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Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 13:11
Replies: 96
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Posted By loony888
only 1 per cyl, i couldn't find an original twin...

only 1 per cyl, i couldn't find an original twin set up so to overcome the shortfall in fuel req./injector open time i decided to up the pressure. typically, 888 and 916s on one injector can lean out...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 10:16
Replies: 96
Views: 43,381
Posted By loony888
oh! if anyone is interested, my 888 strada had...

oh! if anyone is interested, my 888 strada had pankl sp H style rods fitted std, the motor did 23 thou klms and they are in perfect condition. i bought carrillos expecting to find ordinary macchi...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 10:12
Replies: 96
Views: 43,381
Posted By loony888
g,day again guys, for those interested, here's a...

g,day again guys,
for those interested, here's a run down on what's going on to my 888 donk as we speak.
FBF 12.4 pistons
carrillo rods
lightened and balanced crank ( with pistons, rods,primary...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2006, 09:56
Replies: 15
Views: 5,639
Posted By loony888
i have a 888 strada with the std top rocker, the...

i have a 888 strada with the std top rocker, the sp type rocker has a ride height adjuster, mine does not. my ohlins is a DU8071 or 46HRC. on the box it says ducati 851/888 sport 89-93. it did raise...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Oct-2006, 11:22
Replies: 96
Views: 43,381
Posted By loony888
hey neil! i stayed with rellies in bishop...

hey neil! i stayed with rellies in bishop auckland when i was over on hols, you remember? i called you on the IOM!! nice part of the world. by the way, what's been done to your "851" to get 134hp at...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Oct-2006, 10:09
Replies: 96
Views: 43,381
Posted By loony888
i too have heavily modified my 888 strada and can...

i too have heavily modified my 888 strada and can offer this, the ohlins forks on the sp's are heavier than the showas, and the steel subframe assembly with grab handles and pillion pegs, with...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Oct-2006, 14:38
Replies: 96
Views: 43,381
Posted By loony888
i too own a strada, bought mine over an sp mainly...

i too own a strada, bought mine over an sp mainly cos i knew i wanted to mod it and didn't want to ruin a genuine sp. the cams are a bit of a waste on the sp, they make peak hp after redline...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Oct-2006, 11:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,531
Posted By loony888
i'll have the sp seat pad please?

i'll have the sp seat pad please?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2006, 10:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By loony888
try www.yoyodyneti.com i'm sure i've seen some...

try www.yoyodyneti.com
i'm sure i've seen some there.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Oct-2006, 10:15
Replies: 19
Views: 5,096
Posted By loony888
idiots?.........us?..........never!

idiots?.........us?..........never!
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2006, 09:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,936
Posted By loony888
thanks!, when i was at the TT this year there was...

thanks!, when i was at the TT this year there was a shop that looked permanent in douglas that was selling just arai. by your e-mail it looks like the visor shop.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2006, 08:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,936
Posted By loony888
arai shop??

can anybody tell me the phone number, including the area code for the arai shop at douglas on the IOM please???
tia,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2006, 10:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,443
Posted By loony888
get on to brad black at moto-one.com.au he works...

get on to brad black at moto-one.com.au
he works closely with duane mitchell from fuel injected motorcycles and they both really know their stuff!
the exchange rate will make it good value as well.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Sep-2006, 10:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,432
Posted By loony888
no, i posted on the yahoo 851 forum and a fellow...

no, i posted on the yahoo 851 forum and a fellow by the name of brian brown got in touch and said he had a full set, brand new, genuine ducati, and would i be interested.........silly question really!
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Sep-2006, 11:21
Replies: 14
Views: 4,432
Posted By loony888
thanks very much to all who replied and offered...

thanks very much to all who replied and offered help, i have sourced a complete set, two sides, top and bottom.
cheers all,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Sep-2006, 14:15
Replies: 14
Views: 4,432
Posted By loony888
thanks everyone, i'm definitely gonna grab...

