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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Feb-2011, 16:05
Replies: 11
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Posted By 996
sorry,lets not get hung up on the £250...

sorry,lets not get hung up on the £250 thing....!
I should have said, ....Three to four years since it was last run and a full service, so clearences,suspension etc may be a little over the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2011, 16:36
Replies: 11
Views: 3,531
Posted By 996
...three to four years... Yes, I know it will...

...three to four years...


Yes, I know it will need belts,battery ckeck...(£250 ish guessing)

so what do you think its worth ????
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Feb-2011, 14:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,531
Posted By 996
...whats a 2002 3000mile 998s worth ?

....3 services
original, no mods
not being started in 3/4 year.
uk bike,2 owner
being an ornament I think

Answers on a postcard please...!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Dec-2006, 13:14
Replies: 19
Views: 5,933
Posted By 996
I know it's winter and we carn't ride our bikes...

I know it's winter and we carn't ride our bikes but are we that bored that we've started a threaed about this,.....there MUST be something better to do?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Nov-2006, 15:07
Replies: 25
Views: 8,252
Posted By 996
Talking Maybe thats all that 749er needs for the...

Maybe thats all that 749er needs for the road!

Maybe he can exploit all that power....after all,as you said "is it that important"!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Nov-2006, 12:38
Replies: 25
Views: 8,252
Posted By 996
The point of this thread is not whinging about...

The point of this thread is not whinging about losing 6bhp or so and some ft/lb of torque and weight issuses, that I, or probablly most of us,carn't use,thats' a separate thread for the alpha-males...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Nov-2006, 09:51
Replies: 25
Views: 8,252
Posted By 996
As,regard the power,without getting hung up on...

As,regard the power,without getting hung up on it,the Ducati site does actually quote in "hp" on both occasions,not DIN,PS,ETC.Same applies to the torque,both are using the same standards.....Two...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Nov-2006, 09:12
Replies: 25
Views: 8,252
Posted By 996
1098 Performance ?

Just looked at the 1098 owners manual (PDF FORMAT) from the Ducati.com website...

Says;

154hp not 160 as reported or stated on main superbike description.
116nm (85.6ft/lbs) torque not...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 16:57
Replies: 1
Views: 3,010
Posted By 996
Ebay..!

Suddenly ther seems to be a lot of 749/999's for sale on Ebay.....wonder why....is every one bailing out for the 1098 or is it just time of the year?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 10:08
Replies: 63
Views: 23,580
Posted By 996
On the Ducati website it says,seat height=820mm....

On the Ducati website it says,seat height=820mm. My 999 handbook says,seat height=780mm. Therefore difference = 40mm or 1.6 inches in old money!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 21:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,630
Posted By 996
Sure I've seen 12,000km (7500miles) between...

Sure I've seen 12,000km (7500miles) between service on the official launch blurb.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 16:22
Replies: 63
Views: 23,580
Posted By 996
Smile Yes,I've had the demon on my shoulder all week...

Yes,I've had the demon on my shoulder all week telling me to buy one...so I have.

Really wasn't convinced till I saw some proper pics,but think the visual and the performance are on a par.Job done.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 13:25
Replies: 60
Views: 22,748
Posted By 996
To anyone not convinced this bike is a...

To anyone not convinced this bike is a looker,check out;

Ducati.ms website....do a search on 1098.....click on "pics from milano"

If these images don't change opinions......then test riding the "...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Nov-2006, 08:33
Replies: 46
Views: 14,633
Posted By 996
Excellent Idea Keefer. Do you think we should...

Excellent Idea Keefer.

Do you think we should add;

1. Yes, I like it and will buy one
2. No, not my cuppa and will keep my 748/916/996/998/749/999
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Nov-2006, 08:28
Replies: 97
Views: 47,158
Posted By 996
Having waited with anticipation for quite a while...

Having waited with anticipation for quite a while to see the new bike and read all the comments by folk about this bike,it seems to me the consenus opinion of this model is...yes it's good (I think...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 14:59
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
Put to one side the aesthetics and...

Put to one side the aesthetics and performance,anyone tried selling their 749/999 back to a dealer for the new bike.......got a good price for the bike or........."sorry sir,what with the new bike...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Oct-2006, 10:43
Replies: 50
Views: 21,947
Posted By 996
Hope you're right ! ........otherwise,...bring...

Hope you're right ! ........otherwise,...bring back Tamburini !
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Oct-2006, 08:53
Replies: 50
Views: 21,947
Posted By 996
found these...

found these shots.......mmmm?

www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=12135
www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=12209
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2006, 14:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,466
Posted By 996
FULL 57mm TERMIGNONI FOR SALE

Perfect.no Marks,dents Etc As New In Box With Carbon Heat Guard And Carbon Foot Gaurd. Sorry No Pics. Also Nuts And Bolts Etc Inc.....£1000

Please Don't Email Will Be Away From Computer For A Few...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 13:17
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
He did offer,but I told him I was in a rush to...

