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Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2013, 11:33
Replies: 2
Views: 8,931
Posted By mileypau
My weekend !

Saturday - bike warmed up in garage, couple hundred yards to main road, accelerating away from junction, bike died. Coasted to road side. Turning over, no sign of firing up.

Neighbour cycled up -...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2013, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 8,931
Posted By mileypau
999 Fuel Pump Relay - tricky little problem

Short post then I'll add to it - wrote a long piece and it failed to post. Lost it !!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2013, 14:45
Replies: 2
Views: 2,979
Posted By mileypau
USA Subframes

I bought one last summer....

No problems altho' not been riding through the winter.

My subframe broke at a track day (2005 999s). Complained to Ducati. No joy. Needed to replace and couldnt find a...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2013, 14:34
Replies: 16
Views: 5,981
Posted By mileypau
Sub frames

Was that recently?

I didnt get any joy....bought one from the USA. Better design of bracing. Also set up the exhaust so it isnt 'hanging' off the frame. So far no more breaks. But i do have the bits...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2012, 23:11
Replies: 2
Views: 2,296
Posted By mileypau
Any update...? Interested in some of the bits

Any update...?

Interested in some of the bits
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jul-2012, 22:57
Replies: 16
Views: 5,981
Posted By mileypau
Old thread...old problem....I got it. 2005 sub...

Old thread...old problem....I got it.

2005 sub frame snapped both sides - never had panniers or extra load. Snapped behind where I sit. Noticed at track day today as exhaust moving around.Other 999s...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 07-Jul-2012, 15:47
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
was there on Wednesday for a Performance Plus...

was there on Wednesday for a Performance Plus course - Lincs Police - it chucked down for much of the day. Barn was awash, a regular river across the line. Learned loads though in smooth and precise....
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 17:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
Posted By mileypau
Cheers Chris.....and Ian for that matter....

Cheers Chris.....and Ian for that matter. Recycling of bits....project goes green :D

Paul
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 10:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
Posted By mileypau
And last of the shopping for now....have bought a...

And last of the shopping for now....have bought a 749r tank and new carbon tank pad. Gains me a whole 3 litres..... Will be interested to see how it changes the look of the bike. It is tricky to see...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-May-2012, 10:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,202
Posted By mileypau
With my limited experience, no whine and er no...

With my limited experience, no whine and er no orange lights staying on.

More tech' able guys on this site than me.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Apr-2012, 16:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
Posted By mileypau
Good point...I'm the newbie...what is the...

Good point...I'm the newbie...what is the obsession with open clutches?
I guess it mimics the racers, that run with no covers?
In terms of this one, the half vs full makes no difference - it's...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2012, 15:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,646
Posted By mileypau
999s modest tweaks to make even more perfect

Uh oh...the bug has well and truly been caught.

As an outright newbie to Ducati, I've been pretty blown away by my 999s. A bike that is really living up to what I hoped. It started out with some...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 19-Apr-2012, 10:44
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
Well up for this now .... Got my first taste of...

Well up for this now .... Got my first taste of what my bike can do on Tuesday at the Bike Magazine day at Cadwell.

Torrential rain (and some work to do in the morning) meant I got there just in...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Apr-2012, 21:00
Replies: 5
Views: 5,878
Posted By mileypau
all clear at Cadwell again today........ Panigale...

all clear at Cadwell again today........ Panigale on standard exhaust however was re-tested. Didn't sound that loud (or impressive....more whirring than booming)

Paul
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 17-Apr-2012, 20:58
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By mileypau
I love my bike...

....first chance to properly ride it today, at Cadwell.

Wet start so the poor thing is filthier than it has been its entire life.

Sessions dryish pre-lunch then sunny all afternoon. Handling is so...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Apr-2012, 14:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,232
Posted By mileypau
Thanks

Cheers mate....all makes sense.

I've got the mono seat unit on it.....Bip' in bubble wrap on the shelf.

Tank swop this weekend...

Paul
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 12-Apr-2012, 14:09
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By mileypau
Oulton historic...

I have been around Oulton once...circa 1989, Performance Bikes 'Rich *******s Frenzy'. I had a new ZXR 750 H1....wasn't rich by any means. Bimota and Norton had trade displays....

