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Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2010, 00:10
Replies: 8
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Posted By RightSaidFred
I know this reply is ages after, but I have one...

I know this reply is ages after, but I have one if you're still after one?
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jun-2007, 04:01
Replies: 125
Views: 71,976
Posted By RightSaidFred
What you got in mind bud? Would be cool to do...

What you got in mind bud? Would be cool to do another.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jun-2007, 22:50
Replies: 125
Views: 71,976
Posted By RightSaidFred
Guilty :) Story is I wanted a black one, to be...

Guilty :)

Story is I wanted a black one, to be different (there's always one eh...), managed to source another set of bodywork to paint, my original mint red panels are residing in the loft! Does...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Jun-2007, 03:11
Replies: 125
Views: 71,976
Posted By RightSaidFred
Wonderful day out gentlemen, thank you all for...

Wonderful day out gentlemen, thank you all for turning out. Special award goes to our master of ceremonies, RobB, for organising it all with almost military precision. Thanks to Paul and Ian for...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Dec-2006, 23:19
Replies: 125
Views: 71,976
Posted By RightSaidFred
1. Rob 888 2. Beancounter 851SP3 3. Monty-1078...

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 05:52
Replies: 19
Views: 3,575
Posted By RightSaidFred
** quietly removes anorak of pedantry and...

** quietly removes anorak of pedantry and consigns it to the bin. Then grabs outdoor coat and leaves the room **
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Nov-2006, 17:34
Replies: 19
Views: 3,575
Posted By RightSaidFred
Adorning myself with the 'Jacket of Pedantry', or...

Adorning myself with the 'Jacket of Pedantry', or is it the 'Anorak of Minutiae', I can never decide...but first i'm pretty sure the RC45 had 17 inch wheels, it was only the blade that started life...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Nov-2006, 17:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,947
Posted By RightSaidFred
Hello and welcome. A pint of Creme de Menth,...

Hello and welcome. A pint of Creme de Menth, thanks.
My comisserations in advance for the inevitable aggrivation you will undoubtedly receive along with T8 custodianship, but if you can keep it just...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Nov-2006, 03:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,677
Posted By RightSaidFred
Inches? That's in old money! Not showing your age...

Inches? That's in old money! Not showing your age there Rob are you?!
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Nov-2006, 03:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,892
Posted By RightSaidFred
Excellent, thanks. Some more stuff to try. I...

Excellent, thanks. Some more stuff to try. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, i'll let you know what it was in the end.
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 17:18
Replies: 21
Views: 6,052
Posted By RightSaidFred
Ah go on Rob, get your wallet out, you tight...

Ah go on Rob, get your wallet out, you tight git...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 13:59
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
Rob. You have too much spare time methinks...Do...

Rob. You have too much spare time methinks...Do you do any work at all??!!
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 13:58
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
Buggeration. I meant to post this in the 'What...

Buggeration. I meant to post this in the 'What you doing over winter' thread. But failed miserably. Arse.
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 07:50
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
Hm didn't work. Guess the server is 'Suzuki...

Hm didn't work. Guess the server is 'Suzuki proof.'
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 07:46
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
Since mine broke down last weekend and then got...

Since mine broke down last weekend and then got damaged by the recovery people, I think this winter i'll be mostly setting fire to mine and getting the GSXR out!!

Ok, ok only joking (tin hats on and...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Oct-2006, 07:35
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
Jools, yeah that's it! MCN! Knew i'd seen it...

Jools, yeah that's it! MCN! Knew i'd seen it before.
Can't make up my mind bout the frame. Either way, bold move by the owner to personalise the bike. It's a shall - I - shan't I decision, that's for...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Oct-2006, 01:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,893
Posted By RightSaidFred
What's that hanging on the wall??! :confused:...

What's that hanging on the wall??! :confused: :confused: :D
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 23:48
Replies: 21
Views: 5,357
Posted By RightSaidFred
This is one of ours...

...isn't it? Can't remember whose it was tho. C'mon own up!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-DUCATI-RED_W0QQitemZ120045515393QQihZ002QQcategoryZ9919QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2006, 19:29
Replies: 32
Views: 12,266
Posted By RightSaidFred
Yep agree with most of you too. 851 all day long....

