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Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 14:33
Replies: 11
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Posted By yellow916
Thanks again for the replies. The fuel isn't...

Thanks again for the replies. The fuel isn't stale (I went out briefly a couple of weeks ago and filled it up, problems were very similar then, just nowhere near as bad - I really thought I'd have...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 10:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,897
Posted By yellow916
Thanks for the replies. The bike hadn't been run...

Thanks for the replies. The bike hadn't been run for several weeks, so I agree fueling sounds favourite. The fuel filter is in the tank isn't it? Easy to change???

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Oct-2005, 22:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,897
Posted By yellow916
Advice sought - SP3 unwell...

I'd appreciate some advice please... Now that I've got the UJM run in I thought I'd take the SP3 out for a ride this evening. It turned over fine, eventually started, but sounded like it was only...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Sep-2005, 04:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By yellow916
Thanks for pointing that out. There is only one...

Thanks for pointing that out. There is only one date, Wednesday 14 September. I paid £109 for the day; obviously the organiser can't give me a refund at this late date, so open to...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Sep-2005, 14:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By yellow916
Track day place for sale - Snetterton, 13 September

I have a place in the intermediate group at the Rapid Tracks day at Snetterton next Wednesday, which I won't be able to use.

If anyone's interrested, drop me a U2U or e-mail and we'll srot something...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Sep-2005, 10:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,346
Posted By yellow916
Trackday place available at Snetterton next Wednesday...

I have a place in the Intermediate group at the Rapid Tracks day (http://www.rapidtraining.co.uk/e/tracking.htm) at Snettereton next Wednesday (14 September).

Unfortunately, I recently tore some...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Aug-2005, 21:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By yellow916
Fred, Paul Some settings for the rear Ohlins on...

Fred, Paul

Some settings for the rear Ohlins on my SP3. Needless to say the information in the Owners manual and the Factory manual are different, so here are both. It might also be worth...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Aug-2005, 15:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By yellow916
Paul The settings will be from the factory...

Paul

The settings will be from the factory manual. I don't know if they're likely to be different for an aftermarket shock, but they might be a starting point. Have you tried John Hackett, or...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Aug-2005, 22:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By yellow916
I can let you have the settings for the SP3 which...

I can let you have the settings for the SP3 which has an Ohlins rear if you think that will help?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Aug-2005, 17:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By yellow916
Been there etc - suffice to say I now understand...

Been there etc - suffice to say I now understand where the saying "wicked stepmother" comes from...

Hope things sort themselves out soon.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 10:39
Replies: 61
Views: 18,123
Posted By yellow916
Mike C If you're on the board - what are the...

Mike C

If you're on the board - what are the exhausts on your SPC? I imagine they sound rather good (and don't look too bad either)...

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2005, 14:34
Replies: 61
Views: 18,123
Posted By yellow916
Have to agree with Nat (Mark's a lucky beggar!)...

Have to agree with Nat (Mark's a lucky beggar!) and Rob (lots of help on the Yahoo group).

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Jul-2005, 14:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,122
Posted By yellow916
Steve/Ains Seems to be a theme here - my SP3...

Steve/Ains

Seems to be a theme here - my SP3 also runs cold, even in the recent hot weather. I'd assumed the gauge or sensor was just inaccurate, but maybe they really all do do that!

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2005, 15:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,520
Posted By yellow916
Sparkin, Jasper Which is the...

Sparkin, Jasper

Which is the "original" front brake line configuration - one or two pipes from the master cylinder? My SP3 has a single pipe which splits above the front hugger, but I need to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 21:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,623
Posted By yellow916
I'm sure there was a post by Shazaam! on using...

I'm sure there was a post by Shazaam! on using LEDs in the mirrors ages ago. The message as I recall was - don't!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jun-2005, 21:28
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By yellow916
Cheers Nat. If I don't get a sensible offer,...

Cheers Nat. If I don't get a sensible offer, I'll keep it. There's worse fates in life!

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2005, 14:25
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By yellow916
What\'s a 1998/9 916 worth?

As some of you will have seen, I've been trying to sell my 916 on this board, without success. I'm considering p/exing it. Does anyone know what the "book" trade in price is likely to be? Is it...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jun-2005, 00:44
Replies: 31
Views: 5,999
Posted By yellow916
Robin Not sure if you found the Yahoo site, but...

Robin

Not sure if you found the Yahoo site, but the link is:

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

You just have to sign up.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jun-2005, 14:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By yellow916
Robin Agree with Rob, contact Mike Cecchini et...

Robin

Agree with Rob, contact Mike Cecchini et al on the Yahoo group.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jun-2005, 14:41
Replies: 31
Views: 5,999
Posted By yellow916
Robin Also glad you decided not to break the...

Robin

Also glad you decided not to break the bike. If you need any help with part numbers, there's a chap on the Yahoo 851 group that has always been very helpful. Have a look there, or let me...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jun-2005, 22:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,828
Posted By yellow916
A nice SP3...

There is a nice SP3 on this site. Are prices on the up???

http://www.classic-motorbikes.com/stock.asp?StockID=102502

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2005, 14:06
Replies: 0
Views: 2,387
Posted By yellow916
An interesting article...

This might be of interest (courtesy of Mike Cecchini on the 851 Yahoo Group):

http://www.motorcyclingmag.com/Riding-Impressions/Precious-Metals-Ten-Years-After.asp

A 998 motor in an 851 frame...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2005, 18:07
Replies: 18
Views: 4,281
Posted By yellow916
Try copying the German text into...

Try copying the German text into

http://babelfish.altavista.com/

Usually gives a pretty good translation.

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Apr-2005, 03:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,376
Posted By yellow916
I'm 6' 1''and find the 916 way more comfortable...

