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Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2006, 02:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,916
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Steve I know exactly where you are coming...

Steve
I know exactly where you are coming from.
888 SP and RC30 are the only two bikes that I have ever craved and it's good to know that you are of like mind.
I have never felt so at one with a bike...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Sep-2006, 01:18
Replies: 20
Views: 4,916
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
hey wee vee four Just out of interest - honest...

hey wee vee four
Just out of interest - honest opinion, which do you prefer?
I seem to remember posting to you some time ago when you were still looking for an RC
justin
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2006, 13:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,916
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Congratulations mate Has anybody put together a...

Congratulations mate
Has anybody put together a register of 851/888 SPs??
Did anyone notice the Thorsten Durbahn feature in Performance Bikes on RC30s? - I think I had the only one in the UK until...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 07:56
Replies: 17
Views: 3,469
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Different brochures show different permutations...

Different brochures show different permutations of stickers. My SP5 has no termi stickers which is as per the brochure, and no michelin stickers either, but keep them, they look good to me!

Justin
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Apr-2006, 04:42
Replies: 22
Views: 6,280
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I ran my RC30 on a daytime MOT a year or so ago,...

I ran my RC30 on a daytime MOT a year or so ago, because I couldnt get the projector headlight to point in the right direction - I think I had it aimed at my cheesy grin - I just took some gaffer...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 14:47
Replies: 33
Views: 4,297
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Ducati is not dominant in any world series right...

Ducati is not dominant in any world series right now, and the company would appear to be pinning its hopes on the desmosedici which is a bike which is a long way from the company's bike heritage.
I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 14:36
Replies: 33
Views: 4,297
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Is the Ducati brand in decline?..........Discuss

IMHO, since the American takeover and extreme over exposure/availability ......... most definitely yes.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Oct-2005, 08:21
Replies: 50
Views: 7,566
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Rob I used to have a '92 851 with white frame,...

Rob

I used to have a '92 851 with white frame, black and white 888 decals and a c/f single seat with number 1 as lacquered c/f weave. It sure looked better than the SP5 stickered tailpece.
The bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 11:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I have ridden a 748 SP and liked it It's...

I have ridden a 748 SP and liked it
It's certainly different to an 888 and a bit easier to turn, but a little less rewarding.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 07:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I'm just open to ideas I guess If nothing...

I'm just open to ideas I guess
If nothing happens, then I'll just have to live with the SP5 ......damn!! .................... seriously, I do love it so I am in no way resigned to getting rid - just...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 07:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
BTW my SP5 is in England, and I intend to import...

BTW my SP5 is in England, and I intend to import it to Oz fairly soon, unless I do a deal with someone. It's an awesome bike KeefyB, but sometimes a change is a good thing.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Oct-2005, 03:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
thinking about changing 888SP5 for 916SPS

I have a very nice SP5 and am thinking about a deal against a 916 SPS - does this get anybody thinking??
Please let me know by U2U, as I'm not interested in a big open debate .............. dont take...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 14:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Hi loony from Cairns FNQ I have an SP5 that I...

Hi loony from Cairns FNQ
I have an SP5 that I would like to ship over from UK.
Unfortunately I may have to sell it as I have not worked for 12 months due to visa problems, but have not given up hope...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jan-2005, 01:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,401
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
SP5 with black wheels. dont be parking next to me...

SP5 with black wheels.
dont be parking next to me with your pinky and perky copy arsed fantastic looking bike!!
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jan-2005, 01:51
Replies: 47
Views: 9,885
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
SP5 - awaiting shipment to Oz where I can get me...

SP5 - awaiting shipment to Oz where I can get me mitts all over it
Do I sound like I'm missing it??????
Any of you guys have a supermotard - as I am about to buy an LC4 for a bit of craic?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Nov-2004, 13:15
Replies: 0
Views: 2,469
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Thorsten Durbahn

Has anybody checked out what this guy gets up to with motorcycles?
I have a modded RC30 of his (which are something of a speciality for him), but one of his current projects is to remodel and refine...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2004, 14:50
Replies: 10
Views: 3,256
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
It's a Knox KC2000

It's a Knox KC2000
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2004, 14:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,256
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I have the top spec knox, barely used, cant...

I have the top spec knox, barely used, cant remember the size but I'm looking to sell due to emigration.
Let me know if it's of interest. I think it was about £100 or so new.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2004, 18:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,570
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I'll be wearing a white caped Elvis suit. No...

I'll be wearing a white caped Elvis suit.
No protection whatsoever but I'll be cool ..............
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2004, 18:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,570
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nathan I have a few quid in the bank, the SP5,...

Nathan
I have a few quid in the bank, the SP5, RC30, old Lotus Elan,
no property and a huge grin!!!
I'm in search of a big container bound for Cairns so that I can take my toys to where they can be...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2004, 18:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,570
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Hey Nathan So there is going to be another Devon...

Hey Nathan

So there is going to be another Devon lad on world tour!!
I leave for bangkok on 28th Nov for a short stop prior to going on to Cairns.
Hopefully I will not have galloping nob rot before...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2004, 17:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,570
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
dont forget that strada and sp have different...

dont forget that strada and sp have different mount at top of shock
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2004, 12:15
Replies: 1
Views: 2,374
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Paul Payne\'s address

Can anyone U2U me Paul's address as I have lost it and need to send some bits to him.
He would appear to be in Mexico at the moment, and I am emigrating to Australia next week. Any help would be...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2004, 13:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,860
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Jasper My SP5 has a newly powder coated set of...