Yep agree with most of you too. 851 all day long. 9xx shape bikes are pretty common, by that I mean you'll always get some at a meet. 8xx you just don't see them, and ESPECIALLY not the SP's. Even my...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 01:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,892
Posted By RightSaidFred
Thankyoouu! :D

Thankyoouu! :D
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Oct-2006, 04:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,892
Posted By RightSaidFred
I'll go over all the connectors tomorrow. Don't...

I'll go over all the connectors tomorrow. Don't think it's a blocked filter as this was renewed this year, and the pump is just dead as a dodo, makes no noise at all.
I was hoping someone would tell...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 16:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,892
Posted By RightSaidFred
Help required plus a sorry tale...

She let me down last night. For the first time in 2 years so can't complain. Non starter. I'm pretty sure it's something to do with the fuel pump. When you turn on the ignition and kill switch, the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Oct-2006, 19:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By RightSaidFred
Mate of mine had an Italjet 180cc thing, which...

Mate of mine had an Italjet 180cc thing, which had also had a load of tuning and...nitrous. It was motorbike fast. And just about the best laugh. But the brakes from 90 mph? :o :o :o :o :o :
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 10-Oct-2006, 19:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Posted By RightSaidFred
Cripes! :eek: :eek: :eek: What's the story...

Cripes! :eek: :eek: :eek:

What's the story behind this?
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Oct-2006, 19:55
Replies: 1
Views: 1,453
Posted By RightSaidFred
I'll have it. PM on it's way.

I'll have it. PM on it's way.
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Oct-2006, 04:58
Replies: 11
Views: 3,842
Posted By RightSaidFred
It went for 1750 in the end. Good price I...

It went for 1750 in the end. Good price I thought. They do hold their money !
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2006, 01:33
Replies: 11
Views: 3,842
Posted By RightSaidFred
Heheh, yeah it's not really so bad at 4000 per...

Heheh, yeah it's not really so bad at 4000 per year is it. It's nice to see one being used instead of shut away like a 'Living Doll..' eh lads. Eh. ;)

I fancy an older 851, might be tempted to take...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Oct-2006, 05:06
Replies: 11
Views: 3,842
Posted By RightSaidFred
851 with starship mileage on eeeebay

Used for touring on the continent? Was he mad? :o :o :o...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2006, 19:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,981
Posted By RightSaidFred
Vince. Tip of the hat to your succinct...

Vince. Tip of the hat to your succinct observation. Was the same for me, went to the Popham megameet a couple of weeks back and every person with an 888 I met said, Hello, i'm such - and - such, and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2006, 13:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,643
Posted By RightSaidFred
Bloody Kids...

Bloody Kids...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2006, 13:32
Replies: 48
Views: 10,777
Posted By RightSaidFred
Jeff, My Mum has an Omega which is still going...

Jeff,

My Mum has an Omega which is still going strong at 55 years old. A chap at work retired the other day at 63, his omega was also still going strong which his parents bought him as an 18th...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2006, 12:03
Replies: 14
Views: 3,981
Posted By RightSaidFred
Now just look here one minute... I am definitely...

Now just look here one minute... I am definitely *pauses for a second to adjust suspender belt* not Gay in any way ok? Mind you, I wouldn't mind discussing what it's like to go full pelt with a...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2006, 10:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,981
Posted By RightSaidFred
Talking Heheh some good replies there. And I must say...

Heheh some good replies there. And I must say you're all obsessed scary bas**rds to log onto a bl**dy motorbike forum at 9 o'clock on a Saturday morning! Haven't you got families, shopping, DIY and...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2006, 09:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,981
Posted By RightSaidFred
Username poll

Good morning fellow 'Ducatisti' and especially the T8 appreciation society!

As I post on here the most, though i'd put this one to you all, not strictly an 888 query, but humour me.

It's my...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Sep-2006, 06:36
Replies: 13
Views: 4,144
Posted By RightSaidFred
Yep, I bought one of these a year or so back,...

