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Forum: 851 / 888 09-Sep-2009, 16:37
Replies: 7
Views: 6,360
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Douglas, I've been away from this forum for...

Hi Douglas,
I've been away from this forum for some time and only just stumbled onto your post.
The alloy sbframe in itself saves a bit of weight, but when added to the fact that you've lost the...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 22:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, yeah wrong bolts holding the discs on? they...

Hi, yeah wrong bolts holding the discs on? they should have shallow heads to clear the speedo drive,normal allen heads are too deep but bolts sold on ebay are normally wrong! check these out.

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2006, 18:37
Replies: 33
Views: 5,294
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,the cams that Neil's use'd are old school race...

Hi,the cams that Neil's use'd are old school race cams,i belive 431 inlet +G exhaust,they are long duration and give away bottom end torque for big top end gain.
The cams on a 996RS are short...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Jun-2006, 20:53
Replies: 33
Views: 5,294
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Neil, So were the top figures achived using...

Hi Neil, So were the top figures achived using all 4 injectors?Bet that's a hoot to ride, doe's it tick over? and at what revs?

Steve R
Forum: 851 / 888 24-May-2006, 01:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, the ecu in aka.eric's picture is a p8,you...

Hi, the ecu in aka.eric's picture is a p8,you can tell this by the large "blob" of white silicon,that looks like a child has been playing with the toothpaste tube!
The p7 has no such "blob",it's...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,922
Posted By Mr. R
JHP are indeed the place to speak to,but you need...

JHP are indeed the place to speak to,but you need to know if your bike is fitted with a p7 or p8 ecu,as the chips can't swaped between the two.

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 20:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,443
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, surely you meant 3 bar for the pump? pressure...

Hi, surely you meant 3 bar for the pump? pressure reg' is set to that as standard on strada's and 4.5 bar on sps's.
I think the pump is capable of pumping 5 bar,as fitted to these dukes.

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-May-2006, 22:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, the 061 chip is a FIM chip, for a 916 strada...

Hi, the 061 chip is a FIM chip, for a 916 strada fitted with Termi's, it's fully adjustable to suit said bike!

You need to speak to Steve at MOTO-RAPIDO he will sort you out.

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 22:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
Posted By Mr. R
Sorry that should of said "you know it makes...

Sorry that should of said "you know it makes sense!"

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, I wouldn' want to fit a set of unknown...

Hi, I wouldn' want to fit a set of unknown quantity? mag wheels to my bike, what is the price you put on your neck? Bite the bullet and buy new,or buy alloy! You it makes sense!



Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2006, 20:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, I think the vented carbon mudgards look...

Hi, I think the vented carbon mudgards look sooooo tacky and sooooo last year ducky!

but thats just my 2p's worth, go for the solid one there the best imho!

Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-May-2006, 20:22
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By Mr. R
Most modern bikes run to about 110 before running...

Most modern bikes run to about 110 before running onto reserve, that's about how long your'e arse lasts! Fuel warning lights are very unreliable,set your trip meter when you fill up and start to look...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-May-2006, 19:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,016
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Phill, All i have is sheet of paper giving the...

Hi Phill, All i have is sheet of paper giving the air gap and what sae of oil to use when servicing the forks,same for my bevel forks they also work realy well.
Sorry i can't be of any more help,...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-May-2006, 19:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,910
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, I'm also interested in a carbon one. The...

Hi, I'm also interested in a carbon one.

The "92 851 strada came with a vee piece as standard, but without the cut out for the wheel to hit the front head. I haven't managed to hit it yet despite...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-May-2006, 20:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,016
Posted By Mr. R
Ah susspension the black art, over 30 years of...

Ah susspension the black art, over 30 years of riding,still can't get my head around it. Sent my forks to Ron Williams at Maxton,told my weight,bikes weight,type of wheels used etc and how the bike...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-May-2006, 19:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, got mine from Moto Louigi, better made and...

Hi, got mine from Moto Louigi, better made and stronger than dp version and half the price. Why not give him a bell?

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 09-May-2006, 20:34
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Phill was your racing bike fitted with a starter...

Phill was your racing bike fitted with a starter motor as standard ?


Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 20:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
Posted By Mr. R
Shazaam! Your post are always eDUCATIcational...

Shazaam!
Your post are always eDUCATIcational please have a look at the 851/888 board re: airbox i think Neil 851 could benefit from some of your knowledge.

Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 03-May-2006, 20:21
Replies: 49
Views: 7,018
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Neil, 125 miles i'm green with envy! it's 140+...

Hi Neil,
125 miles i'm green with envy! it's 140+ just to get to Bristol from here!
I'm up for the midlands meet, but would arrive the night before, just to rest these older than my years bones,so...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-May-2006, 22:07
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, V 2 supply an uprated set with a ratio of...

Hi, V 2 supply an uprated set with a ratio of 1.93i:1(29/56) that provide an 11% increase in load capabilty, also much lighter.If they have them in stock there service is very good.
Steve
Forum: 851 / 888 02-May-2006, 21:33
Replies: 49
Views: 7,018
Posted By Mr. R
Sat 8th July is ok by me, It's my birthday 49;)...

Sat 8th July is ok by me, It's my birthday 49;) my wife says I can go as a birthday pressie from her, fingers crossed the bikes going by then.
Steve.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-May-2006, 21:02
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Neil, both Phill and i agree on the difference...

