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Forum: 851 / 888 13-Sep-2006, 21:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,832
Posted By philthy
I have to admit I love the old DB1

I have to admit I love the old DB1
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2006, 09:07
Replies: 24
Views: 6,622
Posted By philthy
Thanks very much. I'll take you up on that. Phil

Thanks very much. I'll take you up on that.

Phil
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2006, 08:40
Replies: 24
Views: 6,622
Posted By philthy
Thanks Rob I'm quite good at bodging so will...

Thanks Rob

I'm quite good at bodging so will have a go if it's still for sale.

I feel that the fairing looks more complete with the v piece fitted on the later bikes.

I've been buying the odd part...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Sep-2006, 00:29
Replies: 24
Views: 6,622
Posted By philthy
Talking ?

Do you know if the v piece will fit the early 851 fairing? & have you still got the bum pad? ( got told by the missus I couldn't afford the shock you had for sale )

Phil
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Sep-2006, 14:02
Replies: 12
Views: 3,933
Posted By philthy
Talking Just an idea

Try twisting the throttle a bit more?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Sep-2006, 13:58
Replies: 41
Poll: Pot thread.?
Views: 4,824
Posted By philthy
Talking Deep breath

I know as a non racer/non member that I probably shouldn't stick my oar in but.........does size really matter?

I used to sell trophies and HATE those big tacky plastic ones.

The only trophy I'd...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2006, 23:07
Replies: 25
Views: 6,743
Posted By philthy
Question Just a thought

Will they fit the M1R forked 851 , 89 model?
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2006, 22:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,949
Posted By philthy
Talking Best of luck!

Hi Jonesey

My advice would be to soak them as above, heat them as above and then make and use a puller as above. That should do it! The hacksaw method is not for the faint hearted, believe me!

I...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Sep-2006, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,603
Posted By philthy
Seems like a good idea at the time doesn't...

Seems like a good idea at the time doesn't it?

I've got loads of ' good ideas ' in boxes at the back of my garage.

I've now worked out that the for the hundreds of pounds I've spent on good ideas I...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 13:49
Replies: 24
Views: 8,760
Posted By philthy
Talking Gorgeous machine

Love the bike.......as to the front paddock stand?.....how dare you copy my design!.....I'll see you in court!
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Sep-2006, 20:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,512
Posted By philthy
Talking Tricolor

You don't see these that often so it may be of interest to...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2006, 19:41
Replies: 22
Views: 7,156
Posted By philthy
Just a thought, but if you are thinking of...

Just a thought, but if you are thinking of fitting a set of high level exhausts you might be better off trying to fit the single seat to the existing subframe.

On the 851 single seat subframe the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 13:31
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By philthy
I thought that was what you did to chickens?

I thought that was what you did to chickens?
Forum: Monsters 09-Aug-2006, 17:19
Replies: 30
Views: 12,017
Posted By philthy
Talking You've come to the right place then! I can't...

You've come to the right place then!

I can't find my guide , but I'm sure there'll be another idiot along in a moment.

By the way, welcome, and as is the custom here I,ll have a southern comfort...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Aug-2006, 17:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,577
Posted By philthy
What's the '' voluntary '' bit about then? I...

What's the '' voluntary '' bit about then? I don't think I've ever heard of that.

I hate it when people say '' What does it matter, you were insured weren't you''?

As you've proved, we still lose...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2006, 22:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By philthy
Blimey

You didn't expect to go to Scotland and not get wet did you?

It sounds like one of those holidays which is never forgotten, for the good bits and bad!

As regards the panniers, a local girl was...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Aug-2006, 14:24
Replies: 10
Views: 4,067
Posted By philthy
Cris I think they are about £40 from a...

Cris

I think they are about £40 from a dealer....The same thing happened to mine but I lost the pad too. I got one off ebay but with postage etc. only saved £5 off the dealer price. Haven't got...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2006, 14:18
Replies: 22
Views: 7,156
Posted By philthy
Mmmmmmm........not sure.........but the underseat...

Mmmmmmm........not sure.........but the underseat exhausts look quite good. Sounds like it has been done properly so shouldn't be hard to put back to standard. I imagine the conversion was done when...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Jul-2006, 22:33
Replies: 11
Views: 3,250
Posted By philthy
Unhappy Neil....Very sorry that you are having to do...

Neil....Very sorry that you are having to do this.....I'm sure many of us have been in a similar situation.... I know I have, and only just managed to keep the 851.

Hope everything turns out...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Jul-2006, 17:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,033
Posted By philthy
Come on guys ....It's a Ducati.....They're...

Come on guys ....It's a Ducati.....They're supposed to do things like this.....It's called '' character '' !

Welcome crash. While you are at the virtual bar I'll have a southern comfort ( no ice )...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 15:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,908
Posted By philthy
Sorted within 30 minutes of post - thanks...

Sorted within 30 minutes of post - thanks neil.

And thanks Jools - Frank. If my dealer experience is anything to go by there will be quite a few owners of older machines who will need to use...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 14:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,908
Posted By philthy
Unhappy Help needed - speedo cable broken

Don't know if anyone can help me out but my speedo cable broke just before the 888 gathering and I've been riding by revs on the tacho since. I'd tried woods for a new one and they've just phoned me...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jul-2006, 05:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By philthy
Jools If I was you I would up my credit card...

Jools

If I was you I would up my credit card limit now......just in case!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jul-2006, 23:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,437
Posted By philthy
Wink Tongue in cheek

I reckon that those who've got time to moan should offer to put it right.

