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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 14-Jan-2006, 20:56
Replies: 36
Views: 7,245
Posted By aka.eric
The 748L,100 produced in 1998.

The 748L,100 produced in 1998.
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Jan-2006, 20:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,951
Posted By aka.eric
I will have one for sale shortly,being painted at...

I will have one for sale shortly,being painted at the moment.93 Strada,with SP style single seat,high level exhausts etc.Post a pic when its complete.
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jan-2006, 14:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,670
Posted By aka.eric
Screens

Just phoned Skidmarx to order a screen,guy tells me theres two types for 888,s,single or double mirror bolt hole and cut outs different.My bodywork/mirrors are at the painters,can anyone say for sure...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2006, 14:02
Replies: 5
Oil
Views: 1,347
Posted By aka.eric
Rock oil Synthesis 4 Racing 15/50,recommended by...

Rock oil Synthesis 4 Racing 15/50,recommended by Sigma,avoid anything thats too thin,0/30 etc.
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jan-2006, 13:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,804
Posted By aka.eric
M8X1.25 on mine,but having put the foam/threaded...

M8X1.25 on mine,but having put the foam/threaded bar in,the seat unit was way above.So all I needed was to cover the back rail.All these aftermarket seats vary,but just a thought.
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2006, 23:12
Replies: 16
Views: 4,941
Posted By aka.eric
Would have thought a Ducati dealer would know if...

Would have thought a Ducati dealer would know if the parts were still available,even though the part numbers may have changed.The time it takes for parts delivery is ridiculous,but it seems to be...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2006, 19:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,539
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks again for the pics,been trying to put...

Thanks again for the pics,been trying to put things back by the book,maybe not the best idea.Same with the clutch hose,not many of the pics Ive seen are as per the manual:puzzled:

[Edited on...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Jan-2006, 15:37
Replies: 10
Views: 3,539
Posted By aka.eric
Do you have a picture?,it would help if there was...

Do you have a picture?,it would help if there was a rubber under the front,to lift the airbox a bit,but according to parts book theres only one under the rear,number 19 in pic.
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jan-2006, 22:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,539
Posted By aka.eric
Thank you and Merci,couldnt ask for better!.But...

Thank you and Merci,couldnt ask for better!.But looking at the pics back to back the cable runs under the diagonal on one,and over on the other.My airbox has a "rubber" under the rear trumpet...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jan-2006, 19:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,539
Posted By aka.eric
Throttle cable

Anybody have a pic or describe the routing of the throttle cable where it passes through the frame please.The bottom of airbox is trapping it at the moment.To line it up with the bracket on the...
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Jan-2006, 20:48
Replies: 1
Views: 2,201
Posted By aka.eric
ECU & Chip

ECU marked IAW 437 888 SPO EU
Chip 888SPO 038B
Cant find any reference to chip 038B.Standard chip 038,does the "B" refer to open pipes?as with other models?
ECU listed as IAW 435 in the books,any...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 22:59
Replies: 33
Views: 5,998
Posted By aka.eric
BMW - An example to any manufacturer,excellent...

BMW - An example to any manufacturer,excellent service creates brand loyalty.They had problems with the Nikasil coating(?spelling) in car engines but it was dealt with openly,engines replaced in or...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 20:21
Replies: 33
Views: 5,998
Posted By aka.eric
Brand loyalty maybe a good thing,but if you leave...

Brand loyalty maybe a good thing,but if you leave your head in the sand for long enough YOU will be responsible for the demise of the brand you held so dear in the first place.
GSXR 1000,R1,ZX10 not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 16:38
Replies: 33
Views: 5,998
Posted By aka.eric
Not sure if the "brand " is in decline...

Not sure if the "brand " is in decline on worldwide basis,the accountants will know the answer but its declined to the point of no return in my house.Never again will I spend my hard earned on a new...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 14:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,306
Posted By aka.eric
Cornerspeed - Tsubaki chain,good price and joined...

