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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2009, 17:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,456
Posted By Gizmo750
Jools, Thanks for the reply. Comments noted. If...

Jools,

Thanks for the reply. Comments noted.

If they are pretty close I will take a punt I think.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2009, 15:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,456
Posted By Gizmo750
Paint colour query

Hi all,

Is anyone able to tell me if the paint colour from a 1999 748 would be different to a 1999 996?

I need a new piece for the fairing due to a little accident and have been offered the right...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2006, 11:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By Gizmo750
Bike Mad, Try calling Moto Rapido in Winchester....

Bike Mad,

Try calling Moto Rapido in Winchester. I was looking for the same thing (e.g. a clear number board for protection) and they have managed to source a supplier. I didn't want a white number...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 22:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By Gizmo750
Rattler, Any web links - for ideas etc would be...

Rattler,

Any web links - for ideas etc would be very useful.

I do sometimes wish I had an imagination. . . . . . .

Swannymere,

be good if you could find the details, someone local to me would be...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 20:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By Gizmo750
Artistic types required

Having got myself a black 05 999 (which I love) the time has now come to change my crash hat as its 7 years old.

I am toying with the idea of getting a plain colour (probably black) and getting...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 10:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,057
Posted By Gizmo750
Another oooh yes from me too. Like you I went...

Another oooh yes from me too. Like you I went from 996 with Termi's to the stock (brand new) 999. It is far too quiet.

Nice new pipes now and the proper roar is back although I too get the "goat"...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 19:53
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
Thanks Andy! Right, lets see: 1. Price for...

Thanks Andy!



Right, lets see:

1. Price for Termi's:

Termi can = £581.39
Front cylinder link pipe (no cat) = £120.75
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 13:11
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
Your first question - I think its something to do...

Your first question - I think its something to do with pipe lengths but again, not being technical, I'm not 100% sure. However, I am informed that the Termi back box does have different apertures (if...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 12:39
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
Righto, I will try and answer the questions...

Righto, I will try and answer the questions above:

1. "The mesh bit" - this is there to look good and to tidy up the cable runners etc to the back light / indicators and generally to enhance the...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 00:47
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
I will ask what the score is next time I'm...

I will ask what the score is next time I'm there.

(PS The above post, by me, sounded a little confrontational, wasn't meant that way it's just that I'm not too technically minded so I don't have the...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 21:22
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
As Ducati authorised dealers, long term Ducati...

As Ducati authorised dealers, long term Ducati specialists, multiple Ducati racers and seeing as this exhaust system was developed especially by them and built to their specification, I'm pretty...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 19:05
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
Yeah, sorry - guess that I asked for that! Would...

Yeah, sorry - guess that I asked for that! Would both in the same picture count?
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:55
Replies: 18
Views: 2,306
Posted By Gizmo750
Nope, just the carbon exhaust shroud (back bit),...

Nope, just the carbon exhaust shroud (back bit), chip and filters.

See:

http://www.ducati-spares.com/acatalog/999_exhausts.html

Guy
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:52
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
That would be wifey's 996 and I have got far...

That would be wifey's 996 and I have got far better pictures of it ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:44
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
Nope, just the end can, some carbon bling and a...

Nope, just the end can, some carbon bling and a big smile :D
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:28
Replies: 27
Views: 3,705
Posted By Gizmo750
New Moto Rapido exhaust (big pics)

After a couple of requests for pictures I've just got round to uploading some of my new MotoRapido exhaust system. I'm really pleased with it, sounds great and is really well made. An added bonus is...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 16:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,306
Posted By Gizmo750
Will pop up a new thread as some other people...

Will pop up a new thread as some other people have asked for a look-see too.

Give me two minutes

Guy
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 15:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,306
Posted By Gizmo750
Moto Rapido exhaust £699! Just had one of these...

Moto Rapido exhaust £699! Just had one of these fitted to my 999 and it sounds great (just as good as the full Termi system on my 996) and much better made than the Termi too.

