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Forum: Shazaam! on Chassis and Suspension 30-Dec-2006, 23:30
Replies: 8
Views: 12,402
Posted By tricky
Out of interest how does the bike feel now with...

Out of interest how does the bike feel now with the damper? I've got a dark and considered the damper option.

Cheers, Tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Dec-2006, 23:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,103
Posted By tricky
Out of interest how does the bike feel now with...

Out of interest how does the bike feel now with the damper? I've got a dark and considered the damper option.

Cheers, Tricky.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 00:48
Replies: 20
Views: 6,193
Posted By tricky
sweet! something else to upset my wallet. As...

sweet!
something else to upset my wallet.

As Andy from little britain would say "I want that one."
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2006, 20:54
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By tricky
I did the same with...

I did the same with mine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p22vHNfyVfk
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jun-2006, 00:06
Replies: 21
Views: 3,758
Posted By tricky
I've never pushed more than 15mile with it on....

I've never pushed more than 15mile with it on. Someone must have pushed it to the limit and had to phone a friend. Come on own up and let us know how far you got.

Tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2006, 22:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By tricky
If you look at the little tank from the left hand...

If you look at the little tank from the left hand side of the bike you will see it has some level markers on it. The coolant should be between the 2 markers.


Its a bit awkward to see, you sort of...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 17:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,336
Posted By tricky
HELP ! Imobiliser problem

I wonder if anyone can help me out at all. I went to go out this weekend and meet up with Ray and the Yorkshire region. So got up nice and early made sure the bike was fine and went to fill up with...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Apr-2006, 21:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,529
Posted By tricky
I've had that go on me, apparently the...

I've had that go on me, apparently the connections on the relay were corroded.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Feb-2006, 16:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,371
Posted By tricky
Youll need to attack the one in the pipe also....

Youll need to attack the one in the pipe also. Not sure what the process is for that. Maybe its a cut and re-join job. The cat is right in the bend near the pegs.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 21:12
Replies: 32
Views: 4,394
Posted By tricky
I think someone has been drinking too much peroni...

I think someone has been drinking too much peroni at that design shop.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Dec-2005, 16:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By tricky
I've done the change over on a 749. So cant give...

I've done the change over on a 749. So cant give you much info reguard 748 specifics but the indicator flashing to fast can be sorted with a load resistor. Most of the sites selling LED kits will...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Nov-2005, 00:44
Replies: 27
Views: 5,043
Posted By tricky
You on the peroni's again ?

You on the peroni's again ?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Nov-2005, 15:43
Replies: 32
Views: 4,441
Posted By tricky
I used to optimax in a Zx9r and never noticed...

I used to optimax in a Zx9r and never noticed much difference may give it another go in the ducati.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2005, 15:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,428
Posted By tricky
I can usually get over 100 before the light comes...

I can usually get over 100 before the light comes on, once pushed it to 130 on a tank.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Oct-2005, 17:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By tricky
I've got DT-1's in mine. I've not had the bike...

I've got DT-1's in mine. I've not had the bike back on the dyno yet to see how much difference the filter and PCIII have made.

tricky.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2005, 21:36
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By tricky
I had a ride on a RSVR haga rep recently and to...

I had a ride on a RSVR haga rep recently and to be honest I prefer my 749. I felt really on top of the aprillia rather than part of it which I get from the ducati. I didnt ride the bike for long so...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Oct-2005, 22:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,373
Posted By tricky
I've not seen them for real yet. After seeing the...

I've not seen them for real yet. After seeing the first pictures I thought they were awful, but I think they are slowly growing on me. Will have to see, if the weather is good this weekend I might...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,878
Posted By tricky
Nice touch, like it.

Nice touch, like it.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 20:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,391
Posted By tricky
I've always fancied having an helmet with an evil...

I've always fancied having an helmet with an evil theme to it. Something like a skeleton and you can keep the colour usage to a minimum.

something like...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 01:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By tricky
I've suffered similar problems. I found the stall...

I've suffered similar problems. I found the stall most common if I come to a stop quick and just shut the throttle off. I've adjusted my riding style and just blip the throttle as I've pulled the...
Forum: 851 / 888 14-Oct-2005, 00:00
Replies: 40
Views: 7,214
Posted By tricky
I was warned to stay away from people like you...

I was warned to stay away from people like you :frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 02:39
Replies: 30
Views: 2,907
Posted By tricky
[quote]Originally posted by ace How do you...

[quote]Originally posted by ace


How do you squeeze your hand down to get at your toolkit ?

BTW I like the look.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Oct-2005, 20:59
Replies: 36
Views: 5,365
Posted By tricky
Hope all is going well :) I once had a spill with...

Hope all is going well :)
I once had a spill with my girfriend on the back, she didnt go home to her mums for 3 days till her limp had gone :)

Mums just dont like bikes, I think there faces are...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By tricky
Imobiliser flashing led

Has any one noticed if the imobiler/rev limit led stops flashing if the bike hasnt had the iginition switched on for a few days ? Is it the cpu going into a sleep mode to conserve power.

Cheers,...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2005, 23:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,711
Posted By tricky
The lean is much greater than most jap bikes....

The lean is much greater than most jap bikes. Always feels a little bit worrying when your leaning the bike over onto the stand from the right hand side, u start thinking is the stand down ?
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2005, 00:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,913
Posted By tricky
I think its easier for an Alcy to kick the booze...

I think its easier for an Alcy to kick the booze than it is to stop spending on dukes.

They'll be some new sessions at the priory soon for it :)
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 11:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By tricky
Looking excellent, but I suppose I should say...

