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Forum: 851 / 888 04-Aug-2006, 13:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By keith888
Thanks Rob. I went with your suggestion of tie...

Thanks Rob. I went with your suggestion of tie wraps. Took it for a spin last night and was amazed at how much noise it makes with the throttle cracked open. I'm currently undecided on whether its...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Jul-2006, 19:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By keith888
air filter frame fixing

Hi Guys,

I've just got a second hand air-filter frame to allow me to remove the air filter box top (I didn't want to chop my lid). It fits nicely over the filter but the original clips are too long...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jul-2006, 14:27
Replies: 103
Views: 27,192
Posted By keith888
I can certainly stick around about until about...

I can certainly stick around about until about 3.00pm. Will it be a case of bringing some sarnies or are there food/drink options nearby?

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2006, 22:53
Replies: 103
Views: 27,192
Posted By keith888
Good tip, I'll give the brake cleaner a go. I...

Good tip, I'll give the brake cleaner a go. I have to say I didn't expect to be sliding the Ducati quite so quickly :-). I'll try and get there about 11.00am.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2006, 20:55
Replies: 103
Views: 27,192
Posted By keith888
Had a bit of a scare last night. Took the 888 on...

Had a bit of a scare last night. Took the 888 on its shake down test last night. Started to push a bit and it was running lovely. Hit some traffic through Southwell so I was looking forward to...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jul-2006, 13:51
Replies: 103
Views: 27,192
Posted By keith888
Best of luck with the MOTs and fixes, guys! Mine...

Best of luck with the MOTs and fixes, guys! Mine passed the MOT OK yesterday afternoon but the examiner (ex Ducati mechanic) spent so long talking with me that I missed the chance to get a tax disk....
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Jul-2006, 19:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By keith888
Digital cameras make even 8V Ducati engines look...

Digital cameras make even 8V Ducati engines look simple!! I had a go at fixing my wifes Canon compact zoom (there was a bad connection in the USB connector). I got so far with dismantling it then...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2006, 11:05
Replies: 103
Views: 27,192
Posted By keith888
I've just heard from the Police and I get the...

I've just heard from the Police and I get the keep the 888. YES!!!! The woman has now admitted she bought it in 2000 with stolen money and she never actually filed a theft claim in 2001 as she...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jun-2006, 17:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,507
Posted By keith888
Has anyone worked out why the 851 & 888's...

Has anyone worked out why the 851 & 888's don't eat their rockers anywhere near as nad as on the later engines? They should suffer from the same oil starvation at start up and (one would assume) be...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2006, 17:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,570
Posted By keith888
Thanks Frank. That was one link I had not seen...

Thanks Frank. That was one link I had not seen and it looks good!

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 14:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By keith888
Overfilling vehicles with oil can cause all sorts...

Overfilling vehicles with oil can cause all sorts of odd oil leaks so as Rob points out don't panic just yet. If your drain magnet and screen are clear it sounds like you didn't get much swarf into...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 14:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,570
Posted By keith888
Thanks for that. I'm not bothered about the...

Thanks for that. I'm not bothered about the internals as those would get butchered in any case.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 17-May-2006, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,570
Posted By keith888
coring silencers

Dear all,

As I'm stuck not being able to ride the bike, my thoughts have turned to improvements. I fancy having a go at coring a set of silencers to liberate some more noise . The ones on the bike...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-May-2006, 17:34
Replies: 49
Views: 9,463
Posted By keith888
My original plan was to do the Cadwell track day...

My original plan was to do the Cadwell track day on the 888 but the way things are going with the police investigation into the theft claim of 'my' bike its looking increasingly unlikely I'll be able...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 18:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By keith888
Thanks guys! I tried retensioning with the...

Thanks guys! I tried retensioning with the number 4 button and that made the belt even tighter! I guess the problem with the "5mm deflection between the cam pulleys with moderate thumb pressure"...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Apr-2006, 19:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By keith888
Facom/Snap on belt tension tool

I've just bought one of the £50 Facom DM.16 belt tensioner tools off eBay. I assume that we should be using the 5mm thickness cap as the belt fits nicely in the "5"mm slot in the plastic gauge...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Mar-2006, 14:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,968
Posted By keith888
Stainless 'creaks' a lot more than mild steel so...