Happy to post some...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jun-2005, 13:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,068
Posted By Gizmo750
I did ask if it will fit the 2005 bike and was...

I did ask if it will fit the 2005 bike and was told that 95% sure it would. Doesn't fill me with any confidence that answer.
Does the newer version for the newer swinging arm not have a different...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2005, 00:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,532
Posted By Gizmo750
I had a brief fling with an S4R for a while and...

I had a brief fling with an S4R for a while and before that I had a 996 (still in the background in the garage but passed to the wife to play with now.

Too early to really compare the 999 and 996...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2005, 00:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,532
Posted By Gizmo750
It is my TT - TTOC member 0548 chap with the same...

It is my TT - TTOC member 0548 chap with the same user name as on here. In fact, I was asking you about your 999 on the other forum a little while ago ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2005, 14:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,532
Posted By Gizmo750
Couple of pictures of my new toy

For anyone that is...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 13:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By Gizmo750
Gareth, Will report as soon as it goes on for...

Gareth,

Will report as soon as it goes on for you. Happy to meet up if you want to hear / see it when its done too, and I will also try posting a .wav file if I can sort it.

£699 plus fitting eh?...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 12:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,093
Posted By Gizmo750
Will have to get mine on the paddock stand and...

Will have to get mine on the paddock stand and have a try. I've not noticed anything untoward from riding it though.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 11:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By Gizmo750
Hi Gareth, Not sure on the price as I got a...

Hi Gareth,

Not sure on the price as I got a "bundled" deal with the bike etc. I'm sure that the guys would be happy to let you know though if you gve them a call 01962 877998.

I should be getting...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 13:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By Gizmo750
Already got that one sussed. Moto Rapido, where I...

Already got that one sussed. Moto Rapido, where I got the bike from, have developed their own end can for the 999. Developed in conjunction with their racing boys and apparently it goes onto the 05...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 13:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By Gizmo750
I'm loving the bike, its totally brilliant. After...

I'm loving the bike, its totally brilliant. After my 996 and S4R its very comfortable and easy to ride. Never really took to the 999 in red or yellow but in all black with the black frame and...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 12:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By Gizmo750
Rear stand \"bobbins\"

Does anyone know what bolt size the holes in the new 2005 swinging arm are, the ones where the paddock stand bobbins go?

Many thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 17:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By Gizmo750
999 paddock stand

Anyone know where I can get a rear paddock stand for a 2005 999?

My old stand from the 996 doesn't fit the normal twin sided swinging arm :( so I need a new one and a set of bobbins for it...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-May-2005, 10:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,291
Posted By Gizmo750
I'm getting Mike (Ripsnortingvtwin) to make and...

I'm getting Mike (Ripsnortingvtwin) to make and supply the carbon bits I am after. He is doing me a 2005 spec rear hugger, exhaust guard and heel plates and his prices are very good (and he is very...
Forum: Monsters 25-Apr-2005, 12:32
Replies: 11
Views: 3,355
Posted By Gizmo750
Cheers Dibble but unfortunately the pipes went...

Cheers Dibble but unfortunately the pipes went this weekend. (I must update the ad). The steering damper is still ofr sale though - sadly so is the bike :(
Forum: Monsters 24-Apr-2005, 19:19
Replies: 11
Views: 3,355
Posted By Gizmo750
Lee, Glad to hear you got your bike. Now get...

Lee,

Glad to hear you got your bike. Now get that rear hugger on it to protect the shock from getting covered in crud.

Guy
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2005, 17:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,240
Posted By Gizmo750
Have sent you a message about this

Have sent you a message about this
Forum: Monsters 14-Apr-2005, 19:30
Replies: 34
Views: 7,252
Posted By Gizmo750
Bike is currently for sale in Moto Rapido (as...

Bike is currently for sale in Moto Rapido (as well as on this forum obviously) - you never know!
Forum: Monsters 14-Apr-2005, 19:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,252
Posted By Gizmo750
Dare I suggest my S4R thats for sale? That way...