Check this...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Apr-2012, 12:34
Replies: 5
Views: 5,878
Posted By mileypau
worth knowing - they are a bit over zealous at...

worth knowing - they are a bit over zealous at Snett then? or need to calibrate their meter?

Paul
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 11-Apr-2012, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By mileypau
I'll see you at that one then........same reason...

I'll see you at that one then........same reason Brands isn't a track i've ever been to.

Well served here in Lincs/Notts with Donington, Mallory and Cadwell

Paul
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Apr-2012, 11:06
Replies: 5
Views: 5,878
Posted By mileypau
Bike Magazine - Cadwell 17th April

Hi

just to say hi and is anyone going to this event?.....early season chance to get to know my new bike a bit better away from speed limits. Fingers crossed April showers hold off.

It's one of the...
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 11-Apr-2012, 11:02
Replies: 6
Views: 3,457
Posted By mileypau
Bike Magazine Day at Cadwell, 17th April

Hi

just to say hi and is anyone going to this event?.....early season chance to get to know my new bike a bit better away from speed limits. Fingers crossed April showers hold off.

It's one of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2012, 10:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,232
Posted By mileypau
Thanks Putney for the answers so far....I now...

Thanks Putney for the answers so far....I now feel £900 richer as I paid £400 for it...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Apr-2012, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,232
Posted By mileypau
Basic Fuel Tank Questions

let the modifying begin.....

Bearing in mind I've not touched my bike yet with spanners, thought I'd ask first.

I've picked up a 749R tank. I believe it to be over 20 litres vs the standard 15.5 on...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2012, 16:49
Replies: 11
Views: 5,656
Posted By mileypau
Probably too late for this thread question -...

Probably too late for this thread question - cover and pressure plate.

Rizoma.
Forum: New User Introductions 12-Mar-2012, 16:13
Replies: 11
Views: 4,410
Posted By mileypau
Hi mate well the weather arrived - hope you were...

Hi mate

well the weather arrived - hope you were picking her up this weekend.

I am about two weeks ahead of you in the Ducati experience. First proper ride this weekend - and I am re-learning...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Mar-2012, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 2,934
Posted By mileypau
Hi Cobbett just talking to Mike. He hasn't done...

Hi Cobbett

just talking to Mike. He hasn't done one for a 999 as the clearance radiator to bodywork is quite tight. If there is a bit of flex then it could be possible.

Gonna get some cardboard and...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 17:19
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
Booked....thanks for all the tips. See you all...

Booked....thanks for all the tips.

See you all soon enough......

Paul
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2012, 17:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,934
Posted By mileypau
cheers mate not even had the bike a week yet, so...

cheers mate

not even had the bike a week yet, so will poke around under the fairing this weekend and see what's what. Home made might be the way to go

Paul
Forum: New User Introductions 02-Mar-2012, 17:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,392
Posted By mileypau
Bionicle No it wasn't me but v. close. I picked...

Bionicle

No it wasn't me but v. close. I picked the bike up Sat late morning and shot down the A46 to Newark to catch a mate there (well show off really) before home. I am near Caythorpe so often go...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 11:47
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
Thanks guys

...appreciated....see you there.

Been round Cadwell once before on the K******i :D Performance Bikes '90s evening a couple of years back.

Lots rave about it as a track, but to be honest the...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 11:29
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
....oh and noise testing of course

.....999s with Termi. Will it pass?

ta

Paul
Forum: New User Introductions 02-Mar-2012, 11:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,392
Posted By mileypau
Pics..

thanks for the tip Chris..... have posted a question on that thread.

Managed to add some pics now (I think)

Paul
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Mar-2012, 11:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,934
Posted By mileypau
Radiator Guard

Hi guys

any advice on maker/source of a decent radiator guard. There seem to be loads on eBay. After a quality item....

....a lot of stone chip on the Lincs roads after the spring thaw :(...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Mar-2012, 10:52
Replies: 58
Views: 21,160
Posted By mileypau
Honest view

Hi guys

newbie Ducati owner...... How nuts are these track days? And are the groups respected?

I'm coming at it from the other perspective - I'm only interested in building my knowledge of my new...
Forum: New User Introductions 27-Feb-2012, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,392
Posted By mileypau
Newbie intro'

Hi all

snuck out in the spring weather break at the weekend to pick up my first Ducati.....fresh MOT and belts from Moto Italia in Lincoln. Terry was like a proud Dad; take it easy, wash off the...
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