8xx and SS gathering 2007 - with Pictures

[Rob B]

I know it's not even Xmas day, but with plenty of notice, I thought a few more people would be able to get a pass out.

After Frank managed to get the SS mob out a few weeks after the 8xx gathering, I thought it might be fun to get a bigger, old school collection and do it on a single Saturday.

Same date as last year suit, 9th June? Idealy, it needs to be when there are no BSB rounds and this meets that criteia. The reason being that I have asked John Hackett if we can gather at his place and, not only has he said yes, but he's thinking of biring out a couple from his collection to join us.

Plus, if we're all very good, a surprise or two.

Rgds,

Rob

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Event details and links:

DUCATI COVENTRY
204 Keresley Road
Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom CV6 2JJ

Tel.: +44 (0) 2476 335 300
Fax: +44 (0) 2476 335 307

E-mail: click here (johnhackett@jhperformance.co.uk)

Website: http://www.ducaticoventry.com (http://www.ducaticoventry.com/)

Google Map Link: Ducati (http://www.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=CV6+2JJ&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=52.437176,-1.531219&spn=0.097534,0.344009&om=1&iwloc=addr)Coventry (http://www.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=CV6+2JJ&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=52.437176,-1.531219&spn=0.097534,0.344009&om=1&iwloc=addr)

Cheers - Frank

[Rob B]

Add you names/bike if you think you can attend:

1. Rob

[beancounter]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter

[Monty]

Add you names if you think you can attend:

1. Rob
2. Monty

[philthy]

Where is John Hacketts place?:)

[Jasper]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper

[twpd]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper
5. twpd

[Jools]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper
5. twpd
6. Jools

[aka.eric]

Where is John Hacketts place?:)
Keresley Road,Coventry.CV6 2JJ

[851neil]

would love to but don't get back from the TT till Sat afternoon 10th June, damn - missed it again...

[851neil]

scratch that date - don't get back till Sat 9th June pm, still can't make it...

[Ains.]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper
5. twpd
6. Jools
7. Ains.
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)

[philthy]

Keresley Road,Coventry.CV6 2JJ


Thanks;)

[philthy]

1. Rob
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper
5. twpd
6. Jools
7. Ains.
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy

[Rob B]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy

What bike are you coming on?

[Monty]

What bike are you coming on?
1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy

[keith888]

What bike are you coming on?
1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy
11. Keith 888

[philthy]

What bike are you coming on?
1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888

[twpd]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888

[gary888]

Gary. 888SPS

[Nattyboy]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8 Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888

[leob]

Im in add me to the list Leob 888

[philthy]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888

[Monty]

Nigel, have you noticed apart from us they are all these new fangled water cooled 4 valve thingies-fashion victims.......:lol:

John

[twpd]

I have! So much so I put my 4v bike into retirement a couple of years ago. 2 valves and air-cooling is the way forward IMO :lol:

2 vlvs is the new black!

2 vlvs & air-cooled
www.twpd.co.uk
www.twpdracing.com
http://northernmonkeys.blog.co.uk/

[Redsps]

Can you add me to the list please.

MK1 superlight....if thats ok.


rob

[beancounter]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL

[Monty]

Can you add me to the list please.

MK1 superlight....if thats ok.


rob

No worries Rob-you can sit with Nigel and me on the 2 valve side of the pub.
Oh, and since you are a newby-welcome aboard.

John

[twpd]

That is sounding ominously like the flat-earth society! :lol:

[Monty]

"That is sounding ominously like the flat-earth society!"

What?-you mean it's not flat???:lol:

John

[DucatiRoss]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)

[AL900SL]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL

[Ian900SLV]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V

[RightSaidFred]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888

[ziggi]

Sorry, i've just picked up on this one ! I've let the 125+ members of 900SL.com know as well.

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V

[ali]

Me too!

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL

[pablo]

[QUOTE=DucatiRoss]1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. Paul N - SP4 (probably )

[Herb]

Count me in.
1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
18. Herb - 750SS

[ali]

Edited to stop the rot....

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS

[Jools]

Edited cos I might not be there

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS

[chicken]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)

[Rob B]

Guys,

This is looking really good. With the DSC and others we have got in excess of 30 bikes saying they're up for it.

