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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Sep-2017, 20:33
Replies: 3
Views: 5,876
Posted By gary-g
It'll only ever be an SS though....

It'll only ever be an SS though....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Sep-2017, 09:54
Replies: 3
Views: 5,876
Posted By gary-g
Superlight wanted

Hi all,
I'm looking for a superlight as a second bike.

My St4s is used for touring and taking the memsahib out, but I want to keep the miles down as much as possible and save it for wdw trips.

I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Aug-2017, 00:10
Replies: 4
Views: 5,839
Posted By gary-g
Hi Frank, I've got panniers for both bikes...

Hi Frank,
I've got panniers for both bikes thanks.

I was planning to get an SS as a second, low tech, easy maintenance bike and just use the st for touring, but then the Senna came along and my plan...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Aug-2017, 11:19
Replies: 4
Views: 5,839
Posted By gary-g
Nice. You don't see many grey bikes about. The...

Nice.
You don't see many grey bikes about.
The stealth colour suits the nature of the bike in my opinion.
I just bought a one owner, 06 model in the Senna colour scheme and it looks great.
My red, 01...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Nov-2016, 08:44
Replies: 3
Views: 13,871
Posted By gary-g
My old SP4..

Hi all,
I owned an SP4 up until about 2009 and wondered if it might now be owned by someone here.

The registration number was J888 SPP.

Like so many other cars and bikes that I've owned, I wish...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 14-Aug-2016, 16:28
Replies: 34
Views: 21,774
Posted By gary-g
Antonye, Thanks for the entry ticket and a great...

Antonye,
Thanks for the entry ticket and a great day out.

It was good to meet you and the other Ducatisti.

Regards

G.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 27-Jul-2016, 12:56
Replies: 34
Views: 21,774
Posted By gary-g
Festival Italia.

Hi,
Does the invitation extend to forum members?
If so, I may be able to attend with my ST4s
Having only just finished cleaning the bike up after a tour which included WDW though, I won't go if it's...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 03-Jan-2007, 10:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By gary-g
Wot, on a ZZR 1100 ?

Wot, on a ZZR 1100 ?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Dec-2006, 23:59
Replies: 9
Views: 3,384
Posted By gary-g
Smile Dust off are the biz and they fit the bike...

Dust off are the biz and they fit the bike too.

From memory, about £35 posted.

If you have ever been to the bike shows, theirs is the small stand with the larger than normal frontal area ( Mrs Dust...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 30-Dec-2006, 22:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By gary-g
Selling my Black ST2 if you are interested in a...

Selling my Black ST2 if you are interested in a tidy well maintained example with panniers.[/QUOTE]

Paul, i could well be interested.

Have you got any pictures you could send me, with the details...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 28-Dec-2006, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By gary-g
'so is anyone riding to Italy on anything but a...

'so is anyone riding to Italy on anything but a Ducati ?

I am considering swapping my ZZR1100 for an ST2, but wonder about the reliability.

The big Z would be ideal and i'm also fairly attached to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Dec-2006, 20:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By gary-g
I understand that QB carbon are the experts,...

I understand that QB carbon are the experts, although i've never used them personally.
http://www.qbcarbon.com/
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Nov-2006, 12:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
Posted By gary-g
Ducati still have the part listed, as it's common...

Ducati still have the part listed, as it's common to the Sp5 and later strada, but they don't make them any longer and have none left at the factory unfortunately.
'might check out getting a carbon...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Nov-2006, 09:16
Replies: 26
Views: 7,650
Posted By gary-g
I have been told exactly the same about my SP,...

I have been told exactly the same about my SP, although mine don't leak !
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Nov-2006, 14:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
Posted By gary-g
Undertray/rear mudguard wanted.

Has anyone got one please?

Also need a rear light lens or complete assembly, both for an 888.

Thanks ever so.
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Nov-2006, 09:18
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Just got the nod from Alf, engine all ok and has...

Just got the nod from Alf, engine all ok and has had major rebuild recently.

Compressions right up, valve gear good, just needed valves reshimming as all clearances loose (phew).

