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Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Oct-2009, 20:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,772
Posted By sbwells
Great tips mate. Thanks for that

Great tips mate. Thanks for that
Forum: New User Introductions 20-Jul-2009, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,972
Posted By sbwells
Tutti Bene !!!

Tutti Bene !!!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 31-May-2009, 14:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,507
Posted By sbwells
I'll be there with a mate on a 999. First time...

I'll be there with a mate on a 999.

First time at Brand's so I need someone to show me the way around.

I'll be on this old girl......
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 09:18
Replies: 63
Views: 20,346
Posted By sbwells
Mine is about to start throwing kitchen...

Mine is about to start throwing kitchen hardware.

I've just ordered one......

I'm a f@cking deadman.

Only 4 months till delivery and I'm gonna have to do some serious carpet licking till...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Nov-2006, 22:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
Posted By sbwells
I know what I'm gonna do....... Trade it for a...

I know what I'm gonna do.......

Trade it for a 1098
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2006, 09:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
Posted By sbwells
On second thoughts it was only because the bike...

On second thoughts it was only because the bike was well low on gas. With the ECU changed over the bike it isn't as free in the upper rev range.

I take back my last post. Not that anyone replied...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Nov-2006, 02:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,651
Posted By sbwells
Termi's Vs Standard Exhaust

I've had the asymetric termi system on my '04 749S since new but am looking at selling. I've fitted the standard muffler, header, air filters but left the performane ECU in the bike. Strangly...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Oct-2006, 11:08
Replies: 50
Views: 18,774
Posted By sbwells
Smile Priceless mate

Priceless mate
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 04:56
Replies: 50
Views: 18,774
Posted By sbwells
Strangely enough is looks like the first mock up...

Strangely enough is looks like the first mock up that MCN did about 6 months ago. The mock up that was poo pooed by Ducati.

Perhaps another red herring to lead us up the garden path until the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 00:06
Replies: 50
Views: 18,774
Posted By sbwells
Ducati 1098 Latest Outside Factory

Check these out

http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77543
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2006, 22:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By sbwells
I'm a bit suprised that others haven't asked if...

I'm a bit suprised that others haven't asked if you could do the same for them. Have read of a couple of bikes grinding through the filter casing and dumping the oil.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Sep-2006, 06:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By sbwells
Nice mate good thinking

Nice mate good thinking
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2006, 09:07
Replies: 133
Views: 31,242
Posted By sbwells
I think the second of these will be closer to the...

I think the second of these will be closer to the mark
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Aug-2006, 02:36
Replies: 133
Views: 31,242
Posted By sbwells
While we don't really have parallel imports to...

While we don't really have parallel imports to contend with here in New Zealand, we do however, have a bunch of importers that have brought in large number of second hand bikes from Japan on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 23:35
Replies: 133
Views: 31,242
Posted By sbwells
Yeap......Like your thinking mate

Yeap......Like your thinking mate
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2006, 00:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By sbwells
Yeap mines the same. The Fuel Pump should have...

Yeap mines the same. The Fuel Pump should have completed priming the injectors by the time the rev counter needle has swept the face of the dial.

I've had a couple of minor problems recently when...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Aug-2006, 02:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By sbwells
WTF are you on about mate? Is the weather a bit...

WTF are you on about mate?

Is the weather a bit hot on that side of the globe at the moment?
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2006, 23:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,469
Posted By sbwells
No worries mate. Pleased to be of assistance

No worries mate. Pleased to be of assistance
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Jun-2006, 08:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,577
Posted By sbwells
Well said mate. I think its a bit of a red...

Well said mate. I think its a bit of a red hearing. A little like the spy pics of the DD16 about 9 months before it was released.

I have sneeky feeling someone from Ducati will be watching all...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2006, 08:52
Replies: 28
Views: 4,633
Posted By sbwells
Mate when mine does come out of the garage it...

Mate when mine does come out of the garage it gets thrashed to within an inch of its life.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2006, 08:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,469
Posted By sbwells
That's completely normal mate. The light will...

That's completely normal mate. The light will flash for two - three days after the bike has been started. Evidently it turns itself off after that period to conserve the battery.

There are a few...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2006, 01:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,577
Posted By sbwells
Where, What and When were these taken

Where, What and When were these taken
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2006, 10:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By sbwells
ALL INFECTIONS CAN BE KILLED...

ALL INFECTIONS CAN BE KILLED WITH..........




WHISKEY.
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2006, 10:23
Replies: 28
Views: 4,633
Posted By sbwells
12,000 Km in 28 months

12,000 Km in 28 months
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2006, 08:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,469
Posted By sbwells
Where are you based mate? Need a bit more...

Where are you based mate? Need a bit more info.

Had the bike been ridden before the fans came on or had it been sitting for a while? How did you solve that problem.

Why did you remove the...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jun-2006, 01:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,845
Posted By sbwells
Yeap that's why the kit appears to include a new...

