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Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 10:23
Replies: 22
Views: 4,301
Posted By necroscope
Thanks for all the replies:D I've had the bike...

Thanks for all the replies:D
I've had the bike for two years now. It's been off the road over the winter, so within the 18mths of road time it's had two ECU's and everything to do with the front...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2006, 09:52
Replies: 22
Views: 4,301
Posted By necroscope
Unfortunately, as with so much in life, it's not...

Unfortunately, as with so much in life, it's not an easy decision to make TF, but there's just been so many 'issues' with the bike that it has to go.

I haven't been posting, or describing all of...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2006, 17:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,301
Posted By necroscope
Trade in price for an \'04 749 Dark??

Need some advice please...

What would constitute a good/reasonable trade in price for an '04 749 Dark with 5600 miles on the clock? Two out of the three dealers I've spoken to, just weren't...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 11:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By necroscope
Thanks for the offer, finally got through to my...

Thanks for the offer, finally got through to my dealer, should have one for next tuesday. Hopefully.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By necroscope
dude, that's inspired - what was I thinking?

dude, that's inspired - what was I thinking?
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 18:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By necroscope
Rear brake light cover...

has mysteriously disappeared. Anyone know the best place to source a replacement:puzzled: 749 Dark bye the bye...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2005, 19:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,274
Posted By necroscope
It was discounted by the dealer to £280. That's...

It was discounted by the dealer to £280.
That's as a result of the initial problems with the brakes.
Wasn't expecteding it, so it was a very pleasant surprise.
Unfortunately for most, the dealer is...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2005, 18:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,274
Posted By necroscope
The difference a 12mth service makes....

picked the bike up this morning after it's 12mth service - what a difference, it's like being handed a new bike. Told the dealer that it still had a tendency to stall whilst slowing down & there was...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-May-2005, 12:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By necroscope
Front brakes seized.....12mth service-urgent advice needed.

Just off the phone with my dealer regarding the cost of my 12mth service. As some of you may have read, like Twinfan, I had my front brakes seize several weeks ago. However, I was much luckier in...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 19:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,031
Posted By necroscope
I'm actually quite glad there was no-one from the...

I'm actually quite glad there was no-one from the forum there, now I can add 20mph to every straight and 10 degrees lean angle to every bend.:)
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 19:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,031
Posted By necroscope
First trackday ever........

Had my first trackday on the 749 on sunday, infact it was my first trackday ever! Have to say that I loved it. Never having been to the track I had no idea where to brake or best lines or pretty much...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 15:09
Replies: 29
Views: 3,079
Posted By necroscope
I'm not the most mechanical person in the world,...

I'm not the most mechanical person in the world, but what you've described sounds exactly like when my ECU failed. The dealer assumed it was a dead battery, because it would seemingly attempt to...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2005, 15:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,456
Posted By necroscope
thanks for the replies everyone, i'm almost...

thanks for the replies everyone, i'm almost looking forward to it now.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2005, 11:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,456
Posted By necroscope
That's reassuring! Has anyone with the WSB can...

That's reassuring! Has anyone with the WSB can been turned away from a trackday for exceeding noise restrictions?
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2005, 11:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,456
Posted By necroscope
WSB endcan and BikeSafe.....

Have booked myself in for a BikeSafe evaluation for early next month, but i'm worried about the noise that the WSB endcan produces. I've read on the BikeSafe site that there're more interested in...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2005, 19:07
Replies: 37
Views: 3,995
Posted By necroscope
Well we all now know, for a 100% certainty that...

Well we all now know, for a 100% certainty that Ducati do look at this forum. So hopefully, there will be a call soon and Twinfan will have a new 749 to ride or trade. For a brand like Ducati, the...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2005, 16:20
Replies: 37
Views: 3,995
Posted By necroscope
I have to say that i'm 100% behind Twinfan on...

I have to say that i'm 100% behind Twinfan on this one. Break failure on a motorbike can be catastrophic, and can result in loss of life. Sure Brembo and Ducati don't want to risk any bad press with...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 18:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By necroscope
Do you mean for the brakes seizing or engine...

Do you mean for the brakes seizing or engine cutting out?:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By necroscope
Hey Twinfan. Even though I have the bike back,...

Hey Twinfan.

