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loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 11:23
quicky - is a 748r more expensive to maintain / more fragile than a boggo 748? looking at one at the mo and just wondering as i understand the engine internals and clutch differ
JPM
23-Sep-2005, 12:39
Yep 748R needs belts every 6000 miles/12 months from memory, probably harder or rockers too being a revy little beast
Ray
23-Sep-2005, 13:19
Engines internals Titanium rods, clutch is a slipper, a later one gets you Ohlins forks as well as rear shock, better calipers etc.

A very late one gets you the smooth sided side panels similar to the 998.

Ray
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 13:22
hmmmm

i am looking atone and its not that pricey - but know i wont do it justice riding wise - so wondering whether its worth it - suspected that servicing would be that much more............
Crunchy
23-Sep-2005, 13:32
Get it, you know you want to:devil: It will handle better than the "little fzr600" you have now:rolleye:

[Edited on 23-9-2005 by Crunchy]
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 13:34
ahhh but the 'little fzr600' is my £300 trackbike! i also have an fzr600 roadbike and a ducati 600ss - i am looking at getting rid of the latter and getting a 748 you see!!!
TP
23-Sep-2005, 13:39
Originally posted by loverobot
hmmmm

i am looking atone and its not that pricey - but know i wont do it justice riding wise - so wondering whether its worth it - suspected that servicing would be that much more............

I don't think there's a single person on this website who can ride our bikes to the level of performance they were designed to be capable of. Some more than others I agree, but that's it.

I've got a 998R downstairs but my name isn't Troy Bayliss ...

Buy the bike because you love it, not because you think you can ride it to it's ability. Go on, you know it makes sense ;)

The 748R is an excelllent bike I reckon - go for it!
Crunchy
23-Sep-2005, 13:39
Get rid of the FZR's and make the 748 your track bike. You know it makes sense :devil:
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 13:41
there is no way with my cacko skill that i would trust myself with a 748r round a track - besides running a £300er means i have an excuse for being pap!

tbh i love the 748 of any guise - just this 'r' is up at the mo and is a thing of beauty!
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 13:42
oh - and when i bin the fzt i wont give a feck!
Chrisiball
23-Sep-2005, 13:53
Dont think servicing costs differ much to a standard 748, belts are still the same price to buy and have fitted as a standard 748! And if its out of warrenty which it probably will be there is no better place for value and quality then at cornerspeed, were alot of people on here take there bikes!
You wont regret buying a R i love mine
fil2
23-Sep-2005, 13:57
Originally posted by Chrisiball
Dont think servicing costs differ much to a standard 748, belts are still the same price to buy and have fitted as a standard 748! And if its out of warrenty which it probably will be there is no better place for value and quality then at cornerspeed, were alot of people on here take there bikes!
You wont regret buying a R i love mine

agree 100%..

748R a bike of beauty and performance
Ray
23-Sep-2005, 14:26
Yep,

Stick with the FZR for track stuff and treat yerself to the R.

The belts aren't any dearer on an R it's just that you need to do'em twice as often. i.e once a year or 6k miles.

One thing to bear in mind when buying that "bargain" bike is how long ago it was serviced, if its due a service that can run to a good few Hundred quid, suddenly it's little or no cheaper that the bike thats just had a service. A standard R service can be anything from £300 to £500 plus and thats if nothing out of the ordinary needs replacing.

As well as the spec, i.e. model year and extras you need to take into account any other things that might need replacing that can run to hundreds, e.g. Tyres, chain/sprockets when assessing the price. Sorry in advance if this sound like teaching you how to suck eggs.

Ray.

PS almost forgot to mention, As well as buying the R pay up to join the DSC:o:P:lol:

[Edited on 23-9-2005 by Ray]
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 14:32
dont mind the teaching at all! am looking v carefully at it and awaiting answers at the moment - it is a long way from me so i am being veeerrry careful - i am in no mad rush and know that with winter coming there are more more out there

we'll see - i will have a 748 but will not have my arm taken off in the process ! lol

this board is very friendly and helpful - thanks
loverobot
23-Sep-2005, 14:33
"pay up" ?? how / where / how much??!
Chrisiball
23-Sep-2005, 14:50
Here you go

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php3?M=34
TP
23-Sep-2005, 14:53
One thing to not is that the membership secretary - Lizzie, is currently in the first week of her two week holiday.

So you may not get a super quick response on your form going in.

TP
Gaz 748
23-Sep-2005, 20:35
The 748 is a good bike :cool:

The 748R is a great bike :cool: :cool: :cool: the later the better.

6,000 mile service = £575.00 at snells in alton

Normal service = £350.00

If you get one, go 2-3 up on the rear sprocket = even more fun.

3+ teeth on the back requires longer chain, but it`s worth it
rcgbob44
23-Sep-2005, 20:59
Just get the bike and cough up the beer vouchers!
Stu748R
23-Sep-2005, 21:06
Just buy it,they run like an old dog on all but full throttle but what a feeling when your there.They have a real spanking top end and in my and other learned peoples opinion make the best noise of any of the Ducati range(50mm Termis's)thats boom and bite at the same time..Mine has done a credable 10.91 sec standing quarter mile time last year and up to almost silly speeds will not be humbled by the larger variants.Its the sweetest engine in the range but servicing is about £450ish per hit(WH Snells).

Buy Buy Bye.:burn::burn::burn: