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Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2005, 08:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,973
Posted By loony888
best in show, gotta skyte yaknow

sorry guys and girls, i can't get my pics to load here. i must be a dummy! but go here if you're...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2005, 06:46
Replies: 19
Views: 2,091
Posted By loony888
i nearly went for a radial m/c, but then i had to...

i nearly went for a radial m/c, but then i had to have the matching clutch m/c and they're dear as poison! looked like a bitch to fit, with the res, pressure switch etc. i fit 996 goldline brake and...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 06:23
Replies: 29
Views: 4,415
Posted By loony888
i have a 93 888 strada that i bought completely...

i have a 93 888 strada that i bought completely stock, except for staintune slip on's 6 years ago. i know the history of the bike from new and am the 3rd owner. i can say with confidence that until i...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Nov-2005, 08:12
Replies: 41
Views: 11,203
Posted By loony888
cheers phil, much appreciated.:sing:

cheers phil, much appreciated.:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Nov-2005, 08:28
Replies: 41
Views: 11,203
Posted By loony888
nice pics, phil!! p.s have you managed to find me...

nice pics, phil!!
p.s have you managed to find me a case yet?
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Nov-2005, 08:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,842
Posted By loony888
yup, ones with the terblanche facelift 92/93/94...

yup, ones with the terblanche facelift 92/93/94 had the V piece.
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Nov-2005, 10:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,717
Posted By loony888
all rearsets will move the footrests back to some...

all rearsets will move the footrests back to some degree, that's why they're called "rearsets". this is also the reason you will need a longer shift rod. if you compare position with std on a SS you...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2005, 05:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By loony888
go gently with that radiator keith, ducati will...

go gently with that radiator keith, ducati will want your first born for a replacement!
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 07:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,080
Posted By loony888
welcome, another with taste huh!! oh, i'll have...

welcome, another with taste huh!!

oh, i'll have a wild turkey on ice, please?:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 07:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,717
Posted By loony888
yeah the rearsets for a monster cause your feet...

yeah the rearsets for a monster cause your feet to hit the fairing. the SS shares foot peg assemblys with the 888 so after market rearsets for them fit straight on. mine share the same part number...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 07:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By loony888
you can optimise the set up of your bike all you...

you can optimise the set up of your bike all you like, but without the ability to run different maps for the front and rear cylinders it will always be a compromise. it's worth noting that you didn't...
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 06:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,162
Posted By loony888
i'm not sure of the quality of the sil system but...

i'm not sure of the quality of the sil system but i have recently (12 mths ago) purchased a termignoni daytona (48mm) spaghetti system and am more than happy to vouch for the quality of this system....
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Oct-2005, 06:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By loony888
when you mask them, sometimes, when removing the...

when you mask them, sometimes, when removing the tape it seperates the silver on the back from the glass causing that ugly crinkled looking edge, my painter smeared the glass with vaseline and then...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2005, 11:53
Replies: 17
Views: 5,157
Posted By loony888
if it's a proper sp motor you should be able to...

if it's a proper sp motor you should be able to bolt the barrels straight on. the cases are already machined to accept 2mm over barrels as std on sp's.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2005, 11:48
Replies: 11
Views: 3,226
Posted By loony888
the 916 crank has a longer stroke, 2mm. so unless...

the 916 crank has a longer stroke, 2mm. so unless you are going to adjust the deck height accordingly, no.
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Oct-2005, 11:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,794
Posted By loony888
the P8 has an external trimmer, i don't think the...

the P8 has an external trimmer, i don't think the P7 has that, just an easy way to i.d one without the weber i.d sticker on it.
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2005, 08:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,152
Posted By loony888
start with the fuel filter, they tend to get...

start with the fuel filter, they tend to get temperemental when left sitting. then try the plugs but i reckon the filter is the culprit.(from FHE).:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2005, 08:28
Replies: 40
Views: 11,615
Posted By loony888
NICE!:sing:

NICE!:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2005, 08:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,596
Posted By loony888
translated that means- it is simply singular and...

translated that means- it is simply singular and ingenious!! Sales without warranty and guarantee, there private sales!
and that screen does it no justice!!
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2005, 07:59
Replies: 50
Views: 10,666
Posted By loony888
hey, jasper, i had my seat unit re white boarded...

hey, jasper, i had my seat unit re white boarded and cleared as i just couldn't live with the #1's on it. mine looks heaps better with plain boards, and as i'm pretty hopeless, i don't get my mates...
Forum: 851 / 888 12-Oct-2005, 02:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,699
Posted By loony888
mine's running 15/39 and i like it, it gives...

mine's running 15/39 and i like it, it gives about 4200rpm at 120kph. :sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2005, 12:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,023
Posted By loony888
thanks for letting me grill you:burn: how do you...

thanks for letting me grill you:burn:
how do you like the cams?
i have just bought a set of sps cams to go in mine with omega pistoms and 34mm and 30mm valves.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2005, 06:07
Replies: 16
Views: 4,023
Posted By loony888
that's not an original 888 engine, what capacity...

