Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2013, 10:33 |
Replies: 2 Views: 9,371 My weekend ! Saturday - bike warmed up in garage, couple hundred yards to main road, accelerating away from junction, bike died. Coasted to road side. Turning over, no sign of firing up. Neighbour cycled up -... |
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2013, 10:13 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2013, 13:45 |
Replies: 2 Views: 3,121 USA Subframes I bought one last summer.... No problems altho' not been riding through the winter. My subframe broke at a track day (2005 999s). Complained to Ducati. No joy. Needed to replace and couldnt find a... |
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2013, 13:34 |
Replies: 16 Views: 6,143 Sub frames Was that recently? I didnt get any joy....bought one from the USA. Better design of bracing. Also set up the exhaust so it isnt 'hanging' off the frame. So far no more breaks. But i do have the bits... |
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2012, 22:11 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jul-2012, 21:57 |
Replies: 16 Views: 6,143 Old thread...old problem....I got it. 2005 sub... Old thread...old problem....I got it. 2005 sub frame snapped both sides - never had panniers or extra load. Snapped behind where I sit. Noticed at track day today as exhaust moving around.Other 999s... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 07-Jul-2012, 14:47 |
Replies: 58 Views: 21,431 was there on Wednesday for a Performance Plus... was there on Wednesday for a Performance Plus course - Lincs Police - it chucked down for much of the day. Barn was awash, a regular river across the line. Learned loads though in smooth and precise.... |
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 16:38 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 09:53 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 09:36 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 30-Apr-2012, 15:12 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,682 Good point...I'm the newbie...what is the... Good point...I'm the newbie...what is the obsession with open clutches? I guess it mimics the racers, that run with no covers? In terms of this one, the half vs full makes no difference - it's... |
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2012, 14:48 |
Replies: 7 Views: 2,682 999s modest tweaks to make even more perfect Uh oh...the bug has well and truly been caught. As an outright newbie to Ducati, I've been pretty blown away by my 999s. A bike that is really living up to what I hoped. It started out with some... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 19-Apr-2012, 09:44 |
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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Apr-2012, 20:00 |
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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 17-Apr-2012, 19:58 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,562 I love my bike... ....first chance to properly ride it today, at Cadwell. Wet start so the poor thing is filthier than it has been its entire life. Sessions dryish pre-lunch then sunny all afternoon. Handling is so... |
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Apr-2012, 13:11 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,378 Thanks Cheers mate....all makes sense. I've got the mono seat unit on it.....Bip' in bubble wrap on the shelf. Tank swop this weekend... Paul |
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 12-Apr-2012, 13:09 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,562 Oulton historic... I have been around Oulton once...circa 1989, Performance Bikes 'Rich *******s Frenzy'. I had a new ZXR 750 H1....wasn't rich by any means. Bimota and Norton had trade displays.... Check this... |
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Apr-2012, 11:34 |
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Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 11-Apr-2012, 11:33 |
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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Apr-2012, 10:06 |
Replies: 5 Views: 6,264 Bike Magazine - Cadwell 17th April Hi just to say hi and is anyone going to this event?.....early season chance to get to know my new bike a bit better away from speed limits. Fingers crossed April showers hold off. It's one of the... |
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 11-Apr-2012, 10:02 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,562 Bike Magazine Day at Cadwell, 17th April Hi just to say hi and is anyone going to this event?.....early season chance to get to know my new bike a bit better away from speed limits. Fingers crossed April showers hold off. It's one of the... |
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2012, 09:58 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 10-Apr-2012, 13:27 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,378 Basic Fuel Tank Questions let the modifying begin..... Bearing in mind I've not touched my bike yet with spanners, thought I'd ask first. I've picked up a 749R tank. I believe it to be over 20 litres vs the standard 15.5 on... |
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2012, 15:49 |
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Forum: New User Introductions 12-Mar-2012, 15:13 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 05-Mar-2012, 11:15 |
Replies: 8 Views: 3,047 Hi Cobbett just talking to Mike. He hasn't done... Hi Cobbett just talking to Mike. He hasn't done one for a 999 as the clearance radiator to bodywork is quite tight. If there is a bit of flex then it could be possible. Gonna get some cardboard and... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 16:19 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2012, 16:11 |
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Forum: New User Introductions 02-Mar-2012, 16:07 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,474 Bionicle No it wasn't me but v. close. I picked... Bionicle No it wasn't me but v. close. I picked the bike up Sat late morning and shot down the A46 to Newark to catch a mate there (well show off really) before home. I am near Caythorpe so often go... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 10:47 |
Replies: 58 Views: 21,431 Thanks guys ...appreciated....see you there. Been round Cadwell once before on the K******i :D Performance Bikes '90s evening a couple of years back. Lots rave about it as a track, but to be honest the... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 10:29 |
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Forum: New User Introductions 02-Mar-2012, 10:27 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,474 Pics.. thanks for the tip Chris..... have posted a question on that thread. Managed to add some pics now (I think) Paul |
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2012, 10:01 |
Replies: 8 Views: 3,047 Radiator Guard Hi guys any advice on maker/source of a decent radiator guard. There seem to be loads on eBay. After a quality item.... ....a lot of stone chip on the Lincs roads after the spring thaw :(... |
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 09:52 |
Replies: 58 Views: 21,431 Honest view Hi guys newbie Ducati owner...... How nuts are these track days? And are the groups respected? I'm coming at it from the other perspective - I'm only interested in building my knowledge of my new... |
Forum: New User Introductions 27-Feb-2012, 12:51 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,474 Newbie intro' Hi all snuck out in the spring weather break at the weekend to pick up my first Ducati.....fresh MOT and belts from Moto Italia in Lincoln. Terry was like a proud Dad; take it easy, wash off the... |