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Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 03:20
Replies: 1
Views: 2,189
Posted By mikesps
Shmoki, U have u2u.

Shmoki,

U have u2u.
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Oct-2005, 00:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,749
Posted By mikesps
I would be interested to hear how it goes Neil....

I would be interested to hear how it goes Neil. Roughly how much does the kit and installation cost?

I am planning on putting a 996SPS spec. engine in my SP3. I had thought of an ST4S engine with...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 02:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,671
Posted By mikesps
Has it been sitting for a while? Try some...

Has it been sitting for a while? Try some injector cleaner in the tank.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Oct-2005, 11:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By mikesps
Take them apart and spray them red?

Take them apart and spray them red?
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Oct-2005, 11:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By mikesps
Quite a few pairs on...

Quite a few pairs on...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Oct-2005, 11:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By mikesps
Rob, No, that was half of the UKP250 that the...

Rob,

No, that was half of the UKP250 that the pair went for on e-bay today. :)
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Oct-2005, 10:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By mikesps
Ah they all do that sir! Sounds like they work...

Ah they all do that sir!

Sounds like they work just as bad as the original mirrors. One of mine fell off in rush hour traffic, on a flyover. I almost got flattened rescuing it, but they are @ UKP125...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2005, 03:48
Replies: 50
Views: 9,263
Posted By mikesps
How about SP3 without the black on the fairing...

How about SP3 without the black on the fairing sides and no numbers?

http://mikesps.smugmug.com/photos/39913689-M.jpg

Mike
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 17:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,485
Posted By mikesps
I can think of two possibilities:- 1. Could the...

I can think of two possibilities:-

1. Could the operating rod be adjusted in too far?

If the travel of the pedal is reduced by too much by extending the adjustable rod, then the master cylinder...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2005, 03:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By mikesps
All a bit worrying. Are the...

All a bit worrying. Are the "collectors" moving in? Sometimes people have no idea of what parts are available in other places. The mirrors are Vitaloni Baby Turbos and can be bought new for under...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 14:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,715
Posted By mikesps
Just been pulled by e-bay @ UKP2550. Bit of...

Just been pulled by e-bay @ UKP2550. Bit of account hijacking me thinks.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2005, 14:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By mikesps
I agree, 996SPS with carbon airtubes, opened up...

I agree, 996SPS with carbon airtubes, opened up fairing inlets, sportsbike filters and FIM chip = 127 BHP on an allegedly conservative DynoDynamics dyno.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 14:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,715
Posted By mikesps
What British person would put spotlights on their...

What British person would put spotlights on their brake calipers? (Fourth row on the left. That is not normal.)

One who would sell a 999 for UKP11?
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 14:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,715
Posted By mikesps
It's an XC70, not an XC90. :lol:

It's an XC70, not an XC90. :lol:
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Oct-2005, 11:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By mikesps
Anyone know if the swing-arm pivot in the 999...

Anyone know if the swing-arm pivot in the 999 cases matches the 996 or the ST4, or is it a third size?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 18:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By mikesps
Back at you too Harv.

Back at you too Harv.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 18:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By mikesps
Harv, You have U2U. Mike

Harv,

You have U2U.

Mike
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Oct-2005, 17:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,110
Posted By mikesps
Harv, You could use a pair of...

Harv,

You could use a pair of these...

http://www.sportsbike.com.au/ducati_air_filters.html

I have a couple of spare sets, unused, still in the bag if you are interested.

Fitting requires...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2005, 09:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Posted By mikesps
It was listed last month. Seems like a good...

It was listed last month. Seems like a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9919&item=4572923391
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2005, 04:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Posted By mikesps
Motal9 is Ralph Allen from Motalia. He mainly...

Motal9 is Ralph Allen from Motalia. He mainly sells Laverda parts.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2005, 03:05
Replies: 10
Views: 2,350
Posted By mikesps
Matthew, Sorry to hear that. A lot of older...

Matthew,

Sorry to hear that. A lot of older bikes need the previous owner's "mistakes" fixed. The good news is that once you sort it properly it usually stays fixed.

Later clutches from any dry...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 14:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By mikesps
The axle stand is a bit rusty, but a lick of...

The axle stand is a bit rusty, but a lick of hammerite would sort that.

Mike:D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 13:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
Posted By mikesps
I have sent euros by registered mail for small...

I have sent euros by registered mail for small amounts. For some reason PayPal is not popular in Germany, but some sellers will open an account if asked.

Mike
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Sep-2005, 11:28
Replies: 35
Views: 5,191
Posted By mikesps
Hi Nat, I would like a roll as well please. Mike

Hi Nat,

I would like a roll as well please.

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2005, 13:49
Replies: 14
Views: 4,231
Posted By mikesps
That disguise doesn't fool us Mr Bayliss:D Mike

That disguise doesn't fool us Mr Bayliss:D

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2005, 12:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,623
Posted By mikesps
Here is another one. If you ask me, a bit of matt...

Here is another one. If you ask me, a bit of matt green paint and your own case, with or without milled slots and only you would know the difference.

I almost bought one used from a friend but the...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2005, 12:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,623
Posted By mikesps
There is a late model cover on e-bay with no...

There is a late model cover on e-bay with no...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Sep-2005, 13:14
Replies: 17
Views: 2,720
Posted By mikesps
How about their trailer, it only picks up the...