B****r ....the server won't let me post a a reply.......
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2006, 17:51
Replies: 10
Views: 3,035
Posted By philthy
Smile It's technology.......it's beyond me :D:confused:

It's technology.......it's beyond me :D:confused:
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jul-2006, 17:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,035
Posted By philthy
Smile Just sign here please

Does anyone recognise the bloke in the photo?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-888-FUEL-TANK-SIGNED-BY-GIANCARLO-FALAPPA-NEW_W0QQitemZ110008692732QQihZ001QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Jul-2006, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,185
Posted By philthy
Thanks for that guys. I think I know where I can...

Thanks for that guys. I think I know where I can get it sorted now that I know what to use.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Jul-2006, 13:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,185
Posted By philthy
As this discussion is about suspension settings...

As this discussion is about suspension settings can I ask what everybody uses to pump up the underseat reservoir for the rear shock? I was using air but was told to use nitrogen. I'd love to know...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Jul-2006, 12:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,458
Posted By philthy
I've found you one.......Go on...I dare you to...

I've found you one.......Go on...I dare you to ask him how much.

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bikes%20for%20Sale/Pages/Ducati-851.htm
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jul-2006, 23:07
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
piccies from saturday gathering at cornerspeed

Had to get me son to show me how to do this so it should be o.k.

click on the link below for piccies:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?p=319479#post319479

By the way - shouldn't we...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 09-Jul-2006, 23:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,979
Posted By philthy
851/888 gathering piccies

http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/3852/p10100098uo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/2087/p10100082ul.jpg...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jul-2006, 23:21
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
see the surfboard thread for breaking news

see the surfboard thread for breaking news
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jul-2006, 22:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,349
Posted By philthy
Ducati surf board!? top secret picture 851/888gathering

MCN has hot off the press news and photo of trials of the new Ducati surf boards which are being tested by Cornerspeed. A spokesman for cornerspeed denied the rumour that they had found a new use for...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jul-2006, 19:20
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Just got back now. Only got lost twice........

Just got back now. Only got lost twice..... Chatsworth Park is gorgeous.....I'll have to go back on a planned visit some time .... Speaking of gorgeous, thanks to kwikbitch for hunting the grub for...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Jul-2006, 00:10
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Can you just get a standard one from a bike shop...

Can you just get a standard one from a bike shop without the switch?
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jul-2006, 19:17
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Jasper Is this your front brake light...

Jasper

Is this your front brake light switch?

If so couldn't you fit one off something else or explain the situation to the MOT tester & promise to use the back brake as well?

I got my MOT...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jul-2006, 17:04
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Thanks for that....That'll save some time....MOT...

Thanks for that....That'll save some time....MOT booked for thursday....fingers crossed. There seemed to be loads on a previous thread who said they would come. Is it worth contacting them? ( I...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jul-2006, 10:32
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Thanks Nelly. It was only half a thought...

Thanks Nelly. It was only half a thought anyway!

There is a place near here that might do it with the termis on. Fingers crossed. Have swapped the subframe over to a biposto one so as to mount the...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jul-2006, 23:32
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Smart Alec.

Smart Alec.
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jul-2006, 23:14
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Not sure what it's like for you but there doesn't...

Not sure what it's like for you but there doesn't seem to be a straight route on A roads from here so fingers crossed it doesn't pee down so I can keep checking my map!
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jul-2006, 23:06
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Jasper Got a rope ? If anyone's passing they...

Jasper

Got a rope ? If anyone's passing they could give you a tow.
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jul-2006, 22:50
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Am doing me best to get the old girl ready for...

Am doing me best to get the old girl ready for Saturday and need an MOT. Does Nelly do 'em cos you are allowed to ride to and from an MOT station aren't you?
Well it's only 100 miles or so each...
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Jun-2006, 13:48
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Wondered that myself.... I'll start the ball...

Wondered that myself.... I'll start the ball rolling if you like.....12 o'clock?

Bye the way Jools if you've got a spare set of front footrests and brackets they can be used as temporary rear...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jun-2006, 15:20
Replies: 6
Views: 3,100
Posted By philthy
Talking Get a grip

Andrew

Your mission this week is to find the matching handlebar grip within 24 hours....... If you fail in your mission the government will collapse and the country will fall into the hands of the...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Jun-2006, 22:33
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By philthy
I top up my 851 at about 150 miles too, but there...

I top up my 851 at about 150 miles too, but there is usually still some sloshing about in the bottom of the tank before the refill ( thinks....well I don't suppose it's going to be sloshing about at...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 21:01
Replies: 103
Views: 29,163
Posted By philthy
Me too.

Me too.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 20:51
Replies: 30
Views: 6,601
Posted By philthy
pervert. I tend to wear a white silk scarf...

pervert.






I tend to wear a white silk scarf and white fishermans socks turned down over the top of my boots. Oooh heck i've just had a hot flush....
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 01:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,860
Posted By philthy
Magnesium wheels

Saw this and thought it may be of interest to someone http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-888-MAGNESIUM-MARCHENSINI-WHEELS-PAIR_W0QQitemZ8071273866QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 31-May-2006, 21:37
Replies: 33
Views: 8,274
Posted By philthy
Hi Neil How did the dyno run go?

Hi Neil

How did the dyno run go?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2006, 21:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,411
Posted By philthy
Welcome geoffp Don't know about later models but...

Welcome geoffp

Don't know about later models but when I fitted Termis to my 851 Woods of Abergele said that the standard chip would be o.k. I would imagine however that they may run better with a...
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