View Full Version : 888 Gathering - Cornerspeed - 8th July
So who's still up for it.
I spoke to Natty yesterday, so that's two of us.
Rgds, Rob
skidlids
07-Jun-2006, 15:18
Be those not going to Oulton to watch the DD then
That's partly what I am wondering about
beancounter
07-Jun-2006, 15:19
I'll come!
I will be there sans 888 cos I can't ride it there !!!!
I will take pleasure in examing all the lovely 888s which turn up :cool:
I will be there sans 888 cos I can't ride it there !!!!
I will take pleasure in examing all the lovely 888s which turn up :cool:
Wot! No trailer?
I'll come minus the bike anyone passing east midlands airport can pick me up please
So who's still up for it.
I spoke to Natty yesterday, so that's two of us.
Rgds, Rob
Nelly will be at oulton.......make sure he gives you a front door key to get in ...heheheheh
Nelly will be at oulton.......make sure he gives you a front door key to get in ...heheheheh
And the key to the bling cabinet :devil:
And the key to the bling cabinet :devil:
LMAO class..................
So that looks like our meeting spot is off. Any suggestions for an alternative or do we can it?
In a final effort to salvage thsi. Where are you all ridning in from, I'll try to work out a fairly central location.
I am near Poole on the South Coast, Natty is near Swindon
Rgds, Rob
Back up suggestion is JHP at Coventry. It's within a few miles of mid way between York and Bournemouth, approx 130mile each.
Yes/No??
The 8th is a Saturday? If so, i'll be at work. Still on as planned then??
Nelly,
Thanks for the update. I know we had exhanged mails on the subject but I thought that things might have moved on since.
Still works for me....
Guys?
Rgds, Rob
I'm in York.Still up for it.
I,m in Bradford and also still up for it :o :D
philthy
09-Jun-2006, 21:01
Me too.
RightSaidFred
09-Jun-2006, 23:46
Yep, i'll still be there too. Can't hang about all evening tho cos gotta get back to Norfolk then i'm off to Goodwood in the morning for the festie of speed.
I'm still going to fly dowm to east midlands then make my way to cornerspeed
any idea's as to best way accross country???
any idea's as to best way accross country???[/QUOTE]
On an 888, of course.............
I will be there...as will my 888 which will be at Nelly's having new fork seals.....a track day at Mallory revealing a badly leaking left fork ....but at least I had the opportunity to ride it !:D
Rushjob
10-Jun-2006, 21:02
I'm still going to fly dowm to east midlands then make my way to cornerspeed
any idea's as to best way accross country???
From EMA it's 4 junctions up the M1 then just off the A38 ( Jcn 28 )
Take you anything from 40 mins to 2 hours depending on traffic!!
Usually not too bad on a Saturday though
Douglas851
11-Jun-2006, 00:17
Like to join you, but its a 450 mile round trip for me. A bit far for an hour or so before returning home.
Douglas
any idea's as to best way accross country???
On an 888, of course.............[/QUOTE]
A bit difficult to take on a airbus thats the only problem!!!!
Douglas,
My trip from Poole is going to be over 400 miles. Get on down......
RightSaidFred
12-Jun-2006, 00:46
Yeah, it's over 400 for me too, you mincers...
FiscusFish
12-Jun-2006, 17:12
Should be able to make it too.
TopiToo
12-Jun-2006, 19:00
Hello
I will be riding up to Conerspeed as the bike needs a service, not sure how to get home yet Bus or Train?
need to get back to London
TopiToo
Easy ride on the train. Workmates used to do it when they had meetings in Notts area.
Rgds, Rob
Iconic944ss
14-Jun-2006, 23:39
Could be a great reason to:
1) See lots of lovely 888 porn
2) Finally get to Cornerspeed and meet Nelly?
Have not even thought of timing and distance but would it be possible to make Oulton as well for the DD ???
Wow...thought I'd be laughed at but, its only 80 odd miles away...I feel a puny plan coming on :eek:
Frank
keith888
29-Jun-2006, 10:05
I've just heard from the Police and I get the keep the 888. YES!!!! The woman has now admitted she bought it in 2000 with stolen money and she never actually filed a theft claim in 2001 as she claimed. Thus, a bit of frantic spanner twirling, polishing and MOTing and Taxing will see me at Cornerspeed on the 888 rather than the RG. See you all there!!
Keith
Douglas851
29-Jun-2006, 10:28
I am also hoping to get to Cornerspeed on the 8th
450 miles is nothing on an 888.
Douglas
Hello
I will be riding up to Conerspeed as the bike needs a service, not sure how to get home yet Bus or Train?
need to get back to London
TopiToo
If you do pillions, I'll leave the pillion seat cover off my bike on the way up there and give you a lift back on my 888 Strada.
