2004 999R advice please

[COL595]

Well, after some 3 years of inexcusable procrastination, I’ve finally put my money where my heart is. I finally concluded that a 2005 999S was exactly the bike for me, so I’ve just put a deposit on a brand new 2004-spec 999R!

This’ll be my first Ducati and, whilst I can’t wait, I’m hoping that the experience won’t be too emotionally (or financially!) draining. Since putting the money down, I keep waking up in the middle of the night with flashbacks to the late 70’s, when a friend bought an 860 GTS. I think he managed to get it on the road for two (not consecutive) days in three years. But of course things are a lot better now………

I’ll be getting it next month, so I need to start thinking about the usual bits and bobs. I know there’s been a lot written on here about these things before, but I’d like to tap the current thinking about the best huggers, double-bubble screens (I’m 6’ 3”) and something to tidy the rear end (ahem!). As importantly, what ones should I avoid?

All advice gratefully received, and I look forward to seeing you on the road v. soon.

[TP]

Originally posted by COL595
Well, after some 3 years of inexcusable procrastination, I’ve finally put my money where my heart is. I finally concluded that a 2005 999S was exactly the bike for me, so I’ve just put a deposit on a brand new 2004-spec 999R!

:lol:

Thats what I like to see! Impulse buying at it's best!

[andyb]

D/P performance high screen not a d/bubble spoils the looks.

Tail tidy from anywhere, motrax i think is £25, raises the No plate up away from the rear tyre.

Keep to d/p carbon for a hugger etc as there is so much carbon on the bike you want it all to match with its weave.

57mm termi or leo vinci exhaust, power commander set up at jhp - there or there abouts 150bhp.

Thatll keep you going for a while.........

[COL595]

It wasn't my fault (honest!). Spartacus put a post on here about the deal 3X were doing, and.........well, it would've been rude not to. You know how it is.

[JPM]

1. Make sure you get the correct paddock stand.... otherwise it could possibly when hell freezes over before you see the correct one.

2. Screens, plenty around, usual suspects for them JHP/AJR/Nelly

3. Tail tidy - Nelly has them in, mine should be on it's way

And where in the UK are you?

[spartacus]

:devil:

that's right, blame me.... :rolleye:

[dave w]

Nice one Col.... You local to 3X ?

[Lily]

Is 3x 3 legged cross near Ringwood?

[Greybloke]

Well done, but this accessorising is compulsive!

Since taking delivery of my 749 10 days ago, I've not been able to resist the temptation to add hugger, screen, cover, additional stickers, and with plenty of carbon on the wish list. I've never felt the need to tinker with any of my previous 20 or so bikes.

Good luck.

[dave w]

Thats the one Lil.

[COL595]

Thanks Dave. I'm about 160 miles away from 3X - fairly local, if it's a sunny day. I'm in Essex.

Errrr....what's this about getting the correct paddock stand??

[Mark]

Originally posted by tp-996
Originally posted by COL595
Well, after some 3 years of inexcusable procrastination, I’ve finally put my money where my heart is. I finally concluded that a 2005 999S was exactly the bike for me, so I’ve just put a deposit on a brand new 2004-spec 999R!

:lol:

Thats what I like to see! Impulse buying at it's best!

Pot, kettle, black comes to mind Tony!

[TP]

Originally posted by flanker
Originally posted by tp-996
:lol:

Thats what I like to see! Impulse buying at it's best!

Pot, kettle, black comes to mind Tony!

Back in your box you!

[Mark]

erm, NO :lol:

[dave w]

Pack it in you two :frog:

[Mark]

No

[TP]

Originally posted by dave w
Pack it in you two :frog:

Oi!

[Mark]

yeah thunder pants, get back in a tractor

[Lily]

Originally posted by dave w
Thats the one Lil.

cool, i remember going there as a kid for open days to ogle the bikes :)

[electricsheep]

I wonder how many 'R' versions are impulse buys. I know I went in for a 749S and left with a 749R.

At least I only buy one bike at a time :D

Rob

[COL595]

I dunno if it could really be called an impulse buy, but it certainly was Spartacus' fault. Still, I won't really miss my house, and the cats didn't seem to mind being put down.

Now, about these accessories..............?

[Mark]

Originally posted by electricsheep
I wonder how many 'R' versions are impulse buys. I know I went in for a 749S and left with a 749R.

At least I only buy one bike at a time :D

Rob

I wonder who u could be talking about :lol:

[dave w]

Originally posted by flanker
Originally posted by electricsheep
I wonder how many 'R' versions are impulse buys. I know I went in for a 749S and left with a 749R.

At least I only buy one bike at a time :D

Rob

I wonder who u could be talking about :lol:

:puzzled::puzzled::puzzled:

[clockwork orange]

Originally posted by flanker
Originally posted by electricsheep
I wonder how many 'R' versions are impulse buys. I know I went in for a 749S and left with a 749R.

At least I only buy one bike at a time :D

Rob

I wonder who u could be talking about :lol:

Tee Hee :devil:

[dave w]

Originally posted by clockwork orange
Originally posted by flanker
Originally posted by electricsheep
I wonder how many 'R' versions are impulse buys. I know I went in for a 749S and left with a 749R.

At least I only buy one bike at a time :D

Rob

I wonder who u could be talking about :lol:


Tee Hee :devil:

Rhino man ! :frog:

[TP]

Originally posted by dave w
Rhino man ! :frog:

Rhino Man ?? :puzzled: :puzzled:

[Green1]

Nice choice sir. That makes 4 of us.

