Looking for .........

[logyk]

.....a clean 888 (preferably a low mileage SP*) as a winter project to rebuild /restore to original condition.

Any ideas/help/offers would be much appreciated.

[Redsps]

there are a few lurking about, since I'm on a mission at present seeking out anything that even sounds like an 851/888 SP* , I'll keep my eyes & ears peeled, and forward any links and info on to you mate.
let me have you email or mobile number again.

cheers
robin

[Edited on 12-9-2005 by Red SPS]

[sparkin]

I knew you couldn`t resit the force;):D

[logyk]

Robin...U2U on the way.

Graham.......too damn right !:devil:

[Nattyboy]

So its all out in the open now eh Phil..??!! :D

Praps we'll pick one up when we go to Imola the week after next eh ??! :D:D

Did you go to rosso corse to look at the blackun?

Nat

[sparkin]

My personal favourite at the moment(changes daily)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Sparkin/POLEN.jpg

[logyk]

Not had chance to get down to the smoke yet Nat.

Maybe the factory will have the odd corse bike going cheap eh!!!!!!:frog::frog::frog:

[logyk]

Is there an 888 bible ......and if so where will I get a copy ?

[sparkin]

Paolo Conti 851/888/916
Ducati 851/888 Performance portfolio
Ducati 4valve V-twins

[Redsps]

here we go again, 851/888 porn again, I just love that bike.
but then I love all of the said bikes at present.

Waiting for nat to start putting those pics up now;);)


smokinnnnnnnn...

[Redsps]

graham , now those are the wheels you should be getting hold of mate, not those girly 5 spoke jobs;);)

[sparkin]

Here we go then.............:lol:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Sparkin/CourtneyBike10.jpg

[Redsps]

anyone know where one can obtain one of those braced swinging arms.:puzzled:

[sparkin]

One off job I reckon Robin:sniff:

[logyk]

That is one purty 955!:frog::frog::frog:

[sparkin]

Robin,I had a pair of those wheels in my hand Saturday:o but the guy won`t sell `em,same chap with the 5spoke:flame:

[monstermob 998]

logyk -- was thumbing thru classic bike magazine in the newsagents this afternoon theres a 851/888 advertised in there - up your neck of the woods too if i remember rightly- cant remember exact details but im sure it had a white frame

[Redsps]

you should have offered more cash wonga graham, loads of money......

[logyk]

Thanks monstermob....I will take a look...although I thought I had scoured the classic mags last Saturday in WHSmith.:puzzled:

[sparkin]

Originally posted by Red SPS
you should have offered more cash wonga graham, loads of money......

I`m saving hard,going in at around Christmas when things are tight with a fist full of Dollars:devil:

[Redsps]

good thinking that man.:smug:

[Nattyboy]

THis is what its all about boys....god ..wouldnt you have missed this graham....??!! :lol:

My turn for a porn entry..

[Nattyboy]

Originally posted by sparkin
My personal favourite at the moment(changes daily)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Sparkin/POLEN.jpg

Incidentally..there was a (very good) roche replica outside the DUK truck on Sunday at Brands...anyone know whos it was..?

[sparkin]

But my all time favourite:D I`m sorry I just had too

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Sparkin/Mine/Dream.jpg

[Redsps]

I'd love to see that in the flesh , where is it now mate, awsome.
take note, it's them wheels again graham;);)

[logyk]

Is the 888SPO an american designation for the SP5?

[sparkin]

Originally posted by logyk
Is the 888SPO an american designation for the SP5?

Not quite,it`s basically a single seated strada with high level pipes.

[Redsps]

cut down spec sp5 for the US market, to get through there tighter emissions etc.
No really in the same league as the proper SP5, I expect jasper will be along shortly to update you fully;)
still a nice one though

[logyk]

OK ...that explains the prices you can get one for in the States !

[Redsps]

Originally posted by sparkin
Originally posted by logyk
Is the 888SPO an american designation for the SP5?

Not quite,it`s basically a single seated strada with high level pipes.

thats what I was going to say graham, but was steering away from using the strada word, just in case we offend our friends across the pond.;);) you know what they are like over there.

[sparkin]

Tell it how it is mate!

[mikesps]

If I remember correctly, Mike Cecchini had a braced swingarm made in the Uk. Either Metmachex or JMC I think. They did it as a one off.

Metmachex list various Ducatis as do JMC but neither lists the 851/888.

http://www.mad-ducati.com/images/MikeCecchini/DSCN2736.jpg
http://www.metmachex.co.uk/
https://www.swingarm.com/online_shop.aspx

Mike

[Jools]

But Metmachex, if I remember right, used Rushjob's ST2 to make a pattern for their ST swingarm. Maybe if there was enough interest from the 851/888 peeps?

