Nearly there !!!!!

[Nattyboy]

Well, I k now it doesnt like much, but this is the result of many hours cutting/sanding/fixing/skinned knuckles/swearing etc !!!!

Think its done...even cut a hole it so I can store my tools etc and access them under the seat....

Im quite chuffed...!! Thought I would post a picture so you can all see what it looks like before and after (when I get it back from the painters !)

Can I take this opportunity to publicly thank Kev (PITCREW), whose advice/help on the project has been invaluable - top bloke.

Cheers
Nat

[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Nattyboy]

[Nattyboy]

One showing underseat storage access....

Nat

[Queen_gravelpants]

Looking good Nat

Are you having the unit painted plain red or having number boards/ white stripe?

Good idea about having underseat access too, I really must sort out fitting a single unit on mine now.

[Nattyboy]

Std SP5 style C (see below)..want to keep it looking as std as possible (have sourced all the original stickers/bum pad etc too).

The guy whos painting it is superb..(hes won loads of competitions) hes just finished an 851 in black & gold with hand sprayed decals/white number boards front & back and its stunning...will take my camera thursday and get some shots for you.

Its up for sale too..ohlins front and back...around £3k..only thing is its been fitted with an SS motor !!

Looking good on the trackday girl !!!

Cheers
Nat

[Edited on 10-5-2004 by Nattyboy]

[yellow916]

Nat

Just looked at your photo - where did you get the rear-sets from? They lok much better than the original "things"! Are they adjustable?

Andrew

[Nattyboy]

Hi Andrew..im not a big fan of the originals either..I mean....rubber footrests on a sports bike...!!!

These are Lucas rearsets, not adjustable, but superb quality...best source is german ebay, expect to pay around £150-£175

Cheers
Nat

[888heaven]

Hi Natty
I know its a bit of a cheek but any chance of short blast on the T8 with those RS on as Im 6'1 and ive no idea if they would work with my lankyness.
ian

[yellow916]

Ian/Nat

Interesting point. What I'd really like in some rearsets is a little *more* legroom (I know that's not what they're usually for!). I've heard that Cyclecat make some adjustable rests, anyone know for sure if they fit?

Andrew

[Gordy]

Hi guy's. it's looking good so far Nat, and just to follow on from the last 2 posts, I also find the T8 a little cramped since my leg operation. and could do with some rearsets that move my feet a bit further back, and as you have pointed out they are more in keeping with a sports bike.

Can't wait to see the post paint pictures Nat.

Take care all, Gordy.

[Rob B]

The guys on the american 8xx site are pushing Alex (Cyclecat) for some rear sets. Don't hold you breath, but he may succumb to pressure.

Rgds, Rob

Originally posted by yellow916
Ian/Nat

Interesting point. What I'd really like in some rearsets is a little *more* legroom (I know that's not what they're usually for!). I've heard that Cyclecat make some adjustable rests, anyone know for sure if they fit?

Andrew

[Nattyboy]

Not sure about the cyclecats, but I do know there stuff is top notch quality (& adjustment) wise. Might be worth calling stuart @ spareshack.com as hes a big distributor.

Ian - As for a test ride..(cheeky bugger !!) no ones EVER ridden the T8 apart from me..but yep..no probs for a quick spin (you just want to check out my new brake setup really dont you !!!!??). Incidentally, I am 6'1" and rearsets are fine.

Cheers
Nat

[yellow916]

Nat

I actually called Stuart yesterday. He's not aware of any rearsets for the 851/888 but thought those for a monster or maybe SS might fit. Any thoughts? He offered to let me have some on a sale or return basis, which I might take him up on.

Rob - where is this US 8xx site?

Andrew

[paynep]

I've just taken delivery of a set of rearsets from Spareshack.

Finish, fit and quality is excellent, but they don't give any rear- or up-wardness over the originals. (probably they do on a monster!)

I can't decide whether to use them on my race bike or send them back and keep on looking for other ones........

Paul

[Queen_gravelpants]

Paul

The rearsets on my 888 are really high up/back.

As I still don't have any complete standard footrests for mine would you be interested in doing a swap?

[Queen_gravelpants]

Andrew

The 8xx group can be found here

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ducati851/

[Nattyboy]

Hi Celeste

If Paul cant help, ill swap those standard footrests I had..I will also throw in a brand new gear lever out of my stock to sort the damaged on them...!!!

Cheers
Nat