Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Mar-2009, 12:46 |
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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 11-Mar-2009, 12:25 |
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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Feb-2009, 13:17 |
Replies: 6 Views: 4,734 My 1098 from Ducati Manchester... My 1098 from Ducati Manchester :) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3231515391_54d002c964.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3231509367_9de47e8c44.jpg |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jan-2009, 12:46 |
Replies: 23 Views: 4,836 Sorry to hear about your off. I can sympathise... Sorry to hear about your off. I can sympathise as I crashed my Hornet 900 at 55mph in the wet. Lost the front and went sliding down the road. Ached for days and nice purple bruising fromt he left... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Mar-2006, 12:09 |
Replies: 7 Views: 1,628 Bad luck hopefully it'll be a quick and... Bad luck hopefully it'll be a quick and relatively cheap fix. I've stalled the 748 a few times leaving home by not giving it enough revs, this is usually born out of the graunchy clutch that I had... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Mar-2006, 01:06 |
Replies: 13 Views: 2,345 OK I think I got confused between the standard... OK I think I got confused between the standard 996 and the 996R. Is it only the 996R that had the new Testastretta? What are the basic differences between the 998R and 996R if someone doesn't mind... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2006, 17:43 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Mar-2006, 16:26 |
Replies: 13 Views: 2,345 998R Price Found a 2002 998R at my local dealers just wondering what is a fair price? 2002 Ducati 998R - £11950, Red, 2191 miles, complete with Termi's. |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 12:47 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 12:23 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,191 I assume I'll find directions in my Haynes... I assume I'll find directions in my Haynes Manual?? Also if it's not showing signs of backing out should it be replaced with a steel one anyway? Should these be available from my Dealer? |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Mar-2006, 00:08 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,191 Crankshaft Oil Galley Plug Just been re-reading Shazaam's fantastic post (where's he got to recently anyway??). I was told when I got my 748 that it was a 2001 but I'm convinced it's actually a late 2000 (gold wheels &... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:45 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,122 Basic electronics would lead me to think... Basic electronics would lead me to think somethings earthing your battery out, if they keep going flat so quickly. Have you put a multimeter across it?? Mine's not been on a charger all winter and... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:19 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,529 I agree about lense covers for coloured lights... I agree about lense covers for coloured lights but I was just trying to achieve the complete numberboard look, but if everyone thinks it looks tat then I'd rather save my pennies for something more... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 15:04 |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,529 Opinions of Numberboard and Lens Covers I'm wanting to get some number boards painted on my 748 but not sure yet as to whether I want the italian flag stripes on them. Not sure what they'd look like on yellow. Below is an example of what... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 13:47 |
Replies: 1 Views: 1,041 Help finding an image I'm wanting to get some number boards painted on my 748 but not sure yet as to whether I want the italian flag stripes on them. I think I do but not sure how it will look on a yellow bike, does... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2006, 22:02 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 21:28 |
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Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 18:55 |
Replies: 12 Views: 2,256 Thoughts on 999\'s Been looking at a couple of 999's One was brand new standard 999 with the new red frame, improved front nose etc. - £11,000 The other was an 04 999s, Termi's, Ohlins shocks, Ohlins Steering Damper,... |
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Feb-2006, 20:05 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,166 Oh not quite in my budget then!! :lol: I assume... Oh not quite in my budget then!! :lol: I assume they're bringing this in to improve their chances in the WSB? Wonder if they're planning on a few ranges of V4's for the future. I see Aprillia have... |
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Feb-2006, 19:55 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Feb-2006, 19:49 |
Replies: 5 Views: 1,166 V4 Road Bike So what's happening with regards to the Desmo V4 road bike? Anyone know anything? |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2006, 23:38 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2006, 15:37 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Feb-2006, 13:26 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,854 Don't know, it could be but at the moment it's... Don't know, it could be but at the moment it's just bubbled and feels like it would lift and flake away. Just a small section but I was wondering the best way to treat it and too have it look it's... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 23:50 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,854 Thanks for the info I also noticed on my bike... Thanks for the info I also noticed on my bike some of the paint on the frame is lifting, now is this something that can be patched or does the whole frame need to be done?? Note: It's not lifted... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Feb-2006, 23:25 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,854 Number board painting Just wondering if anyone has had quotes in the past for having number boards painted on their bike and what the cost was? I've just applied for a quote so wanting to guage a reasonable price, but of... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 14:23 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 12:11 |
Replies: 11 Views: 2,175 Belts and things to go wrong Following on from a previous thread I started and sorry in advance if this is getting boring for some. Does anyone know the actual reason for Ducati sticking to a belt system? Secondly what are the... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Feb-2006, 00:09 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 21:21 |
Replies: 33 Views: 4,736 Thanks for the info guys it helps to understand... Thanks for the info guys it helps to understand things better. I've been so used to Jap bikes and never had any problems with any of them, and touch wood have had no issues with the Duke either. I... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 19:02 |
Replies: 33 Views: 4,736 Fair point but that's really why I'm asking,... Fair point but that's really why I'm asking, what's the difference? Is more work done because it has to be as in it doesn't last as well? or because Ducati specify it needs more work done than... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 15:37 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Feb-2006, 11:29 |
Replies: 33 Views: 4,736 Reliability and Service Costs Old issue I know but one I always think about. I've always been used to having Jap bikes and never given the whole putting mileage on them a second thought but sometimes reading this forum it makes... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Feb-2006, 12:08 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Sep-2005, 23:00 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2005, 15:12 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 15:23 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 15:21 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Sep-2005, 15:19 |
Replies: 25 Views: 3,714 As others have said it's all down to how it's... As others have said it's all down to how it's been looked after. If you ensure it's warmed properly before riding (allow 90+ secs before revving), then it should be less likely that you'll hit... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2005, 03:45 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Sep-2005, 20:29 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 20:28 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 20:25 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,264 The gauge is the same but one is in Farenheit... The gauge is the same but one is in Farenheit (180 degrees for example) and the other Centigrade. If it was running at 180 centigrade you'd know about it :lol: Either way if the needle points... |
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Sep-2005, 19:16 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Sep-2005, 22:45 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Sep-2005, 20:15 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 20:11 |
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Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Sep-2005, 18:06 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 18:05 |
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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Sep-2005, 18:00 |
Replies: 9 Views: 1,605 Mirror Lense On my way home today I noticed that the mirror lense on the left handside isn't staying in place from positioning. As you'll know on the 748/916 etc, the mirror lense moves independantly of the... |