Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Oct-2006, 19:28 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Oct-2006, 15:29 |
Replies: 10 Views: 1,598 I'd suspect that the front brake microswitch... I'd suspect that the front brake microswitch (under the master cylinder) is sticking, give it a clean with some switch cleaner or WD40.......I've had an SS that did the same thing come MOT time! |
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Oct-2006, 23:50 |
Replies: 15 Views: 3,969 851Neil, hasn't yours got an SP4... 851Neil, hasn't yours got an SP4 linkage?.......Seem to remember you said something about it when I saw the bike....I believe that there is some difference Strada to SP4 to the top of the linkage... |
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Oct-2006, 11:08 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2006, 18:19 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,636 You could try wiring the pump directly to the... You could try wiring the pump directly to the battery to see if it turns. I've had it with a car where I had voltage at the pump, but it wouldn't work, it was down to the inability to supply current... |
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2006, 18:16 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 21:57 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 21:55 |
Replies: 16 Views: 2,571 Thought I'd press the awld girl into service... Thought I'd press the awld girl into service whilst the weather was good! Currently on 6-2 shift, so I don't think the neighbours appreciate the Sil Motors at 5:30 but what can they do, I'm away... |
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 22:36 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 18:09 |
Replies: 6 Views: 1,517 Info on brake master cylinder reservoirs... I seem to remember a thread a long time ago in which there were a few tasty options for mounting both the clutch and brake reservoirs on the top yolk.......but I can't find it, or any pictures. Any... |
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 18:05 |
Replies: 16 Views: 2,571 I have to say, I rode the 851 on Friday for the... I have to say, I rode the 851 on Friday for the first time in a long while and by the end of the ride home I thought I couldn't live with it - pain in knees, legs feet and hands. But, having hoiked... |
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 08:55 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jun-2006, 21:23 |
Replies: 10 Views: 2,096 I went from a '94 900SS to a '93 851, to be... I went from a '94 900SS to a '93 851, to be honest the 851 handles much better than the SS, but it feels heavier to ride. The engine on the 851 pulls a lot harder towards the top end (about the same... |
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2006, 14:54 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 06-Feb-2006, 14:36 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 06-Feb-2006, 14:35 |
Replies: 10 Views: 2,375 I think the Ricambi panels are only £35 a side,... I think the Ricambi panels are only £35 a side, and you can get the race style centre piece (with no headlight), saw a Buell once with the headlight tucked behind the screen......looked good (for a... |
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Feb-2006, 09:55 |
Replies: 10 Views: 2,375 Neil, Think your tank's the earlier bolted on... Neil, Think your tank's the earlier bolted on type......wish I'd known about the fairing tho! Nat, could you v2v me a price for the strada tank (but I think it may be a bit much.....as you say I was... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2006, 20:11 |
Replies: 10 Views: 2,375 Panels & Tank Evening Gents, Does anyone happen to have a full fairing set and tank lying around? (kinda strange things to have lying around I know.....) Doesn't matter about gravel rash as I plan on getting them... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2006, 12:05 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 03-Feb-2006, 18:23 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 09-Dec-2005, 16:54 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2005, 08:47 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 31-Aug-2005, 20:47 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 30-Aug-2005, 18:43 |
Replies: 25 Views: 3,061 Looks like SP silencers........could be quite... Looks like SP silencers........could be quite expensive to get the headers as well! You could always take them to your local metal bashers, so long as they do nice stainless ductwork they might be... |
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Aug-2005, 19:04 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,346 Don't think you can buy them separately, as as... Don't think you can buy them separately, as as they're crimped on (I found that out too) they must not be replaceable......I managed to polish mine up, and they haven't corroded yet! The last set I... |
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Aug-2005, 09:56 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2005, 21:22 |
Replies: 6 Views: 1,405 Paul, I've just measured it, and mine doesn't... Paul, I've just measured it, and mine doesn't seem to be very long at 830mm (approx) between crimped fittings, let me know if it's about the same, and what you're after for it and I'll stick summik... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2005, 14:55 |
Replies: 6 Views: 1,405 Speedo Cable - Wanted Has anyone got a spare, JHP said they can't get one?!?!? And my bike's orf the road without it! |
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jun-2005, 09:52 |
Replies: 15 Views: 1,834 Nat, Can you put me down for a LH & RH air... Nat, Can you put me down for a LH & RH air conveyor and the remaining toolkit. Let me know how much postage is, and I'll stick a cheque in the post. I think I've still got your address. Thanks Neil |
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jun-2005, 09:54 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jun-2005, 09:52 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 21-Jun-2005, 09:53 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 20-May-2005, 09:51 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-May-2005, 09:54 |
Replies: 23 Views: 2,645 SP Prices One of my mates has offered me his '94 916SP as a P/X for my '93 851 + cash.......anyone know what sort of cash the SP would go for anyway. It's not mint, but it's nice from memory, probably around... |
Forum: 851 / 888 14-May-2005, 12:43 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,054 Think the 888 was in MCN this... Think the 888 was in MCN this week.....£3995!.......Dunno if the bloke selling it couldn't stop the ad or what, sounds like he didn't get what he wanted for it tho..... |
Forum: 851 / 888 09-May-2005, 09:42 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,093 si, cold n blustery north east - we'll have to... si, cold n blustery north east - we'll have to arrange something when it stops hailstoning at random times......nice morning, then it chucks it down and pelts you with ice........can't tell I was... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-May-2005, 09:46 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 25-Apr-2005, 14:42 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Apr-2005, 21:39 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Apr-2005, 21:34 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 23-Apr-2005, 20:05 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 29-Mar-2005, 14:42 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 28-Mar-2005, 09:13 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 23-Mar-2005, 20:20 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 23-Mar-2005, 14:56 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 21-Mar-2005, 08:52 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2005, 14:46 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,093 Thanks very much for the offer Jasper! Much... Thanks very much for the offer Jasper! Much appreciated! But the bike's with the mechanic, and he reckons that the crank isn't bent but the sprag clutch is broken (as suspected) didn't think 2.5hours... |
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2005, 14:37 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 14-Mar-2005, 14:29 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 12-Mar-2005, 18:20 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,348 Pillion Seat Cover - Wanted...it flew off! Got the 851 back together (see generator basket nut saga) went out for the first ride got back.......pillion seat cover gone AWOL! This isn't a good start for me:sniff: Does anyone have a spare one... |