Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > 749 First impressions

[weeian]

Well after a long long wait to get out on the 749s after buying it back in december, this week was the maiden voyage. All i can say is its an amazing bike and i never want to get rid of it !!!
Handles Beautifully, is completely Planted to the ground. ive racked up 800 miles over 4 days and thought my back would feel worse but it was fine after a nights sleep.

WOOHOO, lovin every minute !!

/ian

[Ducnow]

Hehehehehe, congrats then

What was your previous ride?
How does the 749 compares to it?

[weeian]

various 400's, always wanted a duc tho. It has lived up to my expectations.

/ian

[berto]

Hope you didn't pay for those tyres...I mean you only seem to use 1/3 of them eh Andy!!!!

[weeian]

Very funny Rookie, we'll see whose laughing in 2 weeks @ Knockhill Auld Yin.

/ian :P

[Edited on 28-3-2005 by weeian]

[berto]

Ye talk the talk so lets see if ye etc etc!!Will I open an account at the excuse shop for you after the event???

[AndyBoy]

yo, can i just say in all honesty ian is getting better, after our trip to fort william, he managed to start the bike himself, although he said finding 3rd gear for the first time was pretty scary

[berto]

Oh you bitch!!!

[yellowisfriedegg]

yo Berto , take a wee swatch at the "bling bling" thread and gwan answer one o they technical parts types questions eh ?

[Redruth]

Glad you're happy with your purchase Weeian.



(just thought I'd say something nice as those Glaswegians all seem a bit aggressive)

I'm assuming it's the right colour.