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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Nov-2006, 13:25
Replies: 60
Views: 18,573
Posted By gimpboy450
Hi all, my opinion is that its okay, just okay i...

Hi all, my opinion is that its okay, just okay i currently own a Ducati but if i were to spend circa 14K then it would have to be the MV F1000R as its less popular/better looking/better marque/higher...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 11:02
Replies: 25
Views: 4,583
Posted By gimpboy450
Anyone ever used MD Services for any type of...

Anyone ever used MD Services for any type of servicing including suspension set up?
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jul-2006, 11:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,651
Posted By gimpboy450
Okay will do thanks guys..

Okay will do thanks guys..
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jul-2006, 22:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,651
Posted By gimpboy450
Red light came on and did about 5 miles before...

Red light came on and did about 5 miles before putting £10 of the diesel!
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jul-2006, 21:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,651
Posted By gimpboy450
Red face Diesel

Okay, went to BP today and never again. Went to fill up and went straight for the BP ultimate which i thought would be good for the engine what i didnt realise is they use the same name for both...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2006, 08:50
Replies: 13
Views: 3,010
Posted By gimpboy450
Howdie, sounds pretty good these guys just one...

Howdie, sounds pretty good these guys just one small question what was the charge for the 4 hours rolling road/set up/cutom map?

Also derek/dave just become a dsc member and looking to hook up...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 10:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,206
Posted By gimpboy450
Brake Pads

Can anyone reccomend a particular make and model of brake pads for the front of 749 2003. I had brembo pads on there that were okay but was wandering if there are any better ones.. I have seen EBC...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 13:00
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By gimpboy450
thanks wylie 1, but there are more than 1 relays...

thanks wylie 1, but there are more than 1 relays behind the battery anyone know exactly which one and how to distinguish??
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 08:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
Posted By gimpboy450
Anyone know exact whearabouts the fuel relay is...

Anyone know exact whearabouts the fuel relay is located?
Forum: Tyres 24-Apr-2006, 16:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,496
Posted By gimpboy450
Yes I think your pressures are way too high...

Yes I think your pressures are way too high depends which bike you have but the Qualifiers for a 749 are 30psi at the front and 31psi at the rear.

I think the more the tyre is pionty then the better...
Forum: Tyres 24-Apr-2006, 11:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,496
Posted By gimpboy450
Dunlop Qualifiers

Just been down to Micheldever tyres and the guy there has persuaded me to buy some Dunlop Qualifiers as he said they are new(replacements for the 208) and better than the current crop of tyres.

Got...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 20:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,761
Posted By gimpboy450
Very true carbon 749, i'll give them a twinkle...

Very true carbon 749, i'll give them a twinkle during the week, cheers
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 19:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,761
Posted By gimpboy450
QB Carbon look really good but also very...

QB Carbon look really good but also very expensive by the looks of things, anyone with any other reccomendations??
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 17:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,761
Posted By gimpboy450
track day fairing panels

Hi,

Anyone got a source for decent track day fairing panels(ie ones that line up properly and have the brackets on the back)and also the seat unit as well?

cheers

marco
Forum: Tyres 21-Apr-2006, 09:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,066
Posted By gimpboy450
I have just come back from Spain with 3 days on ...

I have just come back from Spain with 3 days on track with those exact tyres and they were much better than road tyres much more grip/better braking great tyres just a shame you cant use them on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2006, 23:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By gimpboy450
All i can say is very poor design by ducati, no...

All i can say is very poor design by ducati, no real suprise there! Unlike Japy's which would have a threaded instert in the swing are for cotton reels, poooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2006, 21:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By gimpboy450
Its a 749 on a 2003, couldnt put it on the rear...

Its a 749 on a 2003, couldnt put it on the rear stand because i wanted to take the rear wheel off but couldnt because the bobbins run through the axle so left it on the front only.

So now until I...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2006, 21:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By gimpboy450
Paddock stands and bobins

Right, I have had it up to here with these effing paddock stands last night went to change the front wheel putthe bike on a Harris universal front paddock stand, come back today and the bikes on its...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Mar-2006, 11:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By gimpboy450
Read the link but still am confussed as to...

Read the link but still am confussed as to whether to get the lightened flywheel as I'm getting a slipper clutch so this should remove some of the negative effects of having a lightweight flywheel(ie...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2006, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,280
Posted By gimpboy450
I shall investigate the problem and see what...

I shall investigate the problem and see what happens. cheers
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2006, 09:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,280
Posted By gimpboy450
Steering damper turning/acceleration?

Got an ohlins steering damper on a 749 2003 and when you turn to full lock on either side it makes the bike accelerate which obviously is very dangerous, has anyone come across this if any answers...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 20:55
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
I have to check out the article, although I'm...

I have to check out the article, although I'm really only intersted in magnesium as I have had to many friends have problems with buckling and tire changing on the carbon wheels so not sure if the...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 19:02
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
Andy not sure if the 999r get the magnesium...

Andy not sure if the 999r get the magnesium wheels from what i have look at they come with aluminium forged which are only about 1kg less than stock which arent the same as the magnessium wheels....
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 18:54
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
cheers carbon 749, i have done already what you...

cheers carbon 749, i have done already what you have suggest and now want more!!! but before i start spending money i just wanted to check with people that had done the mods already t see which were...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 18:42
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
Thanks for all your feedback but have any of you...

Thanks for all your feedback but have any of you any of the above modifications to your bikes or are these just opinoins from what has been read?

From what i understand putting magnesium wheels on...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 13:13
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
Anyone who has been in the same position or who...

