front wheel

888heaven · 02-Apr-2004, 12:02

can anyone tell me if the front wheel off 916/748 et/all fit in the forks of a 888 or SL,
Is the spindle or spacing different.

[Edited on 2-4-2004 by 888heaven]

Rob B · 02-Apr-2004, 15:09

It won't fit unless you replace the bearings to accomm the smaller axle.

Rgds, Rob

888heaven · 02-Apr-2004, 18:19

hi rob41b
thanks for replying
as there seems to be chance will the standard discs from the 888 fit or will i have to replace with 916 stuff.
ian

Nattyboy · 04-Apr-2004, 23:01

std discs off 916//88 are the same I believe..if you need a new front wheel ive got a couple of new ones in boxes here..!!

Nat

paynep · 05-Apr-2004, 12:44

Out of interest, does anyone know what size the 748/916 spindle is?

Paul

FiscusFish · 08-Apr-2004, 15:46

25mm I believe.

Darren

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02-Apr-2004, 12:02	#1
888heaven Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 522 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: UKGS'ers Non PC and Vibrant front wheel can anyone tell me if the front wheel off 916/748 et/all fit in the forks of a 888 or SL, Is the spindle or spacing different. [Edited on 2-4-2004 by 888heaven] Reply

02-Apr-2004, 15:09	#2
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy It won't fit unless you replace the bearings to accomm the smaller axle. Rgds, Rob Reply

02-Apr-2004, 18:19	#3
888heaven Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 522 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: UKGS'ers Non PC and Vibrant front wheel hi rob41b thanks for replying as there seems to be chance will the standard discs from the 888 fit or will i have to replace with 916 stuff. ian Reply

04-Apr-2004, 23:01	#4
Nattyboy Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,181 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Swindon, Wilts Mood: Back down to 3 :>( std discs off 916//88 are the same I believe..if you need a new front wheel ive got a couple of new ones in boxes here..!! Nat Reply

05-Apr-2004, 12:44	#5
paynep DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alton Mood: Wet wet wet Out of interest, does anyone know what size the 748/916 spindle is? Paul Reply

08-Apr-2004, 15:46	#6
FiscusFish Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 782 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Welling Mood: Must fix Superlight... Must fix Superlight... 25mm I believe. Darren Reply