Yeap that's why the kit appears to include a new end piece for the existing can with the correct sized inlet spigots
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jun-2006, 02:47
Replies: 9
Poll: hotness
Views: 2,235
Posted By sbwells
Mate, you could try changing your anti-freeze. A...

Mate, you could try changing your anti-freeze. A higher portion of EG will help to increase your cooling capacity.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2006, 00:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By sbwells
The switch is at the master cylinder end of the...

The switch is at the master cylinder end of the brake lever. It activates by releasing a small switch when the brake lever is pulled.

Trace the wires back down from the switch and remove them from...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jun-2006, 00:55
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By sbwells
Nar mate he was thinking of the 74* series....

Nar mate he was thinking of the 74* series....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jun-2006, 00:52
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By sbwells
What the hell are you on about mate?

What the hell are you on about mate?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2006, 11:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,099
Posted By sbwells
Do a search on recent threads. There have been a...

Do a search on recent threads. There have been a few with the same or similar problem recently.

I'll have a look for you
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Jun-2006, 02:29
Replies: 1
Views: 1,138
Posted By sbwells
Don't use either. Your need to buy some Filter...

Don't use either. Your need to buy some Filter Cleaner and some Filter Oil.

I use Spectro stuff on the 749. I remove the filters and clean them in the laundry sink (its in a spray aerosol can). You...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 02:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,322
Posted By sbwells
749/999 Tail Light Conduit

Cleaning the bike the other day and noticed that the metal conduit under the exhaust had two broken lugs that attach it.

Anyone else had this problem?

I've removed the wiring and had the lugs...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2006, 02:01
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By sbwells
Thank god there is someone else on the board who...

Thank god there is someone else on the board who looks under 35
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 23:11
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By sbwells
Wheels are in being powdercoated at the moment. ...

Wheels are in being powdercoated at the moment.

How the hell do I get my swingarm out. That looks the dogs in black
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 22:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By sbwells
Thanks mate. A dude on the www.speedzilla.com...

Thanks mate. A dude on the www.speedzilla.com board had the same thing done
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 01:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,595
Posted By sbwells
Cush Drive Removal 749/999 Rear Wheel?

I'm having my rims powdercoated black and have dropped them off at a local shop to have tyres and bearings removed.

They looked a little worried about the cush drive rubbers.

Any ideas on how these...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-May-2006, 10:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,211
Posted By sbwells
Necro, Seem like the rest of the muppets on the...

Necro,

Seem like the rest of the muppets on the board have highjacked your post without answering your question mate.

Try speaking to a couple of recognised Ducati dealers and see what they can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-May-2006, 02:07
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By sbwells
1. MCN may print alot of crap, but they are...

1. MCN may print alot of crap, but they are usually very close to the final look, when it comes to these "CG Lash ups".

2. We`ll see in a few months....or do you know more then all the journo`s at...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-May-2006, 11:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By sbwells
That box of **** is a MCN pipedream. The factory...

That box of **** is a MCN pipedream. The factory has commented on the MCN cover and its complete bollox
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-May-2006, 11:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,563
Posted By sbwells
Well said old chap

Well said old chap
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 09:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,621
Posted By sbwells
Looks the dog's mate. I'm gonna do mine with a...

Looks the dog's mate.

I'm gonna do mine with a red pin strip also and fix a carbon fibre front guard.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Apr-2006, 08:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,249
Posted By sbwells
Yeap Have it replaced mate and chuck in a new...

Yeap

Have it replaced mate and chuck in a new set of plugs while at it

[Edited on 30-4-2006 by sbwells]
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Apr-2006, 04:00
Replies: 25
Views: 4,230
Posted By sbwells
That's the way mate. When in doubt get medieva...

That's the way mate. When in doubt get medieva on its ass
Forum: 851 / 888 16-Apr-2006, 03:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,662
Posted By sbwells
Porn mate 851 porn. Top stuff

Porn mate 851 porn.

Top stuff
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Apr-2006, 03:31
Replies: 32
Views: 8,230
Posted By sbwells
Looks like a complete load of crap to me. MCN...

Looks like a complete load of crap to me.

MCN ******** again
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2006, 01:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By sbwells
Try this: Clutch Problem...

Try this:

Clutch Problem (http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15803)
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jan-2006, 03:54
Replies: 32
Views: 4,391
Posted By sbwells
Ditto mate. Some of the 748/9** purist haven't...

Ditto mate. Some of the 748/9** purist haven't spent enough time looking at the bike:bouncy::devil:
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jan-2006, 03:45
Replies: 28
Views: 222,099
Posted By sbwells
That's the hardcore porn of the engineering...

That's the hardcore porn of the engineering world. Bloody fantastic job.

Brilliant, bloody Brilliant
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Jan-2006, 07:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By sbwells
I was away at a bike rally last weekend. Had a...

I was away at a bike rally last weekend. Had a mate with a very quick modified Busa drooling over the exhaust note of the 749 especially on overrun down hill.

On the way to the rally site on a...
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