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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 12-Jun-2005, 22:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,679
Posted By sonic
Brands GP July 4th F/S

Booked myself to do an ESS course too, now decided to move back to Spain so cant afford to do both, so if anyone wants a place in Novice please let me know! Cheers!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2005, 23:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,038
Posted By sonic
hahahah These places are worth a lot you know...

hahahah

These places are worth a lot you know Dibbs, people will do almost anything these days...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 25-May-2005, 16:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,038
Posted By sonic
Brands GP 4th July F/S (another one down)

Hey all,

Not gonna be able to do the trackday on the 4th, need the funds (just lost me job :() so, as other thread, ya know the prices... might even take offers as Im pretty desperate for the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2005, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,797
Posted By sonic
Well done, only problem is it'll need its 600...

Well done, only problem is it'll need its 600 mile service pretty soon, and thats another 200+ quid....
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2005, 02:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,797
Posted By sonic
Hey khu, as you know, im swapping mine in...

Hey khu, as you know, im swapping mine in (fingers crossed thursday, bet it ****es down as well), so Ive still got my 749 dark sat in the back garden, done 1500 miles and, part exchange im getting...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-May-2005, 01:56
Replies: 31
Views: 6,033
Posted By sonic
Kewl thanks, probably what Ill end up doing, need...

Kewl thanks, probably what Ill end up doing, need help desperately!!

cheers!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-May-2005, 00:33
Replies: 31
Views: 6,033
Posted By sonic
How intense are is the first course on CSS?? Was...

How intense are is the first course on CSS?? Was thinking of doing it but dont particularly fancy dropping the bike, just wondered on the likelyhood of that happening?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-May-2005, 17:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,748
Posted By sonic
god dayyymmm wylie, those are cool pics, in the...

god dayyymmm wylie, those are cool pics, in the first one it looks like your belly pans about to touch down first, was it broken off?
Forum: 999 / 749 10-May-2005, 11:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Hahahah, the backs better than nothing I suppose...

Hahahah, the backs better than nothing I suppose ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 19:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Pretty much what I was thinking. Ive got a couple...

Pretty much what I was thinking. Ive got a couple of looooong trips planned and dont fancy having to memorise the ducati assistance number. Although, tell the truth, its not really broken down on me,...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 17:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
hahahahah, probably right Jon! in both cases,...

hahahahah, probably right Jon! in both cases, open arms indeed... although they matched the best offer I had from all the places. Same as taz, and that one was an import! Although i wouldve preferred...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 11:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Yea mate, still cuts out every so often, maybe...

Yea mate, still cuts out every so often, maybe once per ride for no reason cause tickovers quite high. Done 1600 miles on it, got around 5000 for it part ex (sheeeeeeet) but there you go, far too...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 18:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Okey dokey, thats the hugger and bars gone......

Okey dokey, thats the hugger and bars gone...

Ill try to get that rear sprocket for ya tricky, but cant give any promises, already pushed them pretty far on the deal so might not, but ... if you...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 16:10
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Yea, gone for a new zx6r in blue, tried it...

Yea, gone for a new zx6r in blue, tried it yesterday and was blown away, great bike, very smooth etc, only gripe would be the lack of torque (well, obviously coming from a duke) and the motorway...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 15:11
Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Posted By sonic
Bye Bye 749....

Well, its done, made the decision to swap in the 749 for something a little more japenese. I know, I know, I wont get the character and feel from those bikes, but tell the truth, at the moment, i...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2005, 00:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,218
Posted By sonic
i think jayse is selling his termi slipon (sounds...

i think jayse is selling his termi slipon (sounds a bit kinky eh), wont get sod all boost but it'll sound the ********.. unless wylie's beat ya to it... just a thought

...

wow, ******** got...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 23:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,780
Posted By sonic
Christ.... Now thats an idea! Wonder if she does...

Christ.... Now thats an idea! Wonder if she does west sussex area...

WD40 might work, or silicon spray, ill try both see which one works best... if not, Brent, you got her number?? ;);)

[Edited on...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 22:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,780
Posted By sonic
its still smooth, but you seem to get scratches...

its still smooth, but you seem to get scratches from just putting the cover over it at night, very sensitive and in black shows up every little mark. Just wondered if you can actually polish it or...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 22:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,780
Posted By sonic
Matte paint cleaning

I have a 749 Dark and was wondering what kinda cleaning products are best to get the matte finish coming up better. Clean it as normal at the moment but dont use anything afterwards to protect or...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 20:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,507
Posted By sonic
I paid 180 for my first service (supposed to be...

I paid 180 for my first service (supposed to be around 200-210 but quoted me wrong on phone and i held them to it), was daft enough not to ask for one when I bought it, didnt even know the price...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 13:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By sonic
eh???

eh???
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2005, 18:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By sonic
kool, might give that a try, might have to get a...

kool, might give that a try, might have to get a longer chain though (bit like yours Jon)
Ill give that thread a search, just wanted to know any feedback on people who may have already done it.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2005, 16:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By sonic
749 Sprockets

Hi all, Ive got a 749 and ive put put +2 on the rear sprocket but was considering a 14T on the front also. Is there any disadvantages to doing this? I really like the slightly increased turn in...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2005, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By sonic
subframe on fleabay

Looks like its becoming a common problem...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7969233670&rd=1
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2005, 17:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By sonic
i know, not even any drill holes. Sod that for a...

i know, not even any drill holes. Sod that for a game of soldiers.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2005, 17:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,745
Posted By sonic
i already bid, 'trixman350' is my ebay name....

i already bid, 'trixman350' is my ebay name. Thought upto 50 quid for a set cant be bad, even if i chucked most away. But couldnt be bothered now, might just save up for a track bike instead
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 20:13
Replies: 22
Views: 2,397
Posted By sonic
Just a couple of points: 1. Yea, the only ones...