Picked it up at...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2006, 22:53
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Ian, 'not heard from Alf yet. I called him last...

Ian, 'not heard from Alf yet.

I called him last Thursday and he said he'd been at conferences and was going to start work on it on Friday.

It's my fault for saying that i was not in a hurry for it,...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2006, 14:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,240
Posted By gary-g
Pro-bolts do just about everything, including...

Pro-bolts do just about everything, including sprocket nuts, brake disc bolts etc.

Aluminium, stainless and titanium.

I think you'll find that the washers are supposed to be plastic though and they...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Nov-2006, 23:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,022
Posted By gary-g
Jasper, don't give up on riding a sportsbike...

Jasper, don't give up on riding a sportsbike again.

I've had some serious stuff done to both mine and although it takes ages before you can even scratch your head, you will recover...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2006, 22:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,977
Posted By gary-g
Decals arrived today. Superb quality and quick...

Decals arrived today.

Superb quality and quick service in case anyone else is thinking of getting a set.

Cheers
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 22:46
Replies: 21
Views: 6,052
Posted By gary-g
a dyno run will give me a true wheel BHP figure...

a dyno run will give me a true wheel BHP figure something the old girl has never had.[/QUOTE]

Are you getting Alf to do that?
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2006, 22:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,977
Posted By gary-g
ME ! Well spotted, thanks for posting the...

ME !

Well spotted, thanks for posting the message.

It's all coming together...............
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Oct-2006, 22:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,051
Posted By gary-g
I've got a Rukka jacket, but found the strides to...

I've got a Rukka jacket, but found the strides to be a bit baggy.

Instead, i bought some IXS goretex/cordura/thermal removable linings/waterproof/windproof(!) etc etc.

'does the same job for about...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Oct-2006, 21:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,051
Posted By gary-g
Cheers folks, if i can't find any at the NEC,...

Cheers folks, if i can't find any at the NEC, i'll give them a try.

Gaz
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 21:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,895
Posted By gary-g
[QUOTE=phil_h]Or you could simply phone up nelly...

[QUOTE=phil_h]Or you could simply phone up nelly and ask to buy the standard ducati stand conversion widget, which is about £5

Cheers Phil, 'didn't know you could buy such a thing.
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Oct-2006, 21:32
Replies: 15
Views: 3,895
Posted By gary-g
Thanks for that. One of the best home pages i've...

Thanks for that.

One of the best home pages i've seen for a while, never mind the sidestand bit!

Cheers.
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 20:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,895
Posted By gary-g
Has anyone fitted a non-flip-up sidestand to...

Has anyone fitted a non-flip-up sidestand to their 888?

I'm not keen on the standard one, but i'd be petrified of riding off with a non-flip-up one down.

....or has someone managed to install a...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 19:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,924
Posted By gary-g
Nat, I need the SP4 left and right numberboards...

Nat,
I need the SP4 left and right numberboards and numbers, 2 Agip stickers, 2 'desmoquattro ' logos that go on the seat unit and the 'Ducati' logo from above the headlight.

.............also the...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Oct-2006, 00:34
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Good on yer! Thanks very much. Gary

Good on yer!

Thanks very much.

Gary
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Oct-2006, 23:11
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
I guess a disc would be better, as it doesn't...

I guess a disc would be better, as it doesn't take up space on my hard drive.

If you could let me know what the deal is, that would be great.

Thanks very much.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Oct-2006, 13:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,332
Posted By gary-g
I've got one for sale to fit the 996...

I've got one for sale to fit the 996 etc.

Stainless steel, proper job.

See previous post in for sale section.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2006, 14:29
Replies: 96
Views: 33,788
Posted By gary-g
Does anyone have any experience of setting the...

Does anyone have any experience of setting the camshaft timing with vernier camwheels and who sells the parts?

This will be a must-do for the 888 engine at some stage in the future, but it's never...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Oct-2006, 11:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,051
Posted By gary-g
No pool i'm afraid, i use the big salty one with...

No pool i'm afraid, i use the big salty one with the wave machine instead!

Windsurfing and sailing yes, kitesurfing no.

