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Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 23:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By sparkin
If that`s correct I`ll be a happy man:D:D

If that`s correct I`ll be a happy man:D:D
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 23:02
Replies: 21
Views: 6,768
Posted By sparkin
Suits the F1`s+santa monica etc..(Got me D*C head...

Suits the F1`s+santa monica etc..(Got me D*C head on now)I agree mate.People making new bikes look old:puzzled: can`t get my head round that,keep the bike from the era it`s from,it`s like people...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Feb-2005, 22:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,483
Posted By sparkin
I presume all you racers are having Brolly...

I presume all you racers are having Brolly dollys;):D:lol::lol::devil:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 22:46
Replies: 13
Views: 3,877
Posted By sparkin
Nice pics old boy!where can I get one of them...

Nice pics old boy!where can I get one of them there screens? :lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 21:31
Replies: 21
Views: 6,768
Posted By sparkin
How old?Were you are on your bevel?...

How old?Were you are on your bevel? :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 21:27
Replies: 18
Views: 5,540
Posted By sparkin
Rob,have you got their number?

Rob,have you got their number?
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 14:45
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
I agree:o that`s way over the top.I don`t know...

I agree:o that`s way over the top.I don`t know what mine`s been set to now,when it gets home I`ll have a measure up.
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 01:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
Nice :devil:

Nice :devil:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 01:11
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
I miss you:(

I miss you:(
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 00:59
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
What are my problems Ruth,apart from Glyn,he`s a...

What are my problems Ruth,apart from Glyn,he`s a nutter:lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 00:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
No tax or MOT yet Ruth,but it`ll be nice to have...

No tax or MOT yet Ruth,but it`ll be nice to have it back in the garage,it`s been gone three months:o
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2005, 00:36
Replies: 14
Views: 4,401
Posted By sparkin
Soon be home!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well my scratch will soon be itched:D just had a call from the man himself(Carl harrison M/Cs,I know it`s late,but that`s the kind of dedication the man has!)and he`s hoping to deliver mine back this...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Feb-2005, 20:19
Replies: 16
Views: 4,503
Posted By sparkin
Nice links Frank,It`s not hard to see why these...

Nice links Frank,It`s not hard to see why these bikes are held in such high regard looking at those pictures:) fantastic:roll:
Can`t wait to get mine back:smug: Sparkin`s got an itch and it needs...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2005, 17:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,505
Posted By sparkin
Should manage to get to at least three of...

Should manage to get to at least three of those,the other thing I didn`t ask but should have was,when the racing starts will the Desmodues be the only bikes on track,or will they be a series within a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Feb-2005, 16:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,505
Posted By sparkin
A non participants veiw

A lot of things have been said about the DDseries,and for what it`s worth I`m going to have mine.I`m not competing in it for one reason or another,but I can`t wait for it to start:DSo I`ve put a few...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 15:36
Replies: 32
Views: 4,711
Posted By sparkin
FAT is the new fast:devil::lol::lol:;)

FAT is the new fast:devil::lol::lol:;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2005, 11:39
Replies: 32
Views: 4,711
Posted By sparkin
Can`t agree more,it`s either the arai or the...

Can`t agree more,it`s either the arai or the shoe.They don`t get their reputation for nothing,whether Rooney looks good in his is debatable:P:lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 20:24
Replies: 16
Views: 4,503
Posted By sparkin
Misterpink,you can see from these replies that...

Misterpink,you can see from these replies that 851/888 owners are extremly passionate about their bikes:) Like the advert says
"come on,dive in!"
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 18:41
Replies: 16
Views: 4,503
Posted By sparkin
It`s all in the set up;) very stable on fast...

It`s all in the set up;) very stable on fast sweepers,std suspension typically Duc hard,bouncy on rough roads,rear ride height is adjustable to speed things up if you wish,as for brakes,mine has...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 17:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,503
Posted By sparkin
There isn`t the initial low down punch like the...

There isn`t the initial low down punch like the 2v,but you`re still pulling hard at double the speed limit:D
I`ve had most of the rubberband Dukes and the 888 gets the most heads turning and...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 17:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,503
Posted By sparkin
Life without a 888 is like life without beer:o...

Life without a 888 is like life without beer:o you can do it,but you wouldn`t want to:saint:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 17:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,609
Posted By sparkin
Not a 100% sure,but I think you need the 5spoke...

Not a 100% sure,but I think you need the 5spoke wheel out of the late SS range,try before you buy thou.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 19-Feb-2005, 14:01
Replies: 40
Views: 9,402
Posted By sparkin
Ah:sniff: bless! ain`t my old 888 good enough...

Ah:sniff: bless! ain`t my old 888 good enough anymore?:lol:
Wait `till it comes back from Carl`s:devil:
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2005, 22:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,721
Posted By sparkin
Just thought I`d post a pic(not very good...

Just thought I`d post a pic(not very good thou,camera phone)of my new rising rate rear spring:D I know it should be purple,but I couldn`t have that;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2005, 21:58
Replies: 44
Views: 10,140
Posted By sparkin
Like bayliss boy said"the foggy was badged...

Like bayliss boy said"the foggy was badged as a 916,but actually a 996"
A real oddball the foggy rep,the frame is wider to fit a bigger airbox,titanium rods,carbon/titanium exhausts,standard...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Feb-2005, 21:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,635
Posted By sparkin
Carpet spray adhesive :saint:

Carpet spray adhesive :saint:
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 21:58
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
If you want a mono I`d wait,that`s why the Greek...

