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Forum: 999 / 749 04-Aug-2006, 10:07
Replies: 101
Views: 80,220
Posted By DaveO749R
I hear everything people say and agree the 749r...

I hear everything people say and agree the 749r is an awsome bike but in my opinion a little flawed as a road bike.

Clutch on mine was real **** but was replaced under warranty, new clutch much...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jul-2006, 10:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,729
Posted By DaveO749R
Smile DST1 I have an S4Rs Monster its three months old...

DST1

I have an S4Rs Monster its three months old and is fitted with the full Termi exhaust kit and includes all original parts.

Due to work commitments (a new job starting soon) It will be sitting...
Forum: Monsters 19-Jun-2006, 00:29
Replies: 3
Views: 2,081
Posted By DaveO749R
Will need its first service next week about 100...

Will need its first service next week about 100 miles left before the service light comes on.

I'll post a few picks tomorrow and show people the exhaust.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: Monsters 18-Jun-2006, 11:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,081
Posted By DaveO749R
Talking Picked up the S4Rs Yesterday

Hi Guys

Well the 749R has gone and I picked up the white S4RS yesterday standard bike fitted with the full Termi Exhaust kit.

First impressions are wow what tourque (only taking it easy during run...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 11:49
Replies: 31
Views: 6,956
Posted By DaveO749R
Trig Sounds like trapped air which is expanding...

Trig

Sounds like trapped air which is expanding when the temperature is rising thus giving you the above as described. The heat transfer from the engine is greater in traffic with no cooler air...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 11:43
Replies: 31
Views: 6,956
Posted By DaveO749R
Trig Sounds like trapped air which is expanding...

Trig

Sounds like trapped air which is expanding when the temperature is rising thus giving you the above as described. The heat transfer from the engine is greater in traffic with no cooler air...
Forum: Monsters 31-May-2006, 23:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,740
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Nelly You may remember me popping down one...

Hi Nelly

You may remember me popping down one Sunday with the bikes in the van on route to a trackday. Mine was the Gixer 1000k3 at the time and my brother inlaws was the 748R that you fitted the...
Forum: Monsters 31-May-2006, 13:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,740
Posted By DaveO749R
S4Rs what are your thoughts

Hi

I have not seen many threads on here about the S4Rs and was interested in hearing from any owners.

For one reason or another am looking into getting one sometime soon to replace the 749R and was...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 16:03
Replies: 11
Views: 4,434
Posted By DaveO749R
Wave I recently did a weekend in scotland on the...

Wave

I recently did a weekend in scotland on the 749R and used a DP tank bag it held just enough for my weekend Friday to Monday.

It looks like the 749R is going very soon so the bag will be...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 18:00
Replies: 4
Views: 2,323
Posted By DaveO749R
I sent you a couple of pic's including the Easton...

I sent you a couple of pic's including the Easton Race bike.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 14:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
Posted By DaveO749R
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm keep the slipper mine was...

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm keep the slipper mine was fantastic going around the highlands this weekend.

Brought a big smile to my face watching my mates K1200s squirming when I slipped past him to take the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2006, 10:10
Replies: 31
Views: 6,956
Posted By DaveO749R
JonB Glad you got it sorted thanks for the...

JonB

Glad you got it sorted thanks for the recommndation living in Southport myself I may run the bike over to Italsport.

If and when I get the bike back that is :rolleye:

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 15:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By DaveO749R
I always struggle to see why people say the TPS...

I always struggle to see why people say the TPS needs setting up, correct me if i am wrong the TPS in reality should only require setting up once unless the milli volt feedback signal drifts. ie on...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 09:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,533
Posted By DaveO749R
Good advice but you didn't say if you actually...

Good advice but you didn't say if you actually checked the tyre pressure? if its used think simple first check pressures and for signs of weeping fork seals, chain adjustment etc.

As suggested...
Forum: Monsters 26-Apr-2006, 19:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,178
Posted By DaveO749R
Its actually the sprocket nuts that make contact...

