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Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2004, 20:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By robracenut
Yeah, you're right Dave, there's a catch -- you...

Yeah, you're right Dave, there's a catch -- you need 12.5k!

Seriously mate, there's nothing dodgy at all, it's straight up. I just need all the money I can get right now, and thanks to Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2004, 23:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By robracenut
New 999R for silly money

Just giving you DSC guys the heads-up on this one. It's a totally genuine (and very reluctant) sale, but employment and financial circumstances means it has to go before I've even had a chance to use...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2004, 11:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,269
Posted By robracenut
Yes, it's coming to the UK. It's US only right...

Yes, it's coming to the UK. It's US only right now, but the same model will be available as the 2005 999R in Europe next year. Price is expected to remain below £20k.

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jul-2004, 19:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,269
Posted By robracenut
New 999R -- Like it or not?

So you can see the 2005 999R on www.ducati.com. It's got a new 150bhp plant and new upper fairing and suspension components. It's homologated for the US AMA championship and is only available in...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2004, 11:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By robracenut
Andyb -- You're kidding right..!? Grinding the...

Andyb --

You're kidding right..!? Grinding the fairing on a £20k new bike??? That's a warranty issue, surely if it's fouling the bodywork from new?

My own feeling is that the problem stems from...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2004, 11:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By robracenut
Refitting 999R Fairings

Ok, this might sound dumb, but any tips out there from 999R owners for refitting the 999r fairings after you've removed them? My problem is that try as I might, I CANNOT refit the fairing so that the...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2004, 11:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,516
Posted By robracenut
Just a couple of points to add to the mix: A...

Just a couple of points to add to the mix:

A lower-priced production version WILL be released, in a much lower state of tune, without all the magnesium and sand-cast engine parts, for about...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2004, 18:58
Replies: 23
Views: 3,516
Posted By robracenut
Hmm, so you guys really think this is ugly do...

Hmm, so you guys really think this is ugly do you? And you really wouldn't want to have one parked in your drive..

Well maybe I have a unique sense of aesthetics but... PHWOARRRR!!! ...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2004, 15:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,516
Posted By robracenut
How many of you ordering the Desmosedici RR?

So we know what it is now -- MotoGP missile rep with likely 170kg weight and 200bhp. Was wondering how many of you are thinking of saving up/remortgaging the house etc?

The first year's production...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2004, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By robracenut
New V4 road bike -- what if??

So how many of you are going to chop in your 999's if that new Ducati being unveiled on Saturday is a Desmosedici V4 road bike?

How many of you think it's prettier than a 999?

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Apr-2004, 17:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By robracenut
Seriously mate, the worst of the ones I've...

Seriously mate, the worst of the ones I've seen you wouldn't even have for £50. Not unless you'd be happy bodging it with filler.

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Apr-2004, 16:56
Replies: 13
Views: 3,043
Posted By robracenut
Tip for 999R/749R buyers

Before you buy, have a look at the swingarm where the real wheel axle nut sits. On a LOT of the 999r's and 749r's I've seen, it looks like a gorilla has been at the rear wheel nut with...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2004, 10:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,073
Posted By robracenut
Yep, it looks very nice Dave -- good, snug fit by...

Yep, it looks very nice Dave -- good, snug fit by the look of it.

The cap is actually an Italian-made TWM and available in lots of different finishes. I think black looks really good as it echoes...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2004, 14:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,759
Posted By robracenut
Everton, had a Ducati Performance one on my last...

Everton, had a Ducati Performance one on my last R -- looked good without the light and obviously a perfect fit.

I do think the screen would look better without the ugly rubber strip (as per WSBK...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 17:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,192
Posted By robracenut
The alloy ones do look nice, I guess I was hoping...

The alloy ones do look nice, I guess I was hoping that somebody had a Ducati Performance one cos I liked the look of the carbon surround. Overpriced probably though! The amount of screws seems...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 17:16
Replies: 54
Views: 11,284
Posted By robracenut
Sorry Everton -- another question. Re. the...

Sorry Everton -- another question. Re. the reflector, did you use the one from the standard tail light kit and can it be unbolted? Or can you just cannibalize a Halfords bicycle reflector kit maybe?...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 16:24
Replies: 54
Views: 11,284
Posted By robracenut
Thanks for the pics m8 -- looks a very neat job....

Thanks for the pics m8 -- looks a very neat job. Definitely a big improvement over all the girderwork on the original!

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2004, 10:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,192
Posted By robracenut
Anybody fitted a replacement fuel filler cap?

Ducati Performance do a nice one with an alloy cap and carbon fibre surround. Or you can get an anodised Casoli or Ferracci one. Anyone fitted any of these instead of the standard (ugly!) cap? Any...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2004, 15:27
Replies: 54
Views: 11,284
Posted By robracenut
Yep, mine's a Casoli (Evoluzione) one --...

Yep, mine's a Casoli (Evoluzione) one -- haven't fitted it yet. Don't like the idea of drilling the tail light assembly. Not sure what you mean by pilot hole, Everton cos we're...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2004, 14:06
Replies: 54
Views: 11,284
Posted By robracenut
Do any of you reckon that doing this devalues the...

Do any of you reckon that doing this devalues the bike at all? (My understanding is that you have to drill a hole in the tail light assembly). Can it easily be reverted to stock for resale...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2004, 17:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,299
Posted By robracenut
Nice to hear you're enjoying the bike, Boyo...

Nice to hear you're enjoying the bike, Boyo -- it certainly is a beauty.

