Forum: New User Introductions 01-Dec-2011, 19:29 |
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Forum: New User Introductions 30-Nov-2011, 20:25 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,277 Been a long time! Its been six years since my Last post, I had an old 888sp4 which I had for a few years and loved it. I had to flog it to pay for my wedding which was a bit of a kick in the spuds. Had a few bikes... |
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2005, 19:22 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,801 Cris is the new owner of a mint SP4, hope he... Cris is the new owner of a mint SP4, hope he looks after it!! Many thanks for all the info and advice, I have to keep reminding myself I have not just sold the bike of my dreams I am gaining a... |
Forum: 851 / 888 07-May-2005, 11:08 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,801 888 SP4 for sale I have decided due to my impending marrage to sell the sp4, It will be going on the open market next week. The bike has just pased 26k kilometers, Just had a £550 full 12K mile service at... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-May-2005, 20:50 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 17-Apr-2005, 14:18 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,149 Front Discs for SP4 I was out on the bike this morning, had to brake hard from approx 100+ MPH and noticed a judder from the front brakes, I assume one or both are warped. I am booked onto my next track day on 3rd May... |
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2005, 20:06 |
Replies: 1 Views: 2,488 Touching Up Hello all, it has been around a month since my last look at the board, I have been running about like a blue arsed fly setting up a new dept at work, etc I am now happy with the SP, all the... |
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Apr-2005, 21:01 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,511 Nat Give me a U2U when you recieve the Number... Nat Give me a U2U when you recieve the Number 1's , I have an SP4 with no number on the fairing and I need one. Just out of interest, the lad who sold me the bike is dropping off the original... |
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2005, 21:38 |
Replies: 2 Views: 1,828 new licence rules Hi all , just need some advice I was just wondering if anyone knows the rules for newly qualified bike riders, A mate of mine is coming up to stay over the weekend. He does not own a bike but I... |
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Mar-2005, 22:43 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 22-Mar-2005, 22:39 |
Replies: 27 Views: 5,306 Ducati John in Leeds is an excellent mechanic,... Ducati John in Leeds is an excellent mechanic, who runs an 851, used to spanner for a BSB team, very reasonable prices, or better still if you could get the bike down to Cornersped near Nottingham... |
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Mar-2005, 21:16 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 18-Mar-2005, 17:01 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2005, 21:31 |
Replies: 14 Views: 3,041 Jasper, How does it handle on the road, those... Jasper, How does it handle on the road, those pressures seem a bit low, I had 32 in the front michelin when i took it out for a blast and it seemed soft and the low speed stability was poor. Maybe... |
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2005, 21:14 |
Replies: 14 Views: 3,041 Looks like I am going for the Pirellis... Looks like I am going for the Pirellis then! Jasper, What profile and width and pressures do you run on the SP5? Simon [Edited on 15-3-2005 by simon foster:roll: [Edited on 15-3-2005 by simon... |
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2005, 13:38 |
Replies: 14 Views: 3,041 SP4 What Tyres Hi all What tyres would you recommend fitting to the 888 SP4, It has currently got Michelin Hi Sports fitted, which are at least 5 years old and I am sure they are passed their best. I have a CBR... |
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Mar-2005, 20:27 |
Replies: 1 Views: 2,310 SP4 pictures req\'d Does any one have any photos of a bog standard 888 SP4? I have just got the bike back from ItalSport and have removed all the non standard stickers and want it to look as it came out of the... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2005, 18:56 |
Replies: 11 Views: 3,418 Getting there now I have just cracked open a cold beer, to try to warm myself up. Spent all day, freezing my ******** off sorting out MOT, Tax, removing and fitting new stickers(thanks Nat), polishing it up, and... |
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2005, 15:43 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 04-Mar-2005, 21:19 |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,368 Its back!! I have just ridden my newly freshened up SP4 for the first time, well ridden it back from ItalSport in Bury to home. The bike is phenominal, power everywhere!, KAIS have sorted the suspension, they... |
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2005, 12:11 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2005, 22:05 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2005, 21:40 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2005, 21:33 |