Its actually the sprocket nuts that make contact first My brother inlaw fitted nice (well he thought so) coloured nuts to his early monster and they marked the swinger.

Not much clearance there at...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 10:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,067
Posted By DaveO749R
Sound like the pump primes and the starter...

Sound like the pump primes and the starter soleniod energises, I would check the starter motor connections disconnect the start motor cable clean it up and reconnect use a contact grease or silicon...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2006, 21:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,339
Posted By DaveO749R
Fuel pump relay has stuck on, disconnect the...

Fuel pump relay has stuck on, disconnect the battery locate the relay and relace it or in the short term give it a tap and try it again.

Sounds like the contacts have stuck together holding the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2006, 21:45
Replies: 31
Views: 6,956
Posted By DaveO749R
I think your correct defo air getting into the...

I think your correct defo air getting into the system, pretty simple system really. Is the fluid level dropping indicating a loss of fluid?

You can check the banjo connections and look for signs of...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2006, 09:53
Replies: 31
Views: 6,956
Posted By DaveO749R
Jon Just a thought but what is prompting you to...

Jon

Just a thought but what is prompting you to bleed the clutch, for example are you having difficulty in selecting gears??


Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 20:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,389
Posted By DaveO749R
Please don't start me on this one grrrrrrrrrrr my...

Please don't start me on this one grrrrrrrrrrr my 749R has again just been transported back to the supplying dealer after months of trying to sort it out.

It was returned to me mid jan after nearly...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2006, 11:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,509
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi I remember back in 95 when I bought one of...

Hi

I remember back in 95 when I bought one of the first 748Sp's I took the bike to Bains racing for a service and suspension set up (based at Silverstone).

Mr Bains took the bike out himself (at...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 11:19
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 41,016
Posted By DaveO749R
Henners If its an under slung rear caliper they...

Henners

If its an under slung rear caliper they are a pain to bleed u need to lift it higher than the master cyclinder (ask the wife to hold it she'll luv that not lol).

Then bleed in the normal...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 11:16
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 41,016
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi I have experianced this a few times I...

Hi

I have experianced this a few times I suspected air trapped at the top of the banjo connection to the master cyclinder.

Try the following in this order.

1. Pump the brake lever a few times and...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2006, 09:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By DaveO749R
Great Post Regards DaveO

Great Post

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2006, 10:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,173
Posted By DaveO749R
I didn't see a 749 workshop manual on the above...

I didn't see a 749 workshop manual on the above site did I miss it ??

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Mar-2006, 10:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,529
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi I run the 749R also and do believe the wheels...

Hi

I run the 749R also and do believe the wheels make all the difference, although the bikes weight is more than my previous gixer1000 it feels much lighter on the road or track.

If you find a pair...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Mar-2006, 10:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By DaveO749R
How Much Swap over the can yourself and find...

How Much

Swap over the can yourself and find somewhere who will service your bike more local, after all the bikes three years old so you do not have a manufactures warranty.

Just ask the MOT...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 20:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
Posted By DaveO749R
If I remember correctly the spider like spring on...

If I remember correctly the spider like spring on mine had failed (crushed) mine was replaced without question including the plates, basically the whole thing.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 12:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Sharpy Mine was replaced under warranty last...

Hi Sharpy

Mine was replaced under warranty last September its much better now but not 100%.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 19:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By DaveO749R
Dseered Hi I'm in Southport what Ruck sack do...

Dseered

Hi I'm in Southport what Ruck sack do you use??


Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By DaveO749R
Swannymere Thanks for the feedback I''ll look...

Swannymere

Thanks for the feedback I''ll look around and see if I can locats a DP tank bag also many thanks for the kind offer.

Yellowisfriedegg

I only have a hump at the front when I'm riding the...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 10:55
Replies: 20
Views: 2,954
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Maybe this has already been said (not taken...

