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Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Nov-2004, 14:07
Replies: 1
Views: 2,212
Posted By duc749s
Suspension Specialists??

Hi all,

Anyone able to recomend a suspension specialist in the Surrey area?

Many thanks in advance
Neil

[Edited on 9-11-2004 by duc749s]
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Oct-2004, 11:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,570
Posted By duc749s
Cheers chaps - will give them a go... Just...

Cheers chaps - will give them a go...

Just gotta hope they're not going to be wanting any of my body parts as payment :o
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 18-Oct-2004, 11:06
Replies: 18
Views: 4,570
Posted By duc749s
Insurance for two bikes

Hi Guys,

I know loads of you have got more than one bike... I think I'm about to get a 2nd bike but don't know the best way to insure them both.

Are there people out there that will insure two...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2004, 16:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By duc749s
Thanks Derek, The bike was well warmed...

Thanks Derek,

The bike was well warmed up.

Come on guys - I know that you know your stuff!! HEEELLLLPP please!!??
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2004, 09:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By duc749s
Rev counter - Zero on Idle!!??

Hi guys & galls,

Little help please!?

This morning on my way to work, after a short period of motorway, I noticed that the rev counter was showing zero when I was sat at traffic lights. When I...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Sep-2004, 12:00
Replies: 25
Views: 2,394
Posted By duc749s
As Andyb says... Alternatively, rather than...

As Andyb says...

Alternatively, rather than buying a "Tool" for the oil filter...

Get a hammer & a screwdriver. Bash the screwdriver through the oil filter & use it to twist off the filter.

Not...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2004, 13:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,306
Posted By duc749s
Sorry - when I said one of the fuses might have...

Sorry - when I said one of the fuses might have "Poped out" I didn't mean blown, I meant, literally, wiggled out & needs pushing in properly. Mine came loose when I was going round Brands, but...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2004, 10:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,306
Posted By duc749s
Yep - I presume the bike still runs...

Yep - I presume the bike still runs perfectly?

If it does just check the fuses, probably just had one of them pop out.

Not gunna teach you to suck eggs, but they are located to the right hand side...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Sep-2004, 10:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,671
Posted By duc749s
As BB says, it may just be a seat that you need,...

As BB says, it may just be a seat that you need, but if not... I had my 916 converted a couple of years back - ie New subframe, rear footrests, seat & pads & pretty sure it cost me about £600 at...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2004, 15:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By duc749s
Depends entirely on where you go... Some places...

Depends entirely on where you go... Some places will let you get away with illegal cans & plate, others won't let anything illegal go through.

Hopefully some bikers local to yourself should be able...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jul-2004, 09:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By duc749s
A few months back I had it in my dealers to get...

A few months back I had it in my dealers to get the wheels & swingarm painted black, so they would have had it off. Not taken it off myself at all though!

Could well be the missis - she loves me...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2004, 17:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By duc749s
Thanks KB:burn:

Thanks KB:burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2004, 16:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By duc749s
Rev counter & Speedo

I read a report a little while ago which said that the rev counter assembly was removable (pop-off) for security.

Is this true? I've not heard anywhere else about this?

If it is true, is it only...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2004, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By duc749s
Rear Brake Caliper

Out for a ride, stop for a breather, see my rear brake caliper sitting on my swingarm!!!

I had a chat with my dealer last night & they informed me that they have heard of this a few times. Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 16:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By duc749s
Iang, you have another U2U...

Iang, you have another U2U...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2004, 18:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By duc749s
Not sure about the misfire, but as for the...

Not sure about the misfire, but as for the stalling, my experiences tell me that if i warm her up slowly (without exceeding 2000rpm, prefferably lower) and only jump on once the temp is up to about...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2004, 12:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,838
Posted By duc749s
Just to add my ha'penny... Until recently I've...

Just to add my ha'penny...

Until recently I've always run Pirelli's (on 30, 32) & loved 'em - however, as my dealer knows that I do a lot of commuting on the bike they suggested I try Sportec M1's....
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2004, 09:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By duc749s
Has it happened since you've had the bike or only...

Has it happened since you've had the bike or only just started?
My thoughts would be that the pads have been used a bit too hard too early in their life and have kind of glazed over. Try taking a...
Forum: Tyres 10-May-2004, 13:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By duc749s
Tyre Sizes

Just thought I'd pass on a bit of information that I recently aquired!
I was chatting to a guy from Dunlop a couple of days ago & I asked about the benefits of changing from a 190 to 180 or vice...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2004, 08:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,623
Posted By duc749s
It may be a coincidence, but I had the same...

It may be a coincidence, but I had the same problem with the engine dying until I started to use "Super Unleaded" petrol rather than the standard. Any thoughts? What petrol have you guys been using?
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2004, 16:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,942
Posted By duc749s
And back at ya Mark! - Cheers!

And back at ya Mark! - Cheers!
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2004, 08:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,942
Posted By duc749s
DUC749S Number Plate For Sale

If anyone is interested, email me with a sensible offer, or reply here. Don't really want to sell it, but money issues are forcing it!

neils@basilfry.co.uk
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2004, 14:42
Replies: 19
Views: 6,440
Posted By duc749s
Again, totally non-technical but... I changed to...

Again, totally non-technical but...
I changed to a 180 on my 916 and didn't really notice any improvement.
On the 749 i've stuck with the 190 and not had a problem using the whole of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Apr-2004, 13:26
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By duc749s
Yeah, this is the first ducati that i've...

Yeah, this is the first ducati that i've owned that has lights that work!
I've not adjusted mine and don't intend to. At least the cars are aware of us & the chances are that we...
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