1)Skidmarx - 999 F04 screen best £40 pounds you're ever spend.
2)D.P hugger.
3)Brembo levers all round.
4)Sorry!!! No 1 slot - have the thing set up - Pro Twins - Surrey.

Enjoy !!!! Enjoy !! Trackday !!!!

[dave w]

Originally posted by tp-996
Originally posted by dave w
Rhino man ! :frog:

Rhino Man ?? :puzzled: :puzzled:

TP... wake up man !! :P .....Suzuki Jimney !

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by COL595
Thanks Dave. I'm about 160 miles away from 3X - fairly local, if it's a sunny day. I'm in Essex.

Errrr....what's this about getting the correct paddock stand??
Dont you just hate thread hijackers!!??
Make sure the paddock stand you buy will fit the '04R bobbins and not fit under the swingarm like the '03 bikes.

[Mark]

what you saying keefy?:frog:

[dave w]

KB....dont you get the paddock stand for free when you buy the R ??

[Mark]

what happened 2 u'res Davie Dave?

[Edited on 9-2-2005 by flanker]

[Scottch]

Col,

Don't buy a paddock stand mate!

R's come as standard with their own paddock stand, cover, bobbins, race ecu and exhaust.

Also, imho, I wouldn't bother with any of the big bore termi's - I've seen 3 cracked rear silencers and 2 sets of cracked maniolds for these.

Good luck and enjoy!

Cheers!

Scott

[electricsheep]

[/quote]
Dont you just hate thread hijackers!!??
Make sure the paddock stand you buy will fit the '04R bobbins and not fit under the swingarm like the '03 bikes. [/quote]

The 749R and 999R have different swingarms depending on year.

999R '03 and '04 have the older style swinging arm
the 749R and the 999R '05 have the fabricated swinging arm

[dave w]

Originally posted by flanker
what happened 2 u'res Davie Dave?

[Edited on 9-2-2005 by flanker]

Got left in the paddock :frog:

[Mark]

still can't get over i saw ya bike in the factory

[Ducnow]

Originally posted by COL595
Well, after some 3 years of inexcusable procrastination, I’ve finally put my money where my heart is. I finally concluded that a 2005 999S was exactly the bike for me, so I’ve just put a deposit on a brand new 2004-spec 999R!

This’ll be my first Ducati and, whilst I can’t wait, I’m hoping that the experience won’t be too emotionally (or financially!) draining. Since putting the money down, I keep waking up in the middle of the night with flashbacks to the late 70’s, when a friend bought an 860 GTS. I think he managed to get it on the road for two (not consecutive) days in three years. But of course things are a lot better now………

I’ll be getting it next month, so I need to start thinking about the usual bits and bobs. I know there’s been a lot written on here about these things before, but I’d like to tap the current thinking about the best huggers, double-bubble screens (I’m 6’ 3”) and something to tidy the rear end (ahem!). As importantly, what ones should I avoid?

All advice gratefully received, and I look forward to seeing you on the road v. soon.

Great!!! Congrats and the best of luck with the R.
But why not a 05 R?
Did you get a great discount on the 04 R?

[dave w]

Originally posted by flanker
still can't get over i saw ya bike in the factory

Its come a long way.....but its home now ;)

[Mark]

maybe not quite home yet

[Scottch]

Originally posted by electricsheep

999R '03 and '04 have the older style swinging arm
[/quote]

Sorry Rob - that's not quite right

03 999R's had cast swing arms
04 999R's had fabricated swingarms

Cheers!

Scott

[Mark]

and they are lovely, i could spend hours looking at Dave's swing arm...

[clockwork orange]

Rhino man ! :frog:

Man ?? Man !!!! Hey, I had a sex change without noticing...:lol:

[nathanhu]

i did the same thing and chopped my 03 999s in for a 04 999r as the new s has still less power than the 04 r

the 57 termi systen should be out by now but a new version ...
if not dont buy it as i had 7 end cans go and a rear head manifold .
the best thing as well is get the dealer to change both sparkplugcaps/coils for the new version under garantee

[dave w]

Originally posted by flanker
and they are lovely, i could spend hours looking at Dave's swing arm...

Still like the good old single sided one....but thats old technology now !!

[Mark]

focus, less of ya sex life and more of the Dukes matey

[dave w]

Nathan welcome back mate ;)

[dave w]

Originally posted by flanker
focus, less of ya sex life and more of the Dukes matey

Just had a quick peep.....your right its lovely:frog:

[Mark]

lol

[COL595]

Thanks for the advice, good wishes and entertainment.

It appears I'm shopping for:
Either a D/P performance high screen or the Skidmarx 999 04 (probably the latter, on cost grounds);
Brembo levers (maybe);
A DP hugger, and;
A cheapo Motrax Arsend, or have a word with Nelly about his ones.

Although it is included in the deal, I need to make sure they give me the right paddock stand, and I need to bear in mind replacement coils and plug caps (??). I'm getting them to put the performance exhaust on from new, but I'll keep an open mind about going to anything more exotic for the moment.

If I've got any money left, I must remember to get some insurance and petrol.

In reply to DucSoon: I got an '04 because it'll probably be another ten months before they're offering a 25% discount on 05 R's, and I can't wait that long.

Thanks again,

Col.

[JPM]

I don't think they'll discount on the 05 bikes, the 04's were discounted because Ducati announced the new fairing (05) in July, which killed sales after that

[Green1]

The Skidmarx 999 F04 screen will need either to be painted black on the inside of the end nose cone ( acrylic paint ) or a coloured vinyl to be applied. But the effect from the raised screen profile was amazing , especially when you,re 6'2.