Rgds,

Rob

[monstermob 998]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back

[james8]

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)

[triple8]

bc thanks for the invite love to make it, just need to check if I'm allowed out to play.

triple8 (SP4)

[Iconic944ss]

Sadly, this might clash with family hols for me but I'll try and post it elsewhere for maximum exposure!

Cheers - Frank

[Mark]

Hi,

I have created an entry on our club calender for this event here (http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=83)

I have also posted on the events on the ducati.com sites for this, I’m just waiting for approval. I thought this would be a good exposure for the club. Once Ducati have approved this, I’ll link it to this thread.

How many people are now going? :)

Oh, and please can someone submit some 888/851 and SS pics, I need a better resolution then the one I have used (Rob B's avatar!).

[Mr.R]

Hi Everyone,
I had planned to come to the t8 meet.
But last night a fellow member of the other club, posted on the e-mail list spare tickets and a berth in his time share for the 'TT'. Sailing out on the 2am boat on sat 2nd returning on sat 9th.
Perfect dates and all at face value....Top man as he could have got a small fortune on e-bay.
So i'm going to miss the t8 meet which is a shame as i was looking forward to meeting up with you all in person and seeing all those great bikes....and showing of mine to be honest.
I used to be a 'TT regular attending more than 10 times but haven't been since the late 80s, what with it being the 100th' and being fully booked since last year i'm chuffed to be going.
I hope i can meet up with 851neil on the Island. Seeing his great bike would go some way towards making up for missing all of your bikes.
Trouble is i can't decide which of my big Dukes to take, i'm sure people here will say take the 851.
But i've already had some e-mails saying to take 'Beverley' my "78 900ss based special.

Steve

[Smacker]

Guys,

This is looking really good. With the DSC and others we have got in excess of 30 bikes saying they're up for it.

Rgds,

Rob

Iīm jealous as F... I registered myself for race training in Poland last year and canīt back out now otherwise I would have made the effort and come to UK for the meet. I canīt wait to see the pictures and wish you all a super time and good weather.

Regards

a Very frustrated Steve

[Rob B]

Larger Pic

[Mark]

Thanks Rob.

[FiscusFish]

As it's just one big T8 lovefest in here here's some pictures of the last 888 mini-meet at Popham http://homepage.ntlworld.com/fiscusfish/popham/index.html

Won't be able to come this time though as the South of France beckons...

[Monty]

Picture Flanks.

[Mark]

I like the zorst John.

[Nattyboy]

One of mine

[Mark]

One of mine

If you had taken that picture a minute or a day later.... ;)

Have you got a bigger version of that picture mate?

[Nattyboy]

I havent mate - got some good ones of falappa and toseland sat on it though outside ducatis WSB hosiptaility if you want me to e-mail 'em (let me know tonight coz im away on business from tommorrow until wednesday)

Cheers
Nat

[Mark]

Please mate, mark.traves@ntlworld.com

Don't worry about Toseland, some how I don't think Ducati would like that picture on their site, or allow it!!

cheers.

[Mark]

The event is now on the Ducati Club Section.

http://www.ducati.com/ducatiworld/clubs/eventdetail.jsp?id=17201

[philfingers]

Would like to make it too, weather permitting of course,
Phil 900 SL III, or YB11 if the Girlfriend decides to come! (it's still italian so guess it still counts!)

[james8]

one more for the pot..!

[Wobblybitsch]

Hiya,
I hope to be there - enjoyed last year. Have mentioned it to a couple of 851 owners too trying to swell the ranks yet further.
Unfortunately BFM in Shipley decided to fail the discs at the MOT for being too loose :mad: . Despite repeating discussions with various people at Stafford Show who insisted that they shouldn't fail, I couldn't persuade BFM to change their opinion.
So, not having Ģ520 spare notes I bought EBC ones instead and now John is struggling to fit them because they don't seem right for the bike - something about getting in the way of the Speedo cable.
So, if I can get this fiasco sorted out I will be joining you - if not, I think it would be just too sad to turn up on my GPZ500
If anyone has any experience/tips about fitting EBC's to a Superlight I would be really grateful to hear from you.
Judi

[kwikbitch]

I'd like to go but Luthor needs Tax and an MOT so...watch this space :)

Judi...Hope you can go. Someone was havin the same problem on here not so long back...it was to do with fully floating though...again too much play!!!! (?)

