851 ??

Screwy · 12-Jun-2005, 00:22

Well the insurance company have written my superlight off

but ive seen a 1990 G Reg 851 advertised locally , Anything I should be worried about other than belts ?

KeefyB · 12-Jun-2005, 08:40

If its the tricolere Marzocchi fork model,budget for changing the 16" wheels for new 17".No decent tyres available for the 16 inchers.
Electrics are pretty weak,so think about changing the fuel filter as well.Summat dumb like a blocked filter can overload the electrics,(yes really!) and starve the battery of charge.

Screwy · 12-Jun-2005, 14:36

Thanks KeefyB , Been to see it this morning and it does have the marzocchi forks but has 17" wheels fitted . Price seems ok and the milage is low plus has all its Mot certificates and some history .

Plus i can remember when they first came out and i lusted after one then

sparkin · 12-Jun-2005, 21:14

Quote:

Originally posted by Screwy
Plus i can remember when they first came out and i lusted after one then

Ain´t no rehersal mate,do it!

Screwy · 13-Jun-2005, 00:10

Quote:

Originally posted by sparkin

Ain´t no rehersal mate,do it!

My thoughts exactly , hopefully get it sorted tomorrow .

Ducman851 · 14-Jun-2005, 17:17

The 90 year model didnt come with the 16s that was the 88 models on the Strada and the kit version had 17s

Screwy · 14-Jun-2005, 20:20

Well the deed is done , bike delivered in today . I,m now the proud owner of a 15 year old Ducati

Maybe time to join the DOC

:P

Rob B · 14-Jun-2005, 22:06

Welcome into the fold. As for the Chips, if there's nowt wrong with the way the bike runs, leave it be. If it has got standard cans and a full airbox lid the original chip 'll do.

Rgds, Rob

Screwy · 14-Jun-2005, 22:22

it has carbon end cans , not sure if the airbox has been modded yet need to pop the tank and see . my biggest worry at the moment is the belts as the only bill i have showing a belt change was 5000 miles a go in 1999

I,m going to change them this weekend for peace of mind .

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12-Jun-2005, 00:22	#1
Screwy Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 359 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford West Yorks 851 ?? Well the insurance company have written my superlight off but ive seen a 1990 G Reg 851 advertised locally , Anything I should be worried about other than belts ? Reply

12-Jun-2005, 14:36	#3
Screwy Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 359 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford West Yorks Thanks KeefyB , Been to see it this morning and it does have the marzocchi forks but has 17" wheels fitted . Price seems ok and the milage is low plus has all its Mot certificates and some history . Plus i can remember when they first came out and i lusted after one then Reply

14-Jun-2005, 17:17	#6
Ducman851 Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 77 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Temecula, California, USA Mood: Just Ducky The 90 year model didnt come with the 16s that was the 88 models on the Strada and the kit version had 17s Reply

14-Jun-2005, 20:20	#7
Screwy Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 359 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford West Yorks Well the deed is done , bike delivered in today . I,m now the proud owner of a 15 year old Ducati Maybe time to join the DOC :P Reply

14-Jun-2005, 22:06	#8
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Welcome into the fold. As for the Chips, if there's nowt wrong with the way the bike runs, leave it be. If it has got standard cans and a full airbox lid the original chip 'll do. Rgds, Rob Reply

14-Jun-2005, 22:22	#9
Screwy Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 359 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bradford West Yorks it has carbon end cans , not sure if the airbox has been modded yet need to pop the tank and see . my biggest worry at the moment is the belts as the only bill i have showing a belt change was 5000 miles a go in 1999 I,m going to change them this weekend for peace of mind . Reply