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Forum: 851 / 888 24-Nov-2006, 18:41
Replies: 26
Views: 5,827
Posted By fred888
Oh my god! An SP4 in the rain!! Are you mad!!! I...

Oh my god! An SP4 in the rain!! Are you mad!!!
I noticed the rear brake caliper sits on top of the swing arm. On my SP4 it's hung undeneath and secured with an alloy rod to the crankcases. Can anyone...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Oct-2006, 10:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By fred888
No. I bought a complete motor to replace the...

No.
I bought a complete motor to replace the devastated bottom end.
The failed crank was original to the SP4.

Fred
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 16:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By fred888
The bike suffered a snapped crank due to failing...

The bike suffered a snapped crank due to failing main bearings - at 70+mph!! - on a left hander!!!
Thankfully both heads and barrels were untouched as the crank went south.
I think the grub screw...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 13:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By fred888
Question 888sp4 - racing pistons bad idea?

Hi all,

I'm on the scrounge for some more expert advice.

My SP4 suffered a major blow up last year resulting in the bottom half of the engine being replaced with a donor motor.

New pistons were...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 19:18
Replies: 2
Views: 2,062
Posted By fred888
There's a hole in my T8!

Ok you guys, I need some advice! (from people that know)

My SP4 suffered a major blow up last year and to cut a long story short, the whole bottom end was replaced with a slightly used late 851...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 17:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,909
Posted By fred888
Question Samco Hoses - Why?

What makes these silicon hoses any better than standard ones?
And do they all come in that crappy blue colour?

Fred
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Aug-2006, 13:00
Replies: 22
Views: 5,611
Posted By fred888
851 thingy

Well done mate!

You can see beneath that bodywork lies a perfectly good 851.

£1800! - Bargain!!

P.S. ebay the 916 bits - you'll get a fair amount of dosh back.

Cheers
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Aug-2006, 12:41
Replies: 24
Views: 5,665
Posted By fred888
Sticker

I've got an SP4 that suffered some cack-handed handling by mechanics when the engine was being removed. Result - one destroyed screen.

I tried in vain to remove the sticker - heat, steam, white...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Aug-2006, 13:55
Replies: 24
Views: 5,665
Posted By fred888
Screen Sticker

Don't give it to him - give it to me!
I need one as well!

Aint it funny how a missing sticker can ruin an otherwise perfect bike!
Jap owners wouldn't be bothered.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 18:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By fred888
Thanks for the input guys. It does sound like the...

Thanks for the input guys.
It does sound like the engine was overfilled on the rebuild.
I'll change the filter and refill to between the marks and take it for a run to see what happens.

Cheers

Fred
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 12:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By fred888
I did check the breather but it seemed dry all...

I did check the breather but it seemed dry all around and the pipe clamp was tight.
I've noticed the oil level was still above the max. So I've emptied the sump completely and will refill with new...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 21:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By fred888
888SP4 Go Bang - picture

Here's the pic I mentioned in my text.
Somehow didn't go before. Bloody computers!
Waste of time!
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 21:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By fred888
888SP4 Go Bang!

I love Ducatis me! Even when they do blow up!
Some of you may remember my tale of woe regarding my SP4 that snapped it's crank last year (see pic).

I've since had the engine rebuilt using a very low...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 21:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,516
Posted By fred888
Termis

I understand that the only difference between carbon and ally termis is weight. You can replace the ally sleeves with carbon items (if you can find em - pair on ebay a few months ago) And also they...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Feb-2006, 19:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By fred888
851 bits

Yes, I did put them on Ebay but no takers.
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Feb-2006, 15:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By fred888
851 Bits for sale

I've got a set of 851 heads, cylinders and pistons for sale.
Anybody interested?

Background:

My SP4 blew big style - snapped crank! (see "aren't SP4's wonderful" 20-10-2005)

I found a replacement...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Feb-2006, 20:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By fred888
Pankl conrods

DOH!!
Why didn't I think of that?
Yep - magnet sticks - that'll be steel then?

Cheers!
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Feb-2006, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By fred888
SP4 Conrods steel or titanium?

I've got a couple of Pankl conrods from my SP4 and there's a question over what material they're made from. Steel or titanium? Can any of you eggheads help?

Mine are grey in colour (see pic) and...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Jan-2006, 22:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,749
Posted By fred888
I saw that! Too good to be true?? Maybe they...

I saw that!
Too good to be true??
Maybe they think that us Ducati freaks are so sad that we'll climb over ourselves in a frenzy to bid.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 17:06
Replies: 16
Views: 3,645
Posted By fred888
888 gearbox

Steve.

What I meant was:

I've only ridden the bike once - when I picked it up from the shop after the rebuild. It has new pistons and the bottom end is a pre 500 miler so I was riding half...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 16:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,645
Posted By fred888
888 gearbox

Steve,

You threw your message in just before I replied to Nat and answered my question before it was asked.

Who said there's no such thing as telepathy.

Fred
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jan-2006, 16:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,645
Posted By fred888
888 gearbox

You're probably right, but how would that affect a standard strada? When I rode my bike (with 851 box) home, top felt no different - but I was cruising due to the wind, snow, rain and hail I was...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jan-2006, 20:53
Replies: 16
Views: 3,645
Posted By fred888
888 gearbox

I have a complete 888sp4 gearbox.

I'm putting it on ebay next week but if you're interested I can take some pics and you can make me an offer.

My bike snapped it's crank a few months ago and I...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Dec-2005, 22:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,718
Posted By fred888
888 Pics

Here's a pic of my 888SP4.

This was taken a few days before she blew up!

Home again now after rebuild and looking GOOOOOOOD!!!

Cheers
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Dec-2005, 16:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,221
Posted By fred888
888 Screen

Doh!!

Have tried Ducati dealers - none available and discontinued part no.

Pattern part on Ebay but from Australia.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Dec-2005, 22:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,221
Posted By fred888
Wanted - 851/888 screen

Anyone have a replacement screen for 888?

Or any ideas on where I can find one?

I'm hoping to get an authentic Ducati one with the World Superbike badge at the front but will settle for pattern...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Oct-2005, 23:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,213
Posted By fred888
888 SP4 Kaboom!!!

I did notice that the engine felt more 'throbby' after the valves were adjusted, the throttle bodies balanced and new oil / filter.

My advice to anyone with a 888 is:
If the tone or feel of your...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2005, 22:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,213
Posted By fred888
Update to \'Aren\'t SP4s wonderful\'

Thanks for the words of support guys!
Some of you suggested the white smoke was water. Probably right but what happened was that the whole right hand casing was blown out (probably de-threading the...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 22:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By fred888
Aren\'t SP4\'s wonderful?

Thought I'd share a little story about my beautiful 92 888SP4!
I've always lusted after the SP4, ever since the salesman urged me to by one rather than the 888 Strada that I thought was a more...
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