[kwikbitch]

1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)
27. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark

[Redsps]

Hiya,
I hope to be there - enjoyed last year. Have mentioned it to a couple of 851 owners too trying to swell the ranks yet further.
Unfortunately BFM in Shipley decided to fail the discs at the MOT for being too loose :mad: . Despite repeating discussions with various people at Stafford Show who insisted that they shouldn't fail, I couldn't persuade BFM to change their opinion.
So, not having Ģ520 spare notes I bought EBC ones instead and now John is struggling to fit them because they don't seem right for the bike - something about getting in the way of the Speedo cable.
So, if I can get this fiasco sorted out I will be joining you - if not, I think it would be just too sad to turn up on my GPZ500
If anyone has any experience/tips about fitting EBC's to a Superlight I would be really grateful to hear from you.
Judi

you are not alone with this problem, many off us have suffered with it, I renewed the bobbins even though i didnt need to and went to another mot station that knew what they were doing, problem solved.
it's not just SL owners that are afflicted by this problem, it affects any duke fitted with the cast iron 10 bobbin full floating disk. SL's SP SPS's etc. if it full floats its going to shake rattle & roll.
it pays to be persistant with the mot's. providing the disk your going to retro fit are the same size and offset, and thickness , you should.nt have any probs fitting them.

rob

[Iconic944ss]

Yippee - good vibes at last that I might be able to make the 9th @ JHP :D


Can anyone post this event up on the DOC site at all please ???


Cheers - Frank

[andys 900ss]

1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)
27. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark
28. Andys900ss

[Mr.R]

Hi,
Rob B put it on the DOC web months ago.

Steve

[Maxypriest]

1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)
27. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark
28. Andys900ss
29. Maxypriest 900SL MkV

[moto748]

Looking at the first post, is 9th June still the date?

If so, although my social calendar is usually fairly thin :rolleyes:, I am double-booked that day.

[james8]

Does anyone know what time kick-off is on the 9th - I'm guessing most would aim to arive around 10am, or maybe 11am...?

James.

[Rob B]

Frank,

When I kicked this off I posted it to the DSC, DoC, Ducati 851/888 board and Ducatisti.

It's a sticky or in their events lists.

Regards,

Rob

Yippee - good vibes at last that I might be able to make the 9th @ JHP :D


Can anyone post this event up on the DOC site at all please ???


Cheers - Frank

[Rob B]

James,

I would think that the earliest people will get there is 10am. Stay as long as you like, with in reason.

Rgds,

Rob

Does anyone know what time kick-off is on the 9th - I'm guessing most would aim to arive around 10am, or maybe 11am...?

James.

[james8]

I reckon 11am'll do it for me..! :roll:

[Rob B]

OK, I've just been confirming details with John Hackett and we're all set. Apart from all our loverly 851, 888 and SSs, there's going to be some other really nice eye candy there. You'll have to be there before they disappear later in the afternoon.

More on the final details when I get back from my France trip.

Regards,

Rob

[Monty]

You shouldn't have been bothering John this afternoon Rob-you'll have been stopping him working on the Twinspark...........

John

[Rob B]

It looks like there'll be plenty to drool over at JHP. A Super Mono, one of Capirossi's GP bikes, A Marco Lucchinelli race bike and a display version of the Desmosedici GP engine.

Please be aware that these will be packed up in the afternoon as they need to be transported to anther show. Arrive before lunch to admire.

Many thanks to John for laying this on and letting us use the facilities.

Regards,

Rob

[couchcommando]

Will try and make this I reckon, the SS is at Oulton on the 8th and Cadwell on the 11th so I'm sure it won't mind a trip out on the road on the 9th too ;)

[ENGAKATS]

I would love to come guys but on the 8th I'm flying to Barcelona....

Yeap! You guessed it!! It's MotoGP weekend (and I have some paddock passes too :rolleyes::D).


I'll join you @ the next one... :biaggi::biaggi:

[Wolter888-nl]

If foreign 888 are welcome, I will be there due to weather :)
1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)
27. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark
28. Andys900ss
29. Maxypriest 900SL MkV
30. Wolter888-nl ('93 888 Strada)
31. Iconic944ss - Frank - (93 900ss)

Wolter you and any other international owners are more than welcome. (Regards - Frank) DSC Webteam ;)

Anyone with 851/888 who lives close to Cambridge can show me the way to the unknown of UK. ( I ride conform regulations as much as gaslever alows me:) )

[Iconic944ss]

Only One Week And Counting !!!!

