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Forum: 999 / 749 23-Nov-2006, 19:50
Replies: 51
Views: 11,758
Posted By ricco749s
where it all went wrong was when Massimo...

where it all went wrong was when Massimo Tamburini went to MV and built undoubtedly the prettiest motorcyle ever mass produced, the MV Agusta F4...shame about the under powered engine and the dodgy...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2006, 19:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,035
Posted By ricco749s
worrying about (not) carrying a pillion - that's...

worrying about (not) carrying a pillion - that's no excuse!
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2006, 20:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,863
Posted By ricco749s
Lets face it, if bikes were bought entirely on...

Lets face it, if bikes were bought entirely on looks alone, as some people seem to favour, we should/would all be buying the next real Tamburini designed Ducati, the MV Augusta F4. Thankfully, not...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By ricco749s
Cool Good...so we can now look forward to seeing your...

Good...so we can now look forward to seeing your dirty henley water flowing through our fair canton in due course...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Oct-2006, 19:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By ricco749s
Red face No silly, its found on wenches that talk...it's...

No silly, its found on wenches that talk...it's obvious, isn't it?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Oct-2006, 21:52
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By ricco749s
Talking |I thought adjusting saddle heights on bicycles...

|I thought adjusting saddle heights on bicycles is normally pretty straightforward? Deposit should be Ok, I guess?
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Oct-2006, 22:04
Replies: 22
Views: 3,765
Posted By ricco749s
Cool I'm sure there's a witty answer to the cover...

I'm sure there's a witty answer to the cover question, but after an interesting night off Newhaven listening the ferry's entire crockery collection steadily being reduced to splinters, a flash storm...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2006, 18:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,092
Posted By ricco749s
Same with my 999r...I in fact spoke with Moto...

Same with my 999r...I in fact spoke with Moto Rapido only yesterday about the problem - my rev limiter appears to be kicking in at under 9thou and Ben there tells me it should be coming in at around...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 20:30
Replies: 48
Views: 9,527
Posted By ricco749s
That will be February 2009 if previous new model...

That will be February 2009 if previous new model launches are anything to go by?
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Aug-2006, 22:05
Replies: 41
Views: 10,473
Posted By ricco749s
Great format - the 2 days allowed a pretty...

Great format - the 2 days allowed a pretty relaxed approch to missing the odd session, greatly contributing to the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Would strongly support CK's suggestion for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 01:29
Replies: 101
Views: 80,227
Posted By ricco749s
and a semi-erotic, stretchy red cover and paddock...

and a semi-erotic, stretchy red cover and paddock stand, and without the clutch problems and the regular return to the spanner man to have the cutting-out problem sorted...again. Still seems like an...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 01:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By ricco749s
Paul - I'd go with Clint's view on the 2004 999r...

Paul - I'd go with Clint's view on the 2004 999r probably being the best value/best buy - this year saw the introduction of the revised black alloy swing arm, pushed out more bhp (about 130 claimed,...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Aug-2006, 12:23
Replies: 109
Views: 39,677
Posted By ricco749s
Have paid and will be there to chase webby round...

Have paid and will be there to chase webby round on his smokey, oily, hooligan machine...Richard
Forum: New User Introductions 07-Jul-2006, 18:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,762
Posted By ricco749s
Just received a couple of weeks ago same full...

Just received a couple of weeks ago same full body kit from QB for my 999r, but yet to find the hours to sort and fit it, fearing the worst...nothing happens easily or quickly when working on...one...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 18:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,783
Posted By ricco749s
Recommend you talk to Ian at QB Carbon on 01949...

Recommend you talk to Ian at QB Carbon on 01949 845172. I'm currently awaiting delivery of side panels, nose cone, seat unit & belly pan for my 999r from QB, with their price being similarly...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2006, 18:00
Replies: 181
Views: 34,002
Posted By ricco749s
Distinct whiff of heavy negativity entwined in...

Distinct whiff of heavy negativity entwined in this lot. So, something positive...

Did Levels 1 & 2 a few years ago at Brands and for me, it was one of the most enlightening thing I've ever done on...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:53
Replies: 20
Views: 5,354
Posted By ricco749s
strongly recommend you get the suspension...

strongly recommend you get the suspension properly set up including raising the rear ride height - the standard ducati settings, certainly on the '03 749s, can be readily improved. Certainly the...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 22:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,882
Posted By ricco749s
Pretty impressive list, but surprised not to see...