Stainless 'creaks' a lot more than mild steel so its perfectly normal. My car started doing the same thing when I fitted a stainless system.

Keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Mar-2006, 09:21
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By keith888
The thought also occurs that an old pickup/stylus...

The thought also occurs that an old pickup/stylus from a record deck (remember those?) might also work (and give a bigger signal).

Keith
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Mar-2006, 15:04
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By keith888
Interesting! I've not seen the 'sonic' method...

Interesting! I've not seen the 'sonic' method before but I presume the basis of this technique is to treat the belt (or section thereof) as a kind of guitar string. Thus, the frequency of the belt...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Mar-2006, 21:41
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
I've just got some more feedback from the police....

I've just got some more feedback from the police. It seems my bike has never been reported stolen or had any insurance claim made in respect of theft. Thus, its looking more likely that someone is...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Mar-2006, 09:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
I notified my insurance company last night to...

I notified my insurance company last night to make sure I've done everything I could. Its not back together yet so not rideable anyway but I am assuming my insurance would not be valid. Thus, if...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 23:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
Thanks Andy and everyone else. That bottle of...

Thanks Andy and everyone else. That bottle of wine really hit the mark and I (finally) feel relaxed! It has to be said that having people around that are willing to spend the time to help other...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 21:45
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
I'm rather hoping that the reason the theft...

I'm rather hoping that the reason the theft didn't come to light for so long because someone is trying to pull some kind of fraud (and hopefully the police/insurance company will spot it)!

It...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 20:44
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
OK, an email has now been sent to the main Ducati...

OK, an email has now been sent to the main Ducati dealer to see if they will confirm what date they bought it and from who (I know the date they sold it). Also, just sent an email to HPI notifying...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 20:17
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
More good advice. Thanks guys! If I ultimately...

More good advice. Thanks guys! If I ultimately have to hand over the bike then I will certainly want to be as creative as possible about what gets handed back :devil:

Keith
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 20:04
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
Thanks Chris. I was really careful about...

Thanks Chris. I was really careful about checking so I will certainly be robust with HPI. The police said that one possible outcome would be that the insurance company would negotiate re title. If...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 19:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
The plod were definately kosher as they had the...

The plod were definately kosher as they had the proper van etc etc. They simply tracked me down as the registered keeper. Its apparently also possible that the stolen bike could have been a ringer...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 19:43
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
Thanks Rob. Looks like I fully comply with the...

Thanks Rob. Looks like I fully comply with the HPI T&C's above. I was assuming that they would just claim that database didn't show it was stolen at that time. Thats a big relief so I should not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Mar-2006, 19:33
Replies: 27
Views: 4,484
Posted By keith888
Help! It seems I own a stolen bike

Dear all,

I've just had the Police vehicle inspection unit around who have formally notified me that my 888 has been reported stolen (after they confirmed the VIN on the bike). Its all a bit...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Feb-2006, 15:03
Replies: 65
Views: 17,609
Posted By keith888
Looks very nice to me. Its seems a shame though...

Looks very nice to me. Its seems a shame though to cover up all the nicely shiny "mechanical gubbins" with the (admittedly equally shiny) bodywork!

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Feb-2006, 19:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By keith888
Your description was great so no need for a...

Your description was great so no need for a pic.

Thanks!

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2006, 19:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,582
Posted By keith888
Ignition switch wiring

Hi Guys,

I've just put my newly repainted triple clamp back and discovered that my collection of 'dismantling' photos don't show the ignition cable routing. Unfortunately, the Ducati manual doesn't...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2006, 09:54
Replies: 49
Views: 9,463
Posted By keith888
I've also pretty much decided I'm going to do the...

