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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Jul-2006, 01:20
Replies: 34
Views: 8,935
Posted By bike mad
theres a 996sps on piston heads I don't now how...

theres a 996sps on piston heads I don't now how close that is to the R but it's £7000 I bet you could get it for £6000 ish.
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Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2006, 00:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,512
Posted By bike mad
I know what you mean, I have a gel seat which has...

I know what you mean, I have a gel seat which has a rip init and took to of to send it back, so I put the original back on.
I went for a ride 160 miles my usual route and my ass, you put it...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2006, 21:17
Replies: 27
Views: 3,882
Posted By bike mad
is a type of computer, if you had a manual you...

is a type of computer, if you had a manual you could see what is used for, and I am a mechanic, but not a ducati one so I have nothing to gain,
even the belts are done by the way it vibrates, and...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2006, 15:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,335
Posted By bike mad
no your dad just paid to much for his old...

no your dad just paid to much for his old bike.
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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2006, 15:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,882
Posted By bike mad
dont use back street garages as you need a...

dont use back street garages as you need a mathesis wich costs loads and you have to buy it from ducati, the only people with them is real ducati garages,
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Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jul-2006, 19:04
Replies: 3
Views: 2,032
Posted By bike mad
you might want a biposto spring as well, just a...

you might want a biposto spring as well, just a thought
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Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jul-2006, 19:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,308
Posted By bike mad
I've tried a set of straight Pirelli Diablos and...

I've tried a set of straight Pirelli Diablos and liked them, they realy stick well but they do wear fast, think mine done about 1500 ish but I was very very hard on them.
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Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jul-2006, 18:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,162
Posted By bike mad
take it back and let them have a look, it could...

take it back and let them have a look, it could be a number of things, the thing to do is know what your lising to and then take a guess to where the noise is coming from and then take a look,
like I...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2006, 22:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Posted By bike mad
Thumbs up yep I have a set on my bike, I like them, I like...

yep I have a set on my bike, I like them, I like the build quality, it's an engineering thing. and the fact I can use them on my next bike as well.
I bought my ones in C,M,S, exeter
but to get the...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2006, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4,311
Posted By bike mad
are the valves on a 749 the same size as a 999,...

are the valves on a 749 the same size as a 999, if not you will not get the same bhp, just a thought.
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Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2006, 18:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,218
Posted By bike mad
if you fitted the front pipe you should be cat...

if you fitted the front pipe you should be cat free as one cats in the front pipe and the other is in the box,
as for the noise the more miles you do the louder it gets, it fills up the gaps in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jun-2006, 19:50
Replies: 31
Views: 8,520
Posted By bike mad
master cylinder deffinately,

master cylinder deffinately,
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 00:30
Replies: 27
Views: 5,990
Posted By bike mad
after a look I think yours is not the same sorry

after a look I think yours is not the same sorry
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 00:28
Replies: 27
Views: 5,990
Posted By bike mad
see if it's the same

see if it's the same
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 00:13
Replies: 27
Views: 5,990
Posted By bike mad
trust me I have one and I know what I say

trust me I have one and I know what I say
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jun-2006, 20:42
Replies: 11
Views: 5,907
Posted By bike mad
Lightbulb 6'000 miles

6'000 miles
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jun-2006, 20:38
Replies: 27
Views: 5,990
Posted By bike mad
Lightbulb I know as I have one as well, it's a cover that...

I know as I have one as well, it's a cover that is put on the engine when it a subassembly in the factery, it is to stop bits falling in the airbox.
It should of been removed when they put the engine...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jun-2006, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 14,208
Posted By bike mad
Talking Have a play, you can always put it back as it was...

Have a play, you can always put it back as it was but dont do it if you think it's too much for you and your tools,
I have a S and find it's much more important to get the suspension right than with...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2006, 18:34
Replies: 28
Views: 6,326
Posted By bike mad
Talking 8,500 in 10 months,since I bought it, the most I...

8,500 in 10 months,since I bought it, the most I have do in a year is 58'000 but that was a long time a go when the world was still new and exciting.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jun-2006, 01:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,248
Posted By bike mad
plug caps

plug caps
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jun-2006, 10:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By bike mad
Thumbs down the mc news 2 out of 10, I'm 6,4 and it's the...

the mc news 2 out of 10, I'm 6,4 and it's the only bike that fits me,
and it seems to me that they imply that the 749 is smaller than the 999 and it's not,
but the grin 11 out of 10
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2006, 03:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,956
Posted By bike mad
I asked the powersports technical support manager...

I asked the powersports technical support manager at dynojet and this is how it went,
me,
I have a Ducati 999S and want to know can the pc111 usb be programmed for each cylinder as appossed to both...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jun-2006, 12:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,956
Posted By bike mad
yes thanks, sounds like you know what your...

yes thanks, sounds like you know what your talking about, I think that as the two cylinders are so far apart that it would be best to do them indvidualy, it's a gas thing,
as the pipes have the holes...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2006, 01:08
Replies: 12
Views: 2,956
Posted By bike mad
why does the rear cylinder run hotter, it's not...

why does the rear cylinder run hotter, it's not like the air cooled bikes, the cooling should be the same for both cylinders,
so has any one had there pc111 maps done for both cylinders, ?
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 11:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,956
Posted By bike mad
Question power commanders pc111

