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Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2007, 00:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,301
Posted By mark749s
I fitted one at the finish up bought an aluminium...

I fitted one at the finish up
bought an aluminium front sprocket cover from MPL, made it easyier to see where yhe pipe was.
Worked out really smart
the bike had done 14000 miles with it on when I got...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Nov-2006, 17:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By mark749s
are you at riders next saturday, if so I can give...

are you at riders next saturday, if so I can give it you then
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Nov-2006, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By mark749s
No sorry

No sorry
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Nov-2006, 22:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By mark749s
36mm socket

who wants a 36mm socket 1/2" drive
don't have the 749 any longer
buy me a pint and the postage

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2006, 22:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,902
Posted By mark749s
not much, it comprises of a red bag with ducati...

not much, it comprises of a red bag with ducati on it and not much else
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Sep-2006, 09:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By mark749s
both of mine were replaced under warranty cause...

both of mine were replaced under warranty cause of the same problem

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2006, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,591
Posted By mark749s
its not flat is it Mine had new discs under...

its not flat is it

Mine had new discs under warranty at the 12000 mile service they were warped.

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2006, 22:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By mark749s
picked it up this afternoon. what a grand ride, I...

picked it up this afternoon. what a grand ride, I will be sorted once my legs have grown 4"

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 22:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By mark749s
I did love the bike. however It has had quite a...

I did love the bike. however It has had quite a few trips back to the dealer to be fixed, someone will buy the bike off them and i have done all the hard work. the bike will probly be grand from now...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 20:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By mark749s
749S no longer

I am now an ex Ducati owner, I today traded it in against a new Buell XB1200X.
I must admit though I did enjoy the duke when it was running
never mind you live and learn

all the best

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Aug-2006, 00:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Posted By mark749s
look at my other thread. I am now going to power...

look at my other thread.
I am now going to power wash it LOL

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Aug-2006, 00:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Posted By mark749s
the word from the dealer is that it was the power...

the word from the dealer is that it was the power commander that was causing the problem.
A new PC3 is being fitted
lets hope that sorts it for more than 1500 miles!!!!!!!!!

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Aug-2006, 23:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,777
Posted By mark749s
what is so special obout the helmet????

what is so special obout the helmet????
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jul-2006, 19:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Posted By mark749s
washing the beast

Seem to remember a post about whether to dry clean or hose pipe wash the bike.
I am now thinking that a hose pipe won't be coming near the engine bit.
I was thinking of spraying on muck-off and...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jul-2006, 23:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Posted By mark749s
It would be nice if they ran

EOB light on again popping and farting.
on its way back to dealer again!!

Mark
Forum: Tyres 02-Jul-2006, 22:46
Replies: 17
Views: 4,814
Posted By mark749s
I am on diable corsa's and running 2.1 front and...

I am on diable corsa's and running 2.1 front and 2.2 back.
Khu how is the "R" going
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jul-2006, 22:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By mark749s
I also used the section 8 set up, I don't think I...

I also used the section 8 set up, I don't think I am a bad rider but the multistra is miles easier to throw around and this should not be the case
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jul-2006, 17:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,894
Posted By mark749s
Suspension setup help

My 749s is in for the 12000 mile service and they have lent me a Multistrada 620. Man it goes where you point it and is rock steady and it gives you so much confidence, I am going round bends faster...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jun-2006, 15:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Posted By mark749s
I put mine on the abba stand and then use the...

I put mine on the abba stand and then use the front paddock stand to lift the front wheel - It aint going to fall off the abba stand!!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jun-2006, 21:53
Replies: 28
Views: 4,633
Posted By mark749s
They think I am a nutter at the Ducati shop but I...

They think I am a nutter at the Ducati shop but I bought the thing to ride, so ride on cause the second hand value will be poor with that sort of mileage on !!!!

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2006, 21:14
Replies: 28
Views: 4,633
Posted By mark749s
milage

my 749s is one today and belive it or not it has just done 12,000 miles
what sort of milage are you people doing

Mark
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2006, 00:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By mark749s
I'm watching with interest mark

I'm watching with interest

mark
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 21:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By mark749s
don't know ian I have not done it Mark

don't know ian
I have not done it

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 19:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By mark749s
been for another measure the thing I missed was...

been for another measure
the thing I missed was that the bars are mounted on a compound angle
Its looks as though they will point up but I have not calculated how much

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 17:40
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By mark749s
Nice one Rich I am considering all options. I...

Nice one Rich

I am considering all options.
I moved the footrest position from the furthest back to the furthest forward, that seemed to help slightly.

I would like to see some of the cyclecat bar...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 08:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By mark749s
yes i was looking at that as well Had a measure...

yes i was looking at that as well
Had a measure yesterday of the angles ect and it looks as though it would work ok.
The bars would nearly be parallel with the ground

I may well give it a go!!


Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2006, 22:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By mark749s
Bar risers

The 749S gives my neck some serious grief, saying that I have done 10,000 miles in 11 months.
Do the bar risers significantly improve the riding position or not?
If so which ones have you got?
any...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 18:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,889
Posted By mark749s
yes it is, where did you get the seat cowl from...

yes it is, where did you get the seat cowl from and what sort of wedge was it. presumabley if you wan't to take a pillion you just put the pillion seat back on?

Cheers

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 02:04
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By mark749s
I ran mine in by the book. did not venture over...

I ran mine in by the book. did not venture over 5000 for the first 600 and then built it ip to the 11000 over the next 900 miles mind you I have got the brecon beacons to play with

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 18:51
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By mark749s
what have cats got to do with it???????

what have cats got to do with it???????
Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2006, 18:45
Replies: 37
Views: 5,031
Posted By mark749s
welcome to the board enjoy the 749 I do mines a...

welcome to the board
enjoy the 749
I do

mines a gin and diet tonic

Mark
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-May-2006, 19:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By mark749s
i bought a 04 model 749S last june brand new...

i bought a 04 model 749S last june brand new today i have done 10010 miles yes ten thousand miles on it. Yes it has broken down a couple of times (I ride it in the wet!) but it has been fixed under...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2006, 09:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,493
Posted By mark749s
Mine soon warms up and the fan kicks in at 103...

Mine soon warms up and the fan kicks in at 103 C
open road temp is now around 72 C it was down to 67 C in the winter

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2006, 12:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,522
Posted By mark749s
looks well smart Daz I was just considering the...

looks well smart Daz
I was just considering the part that fits on instead of the pillion seat rather than the whole shooting match

Cheers

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 04-May-2006, 10:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,889
Posted By mark749s
Daz could you send me one as well please Ta Mark

Daz
could you send me one as well please

Ta
Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,581
Posted By mark749s
Nice one TF Just got back from a 170 miler round...

Nice one TF
Just got back from a 170 miler round south and mid wales. My neck is killing me!!!!!!

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2006, 23:05
Replies: 17
Views: 4,529
Posted By mark749s
Sorry mate I know how you feel, It happened to me...

Sorry mate I know how you feel, It happened to me as well last year.
gave the bike a wash last week ready for out today one problem was it was reluctant to start got it going it went for 6 miles then...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2006, 00:46
Replies: 7
Views: 2,040
Posted By mark749s
where abouts are you based, do you go to the...

where abouts are you based, do you go to the Riders meets at Bristol?
are we talking Bristol or Bridgwater
Bought mine from Bristol - Have had first class service

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2006, 00:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,458
Posted By mark749s
I think Alan ment this one, but the link has...

I think Alan ment this one, but the link has gone, can anyone who downloaded email it'

Mark

flemse

You need to get out and ride more!
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2006, 00:03
Replies: 48
Views: 9,650
Posted By mark749s
give us a clue!! then

give us a clue!! then
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2006, 21:12
Replies: 48
Views: 9,650
Posted By mark749s
6 or 5 then [Edited on 19-3-2006 by mark749s]

6 or 5 then

[Edited on 19-3-2006 by mark749s]
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2006, 00:55
Replies: 48
Views: 9,650
Posted By mark749s
I thought you guys might have a race it sounds...

I thought you guys might have a race
it sounds like you need one
and by the way i am slow
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2006, 00:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,357
Posted By mark749s
hey big red where did your clutch topic go?

where did it go, was it duc daz or what. it disapeared
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2006, 23:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,452
Posted By mark749s
just been up the shed for a measure could not...

just been up the shed for a measure
could not find the frigging tape anyhow
bike was 700mm wide (my best guess)
you would need 950mm when on side stand (again my best guess)

sorry for guessing

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2006, 00:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By mark749s
real player downloaded I aint deaf...

real player downloaded I aint deaf now:lol:
tx
Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Mar-2006, 23:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By mark749s
forgive my numptyness but how do you listen to a...

forgive my numptyness but how do you listen to a .3gp file??

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2006, 15:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,175
Posted By mark749s
yes that was me, definately allow a couple of...

yes that was me, definately allow a couple of hours to open it. :lol: I must say that it is the best, firmest and safe stand that I have ever had, The wife and kids are now happy because I am not...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2006, 22:25
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By mark749s
Daz It was £94.95 inc del and fittings for a 749...

Daz
It was £94.95 inc del and fittings for a 749 from the abba stand web site www.abbastands.co.uk

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Feb-2006, 23:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By mark749s
Khu When is the new beast going to be in Swansea...

Khu
When is the new beast going to be in Swansea then?
bet you can't wait

Mark
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Feb-2006, 22:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By mark749s
well suited with Abba stand

Bought myself an Abba stand, it arrived today. After the ordeal of opening the wrapping, I put it into action, well pleased and easy to use. Solid as a rock. If the front wheel has to come out it...
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