Re: Official bikes

Lee1980 · 18-Sep-2003, 11:11

I'm buying my 748s from an offical dealer.

Just phoned to check how they are getting on etc. He says they are changing headlight and speedo as it has Italian ones on it and Ducati send them by mistake to the UK?

Are they any other differences between uk and italian machines, anyone else had this happen? Is he trying to sell me a parallel ? Anyway of checking elswhere if its an official machine?

Thanks

Lee1980

antonye · 18-Sep-2003, 11:14

The only way to tell for sure is by getting the frame number and then asking Ducati directly.

However, there are no major differences in the models except clocks and headlights (apart from Californian models with their emissions extras) so I wouldn't be too worried about it ... except for the difference in price!

dickieducati · 18-Sep-2003, 11:24

cant really see how one can be sent by mistake. they have bloody great stickers on them when being assembled in the factory with us, uk, aus, etc on them but it is possible i suppose.

rcgbob44 · 18-Sep-2003, 12:32

Very smelly indeed!

Desmondo · 18-Sep-2003, 12:36

Seems odd I must admit. I'd get a frame number and check with Ducati UK. Who is the dealer?

Felix · 18-Sep-2003, 12:58

If it's a parallel they would have to change the speedo as well.

Lee1980 · 18-Sep-2003, 13:27

I'm getting a bit worried now, he said headlight and speedo will be changed.

Dealer is Riders of Bristol.

Lee1980

Felix · 18-Sep-2003, 14:09

I'd go there, write down the frame number and ring Ducati UK. I hope the dealer isn't trying to pass off a parallel as an official import. Ducati UK won't be amused either, I reckon.

Lee1980 · 18-Sep-2003, 15:04

Anyone got the number and person to speak to at Ducati Uk regarding official frame numbers?

Haven't got the frame number yet though

Thanks

Lee1980

neil748r · 18-Sep-2003, 17:57

Lee,

Ducati UK number 08451222996. I always speak to Georgina, very helpful.

Neil.

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18-Sep-2003, 11:24	#3
dickieducati Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,018 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Mood: the rain in spain falls mainly on me! cant really see how one can be sent by mistake. they have bloody great stickers on them when being assembled in the factory with us, uk, aus, etc on them but it is possible i suppose. Reply

18-Sep-2003, 12:32	#4
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Very smelly indeed! Reply

18-Sep-2003, 12:36	#5
Desmondo Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex. Mood: :devil: Seems odd I must admit. I'd get a frame number and check with Ducati UK. Who is the dealer? Reply

18-Sep-2003, 12:58	#6
Felix Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,467 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What?? If it's a parallel they would have to change the speedo as well. Reply

18-Sep-2003, 13:27	#7
Lee1980 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Xdaivel Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol Mood: Xdiavel..awesome!! I'm getting a bit worried now, he said headlight and speedo will be changed. Dealer is Riders of Bristol. Lee1980 Reply

18-Sep-2003, 14:09	#8
Felix Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,467 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What?? I'd go there, write down the frame number and ring Ducati UK. I hope the dealer isn't trying to pass off a parallel as an official import. Ducati UK won't be amused either, I reckon. Reply

18-Sep-2003, 15:04	#9
Lee1980 Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Xdaivel Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bristol Mood: Xdiavel..awesome!! Anyone got the number and person to speak to at Ducati Uk regarding official frame numbers? Haven't got the frame number yet though Thanks Lee1980 Reply

18-Sep-2003, 17:57	#10
neil748r Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 554 Join Date: Jun 2003 Lee, Ducati UK number 08451222996. I always speak to Georgina, very helpful. Neil. Reply