I cannot see a problem with the wheels ( or the shock ), is it not just the manufactures/Ducati covering their backs just in case of failure.
If someone is 19 stone ( ! ) riding solo what is the difference if the rider is 11 stone and the pillion 8 stone ?

I am sort of tempted to put a biposto seat unit on my R beacause my wife is 'considering' going back on the bike again ( she said she would never go back on when we had our two young kids, just in case )

They are 999r wheels, and .....its Rob at Riverside, you know him dont you?

i thought the 749r is better for using on a track ??

/ian

Not on its side though Ian! :lol:

Have you got a number for him mate? Do you know how much they're going for?

Sorry mate ive got you mixed up with someone else.

Yeah ill give you the number on u2u

The wheels on 749R's and 999R's are identical and are NOT suitable for carrying a pillion , this was stated by Ducati UK in an MCN roadtest

Yea but, no but - they also state that Magnesium wheels shouldn't be used for the road, but you can!!

Isn't this just some potential legal disclaimer against any sort of legal action should you get a couple of elephants going Biposto ?

Tim

Tim may the torque be with you, but you won't find it on a 749R:)

from the manual with the forged wheels

max total weight 390 kg
dry weight 193 kg
fluids 10 kg
fuel 20 kg
extra for bip 10 kg

this leaves 157 kg
which is about 24.5 stone, so if you and your other half are less than that you should be fine. however i am not an engineer