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| Originally Posted by 749er Why does everyone have a beef with the mirrors? I just dont see what the problem is or what the difference is between the 749/999 and other sports bikes I have ridden such as the ZX6R and the RSV1000R. yet only the 749/999 comes in for criticism in the press. |
I agree, my R6 mirrors were useless ! & UGLY unlike the 749R ones
just flick your elbow out when you need to, you can still hear sirens over a termig !!
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| Originally Posted by 749er Same about the fuel tank range.....its a sports bike not a tourer..... |
Buy a 749R ! bigger, nicer tank.....sorted !
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| Originally Posted by 749er Removing the panels from a 916 or 999 is a doddle in comparison with a ZX6R, which has 13 allen bolts per side.749/999 has 4 DZUS clips, 2 studs, 2 allen bolts and 4 half turn clips total. It takes all of 5 minutes to get both sides off. |
I once again, agree, the panels on my R come of real easy, the R6 took ages ,I'm sure there were more bolts in just the bellypan that the whole 749R fairing !
you could always velcro on all your panels to make it quicker !!! LOL
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| Originally Posted by 749er So come on give some credit where its due, Ducatis have some fantastic desgn features!! |
Design & style is one thing the Ducatis have in bucketloads !
748/9** vs 749/999 aesthetics arguements aside
they look better than any other bike
btw - I prefer mine !
and they make me grin when I ride 'em ! that's what's important isn't it ??