Ducati Sporting Club UK
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Showing results 1 to 50 of 77
Search took 0.00 seconds; generated 32 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: DucatiRoss
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 16-May-2007, 10:10
Replies: 1
Views: 8,597
Posted By DucatiRoss
I've checked out pitandpaddock.com and got a...

I've checked out pitandpaddock.com and got a quote of £188 for the DSC trackday at Cadwell in August fo my 851 SP2.

Anyone used anyone else (especially if they've had to make a claim)...
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Dec-2006, 19:39
Replies: 125
Views: 85,546
Posted By DucatiRoss
1. Rob 888 2. Beancounter 851SP3 3. Monty-1078...

1. Rob 888
2. Beancounter 851SP3
3. Monty-1078 twinspark SS
4. Jasper 888 SP5
5. twpd 800ss (old skool 2-vlv rules!)
6. Jools 888
7. Ains. 888 SP4S
8. Stu (Possible)
9. Paul R (Possible)
10. Philthy...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 27-Dec-2006, 19:13
Replies: 21
Views: 10,234
Posted By DucatiRoss
Enjoyed the write-up - hope you'll continue to...

Enjoyed the write-up - hope you'll continue to enjoy the bike as much. Looking forward to hearing about the more mundane aspects of it - reliability, finish, etc. Having read some of the mag reports...
Forum: 851 / 888 31-Oct-2006, 10:49
Replies: 32
Views: 20,542
Posted By DucatiRoss
Well done BC - common sense prevails ! 851/888...

Well done BC - common sense prevails !

851/888 any day of the week for my money

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Oct-2006, 19:00
Replies: 14
Views: 4,396
Posted By DucatiRoss
Welcome to the fold Graham - Post some pics of...

Welcome to the fold Graham - Post some pics of the bike when you can ?
Mine's a guiness please

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2006, 14:00
Replies: 6
Views: 3,374
Posted By DucatiRoss
Darren - I tried to see this and couldn't - is...

Darren - I tried to see this and couldn't - is there a magic trick to it !?

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Sep-2006, 13:54
Replies: 26
Views: 8,325
Posted By DucatiRoss
1994 - I think it's fully standard and original...

1994 - I think it's fully standard and original (and up for sale if anyone's interested !)

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Sep-2006, 20:25
Replies: 26
Views: 8,325
Posted By DucatiRoss
My 888 SP2 brakes are standard Black brembo...

My 888 SP2 brakes are standard Black brembo calipers, SS lines, and a remote reservoir M/C (some old thing that was on there when I bought it). Not hugely powerful immediately, and take a little...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Aug-2006, 14:29
Replies: 21
Views: 6,408
Posted By DucatiRoss
You're right there - I used to subscribe 10 years...

You're right there - I used to subscribe 10 years ago or more, then it went all 'max-power' and so I stopped buying it. A few months ago, I wrote to Bike magazine, about their article on an 851 SP2...
Forum: 851 / 888 09-Jul-2006, 17:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,070
Posted By DucatiRoss
Smile 851Neil - I tried to follow this link, but the...

851Neil - I tried to follow this link, but the page could not be found - my SP2 seals leak badly, and they must have almost run out of oil by now (!) so I need to get mine done too - was thinking of...
Forum: 851 / 888 22-Jun-2006, 21:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,937
Posted By DucatiRoss
Tough choice - but it'd have to be the 5 SP's for...

Tough choice - but it'd have to be the 5 SP's for me.

Lovely bike btw, Stu - real shame it's got to go.

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Jun-2006, 00:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By DucatiRoss
Yep - my SP2 light comes on at about 100 - 120...

Yep - my SP2 light comes on at about 100 - 120 miles, and it lasts at least 25 more
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jun-2006, 23:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By DucatiRoss
A good explanation Antonye - thanks for that. I...

A good explanation Antonye - thanks for that. I will do as you suggest and have a look at the selector mechanisms.

Sorry to be dim, but who's Dr AK ?
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jun-2006, 23:42
Replies: 11
Views: 3,590
Posted By DucatiRoss
I've not ridden anything that comes close to...

I've not ridden anything that comes close to giving me the same feeling my SP2 gives - it's not the fastest bike, not the best braking, not the best riding position, but it does make the best noise,...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Jun-2006, 23:36
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By DucatiRoss
Great Idea Jasper - that'll blow their collective...

Great Idea Jasper - that'll blow their collective socks off !
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2006, 13:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By DucatiRoss
SP2 Gear Change Problem

Need some advice - on the last two rides now, my SP2 has been very reluctant to change down gears, making the 140 mile round trip to work a little difficult. I removed the foot change, cleaned it up,...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2006, 13:21
Replies: 3
Views: 2,799
Posted By DucatiRoss
My 1990 SP2 has ZDM888S *six numbers* and DGM six...

