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Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 18:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,082
Posted By typer77
My dealer (sole distributor) in HK is hesitating...

My dealer (sole distributor) in HK is hesitating in believing this clutch problem. I am getting fed up with the noise and the "rpm drag" when this noise appears.... Is there an email address that i...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-May-2005, 18:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By typer77
clutch slave cylinder

How many of you guys have it on your bikes? I have such a tough time with sore hand riding in city... need advice to see if it's good to have or which brand is better to have....
thanks
Jack
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-May-2005, 17:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By typer77
:) but can't afford to keep to many toys. got a...

:) but can't afford to keep to many toys. got a second kid coming...
I definitely need some therapy on letting the s4r go.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-May-2005, 17:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By typer77
749R for Monster S4R

I picked up my 749R and kept the S4R for 2 weeks.
After riding the 749R, i decided the monster is not for me yet. I love the handling of the 749R but the torque on the s4r is insane too!
finally...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2005, 19:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By typer77
That doesn't sound good..... did 999 have the...

That doesn't sound good..... did 999 have the same fitting issue?
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2005, 19:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By typer77
I probably end up getting the 57mm Termi for...

I probably end up getting the 57mm Termi for about 3K usd. I have heard fitting it onto bike takes a lot of work (and patience) is it true?
thanks,
Jack
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 18:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By typer77
I am a bit confused with the 749R / 999R Termi...

I am a bit confused with the 749R / 999R Termi exhaust. Are they different? or do they share the same part no.?
thanks,
Jack
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 18:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,298
Posted By typer77
Hong Kong.... extremely painfuul to have a heavy...

Hong Kong.... extremely painfuul to have a heavy clutch....
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 17:55
Replies: 13
Views: 2,298
Posted By typer77
Thanks gentlemen. I have written to both Casoli...

Thanks gentlemen.
I have written to both Casoli and JHP trying to get prices....
Is there anything else that I am missing which is a must have for the beginnign stage of the bike's life?
clutch slave...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2005, 18:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,298
Posted By typer77
Rear hugger on 2005 749R

Which one is a better choice in terms of installation and protection? Where is a good place to get them?
Thanks in advance,
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2005, 07:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By typer77
Problem with having PC in Hong Kong. No one knows...

Problem with having PC in Hong Kong. No one knows how to tune it. Given there may be one, at max two, dyno in HK. I don't know if it'll work out at all...
Do you think Mapping in the UK and HK is...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 20:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,160
Posted By typer77
Exhaust for 749R

Which exhaust will be best for performance? Termi 57mm? Do they exist for 749R?

Thank you,
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 20:07
Replies: 19
Views: 2,082
Posted By typer77
I just picked up my 05. It made the same noise....

I just picked up my 05. It made the same noise. While it was happening, it stalled my bike like 4-5 times if I dont' give enough twist. I guess it made my bike's break-in didn't turn out too well....
Forum: Monsters 10-Apr-2005, 19:29
Replies: 11
Views: 3,771
Posted By typer77
I am interested in all the items you mentioned...

I am interested in all the items you mentioned too. If you find out more info, pls let me know!
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Apr-2005, 18:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
Posted By typer77
Thanks for the clarification. so any huggers that...

Thanks for the clarification. so any huggers that fist 05~ 749/999 will work on my 05 749R? thx.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Apr-2005, 14:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,178
Posted By typer77
Rear hugger on 749R

Does 749R use the same kind of rear hugger as a regular 749? I am looking for parts and needed to find out which fits and which doesn't.
Thanks,
Jack
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2005, 13:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By typer77
Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for the clarification!
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2005, 09:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,509
Posted By typer77
I always hear other members mentioning TPS...

I always hear other members mentioning TPS setting. What does "TPS Setting" refer to? Thanks.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2005, 13:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By typer77
:) Nope. I wish I were one of those.. I bought...

:) Nope. I wish I were one of those..
I bought the exhaust the same time I bought the bike. But I kept on waiting for the run-in period to be over. (but got too busy to ride and putting on miles in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2005, 12:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By typer77
hehehe. I think I may keep it, although the...

hehehe. I think I may keep it, although the second dilemma comes when choosing which one to mod.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Apr-2005, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By typer77
Should I keep the monster S4R?

I recently purchased a 749R awaiting for delivery in a few weeks. I have proposed to trade in the Monster s4R fo 70% of what I paid for. However, I have only owned the S4R for 6 months and put...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Mar-2005, 17:24
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
I understand there is a lot of carbon to plastic...

I understand there is a lot of carbon to plastic changes from 04 to 05. But which parts to be specific? Eventually I may want to replace them... Thanks in advance!
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 19:01
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
I probably am wrong. but thought some of the...

