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Forum: 851 / 888 13-Aug-2005, 00:33
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
851/888's I think are the best of all the...

851/888's I think are the best of all the ducatis.
nothing else like them, never will be either to be honest.

as soon as the bikes back together and resembles an 888, I'll post some pics, hopefully...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Aug-2005, 00:11
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
thanks for the link, I seem to have seen this...

thanks for the link, I seem to have seen this sort of damage very recently.
http://www.mad-ducati.com/images/MikeCecchini/888Failure/DSCN2304.JPG

in my garage to be exact, my bike.:(:(:(
but things...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 21:37
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
I suspect he's probably got a spare of all the...

I suspect he's probably got a spare of all the parts on the bike as a backup in case of any damage.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 21:21
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
got any in stock nat. i want some now.

got any in stock nat.

i want some now.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 21:11
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
could be brembo's , not really sure, but I...

could be brembo's , not really sure, but I like'em.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 20:53
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
what are those calipers on mikes spc.

what are those calipers on mikes spc.
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 19:39
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
hmmmmm, has got lots of goodies on it . not sure...

hmmmmm, has got lots of goodies on it .
not sure about the wheel colour and red seat though, would like it better with both wheels black and a black seat cover.
callipers look a bit too big for me,...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 18:58
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
the more i look at that bike rob, the better it...

the more i look at that bike rob, the better it looks.
that bike in yellow is growing on me rapidily.
must have cost a fortune.
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 12-Aug-2005, 00:23
Replies: 2
Views: 3,097
Posted By Redsps
hope you get back on the T8 soon graham,and your...

hope you get back on the T8 soon graham,and your neck get sorted sooner than later. not sure about the insurance question, but I suspect there will be a suitable answer along shortly from our experts...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 00:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Redsps
money does that to people, you think you know...

money does that to people, you think you know someone really well, then money rears it's ugly head.
I've been there ian, know just what you are going through.
hang in there mate.

robin
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Aug-2005, 00:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Redsps
welcome back, hope things get better for you...

welcome back, hope things get better for you soon.


robin
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 11-Aug-2005, 23:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,261
Posted By Redsps
Rob, that would be great. lookforward to your...

Rob, that would be great.
lookforward to your followup mate.


thanks
robin
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 11-Aug-2005, 21:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,261
Posted By Redsps
that does not sound good mate, there must be some...

that does not sound good mate, there must be some sort of cover available.:(
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 11-Aug-2005, 21:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,261
Posted By Redsps
track day insurance cover, best option.

I'm hoping that my sps will be ready for the TA5 day at brands, but I would prefer to get some sort of decent cover for the track day.
my current company do not seem to be over keen on covering the...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2005, 21:16
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
not sure about the colour, what is the spec,...

not sure about the colour, what is the spec, awsome swinging arm setup and rims aswell.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2005, 18:45
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
me thinks a career move is on the cards, need to...

me thinks a career move is on the cards, need to earn some serious wonga for some serious hardware now.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2005, 15:23
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
nat, are these bikes he has at present, or had...

nat, are these bikes he has at present, or had over the years.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Aug-2005, 14:50
Replies: 61
Views: 18,122
Posted By Redsps
can't really say much other than , lucky , lucky...

can't really say much other than , lucky , lucky , lucky git bag.

how do people manage it, really nice kit indeed.


nat, you're still posting this hardcore stuff i see....
keep up the good...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 11:59
Replies: 94
Views: 21,866
Posted By Redsps
what's wrong with the indy curcuit, it's still a...

what's wrong with the indy curcuit, it's still a day of work and more time on a trackday surely, plus it's a duke day only.
I have no problem with it.

price wise, nothings cheap in this world, go to...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2005, 00:55
Replies: 10
Views: 2,213
Posted By Redsps
sorry about that mate, but this lurking is a bit...

sorry about that mate, but this lurking is a bit of an art on here.:smug::smug:

cheers
robin
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2005, 00:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,213
Posted By Redsps
done deal.:D:D

done deal.:D:D
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Aug-2005, 00:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,213
Posted By Redsps
nat, they're mine mate, let me know your address...

nat, they're mine mate, let me know your address details.


cheers
robin
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Aug-2005, 19:32
Replies: 58
Views: 16,832
Posted By Redsps
I've got my transport organised now, and have...

I've got my transport organised now, and have room for another bike etc in the van.
If anyone near me wants a lift etc, let me know sooner than later.

cheers
robin
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Aug-2005, 23:38
Replies: 23
Views: 3,353
Posted By Redsps
[.Plans-simple,strip it down completely and build...

[.Plans-simple,strip it down completely and build a Nattyboy/Sparkin clone,sounds easy doesnt it,(especially as Haynes dont do a manual)but looking at frame re-painted,bodywork,single seat,high level...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 05-Aug-2005, 00:54
Replies: 58
Views: 16,832
Posted By Redsps
Monty, any space for me please, form getting...

Monty, any space for me please, form getting sorted as I type.
slow group please...


thanks
robin
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Aug-2005, 00:48
Replies: 50
Views: 13,705
Posted By Redsps
showing us that porn again nat...:D:D nice.

showing us that porn again nat...:D:D

nice.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 23:54
Replies: 50
Views: 13,705
Posted By Redsps
bob, if you polish that bike anymore it'll be...

bob, if you polish that bike anymore it'll be down to the yellow primer mate;);)
looks like you've even been polishing the tyres too.
Nice though mate.

cheers

[Edited on 4-8-2005 by Red SPS]
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 22:32
Replies: 50
Views: 13,705
Posted By Redsps
well to be honest, if I look back at all my dukes...

well to be honest, if I look back at all my dukes until present, I've had a relativley good time with only a few issues, no worse than any other performance bike ownership.
But you only need a couple...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 22:16
Replies: 29
Views: 3,827
Posted By Redsps
I know how you feel guy. when disaster strikes...

