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ducpainter

#183165
June 02, 2016, 03:16:08 PM
The 4+ turned out to be closer to 5 3/4.

I'm tired
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Bick

#183166
June 02, 2016, 03:16:26 PM
That should hold you over while you prepare the snack to hold you over until dinner.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

DarkMonster620

#183167
June 02, 2016, 03:17:23 PM
gonna be close but, yes
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Bick

#183168
June 02, 2016, 03:18:04 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 02, 2016, 03:16:08 PM
The 4+ turned out to be closer to 5 3/4.

I'm tired

Miles or Hours?
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

ducpainter

#183169
June 02, 2016, 03:19:37 PM
Quote from: Bick on June 02, 2016, 03:18:04 PM
Miles or Hours?
Miles...

1600 feet elevation gain.

Under 5 hours.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Bick

#183170
June 02, 2016, 03:27:32 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 02, 2016, 03:19:37 PM
Miles...

1600 feet elevation gain.

Under 5 hours.

[thumbsup]

I am going to try to get away for 7 miles tomorrow.  About the same gain.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

ducpainter

#183171
June 02, 2016, 03:34:25 PM
Today was the farthest we've gone.

I'll post a couple of pics later. The trails are rocky and steep in some sections. Hard to make good time even going down...

for us at least.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Speeddog

#183172
June 02, 2016, 03:44:52 PM
I try to keep my expectations low, as it really helps the satisfaction/disappointment ratio.

Got a fairly neglected ST4s in for a valve service.
Popped it open, did some inspection, great, only one rocker arm shagged.
Started checking clearances, ahhhhhh..... first four closers are north of 0.020".
Pulled a couple shims, and the half rings are shagged.
Completely.

I don't happen to have 16 new half rings in stock, hell, that'd normally last me about a year.
And not even 16 decent used ones, as the standard demise for them is being broken by the DS1000 motors.
In the interest of being able to offer an expedited completion to my customer, I call the nearest dealer.
I've got a special order part that is waiting there, and I figured I'd have the option of killing two birds with one stone.
Called to confirm price and availability.

They have none.
Called the next closest dealer, they have 9.
I started in with a couple questions....
What do your service techs use?
You know that those fit 98% of all the 4-valve bikes Ducati has *ever* made, and 99% of *every* bike Ducati has made in the last 9 years?

Then I realized the futility of continuing any further down that road.

I've sent my expectation amp back to the shop, I'm going to have them modified so that they go down to -3.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Howie

#183173
June 02, 2016, 10:55:31 PM
Went to a Duc dealer once for timing belts.  They had one.  What do you do with one belt?

'nite  [wasn't]

ducpainter

#183174
June 03, 2016, 03:02:56 AM
morning
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ungeheuer

#183175
June 03, 2016, 03:57:39 AM
evening
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

ducpainter

#183176
June 03, 2016, 04:14:00 AM
almost Friday...for you
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ungeheuer

#183177
June 03, 2016, 04:17:39 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 03, 2016, 04:14:00 AM
almost Friday...for you
eh?

Been Friday all day mate  ;D
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

ducpainter

#183178
June 03, 2016, 04:21:48 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on June 03, 2016, 04:17:39 AM
eh?

Been Friday all day mate  ;D
Shit...happened again. [laugh]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ungeheuer

#183179
June 03, 2016, 04:33:33 AM
Every seven days (so far)  [thumbsup]

3 1/2 hour drive home via the Big Smoke and it's Friday evening escapees....

Make's a bloke....

thirsty  [evil]
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2
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