Hi Neil, both Phill and i agree on the difference between the 888 + 916 type airbox systems.If you manage to build a completely sealed air box, then there should be a performance gain, providing it...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 23:26
Replies: 49
Views: 7,018
Posted By Mr. R
Hi there's also me DOC member down in s.e....

Hi there's also me DOC member down in s.e. cornwall if i get my "92 851/916sp'ish special on the road in time.However i think i would need a paramedic and overnight stay to get over a 500+mile...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 23:01
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Nice shot phill which i think backs up my point,...

Nice shot phill which i think backs up my point, as the rear of the airbox doesn't seal to the tank,but doe's allow a large volume of cool air to sit over the bellmouths.By the way i think the mesh...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 22:40
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Hi again,i vaguely remember the factory gianed 1...

Hi again,i vaguely remember the factory gianed 1 or 2 bhp,by raising the fuel tank of the frame by about 1".The airbox on these bikes isn't a pressurised unit like the 916,as it dosn't seal to the...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 21:21
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Oh by the way when the factory brought Pollen's...

Oh by the way when the factory brought Pollen's 888 to Plymouth uni it had no blanking plate on the front of the tank,if you held the throttle open you could see right down the inlet track on the...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2006, 21:13
Replies: 46
Views: 8,832
Posted By Mr. R
Hi Neil, Steve Robins here.Iv'e been trying to...

Hi Neil, Steve Robins here.Iv'e been trying to get my wife to post a picture for you,only to have Phill 911 to beat us to it,with his last post.This is the way i'm intending to go,i thought maybe an...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 10:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By Mr. R
Hi again,I painted the inside of my rear light...

Hi again,I painted the inside of my rear light black so it dosn't light up the number plate!purely so as not to dazzle the poor peaple behind,done this on most of my fast bikes for years,never failed...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 10:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By Mr. R
Hi deej, just run a wire from the live side of...

Hi deej, just run a wire from the live side of your fuse box,to the number plate bulb and another down to earth.Job done,10 mins tops. Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2006, 20:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,230
Posted By Mr. R
i've followed this debate for some time.I have...

i've followed this debate for some time.I have use'd most makes of chain over the years,I now use DID +EK top of the range kit with a scott oiler on my 8 valver with no problems! 6,000 miles chain...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Apr-2006, 20:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, deej i'm in Callington home Ginsters pastys...

Hi, deej i'm in Callington home Ginsters pastys (yea i know!), i'm running in my '79 900ss this weekend,so i might make it down to Paignton.I also have a '92 851 strada fitted with a tuned 916...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 21:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,756
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, make sure you degrease both the shaft and...

Hi, make sure you degrease both the shaft and nut, use loctite nutlock 242e or similar, then torque to the spec in the FACTORY manual (not sure what it is as my manual is not to hand) make sure you...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Apr-2006, 02:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,655
Posted By Mr. R
Genuine filter schmilter! use crossland's on my...

Genuine filter schmilter! use crossland's on my bikes,£2.65p same spec' as standard never had a problem,if bike leaks after change,just nip up by hand while still hot,remove filter with warm motor...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 01:10
Replies: 22
Views: 6,237
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,i may be wronge,but i think you need an...

Hi,i may be wronge,but i think you need an audible meens of warning a horn and after '85 the brake light must work off both the front +back brake levers,the rest can't be failed if not fitted.This...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Apr-2006, 00:14
Replies: 50
Views: 11,042
Posted By Mr. R
So is your bike just a starndard sp5,your own...

So is your bike just a starndard sp5,your own exhaust +power comm' or have you tuned the motor any further?This is a serious question,as my '92 strada 916 crank,pankl rods,v2 604 cams(996 sps),54mm...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 23:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,973
Posted By Mr. R
It was your comment "i don't want just...

It was your comment "i don't want just another red bike in the garage"that had me fooled!but really these are something special!and red doe's look the dogs nads.We don't want to scorch your...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 21:57
Replies: 28
Views: 3,973
Posted By Mr. R
NOOOO white wheels, don't even go there! I had...

NOOOO white wheels, don't even go there! I had them on my '92 Strada, the previous owner must have liked them. The first time you use the brakes they're covered in brake dust and when it rains...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2006, 11:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,it would cost £1,500-2,000 to have one made,by...

Hi,it would cost £1,500-2,000 to have one made,by someone who knows what they are doing.Under £350 don't sound that bad to me. Steve
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 20:37
Replies: 45
Views: 7,186
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,my name is Steve,I would buy you all a drink,...

Hi,my name is Steve,I would buy you all a drink, but i try not to drink with amatures! But hey thats not your'e fault! There are two schools of thought sell it,or if you have found a bike that suits...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Apr-2006, 14:02
Replies: 32
Views: 5,051
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,surely as the mains are only splash fed ,they...

Hi,surely as the mains are only splash fed ,they would survive a short run on the side.The bigends however being presure fed,wouldn't like being run on air,however as the oil pickup is on the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Apr-2006, 01:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mr. R
Hi, I've got one in the shed I won't use, it's...

Hi, I've got one in the shed I won't use, it's yours if you send me your address. Steve.:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2006, 13:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
Posted By Mr. R
Hi,I did this myself yesterday.There's a bleed...

Hi,I did this myself yesterday.There's a bleed screw on the top hose ,rear pot.Remove this and fill the rad until coolant runs out,replace allen screw and copper washer nip up tight.Then squeeze the...
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