[keith888]

Its coming around quick isn't it! A burst of activity yesterday saw my 'new' front mudguard t-cutted and laquered. The paint may not match but at least I won't have to insult the assembled glitteratti with a T8 with a knackered piece of bodywork!

Keith

[Rob B]

0. Rob B 888
1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Ali 900SL
22. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
23. Herb - 750SS
24. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
25 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
26. James (888 SP4)
27. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark
28. Andys900ss
29. Maxypriest 900SL MkV
30. Wolter888-nl ('93 888 Strada)
31. Iconic944ss - Frank - (93 900ss)

Is this our final list for Sat.

Rgds,

Rob

[Redsps]

rob, is there a set place to park up at jhp or is it just where we land so to speak.

have you also ordered nice dry wether for us...;) ;)

rob

[Nattyboy]

Lets all make an effort to introduce ourselves ! We could put a bit of masking tape on the screen so we knows whos bikes whos ??

[ali]

:( :( :(

Sorry all, one down I'm afraid. Fool of a mate has sprung his stag do on us for next Sat and it' down to me to sort out the humiliation.... Balls. :(

0. Rob B 888
1. James888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888 (If I don't have to fly to Bangalore that day)
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy 851
11. Keith 888
12. Nat 888
13. Gary 888SPS
14. LeoB 888
15. Rob 900SL
16. Matthew 851SP2 or 750SS (if I've not sold it and the 851 is broke !)
17. AL900SL
18. Ian 900SL V
19. Lyndsay (Rightsaidfred) 888
20. Ziggi (Colin) 900SL V
21. Paul N - SP4 (probably )
22. Herb - 750SS
23. Chicken - 900SS or FE (even more old skool - 2-valves AND carbs!)
24 monstermob 998 (600SS)-- i'll park it round the back
25. James (888 SP4)
26. Lisa (Kwikbitch) & Luthor '03 750SS Dark
27. Andys900ss
28. Maxypriest 900SL MkV
29. Wolter888-nl ('93 888 Strada)
30. Iconic944ss - Frank - (93 900ss)

Very sorry guys, have been looking forward to a day like this since I joined the club :(

[james8]

looks as if the weather can't make up its mind about Saturday. I've got so many websites running to see what the score is I'm now a blooming expert..!! :lol:

The BBC site says sun... hurrah...:roll: ....

but... others suggest rain and lightning...!!! :eek:

who knows the right God to pray to...? :frog:

[Carbon749]

Lets all make an effort to introduce ourselves ! We could put a bit of masking tape on the screen so we knows whos bikes whos ??

Joking apart this sounds like a good idea. Then again at this time of the morning many things sound like good idea's :D

[Rob B]

Nat and I are meeting on the A419 just north of the Honda (Burford A316) turning. We'll be ready to leave the Cold Harbour Pub car park at 8am but this is only as I feel that I need to get to JHP early doors. See ya there.

Rgds,

Rob

[Rob B]

rob, is there a set place to park up at jhp or is it just where we land so to speak.

have you also ordered nice dry weather for us...;) ;)

rob

It'll be where we land. I'll try to be there early enough to do a bit of car park attendant stuff.

Rgds,

Rob

[Iconic944ss]

Just out of curiosity (in case I get to watch my buddies at the Mallory TD the day before) does anyone know of bike-friendly (re: secure) B&B near JHP or Mallory by any chance?

Cheers - Frank

[Herb]

Frank,

I can recomend a place in my village, Swinford in Leicestershire, if that is close enough for you. I am about 18 miles from Mallory and the same from JHP. The village is very close to the motorway so pretty convenient with a good pub. Secure parking in my garage if they don't have any.

Here is the link anyway. Its called Ravendale.
http://www.offmotorway.com/public_html/M6pages/entries/j01/nestedframeset.htm

[pibbow]

Well lads and lass have a great time. I as usual will be serviing tea & scone's to old people that stink of P*ss!! Well customers anyway so have a good one, next year any chance the meet could be held in march or october when my hotel is closed

Peter

[chicken]

GAAAAHHHH!!!!!

Not able to make this now - sorry fellas....

