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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 24-Sep-2005, 19:48
Replies: 33
Views: 2,905
Posted By Jayse
Oh I know this is a completely late posting by...

Oh I know this is a completely late posting by me, but I was there and I totally enjoyed seeing all those bikes thrashed, especially me old monnie. Nice avatar dave :D
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 23-Aug-2005, 18:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,887
Posted By Jayse
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/control/images/i...

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/control/images/image509.jpg

Woo Hoo, that was mine that was!

[Edited on 23-8-2005 by Jayse]
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 16:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
Is there a specific test to do for that other...

Is there a specific test to do for that other than lifting up the front end and swivelling the front end about? Cos that's what he did, and didn't find anything untoward, but he did say if I'm...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 16:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
Doesn't seem to be the camber as I've tried it on...

Doesn't seem to be the camber as I've tried it on both sides of the road and the same thing happens. Buggery!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 16:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
Sounds similar to my situation except I don't...

Sounds similar to my situation except I don't experience any return sound of the calipers. I just took mine into Dave Robinson Motorcycles down the road, he checked the front end and took it for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2005, 20:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
I hope so. the drift to the left (veering is...

I hope so. the drift to the left (veering is probably too strong a word, sorry should have clarified) could be so many things I suppose, one of which could be that pads are rubbing and causing the...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2005, 15:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
Cheers mate, I'll get somebody from my local...

Cheers mate, I'll get somebody from my local Ducati place to have a look and a go to see what they think too, I've sent Twinfan a message. Hopefully it's something small. It's under warrenty still...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2005, 14:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By Jayse
Various 749 niggles

Had my 749bp for about a week now, so am getting used to what's what. A couple of things I've noticed which someone may be able to explain before i go back to Ducati Aylesbury for them to take a look...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Apr-2005, 01:09
Replies: 44
Views: 5,029
Posted By Jayse
I think perhaps my service chappy took em off...

I think perhaps my service chappy took em off when he first fit the pipes, he thought spacers would be needed, and they weren't. Didn't notice the rounding of them tho! Made of cheese these bolts! I...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Apr-2005, 17:58
Replies: 44
Views: 5,029
Posted By Jayse
Hmmm, that'll be those italian type fasteners...

Hmmm, that'll be those italian type fasteners then, just got back from fetching 749, it's lurvely! Must just get used to steering it now, loads of under steer, but tis me not the bike!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Apr-2005, 11:01
Replies: 44
Views: 5,029
Posted By Jayse
Hmm, that's odd. never had that half way through...

Hmm, that's odd. never had that half way through a journey only the first couple of minutes and by then the heaters were working and then no probs. But if you're one of those early riser types, I...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 14:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
I reckon if what's underneath is really bad I...

I reckon if what's underneath is really bad I could just get a new protector, but I'd probably just get it re-sprayed, I don't think I'll cancel the sale because of it, I'd lose my deposit, and the...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 14:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
That's the spirit! :burn:

That's the spirit! :burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 14:12
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
Already put deposit down, I'm a dunce, but...

Already put deposit down, I'm a dunce, but everything else about the bike is great. I'm sure I'll cope, it's the ride I'm after!
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 14:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
yukkers! I don't it :barfy: But i may have to...

yukkers! I don't it :barfy:

But i may have to get used to it if the paint is gonna come off! Maybe get a respray in that case.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2005, 13:47
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
arses!

I asked the dealer to ask previous owner whether he applied the protecter due to stone-chipping, and he came back very quick afterwards and said yes, he had, so apparently there is going to be some...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2005, 23:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,398
Posted By Jayse
I think I read somewhere, for drive-by readings...

I think I read somewhere, for drive-by readings it's measured from about 4 meters side on, whilst the bike is doing 45mph in second gear (so about 3000 revs or something), but don't pay complete...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2005, 19:44
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
Tis nice here in Londinium and surrounding areas!...

Tis nice here in Londinium and surrounding areas! Not much use wiithout a bike tho :rolleye:
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2005, 19:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
Ta very much, I hope there's no damage, I'll get...

