Forum: 851 / 888  03-Oct-2005, 11:16 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 30-Sep-2005, 01:17 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,232 Yeah Jools - I checked out prices of Aprilia...
Yeah Jools - I checked out prices of Aprilia RSV's and I could have got a 2 or 3 year old one of those for about £2K less than the cost of my SP2 plus the repair bill ! 748's were also... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2005, 15:41 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2005, 15:30 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,232 yes, you did, so I'll hold you personally...
yes, you did, so I'll hold you personally responsible - the bill's on the way !
Actually, Ains it was your views, as well as others on this forum, that convinced me it was worth spending that sort... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2005, 21:37 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,232 SP2 Do you want the good news first ? Part 2
Thanks for your messages of sympathy to part 1. Much appreciated, however the good news is .. she's fixed ! I phoned Baines on Monday, spoke to Derek who did the original work. He straight away said... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 25-Sep-2005, 18:47 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 1,805 SP2 - Do you want the good news first ?
I collected my SP2 yesterday, after paying a £1900 bill to Baines, but it all was necessary and did include 2 new tyres. It didn't disappoint on the way home, and was everything I hoped for.... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 24-Sep-2005, 12:01 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 23-Sep-2005, 00:34 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,503 Meeting at Baines Saturday 24th ?
My SP2 will be ready for collection from Baines this Saturday, so if anyone wants to meet up there, it would be great to see you. We (me, wife, 2 kids) won't get there till about 1pm, so if anyone... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2005, 10:37 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,762 I picked mine up for £3700, but will probably...
I picked mine up for £3700, but will probably have to spend about £1500 getting it fit for the road - it had been stood around for the last 9 years, and had a few small cosmetic things to sort but... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2005, 00:08 |
| Replies: 24 Views: 5,200 Great to see a lovely bike back in it's full...
Great to see a lovely bike back in it's full glory - well done. Not that you've asked for my opinion, or that it's worth anything, but I would have preferred it to be less an SP3 lookalike, but it's... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2005, 23:49 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,768 Thanks for all the suggestions. I've just today...
Thanks for all the suggestions. I've just today gone with Footman James - Fully comp, unlimited miles, NCB not required, european breakdown cover plus Legal protection all for £176 all in ! Result !... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2005, 11:29 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2005, 00:55 |
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| Forum: Tyres 15-Sep-2005, 00:46 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 4,979 I'd agree with all the other comments about...
I'd agree with all the other comments about Diablos. I had a set fitted to my 1994 750 SS and they transformed the handling. £180 fitted ride in/ride out. I've had another set put on my recently... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2005, 00:38 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 10:41 |
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Anyone got any recommendations for Fully Comp insurance on my SP2 ? Would it qualify for a classic policy now (1990) ?
Matthew |
| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 02:00 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,219 851 SP register
Is there a register for these bikes ? It would be interesting to know how many are left , where they are and what they are doing
Matthew |
| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 01:58 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 2,734 'Blues' was mentioned in the Ad I saw in...
'Blues' was mentioned in the Ad I saw in Autotrader, but I don't know what that was. I went to the chap's house to see the bike - he had a Roller, a 911 convertible and a red E-Type under covers in... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 01:53 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 3,586 I get 110 to 120 a tank (before the fuel light...
I get 110 to 120 a tank (before the fuel light comes on) on the run to work (70 miles, 50 of which are motorway, doing 90-100mph). So it seems pretty similar to the other guys. (1994 750SS by the... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 01:46 |
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| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Sep-2005, 01:44 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 01:26 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 2,734 Keith - I'm based near Ross on Wye in...
Keith - I'm based near Ross on Wye in Herefordshire. There seems to be a branch of the DOC GB near me but I've yet to make it to a meeting (poor show on my part).
Another photo below. |
| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2005, 01:20 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 2,734 Thanks for all your welcoming messages and...
Thanks for all your welcoming messages and comments on the bike. All the advice is very welcome and needed. The SP2 is 99.9% standard from what I can make out, with the exception being a Brembo... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 02:00 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 01:46 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 2,734 Thanks for that Steve - it seems a lot of...
Thanks for that Steve - it seems a lot of problems are fuel or battery related. I've got Pirelli Diablo's on the 750 SS and think they are good - A DOC member suggestion the Micheling Pilot (Power ?)... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 01:22 |
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| Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2005, 01:04 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 2,734 Joining the 851 SP \'Club\'
After reading an article on the 851/888 in the Ducati Owner's Club magazine, I've scratched on itch I've had for many years now (after reading Mark Forsythe rave about an 851 in Performance Bikes... |
