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Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2007, 08:33
Replies: 22
Views: 5,726
Posted By loony888
actually, it's easier turning the sp5 into a race...

actually, it's easier turning the sp5 into a race bike than turning the strada into an sp5. for a start, the sp5 and corsa shared the same cases, frame and injectors/throttle bodies. the core bits...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jan-2007, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,944
Posted By loony888
true, the early SBK rules dictated the mufflers...

true, the early SBK rules dictated the mufflers had to be attached in two positions (wtf???) but that was changed later on. my spaghetti has std road nozzles so i guess they came with all sorts.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jan-2007, 10:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,944
Posted By loony888
no, the early spaghetti systems had the longer...

no, the early spaghetti systems had the longer outlet nozzles. they look like proper 888 stuff to me.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jan-2007, 09:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,441
Posted By loony888
for tapered roller bearings, you really want to...

for tapered roller bearings, you really want to stick with either SKF or TIMKEN. both are excellent brands with a solid reputation for quality taper bearings, avoid cheap jap rubbish like ntn or nsk,...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Dec-2006, 12:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,862
Posted By loony888
switchblock???

g,day all, would anybody have a LHS switchblock they will sell for my 888?
i need a euro type one with the headlight on/off switch as i have a smaller battery now and might need the extra charge by...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Dec-2006, 11:22
Replies: 22
Views: 5,726
Posted By loony888
from what i've seen there are SP3 and SP4 models,...

from what i've seen there are SP3 and SP4 models, the SPS and SP5 though are hotter still. and that's where the emissions trouble is. doesn't mean nobody imported one privately though...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Dec-2006, 09:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,392
Posted By loony888
**** me!! phil has power in his...

**** me!! phil has power in his "secret" place!!
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Dec-2006, 09:31
Replies: 22
Views: 5,726
Posted By loony888
the sp5 with the sps motor would not get through...

the sp5 with the sps motor would not get through the emission tests in the u.s, so they sent the SPO to homologate it for AMA superbikes. basically it's a strada with a steel single seat subframe,...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Dec-2006, 10:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,409
Posted By loony888
if the charging system isn't working properly,...

if the charging system isn't working properly, start there, these bikes will not run well with a low battery and/or poor charging circuit. check the voltage across the terminals at 3000 rpm, should...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Dec-2006, 12:03
Replies: 11
Views: 3,409
Posted By loony888
first things to check would be the fuel filter,...

first things to check would be the fuel filter, then, or maybe first as it's free, check for kinked breather lines under the tank. if you get a large burst of air when you open the tank, a breather...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Dec-2006, 09:13
Replies: 24
Views: 6,276
Posted By loony888
Talking it's not only rob who will be delighted to hear...

it's not only rob who will be delighted to hear that! i bought my system about 18 months ago and the amount of dust on and in the box was amazing, i reckon i paid an extra $10 freight for the weight...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Dec-2006, 11:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,329
Posted By loony888
yes, the 900SS ones are the same as the showa...

yes, the 900SS ones are the same as the showa equiped 851's and the 888 strada. if you can get a pair off a later model SS, as in 96 and 97 being the last of the old shape, i think they are the same...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Dec-2006, 13:01
Replies: 24
Views: 6,276
Posted By loony888
it was too bloody hot! besides, i couldn't have a...

it was too bloody hot! besides, i couldn't have a drink cos i had to drive so i said g,day and went to the pub for the arvo.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Dec-2006, 11:31
Replies: 24
Views: 6,276
Posted By loony888
i fitted a battery tray from a corsa that i got...

i fitted a battery tray from a corsa that i got from corsa consultants, takes a S4R battery perfectly. here's a pic.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Nov-2006, 10:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,392
Posted By loony888
where's phil???

anybody heard from phil911 recently?
if you read this phil, please e-mail me, i've lost your e-mail and i want to send you something.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Nov-2006, 10:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By loony888
of course!!

of course!!
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Nov-2006, 08:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By loony888
i too have a close friend who owns a dealership,...

i too have a close friend who owns a dealership, and yes i know what NFI put them through, but some people should have sold up a long time ago as they have an obvious disrespect of customers in...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Nov-2006, 10:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,367
Posted By loony888
well there's dealers and then there's...

well there's dealers and then there's stealers.............
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Nov-2006, 08:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,193
Posted By loony888
don't forget to mention when ordering that you...

don't forget to mention when ordering that you have a 748R. the slipper clutch takes a different pressure plate without the teeth on the back. other than that, the springs and cover are the same. oh...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Nov-2006, 08:21
Replies: 26
Views: 5,827
Posted By loony888
bull*cough*****

bull*cough*****
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Nov-2006, 00:16
Replies: 24
Views: 6,276
Posted By loony888
absolutely no idea!!

absolutely no idea!!
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Nov-2006, 12:29
Replies: 26
Views: 5,827
Posted By loony888
interesting............. although, it's hard...

interesting.............
although, it's hard enough getting a stea, whoops!, ahem, dealer, to show any interest in anything other than fleecing you of your cash, let alone offer anything as an...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Nov-2006, 08:55
Replies: 26
Views: 5,827
Posted By loony888
i fit a 916 type throttle with the fast idle to...

i fit a 916 type throttle with the fast idle to mine, had to use a 916 cable to make it work and also ditched the lever on the lhs bar.
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Nov-2006, 05:24
Replies: 26
Views: 5,827
Posted By loony888
that was the carbon fibre one, they recalled them...

that was the carbon fibre one, they recalled them and put alloy ones on cos if you rolled backwards and jumped on the back brake the rod bowed and broke.
i was under the impression all sp's had an...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Nov-2006, 11:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,667
Posted By loony888
yeah. that looks exactly like the lines on my...

