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Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2004, 01:42
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
Now i`ve seen that Weevee it`s70/30 in favour of...

Now i`ve seen that Weevee it`s70/30 in favour of white!
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2004, 01:20
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
That looks real nice mate!You have the white...

That looks real nice mate!You have the white frame, so white wheels would be to much.I`ve attached a side on pic for you to play with;)
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2004, 00:50
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
Thought about it KB,but I`ve never been one for...

Thought about it KB,but I`ve never been one for "a rider replica hero worship type thingy" I just like the style and spec of race bikes.Not only that,but my sprayer would have had to had graphics...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 21:39
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
My bikes from the past:lol::lol:

My bikes from the past:lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 20:29
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
Hmm....Black like you say,looks a bit meaner and...

Hmm....Black like you say,looks a bit meaner and is easier to keep clean,but I`m a cleaning,kinder bling/carbon junkie anyway so that doesn`t really bother me.
White stands out a bit more I think and...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 20:21
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
:puzzled::puzzled:Now I`m even more...

:puzzled::puzzled:Now I`m even more confused:puzzled::puzzled::lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 19:53
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
No, I still have first refusual on them:D but...

No, I still have first refusual on them:D but they do need new rim bolts:( Thanks for the pic,I didn`t think to photoshop it:rolleye: I wonder if that changes anyones opinion now?
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 19:49
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
:lol::PAre you offering yours Rob?:lol:;)

:lol::PAre you offering yours Rob?:lol:;)
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 17:57
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
This is where I got the colour scheme and ideas...

This is where I got the colour scheme and ideas from(loosely) but I`m not a big Foggy fan.

Thanks Jools,are you out tomorrow with KB?

[Edited on 18-9-2004 by sparkin]
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2004, 15:37
Replies: 78
Views: 19,047
Posted By sparkin
White wheels

Just got the T8 back from the sprayshop:DI`ve had it painted in `94 corse livery and can`t decide whether to do the wheels white or not.The factory bikes were white,what do you reckon chaps:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2004, 00:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,426
Posted By sparkin
A few threads on the rear ride height will...

A few threads on the rear ride height will transfer some more weight and grip to the front.New bridgestone 014s worked well at Rocky and inspire confidence,shop around and you`ll find them at under...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2004, 00:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,421
Posted By sparkin
You know the Guy "better looking KB" he...

You know the Guy "better looking KB" he was on the lincolnshire blat a few weeks back, on the silver infostrada 996
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Sep-2004, 14:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,095
Posted By sparkin
Have to agree with you Nat,not worth it,I like me...

Have to agree with you Nat,not worth it,I like me Bling as much as the next Keefyboy:P;) but for road use and the miles I do I can`t afford to keep replacing seals.Now if they were...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2004, 03:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,421
Posted By sparkin
A massive thank you

I`ve got to post something after this evenings events,so I thought here`s a good as place as any..........recently my T8 hasn`t been running to well,not quite it`s usual self,poor starting(nearly...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2004, 18:44
Replies: 16
Views: 2,277
Posted By sparkin
I think you`ll find the pitch on a Ducati belt is...

I think you`ll find the pitch on a Ducati belt is unique(they patented it to stop pattern belts being produced; correct me if I`m wrong KeefyB)made by Bates if my memory serves me correct.You`ll have...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Aug-2004, 00:16
Replies: 2
Views: 963
Posted By sparkin
Rearsets on ebay

Anyone considering bidding on these "new "DP rearsets on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7917060538&rd=1 according to my parts catalog they are reverse...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Aug-2004, 01:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By sparkin
Nuttin wrong with the grey stuff Robin there the...

Nuttin wrong with the grey stuff Robin there the ones, I`ll try and get some pics at the weekend.

Cheers,
Graham
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2004, 23:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By sparkin
Red,I think they might be Marvics now you say...

Red,I think they might be Marvics now you say about it.It was one of them passing conversations were I wasn`t all together listening!In perfect nick,how many fuel vouchers would I have to part with?
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2004, 20:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,756
Posted By sparkin
marchi wheels

Just been offered a pair of Marchi wheels which I haven`t seen before.They have magnes spokes(3),but alloy rims:puzzled: ,has anyone seen or had any experiance with this sort of wheels?
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Aug-2004, 22:08
Replies: 1
Views: 2,334
Posted By sparkin
New calipers

As usual my bike has took all my money:( ,fitted a new set of racing calipers:D used the original pads which were fitted to the calipers(the calipers were brand new)all they did was, literally polish...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 26-Jul-2004, 21:32
Replies: 8
Views: 3,610
Posted By sparkin
If you kept your `strada more upright and rode...