Replies: 23 Views: 4,644 Jasper I will be starting on the "Tarting... Jasper I will be starting on the "Tarting it up" phase as soon as it comes back from Italsport, my boy sat on the back of it pretending to ride pillion and has cracked the seat unit, it has now got... |
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Feb-2005, 20:36 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 21:21 |
Replies: 23 Views: 4,644 Oh yes, I want to pull the arse out of it this... Oh yes, I want to pull the arse out of it this summer, then I need the money for a trip that a few mates are planning. Riding down to Russia on a big "Trailie", hopefully a Multistr**** and then... |
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 21:16 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 20:36 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 19:27 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 19:15 |
Replies: 23 Views: 4,644 HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE AN SP4? Just wondering how many SP4's are out there and what mod's you have done/would recommend:eureka: Simon [Edited on 24-2-2005 by simon foster] |
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Feb-2005, 18:52 |
Replies: 18 Views: 4,530 I ordered the paint from e-bay yesterday at... I ordered the paint from e-bay yesterday at lunchtime, it was delivered today. Fantastic service from bike colours, still have not got the SP4 back from Kais yet, it is then going to Ital Sport for... |
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Feb-2005, 14:02 |
Replies: 18 Views: 4,530 Cheers Shmoki, I ordered some today. Seems a... Cheers Shmoki, I ordered some today. Seems a bit ironic that you are telling me this from the other side of the world when they are based less than 20 mins drive from my front door! Regards Simon |
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 18:47 |
Replies: 18 Views: 4,530 Touch Up Paint Any idea where I can get some Ducati red touchup paint? The stone chips and small battle scars on the fairing have been badly touched up with a different shade of red and it looks grim. Simon |
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Feb-2005, 22:23 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 21-Feb-2005, 20:43 |
Replies: 13 Views: 3,213 Foggy/Rutter 888 For Sale A little bird has told me that the 888 that Rutter won the North West 200 and Foggy made his name on is coming up for sale again. It is going through the auctions in Stafford, run by Bonhams, at the... |
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2005, 17:31 |
Replies: 1 Views: 2,132 rear brake switch Does the SP4 series have a rear brake light switch? Mine does not seem to have one and its nearly MOT time for the first time. There is a part of the wiring loom hanging down near the rear shock,... |
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2005, 16:00 |
Replies: 9 Views: 2,887 Rob, My bike is with KAIS at the moment having... Rob, My bike is with KAIS at the moment having the suspension sorted, I get it back on Monday or Tuesday night. If you are not sorted by then I will get some photos over to you. Sorry I can not help... |
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 15:32 |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,399 I will let you know next weekend. I just got my... I will let you know next weekend. I just got my 888 a few weeks ago and I have still to ride it . I paid a lot for it and it needs work, I could have easily got a 996 for the same money but for me... |
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Feb-2005, 22:28 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 22:20 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 22:12 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 16-Feb-2005, 20:13 |
Replies: 47 Views: 9,787 SP4, just needs "Freshening Up",... SP4, just needs "Freshening Up", suspension being done this weekend,new softer springs, lighter oil etc, Off for a full 12K service, new belts, shimming up next weekend, MOT soon after (if I can... |
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 23:19 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 23:18 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 23:17 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 21:57 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,352 I took some photos of the new SP today, if... I took some photos of the new SP today, if someone can explain how to get the damn photos off my hard drive and onto the web you could see it. I still cant believe how rare this bike is (I Just got... |
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 11:07 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,352 How many of each SP model Does anyone have any idea how many of the SP series the factory produced to homologate the 888 into the WSB series. SP2,3,4+5 I have number 193 of the SP4, which is all good and well but of how... |
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 15:00 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 14:49 |
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Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2005, 21:25 |
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