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Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 07:27
Replies: 2
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Posted By Eddieb
Hagon Shocks, any good?

In my continuing search for a replacement shock for my T8, I have discovered the local agent for Hagon carries carbed 900m shocks (same fitment as T8) ex stock for $795NZ.

Does anyone on the board...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 21:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,505
Posted By Eddieb
Hagon Shocks

Does anyone on the board know anything about the quality of Hagon shocks?

I can source these from NZ direct for a fairly good price, but I have no idea what sort of quality they are.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 00:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,505
Posted By Eddieb
Agree 100%, however New Zealand doesn't have...

Agree 100%, however New Zealand doesn't have suspension specialists or manufacturers like the UK does, and the dealers don't know squat about T8's as there are so few here. I believe only something...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Oct-2006, 00:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,505
Posted By Eddieb
888 Strada Shock

Anyone got a good Strada shock laying around they don't want?

Both upper and lower bearings have gone in mine and it appears the lower bearings are not available from anywhere. My mechanic bought in...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jun-2006, 04:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By Eddieb
The red light on my '93 888 Strada comes on...

The red light on my '93 888 Strada comes on between 140 & 145 miles and is pretty consistant no matter what sort of riding I do.
I suspect mine is running a bit rich on the idle/low revs circuit as...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 03:59
Replies: 0
Views: 1,572
Posted By Eddieb
888 SP5 for sale in NZ

I've seen this machine before and as long as it's in the same condition as when I last saw it it is mint.

It was owned as part of the personal collection of a local Ducati dealer and displayed in...
Forum: Classic 21-Feb-2006, 03:20
Replies: 4
Views: 3,327
Posted By Eddieb
Hmmm, send photo's and prices!!!

Hmmm, send photo's and prices!!!
Forum: Classic 03-Feb-2006, 05:53
Replies: 0
Views: 2,712
Posted By Eddieb
Tank and seat mounting pics

Does anyone have pics of the seat and tank mounts on a 250 narrow case?

In particular I'm interested in the rear tank mount and both ends of the seat.

My bike currently has a Bantam tank and...
Forum: Classic 31-Jan-2006, 08:10
Replies: 4
Views: 3,327
Posted By Eddieb
Hi Chris Did you and Phil get those tanks made...

Hi Chris

Did you and Phil get those tanks made up?
Forum: Classic 11-Jan-2006, 06:03
Replies: 13
Views: 4,468
Posted By Eddieb
Theres one for sale here in NZ asking $10,000NZ...

Theres one for sale here in NZ asking $10,000NZ or near offer which is about 4000 sterling.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-44217019.htm
Forum: Classic 11-Jan-2006, 04:15
Replies: 0
Views: 2,688
Posted By Eddieb
The definitive classic collection

Found this while trawling for pics of a 250 Mach 1. (If you have any can you send them to me?)

http://www.saltarellimoto.com/collezione/
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Oct-2005, 07:31
Replies: 36
Views: 4,666
Posted By Eddieb
& me? Mail (mail (at) eddie.co.nz)

& me?

Mail (mail (at) eddie.co.nz)
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2005, 01:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,459
Posted By Eddieb
I've never used them personally but have been...

I've never used them personally but have been told these guys do good kit.

http://www.xtremedecals.com

They are based in Malta and ship worldwide.
When you go to the homepage click on ducati decals...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2005, 11:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
Posted By Eddieb
No pictures at this stage. It cost 800 quid to...

No pictures at this stage. It cost 800 quid to ship my strada from London to NZ including insurance but not including port fees, import duty etc.

The guy is asking about 5000 sterling for it.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2005, 01:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
Posted By Eddieb
SP2 value

Wots a '90 SP2 with 27000 miles worth over in blighty now?

Theres one for sale here, I was wondering if it would be worth picking up here and shipping over to the UK for sale.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Aug-2005, 02:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Eddieb
:lol::lol: Hmm, Maybe if you paid for some...

:lol::lol:

Hmm, Maybe if you paid for some flights & shipping to get me and it there I'd consider it ;)

JUst after posting this I found some Tomaselli clip-ons for sale on our local equivalent of...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jul-2005, 07:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,389
Posted By Eddieb
Raising handlebars

I'm having problems riding my 888, in that after not many km's (I'm in NZ) at legal speeds I get very sore back and wrists due to the riding position.