I can take you back to a train station that's only 40 mins away from Kings Cross with trains that run every 15 mins, or, if I have time I'll go the extra 30-40 odd miles and give you a lift right home. Let me know, 'cos if you want a lift I'll have to take my hi-level cans off and put the pillion footpegs back on as well.
See y'all on Saturday 8th
BTW...Did anyone mention what time we're aiming for ???
philthy
29-Jun-2006, 13:48
Wondered that myself.... I'll start the ball rolling if you like.....12 o'clock?
Bye the way Jools if you've got a spare set of front footrests and brackets they can be used as temporary rear footrests. ( Well they can on the older 851 models ) They will bolt onto the back of the front footrest brackets so you can leave the high level pipes on.
Phil
TopiToo
29-Jun-2006, 13:50
If you do pillions, I'll leave the pillion seat cover off my bike on the way up there and give you a lift back on my 888 Strada.
I can take you back to a train station that's only 40 mins away from Kings Cross with trains that run every 15 mins, or, if I have time I'll go the extra 30-40 odd miles and give you a lift right home. Let me know, 'cos if you want a lift I'll have to take my hi-level cans off and put the pillion footpegs back on as well.
See y'all on Saturday 8th
Hello Jools
Blinkin hell mate thanks for the offer, I was looking at the train/bus situation
and there is a fast bus from Nottingham to Heathrow at 14.20 (3hrs)
But would mean I need to leave Nelly's early to get that bus.
Was thinking this would be easyer, as did not want to get back from Kings Cross wearing full leathers :lol: in this heat.:(
But if you are going anywhere near West London, I'll jump on the bike.
Thanks again, what ever is easist for you.
TopiToo
Hello Jools
did not want to get back from Kings Cross wearing full leathers :lol: in this heat.:(
TopiToo
Lot's of people pay good money to dress up in leather around Kings Cross :eek:
Lot's of people pay good money to dress up in leather around Kings Cross :eek:
You seem very well informed Jools :o
;):D
I think it was when he was posing for a catalogue!;) :lol: :lol: :lol:
philthy
03-Jul-2006, 22:50
Am doing me best to get the old girl ready for Saturday and need an MOT. Does Nelly do 'em cos you are allowed to ride to and from an MOT station aren't you?
Well it's only 100 miles or so each way.....
Anyone got an estimated time of arrival? I haven't ridden for a year so it'll probably take me 5 hours to get there in big girly pouff mode.
Also wasn't Ains coming with a few pals?
Phil
I am having problems also!!brake hydraulic switch failed at the weekend as has the Rectifier(the new one!!).Desperately trying to get it sorted for the weekend.I need an MOT too!!
I do not want to miss this!!
No to sure if Cornerspeed do MOT,s and I,m aiming to get there about 11:00-11:30 but the plan is to stay off the motorway so depending on if I get lost or not I may get there later :D
philthy
03-Jul-2006, 23:06
Jasper
Got a rope ? If anyone's passing they could give you a tow.
philthy
03-Jul-2006, 23:14
No to sure if Cornerspeed do MOT,s and I,m aiming to get there about 11:00-11:30 but the plan is to stay off the motorway so depending on if I get lost or not I may get there later :D
Not sure what it's like for you but there doesn't seem to be a straight route on A roads from here so fingers crossed it doesn't pee down so I can keep checking my map!
Thats got to be a pain in the @rse , Is your old rectifier still usable ?
Not sure what it's like for you but there doesn't seem to be a straight route on A roads from here so fingers crossed it doesn't pee down so I can keep checking my map!
The whole idea is to miss the straight bits :rolleyes: :p
philthy
03-Jul-2006, 23:32
Smart Alec.
MOT's for Saturday ??? And I thought I had got problems....
Touch wood, the only thing wrong with mine is that the uppermost fairing bolt and "button" (not sure what you call it but it's a bit of a posh washer innit) just disappear each time I go on a ride. First time it happened was on RTL and I just assumed that I'd forgotten to put it back or not tightened it properly after some roadside repiars.
But, I replaced it on Saturday...rode 20 miles to the meeting point and it had gone again by the time I got there. The fairing stays on fine without it so it's only cosmetic but with so many connosieurs of T8's about I did want it to look it's best.
Sorry. I don't do MOT's. There is a test station in town, but he closes 12 noon.
If you want to try and organise something, his number is 01623 757575 ask for Tim and explain what's happening. He may be able to help out? Can't promise owt tho.
philthy
04-Jul-2006, 10:32
Sorry. I don't do MOT's. There is a test station in town, but he closes 12 noon.