I've also pretty much decided I'm going to do the DSC Cadwell trackday (when I pull my finger out and actually join the club) so it looks like there will be a few of us there. As for the 8** meet,...
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Feb-2006, 18:26
Replies: 49
Views: 9,463
Posted By keith888
Nope, don't give up. I, at least, need an...

Nope, don't give up. I, at least, need an incentive to get the bike back together again.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Feb-2006, 21:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,577
Posted By keith888
Your throttle body sounds the same as mine. The...

Your throttle body sounds the same as mine. The earlier 888 throttle bodies were much simpler than the later ones shown in the manual and don't have the additional stop. I've cleaned and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Feb-2006, 11:14
Replies: 63
Views: 16,550
Posted By keith888
For the ultimate Jap 2T you cannot beat an RG500...

For the ultimate Jap 2T you cannot beat an RG500 in my opinion. Still lots of good ones about. Its got the character of an italian but almost needs looking after as much! Mines got a Stage 3 and...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2006, 14:17
Replies: 36
Views: 6,660
Posted By keith888
I'm definately up for it. I'm generally rationed...

I'm definately up for it. I'm generally rationed to one track day a year so it would be nice to do one with a few other 8** owners.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Jan-2006, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By keith888
I also thought that injection hose always had the...

I also thought that injection hose always had the braid inside the rubber. Have you tried a car accessory place? They usually have lots of different sizes.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jan-2006, 18:22
Replies: 35
Views: 7,533
Posted By keith888
Lovely bike!! You should be very pleased with...

Lovely bike!! You should be very pleased with your obvious efforts. I hope your knots are good? The thought of that tank dropping to the floor is not a good one :devil:

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Jan-2006, 18:47
Replies: 31
Views: 8,991
Posted By keith888
Mine is approx 150mm across diagonal. Photo...

Mine is approx 150mm across diagonal. Photo attached which includes my rare fly collection.

Keith
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jan-2006, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By keith888
Check out the adverts in the electrical section...

Check out the adverts in the electrical section of motorclycle mags or MCN. There are lots of Companies that can rewind alternators. Certainly cheaper than new though a 2nd hand one would probably...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jan-2006, 21:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,528
Posted By keith888
My 93 Strada is double also. Keith

My 93 Strada is double also.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2006, 20:05
Replies: 0
Views: 2,000
Posted By keith888
Haynes engine management manual

I bought the Haynes "Automotive Engine Management and Fuel Injection Systems Manual" to help me with the car and was rather surprised to find it was actually more relevant to the Ducati! It has a...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2006, 18:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By keith888
Mine also only has the one rubber. In the pic I...

Mine also only has the one rubber. In the pic I posted, the clutch cable is visible (and runs where you say). Its the one that passes between the intakes and passes directly above the blue pressure...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jan-2006, 21:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By keith888
That looks right based on mine. The only...

That looks right based on mine. The only relevant photo I have in my strip down collection is attached.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Dec-2005, 21:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,259
Posted By keith888
Thats interesting as my (Ducati) manual clearly...

Thats interesting as my (Ducati) manual clearly shows them so I assumed most T8's had them. Oh well, I guess all these changes help to keep us all on our toes.

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Dec-2005, 21:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,259
Posted By keith888
Thanks Rob. Its nice to be putting things back...

Thanks Rob. Its nice to be putting things back on the bike but it might be a while before I get around to the "starting the engine bit". Those exhaust pipes still need a good polish before they can...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Dec-2005, 21:09
Replies: 65
Views: 17,609
Posted By keith888
Lets see some pictures then!!! Keith

Lets see some pictures then!!!

Keith
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Dec-2005, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,259
Posted By keith888
Throttle body setup

Hi Guys,

I've just been cleaning the throttle body off my T8 Strada and noticed I don't have any air-bleeds. I assume that these little beasties were added when they added the 'choke' (which mine...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Dec-2005, 12:11
Replies: 5
Views: 2,421
Posted By keith888
You can also use the flexible mats that B&Q...

You can also use the flexible mats that B&Q etc sell as a plumbing aid (ie to protect woodwork etc when soldering with a blow torch). They are thin and flexible so can be easily be cut and glued to...
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