If you kept your `strada more upright and rode slower your gauge would be much more accurate:lol::lol::lol::lol:

PS.Have you spoke to your dealer about the brake judder mod yet?;)
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2004, 00:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,763
Posted By sparkin
Sssshhh! :saint:

Sssshhh! :saint:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2004, 21:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,763
Posted By sparkin
keefy,Is my carbon brake lever classed as bling...

keefy,Is my carbon brake lever classed as bling bling,cos it`s worth at least 10mph on the top end?:lol::lol::lol:

[Edited on 18-7-2004 by sparkin]
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2004, 20:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,254
Posted By sparkin
Someone said to measure from the rear spindle...

Someone said to measure from the rear spindle centre to the swingarm centre.Don`t know if this works, but it sounds feesible
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Jul-2004, 14:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By sparkin
I wouldn`t keep coming back if I wasn`t happy...

I wouldn`t keep coming back if I wasn`t happy mate,apart for the anorak sessionsof course:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jul-2004, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By sparkin
No question about the fit of that seat unit Forza...

No question about the fit of that seat unit Forza supplied,spot on and the quality is second to none:bouncy:

Not quite sure of the fit of the hugger thou:lol::D;):sniff::bouncy:
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jul-2004, 21:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By sparkin
What more carbon................

Thought I`d post a pic of my latest carbon addition........
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jun-2004, 00:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,558
Posted By sparkin
You should have a look on multistrada.net for...

You should have a look on multistrada.net for brake judder problems,they`ve had no end! With no real cure insight.Mine had a judder,so I done the usual checks of glazed pads,warped discs,tyre...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jun-2004, 13:18
Replies: 7
Views: 2,426
Posted By sparkin
Thats a bit harsh mate:lol:,looking at the...

Thats a bit harsh mate:lol:,looking at the knurling pattern on the original pegs(the ones on the bike now are copies I had made because the originals were a bit tired,that`d been used to prop the...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jun-2004, 00:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,426
Posted By sparkin
My rearsets

Thought I`d post a picture of the rearsets I`ve finally managed to fit(after many long hours!).Don`t know what they were originally off,but I can remember a corse one at pro V twins having a carbon...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-May-2004, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 2,613
Posted By sparkin
Stuck the bike on a four gas analyser yesterday...

Stuck the bike on a four gas analyser yesterday and it was between 6 and 7 %!Been watching the fuel consumption and it`s been about 42-45mpg on the road,but drops into the low thirtys when on...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2004, 00:42
Replies: 12
Views: 4,095
Posted By sparkin
God that`s nice,makes me want to put a SP seat on...

God that`s nice,makes me want to put a SP seat on my Strada!
Forum: 851 / 888 25-May-2004, 00:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,613
Posted By sparkin
Termi`s,airbox lid modified and a different chip...

Termi`s,airbox lid modified and a different chip but I don`t know which one.
Forum: 851 / 888 24-May-2004, 21:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,613
Posted By sparkin
Smelly bike

Went out for a thrash on the T8 to Yarmouth White Swan a week or two ago and a couple of my mates following me complained of a smell of fuel from my bike.So I took it to my service guy to investigate...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-May-2004, 23:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,215
Posted By sparkin
Oh dear,I must have a computer problem.I had...

Oh dear,I must have a computer problem.I had posted a similar thread before but could not see it,now it seems to have appeared.Sorry.
Forum: 851 / 888 09-May-2004, 23:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,215
Posted By sparkin
Newboy

Hello everyone,I`m new to 851/888 ownership so be gentle with me!I`ve had numerous Ducatis and have always managed to obtain a workshop manual,but I haven`t seen one for the 888,got ss,monster and...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-May-2004, 18:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,590
Posted By sparkin
Help for a newboy

I must admit I`m new to triple 8 ownership,had numerous other Ducatis,but not one of these thou, so please go easy on me!I have a very good engineer who does most of my big service work, but I would...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Apr-2004, 19:26
Replies: 4
Views: 2,437
Posted By sparkin
Membership

I`m much the same, but only a year or so lapse,Ian916 from multistrada.net sent some forms for me and my mate to send off.Will I have to pay the joining fee since I`ve let it lapse?
Forum: Tyres 28-Jul-2003, 19:47
Replies: 4
Views: 4,592
Posted By sparkin
I have to agree with you on all your points...

I have to agree with you on all your points Andy,especially the confidence thing.My 010`s always gave me confidence on road or track and you could always feel when the would start to slide.But as my...
Forum: Tyres 27-Jul-2003, 17:40
Replies: 4
Views: 4,592
Posted By sparkin
Tyres!Tyres!Tyres!

Just been reading about Andy`s highside at Rockingham(don`t know him,but I hope he`s ok)l have just sold my 900ss which l tried to trackday as much as l could (4-6 a year),on that l ran bt010`s which...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Jul-2003, 14:41
Replies: 2
Views: 5,250
Posted By sparkin
sussie

Try a hyperpro spring conversion from pro V twins about £160 plus fitting.Well worth the money transformed mine
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