Forum: 999 / 749  22-May-2005, 23:25 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 1,799 you should pick up 1 to 2 year old 749 for...
you should pick up 1 to 2 year old 749 for anywhere between 5K and 7K depending on age , model , mileage etc.
I bought my 749S brand new last march and my dealer will only give me 6,300 for it... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2005, 21:34 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,228 i have to agree with you. The rain comes up...
i have to agree with you. The rain comes up through the head stock and triple clamp and hits you under the chin. If you look at the plastic where the key fits it like a collection point for grit and... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 27-Mar-2005, 10:05 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 Ive now backed off the preload on the forks as...
Ive now backed off the preload on the forks as well and it feels like a different bike - the suspension actually soaks up some bumps! I think Ducati set them up way to harsh. I very pleased with the... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2005, 21:10 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 To khu996 - Ive just rechecked my ride height...
To khu996
- Ive just rechecked my ride height this morning and found measuring the distance a bit of a pain. i found the best way way to do it was to get a piece of welding wire and cut it to 267mm... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 22:41 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 thanks for the info - do you know the correct...
thanks for the info - do you know the correct torque is for the yoke bolts? I was more concerned with the forks punching me in the face when braking hard if they werent tight enough ! Do you think... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 21:47 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 Yep all i did was raise the forks through the...
Yep all i did was raise the forks through the yokes so that 4 grooves are showing on the fork top. All you need is a 6mm allen key. Before you start I would mark a line vertically from the top yoke... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 18:38 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 18:33 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 18:26 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 22-Mar-2005, 21:38 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 Rear ride height
thanks for the replies gents. I have lowered the forks down to the fourth mark as described in the link but the ride height adjuster appears to be at 285mm ( and the swiss cheese nuts wont come loose... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2005, 23:26 |
| Replies: 25 Views: 2,852 Rear Ride Height Adjustment
Has anyone adjusted thier rear ride height ? Ive got a 12 month old 749S and I was wondering if adjusting the rear ride height would speed up its turning. I tried to adjust it yesterday and got the... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2005, 21:25 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 22-Feb-2005, 17:18 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 1,433 On my Soapbox
On my Soap box.
I’m just getting to the end of my first 12 months of owning a 749S.
This has been my first Ducati and the bike has been excellent to own and ride.
However I am now seriously ****ed... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 19-Feb-2005, 12:06 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2005, 23:09 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,378 [quote]Originally posted by...
[quote]Originally posted by posidenuk
[quote]Originally posted by Dseered
Got Pilot Powers, they rock !
Where are you fella, Im in Kendal. - DDDDOOOOHHH not got the hang of this yet -
Im near the... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2005, 23:05 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2005, 20:04 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,378 Tyres
Im looking for some new tyres on my 749S - its fitted with Michelin Pilots at the minute and I dont rate them - very unnerving in the wet and dont feel that planted in the dry.
I dont go out much in... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 16-Dec-2004, 23:42 |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,064 749 termi\'s
Hello, Im looking for a termi for my 749s and hoped to get one from my factory visit 2 weeks ago - they dont sell any parts at the factory other than clothing and leathers.
I had various prices from... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2004, 14:43 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,138 Clock failure
Might be worthwhile knowing this.
Just been for a spin on my 749.
I stopped for a break and when I got back on the engine started but the rev counter spun round to 13,000rpm and stopped there (the... |