Ta very much, I hope there's no damage, I'll get very bad tempered indeed!

I shall approach the hairdryer technique with Ducati Aylesbury on Monday.

Why aren't you lot out riding??
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2005, 19:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
Well, It's Ducati Aylesbury, and because they are...

Well, It's Ducati Aylesbury, and because they are a bunch or, erm... well let's just say I asked, and Steve said, "ooh no, it'll ruin the paint work, you're better off leaving it" to which I merely...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2005, 19:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,232
Posted By Jayse
749/999 Stone chip Protecter thingy, REMOVAL!

Just put deposit down on 749 and gonna pick it up next friday (woo hoo), but it's got one of those white stone chip protectors on the front, which I don't particularily like. Does anybody know how to...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Apr-2005, 18:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,029
Posted By Jayse
Paint Job?? What you mean paint Job!?? Our...

Paint Job?? What you mean paint Job!?? Our arrangement was it stays RED! :D
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 18:57
Replies: 22
Views: 2,546
Posted By Jayse
Jebus! Very scary, if it's a botch job by Ducati...

Jebus! Very scary, if it's a botch job by Ducati mechanics to adhere to warranty rules, it just goes to show we're better off taking bikes to a trusted mechanic. Unacceptable really that after...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,399
Posted By Jayse
I'm in London, I was going to buy a BP model from...

I'm in London, I was going to buy a BP model from Aylesbury, but I have decided against it as they are complete tossers, I have had further chats with them and they change their stories about the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:29
Replies: 19
Views: 2,399
Posted By Jayse
Yeah I saw those, thanks, just the dealer I spoke...

Yeah I saw those, thanks, just the dealer I spoke to was disputing this success, hmmm, dealers ay, what can you do!
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
Posted By Jayse
Buying 749 2nd Hand!

Right, found what seems to be a very reasonable deal for a private sale, seems in line in comparison with the dealer price (about £700 less).

So my question is, as a 749 virgin, what should I look...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,399
Posted By Jayse
Oh the joy!

Oh the joy!
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 14:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,399
Posted By Jayse
749 Starting Problems

I've been told this morning about the 2003 749 having starting problems and also that the cutting out problem never really gets sorted, is this just dealer talk to get me to buy 04 model or is there...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:02
Replies: 47
Views: 6,077
Posted By Jayse
ECU Re-programming

Just spoke to a chap at Ducati Aylesbury (not Steve, the other one) and he says you can re-programme the ECU... make of that what you will.

I asked, as I'm probably buying a 749 off them which has a...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 15:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jayse
Yeah, I ready for it, just about, I've had a...

Yeah, I ready for it, just about, I've had a monster for a few years and that was rather extreme for an air cooled motorbike!

[Edited on 4-4-2005 by Jayse]
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jayse
I can't wait!

I can't wait!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 21:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jayse
Duh, your signature even says "carbon'. I...

Duh, your signature even says "carbon'. I suspect that's a bit light then!

The one I demo'd a while back was pretty good all-round but I only had a couple of hours on it, I'm pretty much 50/50 town...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 21:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jayse
It certainly does help, hoping for more positive...

It certainly does help, hoping for more positive tales!

If you're is the one with the black Fila paint job in your avatar, tis very nice indeed!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 19:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By Jayse
2003 749

Hello again!

So I've been offerred a 2k (miles) 2003 749bp and it's in my price range and apparently 'mint'. I've ridden a 749 for a day and I loved it, but before my heart rules my head, does...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 18:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Jayse
Thanks chaps, I hear what you say, i'm glad all...

Thanks chaps, I hear what you say, i'm glad all went smooth. I think if I was in the market for a new bike, I'd be less bothered.

Well here's hoping I find the right bike ay!

J
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 15:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By Jayse
Dealers and buying a s/h 749

Well hello, I'm new here, but have been seen on the UK Monster board as I'm currently a Monster owner but now looking to purchase a 749bp.

So I've done all the usual looking around and saw Ducati...
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