Now the 888 is the bike of my dreams in every...
Forum: Classic 15-Jul-2005, 06:50
Replies: 4
Views: 3,327
Posted By Eddieb
Mach 1 tanks and bloody Ebay

Hiya, long time since I've been on here.

Trying to find a Mach 1 tank from New Zealand is getting pretty awkward. They appear on Ebay regularly in the UK and US, never here or Australia, however...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 25-Jun-2004, 11:45
Replies: 1
Views: 2,618
Posted By Eddieb
testing, testing

testing, testing
Forum: Classic 16-May-2004, 12:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Eddieb
Thanks for the brochure Ron, you are right, to me...

Thanks for the brochure Ron, you are right, to me they are not the prettiest model.

I'm fairly certain mine is not a Sebring. Except for the tank, seat, and taillight I have all the same parts as...
Forum: Classic 10-May-2004, 00:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Eddieb
That gets interesting then. I have the UK...

That gets interesting then. I have the UK registration papers as thats where it was last registered. They state 1971 I believe (I will double check tonight)

As stated in previous posts it was...
Forum: Classic 05-May-2004, 22:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Eddieb
Thanks Ron. Phil did mention he was doing some...

Thanks Ron. Phil did mention he was doing some buying there as well.

Heres a (Not very good) picture of the 250 as it currently is.
Forum: Classic 04-May-2004, 23:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Eddieb
Thanks Ron, I've been in touch with Phil and...

Thanks Ron, I've been in touch with Phil and he has most of what I need, The prices aren't too bad either.

He is away to Moto Giro as of 15th of this month till June 15 so I will put an...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Apr-2004, 03:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,372
Posted By Eddieb
Hey Paynep How easy/hard was putting th e916...

Hey Paynep

How easy/hard was putting th e916 motor into the 888? Have you done a write up on it anywhere?
Forum: Classic 21-Apr-2004, 07:07
Replies: 0
Views: 2,610
Posted By Eddieb
1961 Ducati Mountain Goat 100cc

Anyone know what it is and what one in average cond would be worth?

I know of one for sale here in NZ for what seems a good price but can't find any indication of what it actually is or...
Forum: Classic 21-Apr-2004, 06:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,280
Posted By Eddieb
250 parts

Hi all

Anyone know where to get parts for a 1971 Mark 3 250.

I'm after front and rear sprockets most importantly, followed by those little toolbox side covers as featured on the stunning 125...
Forum: Classic 21-Apr-2004, 06:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,059
Posted By Eddieb
That is stunning, makes me what to ramp up...

That is stunning, makes me what to ramp up getting my 250 going.
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Mar-2004, 02:45
Replies: 4
Views: 2,371
Posted By Eddieb
On that note, anyone know what is recommended for...

On that note, anyone know what is recommended for a 93 888 strada?

My front end is way too hard for my weight. I know new springs are the way to go but in the interim would putting a lighter oil in...
Forum: Classic 12-Feb-2004, 01:28
Replies: 2
Views: 3,004
Posted By Eddieb
Thanks KFZ It is kickstart only. The previous...

Thanks KFZ

It is kickstart only. The previous owner had owned it since 1990 and bought it with him from the UK to NZ when he emigrated here in 1995. I have the original UK V5 and import docs etc to...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Feb-2004, 09:41
Replies: 8
Views: 3,078
Posted By Eddieb
I've got the diablos on my 888, it had super...

I've got the diablos on my 888, it had super corsas when I got it and at renewal time I decided to go a step down in grip as a trade off against distance. I do a fair bit of fast road riding up...
Forum: Classic 26-Jan-2004, 04:38
Replies: 2
Views: 3,004
Posted By Eddieb
Awaking a sleeping classic

Hi Guys n gals

I'm just working on putting a 1971 Mark 3 250 back on the road. It has been sitting for the past 8 years and is a little scruffy but not badly.

I've checked & dealt with...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Dec-2003, 05:02
Replies: 42
Views: 10,041
Posted By Eddieb
Theres one for sale in a bike shop over here, 1...