If you want a mono I`d wait,that`s why the Greek had to change his, he couldn`t wait for a mono:frog:It was an expensive decision:rolleye:
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 21:45
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
Or this one,you`ll have to scroll...

Or this one,you`ll have to scroll...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 21:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
Try this...

Try this one

http://www.spareshack.com/cgi-bin/browse-no-frames.cgi?session=56104837&view=group&group=749999bod
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 21:15
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
Don`t give up hope,the Moto GP unit Ducati do is...

Don`t give up hope,the Moto GP unit Ducati do is painted and fits straight on to your subframe,I think it`s around £300.You think the 749`s bad,you should try changing the seat on a 888:o
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 21:08
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
When the greek done his they weren`t avaliable,if...

When the greek done his they weren`t avaliable,if you add a quality spray job to the unpainted unit from Nigel(sandbar ltd,good stuff is that)you`re getting near the same money,it just depends which...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 20:57
Replies: 29
Views: 3,525
Posted By sparkin
To convert to mono you`ll need more than just the...

To convert to mono you`ll need more than just the plastic bit,the Dodgy Greek done his with genuine Duc bits off ebay and the cost was nearly half a grand:o

You`ll need the two parts of the plastic...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 21:31
Replies: 18
Views: 4,372
Posted By sparkin
Showing my ignorance there,I thought the stradas...

Showing my ignorance there,I thought the stradas were steel and the sp`s were alloy.
how many different subframes are there for the 851/888 range?
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Feb-2005, 20:17
Replies: 18
Views: 4,372
Posted By sparkin
I personally would be interested,pending on...

I personally would be interested,pending on ;

Cost,Material and Quality




I presume the cost would be relative to the demand, ie the more he makes, the cheaper they become.
I would imagine,imho,...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Feb-2005, 00:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By sparkin
Still do;):lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Still do;):lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Feb-2005, 21:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By sparkin
These new gel batteries seem to give you no...

These new gel batteries seem to give you no warning at all,fine one minute,dead the next:mad:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Feb-2005, 20:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,710
Posted By sparkin
Afraid not,buy Gordy`s 888 then they`ll fit...

Afraid not,buy Gordy`s 888 then they`ll fit straight on:saint:
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 19:53
Replies: 35
Views: 6,772
Posted By sparkin
Do you have anymore Nat?If so how much?Quite like...

Do you have anymore Nat?If so how much?Quite like the corse bit on `em:eureka::)
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 12:47
Replies: 35
Views: 6,772
Posted By sparkin
Carbon swing arm ends,I presume are the same as...

Carbon swing arm ends,I presume are the same as monster?
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 12:45
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
I wish:cool: that belongs to Carl Harrison...

I wish:cool: that belongs to Carl Harrison Motorcycles,but it`s been there so long it thinks it is it`s home:lol::lol::lol:
No reflection on Carl,but with one thing and another I haven`t been able to...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 02:16
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
:D Glad people like it,it realy shows the carbon...

:D Glad people like it,it realy shows the carbon huggers up now,note rear spring,that`s a hyperpro one,normally purple but I couldn`t have that so I powder coated it yellow with the suspension hoop...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 01:55
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
Well I`ve done it,white wheels that is,the bikes...

Well I`ve done it,white wheels that is,the bikes still not finished yet but the majority is done.Still got the rad,clutch hose,suspension set up and some more new fastners to do and the rest of the...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2005, 01:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,721
Posted By sparkin
Yep I have,or am.Just fitted the hyperpro combi...

Yep I have,or am.Just fitted the hyperpro combi kit to mine(well I haven`t,Carl Harrison motorcycles have)hoping to get the bike back for March.I have used the kits before on a SS and really liked...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Feb-2005, 09:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,342
Posted By sparkin
I`ve put one exrta tooth on the rear of my Strada...

I`ve put one exrta tooth on the rear of my Strada and I find it ideal for the road and odd trackday:)
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Dec-2004, 01:01
Replies: 16
Views: 4,292
Posted By sparkin
I`ve got some spare studs if the worst happens...

I`ve got some spare studs if the worst happens mate.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Dec-2004, 01:30
Replies: 8
Views: 3,025
Posted By sparkin
I see you have your avatar sorted now...

I see you have your avatar sorted now robin:)

[Edited on 13-12-2004 by sparkin]
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 28-Nov-2004, 15:17
Replies: 11
Views: 6,471
Posted By sparkin
Some good points there,my T8 has got a lightened...

Some good points there,my T8 has got a lightened one in it with the later alloy clutch basket,etc.... aswell.Everyone who`s rode my bike has stalled it pulling away!(apart from my mechanic) it seems...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Nov-2004, 14:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,544
Posted By sparkin
This old chestnut again hey:lol: it`ll run...

This old chestnut again hey:lol: it`ll run forever:lol:

Oh, Diet coke for me please :( (on a deit,can`t afford new leathers) :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2004, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
Posted By sparkin
|I used motorex a year or two back and that was...

|I used motorex a year or two back and that was fine,prevented corrosion in the tank and started on the button four months later:)
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Nov-2004, 21:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,794
Posted By sparkin
That`s what happens in Norfuk in the...

That`s what happens in Norfuk in the winter,fantastic:D
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