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Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2004, 21:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,946
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I haven't done anyone a nice deal on my wheels...

I haven't done anyone a nice deal on my wheels yet, they're still attached to whats left of the 888!

I've also still got the Spondon cast iron floating discs attached to the front wheel if anyone is...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2004, 10:22
Replies: 2
Views: 2,754
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I've got a load of 888 parts listed on Ebay too...

I've got a load of 888 parts listed on Ebay too at the moment...search under queen_gravelpants

I'll be interested to see how much his wiring loom goes for as I've just stripped mine off
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2004, 14:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,362
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Blimey I'm sticking all my 888 panels on Ebay...

Blimey I'm sticking all my 888 panels on Ebay then and there was me thinking of selling one side for £100 !

[Edited on 5-9-2004 by Queen_gravelpants]
Forum: Monsters 04-Sep-2004, 19:52
Replies: 2
Views: 2,834
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I haven't done anymore to the bike unfortunately,...

I haven't done anymore to the bike unfortunately, not had the time.

I'm planning to trade it in for an S4R in the next few days so the cans will be up for sale if anyone is interested?

Will post a...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2004, 14:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Andrew The 8xx group can be found here ...

Andrew

The 8xx group can be found here

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ducati851/
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2004, 14:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Paul The rearsets on my 888 are really high...

Paul

The rearsets on my 888 are really high up/back.

As I still don't have any complete standard footrests for mine would you be interested in doing a swap?
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2004, 19:51
Replies: 3
Views: 2,525
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
My 888 came with loads of extras fitted, suppose...

My 888 came with loads of extras fitted, suppose it makes up for the fact it still doesn't run properly at least it looks nice! lol

Marchesini wheels
Carbon front mudguard and hugger and clutch...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2004, 11:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,288
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Very nice Jasper, nice to see another 888 on the...

Very nice Jasper, nice to see another 888 on the forum!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-May-2004, 21:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,401
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Very nice Ali, nice to see another Duke owner in...

Very nice Ali, nice to see another Duke owner in Rickmansworth!

Have you sent you a U2U re garages

Maybe see you down the Artichoke pub soon?
Forum: 851 / 888 10-May-2004, 09:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Looking good Nat Are you having the unit painted...

Looking good Nat

Are you having the unit painted plain red or having number boards/ white stripe?

Good idea about having underseat access too, I really must sort out fitting a single unit on mine...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-May-2004, 22:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,048
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Sparkin I've got the official workshop...

Sparkin I've got the official workshop manual on CD, I've done a copy for quite a few people on here.

Drop me a U2U with your address and you can buy me a beer at the next trackday or rideout :D
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-May-2004, 18:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,918
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
We still have 2 beds available if anyone is...

We still have 2 beds available if anyone is interested, not long to go now!

Come on guys and girls, a nice warm cosy bed and clean bathroom facilities all for £20 per night!
Forum: Monsters 01-May-2004, 17:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,834
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
New bike pics

Well I've finally got some pictures of my new Monster 900S ie

Had it a week now and have fitted hi level Marving aluminium cans which look and sound lovely and R&G crash protectors...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Apr-2004, 16:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,369
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Think I can put my hand up to being **** of the...

Think I can put my hand up to being **** of the week #2!

Working on my new monster today, fitting high level cans I had to undo the footrest bolts on both sides as you have to fit spacers.

What I...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Apr-2004, 23:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,820
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Thanks guys I've had so many different...

Thanks guys

I've had so many different lines of advice not sure where to start really!

I suppose its a case of flushing the system through again then stripping everything off, check the hoses...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Apr-2004, 23:47
Replies: 10
Views: 3,369
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Oh mate sorry to hear that, hope you didnt do too...

Oh mate sorry to hear that, hope you didnt do too much damage?

How did you get on with fitting the single seat then?
Forum: Monsters 26-Apr-2004, 17:45
Replies: 10
Views: 4,232
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
You sure? I've just tried again and the...

You sure?

I've just tried again and the front page is showing but with error mesages all the way down!
Forum: Monsters 26-Apr-2004, 17:28
Replies: 10
Views: 4,232
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I'm here too! I hope they get it fixed soon...

I'm here too!

I hope they get it fixed soon as I'm having all sorts of problems with the new bike and I need help! :(
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2004, 16:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,820
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Cooling problem

I've had a few problems with the bike over heating and running badly which I thought had been resolved.

Back in February I had the cooling system stripped and flushed through with high pressure...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Apr-2004, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
No joy on the monster front, a couple of...

No joy on the monster front, a couple of maybe's but they're just not shouting out 'buy me' if you know what I mean.

I'm seriously starting to consider that S4 at On Yer...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Apr-2004, 12:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
No Nat I'm not buying another 888, I WANT A...

No Nat I'm not buying another 888, I WANT A MONSTER!

The SP4's rather nice although I still think satin black will look better.
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2004, 08:59
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Maybe he crashes a lot so needs all these spare...

Maybe he crashes a lot so needs all these spare parts! :lol:

Yes the new colour scheme....satin black with the decals painted black gloss.

If you have a copy of the Ducati 851/888 performance...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Apr-2004, 14:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,787
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Welcome to the 888 family! Will definitely be...

Welcome to the 888 family!

Will definitely be at boxhill Sunday so look forward to seeing you there!

Nat, you coming on the 888?
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 04-Apr-2004, 10:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,918
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Seems I made a spelling mistake it's...

Seems I made a spelling mistake it's Cronkbourne Village NOT Cronkvill

Location is right though and the owners tell us its 20 minutes TO Douglas, can't comment on how long it takes to...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-Apr-2004, 12:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,918
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
2004 TT house share available

I've rented a house with my boyfriend on the outskirts of Douglas for 10 nights from 3 - 13 June.

