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Two 851s arrived today. . . . .
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philfingers



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 2:34 am    Post subject: Two 851s arrived today. . . . . Reply with quote

Not Bimota, but close! Maybe we should have an other marques section!

finally.. . . . they arrived.
please, any comments good, bad, suggestions then fire them in!
Both bikes have come from europe so will be going for an MOT this week, then I'll get them registered. Once that's done one will be sold. Verdict is still out on which tho!

here's the M1R forked 851 with 888 motor.

It's had a major service in March, shouldn't need much. nothing too obvious. Shame the fairing lower got damaged in transit.
more pics here http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z143/oilphiluk/851%20M1R/?start=all . Can you tell if it's an SP4 or Sp5 motor? tank is ally with a quick release filler.

here's the USD 1991 model with ohlins rear, needs belts and a service. Currently I've not tried to start it, until I get the belts done, look like thye've not been touched in a while, tho no signs of cracking on the belts

more pics here http://s188.photobucket.com/albums/z143/oilphiluk/851%20USD/?start=all

All tips and advice welcome!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice found, forget to say am also 996 owner since new Cool
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philfingers



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks! Need to service the later bike. It needs belts before I try to start it
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pair of beauties there Phil - well done!
Off to the 851/888 forum with you, now Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GeeKay wrote:
Pair of beauties there Phil - well done!
Off to the 851/888 forum with you, now Very Happy


Oh Don't be like that GeeKay, at least their is a forum, maybe we should start a Mantra Forum, for the Guiness book of Records? Smallest ever postings list. Or you could tag it onto "Dirty ugly mingers.com" always looking for new members Laughing

Please don't hit the link for Mingers.com, its not for real (For our Foreign buddies that may not get the British Sense of humour... Laughing )
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

very nice always had a soft spot for the 851/888 bikes, far nicer IMO than the 916.........
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philfingers



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks guys. just sorting the trailer to take them both for their mots tomorrow morning
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Phil, I'll email you from my new works address tomorrow, as old one only for weekends and evenings, keeping my fingers crossed for ya again.

I'll show you piccies of cam belts and dirty rollers tomorrow, that will pale others seen recently, aka the Pup, 1991, and to think I road it home, tough old brutes, you shouldn't have any concerns
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you had have answered your phone you would have had a couple of helpers Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

when? I'm still up!
Sorry you probably called the phone I don't use anymore. probably wouldn't have answered the other one either!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could be your BeBopDeWooWop Network phone, come on Phil, that networks pants, reception is better with 2 bean canes and string Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The phone you don't use any more?
what, since yesterday when you phoned me on it? Laughing

Griff gruff or whatever it is kept going to voice mail Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would keep the more standard upside down one and sell the Bitsa with 888 engine ? I'll just try hard not to buy it!
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

M1R now MOTd. Have to pick the USD one up Sat, as run out of time
I just use the giff gaff for ebay and dodgy guisers
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing

That'll be why you missed our visit then Wink
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