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Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jun-2009, 14:32
Replies: 2
Views: 5,131
Posted By graham
no spark from 888

the bike just cut out, removed the plug and there is no spark but smell of fuel i know i have to check lots of things but did i not read some where that the coils on the 888 are usually at fault.
i...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Mar-2009, 03:24
Replies: 5
Views: 5,564
Posted By graham
battery light staying on

I think this is a regular fault with the 888 the battery light is staying on at low revs and only goes out at above 3000 rpm i think this is down to the regulator/ rectofier not sure what it is...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Dec-2006, 11:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,329
Posted By graham
i called dealers today and new sliders are £300...

i called dealers today and new sliders are £300 each so i will need second hand hope some one will come up with a set i have put up a call on the SS forum as well and will have to keep a eye on e bay...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Dec-2006, 11:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By graham
front forks req

hi guys i am on the look out for a set of front USD forks for my 888 that i am in the process of a reduild and have found the forks to be U/S.
i have a carb superlight and i think the forks are the...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Dec-2006, 19:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,329
Posted By graham
when i was striping them the two bottom pinch...

when i was striping them the two bottom pinch bolts were cross threaded and got one out but the next one was solid and the botton part of the fork has broke so i either need a new slider and a...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Dec-2006, 16:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,329
Posted By graham
front forks

hi guys my rear end is looking great but my front needs some attention, the forks are knackered and i need some replacments / 94 strada.
what other forks will fit from the ducati range 900 moster...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Nov-2006, 17:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By graham
cheers guys i have went for the DID gold and...

cheers guys
i have went for the DID gold and renthall sprockets 15/38
sould arrive tomorrow
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Nov-2006, 17:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,461
Posted By graham
thanks for the help guys i have rebuilt the rear...

thanks for the help guys
i have rebuilt the rear end now and have left the shock bushes in it, after i gave the bush a cood clean on checked it it seems not too bad there is no play up and down but...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2006, 15:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By graham
chain and sprokets

hi guys i think i am going to put a new chain and sproket set on since the backend is in bits and it seems daft not to and i have my douts about the chain that is on ( the link looks like it has been...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2006, 21:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,461
Posted By graham
well just got all the bits back from the painters...

well just got all the bits back from the painters and i am glad that i went for the black it will look good with the small flashes of the gold.
still got some work before i start to re assemble it.
i...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2006, 22:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,461
Posted By graham
well i have started to make some colour choises...

well i have started to make some colour choises and all the swingarm and linkages will be black and only the brake and chain adj will be gold and all black wheels. hope to get the bits back from the...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Nov-2006, 21:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,461
Posted By graham
colour????

more time spent in the garage.
got all the back end stripped eventualy some of the suspension was siezed but finnaly got it strippped , as i have said before this strada is a bit rough so i dont mind...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 20:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,246
Posted By graham
thanks neil but i think you are right that they...

thanks neil but i think you are right that they dont fit maybee some one will give us a up date / my forks are showa type
i will phone some breakers for the side stand bit and get a price from dealer...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Nov-2006, 20:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,246
Posted By graham
parts info req

hi i am on the look out for the alloy part of the side stand that bolts on to the sump ( 2 bolts hold it on ) my one has the lug to stop the stand going to far forward ground off due to it going down...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2006, 10:42
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By graham
thanks for the info. another question / how far...

thanks for the info.
another question / how far thro the top yokes should the front shocks be thro my ones are flush but from all the pictures they should be dropped down ,is there a workshope...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Nov-2006, 22:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By graham
cheers guys i think i will go for the dremill and...

cheers guys i think i will go for the dremill and take some time over it, i have worked on worse. i remember a old frend of mine who had a autogear box shop and he had a steam bath/washer that he...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Nov-2006, 21:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By graham
strada winter jobs

hi guys the winter project goes on.
i am on the look out for some bits can ony one recoment a good ducati breakers??
first on the list is the clutch side clip on or can any one recomend a good new...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 20:10
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By graham
thanks for all the input. it looks like the QB...

thanks for all the input.
it looks like the QB and the Rimcambi are all copys of a race seat and all need some work somewhere to get a good resuilt but i have seen the picture of the sandbar seat...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 14:25
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By graham
any pictures would be great

any pictures would be great
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 11:25
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By graham
OK looks like i will forget about the carbon...

OK looks like i will forget about the carbon fiber and go for a glass fiber one but what one is the best ? there seems to be lots to pick from? is it easy to get old SP seat pads i want to get it...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 09:23
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By graham
i am going to start on the seat unit this week...

i am going to start on the seat unit this week but am i right in saying that if i fit a CF seat i will need to get a SP seat pad? is there a seat that fits with the strada seat pad? what about the...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Oct-2006, 21:23
Replies: 23
Views: 5,572
Posted By graham
it is not as bad as i thought

hi guys i bought a 888 strada the one that was in MCN a few weeks ago and only saw it for half a hour before i had to retutn home to go away to work.I got back on friday and have been in the garage...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2006, 17:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By graham
hi guys i have just checked on MCN and yes that...

hi guys i have just checked on MCN and yes that is the bike that i got so it is not for sale anymore. ithink i got a good deal. the bike needs some TLC but that is the reason i got it for something...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2006, 13:06
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By graham
might be my bike

hi guys i am still new to this site, so far i like what i see. i think that is the bike i bought it is not a sp but a strada, dose anyone know any history on it? PS have you seen the new race pipes...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2006, 22:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By graham
thanks i have found this site to be full of good...

thanks i have found this site to be full of good info as you say.
is it possible to weld the strada seat hump up and fill and paint it to look like the sp this would save all the hassel of fitting a...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2006, 21:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By graham
thanks for the reply i am still not sure as to...

thanks for the reply i am still not sure as to what parts i wil req for this project as i am overseas and the bike was finaly delivered one week late by the worst delivary company you could use and...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2006, 15:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By graham
what 888 bits are out there

hi,I am new to this site so here goes.
i have a mint superlight that is for nice days but i have just got a rough 888 strada and i intend to change some things because it is not a sp i feel happy...
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