Yep, I bought one of these a year or so back, it's brill. Looks rather nice too, got a silver one.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Sep-2006, 02:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By RightSaidFred
For what it's worth...takes a bit of practice, I...

For what it's worth...takes a bit of practice, I guess years of doing it with racebikes helps, but I do this. Make sure the bike's on a reasonably level surface. Engage a gear. Standing on the left...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Aug-2006, 19:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,207
Posted By RightSaidFred
Funnily enough I just bought one of those factory...

Funnily enough I just bought one of those factory racing frames from Gianni Corse on ebay. It's a handy little part albeit 25 quid for a square strip of metal, but it saves cutting the lid or worse...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Aug-2006, 00:37
Replies: 24
Views: 5,665
Posted By RightSaidFred
I'd like 4 please. Thanks Lyndsay.

I'd like 4 please.

Thanks
Lyndsay.
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Aug-2006, 03:59
Replies: 20
Views: 5,043
Posted By RightSaidFred
Yep, it was really good to see so many 888's...

Yep, it was really good to see so many 888's considering the weather was a bit ropey. I was evn lucky enough to pick up a rusty but useable double reverse neutralising radius integrator for my 1967...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2006, 12:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By RightSaidFred
Jeez, 20mm fork drop AND jack up bolts?? You...

Jeez, 20mm fork drop AND jack up bolts?? You won't need to even touch the bars to get it to turn, just use 'The Force!'

I'd bring the forks back to either level or 5mm. Mine are level and it's just...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Aug-2006, 03:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,201
Posted By RightSaidFred
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2006, 03:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,185
Posted By RightSaidFred
A wild turkey and coke? Angry dinner followed by...

A wild turkey and coke? Angry dinner followed by drugs?? Should be a good night! :o)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 02:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,201
Posted By RightSaidFred
No, no no. The title is MGB ROASTER, not...

No, no no. The title is MGB ROASTER, not roadster, and roasting is when you get hold of some dolly and between the two of you, you.....oh, never mind. It's a favourite one with footballers in hotel...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Aug-2006, 06:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,201
Posted By RightSaidFred
Question Is there really room in there for 2 guys and a gal?

:confused: :devil:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1971-Tax-Exempt-MG-ROASTER_W0QQitemZ330015572757QQihZ014QQcategoryZ29757QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Aug-2006, 03:14
Replies: 21
Views: 4,185
Posted By RightSaidFred
PB is great again these days I reckon. It used to...

PB is great again these days I reckon. It used to be the reference bible then lost it's way and became a silly boys w**k mag for a while.
Anyway I wrote to them last month and got *Star Letter*
I've...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Aug-2006, 03:04
Replies: 20
Views: 5,043
Posted By RightSaidFred
So is it a definite for meet at Alton cafe?

So is it a definite for meet at Alton cafe?
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Aug-2006, 03:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,673
Posted By RightSaidFred
Dave It's probably not worth the trip to Italy,...

Dave
It's probably not worth the trip to Italy, i've had my Strada for 2 years now and in that time i've seen about 4 or 5 good SP's come up for sale, so if I were you i'd wait for a good UK bike to...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Aug-2006, 23:38
Replies: 20
Views: 5,043
Posted By RightSaidFred
Rob, chaps. Would love to come to this seeing as...

Rob, chaps.

Would love to come to this seeing as I didn't make Cornerspeed. Due to a huge upheaval and change in circumstances, I now live in Winchester, not too far from Alton and Popham and it...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2006, 02:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,791
Posted By RightSaidFred
It's the silly money show...

Fancy breaking them lovely red bikes for spares..?? :o
I paid less for my FG9050's and they came with yokes with Sp4 numbered rivet plate, and spindle...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jul-2006, 10:19
Replies: 103
Views: 20,915
Posted By RightSaidFred
Guess what? Got the forks in. Went to start her,...

Guess what? Got the forks in. Went to start her, battery deadsville. No problem says I, i'll jump it from this spare battery. Still nothing. No spark. There's an alarm on it which is chief suspect...
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