Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > I got a 999

[twpd]

Glad you enjoy it - I'll avoid the temptation to gloat

Put some floating discs on it and say goodbye to any brake binding.

If anyone ever says they need more power then they're talking out of their arse.

You'll be in comptetion with me soon for the most Ducatis owned

[couchcommando]

Gloat if ya want
Still surprised it's this good, tbh I didn't rev it much above 8k on my favourite roads. It was more than quick enough for me to have fun doing that, but give it 11k and it flies !

[twpd]

If it's like other Dukes it will be overgeared - go up a couple of teeth on the back and you'll get even more go. The loss in top end is probably very academic.

[MARTIN H]

I followed the thread the other day, think you got a bargain there! Give the brakes a good clean up and youll be laughing. You could probably ride it all year and still make a small profit if you decided to let it go. Enjoy.

[couchcommando]

TWPD it's def overgeared, I was in 4th most of the time between 80 and 120. Maybe drop one off the front I think

[twpd]

Don't go down on the front Tony - it gives the chain a hard time. You have better and more adjustment using the rear sprocket.

My 800's which have pifflingly small engine outputs in comparison are horribly overgeared to - on any twist road they are mostly in 4th. 6k is nearly 110mph. I need some sprockets to play with for the road bike.

Where did you get the bike from and what did you pay if you don't mind me asking.

[couchcommando]

Originally posted by twpd
Don't go down on the front Tony - it gives the chain a hard time. You have better and more adjustment using the rear sprocket.

My 800's which have pifflingly small engine outputs in comparison are horribly overgeared to - on any twist road they are mostly in 4th. 6k is nearly 110mph. I need some sprockets to play with for the road bike.

Where did you get the bike from and what did you pay if you don't mind me asking.

It was bought from here, guy in market place emigrating. Tis 2 yrs old and done 2500 miles. Pretty much as new and cost £5400, seemed a good deal.

[twpd]

Yep. That seems very good to me. A lot of bike for less money than a year old 600-4. I know what I'd choose.

[Glyn]

yep saw that thread an all
went and counted me monies
the kids monies
no where near
id have gone for it myself other wise

[Dukerob]

Nice one Tony, maybe we'll get out on a fri night in the near future for a spin like the old days eh! (not next two though) hopefully should have some new bodywork this week to replace the stuff damaged in the side stand fall!
Anyway that's a bargain and I think you'll be fine dropping to 14t front (assuming its running 15t like 996's etc) Stinky Pete runs a 14t front standard on the 748SPS
Rob