The house has 2 bedrooms each with twin beds, at the moment we have one room, a guy from DSC is...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Apr-2004, 12:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Yeah I had noticed he buys everything,...

Yeah I had noticed he buys everything, maybe's he's building a 888 from Ebay parts! :lol:

He obviously has that software that puts in a bid right at the end, which I think spoils the fun...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2004, 14:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
It went for £77 in the end! I sat up til past...

It went for £77 in the end!

I sat up til past midnight waiting to put a bid in 2 minutes before the end, I was winning too £46.01 with a maximum bid of £75 to cover myself and 9 seconds to go some...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Mar-2004, 11:59
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Yeah looks like a right bit of tat, I...

Yeah looks like a right bit of tat, I wouldn't bother bidding on it again mate ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Mar-2004, 11:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,531
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
They're really nice...out of interest how...

They're really nice...out of interest how much did it cost you?
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Mar-2004, 11:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,896
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Ooooh nice, that'll go very nicely with the...

Ooooh nice, that'll go very nicely with the new colour scheme I'm planning in the summer...you know the one Nat :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2004, 10:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,996
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Found them, thanks! :D I tried looking on...

Found them, thanks! :D

I tried looking on M&P yesterday and couldn't find them, it's not the most user friendly site!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Mar-2004, 18:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,996
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Where can I get these?

Anyone know where I can buy these self tightening hose clips?

There's loads of them on my vfr400 holding the fuel lines and other hoses in place, as I'm now rebuilding it I'm finding...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Mar-2004, 19:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,635
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I only noticed the difference after looking at an...

I only noticed the difference after looking at an original 888 sales brochure.

At the moment I have an SP5 rear brake system and the standard footrests I've bought are off a 900ss so not sure...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Mar-2004, 16:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,635
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Rear brake master cylinder

I've finally pulled my finger out and bought some standard footrest hangers which I'll have in a few days.

It suddenly dawned on me this afternoon that the standard rear master cylinder is...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Mar-2004, 11:34
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Is that with or without the tastefully...

Is that with or without the tastefully coordinated hiking socks? :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Mar-2004, 11:29
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
:D Only teasing Nat, you're a wealth of...

:D Only teasing Nat, you're a wealth of information really! I really did appreciate the pics of the black 888

I'll only start worrying about you if you start wearing something like this! :P
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2004, 14:49
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
No he didnt...foggy won a round of WSB at...

No he didnt...foggy won a round of WSB at Donington in '92 I think on the 888 as a privateer (I may be wrong on that though) I thought he only rode the 888 for one season then went onto the...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Mar-2004, 20:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,787
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Unfortunately I'm too poor to buy any carbon...

Unfortunately I'm too poor to buy any carbon bits at the moment having pranged my other halfs Jeep and I've got to pay the insurance excess....DOH! :(

Think I'll stick to 2 wheels from now on!
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Mar-2004, 20:34
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Interesting comments about the suspension.....you...

Interesting comments about the suspension.....you guys think you have trouble, imagine my problem being only 8 stone the bike doesnt even notice I'm there so I spend the whole time battling with...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2004, 14:18
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Nice SP4 website...

Nice SP4 website (http://arch.home.texas.net/sp4/pictures.html)
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2004, 13:30
Replies: 42
Views: 10,035
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
It's like Simon748 says what's it worth...

It's like Simon748 says what's it worth to you?

I paid over the odds for my 888 strada considering all the problems it had, which I wasn't aware of because of ignorance really. ...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2004, 10:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,787
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Just goes to show how stupid some people are! It...

Just goes to show how stupid some people are! It had gone way above what I wanted to pay by the weekend

Will have to save my pennies and buy one from QB
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Feb-2004, 11:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,787
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Ooooooohhh I'll be keeping my eye on that! ...

Ooooooohhh I'll be keeping my eye on that!

Nat, how much much is a carbon one from QB?
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2004, 15:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,820
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Well I'd be happy to spank you're bike...

Well I'd be happy to spank you're bike for you! :lol:

I love my bike when it works and have got quite a few nice extras on it. The nice thing about the strada is you can do alot with it...
Forum: Tyres 05-Feb-2004, 14:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,579
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I've only ever used Michelin pilot inters on...

I've only ever used Michelin pilot inters on the track (on my vfr400) but loved them and got really good wear from them and a lot of the time I never used tyre warmers and they got up to...
Forum: Tyres 05-Feb-2004, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,579
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Michelin Pilot Power tyres

Just read a write up in ride magazine about these and they sound really good....

Has anyone used them and are they any good?

[Edited on 5-2-2004 by Queen_gravelpants]

[Edited on 5-2-2004 by...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2004, 14:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,820
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Oooooh you've got an SP5! Wanna swap? :lol:

Oooooh you've got an SP5! Wanna swap? :lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2004, 11:31
Replies: 8
Views: 3,076
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Which tyres for 888?

I'm looking to change the tyres on my bike as the moment I have a Dunlop (207 I think) on the back and a Pirelli on the front. Not my idea, the shop I bought the bike from put the Dunlop on the...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Feb-2004, 11:19
Replies: 13
Views: 3,820
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
Hi Justin As another 888 owner just wanted to...

Hi Justin

As another 888 owner just wanted to say welcome to the club, there quite a few 888 owners in the club hence our own little section on here now!

Where abouts are you? I know a guy in...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-Jan-2004, 18:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,782
Posted By Queen_gravelpants
I tried to email them a week ago and then...

I tried to email them a week ago and then they're website went all weird on me.....

Let me know if you have any luck Nat, I feel a shopping spree coming on ! :devil:
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