Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events  15-Nov-2004, 00:08 |
| Replies: 30 Views: 9,109 winter riding
Lynn
I dont know about any other members but my first bike was my only transport and being in construction I commuted all around the south east all year and the only thing it taught me was how... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2004, 20:09 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,260 Ebay becomes cool
What can you add the best duc ever for me a bike i will never sell.
:sing::sing::sing: |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Oct-2004, 19:50 |
| Replies: 41 Views: 11,562 2V V 4V
costs
surely any hobby is never cost effective its the pleasure ratio you get out of spending and adapting.
if 100+bhp from a SL rocks your boat go for it,personely I prefered to spend £8000 on 3... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 14-Aug-2004, 23:20 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 3,029 pump
thanks everyone
Ill try the filter route first.
keep you informed |
| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Aug-2004, 00:03 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 3,029 Fuel pump
When I first had the T8 the fuel pump sounded quite loud and primed fairly quickly it now sounds as if it is straining to prime,is it on the way out and how much are they?
any help on this greatly... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2004, 23:55 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 4,705 851/888
There,s been an 851 in Alfs in worthing for 6 months £2995.
its not that tidy and very over priced.
also one advertised in the local rag in dover for the last few months that sounds genuine.
if you... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-May-2004, 23:57 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 5,445 Ali Using D207s at the moment on mine just...
Ali
Using D207s at the moment on mine just scrubbed both in let you know how i get on,never had them before as i use the Dragon/Diablos on the T8, BT45s on the LeMans V.
Never had any moments with... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-May-2004, 21:18 |
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It would have to be the T8 for top end rush and fast riding and the SL for a more comfortable riding position and relaxed ride.
I cant say that either one is better only to say that looks wise I... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 15-May-2004, 21:03 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,385 Rear Sets
Hi Natty
I know its a bit of a cheek but any chance of short blast on the T8 with those RS on as Im 6'1 and ive no idea if they would work with my lankyness.
ian |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-May-2004, 20:54 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 5,445 SL
Well done Ali
looks smart, get the belts checked and then done if its been standing for any length of time as they can tend to miss shape if left in one position.
might see you at boxy some... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 09-May-2004, 21:26 |
| Replies: 54 Views: 54,193 SL
Ali
theres a 92 SL on the internet bike trader
£2550 looks like the MK1 with Marvic wheels white frame.
5000 miles near me if you want me to take a gander for you let me know.
ian |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-May-2004, 21:12 |
| Replies: 54 Views: 54,193 SL
Hi
I bought a nice little 750cc SL replica white frame/wheels last year for £2000 but wrecked it.
Replaced with 95 Yellow SL for £2500 from a dealer in Havant.
I looked at several private bikes the... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 07-May-2004, 21:12 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,885 fixed?
Hi Queeny
have you had any luck with 888
ian |
| Forum: 851 / 888 01-May-2004, 19:06 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,463 SP4
Natty
yeh saw it too but cant persuade her indoors to let me have a 4th bike, and I said it was a bargain?
anyone contacted him?
perhaps its all the bits off the SPS that was sold by Baines Ha Ha. |
| Forum: 851 / 888 26-Apr-2004, 19:24 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,885 cooling
Hi
sorry to hear your having probs
Touch wood i havent had a similair problem with mine although it had only done 600 miles in 4 years.
i drained the system and then filled with a mixture of rad... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 14-Apr-2004, 22:26 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 3,216 888 pics
i arrived after most of those pics where taken followed by pitcrews bike and then queen gravel pants,i did take a load of pics but on a standard cam as my dig failed to arrive in time i will try to... |
| Forum: Tyres 04-Apr-2004, 22:06 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,817 diablos
I use a dealer in Portslade (Sussex) PBS I had a pair fitted (loose) for £180 and hes really carefull with the rims |
| Forum: 851 / 888 04-Apr-2004, 21:52 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 5,435 888bliss
Hi Gordy
well done excellent choice hope to see you at boxy.
do fiddle with the set up it does make a difference.
stick with diablo's
ian |
| Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2004, 18:19 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,334 front wheel
hi rob41b
thanks for replying
as there seems to be chance will the standard discs from the 888 fit or will i have to replace with 916 stuff.
ian |
| Forum: 851 / 888 02-Apr-2004, 12:02 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,334 front wheel
can anyone tell me if the front wheel off 916/748 et/all fit in the forks of a 888 or SL,
Is the spindle or spacing different.
[Edited on 2-4-2004 by 888heaven] |
| Forum: 851 / 888 01-Apr-2004, 20:03 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,115 tyres 888
I know this post may be late.
I find theDiablo's fine in the wet even though it was an unetentional wet weather sorty.
as for the D207 's ive got those on the 900SL the front needs changing... |
| Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 30-Mar-2004, 22:43 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,721 price
if its any help ive recently paid £2,500 for a 95 Yellow SuperLight from a dealer.
ian |
| Forum: 851 / 888 16-Mar-2004, 21:51 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 3,909 twin heads
CP
theres a twin headlight 900ss on ebay at the moment with a good picture.
not sure it suits ducati's
ian |
| Forum: 851 / 888 15-Mar-2004, 19:05 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,050 SPO
NP
The SPO was for the Americans only it is baicaly a Strada engine with a single seat and hi-level pipes there was one on Ebay that went for £7,500 i expect the buyer thought he was getting a type... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 13-Mar-2004, 21:09 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 4,050 851
I'm pretty sure the only way to check if you have an SP or an early Roche replica is to look at the injectors,all SPs had twin injectors per body.
Strada's and the American SPO had one... |
| Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Feb-2004, 19:13 |
| Replies: 40 Views: 12,226 polishing (sad?)
if anyone wants to have a good excuse for a complete clean, look on the 900ss site,i believe one of us sad polishers found his frame cracked enough said"""""" |
| Forum: 851 / 888 21-Feb-2004, 18:13 |
| Replies: 42 Views: 13,884 which bike?
looking over the site there seems to be a lot of chat about which is the best bike to own, ST4R/999/998/916SPS/748,9/888/SP/SPS/
SPO etc
surely in an ideal world we'd have one of each,theres... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 19-Feb-2004, 22:11 |
| Replies: 42 Views: 13,884 fair price for SP4
I was very fortunate to pick up a pristine 888 Strada for £3500 2 years ago with 10k and full history.
the owner also had an SP5 that had been chucked down the road,mainly cosmetic but... |
| Forum: 851 / 888 17-Dec-2003, 21:46 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 3,918 888 Suspension settings
I've had the 888 for 18 months and have only just played around with the front settings as the rear seems ok 2up.
i used settings found in a road test in Performance Portfolio 851/888 by... |
| Forum: Tyres 29-Aug-2003, 17:25 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,341 diablo\'s
Ride a 888 - diablo on the front dragon evo back,find the front gives far more feedback than previous pirelli plus it seems more supple.
i have gone through 3 back tyres in 4500 miles and one... |