Anyone who has been in the same position or who has had any experience of what effect and benefits these and other mods that havent been mentioned would have please feel free to reply, happ new year...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jan-2006, 00:37
Replies: 21
Views: 2,995
Posted By gimpboy450
Upgrades

Got a 749 with full titanium system and power commander but was looking to see what was the next best value for money upgrade from the following:

1) Magnessium Wheels
2) Lightened Flywheel
3)...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Dec-2005, 09:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,751
Posted By gimpboy450
Cheers Jon, What time of year did you head out...

Cheers Jon, What time of year did you head out when it snowed??
Dont mind the lack of facilities as long as the weather is good!
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Dec-2005, 22:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,751
Posted By gimpboy450
Weather is always going to be the decider but hey...

Weather is always going to be the decider but hey if it rains we'll just have to end up in the bar!! Good luck at jerez, my brother went 2 years ago and loved it!!
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Dec-2005, 22:13
Replies: 17
Views: 2,751
Posted By gimpboy450
Rained, for christ sakes dont say that I'm going...

Rained, for christ sakes dont say that I'm going over there to get warm tyres and dry circuits!!! What a night mare i thought it was supposed to never rain out there??:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Dec-2005, 22:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,751
Posted By gimpboy450
Cartegna 2006

Hi all,

Thank the lord there is a god we've(me and 4 mates) have book to go to Cartegna in April 2006 for 5 days of track racing with focused. Anyone else heading on out there next year??

Never...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Sep-2005, 09:58
Replies: 38
Views: 3,904
Posted By gimpboy450
NEW SLIPPER CLUTCH FROM ATCORSE FOR ALL DUCATI...

NEW SLIPPER CLUTCH FROM ATCORSE FOR ALL DUCATI SUPERBIKES WITH DRY CLUTCH. FROM 748 TO THE LATEST 999 ALL MONSTER MODELS AND MULTISTRADA.

THIS RACE SPECS SLIPPER CLUTCH IS ENTIRELY MADE IN ERGAL...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Sep-2005, 18:01
Replies: 38
Views: 3,904
Posted By gimpboy450
Lets try again!! Anyone bought or used a ATCORSE...

Lets try again!! Anyone bought or used a ATCORSE slipper clutch, came accross them but wasn't sure how good they are??/
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Sep-2005, 18:27
Replies: 38
Views: 3,904
Posted By gimpboy450
Slipper clutch

Anyone bought or used a ATCORSE slipper clutch, came accross them but wasn't sure how good they are??/
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2005, 10:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By gimpboy450
:burn: No no no, Harris stand cant beat...

:burn:
No no no, Harris stand cant beat them
http://www.harris-performance.com/

PS Why would you want your 12 year old touching your Duc?
I know i wouldn't!!!:sing:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Aug-2005, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,158
Posted By gimpboy450
Rolling Road and Custom Map

Anyone used Moto Rapido for Suspension set up before? What are they like?

Also where's the nearest Dynocenter around either Andover or Woking? I have recently recieved a Power commander and want to...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Aug-2005, 13:26
Replies: 12
Views: 1,773
Posted By gimpboy450
Thanks all of you its been quite an education, I...

Thanks all of you its been quite an education, I think I have a 41 tooth rear sprocket and a gold chain(still have to check) its quite nice cos it makes the front lift off quite nicely so might stick...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2005, 23:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,773
Posted By gimpboy450
Thanks guys, I need to look to see what rear cogs...

Thanks guys, I need to look to see what rear cogs I have on there already and go from there, might even go back to standard gearing!
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2005, 22:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,773
Posted By gimpboy450
Also does anyone know of someone to Move a...

Also does anyone know of someone to Move a Datatool System 3 from a Honda CBR 600RR to my Ducati in the surrey area??
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Aug-2005, 21:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,773
Posted By gimpboy450
Gearing

Hi all,

Not sure what the standard gearing is on a 2003 749 as the one I bought has been downgeared. So whose gona surprise me with there in depth knowledge of teeth on the front and rear sprockect...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2005, 08:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,441
Posted By gimpboy450
can anyone help? How do you perform a TPS reset...

can anyone help? How do you perform a TPS reset procedure?
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Aug-2005, 20:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,441
Posted By gimpboy450
chip removal

to carry out a new TPS reset procedure'

How do you perform this TPS reset??/
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 17:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By gimpboy450
thanks jpm, whilst I understand if its been used...

thanks jpm,

whilst I understand if its been used once on another bike it cant be used again apparently.However this is a new ECU, is this normal and does it need programming to my specific...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 17:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By gimpboy450
ECU Problem

Hi all

I have bought a Termi 50mm System for mi 749.Once I had fitted everything on the bike ie ECU/Air filters etc went to turn the key and the lights come on but the starter motor doesnt kick in....
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 17:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By gimpboy450
Cheers buddy, if you fit everything without the...

Cheers buddy, if you fit everything without the CO2 setup will it work okay?
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 16:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By gimpboy450
Termi fitting

Just bought a new 50mm Termi System with Air Filter and CPU thingy. I can probably fit everything myself but was just wandering why it needs any setting up at a specialist? I thought its a bolt on...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 13:52
Replies: 23
Views: 2,906
Posted By gimpboy450
Thanks twinfans

Thanks twinfans
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2005, 09:44
Replies: 23
Views: 2,906
Posted By gimpboy450
I also am looking at a Termi new but a full...

I also am looking at a Termi new but a full system 50mm for my 749BIP 2003 can anyone confirm that this one on the DP Manchester site is the right one for y year and model? Part No....
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