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Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Sep-2006, 01:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,780
Posted By jgriff
Right on! Angle grinder, pin punch and hammer are...

Right on! Angle grinder, pin punch and hammer are the tools of choice for me.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2006, 13:43
Replies: 20
Views: 6,862
Posted By jgriff
Hey Ains, I know a bloke who is after some pics...

Hey Ains, I know a bloke who is after some pics of a SP4S, do you have one of the dash and top tripple clamp?

Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Sep-2006, 09:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By jgriff
sent them to your email. Stefan now rides an SP4.

sent them to your email. Stefan now rides an SP4.
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2006, 14:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By jgriff
Yes he was getting rid of them to finance a...

Yes he was getting rid of them to finance a Raymond Roche replica I believe.
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2006, 23:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By jgriff
Thanks for that. He has some really good parts...

Thanks for that. He has some really good parts sometimes. If your after a particular part, he really tries hard to get it for you. I have had a few email chats with him and his wife this year, and...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2006, 23:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By jgriff
Not from 1990. onwards Griff

Not from 1990. onwards

Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Sep-2006, 11:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By jgriff
Any one want a parts catalogue sent to them

The guy in Germany (Stefen and Nicole) sent me a catalogue in pdf format. 2nd one this year. Has some good bits. Fair price I think.
Contact me with email address and i'll send it on.
Forget the...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2006, 07:09
Replies: 24
Views: 6,226
Posted By jgriff
Air pressure sensor here. ...

Air pressure sensor here. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Drucksensor-851-888_W0QQitemZ260005794915QQihZ016QQcategoryZ78419QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Sep-2006, 06:01
Replies: 16
Views: 6,262
Posted By jgriff
Check your compression if you can before you pull...

Check your compression if you can before you pull it all apart.
Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 09:46
Replies: 25
Views: 6,325
Posted By jgriff
I guess back then, they were "Racing"...

I guess back then, they were "Racing" They are a good shock. Just Ohlins is better.

Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Sep-2006, 02:37
Replies: 25
Views: 6,325
Posted By jgriff
They are the standard Marzocchi Duo Shock that is...

They are the standard Marzocchi Duo Shock that is fitted to 1990 851, they are 330mm in length and will fit on 888's, and monster 900's. As a shock they are OK, but I replaced mine with an Ohlins...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Sep-2006, 00:51
Replies: 9
Views: 3,453
Posted By jgriff
Screwy, get the 900ss Showa front end, you loose...

Screwy, get the 900ss Showa front end, you loose a bit of steering lock, but definantly worth the upgrade. Sets come up on ebay all the time. Then you can rebound and compression dampening to play...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 13:56
Replies: 18
Views: 5,180
Posted By jgriff
Sorry Jools not for sale, I had to wait until a...

Sorry Jools not for sale, I had to wait until a set turned up on ebay, got them for $AU80 delivered. Slightly damaged, a ding in the frt bend.
Griff.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Sep-2006, 11:08
Replies: 18
Views: 5,180
Posted By jgriff
I have an 851. Not a 888. And a 50mm system is...

I have an 851. Not a 888. And a 50mm system is perfect for an 888, as long as cams are dailed in,and its heads have had a good talking to. And of coarse a nice serve of light crisp chip! "Got to get...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2006, 23:37
Replies: 18
Views: 5,180
Posted By jgriff
If you have ST4 headers, there will be something...

If you have ST4 headers, there will be something radical, that has to happen, or has happened , on the rear header near the middle of the bend, so it clears the swing arm. Hence Moto one ref...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 19-Aug-2006, 00:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,025
Posted By jgriff
Eucalipyus oil is the best stuff for removing any...

Eucalipyus oil is the best stuff for removing any of that gummy sticky stuff. And it smells good too!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Aug-2006, 03:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,214
Posted By jgriff
Yes it does make a difference. Your contract of...

Yes it does make a difference. Your contract of sale is with the owner of the bike. not the shop.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2006, 23:05
Replies: 22
Views: 6,842
Posted By jgriff
Stefan address is n.st1@gmx.de

Stefan address is n.st1@gmx.de
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2006, 15:15
Replies: 22
Views: 6,842
Posted By jgriff
And ask Stefan if he has what you need. He...

And ask Stefan if he has what you need. He probably has.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2006, 02:37
Replies: 22
Views: 6,842
Posted By jgriff
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Leistungsgruppe-Zuend...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Leistungsgruppe-Zuendverstaerker_W0QQitemZ260005487188QQihZ016QQcategoryZ78419QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2006, 06:38
Replies: 21
Views: 6,447
Posted By jgriff
Hey Paul, the july issue is in news agents now,...

Hey Paul, the july issue is in news agents now, so wait 4 weeks and you can have your own PB if you want.

Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Aug-2006, 08:25
Replies: 24
Views: 7,321
Posted By jgriff
http://www.decals4motorcycles.com.au/ These guys...

http://www.decals4motorcycles.com.au/

These guys do it all and well.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 16:14
Replies: 24
Views: 8,342
Posted By jgriff
Phill I'll ring Gowenloch for you tomorrow. Griff

Phill I'll ring Gowenloch for you tomorrow.
Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jul-2006, 00:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,013
Posted By jgriff
Nitrogen is the prefered gas, many advantages to...

Nitrogen is the prefered gas, many advantages to it. All aircraft use nitrogen for struts, accumulators etc, for tyres as well. You just have to have a supply.
Straight oxygen should not be used, and...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jul-2006, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 3,013
Posted By jgriff
Mine is rotated 2 notches anti clockwise from...

Mine is rotated 2 notches anti clockwise from your picture. Works fine.

Griff
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jun-2006, 00:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,425
Posted By jgriff
I have a calliper here that some guy paid no...