How about their trailer, it only picks up the front wheel. Should reduce the tow-ball load.

http://www.easylifter.co.uk/motorcycle_trailers/motorcycle_trailers_hydrualic_003.htm

Maybe you could...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2005, 06:47
Replies: 19
Views: 2,855
Posted By mikesps
There is a lot of copy bodywork available in both...

There is a lot of copy bodywork available in both GRP and carbon fibre and E-bay has second-hand original fairings quite regularly. I got a right side panel last week. Many suppliers will ship to the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2005, 20:05
Replies: 21
Views: 2,728
Posted By mikesps
What may not be clear from the commentary is that...

What may not be clear from the commentary is that the Japanese police force have a zero tolerance policy to this sort of thing and have begun training an elite pursuit team to catch the blighters red...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2005, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By mikesps
Sorry Rob, thought it might be. I keep thinking...

Sorry Rob, thought it might be.

I keep thinking there must be a way to replace the insert, only I have not figured it out.

I found my replacement box on e-bay, from Germany of course.

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2005, 15:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By mikesps
Rob, If there are still no offers I may have one...

Rob,

If there are still no offers I may have one from an 851, but I think the brass insert is stripped / rotating in the plastic.

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2005, 10:51
Replies: 29
Views: 3,739
Posted By mikesps
SPS differences: An SPS comes with carbon cans...

SPS differences:

An SPS comes with carbon cans as standard, and a carbon fuel tank (painted red).

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Sep-2005, 04:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,563
Posted By mikesps
Thanks Nat, just what I was looking for. Mike

Thanks Nat, just what I was looking for.

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 13:43
Replies: 50
Views: 10,438
Posted By mikesps
JMC list the Monster which should be the same as...

JMC list the Monster which should be the same as an 851/888.

In fact the 888 swingarm is shown when I bothered to...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 04:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By mikesps
Matthew, There is one here -...

Matthew,

There is one here - http://www.micapeak.com/reg/bikes/851/

You should join the yahoo group as well - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ducati851/

Mike
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 04:15
Replies: 50
Views: 10,438
Posted By mikesps
If I remember correctly, Mike Cecchini had a...

If I remember correctly, Mike Cecchini had a braced swingarm made in the Uk. Either Metmachex or JMC I think. They did it as a one off.

Metmachex list various Ducatis as do JMC but neither lists the...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 04:02
Replies: 23
Views: 2,601
Posted By mikesps
Looks very nice Ross. If you don't know when the...

Looks very nice Ross.

If you don't know when the belts were last changed, change them right away. Replace them with the later kevlar belts which have red writing rather than white.

Same goes for...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 03:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By mikesps
The electrex fault finding chart is very...

The electrex fault finding chart is very good.

https://www.electrosport.com/electrosport_fault_finding.html

Mike
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Sep-2005, 18:47
Replies: 89
Views: 20,863
Posted By mikesps
I am 43, been riding for 26 years without a...

I am 43, been riding for 26 years without a break. Over 1000 miles per week for a while, now about 2000 miles a year. Bit sad that.

CB250T - Honda Dream, allegedly. Never ridden a bike before....
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2005, 16:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,842
Posted By mikesps
These damn Ducatis are obviously the devil's...

These damn Ducatis are obviously the devil's work. How do we fight this dreadful affliction?
Mike
996 SPS No 770
851 SP3 No 341
851 SP3 No 533
:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Sep-2005, 16:53
Replies: 26
Views: 4,227
Posted By mikesps
If the head bearings are new, they may have...

If the head bearings are new, they may have seated properly now and need another small adjustment.

Swingarm pivot bearings and rear wheel bearings in good condition? Sometimes problems felt at one...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Sep-2005, 16:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,327
Posted By mikesps
Rob, Bank balance and long suffering wife...

Rob,
Bank balance and long suffering wife permitting, I would be interested in bodywork - seat and fairing, rear hugger, front mudguard, corsa air inlets and any other interesting bits, but not a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Sep-2005, 02:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By mikesps
I had a 900SS with a similar problem. The wiring...

I had a 900SS with a similar problem. The wiring to the ignition switch had been pinched by the lock stops and was intermittent.

Try moving the wiring around with the ignition on and see if the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2005, 17:31
Replies: 40
Views: 6,323
Posted By mikesps
My 996SPS needed three opening rockers replaced...

My 996SPS needed three opening rockers replaced at the first service. I sent them to http://www.mbpducati.ca/ in Canada who charged USD 45 per piece to replate them. They use someone who repairs...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2005, 11:09
Replies: 35
Views: 5,789
Posted By mikesps
How about a group purchase of Spaghetti headers...

How about a group purchase of Spaghetti headers or full systems from them? There was one recently on Yahoo from SilMoto which got quite a few US takers, but the systems were a bit expensive once they...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2005, 03:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,097
Posted By mikesps
Well I thought it was. Trying again Mike

Well I thought it was. Trying again

Mike
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Aug-2005, 03:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,097
Posted By mikesps
Drawing with dimensions attached. Mike

Drawing with dimensions attached.

Mike
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 05:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By mikesps
Are you going to use a set of ST4S crankcases?...

Are you going to use a set of ST4S crankcases? The SPS cases are not bored to take the 888 swingarm pivot bearings.

I have been thinking about putting an SPS engine in my SP3 and keeping the...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Jul-2005, 17:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By mikesps
Here's another one....

Here's another one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4564023396&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUK%3A1

Owned by an Australian living in Italy. Looks a bit like Troy Croser...
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