hello from USA

MTN_DUC748 · 27-Apr-2005, 04:17

Hey guys, I just stumbled accross your site here and thought i'd sign up. I've been riding a 750SS for about 2 years and had to sell it for school. But i'm graduating soon and i just bought my dream bike. (2000 748). It's got 7500 miles on it. what should i check out on it or any other ideas for me before i start putting my own miles on it?

Thanks!
Pete

ericthered40 · 27-Apr-2005, 04:31

Belt service is a must and get them to look at the valve clearances

MTN_DUC748 · 27-Apr-2005, 04:42

nice, i'll check those out then. thank you

Guido · 27-Apr-2005, 07:59

Hi Pete,

Welcome aboard...nice to have you around....

Brent · 27-Apr-2005, 12:02

Hi Pete, and welcome. You'll get lots of sound advice from the DSC. I've done the same as you - 750ss to 748. I'd also set the suspension to standard settings to start from, unless you know how the previous owner had it set up.

Oh, and mine's a JD on the rocks from the virtual bar....

JPM · 27-Apr-2005, 12:09

Hello and welcome

As has been said make sure belts have been done, in fact make sure the service history is up to date. I'd guess with that mileage clutch plates might have been replaced, if not they will need replacing soon I guess, depending on the previous owner. Battery possibly? 5 years again should be OK, but might be something to check. Obvious crash damage if any.

HTH

Mr_S · 27-Apr-2005, 13:21

Welcome aboard.

Go for a belts service, get the rockers examined. Change the fork oil too.

Since you're in Denver,could I recommend one of FIM's fine Ultimap chips then get it setup so it fuels correctly at altitude.

Enjoy.

yorkshire pud · 02-May-2005, 20:45

hi enjoy that duke

marksduc748 · 03-May-2005, 22:52

welcome aboard and did they say that you have to let us use your home for our holidays for the first few months??

oh well worth a try! youll get good advice of some chaps on here and hope you enjoy the bike

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27-Apr-2005, 04:31	#2
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer Belt service is a must and get them to look at the valve clearances Reply

27-Apr-2005, 04:42	#3
MTN_DUC748 Registered Forum User Posts: 3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver, CO USA nice, i'll check those out then. thank you Reply

27-Apr-2005, 07:59	#4
Guido DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Bikes: '01 Ducati 748R and '04 Mille RSVR Posts: 2,664 Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Mood: Awaiting the arrival of the sun and the disappearance of the rain Hi Pete, Welcome aboard...nice to have you around.... Reply

27-Apr-2005, 12:02	#5
Brent Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,379 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Weybridge Hi Pete, and welcome. You'll get lots of sound advice from the DSC. I've done the same as you - 750ss to 748. I'd also set the suspension to standard settings to start from, unless you know how the previous owner had it set up. Oh, and mine's a JD on the rocks from the virtual bar.... Reply

27-Apr-2005, 13:21	#7
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Welcome aboard. Go for a belts service, get the rockers examined. Change the fork oil too. Since you're in Denver,could I recommend one of FIM's fine Ultimap chips then get it setup so it fuels correctly at altitude. Enjoy. Reply

02-May-2005, 20:45	#8
yorkshire pud Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 182 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: halfax west yorks Mood: poon tang hi enjoy that duke Reply

03-May-2005, 22:52	#9
marksduc748 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 410 Join Date: Mar 2004 Mood: me in a mood? NEVER! welcome aboard and did they say that you have to let us use your home for our holidays for the first few months?? oh well worth a try! youll get good advice of some chaps on here and hope you enjoy the bike Reply