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Forum: 851 / 888 13-Dec-2006, 22:17
Replies: 9
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Posted By andya
Graham When I rebuilt my 93 Strada I bought a...

Graham
When I rebuilt my 93 Strada I bought a pair of sliders from 'ceepeedee' (I think) on ebay from Germany. I got them for around £70 each and rebuilt the forks myself using some home made tools,...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Nov-2006, 22:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By andya
Talking Hi mate I too have a Strada with paint flaking...

Hi mate
I too have a Strada with paint flaking off all over the engine due to the bike having been stood for years in a damp barn. The bike has been stripped to bare frame and rebuilt. The only thing...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2006, 21:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,595
Posted By andya
Hi Got and rh ones by any chance? Andy

Hi
Got and rh ones by any chance?

Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Oct-2006, 19:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By andya
Question Anyone have one of these kicking around?

Hi
I'm after the little black plastic panel which is fitted to the right
of the instrument panel that fills in the gap to the fairing on a '93 888.
I managed to get the left one from Ducati but as...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Jun-2006, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,521
Posted By andya
Thumbs up thanks Phil, just needed a starting point Andy

thanks Phil, just needed a starting point

Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Jun-2006, 21:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,521
Posted By andya
Standard Suspension settings

Can anyone tell me the standard suspension settings for a '93 888 Strada.
Its probably listed somewhere but I couldnt find it.

Cheers
Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 15:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,742
Posted By andya
Tank Range

Hi
Can anyone give me an idea of fuel tank range on a '93 888 Strada. I'm off to Germany on it in a couple of weeks and I'm not sure if my low fuel indicator works either. Difficult to be accurate as...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 10:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By andya
Hi Jools, I removed the banjo bolt and put my...

Hi Jools,
I removed the banjo bolt and put my thumb over it after releasing pedal and it started to suck fluid in to the cylinder. So now its bleeding as it should. After bleed through about 2 bottle...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jun-2006, 15:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By andya
Bleeding Brakes!!!

Hi
Mot on Monday and I cant bleed my rear brake.

It stuck on the other day and released itself after cooling down again. I've stripped it and found it had some dirt in it. The seals and bore are...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-May-2006, 22:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By andya
Eric My Ecu is labelled IAW 437 also! Anyway,...

Eric
My Ecu is labelled IAW 437 also!

Anyway, ordered a chip from JHP..£25 +vat..Bargain.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 22:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By andya
Thanks mate I'll give them a call in the...

Thanks mate
I'll give them a call in the morning.

Thats a P8 Ecu, yes?
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 21:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By andya
Thanks guys, If the chip wasnt changed, what...

Thanks guys,

If the chip wasnt changed, what potentially could happen?
Am I right in thinking it will run too lean?

Is there a jhp website or has anyone got the number?

Oh and how do I tell P7...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By andya
Chip for cored cans

I'm in the process of coring my cans, all stripped,just waiting for the bits from AA16 to arrive now.

The engine (93 888) is standard apart from that. Do I need to replace the chip, and with...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-May-2006, 15:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,072
Posted By andya
Showa Fork Parts Supplier

Hi
Does anyone know of any parts suppliers for Showa fork parts. I'm after a brass rebound adjuster screw (the one in the top) but just cant seem to find a supplier.

Ducati only list the whole top...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-May-2006, 21:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,301
Posted By andya
Fork Caps

Hi
The brass rebound adjuster screws in the tops of my forks ('93 888 strada) are seized.

I have tried all sorts to budge them but to no avail. Does anyone have any kicking around or know where I...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Apr-2006, 19:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,153
Posted By andya
Clutch Noise

I havent run an open clutch cover before now and I'm getting clutch noise on a neutral throttle. Its OK when accelerating and decelerating.
Is this normal and you just dont hear it with a full cover?...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2006, 17:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By andya
Thanks mate, all done and ready for a blast. Pity...

Thanks mate, all done and ready for a blast. Pity its ****ing down.....D'oh
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2006, 12:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By andya
Filling Coolant

Hi,
I'm having difiiculty refilling the cooling system on my 888. I've put about a litre which has filled the radiator but I cant seem to get it to flow around the system. I presume it wont flow...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 22:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,637
Posted By andya
It seems that 15/39 could be the way to go rather...

It seems that 15/39 could be the way to go rather than a smaller front sprocket. Also a recommendation on the 916 bikes..

Any recommended suppliers?
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Mar-2006, 17:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,637
Posted By andya
Sprockets

What is the consensus of opinion on sprocket sizes?

My 93 strada is on 15/37 which I would imagine is standard size.
Im not worried about top speed but want to increase acceleration, will changing...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2006, 22:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By andya
Dont worry - just found them at the end of the...

Dont worry - just found them at the end of the manual.......Doh!!
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2006, 22:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By andya
Thanks for those, absolutely perfect. Can I ask...

Thanks for those, absolutely perfect. Can I ask where they come from?

Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2006, 00:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By andya
Subframe Pics

Hi
I'm currently rebuilding my 888 and need a couple of pics of the raer subframe. Particularly the routing of the rear shock resevoir hose and the routing of the wiring to the multiplug mounted on...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Mar-2006, 01:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By andya
Thanks, I think that was my problem, the...

Thanks, I think that was my problem, the tensioners turned clockwise caused the belts to run rearward....

Must get a manual.........!!:eureka:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 18:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By andya
I would do that if the engine wasnt on my...

I would do that if the engine wasnt on my workbench!!!:roll:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 16:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By andya
Can anyone confirm which way the engine runs,...

Can anyone confirm which way the engine runs, looking at the clutch
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 12:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By andya
Hi Nelly The pulley mounts are tight. Are the...

Hi Nelly
The pulley mounts are tight. Are the pulleys supposed to be curved?
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Mar-2006, 23:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,690
Posted By andya
Cambelt not running true

Hi,
Just replaced the cambelts on my 888 and on turning the engine over manually to make sure the timing marks are aligned, the belts both run towards the back of the tensioner pulley very close to...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Feb-2006, 16:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By andya
Mmmm........... I think I needed that push to...

Mmmm...........

I think I needed that push to buy the Duc belts..

Thanks Guys
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2006, 23:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By andya
I've heard that the Ducati belts are actually...

I've heard that the Ducati belts are actually supplied by Gates..

Anyone know if thats the case??
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Feb-2006, 21:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By andya
Hi Jools, Still bloody expensive. I work for...

Hi Jools,
Still bloody expensive. I work for Renault and a belt of twice the thickness and length (at least) with idler pulleys and tensioner is still cheaper, and I thought Renault parts prices were...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Feb-2006, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By andya
Cambelts

Hi
£35 per belt seems b***dy steep!!

Are there any outlets for belts or is it a false economy to go for non Ducati ones??

Andy:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2006, 09:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By andya
u2u

u2u
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2006, 00:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By andya
DIY Exhausts??

Been looking at this:

www.aa16.co.uk/a16exhaustparts.htm

With carbon cans at such a high price, whats to stop you buying all the bits and making them yourself? After all, they are just a perforated...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 23:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,490
Posted By andya
Well I got them all out with a homemade...

Well I got them all out with a homemade puller.

I used an old headbolt with a socket head, an old bearing race as a spacer (or a socket would be better,as its deeper) which is bigger than the cush...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 20:50
Replies: 11
Views: 3,490
Posted By andya
Hi Phil, how much did you new bushes cost? It...

Hi Phil, how much did you new bushes cost? It may be worth me cutting them all out rather than muck about if not too much money.

Black is the way to go, had a 93 900SS with black wheels and gold...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 20:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By andya
Thanks guys, tried a couple more bearing traders...

Thanks guys, tried a couple more bearing traders in my area and they still are available. The people I tried first are obviously just crap or couldnt be bothered...takes all sorts...

anyway they are...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 20:40
Replies: 20
Views: 3,639
Posted By andya
Got mine from Nattyboy - worth a try Also theres...

Got mine from Nattyboy - worth a try

Also theres a seat pad on ebay from 'ceepeedee' who have loads of Duc stuff, you could try them too, really helpful too..
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 17:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,490
Posted By andya
Removing cush drive rubbers

Having my wheel powder coated black and I'm trying to remove the cush drive rubbers.

Havent got access to a puller deep enough - any other methods known??

Thanks
Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 17:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By andya
Tried my local supplier - he reckons the bearing...

Tried my local supplier - he reckons the bearing was dicontinued in 1993 and no bearing manufacturers still make them.....................!!!

Has anyone got any from anywhere recently ???
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Feb-2006, 13:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,569
Posted By andya
Bearings

Hi
Has anyone got any good/cheap suppliers for wheel bearings and head bearings?
Also the rear hoop rose joints too.

Cheers
Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2006, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By andya
Thanks Guys

Thanks Guys
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2006, 01:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By andya
Can you email them to me?

Can you email them to me?
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2006, 01:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By andya
What fits in this bracket? Presumably a plastic...

What fits in this bracket? Presumably a plastic clip of some sort to hold the tank stay when its down
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 19:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By andya
Fuel tank stay bracket

Hi
Can anyone shed any light on what shape the bracket that holds the tank stay should be. Mine is bent and I need to reshape it before the frame is resprayed.

Thanks
Andy
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 15:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,114
Posted By andya
Probably best if I dont keep a record. It doesnt...

Probably best if I dont keep a record. It doesnt seem so bad when you buy lots of things on separate occaisions, you can kid yourself
its costing less than it really is!

Or kid the wife!!

;)
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 00:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,114
Posted By andya
Where did you find the high temp paint?

Where did you find the high temp paint?
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2006, 21:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,114
Posted By andya
and frame.....

and frame.....
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2006, 21:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,114
Posted By andya
and engine.....

and engine.....
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2006, 21:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,114
Posted By andya
Money pit??

Hi Guys,
Finally finished her kitchen a couple of days early, so I snuck out to the garage and started the strip down.Thought I'd spend a couple of hours but ended up out there all day.

The bike...
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