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Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 11:33
Replies: 4
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Posted By loony888
sorted, thanks rob!:burn:

sorted, thanks rob!:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 11:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,707
Posted By loony888
i've just got to get a nose around that...

i've just got to get a nose around that loft!!!:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 11:11
Replies: 4
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Posted By loony888
g,day rob, that's the one, i've sent a u2u,...

g,day rob,
that's the one, i've sent a u2u, thanks heaps.
paul.

phil, we'll be in harrogate so ducati leeds is on the list for a visit! looks like rob is set to sort me out so thanks for the...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 06:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By loony888
part needed

g,day all, i'm in dire need of the bush that fits in the LHS fork leg that a 17mm front axle screws into. if anyone has one and will post it to me please let me know. i'm in australia but will be in...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-May-2006, 15:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,352
Posted By loony888
one for the collectors among us.

check this out!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-Ducati-851-888-Superbike-Racing-a-k-a-Lucchinelli_W0QQitemZ4640329033QQcategoryZ49990QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 851 / 888 19-May-2006, 09:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,078
Posted By loony888
overfilling the case will definitely strain a std...

overfilling the case will definitely strain a std breather, especially the old type with the silver band. even once you refill it to the correct level you may still have a leak, they often leak from...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-May-2006, 08:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,638
Posted By loony888
as you can fit after market cans between 851/888...

as you can fit after market cans between 851/888 and 900SS i can't see why they won't fit. note though they are different (internally i think) between the SS and 8xx type. i think i read that on...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 01:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,002
Posted By loony888
it's a real shame a bike like that has to be...

it's a real shame a bike like that has to be parted out to recoup your investment, i couldn't do it.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2006, 01:11
Replies: 17
Views: 4,361
Posted By loony888
if you ditch em, get rid of the agip ones...

if you ditch em, get rid of the agip ones too.:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 13-May-2006, 11:16
Replies: 15
Views: 4,586
Posted By loony888
hey rob! don't mean to nit pick, but, it's NOT a...

hey rob! don't mean to nit pick, but, it's NOT a pc, it's a mac!:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 13-May-2006, 04:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,175
Posted By loony888
if you use the old head gasket, assuming it's the...

if you use the old head gasket, assuming it's the same type as the new one you are going to use, that should give an accurate measurement. use some solder or plasticine to measure it with. use base...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-May-2006, 08:13
Replies: 4
Views: 2,175
Posted By loony888
as mike says, there is really no correct...

as mike says, there is really no correct thickness base gasket as they are installed in the required thickness for piston to head clearance. 1.00mm is supposed to be the ideal squish setting with...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-May-2006, 12:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,708
Posted By loony888
they are listed as a seperate part on the fische...

they are listed as a seperate part on the fische with a part number, considering they're the same as 900SS' you should be able to still get them genuine.
Forum: 851 / 888 06-May-2006, 08:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,692
Posted By loony888
if it's a 1990 model it should have a P7, the P8...

if it's a 1990 model it should have a P7, the P8 ECU was fitted to the 888 93 model and the early ones of those (first 500 i think) still had a P7.
Forum: 851 / 888 03-May-2006, 10:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,023
Posted By loony888
thanks Nux, knew i saw that-...

thanks Nux, knew i saw that- http://www.ducati8.net/ somewhere here.:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Apr-2006, 03:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,023
Posted By loony888
ducati8.net???

i've seen the logo for this site getting around but my address, http://www.ducati8.net/
says coming soon. does anyone have an alternate address? is this site up and running?
TIA,
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-Apr-2006, 13:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
yeah, the std rotor is 245mm, i'm having one made...

yeah, the std rotor is 245mm, i'm having one made in 220mm. the bracket has to be fabricated also, unfortunately the guy who's doing the fab work is kinda slow so it won't be done till after my hols....
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Apr-2006, 11:18
Replies: 20
Views: 5,989
Posted By loony888
just spoke with graham at the image works, he has...

just spoke with graham at the image works, he has your sample on file and i've got three on the way for a tenner (inc. air mail postage) thanks for your help. and for others interested, graham is a...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Apr-2006, 04:19
Replies: 20
Views: 5,989
Posted By loony888
yeah, i've e-mailed them and explained that,...

yeah, i've e-mailed them and explained that, hopefully they have kept the sample or the scan and can just roll off some copies.
cheers again,
paul.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 24-Apr-2006, 08:28
Replies: 20
Views: 5,989
Posted By loony888
thanks for the address jasper.:sing:

thanks for the address jasper.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Apr-2006, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 5,989
Posted By loony888
o.k, i'll be a bit forward, i'm in oz so image...

o.k, i'll be a bit forward, i'm in oz so image works is out for me. but, if anyone over there is going to order some, i'll gladly kick in to cover them and postage and your trouble. cheers guys.
paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Apr-2006, 10:34
Replies: 20
Views: 5,989
Posted By loony888
if anybody has a line on where they can be found...

if anybody has a line on where they can be found i'll have three please!!
oh and yes phil, those ones.
p.s happy easter everyone.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2006, 08:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Posted By loony888
the ohlins on the SP's are notorious for weeping....

the ohlins on the SP's are notorious for weeping. mine have had about 9 upgrade of seal from ohlins and they still weep. it seems the longer they sit, the more they leak, i just wipe my sliders and...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2006, 08:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
rob, that's a mocchacino and a berry cheescake...

rob, that's a mocchacino and a berry cheescake slice......you *******!
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Apr-2006, 08:05
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
[quote]Originally posted by...