Cornerspeed - Tsubaki chain,good price and joined it for me ready to fit.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Dec-2005, 19:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,571
Posted By aka.eric
Heat reflective material

The underside of the 888 fuel tank has heat reflective material attached,will need replacing when tanks painted.
Any sources recommended?,expensive from Demon Tweeks etc.
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Dec-2005, 18:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,743
Posted By aka.eric
Been logged in member for sometime now,never seen...

Been logged in member for sometime now,never seen a posted pic yet.White box "image not stored" thats all.

[Edited on 11-12-2005 by aka.eric]
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Dec-2005, 23:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,743
Posted By aka.eric
Yahoo 851/888 Site USA

Anybody use the Yahoo 851/888 site,can you see the photos in the posts,all I get is a box with"image not stored".The pics in the Photos section come up ok.Ideas please,sensible ones:puzzled:
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Dec-2005, 20:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Posted By aka.eric
Thanks for the help,it was tight,thinking Id...

Thanks for the help,it was tight,thinking Id missed a fastener tight.But its out now!.Not always the tighter the better:)
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Dec-2005, 15:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Posted By aka.eric
Fuel Tank Problem

Trying to strip the tank ready for painting,problem removing the filler centre.Removed lock ring,removed the 8 grub screws but the centre wont lift out.Is there anything else holding it in?
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Dec-2005, 11:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,803
Posted By aka.eric
Have a word with Jasper,he does an excellent 888...

Have a word with Jasper,he does an excellent 888 SP5,888 Racing parts manual on disc,very good value.
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Nov-2005, 22:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,708
Posted By aka.eric
Asked the guy how much to send to England,reply...

Asked the guy how much to send to England,reply $275!,then theres Customs charges,VAT etc.The search for a quality seat continues.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Nov-2005, 16:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,063
Posted By aka.eric
Heat-do you have a hot air gun?.Often enough to...

Heat-do you have a hot air gun?.Often enough to free the buggers.
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2005, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By aka.eric
With the bike on stands,position axle stands,the...

With the bike on stands,position axle stands,the back pair have the tubes turned upside down with a bar or bolts in the crankcase.Remove paddock stands.
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Nov-2005, 20:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By aka.eric
I removed everything from around the...

I removed everything from around the engine,rather than removing the engine from the frame.To remove the forks/swingarm I supported the engine as in pic,and finally lifted the frame up from the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 20:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By aka.eric
Try Sabine,Email - s.dorsch@t-online.de this...

Try Sabine,Email - s.dorsch@t-online.de this is the person that sells the factory parts.Seem to remember she had one.Selling a 888 race frame on ebay at the moment,could do the ask seller a...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Nov-2005, 18:04
Replies: 18
Views: 4,124
Posted By aka.eric
My understanding is that the 10th character of...

My understanding is that the 10th character of the VIN number is the year code.
R=94,S=95,T=96,V=97,W=98,X=99,Y=2000,1=01 etc.
However I could be corrected at any moment.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Nov-2005, 12:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,114
Posted By aka.eric
Brembo UK Ltd. I would imagine.

Brembo UK Ltd.
I would imagine.
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Nov-2005, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By aka.eric
Is that Mike me.

Is that Mike me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Nov-2005, 23:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,743
Posted By aka.eric
Sorry,Desmo had it.The clamps were for 45mm...

Sorry,Desmo had it.The clamps were for 45mm system.The Termis I fitted had the brackets welded on the pipe,this type of guard is no good as the hole centres are different.I used a standard 998...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2005, 00:12
Replies: 1
Views: 2,344
Posted By aka.eric
Cam Belt

Which other models use the same cam belts as the 888.
Is there a tension gauge (other than Ducati) thats recommended.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Nov-2005, 00:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By aka.eric
A genuine single seat with the parts to fit cost...

A genuine single seat with the parts to fit cost £400 from dealer,thats not bad considering it fits perfectly straight out of the box,its easy to spend that much on aftermarket gear thats poor...
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Nov-2005, 19:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,999
Posted By aka.eric
bucaner@web.de Was the address on the mails I had...

bucaner@web.de
Was the address on the mails I had from him.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Nov-2005, 22:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By aka.eric
1X 82711201A Plate,Mono onto Bip £24.40 2X...

