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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Jan-2007, 04:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,751
Posted By shmoki
You guys get spoiled in the UK, definately did...

You guys get spoiled in the UK, definately did not come to Oz on any models other then 888 SP5 and FE's, although some SL's might have been special order.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Dec-2006, 02:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,751
Posted By shmoki
Super bike forks are 53mm top and bottom triple...

Super bike forks are 53mm top and bottom triple clamps, whereas all post 91 SS, 851, 888, most Monsters and probably ST's have a 54mm bottom bracket and a 50mm top bracket. Offset on the triple...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Dec-2006, 02:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,024
Posted By shmoki
The only issue you may have is tyre clearance for...

The only issue you may have is tyre clearance for 5.5" wheels. My current project is a 90 750 Sport, same swingarm, and there was only a bees do do of space with the 5.5" marchisini and 180 section...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Dec-2006, 12:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Posted By shmoki
Yep, I would have paid more but they wouldn't...

Yep, I would have paid more but they wouldn't ship to Australia... Typical give us all your bloody criminals a couple of hundred years ago, and now ya won't even send me a pair of forks. ;-) Oh well...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 11-Nov-2006, 21:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,834
Posted By shmoki
I've found that about 40K is the point where you...

I've found that about 40K is the point where you might do some extra checking. They generally start to leak a little from the base and the valve guides can be starting to suffer from blow by. A...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 03:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,558
Posted By shmoki
851/888 Stuff F/S

HI,

I have some 851/888 stuff for sale if anybody is interested. Including but not limited to the following;

Complete swingarm, axle adjusters, hoop, axle, front pin,

Ohlins rear shock

Rear...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jun-2005, 11:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,688
Posted By shmoki
I've got a set of 5 spoke factory allow wheels...

I've got a set of 5 spoke factory allow wheels from a ST4s if you're interested. Am in OZ though so not sure on postage. They have 25mm bearings front and rear.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2005, 03:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,301
Posted By shmoki
Your bike is as it should be, just excess coolant...

Your bike is as it should be, just excess coolant more then likely. I had the same on my bike first big ride after service. I was paranoid so I cleaned up the rear cylinder, which also had coolant...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Apr-2005, 17:48
Replies: 48
Views: 15,370
Posted By shmoki
Let me know if it doesn't work out, and I chase...

Let me know if it doesn't work out, and I chase them up.
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Apr-2005, 03:23
Replies: 48
Views: 15,370
Posted By shmoki
Hi, This guy -> www.cutgrafix.com lives ten...

Hi,

This guy -> www.cutgrafix.com lives ten minutes up the road from me, and if he doesn't already have all the decals he'd be able to make them. Quality is very good, and he's a Ducati...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Apr-2005, 12:23
Replies: 48
Views: 15,370
Posted By shmoki
I toyed around with the idea of doing a foggy...

I toyed around with the idea of doing a foggy replica, but after putting the white stickers on I thought it looked a little wrong. Looking back at the photo, with a white plate and wheels it might...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Apr-2005, 12:14
Replies: 48
Views: 15,370
Posted By shmoki
He's the king. L/H picture of decals with knee...

He's the king.

L/H picture of decals with knee down and looking in rear view mirror :D
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2005, 11:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
Posted By shmoki
Not sure if you've tried this, but the best thing...

Not sure if you've tried this, but the best thing about steel and aluminium is that their thermal expansion coefficients are different. Basically they expand and contract differently when cooled or...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2005, 11:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By shmoki
Hi, the rotors can be repaired fairly easily, if...

Hi, the rotors can be repaired fairly easily, if they are just worn. Basically a good engineering shop will be able to put slightly larger rotor rivets on them. The discs on my F1 were very oblong,...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Mar-2005, 00:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,213
Posted By shmoki
Yeah sure did, lucky though as I was going...

Yeah sure did, lucky though as I was going relatively slow, and it's all just cosmetic. Was planning on a repaint in the not to distant future anyway..... They pinned and wired the knee cap, but...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Mar-2005, 03:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,213
Posted By shmoki
Decals ? Anyone....

Hi Guys,

Have just been working out the co-efficient of friction of the side panels on my 888, and my knee. As such I have decided a refresh of the paint is required, and I am chasing anyone who...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2005, 13:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,265
Posted By shmoki
Hmmm, sounds good. Have been toying with the idea...