yeah. that looks exactly like the lines on my marvics! my problem arised from a painter wet rubbing my wheels for paint and inadvertantly rubbing through the zinc di-chromate. neither the painter or...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2006, 10:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By loony888
grazie!!

grazie!!
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Nov-2006, 10:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,368
Posted By loony888
i'll try and post one!!

i'll try and post one!!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Nov-2006, 10:43
Replies: 21
Views: 4,667
Posted By loony888
without seeing them it would be hard for me to...

without seeing them it would be hard for me to say, but, brake fluid stain is on top of the paint, and obviously so, if the scribble like lines are UNDER the paint get em looked at. they are very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Nov-2006, 10:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,667
Posted By loony888
are the marchesini's alloy or magnesium? if they...

are the marchesini's alloy or magnesium?
if they are alloy, fine, paint or powder coat, either is an option.
if they are magnesium, be aware, they have a zinc di-chromate coating that protects the...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Nov-2006, 08:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,079
Posted By loony888
i also have a spare bum pad if needed. this is...

i also have a spare bum pad if needed. this is the sp3 type but will also work on pattern stuff for later bikes.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Nov-2006, 08:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By loony888
i run 15/39 with a D.I.D chain, renthal front...

i run 15/39 with a D.I.D chain, renthal front sprocket and ducati performance alloy rear sprocket. this set up has been on for 10000 klms and i rarely adjust it. lube it plenty though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Nov-2006, 10:03
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By loony888
see your radiator shop, they should be able to...

see your radiator shop, they should be able to sell you a fin comb.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2006, 06:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By loony888
hmm, "the hottest of days".......where?

hmm, "the hottest of days".......where?
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2006, 06:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,461
Posted By loony888
i just had my swingarm anodised black, my frame...

i just had my swingarm anodised black, my frame is also black (diamond mica) so i think it looks cool. stuffed if i can figure out how to post pics though..................
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Nov-2006, 08:50
Replies: 12
Views: 4,205
Posted By loony888
even though the swept volume will stay the same,...

even though the swept volume will stay the same, tuning the engine can, and does need more fuel/air to make more power. after all an engine is really only a pump and the more air you can get in the...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 10:48
Replies: 12
Views: 4,205
Posted By loony888
and this relates to what exactly? when my 888...

and this relates to what exactly? when my 888 makes 500hp and i have to figure out how to route a 4" pipe through my swingarm i might find something useful here, till then.........nah!
besides,...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 09:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,576
Posted By loony888
yup, weeveetwin is right on with this one, the...

yup, weeveetwin is right on with this one, the rc45 had 16" front and 17" rear, the rc30 had a 17"x 3" front with a 18"x5.5" rear.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 09:14
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By loony888
if neil can't help, i have a spare. cheers.

if neil can't help, i have a spare.
cheers.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 09:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,291
Posted By loony888
if neil can't help, i have a spare. cheers.

if neil can't help, i have a spare.
cheers.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Nov-2006, 03:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,636
Posted By loony888
can't confirm the number but a friendly reminder...

can't confirm the number but a friendly reminder for re-assembly, the left and right gold end caps are different, the lhs one has been machined to clear the sprocket nuts.
note, ignore me if you knew...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2006, 11:09
Replies: 17
Views: 4,644
Posted By loony888
i use the cpc ones with no problems, i chose them...

i use the cpc ones with no problems, i chose them cos i can get the genuine green ducati o-rings easily, i change these regularly and havn't had a leak.
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2006, 11:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,721
Posted By loony888
buy a set of the sps alloy plates. p.s, e-mail me...

buy a set of the sps alloy plates.
p.s, e-mail me willya, i've lost your e-mail.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Nov-2006, 11:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,022
Posted By loony888
get well soon jasper, and don't make any rash...

get well soon jasper, and don't make any rash decisions! it will seem like forever till your well enough to ride again, but in hindsight probably won't be long at all.
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Nov-2006, 07:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,892
Posted By loony888
if all else fails check your eprom is still...

if all else fails check your eprom is still fitting snug. as they sit upside down they can come loose, especially if you have replaced it. this happened to me and i had my bike in a million bits on...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2006, 08:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,024
Posted By loony888
that's the chap. thanks weeveetwin. paul.

that's the chap. thanks weeveetwin.
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2006, 08:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By loony888
if the pin to deck height is different i'd say...

if the pin to deck height is different i'd say you have pistons for a 916. they are the same diameter and very close to the 888 ones but for the pin/deck height. as the others have said, the best way...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 08:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,024
Posted By loony888
corsa consultants

hi all, my pooter had a meltdown (operator error!) and i lost the lot! can anybody post the e-mail address and phone no. for paul at corsa consultants please?
tia,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2006, 11:19
Replies: 96
Views: 33,788
Posted By loony888
yep, i have the piggyback chip, i also have...

yep, i have the piggyback chip, i also have mounted a VDO pressure guage permanently under the airbox, it's clamped to the reg and i can adjust it and see a constant pressure without having to plumb...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Oct-2006, 10:00
Replies: 23
Views: 4,807
Posted By loony888
as it's coming into summer here,(pretty much all...

as it's coming into summer here,(pretty much all year round,..ahem...) i'll be riding......lots. teehee
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2006, 09:58
Replies: 96
Views: 33,788
Posted By loony888
i did think of that, but hopefully getting it...

i did think of that, but hopefully getting it dynoed and having the PCIII set up in conjunction with the FIM ultimap chip we can sort it. from my one ride on a sp5 (admitedly it's been my only ride...
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