I have a calliper here that some guy paid no attention too here. It pumped it self up, wore the pads down, cocked the piston and let fluid all over the disk which then caught fire. Expensive.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 12:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,437
Posted By jgriff
Correction. Cams are ST4s cams not standard ST4...

Correction. Cams are ST4s cams not standard ST4 cams.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jun-2006, 07:09
Replies: 13
Views: 3,425
Posted By jgriff
You have to take off the calliper, and turn it...

You have to take off the calliper, and turn it right way up. Thats the way it was designed. I doubt sucking it out will have enough flow to compensate for the speed at which air rises to the top of...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 03:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,437
Posted By jgriff
I picked up my ST4 headers for US$70.

I picked up my ST4 headers for US$70.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 03:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,437
Posted By jgriff
In a couple of weeks I'll let you know how well...

In a couple of weeks I'll let you know how well the ST4 system works. Its down the shop being doctored to fit into the swing arm. The rear header just contacts the swing arm at the rear of the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Jun-2006, 04:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,340
Posted By jgriff
916SPS fuel pressure regulator is set at 4.5 bar,...

916SPS fuel pressure regulator is set at 4.5 bar, 748 is 3 bar.
Life is full of strange things. Where does the flame go when you blow out a candle? Why does dog poo go white?

Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 15:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,609
Posted By jgriff
Stuff about 851/888 SP's differences etc

It's about the middle of the page.

http://www.ducatisuite.com/4vinfo.txt
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 15:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By jgriff
Got a dodgy old P7 that has its PCB...

Got a dodgy old P7 that has its PCB de-laminating. I'm looking at everything. I have given up on the MyECU as being in the "Too Hard" basket. Boring old P8 for me if I can get one from somewhere at a...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jun-2006, 00:22
Replies: 33
Views: 7,464
Posted By jgriff
WOW! Nice.

WOW! Nice.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Jun-2006, 07:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By jgriff
Been doing a lot of invetigation into this MyECU...

Been doing a lot of invetigation into this MyECU thing. Great idea, except he has no starting maps for ducati. Only Guzzi ones. So you have to spend a few hours in the dyno getting it up to speed. A...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-May-2006, 15:11
Replies: 33
Views: 7,464
Posted By jgriff
Hey Neil, can't wait to here the results. Just...

Hey Neil, can't wait to here the results. Just scored a set of upswept termgnonis. Bike is away having ST4 headers butcher to fit. Talked to the guy at Uni Filter and he promised me that UP4245's...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 14:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By jgriff
The manual says 5 bar pump max before by pass...

The manual says 5 bar pump max before by pass operates to keep the pump cool. The pressure reg limits it to 3. Tweaking to 4.5 bar for racing with aftermarket pressure reg, although I did hear that 8...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 15:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By jgriff
Thanks, I've done a bit of looking into it and...

Thanks, I've done a bit of looking into it and yes one pump fits heaps. I'll have one sorted with in the week I'd say.
Griff
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 14:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By jgriff
Thanks Rob, now to get one. Did the ducati...

Thanks Rob, now to get one. Did the ducati Australia thing. Zero balance. Might try for a new one on the continent.
Don't give up your stash. i have a couple of boxes of things for my bevel. They...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-May-2006, 01:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,301
Posted By jgriff
Very impressive. Ear protection zone eh!

Very impressive. Ear protection zone eh!
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 23:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By jgriff
n.st1@gmx.de. email address. And ask for...

n.st1@gmx.de.
email address. And ask for parts. His name is Stefan
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 08:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By jgriff
851 Carbon Tank Fuel Pump

There I was having a pleasant sunday afternoon, taking out my 851 fuel pump so I could fit it to the Raymond Roche carbon fibre fuel tank. And low and behold, as with so many of these things. It does...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-May-2006, 16:18
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By jgriff
Parts for sale

Just brought some parts from a guy in Germany n.st1@gmx.de. He is just starting up. He has a Catalogue with various bits PDF file, and is good to deal with. If you need a particular part he can give...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-May-2006, 09:20
Replies: 46
Views: 10,779
Posted By jgriff
Seems to be coming along fine. No rush on the...

Seems to be coming along fine. No rush on the pics. Thanks for the thought.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 23:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By jgriff
yep your right . Half the hole gets ovalised....

yep your right . Half the hole gets ovalised. Machine shop time. Get the holes done in the disc and carrier. Fit oversized bobins. There is a guy in Melb that does the (whole) job. :D

As for wear...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2006, 14:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,981
Posted By jgriff
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Rahmen-851-mit-Brief-...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-Rahmen-851-mit-Brief-Mainframe_W0QQitemZ8055330531QQcategoryZ78471QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2006, 00:34
Replies: 14
Views: 4,083
Posted By jgriff
Your bike is looking dam fine. Much the same as I...

Your bike is looking dam fine. Much the same as I hope mine will look. Except without as much carbon fibre and I have a Showa frt end.
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Apr-2006, 00:29
Replies: 14
Views: 4,083
Posted By jgriff
Still waiting for machinist to make fuel tank...

Still waiting for machinist to make fuel tank adaptors. Unfortunatly he is heaverly into touring cars, and has not got around to it. Promised me something today.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 00:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By jgriff
Here is a site with oversized bobins. Good old...

Here is a site with oversized bobins. Good old STM. http://www.manleycycle.com/stm.htm
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Apr-2006, 15:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,914
Posted By jgriff
Ah the old shudder when brakes applied. The...

Ah the old shudder when brakes applied. The carrier wear is easy to check. Does the brake disk move back to frt at all? If so the carrier is warn. You need over sized bobbins machined up, or new...
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