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Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2014, 15:54
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Posted By yellow916
Tank protector for 851 SP3...

Does anyone have any ideas on where I might get a tank protector for my 851 SP3? I want something that won't look too out of place, to replace the (probably original?) two rubber blocks that are on...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 01-Jul-2013, 00:49
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Views: 2,737
Posted By yellow916
Thanks, that's what I would have thought.

Thanks, that's what I would have thought.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 29-Jun-2013, 16:05
Replies: 2
Views: 2,737
Posted By yellow916
1098R - UK spec vs EU spec...

Hello

I've seen a 1098R for sale (in the UK), and the distance covered is given in km. Does this mean it is not a UK bike? Were there differences between 1098Rs delivered to different...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Dec-2006, 02:00
Replies: 22
Views: 5,704
Posted By yellow916
I think Nelly is right. A couple of years ago...

I think Nelly is right. A couple of years ago when I was trying to sell my SP3, a couple of the guys on the Yahoo forum said there was no way it could be (legally) registered in the US. Lucky for...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2006, 16:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,238
Posted By yellow916
I'm pretty sure the black ones were available...

I'm pretty sure the black ones were available from Ducati earlier this year.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 13:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,886
Posted By yellow916
Probably just my ignorance, but did all the...

Probably just my ignorance, but did all the 851/888 bikes have a flip-up sidestand? My SP3 hasn't - should it? Not that I'd change it.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Oct-2006, 13:29
Replies: 32
Views: 12,184
Posted By yellow916
Just my 2p worth... I don't think the 916 SP3 is...

Just my 2p worth... I don't think the 916 SP3 is as "special" compared to the basic 916, as the 851 SP3 is compared to a Strada (if you see what I mean!). I agree with all the points Nat makes, the...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Oct-2006, 19:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,765
Posted By yellow916
Agree with Nelly, Abba stand is excellent. Andrew

Agree with Nelly, Abba stand is excellent.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2006, 21:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,630
Posted By yellow916
Darren I tried that - kept getting Error...

Darren

I tried that - kept getting Error 404...

Any thoughts

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Oct-2006, 15:43
Replies: 16
Views: 2,088
Posted By yellow916
So have you decided to sell it Harv???

So have you decided to sell it Harv???
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 21:46
Replies: 96
Views: 33,750
Posted By yellow916
Steve Wouldn't argue it's a huge difference, ...

Steve

Wouldn't argue it's a huge difference, just quoting somehing I think I read somewhere!

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 20:14
Replies: 96
Views: 33,750
Posted By yellow916
TP FWIW, my 2p worth. Agree with almost all...

TP

FWIW, my 2p worth. Agree with almost all that's been said. I have an SP3 (supposed to be even lighter than the SP4?), love the rawness. Nothing sophisticated at all! Not the best "town bike",...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2006, 12:31
Replies: 20
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Posted By yellow916
Welcome also. Where did you get it? Andrew (SP3)

Welcome also. Where did you get it?

Andrew (SP3)
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Sep-2006, 10:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,290
Posted By yellow916
BC Do you mean the black discs that go under the...

BC

Do you mean the black discs that go under the allen bolts that hold the fairing in place? If so, I'm sure I got a couple from a Ducati dealer not that long ago - probably Veloce in Swardeston...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Sep-2006, 12:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,320
Posted By yellow916
Has anyone ever dealt with Mdina Italia? They...

Has anyone ever dealt with Mdina Italia? They have some nice looking bikes on their web page. Not too far away either.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2006, 01:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,897
Posted By yellow916
Beancounter This 851/888 site (you'll need to...

Beancounter

This 851/888 site (you'll need to join it to be able to read contributions). Mainly US based but still...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2006, 21:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,897
Posted By yellow916
I'd be happy to lend them the octopus hose for a...

I'd be happy to lend them the octopus hose for a while if it would help. I had another look at the 851/888 site today, doesn't look like they got much joy with this. Let me know.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2006, 13:42
Replies: 14
Views: 3,897
Posted By yellow916
Steve I think I've got a spare...

Steve

I think I've got a spare "octopus" hose (it's labelled ARTICOLO 080010201A SLEEVE), in a Ducati bag which suggests it was sent to JHP originally. Would Samco be interested in making copies? ...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 20:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,897
Posted By yellow916
Hi MB Would you be able to get a set of hoses...

Hi MB

Would you be able to get a set of hoses for an SP3? Samco's web site seems to suggest they're not availabe.

Thanks

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2006, 13:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By yellow916
Thanks for the replies. I was comparing the...

Thanks for the replies. I was comparing the pressures with those for the late unlamented R1, which were 36f/42r.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2006, 11:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By yellow916
Tyre question...

What tyre pressures do people run on their 8xx bikes? As I read the manual for my SP3, it suggests 32f/36r which seems a bit low? Also, the tyres are coming up to needing replacement. Any...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 21:45
Replies: 26
Views: 6,284
Posted By yellow916
I've got the standard setup on my SP3, they're OK...

I've got the standard setup on my SP3, they're OK for me. If you have a look on the Yahoo 851/888 web site, there were some interesting posts by Mike Cecchini about the merits (and otherwise) of...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2006, 01:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,134
Posted By yellow916
Get an ABBA stand??? Andrew

Get an ABBA stand???

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Aug-2006, 21:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By yellow916
Peter I just picked up the grips I orderred...