thanks everyone, i'm definitely gonna grab 851neil's one piece so i'm still on the scrounge for another, otherwise, i'll opt for phils suggestion of making a copy.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 13:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,882
Posted By loony888
the pirellis run a rather round profile on the...

the pirellis run a rather round profile on the front and the rear falls away quite dramatically, this front causes slightly slower (by comparison to other brands) steering and makes it easier to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Sep-2006, 13:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By loony888
when ready to reassemble, remember to ensure the...

when ready to reassemble, remember to ensure the water pump impeller lines up with the drive pin too.
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Sep-2006, 10:09
Replies: 14
Views: 4,432
Posted By loony888
youdaman!! thanks heaps neil.

youdaman!!
thanks heaps neil.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2006, 11:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,842
Posted By loony888
thanks guys, the reason i posted here is cos the...

thanks guys, the reason i posted here is cos the socks are made primarily for 916 type bikes. the c/f airbox set up on the 888 is rather crude and as it's a race application, there's no facility for...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2006, 11:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,842
Posted By loony888
thanks neil, i'm putting a carbon airbox in my...

thanks neil, i'm putting a carbon airbox in my 888 and if i want filters it looks like i have little choice. i just want the best quality one i can get i guess. if there's another alternative i'm all...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Sep-2006, 10:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,842
Posted By loony888
foam filter socks

g,day all, i'm looking for feedback on the foam filter that slips over the two injector trumpets. if you use one, what brand? what do you think? which is best? where to get? etc. thanks in...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Sep-2006, 10:41
Replies: 14
Views: 4,432
Posted By loony888
Smile i'm hoping i know....but?

would anybody have a pair of the carbon fibre plates that zip tie to the front of the frame for use with a c/f airbox???
any help would be greatly appreciated,
cheers.
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2006, 10:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,481
Posted By loony888
i run michelin pilot powers and on the street...

i run michelin pilot powers and on the street they are 35/38. on the track i usually set them at around 30/30. it's been a while since i did a track day though and haven't used powers on the track...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 12:23
Replies: 24
Views: 8,538
Posted By loony888
of course i am!! where's the quality close up...

of course i am!! where's the quality close up pics you're notorious for???
do they have another? do you have the front bits?
c,mon phil, i'm about to rebuild my toy and need to spend more...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Sep-2006, 05:03
Replies: 24
Views: 8,538
Posted By loony888
well, where's the bloody pictures phil!!!???

well, where's the bloody pictures phil!!!???
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Sep-2006, 04:51
Replies: 26
Views: 8,533
Posted By loony888
if you still have the standard rubber hoses they...

if you still have the standard rubber hoses they would be the first thing to change. they deteriorate badly over time and bulge when you apply the brakes, meaning the force from the master cyl isn't...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Aug-2006, 10:11
Replies: 24
Views: 7,489
Posted By loony888
if i can pay with paypal i'd like 2 aswell...

if i can pay with paypal i'd like 2 aswell please???
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Aug-2006, 09:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,366
Posted By loony888
i was under the impression they were the same...

i was under the impression they were the same part between 888 strada and 900ss, only the linkage is a different length?? am i wrong?
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2006, 05:20
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By loony888
you don't know the half of it phil!! thanks...

you don't know the half of it phil!!

thanks heaps for the mag SCREWY, it arrived today, i'll read it over a wild turkey and coke tonight.
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2006, 09:34
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By loony888
Hey Griff, thanks to screwys generosity, i'll be...