Just looking at it...not taking any measurments you understand...the 888 swingarm is very, very similar to the ST one...just seems to have the yellow hoopy bit, A-frame or whatever you call it fitted to lugs welded on top of the arm. I would've thought that since the ST frame was based on the 888 that Metmachex might be able to adapt something fairly easily.

Prices are around the £5-600 mark from memory

[mikesps]

JMC list the Monster which should be the same as an 851/888.

In fact the 888 swingarm is shown when I bothered to look!

https://www.swingarm.com/gal_ducati.aspx
https://www.swingarm.com/images/WHITE_DUC_888_BTM_P45.jpg

Price breakdown:

Swingarm Info: DUCATI MONSTER 1992 - 1994

Arm Price: £340.63
Bracing: £34.05
Polishing: £75.10
Post & Packing: £15.32
VAT: £81.39

Total: £546.49

Or UKP 400 if you don't polish it and live outside the EEC.

Mike

[Edited on 13-9-2005 by mikesps]

[Edited on 13-9-2005 by mikesps]

[Edited on 13-9-2005 by mikesps]

[LesPaul]

Found this on the MCN website

1990 DUCATI 851 SP
Price: £4999 Mileage:10000m
1990 G reg. Red 10000 miles, condition, Number 304 of 350 made, mot, new clutch, fork and seals, totally standard, excellent condition, fast appreciating sports classic
Ad Ref: 2892584 TRADE
Telephone: 0208 2510065
Mobile: 0208 2510065

Darren


[Edited on 14-9-2005 by LesPaul]

[sparkin]

I think you`ll find thats the one the new chap has just bought.

[DucatiRoss]

Sparkin's right ! I bought it a week or so ago. So sorry, but that one's gone mate.

Had a call from Derek at Baines today - the bill so far to bring it up to scratch is about £700 just for parts, plus labour. That includes new tyres (about £180 say), new screen, ohlins rear shock rebuild (by Ohlins), full service, fresh fluids, front and rear pads, a range of nuts/bolts/washers/etc.

He's had it running and says it sounds really sweet, and it should be ready for collection a week Saturday (still to be done are braided brake hoses, some sort of oil cooler pipe and another rubber bit somewhere).

To say I can't wait is an understatement !

Matthew
:sing: :sing: :sing:

[sparkin]

I need to pop down and see John and Geoff,and the boys at Forza,I`ll see if I can make that day.

[Redsps]

Baines, it will be in super safe hands their.
They are first class, allways provided A1 service on my bikes.

[sparkin]

Can I sense a gathering:)

[DucatiRoss]

Yep, as long as no-one laughs when I stall it 3 times pulling away from their shop, through nerves, and then find out just how crap the steering lock is as I crash into the van !

We (wife, and 2 kids, plus me) will be coming from Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, and as it takes an age to get everyone out of the house, I doubt we'd be there much before 12 noon.

Matthew

[logyk]

I'm still looking then .........

but I do believe that everything comes ot he who waits!:devil:

P.S. I would join you at Baines........but I will be on my way back from the Imola trip

[Edited on 14-9-2005 by logyk]

[sparkin]

Hertfordshire:eureka: BHC member?? Fordie are you reading this?A new recruit:roll:

[Redsps]

logyk, I hav'nt forgotten you out there.
I've got everything peeled and open. seen a few links but, but nothing up for firm sale etc, some stupid prices aswell.
some nice kit in europe, but it's getting back safely,and at a sensible cost.
We'll get you there soon.

[logyk]

Thanks Robin....but no rush....I'm sure the right bike is out there somewhere!

[beancounter]

Give me a shout if you decide to meet up at Baines, I'm only 10 miles away and I'll get over on the SP4 for a 888 gathering !

[Nattyboy]

Fill you boots Phil...!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4575606344&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:UK:1

[Jools]

I could do with a look in at Forza, and Baines as well...week on Saturday you say...are we talking about the 24th?

I've got to go on a business trip next week, but I might take a look around the weekend after this coming one to see if there's anything interesting about.

[Nattyboy]

Would have been there boys..an 851/888 gathering is long overdue..but I'll be with Logyk at Imola..s***t happens eh ??!!

Nat

[DucatiRoss]

Should still be on for collecting the SP2 on Sat. 24th . There was a couple more things to do to the bike, plus get it an MOT, so I'll post a confirmation Thurs/Friday to say if we're on or off.

It would be great to see some of you boys (and girls) and your bikes ! Thanks for showing interest.

Matthew

[Jools]

Picking up my 888 Strada from Forza at Silverstone on the 24th as well. look forward to seeing anybody who's there.