He did offer,but I told him I was in a rush to get back home to watch Trisha and Good Morning. But he did give me a lift back home, my only criticism was there wasn't any storage for my magazines and...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 13:05
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
just popped to the newsagent for my latest copies...

just popped to the newsagent for my latest copies of " Carn't stop buying shiny new and faster toys" and " Rumors monthly " and bumped into my old mate Pierre Terblanche from Ducati taking the new...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 10:49
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
Jools,my friend,I would not take any pleasure in...

Jools,my friend,I would not take any pleasure in anyone loosing big style on anything.

On your last point,I totally agree with you,99.9 percent of bike riders on here(myself included) don't NEED...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Oct-2006, 09:25
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
[QUOTE=wilf]Well said, NO dealers have seen the...

[QUOTE=wilf]Well said,

NO dealers have seen the new bike yet, I am in regular contact with the guys at a main Ducati store in the US and they have had no more info than the european dealers.

With...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 05-Oct-2006, 17:27
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
Thankyou,and well said.

Thankyou,and well said.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 05-Oct-2006, 16:28
Replies: 50
Views: 19,408
Posted By 996
New Ducati 1098

chinese whispers time........just spoke to a US ducati dealership thats seen the new bike,........." yes its beautifull looking" he said," but the most impressive thing is that its supposed to be...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Sep-2006, 18:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By 996
Any temprature issues with the extra power 9rrr ?

Any temprature issues with the extra power 9rrr ?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Sep-2006, 18:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By 996
high comp pistons

has anyone put high comp pistons(pistal) in a 2004 999r.....whats the result.....does it feel much different ?

Thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Sep-2006, 15:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,528
Posted By 996
got some spare ones, give me a call on...

got some spare ones, give me a call on 07717342448.

thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2006, 21:21
Replies: 45
Views: 8,572
Posted By 996
Talking Sorry andy,we're not getting at you,don't take it...

Sorry andy,we're not getting at you,don't take it so personally.Chill out

Just thought that you wouldn't need that extra power, thought you might be able to make up for the power loss with your...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2006, 20:09
Replies: 45
Views: 8,572
Posted By 996
Ray, you naughty monkey, don't be so hard on...

Ray, you naughty monkey, don't be so hard on Andyb.

He, of all ducati riders shouldn't need the extra power,he's such an experianced rider that he dosen't need the extra power,his riding skill and...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2006, 15:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,398
Posted By 996
well done andyb,what would we all do without your...

well done andyb,what would we all do without your close eye for detail and valued comments. We can all sleep a lot easier knowing that you're patroling and correcting the website for simple school...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2006, 19:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,398
Posted By 996
Hi there, can I refer people to the QB carbon...

Hi there, can I refer people to the QB carbon website for pis

Thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jul-2006, 08:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,398
Posted By 996
qb carbon749/999 24 litre tank for sale

as new,painted red with black filler cap and tank pad.Big weight saving over standard tank.
Cost £1250 painted,accept £850.

Call on 07717342448
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2006, 21:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,405
Posted By 996
post 2005

post 2005
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2006, 09:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,405
Posted By 996
57mm termi full system for sale

As new,no marks,dents etc.
£850 contact 07717342448 dont e-mail

Thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jul-2006, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,199
Posted By 996
Andy, do you have to faff around with new cables...

Andy, do you have to faff around with new cables or can you use the standard ones when using a 998 throttle assembley?
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jul-2006, 16:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,199
Posted By 996
quick action throttle ?

Anyone tried one of the demon tweeks 'quick action' throttle units on their bike (or any one elses for that matter)........whats the result ?

thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 14:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By 996
The power curve was more of a straight line,the...

The power curve was more of a straight line,the torque curve very linear(about 70flb at about 5,000rpm) and the fueling acording to the dyno guy very good from 5000 upwards,went a little lean...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 13:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By 996
2004 999r dynoed

hello pips, just had new 2004 999r, with 1250 miles on,57mm full system,race ECu that comes with bike on the dyno........135bhp,77flb torque......does this sound about right?.....according to JHP...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2005, 20:13
Replies: 1
Views: 1,268
Posted By 996
cam timing

keep getting told how the cam timing can be out up to as much as 5 degrees and how much it improves the bike's engine responce.

Any body had this done and noticed a perceivable difference?
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Dec-2005, 22:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By 996
go faster item.

your heart says yes, your bank account says no,.....but YOU know you want to and you only live once.

You're a long time dead and as the fabeled wise old Ducati Shaollin track rider once said, " its...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Dec-2005, 21:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By 996
yes it is a lot of track days, but it would make...

yes it is a lot of track days, but it would make you so much faster and adored by all the fans!!!!!!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Dec-2005, 21:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By 996
54mm termignoni for sale

Brand new(still in box) full Termignoni 54mm system with carbon exhaust cover for 2005 999/749. Cost £1480 new, will accept £980. tel 07717 342448
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Dec-2005, 19:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By 996
qb carbon 21 litre tank

Hi pips, has anyone got one of these on their bike, any was there any problems fitting, fouling etc. looks very similar to the 749r in terms of size ?
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Nov-2005, 20:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,381
Posted By 996
999r tuning

Hi there, would be interested to hear if anyone has modified the standard flywheel (lightened it) on the above bike and what effect this had. Been getting different and conflicting reports on the...
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