My 1990 SP2 has ZDM888S *six numbers* and DGM six numbers M, so yours looks OK. I'd love to see some pictures
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Jun-2006, 13:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,600
Posted By DucatiRoss
So the Strada seems like a great everyday bike,...

So the Strada seems like a great everyday bike, but the SP4 shouts 'character' everytime you ride it ? Sounds just like my SP2 - won't idle (needing plenty of blipping at lights etc - shame innit ?),...
Forum: 851 / 888 03-Jun-2006, 12:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,600
Posted By DucatiRoss
Just checked out the photos Steve, and she is SO...

Just checked out the photos Steve, and she is SO Gorgeous. Mind you, so is the SP4. A sad day indeed. How different is she to ride than the SP4 ?
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2006, 21:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,715
Posted By DucatiRoss
Great pics, Phill911 - thanks for posting them.

Great pics, Phill911 - thanks for posting them.
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2006, 21:10
Replies: 5
Views: 2,610
Posted By DucatiRoss
I don't get the tabloids ... is it on the...

I don't get the tabloids ... is it on the Interweb anywhere ?
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2006, 21:07
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By DucatiRoss
Try dale@emap.com That's who I sent it to, but...

Try dale@emap.com

That's who I sent it to, but like Jasper, I've had no reply as yet.

The new issue is out on Wednesday, so we'll see who they got !
Forum: 851 / 888 29-May-2006, 21:04
Replies: 11
Views: 3,590
Posted By DucatiRoss
Thumbs up They sure do get the attention like no other bike...

They sure do get the attention like no other bike I know - everyone, kids, grannies, chavs, Nova boys, Ferrari drivers, Jap bike riders, even Harley riders stare open mouthed and point when I ride my...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-May-2006, 22:00
Replies: 18
Views: 4,752
Posted By DucatiRoss
I've emailed PB and offered my SP2, but not heard...

I've emailed PB and offered my SP2, but not heard anything yet, so I presume they don't want it !

Mind you, I did get my letter to Bike published, with a photo of the SP and it got Star Letter, so I...
Forum: 851 / 888 08-Apr-2006, 13:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,163
Posted By DucatiRoss
Thanks for the words of wisdom, Gents. I'll keep...

Thanks for the words of wisdom, Gents. I'll keep an eye on it and see if it is a 'leak' more than a 'weep'. If so, a trip to a dealer is on the cards I think. By the looks of the knurled end of the...
Forum: 851 / 888 06-Apr-2006, 23:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,163
Posted By DucatiRoss
851 SP2 Fork seals

Went to check the tyre pressures the other day and noticed the front tyre had quite a lot of slippery oil on it. I'm guessing it's from the fork seals. Is replacing these a job that a less then...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Apr-2006, 23:09
Replies: 164
Views: 40,584
Posted By DucatiRoss
I've raced at Cadwell on a Lambretta GP200, and...

I've raced at Cadwell on a Lambretta GP200, and would like to do it on my 851 SP2, but will still be recovering from watching Radiohead at the V weekend on the Sunday, so may have to give it a miss....
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Feb-2006, 00:34
Replies: 36
Views: 6,660
Posted By DucatiRoss
Put me down for receiving the details too Neil....

Put me down for receiving the details too Neil. Sounds like fun.

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 27-Dec-2005, 12:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,580
Posted By DucatiRoss
Many thanks for your splendid salutation, Ducman....

Many thanks for your splendid salutation, Ducman. Likewise, of course. I'm waiting for the farmers to stop greasing the roads with mud before my SP2 comes out of the garage !
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Dec-2005, 19:34
Replies: 15
Views: 4,932
Posted By DucatiRoss
Before you ask, the foot in the right hand corner...

Before you ask, the foot in the right hand corner is mine, showing me having fallen over on receiving the bill from Baines Racing for various repairs !

:bouncy:
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Dec-2005, 19:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,932
Posted By DucatiRoss
And from the other side ...

And from the other side ...
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Dec-2005, 19:31
Replies: 15
Views: 4,932
Posted By DucatiRoss
A pic of my 1990 851 SP2.

A pic of my 1990 851 SP2.
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Dec-2005, 19:23
Replies: 1
Views: 2,442
Posted By DucatiRoss
Gorgeous 851 Phil - is this a 'buy the seat unit...

Gorgeous 851 Phil - is this a 'buy the seat unit for £20,000 and get a free race bike !' offer ?

;)
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Dec-2005, 02:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,696
Posted By DucatiRoss
Steve - my SP2 is the only 851/888 I've ridden so...