Hi

Maybe this has already been said (not taken the time to read all the replys sorry). The bang I guess is unburnt fuel detonating i guess indicating a problem with the ignition circuit.

I would...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 10:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By DaveO749R
Whats the best tank bag for 749R

Hi

I have a trip planned in April to the Ring and was considering either a decent ruck sack or tank bag (I want to travel light).

My problem is my Arlen ness leathers have a speed hump and the...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Feb-2006, 13:47
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hear

Hear
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Feb-2006, 10:40
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Mark Glad to here its running well, still having...

Mark

Glad to here its running well, still having problems with mine unfortunatly. I have recently received three options from DUK one of which I will pursue.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2006, 15:01
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi HArv I know where your coming from I also had...

Hi HArv

I know where your coming from I also had one of the very first 748SP's back in 1995 (cost 11500GBP then), that bike also stalled but was fixed underwarrantly. This is my 4th Ducati and I for...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2006, 12:15
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Henners Just one question who is...

Hi Henners

Just one question who is Wilf?

Regards
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2006, 10:54
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Guys Lots of things have been said and fixes...

Guys

Lots of things have been said and fixes suggested but I for one remain unimpressed by Ducati and their in ability to resolve this problem.

I had my bike returned a few weekes ago after a...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2006, 13:50
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Mark I changed to Optimate to try and solve...

Hi Mark

I changed to Optimate to try and solve the stalling problem but this didn't work for me.

I had the bike returned to me a week last Monday they tell me the stalling problem is solved but I...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 14:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By DaveO749R
Ok Sorry Steve I have just seen...

Ok Sorry Steve

I have just seen It.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 14:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Steve Yes that was me. Let me know where the...

Hi Steve

Yes that was me.

Let me know where the meet is tomorrow I may bowl over.

Regards

DaveO
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 13:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By DaveO749R
Hey Maybe I missed something here but if u say...

Hey

Maybe I missed something here but if u say plzzzzzzzzzz i'll wear anything u want.:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 13:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By DaveO749R
JPM Here is my addy...

JPM

Here is my addy "orfordj@hotmail.com" I just got the 749R back in my garage yesterday afternoon all I need to do is give her a run to work and see if the stalling problem is fixed or...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 13:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi I live close to U in Sunny Southport and...

Hi

I live close to U in Sunny Southport and often head over to settle and Devils bridge for a blast. Your more than welcome to tag along, currently booked to go to the N Ring in April with a bunch...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2006, 15:18
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Well I have just been told the bike is fixed,...

Hi

Well I have just been told the bike is fixed, all I know at this time is it needed the injection setting up (mechanically what ever that means) although this was done more than once months ago...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jan-2006, 11:10
Replies: 21
Views: 2,968
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi I have ridden lots of modern stuff including...

Hi

I have ridden lots of modern stuff including a gixer1000k3 on and off track, I run a 749R and feel the Mag wheels make the difference, although heavy (the bike not the wheels) compared to a lot...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jan-2006, 14:28
Replies: 38
Views: 9,000
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi This is a sore subject I have had problems...

Hi

This is a sore subject I have had problems with my 749R for a while which has resulted in a number of trips to the dealer (who still has the bike and has done for nearly 3 months).

It has been...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2005, 13:53
Replies: 34
Views: 16,054
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi Linda I have a 2004 model 749R welcome to the...

Hi Linda

I have a 2004 model 749R welcome to the site, My brother inlaw has recently moved to Amsterdam (works for nike) and I am sure I will be over next year to ride the ring and maybe a few track...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 11:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By DaveO749R
Hi HW Did the dealer tell you what he did to...

Hi HW

Did the dealer tell you what he did to resolve the problem? mine has been adjusted twice by the dealer and it still has the same problem as described above.

I will say that the bike feels...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 12:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By DaveO749R
Spank I have been having trouble with the 749R...

Spank

I have been having trouble with the 749R mine has been cutting out at slow speed (filtering for example). I complained directly to Ducati who have agreed to re-set the fueling (CO2 between...
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