Looking excellent, but I suppose I should say that I have the same seat unit :)

The paint job is great, can we see the whole bike ?
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Sep-2005, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By tricky
Was it on the lower pipe from the radiator on the...

Was it on the lower pipe from the radiator on the left hand side of the bike ?

I just replaced the jubilee clips and problem solved.

Rich.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Sep-2005, 12:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By tricky
Cheers Domski That was just the sort of comment...

Cheers Domski

That was just the sort of comment I was looking for, time for a nice new Arai and custom paint job and a bank robbery to support it.

I was finding it hard to believe that a lid can be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Sep-2005, 23:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By tricky
My folks neighbour works for a Non Destructive...

My folks neighbour works for a Non Destructive Testing firm, I could ask him if they can check the wheel over if you want ?

Drop us a U2U if interested.

Rich.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2005, 22:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By tricky
The AGV looks well. Has anyone had a custom...

The AGV looks well.

Has anyone had a custom paint job done ? does that work out cheaper than buying a new lid if its just a change in look your after ?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Sep-2005, 21:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,123
Posted By tricky
Caberg Helmets

Anyone had any experience with Caberg lids ? Im considering getting a Caberg Brutus or V2.

In the past I've had a Suomy Gunwind and present lid is a Arai Quantum F. I've now seen a Caberg lid which...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 17:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
Posted By tricky
I've swapped my can and the bike runs a fair bit...

I've swapped my can and the bike runs a fair bit cooler. You can even touch the can after a long run and not leave half your skin on it.

Im not running a termi though, I've got one of the racefit...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Aug-2005, 19:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,325
Posted By tricky
I've run a cable up the frame from the battery...

I've run a cable up the frame from the battery and used the connectors supplied with the charger so there is no need to remove the fairing. The extension is just tie wrapped to the frame near the top...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2005, 18:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,519
Posted By tricky
I had the same trouble last weekend. I ended up...

I had the same trouble last weekend. I ended up using some washers as spacers in between the subframe and backend of the exhaust to align it better.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 17:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By tricky
Do a search on ebay. I got a replacement for 12...

Do a search on ebay. I got a replacement for 12 quid, brand new. Cant remember which seller it was but they have loads of duke spares.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jul-2005, 23:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,373
Posted By tricky
My 749 used to chuck coolant out everynow then, I...

My 749 used to chuck coolant out everynow then, I traced it down to a bad seal on one of the pipes on the left hand side to the radiator. All I did was replace the hoseclips with some a bit better...
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 14-Jul-2005, 22:21
Replies: 22
Views: 7,198
Posted By tricky
I'll second that. I've got a netgear d834g and...

I'll second that. I've got a netgear d834g and its in constant use as I route a live web, streaming and email server through it. Never had any major problems with it.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2005, 15:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By tricky
I had a similar problem with my seat unit, I just...

I had a similar problem with my seat unit, I just drilled the holes in it so you can poke the allan key through to the bolt.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2005, 00:40
Replies: 32
Views: 4,424
Posted By tricky
I mean timing, you can go so far with the fuel...

I mean timing, you can go so far with the fuel mapping but then to get more performance I believe you have to start playing with timing. Although I believe dynojet are releasing plug-in ignition...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Jul-2005, 00:12
Replies: 32
Views: 4,424
Posted By tricky
you can download maps from the power commander...

you can download maps from the power commander website www.dynojet.com. Im not up on this sort of thing but the chip may be a better solution because that allows ignition adjustment aswell as...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jul-2005, 02:15
Replies: 19
Views: 1,716
Posted By tricky
Welcome! You'll not look back and you will see...

Welcome!

You'll not look back and you will see your wallet start to rapidly empty as you see more and more bits to bolt on. :)

Tricky
749 Dark owner totally hooked and wanting an R model now
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Jul-2005, 18:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By tricky
Didnt know about it, but if the weather is ok. I...

Didnt know about it, but if the weather is ok. I might head out that way.
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jul-2005, 00:05
Replies: 14
Views: 1,691
Posted By tricky
The high beam does have quite a cirular look to...

The high beam does have quite a cirular look to it, may be ducati should have put a stripe across it. It would have been like the batman logo in the sky but ducati. :)
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jun-2005, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By tricky
try busters accessories. I got one for mine from...

try busters accessories. I got one for mine from there. However it is a clear one.
http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jun-2005, 15:15
Replies: 14
Views: 1,691
Posted By tricky
The lights work, thats all Im bothered about. You...

The lights work, thats all Im bothered about. You can see enough. I wouldnt use the lights as a decider on buying the bike.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jun-2005, 16:39
Replies: 26
Views: 3,608
Posted By tricky
I've got the managed start but my tool kit didnt...

I've got the managed start but my tool kit didnt come with a torx driver. Maybe that was the trade off.

Wasnt the managed start only introduced on the 2004 model ?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2005, 00:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,031
Posted By tricky
The recommended location from dynojet is to stick...

The recommended location from dynojet is to stick the power commander onto the battery with the little bits of velcro provided. The lead out of the pc then runs under the airbox and round to the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Jun-2005, 01:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By tricky
Custom Power Commander Maps

Can anyone tell me how much it will roughly cost to have a custom powercommander map done ?


Cheers, Tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jun-2005, 18:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,911
Posted By tricky
Dilema

I've got the 749 stripped down at the moment waiting to fit a new can. I've converted my bp to a mono, but the missus has spotted the old bp seat unit in the garage and has inclined that it should go...
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