Putney Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Bike is almost finished... Just had a load of bits fitted and a belt service... Hopefully have her back next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Love that picture hahaha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 So today was the first ride since my off last July... It was also the first time I have ridden my new bike.. I am waiting on a couple of little bits to be finished off but its almost there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Love the duke mate, my old man had a 996 till it burst into flames in the drive! (dogy Italian wiring) he's now got a fiteblade 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTi T Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 very nice mate,do i spot a z4 in the garage there too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted May 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Nah it's a old 306 cabriolet. I have been on at the old dear to sell it for ages pile of ****! I hate pugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 (edited) My Daily The VRS... Great car... Couldn't be happier with it...Bike has had some more work done to it over the last few months... New carbon seat unit and an uprated Ohlins rear shock. New seat unit.I have removed the mono carbon seat unit and had the real ducati performance seat unit fitted and painted by Altamura...BeforeNew Ohlins rear ShockTitanium Ride Height adjuster will now fit.Longer carbon hugger..S2000 is approaching 43000 miles.. Still a great car to slip into at the weekend. Especially as the VRS is a little on the rolly side:) It makes me really appreciate the flat cornering and revvy engine, I do sometimes wish the S had the torque of the VRS though.Road trip to south west france Edited July 10, 2011 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Couple of pictures from the DSLR..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) It's off to the bike shop again for some more work for the Duke....Also have some new master cylinders ( Clutch and Brake)NCR titanium barsNew HEL brake linesGilles Chain adjustersand some titanium goodies going on....The S2000 has just been serviced and is now prepped for the winter hardtop fitment with new striker plates to keep it rattle free... Also just taxed it with another increase of £20 on last year bringing it up to £445! I pay more road Tax in a year than servicing costs!!! A joke!VRS has a wheel bearing which has become noisey over the last month This hopefully shall be covered under the Skoda 2nd hand car warranty. Edited September 15, 2011 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 2 rear shocks? What am I missing here? Its a 749 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It's good to have some spares Bikerz... One has been raced prepped with a different valve and piston in and I wanted to try it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Any jobs going at your place? They are Ohlins!!!!!!My CB1300 up forsale at the min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Any jobs going at your place? They are Ohlins!!!!!!My CB1300 up forsale at the min.There is actually.... How come you selling the bike?What are you up to these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElZ 16v Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 The 749 in that shape is my favourite your mods on it are perfect:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Im selling CB as I have done about 400 miles on her since last MOT. I just dont ride her , I have soo little time as I am living away from home at uni and dont want to take a bike to Swansea (Nicked within seconds)! I also dont ride as I have fast car now and its sooo much safer with these blind car drivers on the road. I might get another bike one day, but all my mates have sold up and therefore I have lost the passion. I still will always be a biker, just this country is sooo biased against us now, its a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElZ 16v Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yea totally agree i got crashed into on a roundabout because a woman thought i had pulled off on my bike so she moved forward :s haha! Shame too sell but if its not used not much point in it sitting there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Some updated pics of mods going on the bikethe loan bikeshock swap, swapping linkage and standard OEM shock for a revalved DU5100.Rear brake bracket changed to be underslung for better cooling. Hel Rear Brake Line, Gilles Chain Adjusters, Underslung Brake Hanger, NCR Titanium Axel NutDucati RS water pump connectors as fitted to the Racebikes...Titanium Ride Height adjuster, shock and linkage and Carbon fiber underseat partsBillet ohlins steering damper clampSamco Race hosesRS water Union ConnectorNCR titanium Bars fitted and IRC billet Master Brake and Clutch Cylinders with fold up adjustable leversNew Front Hel brake lines Edited May 2, 2012 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) So I was almost at the end of my Ducati build project... Then I came across these little beauties....BST carbon wheels...The cat really appreciates carbon and set to work closely checking out the weave for any imperfectionsThen I mentioned the bike is probably going in the lounge Edited November 6, 2011 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupo-Joe Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Woos wanna see these on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Then I mentioned the bike is probably going in the loungeGreat picture, hows the daschund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 He's good, i can't believe he is three years old now.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Guess I should update the build. It's nearing completion and a fair few bits added to the bike.... Sadly doubt I will get it out on the road this year as got far too much going on.Some updated pics.So the BST wheels are on with new tyres, new chain, sprockets and titanium sprocket hex nuts.Exhaust headers have been wrapped.Ducati performance (DP) carbon fiber quick fill race cap.DP Titanium Rear Sets reverse shift pattern with carbon heal guards...DP Titanium Sprocket CoverDP quick Action ThrottleTitanium Top yoke Nut. Edited May 2, 2012 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) There are a few items I don't have pictured...DP Tank Breather kitOberon Clutch Slave Cylinder.Anyway the good stuff is below.... EVR Carbon Fiber airbox and tubes. Had mine clear coated..... Just waiting on the Piper Cross air filters and then Ducati can crack on and fit everything.. It's a 5 hour job!Should look like this once it's on...DP Magnesium vented clutch housing and titanium hardware.Titanium DP Bolts...DP Carbon FIbre Mirrors. These have been sent off to paint.DP Carbon Number Plate bracketDP Billet Throttle Trumpets with over head shower injector supports. Edited May 2, 2012 by Putney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Probably bored ****less of my Duke build. I know bikes are not everyones cup of tea. But anyhow for those who might be interested.I popped in to drop the Ti DP rear sets off and to see the progress on the airbox install. It's in but waiting on pipercross air filters. It's not completely back together yet. They have done the clutch cover and the slave cylinder. I am looking forward to the bike coming home.Some iPhone pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putney Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Decided to let the S2000 go. The mileage had reached 55000 miles and after another wet summer I decided to part company with the S2000. It was a sad day as I have many fond memories of S2000 ownership this being my second venture and almost 80,000 over both cars it was time to try something different.Anyway firstly I had a bit of an impulse buy the previous month. I added another Ducati to the fold... My 749R is still in the lounge and almost finished, Needs a Dyno Tune to allow for all the Engine Mods..I wanted something for everyday road riding and luckily a very nice Monster 1100S turned up which I have already started to mod. Lastly. The S2000 replacement.Not had time to take proper pictures yet but this is the pictures from Piston heads.1 Owner 16300 Miles on an 07 Plate.Its amazingl to drive and returning pretty good fuel figures considering.... Or maybe its how I'm driving it...The Skoda Fabia VRS, still going strong but got a slight problem with the gear box... The reverse lights not coming on... Already fitted a new switch but now it needs further investigation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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