I probably am wrong. but thought some of the monsters at least machine built.. then I am new to the Ducati world... sorry for being ignorant.:sniff:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 18:02
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
Thanks!! Looking forward to the delivery date.....

Thanks!! Looking forward to the delivery date.. which may be 2 wks. but in the mean time, I still have the s4r.. kinda hard to part even tho i only rode for less than 200k.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 16:22
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
Yes, I think it should look good. But then,...

Yes, I think it should look good. But then, knowing that it's done by hands, it reflects how serious they are with the R model, I guess.

One dilemma, should I trade in the S4R? I ride maybe once a...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 15:54
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
I finally picked up the 05 749R - trading in a...

I finally picked up the 05 749R - trading in a barely ridden S4R (lost 30% of my purchase price)... The bike looks really nice, except for the welding / paint work on the tank. which I will...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2005, 18:28
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
does JHP have a web address? thx in advance.

does JHP have a web address? thx in advance.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2005, 18:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
now I am very itched for one...... but owning...

now I am very itched for one...... but owning both the s4r and this seems to be a bit much.... perhaps will sell the s4r...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2005, 17:58
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
the fuel cut-off problems....

the fuel cut-off problems....
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2005, 17:43
Replies: 27
Views: 4,063
Posted By typer77
05 749R

After reading the long thread on the 749R, I started wondering if ducati has done any fixes on the 05 model? I am currently looking at a '05, but hesistant to pull the trigger after seeing the thread.
Forum: Monsters 11-Aug-2004, 17:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,496
Posted By typer77
I am interested. However, will it still fit if I...

I am interested. However, will it still fit if I were to use a different clip on? thanks....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Jul-2004, 19:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By typer77
Can you share some of the main difference tween...

Can you share some of the main difference tween the two bikes. I am very interested to learn more about the older/classic ducs and the newer rockets! thanks.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2004, 19:33
Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Posted By typer77
Are you implying that S4R is / can be a classic...

Are you implying that S4R is / can be a classic bike? Just curious. since that is one of the potential bikes for me....
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2004, 18:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
Posted By typer77
If you have the deep pocket, here\'s a bike for you

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9919&item=2485460255&rd=1
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2004, 17:21
Replies: 33
Views: 3,439
Posted By typer77
take her out on a ride, and pull a sudden wheelie...

take her out on a ride, and pull a sudden wheelie on her... It's all an accident.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Jul-2004, 17:56
Replies: 21
Views: 2,536
Posted By typer77
Thank you Guildo. there are two in HK and they...

Thank you Guildo. there are two in HK and they are both for sale. One is stock (2001) asking for about 8000 pds. The other one is 2002 bike with Ohlins all around (steering damper) Vee Two did the...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 16:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
Posted By typer77
About how many percent of the 04 749 is...

About how many percent of the 04 749 is experiencing that stalling problem? Has anyone (dealership or manufacturer) been able to pinpoint the problem and cure it?
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2004, 18:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By typer77
Chrono, what do you think of the Aprilia RSV...

Chrono, what do you think of the Aprilia RSV Factory? Sorry I am not here to answer your question, rather I am asking you question back....:cool:
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2004, 18:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,046
Posted By typer77
Congrats!!! I envy you... I am still trying to...

Congrats!!! I envy you... I am still trying to decide one from a wide spectrum of bikes.... not a big budget.. but they include 749R, 748 R.. and even Yamaha R1....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jul-2004, 18:12
Replies: 21
Views: 2,536
Posted By typer77
how much was the 748R when it was new on the...

how much was the 748R when it was new on the showroom floor?
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 17:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By typer77
For the same price, would you guys pick 749R or...

For the same price, would you guys pick 749R or 998S Final Edition?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 18:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,536
Posted By typer77
Wow!! Beautiful!! I wish I can find one here in...

Wow!! Beautiful!! I wish I can find one here in HK....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jul-2004, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,536
Posted By typer77
748R and 748RS

Hi guys,
A rather novice question for you and hope you can help me out. What is the difference between 748r and 748rs? In the beginning I was thinking about 749R / MV. But due to budget problem, I...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2004, 18:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By typer77
Just to add a bit more spice to the original...

Just to add a bit more spice to the original question. How about MV Agusta? Has anyone owned one? I went into a dealership today. They had a lot of used 748, including a 748 R. They can also get a MV...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 18:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By typer77
Very true. I kinda add on another thought which...

Very true. I kinda add on another thought which is the "value" of retaining or even reselling the bike after a few years. The R will definitely be worth more, correct?

How about this stalling issue...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 16:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By typer77
749R or 999S

Gentlemen,

I have read several threads on the 749R. I have been thinking a lot about getting this bike or the 999S; they are about they same price range here in HK... which one will you choose?...
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