All the tank welds are the same on 749R's -- I wouldn't bother about it. Yours is no worse than any other,...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Apr-2004, 16:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,218
Posted By robracenut
Yeah, it *is* a sticker - albeit a glossy plastic...

Yeah, it *is* a sticker - albeit a glossy plastic laminated one -- it's like a computer case badge. I have the same one on my '04 R. And you can buy em separately -- most Duc dealers carry...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Apr-2004, 10:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,218
Posted By robracenut
Actually the badge is just a stick on item that...

Actually the badge is just a stick on item that you can buy separately from your Ducati dealer.

But hey, the 749R is a beaut -- get that digital camera out m8 and lets see some tasty pics on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2004, 13:04
Replies: 36
Views: 6,088
Posted By robracenut
And now on MCN's site, they claim Ducati are...

And now on MCN's site, they claim Ducati are denying it.

April Fool anybody?

Hahaha!!

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2004, 12:51
Replies: 36
Views: 6,088
Posted By robracenut
Nice 1 posting the scans everton. Bear in mind...

Nice 1 posting the scans everton.

Bear in mind this is almost certainly an MCN photoshop job and not even the actual article. There are no mounting points visible for the new nose cowl -- how's...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2004, 11:41
Replies: 36
Views: 6,088
Posted By robracenut
Actually, they're all fairly small changes...

Actually, they're all fairly small changes really, despite MCN's blustering about it. The shape and contours of the bike are identical to the current model. If the headlight assembly and...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2004, 10:33
Replies: 36
Views: 6,088
Posted By robracenut
Don't believe everything you read....

Don't believe everything you read. Especially from MCN. Heh.

Rob

[Edited on 24-3-2004 by robracenut]
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Mar-2004, 00:28
Replies: 17
Views: 3,399
Posted By robracenut
Okay, so maybe it's an exaggeration to say...

Okay, so maybe it's an exaggeration to say that it ruins the bike, and it is supposed to be a racing homologation model, which you could say entitles it to be a bit rough around the edges....
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2004, 21:29
Replies: 21
Views: 5,460
Posted By robracenut
This looks like a pretty good option for those...

This looks like a pretty good option for those wanting a WSB rep look for their track day bikes. Will the can accomodate the carbon shroud that covers the pipe on a 749R/999R or would you have to cut...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2004, 10:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By robracenut
Just to confirm I've used both of the above...

Just to confirm I've used both of the above methods, and both work well. The Meguiar's PlastX is designed to restore and polish clear plastic , and that brings the carbon clear coat up...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2004, 16:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,794
Posted By robracenut
No experience of this myself, but if you go to...

No experience of this myself, but if you go to www.clubdesmo.com and check out their bulletin board, there are 2 recent threads dealing with this problem. Maybe some answers there? (It seems like a...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2004, 14:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,399
Posted By robracenut
Nattyboy -- You don't usually see it in pics...

Nattyboy --
You don't usually see it in pics cos it's right at the front of the tank, above the keyguard space. Go and have a look at one in your dealer's tho. The shape of the tank...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Mar-2004, 10:37
Replies: 17
Views: 3,399
Posted By robracenut
Ugly tank weld on 749R

I'm REALLY surprised nobody has commented on this, but Ducati in my view have ruined the looks of the 749R with that hideous DIY-look weld at the front of the new larger-sized fuel tank. My...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Mar-2004, 00:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,995
Posted By robracenut
Wow!! Thanks!! :-) :-) Rob

Wow!!

Thanks!!

:-) :-)

Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Mar-2004, 23:13
Replies: 3
Views: 2,995
Posted By robracenut
Advice on 999R front wheel removal?

Need to remove the front on an 'R' and was wondering if anybody had any tips/outlines on the best way to do it? (The R has different calipers to the base 999, and I'm not sure what...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Mar-2004, 22:56
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By robracenut
Thanks guys! -- will try both (carefully!)....

Thanks guys! -- will try both (carefully!).
Couldn't find either product on the 'net but I guess Belthead means 'Meguiars' (www.meguiars.co.uk) and Niggs means...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2004, 23:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,333
Posted By robracenut
Any ideas on how best to polish carbon fibre?

Got some DP carbon fibre that has slight surface abrasions on it, spoiling the smooth lacquered finish. Is there any way to renovate/polish these out without removing the parts from the bike and...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2004, 22:23
Replies: 3
Views: 2,545
Posted By robracenut
Thanks for the warning guys! Is it *possible* to...

Thanks for the warning guys! Is it *possible* to get the thing off and replace it (it's carbon fibre) without knackering or scratching the guard or the fork legs? I really don't wanna take...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2004, 15:59
Replies: 3
Views: 2,545
Posted By robracenut
What tools needed to remove a 999\'s front mudguard?

I'm guessing some hex bits and a spanner, but does anybody know for sure? Exact gauges would be useful!

Cheers,
Rob
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2004, 23:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By robracenut
Nice sets Dave -- the DP ones are definitely the...

Nice sets Dave -- the DP ones are definitely the nuts (and so they should be at £500!). What are you doing about heelplates tho? (Ducati screwed up and made their 999 race heelplates incompatible...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2004, 23:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,449
Posted By robracenut
Niggs -- Yeah, it definitely will, I asked...

Niggs --

Yeah, it definitely will, I asked Ducati's technicians at the NEC. It'll cost you the best part of 2k tho! :(

Rob

[Edited on 10-3-2004 by robracenut]
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