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Forum: 851 / 888 03-Sep-2006, 19:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,960
Posted By aka.eric
American 851/888 Site - No Photos.

Anybody look at the Yahoo site 851/888,seems to be mainly USA stuff.Whenever a photo has been added to a post,all I see is a box with "Attachment not stored".Is there any computer trickery required...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Sep-2006, 22:50
Replies: 26
Views: 8,773
Posted By aka.eric
Smile Expensive paper weights.

Expensive paper weights.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Sep-2006, 21:35
Replies: 26
Views: 8,773
Posted By aka.eric
P34,s are the calipers used on later models,they...

P34,s are the calipers used on later models,they are a 65mm mounting as opposed to the 888s 40mm mounting.Adaptors are available.The other options all depend on the depth of your pocket,Brembo GP...
Forum: New User Introductions 31-Aug-2006, 19:21
Replies: 11
Views: 4,580
Posted By aka.eric
Nice work.A Bostrom rep can make you popular it...

Nice work.A Bostrom rep can make you popular it seems.
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Aug-2006, 19:12
Replies: 4
Views: 3,006
Posted By aka.eric
Paddock Stand/Bobbins

Are there any tried and tested alternatives to the standard bobbins and FG type stand.Probably my poor technique,but engage the left side,then as the bike comes towards the vertical its a pain to...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Aug-2006, 14:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,960
Posted By aka.eric
Sil Motor pipes work/fit ok,but are very...

Sil Motor pipes work/fit ok,but are very expensive for what you actually get.It was,maybe still be possible to buy them direct from Sil.Much cheaper than the prices charged here.
The SP exhausts in...
Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 22-Aug-2006, 21:50
Replies: 4
Views: 5,261
Posted By aka.eric
Parts required :- 1no 82711201A Plate,mono onto...

Parts required :-
1no 82711201A Plate,mono onto Bip £24.40
2no 71311091A Spacer £3.82
2no 77950091A Screw £0.12
1no 59510271A Seat Pad £47.09
(2004 Prices + vat).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Aug-2006, 21:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,844
Posted By aka.eric
Parts required :- 1no 82711201A Plate,mono onto...

Parts required :-
1no 82711201A Plate,mono onto Bip £24.40
2no 71311091A Spacer £3.82
2no 77950091A Screw £0.12
1no 59510271A Seat Pad £47.09
(2004 Prices + vat).
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Aug-2006, 22:19
Replies: 10
Views: 4,105
Posted By aka.eric
DU85040171A - Seat Pin. £5.78 +vat JHP.

DU85040171A - Seat Pin.
£5.78 +vat JHP.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 22:57
Replies: 113
Views: 33,118
Posted By aka.eric
I dont like wasting money,its too hard to earn in...

I dont like wasting money,its too hard to earn in the first place laying bricks for a living.But I do like value for my £,thats what Ive always found at Cornerspeed be it servicing or parts.Typical...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 22:01
Replies: 113
Views: 33,118
Posted By aka.eric
jhsracing.co.uk - Bristol wlracing.com - Oulton...

jhsracing.co.uk - Bristol
wlracing.com - Oulton Park
gtecperformance.co.uk - Stoke Albany,Nr Market Harborough,Leicester.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2006, 21:35
Replies: 113
Views: 33,118
Posted By aka.eric
JHS Racing - check out website. 24mth/12k mile...

JHS Racing - check out website.
24mth/12k mile service including belts £435.00 incl vat.
wlracing.com - check out website.
G.Tec 01858 535411.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 21:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By aka.eric
Parts supply isnt Ducatis strong point,waited...

Parts supply isnt Ducatis strong point,waited weeks myself.But Ducati Coventry/JHP have been very helpful and quick with some 888 parts.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2006, 21:31
Replies: 113
Views: 33,118
Posted By aka.eric
Id recommend Cornerspeed every time,but options...

Id recommend Cornerspeed every time,but options are:-
Ducati John,Leeds - 12k mile service 999 £425-500.
Ducati Leeds - £45+vat/hour "Ducati menu pricing is the maximum it COULD cost,not what it WILL...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Aug-2006, 21:39
Replies: 19
Views: 4,741
Posted By aka.eric
Seat unit on mine came from Ricambi...