[quote]Originally posted by final_edition



don't worry! i'm not flying all that way without getting to the TT. can't wait either.
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Apr-2006, 08:19
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
o.k, got an AP Racing 2 piston rear caliper with...

o.k, got an AP Racing 2 piston rear caliper with pads delivered for about 280 pounds. lot more reasonable than the brembo, granted, it doesn't have titanium pistons so i'm gonna be .000003 of a...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Mar-2006, 09:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,066
Posted By loony888
mine are red.....sorry, no pics:(

mine are red.....sorry, no pics:(
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Mar-2006, 12:30
Replies: 33
Views: 7,784
Posted By loony888
i have febur or ferracci 900SS rearsets on my 888...

i have febur or ferracci 900SS rearsets on my 888 and they definitely are a straight bolt on exercise.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Mar-2006, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,792
Posted By loony888
yup, got a set of red ones on mine, one hose was...

yup, got a set of red ones on mine, one hose was supplied in the wrong diameter but the supplier had it sorted within a week. as rob said one or two may be a bit long but other than that they fit...
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Mar-2006, 13:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,863
Posted By loony888
nah, it's not a 888!!:lol:

nah, it's not a 888!!:lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Mar-2006, 06:57
Replies: 3
IOM
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Posted By loony888
i'll be there, but my bike will be locked up at...

i'll be there, but my bike will be locked up at home. that's fair enough, i am in oz!! my brother is driving and we'll be camping at cronk do......god help us!!!
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Mar-2006, 04:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
*UPDATE* placed my order, $519US, received an...

*UPDATE*
placed my order, $519US, received an e-mail today, the price has gone up....to$838US
not too happy, oh well, i'll keep looking.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Mar-2006, 11:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
thanks felix! just ordered my caliper from this...

thanks felix! just ordered my caliper from this mob, cheap as chips!!
trust a yorkshireman to sniff out a deal:lol:
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Mar-2006, 05:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,909
Posted By loony888
yup, std it's a 520 chain.:burn:

yup, std it's a 520 chain.:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Mar-2006, 02:46
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
outstanding!! top work guys, that has all been...

outstanding!! top work guys, that has all been very helpful, and yeah they're bloody expensive everywhere. but if i can save the freight and customs charges by paying retail in the U.K i'm in front.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 12:51
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
thanks for the replys guys, motowheels in the U.S...

thanks for the replys guys, motowheels in the U.S is probably the cheapest, and harris is probably the cheapest so far in the U.K. the cost of the item is only half the battle, living here the...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 12:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
thanks rob, any chance of a link or web...

thanks rob, any chance of a link or web address??
i googled, but no luck.

ta, paul.
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 09:20
Replies: 21
Views: 4,708
Posted By loony888
brembo billet caliper

o.k, i'm going to be in england for the TT in june (woohoo!!!) and while i'm there i want to pick up a brembo billet rear caliper for my 888. it's a P2-24. my question is, who can i get one from?...
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Mar-2006, 09:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,909
Posted By loony888
i use 15/39, i don't like revving the tits off my...

i use 15/39, i don't like revving the tits off my bike and i feel a 14 tooth on the front is a bit low, for me anyway. the other concern with a 14 tooth sprocket is faster chain wear due to the...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Mar-2006, 01:30
Replies: 33
Views: 7,784
Posted By loony888
i tried a pair of monster rearsets on my 888 and...

i tried a pair of monster rearsets on my 888 and they fit the boltholes but the peg was further forward than std and i tended to hit the fairing with my toes.
the very first ducati performance...
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2006, 05:42
Replies: 21
Views: 5,412
Posted By loony888
missed it, had too much to do around home....

missed it, had too much to do around home. apparently it was a good ride, no spills, no tickets. should have gone.......oh well, next time i guess.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Mar-2006, 04:49
Replies: 5
Views: 2,164
Posted By loony888
yup, but the 92 model superlight, the only one...

yup, but the 92 model superlight, the only one with marvics had 17"
IIRC the first 851 also had slightly different geometry which was changed when they went to 17" brembo wheels in 89.
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2006, 08:55
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By loony888
the SP ones are a definite improvement on std...

the SP ones are a definite improvement on std headers as far as allowing the motor to rev easier and provide more power up top, say from 7000 thru redline. the downside is they reduce bottom end...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Mar-2006, 04:17
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By loony888
so the D/P st4 headers are just too big and leave...

so the D/P st4 headers are just too big and leave a BIG dip in the power curve, the std st4 system gives more everywhere but still has a pronounced dip in the curve. no surprise really as it wasn't...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Mar-2006, 05:22
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By loony888
this is brads quote from the page that makes me...

this is brads quote from the page that makes me think that.

The results decided which header/muffler combination went on this 888 for sale, and which one stayed for the 851. That means the 851 is...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Mar-2006, 05:00
Replies: 23
Views: 4,613
Posted By loony888
guys, guys, guys! you only won old bill cause you...

guys, guys, guys! you only won old bill cause you had "the boot" without johnny wilkinson your side couldn't win a chook raffle, as has been amply demonstrated since.
but i digress, we must continue...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2006, 06:39
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By loony888
not according to brad at moto one they...

not according to brad at moto one they don't.

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/888st4ex.html



[Edited on 2-3-2006 by loony888]
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Mar-2006, 06:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By loony888
mine measure 110mm across the "T" from...

mine measure 110mm across the "T" from edge to edge. these are on my 888 spaghetti system. i bought it new so the stickers are from the termi factory. they are placed 15mm from the edge of the rivet...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2006, 08:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,199
Posted By loony888
i was under the impression that termignoni...

i was under the impression that termignoni designed the spaghetti system, not verlicchi.
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Feb-2006, 06:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,236
Posted By loony888
i know of morgan, i've spoken to him a couple of...

i know of morgan, i've spoken to him a couple of times. i'm thinking his is still up and running, unless he's sold it.
cheers from SUNNY brisvegas:sing:
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