Pretty impressive list, but surprised not to see replacement V piece with integral mesh cover to protect oil cooler - maybe just not on list? I want to replace mine ('04 999r) for this reason. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 28-Feb-2006, 22:52
Replies: 22
Views: 3,529
Posted By ricco749s
Can't wait to see the SPS littered with tasteful...

Can't wait to see the SPS littered with tasteful decals next time we see you Chris?
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2006, 19:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,178
Posted By ricco749s
JIminy - looks like JPM was supplied with the...

JIminy - looks like JPM was supplied with the wrong stand? My 04 999r came supplied with a grey Ducati Performance stand to fit the bobbins already fitted, presumably due to the fact that the new...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2006, 16:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By ricco749s
nobody responded to the question so...a bit late...

nobody responded to the question so...a bit late but...'03 749s same engine/bhp as standard 749bip, but superior suspension etc. This didn't impress the buying public (except the original owner of...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2006, 21:13
Replies: 18
Views: 1,681
Posted By ricco749s
05/06 749 same price/same spec....I was told by...

05/06 749 same price/same spec....I was told by Ducati UK at the NEC last November, although the 06 model comes in gloss black whilst (I think) the yellow finish has been dropped...however, Ducati...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2006, 20:25
Replies: 18
Views: 1,681
Posted By ricco749s
Nick - personally, I believe the big point on the...

Nick - personally, I believe the big point on the 999 v 749 issue is money rather than performance - I currently have both although am planning to offload the 749s as soon as the sun starts to appear...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Feb-2006, 22:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,274
Posted By ricco749s
Best possible intro to track riding...I did...

Best possible intro to track riding...I did levels 1 & 2 at brands a few years ago and can't remember anybody binning it during the entire 2 days..certainly very few..and it was excellent, very...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2006, 22:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,639
Posted By ricco749s
Entirely subscribe to Andyb's & JPM advice,...

Entirely subscribe to Andyb's & JPM advice, but thought I would throw in the fact that I fitted a pre-mapped Power Commander III to my '03 749s when fitting second-hand termi system (as you probably...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By ricco749s
thanks carbon.. bought some stuff from QB for a...

thanks carbon.. bought some stuff from QB for a 748 a few years ago and it was good, and more importantly fitted straight on without drama...will talk to them
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 18:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By ricco749s
Thanks Nelly and JPM - will give those...

Thanks Nelly and JPM - will give those suggestions a call..Richard.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 16:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,609
Posted By ricco749s
Thanks..my '03 749s has an on/off switch and I...

Thanks..my '03 749s has an on/off switch and I know that the only previous owner didn't modify it, so maybe all post '03 749/999's have the same silly arrangement?? I personally like to have the...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 15:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By ricco749s
999r Track Day Bodywork

Any recommendations? Have been quoted a very expensive £625+VAT by Pro-twins for front & side panels, seat and belly pan, and a much more reasonable £373+VAT excluding seat unit by MAD Composites...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 15:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,609
Posted By ricco749s
999r HEADLIGHT SWITCH?

Just acquired an '04 999r with the Volvo-like headlight arrangement, with headlight on/off switch blanked off & dipped beam permanantly on (other than when starting). Would appreciate advice on...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2006, 22:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By ricco749s
Congrats..followed your on-site...

Congrats..followed your on-site offers/negotiations with much amusement..glad you found something in the end - I'm on my 10th ducati and, without fail, have always made it the priority modification...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2006, 22:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,281
Posted By ricco749s
Congrats..followed your on-site...

Congrats..followed your on-site offers/negotiations with much amusement..glad you found something in the end - I'm on my 10th ducati and, without fail, have always made it the priority modification...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 07-Oct-2005, 21:42
Replies: 106
Views: 22,837
Posted By ricco749s
Its all been said already, but this is...

Its all been said already, but this is principally for Ruth's benefit as I stand accused of never posting (hey, about 8 in 5yrs is pretty productive, isn't it?), really great day, & having ridden in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 09-Jul-2005, 22:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,280
Posted By ricco749s
see you there...its going to be hottt..

see you there...its going to be hottt..
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