Even though I have the bike back, i'm still very interested to hear from Ducati and the conclusion's they've drawn from the safety report. For my part, this is still on going. Getting...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 17:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By necroscope
Front brakes seized.....bike now returned

Last thursday after nearly four weeks I picked up my bike. Everything to do with the front brakes, (from the lever down) has been replaced. Driving it home in the rain was an interesting experience,...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 13:34
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Just of the phone - Hurst's still awaiting the...

Just of the phone - Hurst's still awaiting the go-ahead from Ducati. Not sure if they've been in contact with Brembo.
What about yourself, anyword?
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 11:05
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Apparently all of the manufacturers are looking...

Apparently all of the manufacturers are looking to have a dedicated dealership in Northern Ireland. Until Ducati make a decision regarding Belfast there will only be Ducati Dublin. However, Hurst's...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 17:37
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
There's been a few people in the course of this...

There's been a few people in the course of this thread who've been wondering if anyone at Ducati are listening or reading these boards.... Well having spoken to Hurst's a couple of minutes ago, I can...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 17:17
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
no, it was the same place I bought the bike. I...

no, it was the same place I bought the bike. I think he was trying to second guess Ducati, and maybe speed up the process by having the info at hand just incase.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 16:28
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Not a dicky bird. I had to email a scan of my...

Not a dicky bird. I had to email a scan of my first service coupon this morning. To be honest, being that it's almost easter and what is happening with you, i.e. the brakes being sent to brembo, I...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 16:10
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
from I could tell it was the left disc that...

from I could tell it was the left disc that seized as it was badly discoloured, i'm not sure about the right hand side. Even the AA guy who picked it up commented on it, said he'd only ever seen it...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 15:48
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
no worries Twinfan, looks like the forum is doing...

no worries Twinfan, looks like the forum is doing it's job.
On the subject of insurance for the courtesy bike.... when I had the ECU replaced Hurst's offered me the R6 if I would sort out the...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 16:05
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
After what you've been through I would have...

After what you've been through I would have thought that the least, and I mean the very least you're owed is an abject apology and some form of compensation. Not waiting around without a bike, for...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 15:36
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Just back from the dealer who informed me that...

Just back from the dealer who informed me that the photo's requested by Ducati have been sent. They now have to wait for a reply, apparently the fix/replacements is dependant on what Ducati says as...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 12:12
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Registered late April 04'. Seems unlikely that...

Registered late April 04'.
Seems unlikely that Ducati would admit to such a fundamental problem with their 'prestige' 749/999 range. But then, like this website proves, word of mouth can be very...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 11:31
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Charles Hurst in Belfast. Initially the guy was...

Charles Hurst in Belfast.
Initially the guy was very sceptical, saying that he'd never heard of such a thing happening before. I told him about what happened to Twinfan, and the DSC notice board, but...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Mar-2005, 11:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,493
Posted By necroscope
After sunday's experience I would have had no...

After sunday's experience I would have had no trouble conversing with the dead.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 11:17
Replies: 110
Views: 61,718
Posted By necroscope
Front brakes seized.....

I know there is a lot of intrest in this subject and the on going saga that Twinfan is experiencing, so I thought i'd post this in the hope that shared knowledge will help others.

Out on the bike on...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 18-Mar-2005, 12:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,493
Posted By necroscope
Trackdays in Northern Ireland

Just wondering if anyone from Norn Iron is planning a trip to a trackday either locally or over on the mainland?:cool:
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 18:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,797
Posted By necroscope
>>BTW.... i'm new to the ducati world also,...

>>BTW.... i'm new to the ducati world also, but form what i've read you'll need more than just that tail to do a bi to a monoposto conversion, so beware and inform yourself first.<<

Thanks for the...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 18:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,797
Posted By necroscope
what's the general opinion of this:...

what's the general opinion of this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4532992635&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 18:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,797
Posted By necroscope
Unfortunately my liver has been sautéing in red...

Unfortunately my liver has been sautéing in red wine for too many years to be worth much. Arms and legs.... that's something to think about!
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 18:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,797
Posted By necroscope
A newbie writes....

I've been skulking around these notice boards for a while now, thought i'd finally take the plunge and actually ask a question....ahem: i'm looking for a seat conversion for my 749 Dark that isn't...
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