Steve - my SP2 is the only 851/888 I've ridden so I've nothing to compare it with. I told him not to take it higher than 10,000, but I think he wanted to be on the safe side. And the roads near work...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Dec-2005, 01:04
Replies: 6
Views: 2,696
Posted By DucatiRoss
Interest really does seem to be on the up and up....

Interest really does seem to be on the up and up. Back in December 04 BIKE magazine did a glowing write-up on an SP2, and this fired me up to buy mine, some 8 months after that. I let a friend at...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2005, 23:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,892
Posted By DucatiRoss
Paul It asks for a Yahoo User ID and Password -...

Paul

It asks for a Yahoo User ID and Password - what should be entered ? Is this the correct link ?

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2005, 00:57
Replies: 25
Views: 5,404
Posted By DucatiRoss
Totally gorgeous, no question of that Charles....

Totally gorgeous, no question of that Charles. Great write up. It must be killing you to sell her - can't you take her with you ?

Matthew
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2005, 00:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,656
Posted By DucatiRoss
I've noticed one missing item I needed - a fire...

I've noticed one missing item I needed - a fire extinguisher

:bouncy:
Forum: 851 / 888 02-Nov-2005, 10:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,747
Posted By DucatiRoss
Getting Neutral

Now that I've put a new clutch in following my breakdown a couple of weeks ago, I took the SP2 to work yesterday, and it caused quite a stir - everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, stops on the streets to...
Forum: 851 / 888 01-Nov-2005, 23:51
Replies: 41
Views: 10,166
Posted By DucatiRoss
Now that was uncalled for Phil ! I've always...

Now that was uncalled for Phil ! I've always fancied a threesome ...:bouncy:
Forum: 851 / 888 30-Oct-2005, 01:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,908
Posted By DucatiRoss
Yep - Welcome Gary, hope you enjoy the bike and...

Yep - Welcome Gary, hope you enjoy the bike and don't have too many problems - there's been some unfortunate stories lately !

Mines a Guiness
Forum: 851 / 888 21-Oct-2005, 00:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,058
Posted By DucatiRoss
I don't like the sound of all this - the SP2 I...

I don't like the sound of all this - the SP2 I bought recently had been sitting around for a few years with infrequent starting/running. So now I'm terrified mine will go the same way !

Are there...
Forum: 851 / 888 20-Oct-2005, 19:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By DucatiRoss
Very sorry to hear your tale of woe. Hope you can...

Very sorry to hear your tale of woe. Hope you can get it fixed for as little as possible.

It's not just me that has bad luck then !

Matthew
:(
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 13:36
Replies: 40
Views: 10,492
Posted By DucatiRoss
Further thought - after watching the 1990 WSB...

Further thought - after watching the 1990 WSB video, what do you guys think of us re-creating the era by inviting some boys/girls with ZXR750 / RC30 / OWO1 Yams along too ?
Forum: 851 / 888 19-Oct-2005, 13:34
Replies: 40
Views: 10,492
Posted By DucatiRoss
Would definately by interested in coming to an...

Would definately by interested in coming to an 888/851 Track meet. Please spread the word - it would be amazing to see all the old girls in their natural habitat.

I'm sure the SP2 would love a good...
Forum: 851 / 888 10-Oct-2005, 00:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,849
Posted By DucatiRoss
I never manage to take the fairing off without...

I never manage to take the fairing off without losing something ! It'll never go back together Rob ! :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Oct-2005, 16:12
Replies: 18
Views: 3,780
Posted By DucatiRoss
Jools I get mine from www.earplugs.gb.com -...

Jools

I get mine from www.earplugs.gb.com - loads of different types, they do a 'variety pack' of 20 different pairs for £7.50. I like the ones that look like a Christmas tree - rockets I think...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2005, 22:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By DucatiRoss
No, not a Friends fan. The 'Ross' part is because...

No, not a Friends fan. The 'Ross' part is because I live near Ross on Wye, Herefordshire, and I already was using it for another user name elsewhere, so I wouldn't have to think of another...
Forum: 851 / 888 05-Oct-2005, 17:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By DucatiRoss
To be fair to Baines, whilst the general remit...

To be fair to Baines, whilst the general remit was 'Give it a good look over and make it fit for the road', I was under the impression from the previous owner that the 'clutch had recently been...
Forum: 851 / 888 04-Oct-2005, 22:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By DucatiRoss
SP2 Clutch problem

Next installment of the SP2 saga - had 3 hours of great riding over the weekend, no problems, so I decided to take it to work on Monday (a 140 mile round trip). Went fine until I got to the built up...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 77
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

 
Recent Posts - Contact Us - DSC Home - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin 3.5.4 - Copyright © 2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. - © Ducati Sporting Club UK - All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:31.