I'm 6' 1''and find the 916 way more comfortable than the SP3 - something to do with relative seat-pegs-bars position I think. Also, I seem to sit "in" the SP3 and "on" the 916. A test ride I the...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Apr-2005, 23:55
Replies: 48
Views: 18,288
Posted By yellow916
And some 851's!!! Andrew

And some 851's!!!

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Apr-2005, 05:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,441
Posted By yellow916
For what it's worth, my SP3 has Agip stickers;...

For what it's worth, my SP3 has Agip stickers; from what I've heard of the previous owner, I'd guess they're original.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 23-Mar-2005, 14:40
Replies: 27
Views: 6,581
Posted By yellow916
Niel Welcome - fine choice of bike. As others...

Niel

Welcome - fine choice of bike. As others have said, there's a wealth of knowedge on this board.

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Mar-2005, 20:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By yellow916
Adam Can you let us know if you find anywhere...

Adam

Can you let us know if you find anywhere local to you? I need something done and I'm not a million miles from Biggleswade.

Thanks

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Mar-2005, 20:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,628
Posted By yellow916
Rob That was me, but I think (hope) I've found...

Rob

That was me, but I think (hope) I've found an alternative solution.

Thanks anyway.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Mar-2005, 17:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,811
Posted By yellow916
Have to agree with Darren, not pretty. Doubt...

Have to agree with Darren, not pretty. Doubt they'd fit the 851 frame either.

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2005, 20:19
Replies: 19
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Posted By yellow916
What exactly _was_ a 916 SP3??? Andrew

What exactly _was_ a 916 SP3???

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2005, 20:09
Replies: 16
Views: 4,504
Posted By yellow916
I have a 851 SP3 and a 916 Bip - the SP3 feels...

I have a 851 SP3 and a 916 Bip - the SP3 feels much livelier than the 916, turns in quicker, and the cast iron discs are very effective, although some say a radial master cylinder is worthwhile. ...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2005, 14:55
Replies: 18
Views: 4,372
Posted By yellow916
Story of my life! Do you recall how much they...

Story of my life! Do you recall how much they went for?

If anyone notices one, can they give me a shout?

Thanks

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Feb-2005, 14:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,372
Posted By yellow916
On the subject of chicken lips (Rob's note...

On the subject of chicken lips (Rob's note above), does anyone by chance have a spare (used) SP3 single seat unit (not the subframe) laying around their garage? Doesn't have to be in perfect...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2005, 21:36
Replies: 18
Views: 4,372
Posted By yellow916
Nat Any 851 stuff? Andrew

Nat

Any 851 stuff?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2005, 14:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By yellow916
Paul You have U2U... Andrew

Paul

You have U2U...

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2005, 14:24
Replies: 13
Views: 4,172
Posted By yellow916
Simon Nice bit of good fortune there - you now...

Simon

Nice bit of good fortune there - you now own one of the second best looking Ducs! I agree with the others, change those belts immediately! JHP did a good job on rebuilding the forks on my...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Feb-2005, 17:04
Replies: 24
Views: 3,213
Posted By yellow916
Or get the black ones painted for somewhat...

Or get the black ones painted for somewhat less???

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Feb-2005, 21:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,342
Posted By yellow916
Steve I'll have a count of teeth next time I'm...

Steve

I'll have a count of teeth next time I'm in the garage! I was confused by that thread as well.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Feb-2005, 13:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,342
Posted By yellow916
Steve Have you had a look at the 851 Ducati...

Steve

Have you had a look at the 851 Ducati group on Yahoo? There are several threads there at the moment on this very topic. Also a lot of knowledgeable folk there who could probably help.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jan-2005, 19:57
Replies: 47
Views: 12,862
Posted By yellow916
SP3 Andrew

SP3

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jan-2005, 11:39
Replies: 3
Views: 2,332
Posted By yellow916
Rob Don't know if it's the same one that Robin...

Rob

Don't know if it's the same one that Robin was referring to, but it's in Italy, and they're a bit rare...

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jan-2005, 04:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,332
Posted By yellow916
888SPS...

Anyone see that 888SPS in MCN this week? £20k???

Guess Robin didn't but it then...

Andrew
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jan-2005, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By yellow916
Advice on rear sprocket please...

I just spent some time in the garage cleaning the chain and sprockets on the 916, and noticed some side-to-side movement on the rear sprocket. I don't remember seeing this before, so I guess...
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Dec-2004, 16:53
Replies: 37
Views: 11,135
Posted By yellow916
Robin I think £20k would really be top money...

Robin

I think £20k would really be top money even for an SPS, and it would have to be absolutely immaculate, low mileage etc. And to be any sort of investment, it'd have to stay that way. As far...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Dec-2004, 20:08
Replies: 2
Views: 2,649
Posted By yellow916
Footrests for 851...

Anyone ever heard of these???

http://www.oem-uk.com/shop/acatalog/851.html

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Nov-2004, 12:54
Replies: 2
Views: 2,430
Posted By yellow916
Robin There's someone on the Yahoo 851 board...

Robin

There's someone on the Yahoo 851 board that has a full parts listing for all these early bikes - worth asking there.

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2004, 20:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By yellow916
I called Toeff World (aka Ducati Mittelland) this...

I called Toeff World (aka Ducati Mittelland) this afternoon, and they don't sell rearsets for the 851 any more - they thought they "ought to take them off the web site"!

They did give me someone...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2004, 13:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,990
Posted By yellow916
Have Sandbar got a web site? Andrew

Have Sandbar got a web site?

Andrew
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2004, 13:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,609
Posted By yellow916
Darren Not sure if these are still available. ...

Darren

Not sure if these are still available. I've e-mailed Toeff several times but didn't get a reply. Maybe I'll try calling them.

Andrew
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