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Forum: 999 / 749 30-Nov-2006, 22:11
Replies: 29
Views: 75,758
Posted By spartacus
Weren't the white wheels last spotted in the...

Weren't the white wheels last spotted in the cumbria area??
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2006, 20:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,560
Posted By spartacus
Didn't Datatool or someone like that use a bike...

Didn't Datatool or someone like that use a bike like that for demonstrating their alarms or something at the NEC a few years ago?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2006, 18:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By spartacus
euro running light

I've just fitted a double bubble screen to my 749 and am doing away with the running light. Just wondered what others have done regards the removal of the running light? Simply removed the bulb or...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Aug-2006, 11:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By spartacus
That's what i thought regards the customer...

That's what i thought regards the customer service.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Aug-2006, 11:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By spartacus
Ducati Manchester changed ownership?

Does anyone know if Ducati Manchester have changed ownership? I friend of a friend had his 748 serviced and MOT'd there recently and was impressed with the service that he got, and he'd had poor...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Aug-2006, 18:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Posted By spartacus
which calipers fitted to 04 749s?

Hi,
I'm looking at selling the OEM brembo calipers that came with my 04 749s as standard since they've been upgraded to the radial brembo setup. I'm looking at selling them on ebay, but i'm not sure...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Jun-2006, 16:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By spartacus
Could be a decent place to go for a service then...

Could be a decent place to go for a service then i'm guessing? Anyone had any experience of GTec?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jun-2006, 19:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,522
Posted By spartacus
Smile I'm in the same boat now, bike out of warranty,...

I'm in the same boat now, bike out of warranty, and wanting somewhere for a decent service... again from around Manchester. Is italsport all up and running again after the fire? The prospect of a...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 09:31
Replies: 1
Views: 1,221
Posted By spartacus
EOBD Light -Fault 36.0

Anyone had any trouble with the EOBD fault light, and indicating 36.0 - Speed sensor? Hopefully this is just the speedo speed sensor to the back wheel? or is it a speed sensor in the engine, does...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 15:18
Replies: 11
Views: 4,456
Posted By spartacus
Wave I think the kit for the mono and biposto are...

Wave I think the kit for the mono and biposto are different? I can't remember to be honest, but I think the brackets just attatch at the same point the subframe connects to the main part of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2006, 20:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,456
Posted By spartacus
i did a bit round europe with the ventura system,...

i did a bit round europe with the ventura system, and can definately recommend it. Good bit of kit.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 20:12
Replies: 26
Views: 5,848
Posted By spartacus
i don't really have any trouble with the bigger...

i don't really have any trouble with the bigger tank, as i've got one on mine. Travelled round europe a bit with it last summer, never found it to get in the way. Actually think it was fortunate I...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 09:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By spartacus
I would have to agree Alan, might prove useful to...

I would have to agree Alan, might prove useful to all of us.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 23:19
Replies: 26
Views: 5,848
Posted By spartacus
Is this the reason that you changed from the 999...

Is this the reason that you changed from the 999 to the 749?
To be honest, at the moment, i'm inclined to fit a set of termi's (54mm full system?) PCIII and see what difference some training will do....
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 21:38
Replies: 26
Views: 5,848
Posted By spartacus
I have already done both, and both are imensely...

I have already done both, and both are imensely satisfying :D
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 21:22
Replies: 26
Views: 5,848
Posted By spartacus
modify a 749 or trade up for a 749R?

What's the general thoughts of people in the know about either trading my 749s in for a 749R or alternatively to just get my 749s tuned by somewhere like JHP?

Reason for my asking is that i go...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2006, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,696
Posted By spartacus
are quick shifters/power shifters just for bikes...

are quick shifters/power shifters just for bikes that have had work done to them (exhaust, engine mods etc...) or are they also suitable for bikes that are largely standard?
Forum: 999 / 749 06-May-2006, 09:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,023
Posted By spartacus
I did a stint around europe last year (belgium,...

I did a stint around europe last year (belgium, germany including the nurburg ring, the swiss alps, and france). I had no problems with comfort what so ever apart from when my friends decided they...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2006, 10:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,592
Posted By spartacus
Good to hear you're enjoying the bike. They are...

Good to hear you're enjoying the bike. They are rather good I think :cool:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Mar-2006, 08:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,778
Posted By spartacus
[quote]Originally posted by chillo Who's Max...

[quote]Originally posted by chillo


Who's Max Biaggi??? :puzzled: :devil:

I'd recommend Tsubaki also. Never had any trouble, and I ride all year round... never get's cleaned either. Though better...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Feb-2006, 06:03
Replies: 147
Views: 27,690
Posted By spartacus
Thought that was the sign of a job well...

Thought that was the sign of a job well completed? :puzzled: wondered why mine was rattling a bit... I'm toying with going down the same route as bolds, so will be interesting to see how long it...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2005, 23:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,458
Posted By spartacus
riding round Germany

I've currently got the option of working in Germany for a month or so, near the old RAF base at wildenrath. I'm tempted to take my bike over, and go for a few rides round when i'm not working....
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 18:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Posted By spartacus
All problems that I've heard of are on the brakes...