If you want to try and organise something, his number is 01623 757575 ask for Tim and explain what's happening. He may be able to help out? Can't promise owt tho.
Thanks Nelly. It was only half a thought anyway!
There is a place near here that might do it with the termis on. Fingers crossed. Have swapped the subframe over to a biposto one so as to mount the high level pipes so it's not a ten minute job ( For me anyway ) to put the original silencers back on.
Trouble is finding time to spend on the bike at the moment what with work /kids/ renovating house etc.
keith888
04-Jul-2006, 12:51
Best of luck with the MOTs and fixes, guys! Mine passed the MOT OK yesterday afternoon but the examiner (ex Ducati mechanic) spent so long talking with me that I missed the chance to get a tax disk. It started straight away and ticked over immediately on a completely cold engine at 1,000rpm (I don't have the 'choke' lever). It ran OK to/from the testing station, nothing fell off and there were no puddles of oil/antifreeze/hydraulic fluid afterwards so I'm well chuffed. I'm looking forward to a good blast tonight to confirm all is OK. Hopefully I got the belt tension right :o)
Keith
Iconic944ss
04-Jul-2006, 13:20
I just knew I was fated NOT to be able to get down to Nelly's on Saturday - my daughters birthday party is on Sunday and I'm outta grace with bike activities already. :(
A few points -
Pilthy
MOT - I think is meant to be the 'nearest' practical station to you ;) - 100 mls is pushing things a little - I'd be a bit careful riding there if you are going to do this (good on ya though !!!)
Fairing screws - dunno if the T8's are the same as the SS's but I swapped to allen bolts with Nyloc nuts on the inside - they dont come loose if the bolts are long enough (final tip is that plastic number plate nuts make nice spacers for the windshield and other delicate places).
Belt Tension:
Just done mine on my SS using this site - and he covers 4V as well
Simply superb:
http://www.buschandbusch.com/ducatisuite/belttension.html
Finally...Have fun - Frank....
Can someone please take a camera and get some lovely pics!
Its my boys birthday party Saturday but the wife has grudgingly given me permission to go :cool: So there better be at least one other 851 there as ive yet to see another besides my own since i bought it .
Iconic944ss
05-Jul-2006, 10:11
I was going to put this event in the Calendar but I think its really a bit late for that....have a Google map link to Cornerspeed instead:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=NG17+7LE&ie=UTF8&om=1
Frank
DSC - WT
philthy
05-Jul-2006, 17:04
Thanks for that....That'll save some time....MOT booked for thursday....fingers crossed. There seemed to be loads on a previous thread who said they would come. Is it worth contacting them? ( I couldn't find the thread which had the list though )
keith888
05-Jul-2006, 19:55
Had a bit of a scare last night. Took the 888 on its shake down test last night. Started to push a bit and it was running lovely. Hit some traffic through Southwell so I was looking forward to opening it up. Felt the rear tyre twitch on the first bend out so thought I'd hit some diesel or was getting a flat. Seemed OK in a straight line so I cautiously peeled into the next bend only to have the back end slide around on me. It was only when I looked behind once that I noticed the wet line of antifreeze stretching back towards Southwell! The whole back of the bike was plastered including the tyre. At least I was near a pub to while away the time until a nice man came to take me home :-)
Checked tonight and the lower hose on the horizontal cylinder had blown right off. Looks like I have to hang my head in shame for not tightening it up properly. Not looking forward to bleeding that blasted cooling system again but I will make Cornerspeed (probably at very slow speeds given the lubricated tyre)!
Keith
I am planning to get up there a bit early for Nelly to have a quick fiddle. I think Nat & I will be departing off down south again by about 2pm.
See you all there,
Rgds, Rob
I should be there for about 10.30.
Iconic944ss
05-Jul-2006, 20:49
Blimey Keith - close call, Loris would be proud!
A tyre can be cleaned down with a spray can of brake cleaner - I've used it before when I've had a tyre with manufacturing contaminants on it. Just enough solvent to do the job + a bit of elbow 'grease' = result.
Frustrated Frank.
keith888
05-Jul-2006, 21:53
Good tip, I'll give the brake cleaner a go. I have to say I didn't expect to be sliding the Ducati quite so quickly :-). I'll try and get there about 11.00am.
Keith
RightSaidFred
05-Jul-2006, 22:14
Is there any chance you guys could hang on a bit later? I'm not sure i'll make it by 2pm although i'll try. I took my forks off and gave them to Maxton at Snetterton BSB about the stiction problem (see previousthread...)