Just a couple of points:

1. Yea, the only ones Ive seen have rated the gixxer streets ahead of the pack.

2. JPM: Ive seen that scheme on a bike for sale somewhere, cant remember, might have been...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 17:41
Replies: 22
Views: 2,397
Posted By sonic
Wait till '06, what with yam coming out with...

Wait till '06, what with yam coming out with their new R1 (theyre keeping it hush, saying its gonna blow everything away for years) and Honda should be releasing a completely new range of RR;s also,...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2005, 17:16
Replies: 22
Views: 2,397
Posted By sonic
flippin beautiful bike, only thing is itll still...

flippin beautiful bike, only thing is itll still ride like a jap bike, like not breaking down, and being quite 'economical', and being stupidly quick etc. Piece a crap. ;);)

But in all seriousness,...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 17:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,550
Posted By sonic
holy crap! at least your ok!!! getting beyond a...

holy crap! at least your ok!!!

getting beyond a joke with these issues isnt it, what with front brakes seizing and it cutting out, and now a complete shut down, surely ducati cant go on without...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Apr-2005, 14:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By sonic
Hi Henry, dont know if this one would fit, but...

Hi Henry, dont know if this one would fit, but mentions a couple in here ... http://ducatigarage.netfirms.com/comfort.html
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,404
Posted By sonic
hahha, oh well, kinda shot myself in the foot...

hahha, oh well, kinda shot myself in the foot there didnt i :lol:

I reckon ya best bet is Pro Twins, although im sure plenty of folk will pipe up with alternatives, but Ive heard their servicing is...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,404
Posted By sonic
Dont buy from him, if hes disputing the fact that...

Dont buy from him, if hes disputing the fact that an '04 bike doesnt stall, just read the threads in the forum, nearly every single one does upto about 1000 miles or after you get the first service...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2005, 18:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By sonic
wahoo, just realised my membership icon just came...

wahoo, just realised my membership icon just came on! yay me!
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2005, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By sonic
Only happened once, in front of many at Box...

Only happened once, in front of many at Box Hill... my so called mate stick it on for a laugh, git.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2005, 20:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,132
Posted By sonic
go for it! Ive riden a few bikes (below 250) for...

go for it!

Ive riden a few bikes (below 250) for many years, but after a long break from bikes I took the plunge in December this year, i bought a 749 Dark before I even passed my test (imagine...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2005, 15:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,440
Posted By sonic
hahahah, good idea "I had to put this 2 inch...

hahahah, good idea "I had to put this 2 inch wide plate on officer, it'd fall off otherwise":lol:


btw whats the best kind of tail tidy then, one thats not gonna achieve flight on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2005, 14:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,440
Posted By sonic
Rally - Really? Seems safe enough though, has...

Rally - Really? Seems safe enough though, has that happened to you before?
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 06-Apr-2005, 16:48
Replies: 21
Views: 6,207
Posted By sonic
I tried all the places, cheapest for me (26, new...

I tried all the places, cheapest for me (26, new 749 Dark and having past the test the previous day) was Devitt at £1150.

Ducati insurance wouldnt even offer any kind of cover. Carole Nash was silly...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 15:23
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
Which model is yours??

Which model is yours??
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
Which model is yours??

Which model is yours??
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 14:43
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
I think Im gonna get that termi fitted, and spend...

I think Im gonna get that termi fitted, and spend the extra couple of hundred on a single seater conversion or 'pad' that fits over the seat.
Where did you gets yours done jobr?

Leo Vince is...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Apr-2005, 13:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By sonic
Here you go...

Here you go http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15963#pid147282
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 13:14
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
Sure Wylie... here you go. I take Visa,...

Sure Wylie... here you go.

I take Visa, Mastercard and American Express. No paypal Im afraid.

Just cause your a mate, Ill let ya have a go for a fiver. But your getting a great deal.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 06-Apr-2005, 13:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By sonic
Exactly same problem here, Ill have a look for...

Exactly same problem here, Ill have a look for the thread on it, quite extensive..
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 12:56
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
neilkeogh - Thats a nice one, looks like the Leo...

neilkeogh - Thats a nice one, looks like the Leo Vince slipon. I like the twin cans, but as most people say, they do look very 916 series, but then again, I like that look too, although the shape of...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Apr-2005, 00:07
Replies: 47
Views: 6,099
Posted By sonic
Tell me about it, add the power commander on top...

Tell me about it, add the power commander on top of that too!

How about one 'a these...

http://www.motostrano-store.com/du749999ex.html

Quite cheap too really, never seen one on a UK...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 22:08
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By sonic
Holy crap , is that your place Dseered????:o:o:o

Holy crap , is that your place Dseered????:o:o:o
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 19:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,851
Posted By sonic
If its pretty much like the picture thats ok,...

If its pretty much like the picture thats ok, thanks for offering though, think Ill do the same, getting pretty marked up now and on the matte black it shows up like a bugger.

Thanks all for the...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 17:56
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By sonic
hmmmm, might be an idea, not bothered messing...

hmmmm, might be an idea, not bothered messing around with the angles yet, ill give it a try! might even save my license...

[Edited on 5-4-2005 by sonic]
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