Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Silly question on 999 front light..

[Brogins]

..which is always turn on..
Is tape OK for track days or is going to melt with consequential mess on the nose fairing??
It is better to disconnect the electric connection??
Thanks
fabio

[JPM]

It's recessed into the fairing, so can you not just tape over the hole? which would be cooled by the airflow

[electricsheep]

You can pull one of the fuses, much easier than remove the connector

[HW]

The (one and only) track day I have been on with No Limits there were UJM's with all their lights on and uncovered. How strict are other companies?

It was quite disconcerting being behind on of them and his brake light came on ... almost expected him to indicate!

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by electricsheep
You can pull one of the fuses, much easier than remove the connector

Yep,thats the way to go.
If you just tape over the lens it could get hot and melt.

I forgot to mention,its the 15A fuse in the fusebox.

[Edited on 5-5-2005 by KeefyB]

[Brogins]

Thanks guys.. yes.. the fuses!!
The message board is a great thing...

Keefy.. and for the rear brake? ..I know I shouldn'use it but..

[Edited on 5-5-2005 by Brogins]

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Brogins

Keefy.. and for the rear brake? ..I know I shouldn'use it but..

For track days its easy to remove the whole rear light assembly.All you need is a 4mm allen key to remove the three bolts.(One above the rear light and two underneath.)
Once the light unit has been released you can simply just unplug the wiring.Its also a good idea to wrap a bit of insulation tape around the connector to stop anything getting in there,especially if its wet!
Takes about five minutes to do.

[RedMist]

Originally posted by HW
The (one and only) track day I have been on with No Limits there were UJM's with all their lights on and uncovered. How strict are other companies?

On my last couple of track days last year, I was told that new guidelines are that taping over lights is not a requirement - as you can see by the avatar!