Seat unit on mine came from Ricambi Weiss.Excellent value for money.Requires a small amount of fitting,but no cutting of the subframe.Im using the Strada seat pad,so your weight is on the frame.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jul-2006, 18:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,361
Posted By aka.eric
Theyre worth more in bits than complete!.Couldnt...

Theyre worth more in bits than complete!.Couldnt sell mine,ended up breaking it.Worked out more profitable.
This ones staying complete though,even if it doesnt get used much.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 21:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By aka.eric
Or this.

Or this.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Jul-2006, 21:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By aka.eric
This type of thing? Cant tell you anything useful...

This type of thing?
Cant tell you anything useful Im afraid,no doubt if the owner uses this forum,he or she will tell all.
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Jul-2006, 14:51
Replies: 16
Views: 3,533
Posted By aka.eric
I use bars from Baines,originally made for their...

I use bars from Baines,originally made for their Imola project bike,but they are very close to standard 888.Adjustable rearsets are thin on the ground for 888,s.Lucas is one.Genuine SP are long since...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2006, 18:25
Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Posted By aka.eric
Doesnt seem to be any quality control...

Doesnt seem to be any quality control nowadays.Alpinestars,a top brand most people would say,the sizing varies from glove to glove.Recently bought a pair,the little finger on one is much narrower...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jul-2006, 22:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By aka.eric
Not had a porous casting,but had a slight oil...

Not had a porous casting,but had a slight oil leak that ended with a "drip" around the filter and onto the exhaust.Eventually found the source by drying the cases and applying talcum powder.Traced...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2006, 22:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,712
Posted By aka.eric
They are the "Brembo" Marchesini,s.

They are the "Brembo" Marchesini,s.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2006, 22:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By aka.eric
Then everything else looks scruffy,so you end up...

Then everything else looks scruffy,so you end up doing the lot.!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jul-2006, 22:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By aka.eric
When your at this stage,the cleaning/painting is...

When your at this stage,the cleaning/painting is easy enough.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Jul-2006, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By aka.eric
Did exactly as you say with this one.Remove loose...

Did exactly as you say with this one.Remove loose paint,feather the edges,make sure surface is perfectly clean,mask anything that doesnt need painting and use high temp paint.Scotch pads work well...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jun-2006, 20:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,845
Posted By aka.eric
wlracing.com Never seen the place,Im only 20mins...

wlracing.com
Never seen the place,Im only 20mins away.They do have a good reputation
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jun-2006, 19:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,175
Posted By aka.eric
Theres WL Racing,situated at Oulton Park,or for a...

Theres WL Racing,situated at Oulton Park,or for a very reasonable amount Cornerspeed collect and return.Neils collected bike on Sunday,returned following Sunday.Its cheaper than hiring a van etc,and...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 19:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,003
Posted By aka.eric
Should look like this-

Should look like this-
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jun-2006, 17:28
Replies: 102
Views: 60,275
Posted By aka.eric
I didnt realise for a while that I was no longer...

I didnt realise for a while that I was no longer a member,noticed the little "roundell" had gone but put it down to the new site teething problems.Recieve emails re trackdays etc,but nothing to say...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-Jun-2006, 17:09
Replies: 17
Views: 4,168
Posted By aka.eric
Ricambi Weiss seat on my 888.Bought from...

Ricambi Weiss seat on my 888.Bought from website,delivered in 4 days.Excellent product for the money,needed a bit of fitting but nothing major.Looked at seats costing 4 times the price that were...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jun-2006, 16:10
Replies: 13
Views: 3,003
Posted By aka.eric
Any help? Part 8 washer Parts 6,9,10 speedo drive

Any help?
Part 8 washer
Parts 6,9,10 speedo drive
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jun-2006, 23:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,787
Posted By aka.eric
1994 Strada 26K miles.Totally rebuilt with the...

1994 Strada 26K miles.Totally rebuilt with the usual nice bits,genuine SP silencers,single seat etc.Serviced with new belts etc.Cleaner examples no doubt exist but,honestly I havent seen...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Jun-2006, 22:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,787
Posted By aka.eric
Couple of weeks back you could have had the one...

Couple of weeks back you could have had the one in pic for well under £5K.Much more relaxed ride than the 748/9-- models,plenty of power for the real world,and theyre very nice to look at.Bit of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-May-2006, 15:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By aka.eric
Bendix-excellent pads.Bought mine from...