Dare I suggest my S4R thats for sale? That way you get to have fun too if you get some time on it solo.
Forum: Monsters 10-Apr-2005, 18:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,770
Posted By Gizmo750
Have dropped you a message

Have dropped you a message
Forum: Monsters 13-Jan-2005, 00:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,260
Posted By Gizmo750
There are a set on Ebay at the moment - can't...

There are a set on Ebay at the moment - can't remember the exact ad but saw it earlier today - try a search under Ducati Monster - think they were at £0.99 when I looked

Good luck
Forum: Monsters 08-Jan-2005, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By Gizmo750
Still on the look-out for one of these myself....

Still on the look-out for one of these myself. Let me know if you find anything.
Forum: Monsters 10-Aug-2004, 15:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,496
Posted By Gizmo750
Nat, Certainly interested but really want to...

Nat,

Certainly interested but really want to wait until after the first service. I can then ride the thing "properly" and see how I feel about the need for one.

Guy
Forum: Monsters 01-Aug-2004, 22:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,481
Posted By Gizmo750
Cool, Would beg the obvious "where from and...

Cool,

Would beg the obvious "where from and whats the damage" question.

Guy
Forum: Monsters 21-Jul-2004, 20:58
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Nat, You think the S4R needs a damper then? As...

Nat,

You think the S4R needs a damper then? As for the sprocket carriers - may be interested but not sure I do enough miles to justify, at least I didn't on the 996 (5 years - 5,000 miles is a poor...
Forum: Monsters 21-Jul-2004, 19:58
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Cheers Nat, So we all wait with baited breath...

Cheers Nat,

So we all wait with baited breath for the fabled front end to arrive then! :cool:

Guy

PS my S4R is being delivered tomorrow but I just got called away with work until Friday night!!!!!...
Forum: Monsters 21-Jul-2004, 15:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Can any of you guys that are also registered on...

Can any of you guys that are also registered on the UKMOC forum please contact whoever administers it for me?

Registered to be a member ages ago (using the same user name - Gizmo750) but I cant post...
Forum: Monsters 19-Jul-2004, 21:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Nat, Got the dealer to throw them in to finalise...

Nat,

Got the dealer to throw them in to finalise the deal. I understand that the pressure plate and the clutch cover are about £250 retail (so cost the dealer about £125 I expect). They are both in...
Forum: Monsters 19-Jul-2004, 20:38
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Nat, If I could figure out how to post pics I...

Nat,

If I could figure out how to post pics I would be happy to. I am getting the DP pressure plate and the DP spiders web brushed ally clutch cover - both in the DP catalogue. Arrows are coming...
Forum: Monsters 19-Jul-2004, 19:49
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Many thanks for the report mate - do they look...

Many thanks for the report mate - do they look easy enough to fit to you? I wimped out of collecting mine Saturday due to not really wanting to ride 160 miles home through thunderstorms and...
Forum: Monsters 16-Jul-2004, 22:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,790
Posted By Gizmo750
So, what are you going to get instead...

So, what are you going to get instead then?????

Guy
Forum: Monsters 14-Jul-2004, 20:32
Replies: 27
Views: 5,794
Posted By Gizmo750
Logyk, I am picking up my S4R on Saturday -...

Logyk,

I am picking up my S4R on Saturday - weather permitting (don't want to get it wet just yet!) and I have been looking into the hugger situation. I would be very grateful if you could let me...
Forum: Monsters 01-Jul-2004, 18:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,667
Posted By Gizmo750
S4r advice

Hi all,

I see a few people have taken the plunge off the sports bike and into the world of the naked machine.

Thinking about chopping in my 996 and getting an S4R but before I do I would be really...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jun-2004, 15:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By Gizmo750
Sorry to hi-jack the thread but its the same...

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but its the same subject matter - but I am looking for some settings for a lighter than avearge rider (I'm 10 stone).

Stock suspension settings are just too damn hard for...
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