Jasper

My SP5 has a newly powder coated set of black wheels.
Looks much better. It's so cheap to get them done that you can always change back if you don't like it. I didnt like the other colour...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2004, 15:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,063
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nice one Cleggy That looks like a fine deal!!

Nice one Cleggy

That looks like a fine deal!!
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2004, 15:48
Replies: 42
SP2
Views: 8,543
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Hey Sparkin I'll take you up on that...

Hey Sparkin

I'll take you up on that ............ now if you'll just pass the joint!!
No honestly, no matter how loud and deep your bike is, and my SP5 is pretty fruity, it doesnt sound different...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2004, 13:28
Replies: 42
SP2
Views: 8,543
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
WVT It's well worth hanging round for a good 'un...

WVT
It's well worth hanging round for a good 'un as spares etc. tend to be a tad pricier than you might imagine.
I have a Thorsten Durbahn RC30 (check his website) which is pretty funky, and I think...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Sep-2004, 15:39
Replies: 42
SP2
Views: 8,543
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
weeveetwin, are you also known as weeveefour on a...

weeveetwin, are you also known as weeveefour on a different forum?
If so have you had any joy with an RC30 yet?
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2004, 17:18
Replies: 29
Views: 4,700
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I liked 851/888's so much that I grew stumpy legs...

I liked 851/888's so much that I grew stumpy legs to suit!
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Sep-2004, 17:54
Replies: 78
Views: 15,369
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Do alpinestars make stilletoes to match your...

Do alpinestars make stilletoes to match your white wheels?
Honestly, what can you be thinking??
I've just blacked up my SP5 wheels as the silvery gold colour looked a bit poofy.
Had black wheels also...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Aug-2004, 15:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,741
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
If ever there was a biking equivalent of a...

If ever there was a biking equivalent of a eunoch!!!!
Where's the skip!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jul-2004, 18:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Hey Stimpy Just remember, the mighty pheonix...

Hey Stimpy

Just remember, the mighty pheonix will rise!!

How's your Tooquieti? - has it seen the light of day lately or (as rumour has it) have you traded up for a sit-on lawn mower?
Pad and I will...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 18:02
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Been busy with a hair-dryer and a wire brush then...

Been busy with a hair-dryer and a wire brush then eh???
:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2004, 00:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,722
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Great work guys Sorted!!

Great work guys
Sorted!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 00:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Keefer I'm afraid that's the deal As for original...

Keefer
I'm afraid that's the deal
As for original cans - H'mm that might have been a good question to ask the guy I bought it of!!!
Anyway I might see if I can graft a flugel horn on to the downpipes...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Jul-2004, 00:07
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Yeah alright Nathan - I'm just playing it down a...

Yeah alright Nathan - I'm just playing it down a little OK - it almost worked at the MOT station!!!
Besides, I hear you keep swapping your 999 can to try to find a quiet one!!
Ooooh the sarcasm!!:lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jul-2004, 23:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,722
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Exhaust Kite-mark stamp

Hi Lads and Lasses
I took one of my bikes (RC30) for an MOT today and was told by the tester that he would pass my bike if the exhaust cans (bit fruity!!) were stamped with a BS kitemark. He alluded...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Jul-2004, 23:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Exhaust Kite-mark stamp

Hi Lads and Lasses
I took one of my bikes (RC30) for an MOT today and was told by the tester that he would pass my bike if the exhaust cans (bit fruity!!) were stamped with a BS kitemark. He alluded...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2004, 12:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I have come to the conclusion that the slogan for...

I have come to the conclusion that the slogan for the registration should read:

"Aaaarrgh seat hurty!!"

It's fair to say that the Chalfonts got a hammering!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2004, 22:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nice one mate Regards Justin

Nice one mate

Regards
Justin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jul-2004, 22:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Bobbin for cast iron discs

Anybody have a single bobbin/washer/circlip for Brembo cast iron disc hanging around spare??
I'm in desparate need .........Please, please somebody?????

:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jul-2004, 21:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nathan I eventually got back to Plymouth at 4am...

Nathan
I eventually got back to Plymouth at 4am on sunday morning (eyes on stalks) after a mind numbing journey from Bielefeld - set off Saturday midday. 6000 rpm maximum varied roads etc - (running...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jul-2004, 08:49
Replies: 10
SP5
Views: 3,160
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
yeah that'd be gilt edged!

yeah that'd be gilt edged!
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jun-2004, 18:12
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nathan U2U your number to me and I will try to...

Nathan
U2U your number to me and I will try to catch up with you on friday
Regards
Justin
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2004, 20:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Nice offer Nathan I'll let you know Many thanks

Nice offer Nathan
I'll let you know
Many thanks
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2004, 19:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
wvt I've only ever ridden an RC30 back to back...

wvt
I've only ever ridden an RC30 back to back with my old piped and chipped 851 strada. The 851 was sweet as a nut, but the RC30 totally blew it away. That said, given only limited time on my SP5...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2004, 19:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
I will be just north of Hamburg on friday, and...

I will be just north of Hamburg on friday, and was planning to have leisurely blat back to Devon over the weekend.
I am only in Germany to pick the bike up - are you close by?
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2004, 17:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
ducati

That'll do nicely - I'll be on my way back to Plymouth so is in my direction.
Cheers
Justin
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2004, 17:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,161
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
Boxhill

I'm riding an RC30 back from Germany over the weekend and was thinking about dropping by Boxhill (if I can find it!!)
Is this a regular sunday meet?
If so any 851/888's intend to go?
I still have SP5...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Apr-2004, 10:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,541
Posted By Otto Otto Otto
888 strada on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2473846219&category=424
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