that's not an original 888 engine, what capacity is it? why did you change it? and what's being done now?
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Oct-2005, 06:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,264
Posted By loony888
i have a pair of those, top fit and i can throw...

i have a pair of those, top fit and i can throw away my stringline cos after double checking, the pointers are accurate.
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Oct-2005, 10:57
Replies: 24
Views: 4,676
Posted By loony888
cheers screwy!!:burn:

cheers screwy!!:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Oct-2005, 11:00
Replies: 24
Views: 4,676
Posted By loony888
can you point me in the right direction...

can you point me in the right direction please?
i'm a bit of a numpty yaknow:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Oct-2005, 10:56
Replies: 36
Views: 7,116
Posted By loony888
i would..........if i could get the bloody things...

i would..........if i could get the bloody things to load!!! i can't figure out how to get them on trhe board, sorry:(
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Oct-2005, 03:00
Replies: 24
Views: 4,676
Posted By loony888
oooh!!! how do i get hold of a couple of those...

oooh!!! how do i get hold of a couple of those DSC stickers for my 888??
huh huh, cmon guys, cough em up!!
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Sep-2005, 05:29
Replies: 24
Views: 4,676
Posted By loony888
good one jools!! i'm sure you'll love it, i've...

good one jools!! i'm sure you'll love it, i've never met anyone who has ridden one and said otherwise. and it's true what they say, the more aggressive you are with it the better it rides.
all tthe...
Forum: 851 / 888 28-Sep-2005, 08:35
Replies: 36
Views: 7,116
Posted By loony888
i'm on duke #6 and 7 with my 888 and S4R, and i...

i'm on duke #6 and 7 with my 888 and S4R, and i have to say that after 6 years with my 888 it will not be leaving my garage! if it is possible to truly love a thing, then i do. it's a brute of a...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Sep-2005, 06:50
Replies: 72
Views: 19,687
Posted By loony888
WOW!! what a f#*kin beauty! motobee is spot on...

WOW!! what a f#*kin beauty! motobee is spot on about the differences, but what a bike!
i am soooo green right now! congratulations on a fine bike, it's nice to have taste. enjoy it!
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Sep-2005, 03:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
Posted By loony888
no, it is not the same as a "ss"...

no, it is not the same as a "ss" part.:burn:
Forum: 851 / 888 25-Sep-2005, 03:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,970
Posted By loony888
g,day ducman851, wondered when you'd post!! phil...

g,day ducman851, wondered when you'd post!!
phil has sent me an e-mail and his is on his bike too! i'm jealous as hell you know! i'll get one sooner or later i guess:sing:
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Sep-2005, 09:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,970
Posted By loony888
anybody got one?

i'm chasing a magnesium clutch case for my 888, it's the one with the old ducati logo to match the 888 logos. if anyone can sell me one i'll pay a good price for a good part.
thanks for looking guys,...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2005, 08:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,775
Posted By loony888
also check the alternator charging wires, it's...

also check the alternator charging wires, it's common for the two wires to melt together at the connection. trace it from where the wires come out of the front of the alternator cover and up the...
Forum: 851 / 888 18-Sep-2005, 02:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,648
Posted By loony888
the air scoops that sit behind the front fairing...

the air scoops that sit behind the front fairing on a road bike, i'd take 3 sets of those.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 09:39
Replies: 16
Views: 3,587
Posted By loony888
i would say that you have a 851 strada, but the...

i would say that you have a 851 strada, but the bodywork is off a later model, without the paso style mirrors. if it has no indicators on the front either i'd say the bodywork is race stuff. the...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 09:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,031
Posted By loony888
mine is a 93 model and my air tubes flow into the...

mine is a 93 model and my air tubes flow into the front of the airbox. 92 and earlier have the tubes routed to the rear of the airbox but not attached.
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 09:21
Replies: 35
Views: 6,623
Posted By loony888
just for your info, i have a 48mm termignoni...

just for your info, i have a 48mm termignoni "daytona" spaghetti system on my 888 and after having both a SP2 system and then SP5 mufflers on the SP2 headers i can say with confidence the spaghetti...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 09:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By loony888
i have the std. showa from my 888 if you're...

i have the std. showa from my 888 if you're interested.(12,000klms). i'm in oz though so not sure about air mail cost if you're in a hurry. contact me if you want it. gosh, don't even know what to...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 08:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By loony888
DON'T MENTION THE WAR!

DON'T MENTION THE WAR!
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 04:13
Replies: 28
Views: 8,142
Posted By loony888
he is my favourite sbk rider for sure!!

he is my favourite sbk rider for sure!!
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 03:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,234
Posted By loony888
UM 031 CHIP 4 sale *SOLD*

i have a um031 FIM CHIP for sale, this is to suit a 888 with a P8 computer, it is a replacement one from the manufacturer who replaced the original after bent pins broke ( dumb dealer install) the...
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Sep-2005, 03:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By loony888
newbie says hi

g,day all, just a quick hello to everyone, i'll post it here seeing as i will be in this page most often. hope to chat regularly and exchange knowledge, experience and tips with you all. 888's...
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