All problems that I've heard of are on the brakes fitted to the 749(s) it happened to me, not long after another member experienced the problem. I don't think the same problem exists with the radial...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2005, 20:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By spartacus
does the 05 top fairing fit to the 04 side panels?

does the 05 top fairing fit to the 04 side panels?
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 20:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,029
Posted By spartacus
that's the thing that's put me off trackdays so...

that's the thing that's put me off trackdays so far, the fact that i'm not that quick.... but want to give it a try, i'm not bothered about being the fastest around - just want to enjoy
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 22:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,034
Posted By spartacus
i had an older optimate which I blamed for giving...

i had an older optimate which I blamed for giving my old hornet no end of grief to the battery, ditched the optimate and things improved afterwards...
Think i'm going to try and nip down to JHP on...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2005, 21:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
Posted By spartacus
would definately get your brakes checked out...

would definately get your brakes checked out pronto.... especially after twinfans other's (mine included) experiences.... not sure about the veering to the left though, but maybe this cracking noise...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Apr-2005, 18:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,981
Posted By spartacus
possibly not the cheapest, but you could always...

possibly not the cheapest, but you could always try someone like RS?
www.rswww.com
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2005, 11:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,922
Posted By spartacus
any recomendations? Ducati insurance perhaps?

any recomendations? Ducati insurance perhaps?
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Apr-2005, 20:00
Replies: 22
Views: 2,520
Posted By spartacus
Any joy in getting it sorted yet? Seems to be a...

Any joy in getting it sorted yet? Seems to be a spate of problems with 749's at the moment... decided i'm keeping mine though now despite problems. :D
Forum: Tyres 01-Apr-2005, 11:41
Replies: 15
Views: 4,454
Posted By spartacus
you made the decision yet Lil? Going to be...

you made the decision yet Lil? Going to be changing mine shortly and still undecided.... Diablo's or these new power/power race...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 11:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,182
Posted By spartacus
I had ducati assist out after my little adrenalin...

I had ducati assist out after my little adrenalin rush, came out no problem... though they did insist on making it the day after as, apparently, I was snowed in :puzzled: the computer said so, so...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 16:00
Replies: 110
Views: 57,080
Posted By spartacus
Wonder if my calipers got sent to brembo for...

Wonder if my calipers got sent to brembo for comparison... or whether they just got binned. You'd think it'd be worth their (and our) while to compare them since they have had the exact same fault......
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2005, 19:58
Replies: 24
Views: 2,870
Posted By spartacus
Only problem i've had with mine is the brakes...

Only problem i've had with mine is the brakes sticking on like twinfan, but the dealer changed the calipers and discs under warranty for me. I guess just be vigilant and ensure that it is a decent...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Feb-2005, 13:19
Replies: 50
Views: 8,835
Posted By spartacus
Think i'd best let my friend know, since he has a...

Think i'd best let my friend know, since he has a MY2004 749bp think he got his a month or so later than me though.
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2005, 23:49
Replies: 50
Views: 8,835
Posted By spartacus
well i've just read the post that TP-996 is on...

well i've just read the post that TP-996 is on about.... Oh dear...
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=16381#pid145842
My bike is also a MY2004 bike from Ducati Manchester at...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2005, 23:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,246
Posted By spartacus
I use mine for an 8mile commute each way when i'm...

I use mine for an 8mile commute each way when i'm on mornings.... but at 5am there's not much traffic to get stuck in.... but when there is i try not to get stuck in the traffic too much...:D
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2005, 23:23
Replies: 50
Views: 8,835
Posted By spartacus
Well, just as I posted on the last thread...

Well, just as I posted on the last thread really.... brakes decided to stick on while i was riding, bus driver told me i'd best check my brakes as they were glowing.... this shortly after the front...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2005, 22:18
Replies: 50
Views: 10,007
Posted By spartacus
:devil: that's right, blame me.... :rolleye:

:devil:

that's right, blame me.... :rolleye:
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 18:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By spartacus
I started to fit the scottoiler, but ran out of...

I started to fit the scottoiler, but ran out of time and weather to finish it off... couldn't decide the best way to route the injector pipework to the rear sprocket (pics of your setup would be...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jan-2005, 22:47
Replies: 22
Views: 5,933
Posted By spartacus
but would they be any use on the road, or just...

but would they be any use on the road, or just the bling factor??
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jan-2005, 10:20
Replies: 0
Views: 1,792
Posted By spartacus
New 04 999R at 3X motorcycles

I thought that this might interest some people.... 3X motorcyles have a new 2004 999R coming into stock, or already on stock up for £14995. I know twinfan posted similar about a bike in ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2005, 23:44
Replies: 6
Views: 2,020
Posted By spartacus
personally i like to have an alarm... i've never...

personally i like to have an alarm... i've never had any trouble with my datatool system 3.
Enjoy your new bike :)
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jan-2005, 18:25
Replies: 24
Views: 3,254
Posted By spartacus
is the 2005 catalogue available online? or is a...

is the 2005 catalogue available online? or is a trip to Ducati Manchester in order?
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jan-2005, 15:16
Replies: 24
Views: 3,254
Posted By spartacus
I assume that would also fit the 04 models aswell?

I assume that would also fit the 04 models aswell?
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jan-2005, 14:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By spartacus
yes, i notice my error now :rolleye: looked at...

yes, i notice my error now :rolleye: looked at the price and got a bit carried away I guess...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jan-2005, 14:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By spartacus
Goto the website, on the top toolbar click on JHP...

Goto the website, on the top toolbar click on JHP Perfomance, then performance parts, and it's the clutch kit special offer... should be £237.60 going for £196.02
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jan-2005, 12:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By spartacus
749 slipper clutch

Morning all, just wondered how much of a job it is to fit a slipper clutch to the 749. Have been thinking about doing this for a while, but also fancied a nice open cover to go with it, have seen JHP...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2004, 10:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,417
Posted By spartacus
On bike Video

Greetings, hopefully next year i'll be going to ride the nurbergring with some friends. I'd like to capture the event, or at least a lap on video. I've seen video's knocking around the web taken from...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Dec-2004, 00:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By spartacus
I've never bought from ducati Aylesbury myself,...

I've never bought from ducati Aylesbury myself, but know a lad that bought his 748 from there and was happy with the service he got. As for the 749 or 748 debate then this thread might be useful for...
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