Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2006, 17:41 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 31-Oct-2006, 09:10 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 15:23 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 12:44 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,087 888sp4 - racing pistons bad idea? Hi all, I'm on the scrounge for some more expert advice. My SP4 suffered a major blow up last year resulting in the bottom half of the engine being replaced with a donor motor. New pistons were... |
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 18:18 |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,105 There's a hole in my T8! Ok you guys, I need some advice! (from people that know) My SP4 suffered a major blow up last year and to cut a long story short, the whole bottom end was replaced with a slightly used late 851... |
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 16:16 |
Replies: 14 Views: 3,956 Samco Hoses - Why? What makes these silicon hoses any better than standard ones? And do they all come in that crappy blue colour? Fred |
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Aug-2006, 12:00 |
Replies: 22 Views: 5,686 851 thingy Well done mate! You can see beneath that bodywork lies a perfectly good 851. £1800! - Bargain!! P.S. ebay the 916 bits - you'll get a fair amount of dosh back. Cheers |
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Aug-2006, 11:41 |
Replies: 24 Views: 5,730 Sticker I've got an SP4 that suffered some cack-handed handling by mechanics when the engine was being removed. Result - one destroyed screen. I tried in vain to remove the sticker - heat, steam, white... |
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Aug-2006, 12:55 |
Replies: 24 Views: 5,730 Screen Sticker Don't give it to him - give it to me! I need one as well! Aint it funny how a missing sticker can ruin an otherwise perfect bike! Jap owners wouldn't be bothered. |
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 17:18 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 11:06 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,675 I did check the breather but it seemed dry all... I did check the breather but it seemed dry all around and the pipe clamp was tight. I've noticed the oil level was still above the max. So I've emptied the sump completely and will refill with new... |
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 20:50 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,675 888SP4 Go Bang - picture Here's the pic I mentioned in my text. Somehow didn't go before. Bloody computers! Waste of time! |
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 20:45 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,675 888SP4 Go Bang! I love Ducatis me! Even when they do blow up! Some of you may remember my tale of woe regarding my SP4 that snapped it's crank last year (see pic). I've since had the engine rebuilt using a very low... |
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 20:08 |
Replies: 13 Views: 2,531 Termis I understand that the only difference between carbon and ally termis is weight. You can replace the ally sleeves with carbon items (if you can find em - pair on ebay a few months ago) And also they... |
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Feb-2006, 18:42 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,313 851 bits Yes, I did put them on Ebay but no takers. |
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Feb-2006, 14:41 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,313 851 Bits for sale I've got a set of 851 heads, cylinders and pistons for sale. Anybody interested? Background: My SP4 blew big style - snapped crank! (see "aren't SP4's wonderful" 20-10-2005) I found a replacement... |
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Feb-2006, 19:52 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,199 Pankl conrods DOH!! Why didn't I think of that? Yep - magnet sticks - that'll be steel then? Cheers! |
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Feb-2006, 10:33 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,199 SP4 Conrods steel or titanium? I've got a couple of Pankl conrods from my SP4 and there's a question over what material they're made from. Steel or titanium? Can any of you eggheads help? Mine are grey in colour (see pic) and... |
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Jan-2006, 21:32 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 16:06 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,671 888 gearbox Steve. What I meant was: I've only ridden the bike once - when I picked it up from the shop after the rebuild. It has new pistons and the bottom end is a pre 500 miler so I was riding half... |
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 15:38 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,671 888 gearbox Steve, You threw your message in just before I replied to Nat and answered my question before it was asked. Who said there's no such thing as telepathy. Fred |
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 15:34 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,671 888 gearbox You're probably right, but how would that affect a standard strada? When I rode my bike (with 851 box) home, top felt no different - but I was cruising due to the wind, snow, rain and hail I was... |
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jan-2006, 19:53 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,671 888 gearbox I have a complete 888sp4 gearbox. I'm putting it on ebay next week but if you're interested I can take some pics and you can make me an offer. My bike snapped it's crank a few months ago and I... |
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Dec-2005, 21:31 |
Replies: 15 Views: 3,764 888 Pics Here's a pic of my 888SP4. This was taken a few days before she blew up! Home again now after rebuild and looking GOOOOOOOD!!! Cheers |
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Dec-2005, 15:39 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,237 888 Screen Doh!! Have tried Ducati dealers - none available and discontinued part no. Pattern part on Ebay but from Australia. |
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Dec-2005, 21:43 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,237 Wanted - 851/888 screen Anyone have a replacement screen for 888? Or any ideas on where I can find one? I'm hoping to get an authentic Ducati one with the World Superbike badge at the front but will settle for pattern... |
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Oct-2005, 22:06 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,233 888 SP4 Kaboom!!! I did notice that the engine felt more 'throbby' after the valves were adjusted, the throttle bodies balanced and new oil / filter. My advice to anyone with a 888 is: If the tone or feel of your... |
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2005, 21:06 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,233 Update to \'Aren\'t SP4s wonderful\' Thanks for the words of support guys! Some of you suggested the white smoke was water. Probably right but what happened was that the whole right hand casing was blown out (probably de-threading the... |
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 21:19 |
Replies: 13 Views: 2,211 Aren\'t SP4\'s wonderful? Thought I'd share a little story about my beautiful 92 888SP4! I've always lusted after the SP4, ever since the salesman urged me to by one rather than the 888 Strada that I thought was a more... |