Get over and see John Brown at Stormriders in Ferry Road, he'll sort you out.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Oct-2006, 09:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,051
Posted By gary-g
Greetings chavman :) Are there any others around...

Greetings chavman :)

Are there any others around these here parts?

Any 888 fanatics?

I am one of the swamp dwellers over on the beach.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Oct-2006, 14:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,051
Posted By gary-g
Ducat1.com, has anyone used them?

These people advertise on fleabay and have got a set of stainless steel clutch springs which I would like, to replace my rusty ones.

Is the seller any good and does anyone know if the stainless...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Oct-2006, 13:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By gary-g
...give us a shout if you find some mint...

...give us a shout if you find some mint aluminium termis in your search and i'll do the same.
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Oct-2006, 10:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By gary-g
I think that if my SP ends up looking like yours...

I think that if my SP ends up looking like yours does now, i would consider the job done and be pleased with the result.

You'll have to keep it in your front room after the rebuild !

Are you having...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Oct-2006, 09:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By gary-g
Looks like a bit or serious work is about to...

Looks like a bit or serious work is about to begin then Steve?

Mine is booked in to Alf's next week to get the engine checked out.

Fingers crossed.

Gaz

ps. 'took it out for a spin around the...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Oct-2006, 22:14
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Hi Jasper, what's the best way forward here, ...

Hi Jasper, what's the best way forward here, can the cd be copied, or is it easier to E-mail ?

Sorry, but not much of a wizard when it comes to this computer stuff.

Cheers.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Oct-2006, 09:18
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
'didn't spot the RU at the end of that link and...

'didn't spot the RU at the end of that link and my pc told me that it would take 18hours to download the file!

That can't be right, can it?
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2006, 22:38
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Brilliant! WVT, you must have read my mind, as a...

Brilliant!
WVT, you must have read my mind, as a manual was what i forgot to put on my shopping list.

I've got to get stuck into this DIY soon, but i am going to take it round to Alf's and get him...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 14:49
Replies: 29
Views: 6,781
Posted By gary-g
Another SP4 joins the DSC.........

After selling the 996 in May, i had been looking for a more interesting to come along.

In July, i bought back my mint ZZR1100 that i sold to a mate in 1999, which still only has 13k on the clock and...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Sep-2006, 22:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,571
Posted By gary-g
Every blown head gasket that i have experienced...

Every blown head gasket that i have experienced has pumped most of the water out of the cooling system, through the overflow.
Diesels are the most spectacular - its a bit like mt. etna erupting under...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Sep-2006, 09:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,300
Posted By gary-g
To cut a long story short...spoke to the seller,...

To cut a long story short...spoke to the seller, who needs to sell by friday this week as he's moving from coventry to london.
I haven't got the time to view before then, so i am going to look...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2006, 23:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,300
Posted By gary-g
Thanks chaps. I was going to give the seller a...

Thanks chaps.
I was going to give the seller a call to check it all out in fine detail before going to have a look, as it's a fair journey.
On the face of it, the bike has been looked after pretty...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Sep-2006, 14:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,300
Posted By gary-g
High mileage sps...

Does anyone have any experience of owning an sps or similar with 18k miles + on the clock?
I realise that the usual rules apply to proper regular servicing etc., and the resale value will be low,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Sep-2006, 14:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By gary-g
Alf himself services Ducati and the other...

Alf himself services Ducati and the other mechanics do the rice burners etc
He will do a proper job and give you good advice on any modifications you might be considering.
No problems with servicing...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2006, 09:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,671
Posted By gary-g
SP4 For Sale...........

Check this out:

arch.home.texas.net/sp4/pictures

If only, if only...............

(if only i could work out how to insert a hyperlink !)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Feb-2006, 14:57
Replies: 23
Views: 2,568
Posted By gary-g
P & H Crawley have always offered a discount...

P & H Crawley have always offered a discount if you ask them nicely and wave your card about a bit.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 14:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,310
Posted By gary-g
remove the mesh, restrictors inside the air...

remove the mesh, restrictors inside the air tubes, std filters and throw them away.

replace with an ITG filter inside the airbox.

marvel at the improvement:burn:

Gaz
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