I know how you feel guy.
when disaster strikes a duke, it's an utter nightmare. Not just the cost, but the time and availability of parts.
I had some quotes this week for the repairs to my sps,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Aug-2005, 14:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,808
Posted By Redsps
I'd go for the 996sps ,having had a 996sps and...

I'd go for the 996sps ,having had a 996sps and 998R, I still prefered the 996sps.
Just personal preference that is.
R's are excellent bikes from any view point.

cheers
robin
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 02-Aug-2005, 00:30
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By Redsps
what sort of budget are you current riders...

what sort of budget are you current riders working around.
Any tips that I should know about at this early stage.


thanks
Robin
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jul-2005, 23:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By Redsps
no chance of using the sps then:P:P I best start...

no chance of using the sps then:P:P
I best start saving up then.

cheers
robin
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jul-2005, 21:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By Redsps
thank you kindly guys.

thank you kindly guys.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jul-2005, 21:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,531
Posted By Redsps
DD, how does one get into next seasons racing.

Desmo Due, How does one get into next seasons racing then.
Really interested in doing this, what is needed , who do I speak to about it, how much, who do I apply to.
That will do for starters I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jul-2005, 21:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,314
Posted By Redsps
Should this article be taken with a pinch of salt...

Should this article be taken with a pinch of salt then andy.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 31-Jul-2005, 20:15
Replies: 44
Views: 7,903
Posted By Redsps
I watch and read the DD post's with great...

I watch and read the DD post's with great interest, and I agree with psychlist in his reply.
No warmers.


robin
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 19:59
Replies: 17
Views: 3,177
Posted By Redsps
will need to test ride first .;) might need to...

will need to test ride first .;)
might need to nip over tonight mate to see it.

[Edited on 31-7-2005 by Red SPS]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 19:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,177
Posted By Redsps
TP, are you open to silly, oooops, sensible...

TP, are you open to silly, oooops, sensible offers then.
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2005, 19:40
Replies: 1
Views: 979
Posted By Redsps
Ah yes mate, true class stands out from the crowd...

Ah yes mate, true class stands out from the crowd no matter how big that crowd might be, 888's what more is there to say.
glad you had a good un.

cheers
robin
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jul-2005, 18:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,059
Posted By Redsps
MK1 superlight on ebay, is it anyone on the board or a dsc member.

just seen this on ebay, is it anyone on the board or a dsc member, if so can you contact me asap please.
Or if anyone can tell me more about...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Jul-2005, 18:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By Redsps
saw an sp2 for sale last week in a private add,...

saw an sp2 for sale last week in a private add, looked pretty good aswell, totally original bike with one owner from new,was up for £5700.00, was really tempted.
But the SPS costs are dictating...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Jul-2005, 17:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,314
Posted By Redsps
Exhaust noise levels, are we in for a big shakeup now.

Just been reading in MCN about these possible new noise level restrictions.
I have my own thoughts about this "lord" who is behind this, and where he should be shipped off to, but won't go into that...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 31-Jul-2005, 17:06
Replies: 17
Views: 3,177
Posted By Redsps
looking really nice rich, can I borrow one for a...

looking really nice rich, can I borrow one for a few months.;)

cheers
robin
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 31-Jul-2005, 01:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
Posted By Redsps
Techy Question,Which is the best version of the 900superlight.

After reading some interesting articles about 900 superlights,
what version is the best overall.
Having had several from a mk1 through to the last of the bikes, what are your views on them, and what...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Jul-2005, 21:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By Redsps
well then, having never tried a monster, but...

well then, having never tried a monster, but tried many of the 851/888 series and still got one , I have to say the 851/888 are far superior, so a totally unbiased answer from me;);)

cheers
Robin
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Jul-2005, 23:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,471
Posted By Redsps
Having had several of the 851/888 flavour bikes,...

Having had several of the 851/888 flavour bikes, and still with a T8 ,I think your're best bet would be to go for an 888 strada in as best original condition as possible, 851 strada's are good, but...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jul-2005, 00:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Redsps
yeh, was thinking of doing that, but on...

yeh, was thinking of doing that, but on reflection a tuned 996sps lump may have better uses for a future project than a standard unit, once it's done, it's done.
the sps lump needs a overhaul anyway...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 22:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Redsps
Did some calculations late last night, about 3k,...

Did some calculations late last night, about 3k, tops.
I do allready have an sps donor engine , so cost will be for tune up etc, not the the engine lump aswell.
Will I get a reasonable upgrade at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2005, 22:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,281
Posted By Redsps
996sps, approx cost of getting it race tuned.

question to all you 916 & 996sps bods out there, or anyone else clued up in this area.
Considering using a 916sps or 996sps as a tempory donor engine for the T8 whilst I wait for the original lump to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2005, 23:12
Replies: 31
Views: 5,730
Posted By Redsps
what sort of brillo pads and vim are you using...

what sort of brillo pads and vim are you using mate, last time i used that method I had no paint left, let alone bugs stuck to it.:lol::lol:

cheers
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