so you would have thought to shouldn't have much of an effect so maybe I will get used to it. Still ... it was lots of fun ... but I'm sure I was even slower than usual - and it wasn't just the likes of Neil Hodgson, Ian Hutchinson, Tito Rabat, Niall, Taylor and Tarran McKensie wizzing round making me feel inadequate. Jesus those boys are fast!
     
    #33 Dave, Jan 31, 2014
  14. Has it affected how you reach the outside bar when mid corner? That would affect your riding
     
    #34 bradders, Jan 31, 2014
  15. Yes I think it may have. Need to get the suspension sorted and then work on my body position ... and the grow some bigger balls as well :wink:
     
    #35 Dave, Jan 31, 2014
  16. Tbh, speaking from personal experience, the suspension wont do much if you cant get in the right spot and unless you are massively wrong with BP or grow orang-utan arms, you'll need to lift the seat or change the tank back. Although I could be talking bollox :upyeah:
     
    #36 bradders, Jan 31, 2014
  17. Don't know why anyone would want a SL when you can have a D16! Looks the balls that does!
     
    #37 Andyd, Jan 31, 2014
  18. Agree ^^^^ I'm really getting a liking for those too...never buy one tho as I cant afford for it to break.
     
    #38 bradders, Jan 31, 2014
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  19. What sort of times were you posting ?
     
    #39 Niven770, Jan 31, 2014
  20. I don't know - I don't bother checking to be honest. Well over 2 mins though I'm sure.
     
    #40 Dave, Feb 1, 2014
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