1X 82711201A Plate,Mono onto Bip £24.40
2X 71311091A Spacer 3.82
2X 77950091A Screw O.12
1X 59510271A Mono seat pad ...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Nov-2005, 22:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By aka.eric
Looks like there is more then one price...

Looks like there is more then one price list?However they are very good to deal with,tail lights worked out at £16 delivered for five,and the Showa in pic was £180.Pacels have always arrived within...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Nov-2005, 21:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By aka.eric
PS- The price has gone up a fair bit compared to...

PS- The price has gone up a fair bit compared to the amount it was offered to me for a week ago.
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Nov-2005, 20:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By aka.eric
Sorry,dont know how to do the links bit.The frame...

Sorry,dont know how to do the links bit.The frame comes up under Ducati 888.The subframes mentioned,the rest was offered for sale with some parts I recently bought from the seller.
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Nov-2005, 20:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,082
Posted By aka.eric
Amazing whats available

Amazing how many new "rare" parts are still available,a 888 racing frame-926 Fogarty on ebay.the same person also has for sale:-
Swingarm for above
Subframe " "
Frame 999 FO5
Swingarm 999...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Nov-2005, 23:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,238
Posted By aka.eric
I have a seat unit from Ricambi Weiss,excellent...

I have a seat unit from Ricambi Weiss,excellent value-took a bit of fiddling to fit,more because its an SP seat going on a Strada subframe rather than the moulding.Same applies if you spend four...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 21:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,114
Posted By aka.eric
16x20 was the reply from Fylde,so no good to...

16x20 was the reply from Fylde,so no good to me.Isnt 16x20 the norm for single disc,its listed as fitting Super Sport 750/900,werent they twin disc.
Now you blokes have them fitted so you know what...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 20:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By aka.eric
Id agree with you it looks satin,only seen pics...

Id agree with you it looks satin,only seen pics of the bike believe its in the US.
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 14:41
Replies: 19
Views: 2,114
Posted By aka.eric
Appreciate the words of wisdom.The one in the pic...

Appreciate the words of wisdom.The one in the pic is being sold by Fylde Superbikes,just says for Ducati SuperSport 750/900,no mention of bore/ratio.Thinking that 750/900SS use twin discs,maybe work...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 14:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By aka.eric
Front view

Front view
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 14:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By aka.eric
This one does it for me.

This one does it for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 14:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,469
Posted By aka.eric
A 46mm socket and 1/2" adapter is...

A 46mm socket and 1/2" adapter is expensive,unless you have a 3/4" torque wrench.Halfords sell a 1 13/16 "hub"socket in 1/2" thats alot cheaper,worked for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Nov-2005, 14:01
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By aka.eric
The wheels on this one were painted in 2k gloss...

The wheels on this one were painted in 2k gloss black,thought about powder coating but if they get chipped and moisture gets under the coating its bad news,paint can always be touched in.But you pays...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 13:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By aka.eric
On the Samco site,the RRP for a Ducati 888 hose...

On the Samco site,the RRP for a Ducati 888 hose kit is £110.00 doesnt say if thats plus VAT.Buying the original hoses probably cost more than that.
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Nov-2005, 13:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,114
Posted By aka.eric
Brake Radial Master

Are the Brembo radial master cylinders different model to model?.Seen one for sale but listed as Super Sport 750/900.
Would the bore/ratio for the above work ok on a 888.?
What bore/ratio is...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2005, 22:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,630
Posted By aka.eric
Do the Showas have to be 888 specific,any other...

Do the Showas have to be 888 specific,any other models/makes use the same part?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Nov-2005, 19:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,357
Posted By aka.eric
In terms of performance,anything that reduces the...

In terms of performance,anything that reduces the capacity of the airbox is bad news.Theres a number of tuners that will tell you that disturbing the airflow around the edge of the trumpet is also...
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