Basically they're 42mm forks but some monkey had fitted 41mm seals and dust shields. They're doing a rebuild and i'm having stiffer springs fitted too. The springs won't be here till Friday and they'll build the forks then. I work nights so i'll be going to work Friday night, waiting for the forks to arrive on a 9am delivery Saturday morning, building the bike up then leaving (with no sleep, that's dedication for you.) But i'll probably not be there till the afternoon. I'll be gutted if you've all ******ed off *sniff*
keith888
06-Jul-2006, 13:27
I can certainly stick around about until about 3.00pm. Will it be a case of bringing some sarnies or are there food/drink options nearby?
Keith
I'm going to try to get up early and grab us all some donuts and biccys.
I think there is a buttie mine nearby.
Rgds, Rob
I am currently P155ed off!!My banjo breaklight switch failed on Sunday,ordered a new one at 9am Monday morning direct from Goodridge and it still hasn't arrived!!:(I sent the old one to them on Tuesday and they got it yesterday).I told them it was urgent,yet still not here.If it doesn't arrive tomorrow,i won't be coming!!I am so,so ANGRY!!!!
Eek. If you'd posted earlier i'd have shoved one in the post but it went off at 5
X'd fingers, Rob
Errrr.........:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=31773&page=5
Thanks anyway.
Sorry mate, missed that one. been working in Cambs since I got back from Italy on Sunday.
philthy
06-Jul-2006, 19:17
Jasper
Is this your front brake light switch?
If so couldn't you fit one off something else or explain the situation to the MOT tester & promise to use the back brake as well?
I got my MOT today!
Strangely enough as soon as I rode off the speedo stopped working as did the clutch reservoir and the headlight started dipping the wrong way and a set of termi's suddenly appeared on the end of the exhaust pipes.
The worst bit was riding through rush hour traffic with no clutch whatsoever. When I did have to stop it was a case of run alongside and push it as fast as I could, jump on and start the motor and bang it into first and blast off before it stalled again.... In leathers and in this heat. I nearly had a heart attack and must have lost gallons of sweat into my leathers.
I' have a go at sorting it tonight. Best worse case scenario will involve bringing a few pints of clutch fluid and a bleeding kit with me and bleeding as required on Sat. Worst case scenario will involve coming the VERY long way round via motorway and doing the rest of the journey as above.
Oh how I LOVE my ducati!
Mot can wait,don't need it 'till next week.The brake light switch is hydraulic and i've had to return it to Goodridge for exchange;this means at the moment,i have no front brakes because the lines aren't connected to the master cylinder.Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
I could always trailer the bike down and line it up for the pics!!!:)
I don't have a double banjo bolt for the brake pipes Frank.The lights aren't the issue,its the "no brakes" bit!!
Iconic944ss
06-Jul-2006, 23:07
Jasp - youre too fast mate :)
I deleted my post cos it was a stupid idea - sunstroke after croft is all I could put it down to !!!
Frank
I could always trailer the bike down and line it up for the pics!!!:)
If push comes to shove....do it
philthy
07-Jul-2006, 00:10
I don't have a double banjo bolt for the brake pipes Frank.The lights aren't the issue,its the "no brakes" bit!!
Can you just get a standard one from a bike shop without the switch?
DaveB916
07-Jul-2006, 07:46
Hi Jasper,
Did the switch just fail after not being used regularly for a while?
If so I have had 2 do the same, seems the answer is when it fails squeeze the lever very very hard it the works again until the bike is again rested for a few weeks.
Goodridge suggested I 'should use it more'........LOL
Dave,i think the failure was caused the other way.I had a cable tie the brake lever whilst it was on the trailer.When i undid it,it wouldn't work.No amount of hard lever pulling would make it work!!You would have thought it would have failed always on,not off.Never mind,fingers crossed it comes in the post this morning whilst i am at work.!!
Philthy,yes i could.That's my fall back plan.
Douglas851
07-Jul-2006, 11:59
Cannot make the gathering. My wife has a training course all day and all the childcare has fallen through, so I am having to stay at home.
Please take lots of pictures so I can see what I missed.
I will definitely make the next one.
Douglas
Iconic944ss
07-Jul-2006, 12:03
Damn!!!
I think we should go super-techo and have a live webcam feed installed at Nelly's place.
erm....there again - maybe not ;)
Frumpy Frank
New switch has arrived,i am now going to the garage to fit it and bleed the brakes!!Fingers crossed.
DaveB916
07-Jul-2006, 17:04
Jasper what time you heading down if you go??
IT's done!!Rectifier fitted and charging.Brake light switch fitted,brakes bled and no leaks.So,i will see you in the morning!!
Well done mate. See you there.
