888 / St4 Hybrid Project

Discussion in 'Builds & Projects' started by darko, Aug 20, 2018.

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  1. Apparently, the profile means it sits differently and therefore a little narrower (as well as less tall)
     
    #101 darko, Aug 1, 2019
  2. Theoretically still 180 mm wide though, maybe worth considering a 170 tyre?
     
    #102 Harry Bell, Aug 1, 2019
  3. It appears the 170 is no longer available (in the race tyres I use)

    The chain was fitted by Jason Griffiths yesterday and he knows about tyres (Pirelli UK race manager)

    He was confident a 180/55 would give a little more clearance
     
    #103 darko, Aug 1, 2019
  4. It shouldn’t be, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t.

    Worth a punt as recommended.
     
    #104 Darkness, Aug 1, 2019
  5. Every day is a school day - cheers :upyeah:
     
    #105 Harry Bell, Aug 1, 2019
  6. I know! I wouldn't have thought that either

    Right off to the garage to get a horn working to get through the vehicle test (IOM version of MOT)

    Will be daytime use only but that suits me!
     
    #106 darko, Aug 1, 2019
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  7. Good luck with test - sure it'll be fine :upyeah:
     
    #107 Harry Bell, Aug 1, 2019
  8. Try 24710162A….Ask on the 851/888 forum, you might strike lucky.
     
    #108 ducati dad, Aug 2, 2019
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  9. thanks @ducati dad - decided to make my own in the end..

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    #109 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  10. Happy enough with the chain alignment for now

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    #110 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  11. Going to run with these filters for now until I have some time to make an airbox

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    #111 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  12. 19X18 Brembo racing master cylinder installed

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    #112 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  13. The Brembo Front Brake master cylinder takes up quite a bit of handlebar space so, this required the stop/start switchgear to be moved to the L/H handlebar. At the same time I installed a 1098 radial clutch master cylinder

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    #113 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  14. Token gesture of a fairing until I sort out all the scrappy bodywork and get it repainted

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    #114 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  15. Taking shape, exhausts are still killing me though..

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    #115 darko, Aug 4, 2019
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  16. It’s looking good:upyeah:
     
    #116 West Cork Paul, Aug 5, 2019
  17. So, after a few niggles including warped discs the bike passed the Manx vehicle test and I have been out riding throughout the MGP / Classic TT. Even won an award at the Italian bike night which is nice!

    Over the winter I will sort out a few minor issues and perhaps have a go at making an airbox although the bike runs great on the pod filters

    So for now a few finished pictures..

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    #117 darko, Sep 5, 2019
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  18. A bit of pre-season maintenance / fettling today

    The clutch was slipping last time out and having pulled the plates today they are looking a bit tired..

    Looking into options, OEM, Newfren and even GS650 friction plates can work apparently!

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    #118 darko, Feb 18, 2020
  19. Suzuki plates work and are much cheaper but made of alloy, and so is the GS650 basket, apparently very much smoother and quiter thanmwhat we are used too.
     
    #119 michel couque, Feb 18, 2020
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  20. Seems I forgot to update this thread!

    Decided to use Ferodo plates from M&P in the end, they have been great so far..
     
    #120 darko, Dec 17, 2020
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