[Jools]

I can't get there either...too much to do, so little time.

Still, I'm sure that you won't miss a humble Strada amongst all the SP's, but I want pictures, reports and lots of 'em.

[Redsps]

sorry cant make this one guys, just party company with the SL this evening, getting something else starting with an 8 again, just cant get them out of my system.
will update you when i got it sorted and home.

have a good trip and meet guys.

rob

[Wolter888-nl]

Sadly due to illness I can't come either. I was looking forward to meet some British 888 riders. Now I have to wait for other chance
Hope it was a nice day for all of you

Cheers
Wolter888

[Monty]

It was a great day thanks, the sun shone, the bikes looked lovely-there were several comments about never having seen so many 888's in one place.
Oh, I nearly forgot, and John Hackett handed out ear plugs all round and fired up the DesmoSedici...................

Great to see everyone there-and no politics.

John

[Nattyboy]

Great day !! And nice to put a few faces to my fellow 888 owners !!!

Big thanks to Rob for sorting it, John Hackett for hosting it (nice pizza and fresh coffee !), and the big man upstairs for bringing the sun out !!!

Great seeing the 'sedici being fired up (cant believe someone has actually BOUGHT that - exactly how it finished last seasons race at Motegi !!!) and fascinating listening to John on how it rode round Mallory !!!

Some flash harry SP4 owner will be along shortly to tell you about John Hackett giving him a corse fleece for best bike - lol !! Congrats mate ;>)

Small moment on the way back down the (empty) fosse way - gave it a right handful to clear the cobwebs and my ruddy satnav came off the bracket !!! Luckily it wedged in front of the instruments so no harm done.

See you all soon

Nat

[keith888]

Another set of thanks to Rob for organising it and for John Hackett for his generous hospitality. I'm not sure if John got a lot of sales out of the day but he certainly got a room full of smiles when he started the 990. If he'd revved it any higher I think those fairings hung from the ceiling would have blown off their hangers!

Keith

[Rob B]

First thanks to John and the team for the great welcome, hospitality and 'sedici entertainment, and second, for all of you for turning out and making it a great day. It's aways great to meet folks that we chat to via the boards, more so, surrounded by great bikes and in glorious weather.

Should we do it again next year?

Regards,

Rob

[JHP John]

Well that for me was a really great day seeing all of those great bikes and getting to meet more real Ducati enthusiasts it really was a pleasure, thanks to all that came especially Rob for his efforts.
It goes without saying you are all always welcome to drop in for a coffee anytime.
Best regards and safe riding JH

[AL900SL]

A great day out and my thanks to Rob for organising it and to John for hosting us and making us feel so welcome. I must say I am always made to feel welcome at JHP. To top it all Mrs R had finished laying the slabs on the patio when I got home.
It just don't get better.
Cheers
AllanR

[Jasper]

FANTASTIC DAY.Big,Big applause to Rob and John Hackett(and his hardworking wife and staff).

[triple8]

"Some flash harry SP4 owner will be along shortly to tell you about John Hackett giving him a corse fleece for best bike - lol !! Congrats mate ;>)"

Jealousy will get you no where Nat:D

Echo Jaspers comment. An excellent day and thanks to John and his team. It was good to put names and faces to people on the site. Thanks to Ian and Lyndsay for the company on the ride up and back - hope you both got home safe.

Paul

[Iconic944ss]

SUPERB!!!

400 mile round trip via a stop off in Leeds but, it worth every one just to hear the MotoGP bike fire up!

I could of easily stayed there all day - everyone was so friendly and helpful and the hospitality was unmatched by any dealership I've ever been to - I can start to understand why JHP are rated so highly.

Thanks again to John and all his team and Rob for helping organise it in the first place.

I dont see how we can 'top' this for next year ;)

Cheers - Frank

nb - wil post up some vid when I get chance but here is a memorable pic for me:

[khu996]

John B isn't looking too happy there!

Can we have more pics please?

[webteam]

Glad to oblige - hopefully this will link to the gallery I've just created:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=217

Cheers - Frank

[khu996]

Good pics Frank, cheers.

And my 749R (which has seen better days) is in pic 558 (with the Baglux tank cover)!

[james8]

Just want to add my thanks to those already posted for a simply superb day.