Theres one for sale in a bike shop over here, 1 of only 2 or 3 in the country. I think it's being sold on behalf of owner rather than being shop stock.

It's listed as P.O.A but given how...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Dec-2003, 04:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,842
Posted By Eddieb
Update:

I sprayed some ether based cleaner down the inlets before I last took the bike out.

Yesterday I pulled the air filter out and had another look and the build up is almost gone, hopefully the last of...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Dec-2003, 06:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Eddieb
I can't afford new springs at present, the...

I can't afford new springs at present, the NZ dollar is only worth about 32 p or something so from here it costs a fortune.

Plus I've only just paid for my 250 Mark 3 last week and am...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 21:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Eddieb
Thanks Rob I have the factory settings for the...

Thanks Rob

I have the factory settings for the front, Ducati don't seem to specify anything for the rear.
I've tried those settings and it's still way too hard, sorry should have...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 20:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,842
Posted By Eddieb
Hi Rob It was popping though the inlet recently...

Hi Rob

It was popping though the inlet recently while I had fuelling problems which seemed to have been related to crap fuel/blocked injector and is now fixed. This was only for about 3 weeks/400...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 20:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,842
Posted By Eddieb
Hi Rob It was popping though the inlet recently...

Hi Rob

It was popping though the inlet recently while I had fuelling problems which seemed to have been related to crap fuel/blocked injector and is now fixed. This was only for about 3 weeks/400...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 07:42
Replies: 0
Views: 2,840
Posted By Eddieb
Questions, Questions, Quesions

Thanks to those who have already answered my queries and to all those who may do so in the future.
You can see I've been waiting for a 851/888 section for ages.

Now that I have the bike in NZ...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 07:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,842
Posted By Eddieb
Carbon build up

HI again, yet another question

I was checking my air filter the other day and had a look down the inlet of the top cylinder while I was there.

I noticed that there is a large amount of what appears...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2003, 07:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Eddieb
Hi Rob As it turned out I managed to get the...

Hi Rob

As it turned out I managed to get the bike MOT'd here without the need to change the speedo. It seems the information I got was wrong and as a MPH speedo is what the bike was...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Nov-2003, 21:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Eddieb
Suspension settings

Hi Again

Another of the things I am trying to get sorted on my bike.

I have a '93 888 strada as as previously discussed it seems these are basically a 851 with a 2mm overbore. this I presume...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Nov-2003, 20:54
Replies: 3
Views: 3,348
Posted By Eddieb
888 or 851 what bits do I really have?

Does anyone know how I can figure out, presumably from the frame and chassis numbers, how my bike is put together?

I have a '93 888 Strada, but I have been told, without the bike having been...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Nov-2003, 20:40
Replies: 2
Views: 3,387
Posted By Eddieb
[Edited on 27-10-2005 by Eddieb]

[Edited on 27-10-2005 by Eddieb]
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Nov-2003, 12:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,851
Posted By Eddieb
waa ho!!!

Finally, a forum for the original and best modern Ducati 4 valves.

Now that we have it Lads and Lady lets make the most of it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jun-2003, 23:28
Replies: 10
Views: 6,051
Posted By Eddieb
www.moore-speed-racing.co.uk

www.moore-speed-racing.co.uk

They have several brands/types listed in their paper catalogue starting at £184.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2003, 23:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,368
Posted By Eddieb
Cheap/easy 748 power increase?

Spotted this claim on ebay on a 748 for sale.

'It has a 916 sps head which puts the bhp at the back wheel to 119 bhp! '

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2419403622&category=9919
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jun-2003, 00:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,899
Posted By Eddieb
Keefyboy You are a mine of information :D Now i...

Keefyboy

You are a mine of information :D
Now i just have to find this damn speedo.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Jun-2003, 00:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,899
Posted By Eddieb
Thats good news, had another thought. Any ideas...

Thats good news, had another thought. Any ideas if the drive on the wheel hub has the same ratios etc or would that need changing as well.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jun-2003, 22:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,899
Posted By Eddieb
SS series clocks

Just been looking at some pics and it looks like the clocks on the early-mid 90's 900ss is the same as on my 888 of the same vintage.

Anyone got an idea whether this is correct and if a speedo...
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