A'm I right in thinking that they are capable of being programmed for each cylinder individualy or is it both together,
also where is the closest place to me in devon, who can do the dyno work to...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 23:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,501
Posted By bike mad
mine was the plugcaps. same EOBD light

mine was the plugcaps. same EOBD light
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 17:21
Replies: 26
Views: 7,352
Posted By bike mad
the 999 is 2 kg lighter than the 749, it's the...

the 999 is 2 kg lighter than the 749, it's the same bike but more power so go for the 999,
it's that simple, same frame same engine but the sidewalls are thicker on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 17:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By bike mad
it's not the bit round the fillercap, if it is...

it's not the bit round the fillercap, if it is you have hole for the rain water to drain through so if theres water there is no problems.
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Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 17:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,446
Posted By bike mad
it is , I think, I know the 999 up to 05 were not...

it is , I think, I know the 999 up to 05 were not deep sump,
so 999S and 999R yes plain 999 if you can say that, NO wheels.
you might get oil starvation and as you wont be waching the oil pressure...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 16:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,633
Posted By bike mad
I did try the bars up side down but thorth the...

I did try the bars up side down but thorth the same iang,pointing up, sounds like a set of risers mite help, if you want I could send you some jpegs of the varons I fitted, but I cant put them on...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 18:08
Replies: 20
Views: 7,257
Posted By bike mad
sorry about the weather, it's a shame when you...

sorry about the weather, it's a shame when you get a new bike and it never stops raining, but it will it just seams to take for ever.
hello by the way and welcome.
I like the wheels as well. not sure...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 17:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,633
Posted By bike mad
I put some varon bars on my 999s, to get the most...

I put some varon bars on my 999s, to get the most lift I replaced the brake and clutch resevoires.
I like it more in town now and it's not that bad on the moterway. is it worth it probably not theres...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 17:24
Replies: 19
Views: 4,191
Posted By bike mad
so why is the 996 making more power than the...

so why is the 996 making more power than the 999?
ps good choice of pipe
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 17:15
Replies: 17
Views: 3,042
Posted By bike mad
this kit is to much, I only pay a £1400 more for...

this kit is to much, I only pay a £1400 more for a full 54mm sisetm,more power at 8'000 than a 57mm one,
also the asymetric terms comes with a steel can and not a titanium like the 57mm terms, not a...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 16:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,263
Posted By bike mad
it's horses for courses, I have a 999S and have...

it's horses for courses, I have a 999S and have ridden 4 999 bis and have to say that I like the grip the ohlins seam to fined, the way the power is made on the 999S is more at the top end, you will...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-May-2006, 18:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,197
Posted By bike mad
do you have a web site for the hydaulic perload...

do you have a web site for the hydaulic perload adjuster,
it sounds a good ider
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 12:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,627
Posted By bike mad
there's one on ebay home | pay | register |...

there's one on ebay home | pay | register | sign out | site map
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 12:09
Replies: 18
Views: 4,336
Posted By bike mad
wise move, and the seats a must do I think, I...

wise move, and the seats a must do I think, I bought one from aylesbury after the ride home,ps I live near exeter.
much better with the new seat, I can and do ride it all day now with out...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 12:02
Replies: 37
Views: 6,805
Posted By bike mad
ran my baby in the way I was taught by my dad and...

ran my baby in the way I was taught by my dad and it works, my bikes are the fastest, there is so much more to running a bike in than just going by the revs, you must not labour the engine at all...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 11:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,439
Posted By bike mad
term's for the road, but I would try to get/keep...

term's for the road, but I would try to get/keep both but if not term's,
they transform the engine, well worth it.
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 11:32
Replies: 21
Views: 4,204
Posted By bike mad
yep 14 on the front was what I did and have to...

yep 14 on the front was what I did and have to say the top end was the same if not better, it's still geared for 175 mph, not that I've do that,
but 150 in 3rd is know 135.
nice looking bike, they...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 11:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,518
Posted By bike mad
one hole thats not right, any one know knows the...

one hole thats not right, any one know knows the best things have two holes in the rear end.
lol :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 11:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,064
Posted By bike mad
keefy 10/10 keep up the good...

keefy 10/10
keep up the good work
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Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 11:00
Replies: 8
Views: 2,376
Posted By bike mad
if it's second-hand make sure it has a set of...

if it's second-hand make sure it has a set of term's as you will want then and there expensive, much better if you get them with the bike,
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Forum: 999 / 749 13-May-2006, 14:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By bike mad
plase put them on the site so we can all see,...

plase put them on the site so we can all see, thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2006, 20:48
Replies: 22
Views: 5,238
Posted By bike mad
you do get bad ones and good ones, had mine for a...

you do get bad ones and good ones, had mine for a year and have had to go to the shop 3 times, for warranty work and unlike the japs they have bent over backwards to help and at no charge, small...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 20:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,907
Posted By bike mad
this is the one for 999s,and not for you old and...

this is the one for 999s,and not for you old and ugly out dated 916s
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By bike mad
sounds like a one of to me, I'd thought that any...

sounds like a one of to me, I'd thought that any replacement whould make it more sensitive not less, you could try one finger braking
no help at all but hi any way
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 11:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,199
Posted By bike mad
I like the way it makes the swinging arm stand...

I like the way it makes the swinging arm stand out, with out going all bling,
it's looks right, one beautiful bike and not a load of nice parts that dont work,
when I do mine I think it's black for...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,699
Posted By bike mad
my pennys worth, beware I find if it's to dark...

my pennys worth, beware I find if it's to dark you can't see in the shadows,
riding just becomes a game of roulette as you can't see the road surface when you go though the trees shadows ect, and...
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