There was a lot of work for Rob in getting things organised, and John in hosting the sweaty hordes, so cheers guys - top job :)

.. and yes Rob, we should do it again next year..!

p.s. anyone got a vid-with-sound of the 'sedici running they can post ? Just gotta have that soundtrack ..!

[philthy]

Guys

I really enjoyed last years meet and was looking forward to today, ( It would have been only my second ride this year ) bike prepped taxed, fresh insurance and full tank, wife took day off work to look after kids....and then 3 days of really bad sore throat turned into really bad cold and a head like cotton wool and dizzy spells. Sense told me it was too risky for bike riding so I spent all day feeling very sorry for myself laid out on the settee.

It makes me wonder if someone is trying to tell me something and maybe after 10 years she should go to a better home than I can give her.

Glad you all had a good time and thanks for posting the photo's.

Ride safe

Phil

[Rob B]

I have uploaded a clip of John running up one of Capirossi's GP bikes. Linky coming as soon as YouTube approve vid.

Rgds,

Rob

[Ian900SLV]

Just want to add my thanks to all who took the time to sort the day out, I really enjoyed the chance to chat with fellow SL owners and look forward to hopefully doing it all again next year

Cheers

Ian

[Rob B]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sUV9YoUiss


Linky, enjoy.

Rgds, Rob

[888heaven]

Thanks again Rob great day out,like to thank Lyndsay(RightSaidFred) and Paul (Triple8) for the guided tour up to Coventry and that refreshing tea on the way back at Andover and yes i did find the rain Paul.
cheers ian

[RightSaidFred]

Wonderful day out gentlemen, thank you all for turning out. Special award goes to our master of ceremonies, RobB, for organising it all with almost military precision. Thanks to Paul and Ian for escorting me up along the smashing Fosse Way, a road i've not been down before but one which I shall now frequent! Nice trundle back in the company of Rob too, hope any more rain didn't get ya mate! I've tried to upload some pics but it won't let me, says my image sizes are too big, whatever that means. If anyone wants to re-size them let me know i'll email them and we can get them up.

:)

[Iconic944ss]

Whose was the STUNNING all Black 888 by the way please? Must be a good story somewhere...

also, any more pics Ladies and Gentlemen?

Cheers - Frank

[Mr.R]

Hi Rob,
I couldn't make the meet as i was still at the 'TT'.
Yes i think you should do this event again, but please try to avoid the Island dates, as i've already booked for next year! AND I'D BE VERY DISSAPOINTED TO MISS YOUR DO AGAIN.

Steve

[851neil]

ditto....however I also need to stay on the bike to further enable my attendance......note to self.....

[RightSaidFred]

Whose was the STUNNING all Black 888 by the way please? Must be a good story somewhere...

also, any more pics Ladies and Gentlemen?

Cheers - Frank


Guilty :)

Story is I wanted a black one, to be different (there's always one eh...), managed to source another set of bodywork to paint, my original mint red panels are residing in the loft! Does suit the bike well, I was so pleased when I bolted them all on.

As I said in my last post, I have some more good pics of the day but can't seem able to post them up, the server is telling me they're too big and need re-sizing. I could email them to you Frank and you could post them?

[james8]

Here are some piccies of the big day, including one of the famous black and silver smoothie machine (nice one RSF..!!).

[Mr.R]

Hi,
I missed the meet for reasons previously stated (can't be in two places at once).
My question is how many 851/888's turned out? I'm not bothered about the other early models,( although they are very special ) just the 8 valvers.
It's not clear from the pic's.

Steve

[Sut888]

I think i counted 12 888's and 1 851 at one point. What a fantastic day, many thanks to Rob B for organising it and John H for hosting us.

[Iconic944ss]

and some more piccies kindly supplied by Judi:

[Rob B]

To round this out for 07, I have to also pass my thanks to Frank for all his support in rounding up the SS posse and generally assisting me in getting this going.

I already have some thoughts for 08 and will keep you posted as the winter closes in. That's unless you'd like to do another this year?

Rgds,

Rob

[RightSaidFred]

To round this out for 07, I have to also pass my thanks to Frank for all his support in rounding up the SS posse and generally assisting me in getting this going.

I already have some thoughts for 08 and will keep you posted as the winter closes in. That's unless you'd like to do another this year?

Rgds,

Rob

What you got in mind bud? Would be cool to do another.