Hmmm, sounds good. Have been toying with the idea of the fly wheel mod. Actually bought a Nichols and it's in the shed but have heard both sides of the story and I am still undecided. How many have...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2005, 23:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,507
Posted By shmoki
Good question about the brake. I've seen a mix on...

Good question about the brake. I've seen a mix on SP2-4's. I always thought they should be floating, and that people had changed them or damaged them in a fall. Any ideas ?
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2005, 23:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,333
Posted By shmoki
Everyone is right. Up until 92 they were molded...

Everyone is right. Up until 92 they were molded in nuts in red plastic. Late 92, so 93 bikes went to black plastic, slightly harder and with spring clips.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2005, 11:23
Replies: 23
Views: 6,466
Posted By shmoki
A full list of bikes is here ->...

A full list of bikes is here -> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/3906/ducati.html

The more interesting fact is that the 888 Strada is about the same as a 916 Biposto...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Feb-2005, 01:39
Replies: 18
Views: 4,610
Posted By shmoki
Don't know about the frame or discs, but if you...

Don't know about the frame or discs, but if you can get the VHT brand engine enamel it's excellent, and it comes in satin. In fact they do a whole range of exhaust stuff as well. When I had my bevel...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 22:14
Replies: 23
Views: 4,740
Posted By shmoki
Maybe you start saving Rob.... Then you sell me...

Maybe you start saving Rob.... Then you sell me all the trick stuff of your strada..
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Feb-2005, 12:02
Replies: 18
Views: 4,610
Posted By shmoki
I bought some touchup paint from this guy on Ebay...

I bought some touchup paint from this guy on Ebay -> http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BIKECOLOURS

He is in the UK and has the paint codes for all the Ducati range including 888's. My bike has the original...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 09:25
Replies: 14
Views: 3,386
Posted By shmoki
Crikey, I only did two full turns out on my...

Crikey, I only did two full turns out on my adjusters and the bike now turns very nicely indeed. This would be interesting to go this far out, if anyone does let me know what you think...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Feb-2005, 23:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,910
Posted By shmoki
I want to know where the dirt is? I won't be...

I want to know where the dirt is? I won't be sending any pics until I steam clean my bike now.... ;)
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2005, 03:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,486
Posted By shmoki
IMHO the 888 is probably the best all round...

IMHO the 888 is probably the best all round Ducati made in the last 15 years. I am sure it will become one of the most desirable Ducs to have in the future. The simplest way to justify this is to get...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 11:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,398
Posted By shmoki
996 engine from monster or st4s will fit, I think...

996 engine from monster or st4s will fit, I think however the single sided swingarm cases are a different diameter where the swingarm pivot goes...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 11:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By shmoki
Post 92 frame pictured below. This is off an SPO...

Post 92 frame pictured below. This is off an SPO and is steel. It has the loops for pivot tank, exhaust brackets are further back, and the cross brace is raised and flat to allow for seat unit to be...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 11:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By shmoki
Pre 92 frame picture below, this is the one I...

Pre 92 frame picture below, this is the one I have, exhaust bracket further forward and tube is flat then turns up, bolt down tank support and cross brace level with frame rails. This will fit any...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Feb-2005, 13:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,541
Posted By shmoki
Very interested, been trying to do the same here...

Very interested, been trying to do the same here in Oz. Just can't get a frame.... Although I do have an sp3 frame.....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Jan-2005, 01:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,258
Posted By shmoki
Hi Rob, Got it in 1, read a very complimentary...

Hi Rob,

Got it in 1, read a very complimentary article on the standard pipes on the st4 when fitted to the 888. I've can't afford a spag system, and thought a 45mm set of an st4 with a slight change...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Jan-2005, 06:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,258
Posted By shmoki
Standard Headers

Hi,

Was wondering if anyone in here has a set of standard st4 headers for sale?

Thanks.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Dec-2004, 05:18
Replies: 0
Views: 2,433
Posted By shmoki
851/888 Bits

I am in the process of dismanteling a 92 851, ie the one with the same frame as the 888. I still have most parts minus the front end. Bike was not a wreck, just a project that I have moved on from....
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