Rgds, Rob
RightSaidFred
07-Jul-2006, 22:51
Got me forks back and in, hurrah! Haven't time to clean her though, so i'll park away from everyone else's, obviously...
See y'all in't morning.
Due to all The Fuggin tourist that are at me hotel my missus has decided we will be two busy for me to take the day off so once again Pibbow can't come out to play
RightSaidFred
08-Jul-2006, 09:19
Guess what? Got the forks in. Went to start her, battery deadsville. No problem says I, i'll jump it from this spare battery. Still nothing. No spark. There's an alarm on it which is chief suspect right now. Today of all days!!! Flippin Italian nightmare. If I don't see you all, take plenty of pics. Thinking about coming on my gsxr but it's not the same.
Bu**er Bu**er Bu**er!!!!!
outtacontrolla
08-Jul-2006, 13:06
what time is the meeting then ?
Has anybody got the address too !
what time is the meeting then ?
Has anybody got the address too !
Judging by your time of post,you have missed it mate.
Cornerspeed info here;
http://www.cornerspeed.co.uk/
Yep, you missed a great day. Of course, many thanks to Nelly for hosting us all. great location for bike and 8xx bollox. As much tea and coffee as you could drink, and just around the corner for the maga breakfasts....
Considering the clash with the DD at Oulton I think we managed a great turn out, so many thanks to all the guys, great to meet you all.
Best regards,
Rob
knackered after 438 miles, and I think my cluct slave has got bye, bye....
Excellent day.Really good to meet up with everyone(including "Wannabbee" Nattyboy!!;) ).Big thanks to Nelly for the tea and his usual Hospitality.
Rob,i'm knackered and i only did 190m!!
philthy
08-Jul-2006, 19:20
Just got back now. Only got lost twice..... Chatsworth Park is gorgeous.....I'll have to go back on a planned visit some time .... Speaking of gorgeous, thanks to kwikbitch for hunting the grub for us and thanks to nelly for the coffee and the venue , and thanks to rob for the original idea.
It was nice to put faces to names and have a natter and drool over the mods to other peoples bikes. Thanks also to everyone else for taking the time to turn up and making it an enjoyable day out.
I'm off for a hot bath now to ease the aches and pains and then maybe a glass of Baileys ( or two )
Phil
Have to agree, it was nice to put faces to names and it must have been a long time since there where that many 888,s all in the same place :cool:
,Jeeeez we even managed to get two 851,s and thats a first for me :D
Just wrote a nice reply, then clicked the mouse, and it was on the little red cross that closes the browser...DOH...told you I was knackered.
More thoughts tomorrow when I've had a long hot soak and a long hot whisky (or three)
Good to meet you all.
Where are all the photo's I'm getting really impatient!!!!!!!
philthy
08-Jul-2006, 23:21
Where are all the photo's I'm getting really impatient!!!!!!!
see the surfboard thread for breaking news
gregmh900e
09-Jul-2006, 10:55
so how many 8788s were there then
At a rough guess (I didnt count them unfortunately) there was at least ten 888,s and two 851,s . There were a fair few pics taken with the bikes lined up outside Cornerspeed,s doors which will probably be posted up later . For lovers of the 8 series bikes it was a sight worth seeing tbh . :cool:
Nattyboy
09-Jul-2006, 12:01
Cheers guys...nice ride out and good to ride the old girl again (first proper time since september !!). Ride through the cotswolds/fosse way at 7 in the morning was awesome..just like my own personal (70mph obviously..ahem!) racetrack with NO traffic !!.
Jasper you cheeky t**t !! Dont forget to sort my carbon bits out..
Thanks for nelly for opening up and lisa for getting my bakewelltart in !!
Cheers
Nat (Looking forward to the pics)
philthy
09-Jul-2006, 23:07
Had to get me son to show me how to do this so it should be o.k.
click on the link below for piccies:
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?p=319479#post319479
By the way - shouldn't we have a trophy for the furthest travelled bike on the day? ( Assuming we do this again next year ) you know, just like they do on rallies and treffens.
beancounter
10-Jul-2006, 08:32
An excellent day.
Many thanks to Nelly for hosting the gathering.
Best part for me was putting faces to names - was really good to meet everyone who turned up!
But - only 9 888's ? (including two 851's) - I must admit I was expecting (or hoping for ) two or three times that many.
Maybe next year?
BC
Iconic944ss
10-Jul-2006, 09:31
Hee Hee - or maybe another chance to get together on the 29th ;)
I've always thought of 851/888's as the 'Big Brothers' of the SS Series.
Just make sure Neil does not wear any Hawaiian shorts for surfin' :eek:
Frank
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