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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7292
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:58 pm Post subject: Guy MArtin and his Bimota Vdue 500 |
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Well its been stated on here somewhere before...and I found and pulled this from some Ducati Forum...Guy Martin realising a Childhood dream and taking collection of a Bimota Vdue......some time last year...also spy a Mondial Piega in that garage and either a 851 or 888....and I thought my garage was tightly packed.....anyone else with any guesses of whats in there? especially under the Tarp?
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851jim
Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 48 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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I think the garage could be the seller not the buyer? |
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2bims
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Its not you is it jim? Can pull the piccie and post if you wish? |
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MARTIN
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 226 Location: ABERDEEN SCOTLAND
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:03 am Post subject: |
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It is safe to tell now, as the Ducati lover has now moved.He is a slight eccentric friend of mine who stayed in Ballater Scotland.
He has the most astounding collection of machinery.He had 2 V-DUES
one of which is now owned by Guy. Their connection is through mountain biking.
Amoungst his collection is
Under the cover an E-Type Jag,one of two he has
In the background a Mondial Piegga
At least 3 851/888`s sp1,sp2
A supermono
A desmosededici,only m/c to genuinely clock 200 mph
A number of limited edition 998, 1098 (troy balis)
900SS
Triumph slippery sam replica
Aprilla factory mille
MV AGUSTA,the most expensive one!! f4 TAMBURINI
There is also an X7 Suzuki against the wall on the RHS
On the ramp at the back is another 888 being fettled
What this guy does not know about Ducaties, only the factory can tell you _________________ Marty
State of the art and leading edge of cocking things up
(00) SB6 (95) HD FXDWG STRETCH (01)GSXR1000K1 |
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2bims
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Cheers MArtin....eccentric?....Nah...its all others that dont like bikes/classics cars that are odd... Had guessed the e-type...later model with the headrests on chrome stems...and the Piega also from the reg plate...nice collection of things for sure |
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JRH
Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Posts: 223 Location: West Mids/North East
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Great photo, I love that Piega plate..... |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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We could invite Guy to the Manchester show, might even let him put the vdue on the stand !!!!!
Do you think if we take the vdue's to the tt next year 2bim's we might get a visit from Guy ?
JRH - hows yours doing ?got plenty of miles in before the winter came ? |
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JRH
Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Posts: 223 Location: West Mids/North East
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Really happy with mine...
Just switched to Castrol from Putoline....
I still need to turn down the oil pump.
Trying to make my own higher screen, watch this space! |
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JRH
Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Posts: 223 Location: West Mids/North East
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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But also loving the Piega Nero..... Thinking about sticking in a slipper clutch..... |
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2bims
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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JRH wrote: |
Really happy with mine...
Just switched to Castrol from Putoline....
I still need to turn down the oil pump.
Trying to make my own higher screen, watch this space! |
What grade /spec are you using?...and more importantly, which makes more smoke/smells better? |
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2bims
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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JRH wrote: |
But also loving the Piega Nero..... Thinking about sticking in a slipper clutch..... |
I hope they would be better than on duc engines... Have slippers on the db5r and db6 r....hate them...lever gives feedback on down changes and they graunch and fail on quick first gear getaways... Strictly for the track use only...o_O
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JRH
Joined: 21 Jan 2013 Posts: 223 Location: West Mids/North East
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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2bims wrote: |
JRH wrote: |
But also loving the Piega Nero..... Thinking about sticking in a slipper clutch..... |
I hope they would be better than on duc engines... Have slippers on the db5t and db6 r....hate them...lever gives feedback on down changes and they graunch and fail on quick first gear getaways... Strictly for the track use only...o_O |
I've got 2 Benelli's, both with slippers, they have exactly the same problems.....
I've heard that the Sigma clutches are very good, so might try one in the Mondial. |
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2bims
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Its at least reassuring to know that others do the same...tried allsorts...change of convex plate, extra convex plate...different springs etc....certainly wouldnt pay extra for a slipper clutch myself...but then I only do Road mileage so no real benefit...theres reduced engine breaking...but I like the engine breaking personally... |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sigma is very good and have a good rapport if needs be........... |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Anyone catch the Guy Martin speed series last night, his V-due was shown numerous times in the background, will be interesting to see if are little group gets anymore hits because of it. |
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