Hey Griff, thanks to screwys generosity, i'll be reading an air mail copy in a few days. and i'm not sure about 4 weeks, august has to be released here yet, let alone sept.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2006, 11:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,713
Posted By loony888
chris at california cycleworks sells bucci belts...

chris at california cycleworks sells bucci belts for about half the genuine price. they work fine on my bikes.
www.cacycleworks.com
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2006, 23:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,897
Posted By loony888
thanks all, it's definitely an 01, is a proper...

thanks all, it's definitely an 01, is a proper "R", has the correct gear, ohlins,4pad 4piston brembos, right rotors, alloy subframe, pinstripe around no. board in grey etc. it also has a PCIII and...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Aug-2006, 10:42
Replies: 19
Views: 4,650
Posted By loony888
i have converted my strada. i ordered the bits...

i have converted my strada. i ordered the bits needed through my fave dealer here in oz and waited..........and waited..........and waited. after about 6 months i get a call saying my seat unit with...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Aug-2006, 10:14
Replies: 18
Views: 3,897
Posted By loony888
748R owners,

g,day all,
i'm looking to buy a 2001 748R in red (shame it's not yellow!!). anyway, the current owner tells me it has the alloy mufflers but i was under the impression the "R" models came with the...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Aug-2006, 09:55
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By loony888
if you're happy to do that how can i...

if you're happy to do that how can i refuse!
muchos gracias!!!!
a P.M awaits, and once again, cheers.
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2006, 07:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,024
Posted By loony888
nuff said really.

nuff said really.
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2006, 02:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,943
Posted By loony888
if they have corsa rotors the offset will be too...

if they have corsa rotors the offset will be too wide for the road triple clamps. not sure if the bolt pattern allows road rotors to be bolted to race wheels but i'm sure someone will chime...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2006, 02:08
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By loony888
thanks screwy, i'll keep my eyes peeled for...

thanks screwy, i'll keep my eyes peeled for it!
jools, well done! this is a great forum, we just need a little more activity so we can get our fix!!!
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jul-2006, 14:10
Replies: 21
Views: 6,531
Posted By loony888
can you tell me which month that is please? in oz...

can you tell me which month that is please? in oz we're months behind so i'd like to know which to keep an eye out for.
cheers,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Jul-2006, 05:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,158
Posted By loony888
Smile OUTSTANDING!

OUTSTANDING!
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Jul-2006, 10:31
Replies: 11
Views: 3,158
Posted By loony888
i feel so sorry for you! there is no way i could...

i feel so sorry for you! there is no way i could understand the feeling of letting go of what has undoubtably been a labour of love. i hope your circumstances improve and you are able to hang on to...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Jul-2006, 11:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By loony888
thanks neil and nelly,i was looking at fitting a...

thanks neil and nelly,i was looking at fitting a c/f airbox and runners but i have to keep the std headlight and guage assy. the airbox is no problem but i figure if there's runners fitted as std...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Jul-2006, 09:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,159
Posted By loony888
carbon fibre runners

can anyone tell me with some certainty (that is you've done it) whether these c/f air runners will fit a road bike with the std front subframe and headlight assembly...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2006, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By loony888
nice bike neil, caught a glimpse of it on the IOM...

nice bike neil, caught a glimpse of it on the IOM but had no time to stop. did you enjoy the racing?
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 09:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By loony888
it's a shame falappa didn't win a title, but he's...

it's a shame falappa didn't win a title, but he's revered for his bravado and flamboyant style more than his results. he drives the motorhome now, god help anyone trying to get some shuteye while...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 09:32
Replies: 24
Views: 8,538
Posted By loony888
g,day phil, you have mail.

g,day phil,
you have mail.
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 09:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By loony888
My Eyes!!!

check this out at your peril.......
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ducati-888-Strada_W0QQitemZ110010247457QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9804QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Jun-2006, 18:42
Replies: 33
Views: 7,714
Posted By loony888
g,day neil, sorry i couldn't catch up at the TT,...

g,day neil,
sorry i couldn't catch up at the TT, we got a bit carried away at the pub and had to leave the next day. your bike looks interesting, i'm currently hoarding parts for a similar overhaul...
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 09:03
Replies: 11
Views: 3,468
Posted By loony888
the pump is capable but according to pete smith...

the pump is capable but according to pete smith from epicycle you should not run pressure higher than 450kpa as the pump temperature rises to dangerously high levels. if you need more pressure than...
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