Broken the bike allready, need help.....

Redsps · 11-May-2005, 14:55

Only had the sps a short time and I've killed it allready.
belt failed at high speed, and what a mess it is now, big puddle of oil as well.

I've got it booked into baines next month due to shortage of pound notes at present, but I suspect parts are going to be a problem to start with.
any possible sources of genuine parts peeps.
It's probably going to be a massive bill, 3k plus which is not good at present.

HELP.....................

paynep · 11-May-2005, 15:33

Oops,
I won't ask how you managed to lose a belt!

Try speaking to Steve Hillary at MotoRapido - he is into 888s in a big way and may have some SPS/Corsa bits, or be able to suggest alternatives. (He's also a bit closer than Baines!)

I think that he is doing a 955 conversion on a SP4/SPO for someone or you could go the 916-crank route that I did when I blew up my 888.................

Cheers, paul

Rob B · 11-May-2005, 15:41

Robin,

Eeeeekkk, very sorry to hear that bud, what have you been doing? What is the damage?

Rgds, Rob

beancounter · 11-May-2005, 15:56

Robin, what terrible news.

How recently had the belts been replaced ?

Jasper · 11-May-2005, 19:06

Mate,gutted for you.Nows the time to go 955 or 926!Every cloud etc......

GsxrAge · 11-May-2005, 20:28

I know that horrible feeling mate

Hope to get mine back this weekend

but have to pay for it then as well

Road Runner · 11-May-2005, 20:47

I agree with Paul,

phone steve at Moto Rapido Im sure he can help.

sparkin · 11-May-2005, 21:42

Ruddy `ell Robin! I didn`t even realise you had got it!Then to hear a belt let go

Geoff and John do know what they`re doing thou,if I ever ring them they`re always very helpful.When you say "high speed" do you mean high engine speed or high tarmac speed,or both?

888heaven · 11-May-2005, 23:02

Bloody hell what an absolute bugger very sorry to hear that,I hope you can repair her.
the T8s certainly bring out a real passion in owners so stay with it.
ian

weeveetwin · 11-May-2005, 23:45

Bad luck mate. That's a real bummer.

Not sure I'd go the 955 route though. Originality is everything with rare bikes. It'll cost a lot to repair, but changing things would surely cost you more in the long run.

Steve

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11-May-2005, 15:41	#3
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Robin, Eeeeekkk, very sorry to hear that bud, what have you been doing? What is the damage? Rgds, Rob Reply

11-May-2005, 15:56	#4
beancounter Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) Robin, what terrible news. How recently had the belts been replaced ? Reply

11-May-2005, 19:06	#5
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Mate,gutted for you.Nows the time to go 955 or 926!Every cloud etc...... Reply

11-May-2005, 20:28	#6
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset I know that horrible feeling mate Hope to get mine back this weekend but have to pay for it then as well Reply

11-May-2005, 20:47	#7
Road Runner Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,052 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Woking Surrey Mood: Avatar what Avatar I agree with Paul, phone steve at Moto Rapido Im sure he can help. Reply

11-May-2005, 21:42	#8
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! Ruddy `ell Robin! I didn`t even realise you had got it!Then to hear a belt let go Geoff and John do know what they`re doing thou,if I ever ring them they`re always very helpful.When you say "high speed" do you mean high engine speed or high tarmac speed,or both? Reply

11-May-2005, 23:02	#9
888heaven Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 522 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worthing Sussex Mood: UKGS'ers Non PC and Vibrant Bloody hell what an absolute bugger very sorry to hear that,I hope you can repair her. the T8s certainly bring out a real passion in owners so stay with it. ian Reply

11-May-2005, 23:45	#10
weeveetwin Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 779 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wearside Bad luck mate. That's a real bummer. Not sure I'd go the 955 route though. Originality is everything with rare bikes. It'll cost a lot to repair, but changing things would surely cost you more in the long run. Steve Reply