Bendix-excellent pads.Bought mine from Cornerspeed,good price,fast delivery.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-May-2006, 14:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,653
Posted By aka.eric
Ducati Manchester,a disgrace.The last time I...

Ducati Manchester,a disgrace.The last time I ordered parts from there,after a two month wait,couldnt collect them as the parts man had left and there was nobody available that could use the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-May-2006, 23:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,590
Posted By aka.eric
K+N Air filter £47.61 Demon Tweeks,or direct from...

K+N Air filter £47.61 Demon Tweeks,or direct from K+N.
Pipercross Air Filter £45.24 Demon Tweeks or direct Pipercross.
Personal preference Pipercross.
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 23:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By aka.eric
According to the books the P7,IAW 043 was used...

According to the books the P7,IAW 043 was used 1988 to 1993(to #000507).The P8,IAW 435 was used 1993 to 2000(from #000508).
The ECU in the 888 I had was labelled IAW 437?
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 20:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By aka.eric
JHP also Ducati Coventry,website tel no etc. Ecu...

JHP also Ducati Coventry,website tel no etc.
Ecu will look like this-
Forum: 851 / 888 23-May-2006, 15:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By aka.eric
Mine had the SP silencers and airbox lid...

Mine had the SP silencers and airbox lid cutaway.The chip was "888SPO-038B".The "B" refers to open pipes.
Id give JHP a ring,the chips are not expensive.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 16:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By aka.eric
Yes,its(probably)worth more as individual parts...

Yes,its(probably)worth more as individual parts than complete.Only had one enquiry for it at £4300,but lots for parts.Whats the cheapest you can buy a 888 for,add the cost of a...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-May-2006, 19:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By aka.eric
No serious interest at all. The white number...

No serious interest at all.
The white number board wasnt actually my idea,gave the painter a pic for the seat unit!,but as theyd done such a good job,I didnt have the heart to ask for the nosecone to...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-May-2006, 13:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By aka.eric
"Now changing hands for up to...

"Now changing hands for up to £5000".Good luck to the man,I had no joy selling this one.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-May-2006, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,933
Posted By aka.eric
Odyssey PC680 £63.25 including VAT. Cheshire...

Odyssey PC680 £63.25 including VAT.
Cheshire Batteries Ltd. Tel 01270 255493
www.cheshirebatteries.co.uk
Collected mine so dont know about P+P.
Forum: Shazaam! on Electrical systems 05-May-2006, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 8,355
Posted By aka.eric
Odyssey PC680 £63.25 including VAT. Cheshire...

Odyssey PC680 £63.25 including VAT.
Cheshire Batteries Ltd. Tel 01270 255493
www.cheshirebatteries.co.uk
Collected mine so dont know about P+P.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2006, 16:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,059
Posted By aka.eric
Set up Engineering in Wandsworth. MH Racing in...

Set up Engineering in Wandsworth.
MH Racing in Wiltshire.
Maxton.
Any suspension specialist will rebuild a standard unit,its wether or not its cost effective if too many parts are required.Have a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 22:09
Replies: 62
Views: 19,319
Posted By aka.eric
Selective policing springs to mind,summers day...

Selective policing springs to mind,summers day spent stopping bikes and handing out tickets in the name of road safety,much better than chasing round catching criminals,risking being hurt,having to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Apr-2006, 21:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,059
Posted By aka.eric
Id recommend Maxton,a new units about...

Id recommend Maxton,a new units about £480,rebuilds obviously vary in price.Tried Ohlins but required a rebuild after 8 months,depends if your one of these label junkies;)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 21:30
Replies: 48
Views: 14,793
Posted By aka.eric
Ohlins reputation came from racing,a completely...

Ohlins reputation came from racing,a completely different world to road use,with different values.Stiction is more important than seal longevity,time between rebuilds irrelevant etc.Success in racing...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Apr-2006, 21:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,354
Posted By aka.eric
Ive used them once,quality was rubbish,customer...

Ive used them once,quality was rubbish,customer service no better.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Apr-2006, 22:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,858
Posted By aka.eric
I found the ride height tool didnt help for...

I found the ride height tool didnt help for initial setup,its ok for reference following chain adjustment etc,dont confuse the measurements for a genuine Ducati tool(if you can find any),the tools...
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