Peter

I just picked up the grips I orderred under the new part number - they are not absolutely identical, but very similar. If we want the originals looks like we nned to find some rocking...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2006, 14:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
Posted By yellow916
I thought someone would mention the little blue...

I thought someone would mention the little blue pills!!
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2006, 12:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
Posted By yellow916
Question Drooping mirrors...

I think this has been covered before - is there a fix for "drooping mirrors" on an 8xx? I vaguely recollect you need to put a washer in the joint or something.

TIA

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Aug-2006, 12:25
Replies: 24
Views: 5,652
Posted By yellow916
I'd be interested as well! Andrew

I'd be interested as well!

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Aug-2006, 01:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,272
Posted By yellow916
Cris I assume you've tried the obvious - a...

Cris

I assume you've tried the obvious - a Ducati dealer? Failing that, have a look at the Dzus web site (http://www.southco.com/landingpages/dzus/).

If you need someone to recover the seat pad, I...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Aug-2006, 20:17
Replies: 21
Views: 4,172
Posted By yellow916
Thanks FiscusFish - got a copy on the way home...

Thanks FiscusFish - got a copy on the way home (another branch of Martins!). Looking forward to a read.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Aug-2006, 13:56
Replies: 21
Views: 4,172
Posted By yellow916
When did the September issue of PB come out - is...

When did the September issue of PB come out - is is recent, or was it at the beginning of July in which case I've probably missed it? Neither Martins nor WH Smith have it round here...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 12:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,095
Posted By yellow916
Nat Thanks, I'll give them a call. Andrew

Nat

Thanks, I'll give them a call.

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jul-2006, 11:02
Replies: 23
Views: 3,095
Posted By yellow916
Nat - who was that insurance with? [I'm coming...

Nat - who was that insurance with? [I'm coming up to renewal time...]

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Jul-2006, 16:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By yellow916
Agree with Antonye except to add that if you're...

Agree with Antonye except to add that if you're lucky (I wasn't) you won't have dislodged any electrical connections and won't have to undo it all again.... Oh, and I found it easier to disconnect...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jun-2006, 19:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By yellow916
Peter I've ordered a pair on the new part number...

Peter

I've ordered a pair on the new part number that Nelly quoted above. Needless to say they haven't arived yet, but if they're the same I'll let you know.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jun-2006, 16:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By yellow916
If only half those things happen, I'll do without...

If only half those things happen, I'll do without the other grip!

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jun-2006, 09:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By yellow916
Part identification

In the box of spares that I got with my SP3 there was a handlebar grip, in an original Cagiva box. The label gives the part number (I assume) as 037054910. Does anyone have access to old parts...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Jun-2006, 13:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,454
Posted By yellow916
Full set of SP's or Desmosedici? Easy. Both...

Full set of SP's or Desmosedici? Easy. Both please.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jun-2006, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By yellow916
Rob I'll try and make it - is it still at...

Rob

I'll try and make it - is it still at Cornerspeed?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jun-2006, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By yellow916
BC - sorry, talking at cross purposes! Do you...

BC - sorry, talking at cross purposes! Do you still have the SP4? Which do you prefer?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jun-2006, 13:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By yellow916
BC Nothing, apparently - Neil gave it a full...

BC

Nothing, apparently - Neil gave it a full 12k/2 year service, which was due anyway, and it fired right up. He set the mixture, changed the fuel filter, plugs etc, but found nothing specifically...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jun-2006, 08:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By yellow916
Wink Agreed

Agreed
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jun-2006, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,014
Posted By yellow916
Smile The SP3 lives!!!

I collected the SP3 from Neil at Cornerspeed last week, and just took it out for a run - absolutely superb, whatever was ailing it before Neil saw it has completely gone away, first class job. I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 22:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By yellow916
I've got a TomTom 500 - excellent bit of kit, and...

I've got a TomTom 500 - excellent bit of kit, and the pocketgps POI is good also. Not free any more, but a lot cheaper than TomTom's offering. I think that the TT Rider is functionally similar to...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2006, 21:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,452
Posted By yellow916
Phil Very nice indeed! But those footrests have...

Phil

Very nice indeed! But those footrests have got to go - rubber pegs, on a racing bike???

Andrew
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Apr-2006, 20:59
Replies: 1
Views: 1,660
Posted By yellow916
Wanted to borrow or hire - bike ramp...

I have to get my SP3 to Cornerspeed in early May, and can't ride it there (it's not at all well, hasn't run for months). I've sorted the van, some tie-downs, but I have to get the bike into the van....
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Mar-2006, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 3,534
Posted By yellow916
Jools - can't help with your specific question,...

Jools - can't help with your specific question, but I'd advise against alloy fittings. As well as looking a bit "naff" (IMHO) they might cause you some grief at MOT time (I was told last test...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2006, 21:59
Replies: 20
Views: 3,631
Posted By yellow916
I got (a thinner) one made up by RD Designs...

I got (a thinner) one made up by RD Designs (rddesigns@boltblue.com) - excellent job.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2005, 16:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,241
Posted By yellow916
I thought he owned the actual bike? Andrew

I thought he owned the actual bike?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Nov-2005, 15:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,241
Posted By yellow916
That's not the bike John Hackett has is it? ...

That's not the bike John Hackett has is it? Might be worth a call.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Nov-2005, 16:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,442
Posted By yellow916
Phil Pretty sure they won't fit the bikes with...

Phil

Pretty sure they won't fit the bikes with the early frame (the one with the plates to which the footrest assemby is attached, rather than lugs). As Jools said, not sure why you would have to...
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