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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Oct-2005, 00:15
Replies: 9
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Posted By fab
i was considering doing one of the classes, but...

i was considering doing one of the classes, but not sure whether to do that or an advanced riding one instead.

Im getting better (imo):D and becoming "more" at one with the bike as i go along, ive...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Oct-2005, 23:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By fab
Dirty great stinking wheeelies how?

So being relatively new to the whole bikeing scene (16months) , im learning a lot as i go a long.

One thing ive been curious of is after i have read various articles about wheelies and how they are...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 20:40
Replies: 40
Views: 7,838
Posted By fab
out of the above choice id go xerox, however i...

out of the above choice id go xerox, however i would sugegst all black as an adition after all this years new black is essentially ermm, mat black? :frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 23:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By fab
Sure will, sounds like it will be a good event,...

Sure will, sounds like it will be a good event, are there any provisional dates?

Do you mean yours is off the road for winter?
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 22:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By fab
Lol, ill watch out for that one, i often venture...

Lol, ill watch out for that one, i often venture over Hawes way from Ingleton and the surrounding area. Top class roads.

i was over Ripon way when this occured at a station in Masham.

Safe to say i...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 21:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By fab
Jaggers sort bike and all is well again

Just thought i would post this on a fresh post so to avoid any further confusion.

I got my baby back tonight and all is running well.

got the fuel that caused the problem back aswell and is...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 20:53
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
ok. Unfortunately i paid cash and the station...

ok.

Unfortunately i paid cash and the station say as i didint specifically request a receipt they cant confirm what fuel i put in, all they have is a transaction of the sale but not what was sold....
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 21:57
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Thanks again for your efforts guys. CCTV -...

Thanks again for your efforts guys.

CCTV - asked the staion doesnt have any, was a little sh*tty station and was only used becuase i wasnt sure how far a "branded" station would be.

The filters...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 20:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Well the garage called me back today and have...

Well the garage called me back today and have said they are convinced it was diesel I didnt want to say anything further at this stage to them, i have agreed to pick it back up tommorow at the cost...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 10:45
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Theres absolutely no way im accepting any...

Theres absolutely no way im accepting any liability over this, as you say scotty, allegedly the garage have said they have sent the fuel for analysis and that they cleared it all out and put new fuel...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 10:24
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Well this is what im concerned of whether someone...

Well this is what im concerned of whether someone is trying to hide their tracks but i dont know? im always very suspicious about things like this..

Will have to see what the 2nd upate results in...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 00:07
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
the bikes in the garage so i cant check it,...

the bikes in the garage so i cant check it, however the pump was green i ve been back up and checked photographed the thing aswell, and its the right hand side pump, the diesel one is black and the...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2005, 23:08
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Well, the first report was back from the garage...

Well, the first report was back from the garage today.

They suspected diesel! !

I felt " shock horror"!

i cannot have put diesel in, positively could not!

However curiosity had me thinking what...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 20:22
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Cheers for the help and suggestions guys, will...

Cheers for the help and suggestions guys, will see how things develop over the course of the week
:D
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 19:58
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Cheers again wilf, i senta u2u but not used it...

Cheers again wilf, i senta u2u but not used it before so not sure if i have used it correctly.

will have to get Cobb and Jaggers on the phone 1st thing as that is where the service was done last...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 19:43
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Sorry its a k4 749 dark, Its under warranty so...

Sorry its a k4 749 dark,
Its under warranty so hopefully wil be sorted without too much problems (read cost to me .:lol:)
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 19:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,311
Posted By fab
Suppose it had to break ..2nd update....

Ah well,
as the titles suggests the dark one broke down today.
Bike had just been for service and not ridden since.

So basically had ridden about 100 miles, bike suddenly locked the back wheel up...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Sep-2005, 01:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By fab
Its all in the web site ...

Its all in the web site www.corseperformance.co.uk , seems very reasonable indeed, may have to pay a visit post warranty
:)
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Aug-2005, 17:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By fab
ah sounds fair enuff i might just have to use the...

ah sounds fair enuff i might just have to use the mental arithmetic cheers
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Aug-2005, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Posted By fab
Quick question mph/kph toggle?

Hi just a quickie, can i toggle between mph and kph on the speedo - the maniual seems to suggest i can but there is no clear indication how to do this, unless i have mis read something.

Thanks guys.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Aug-2005, 20:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By fab
Oh right cool andyb, ill check it out :)

Oh right cool andyb, ill check it out :)
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2005, 22:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By fab
as in the chain needs re adjusting? to be honest...

as in the chain needs re adjusting?
to be honest ive not adjusted it in the 1200 miles its run in my possesion as the tension seems fine.

Cheers
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Aug-2005, 22:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By fab
clunky clack clack neutral ?

Just movin the bike round the garage in neutral and noticed the bike makin a slight clunkety clank noise seemingly from clutch/gearbox area.

not noticed it before and am off on me euro jaunt and its...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Aug-2005, 22:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By fab
Good call lads, i think ill go with it and then...

Good call lads, i think ill go with it and then change over there if neccesary. :burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Aug-2005, 21:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By fab
Euro Trip/Tyre change

Hey up!

Going on a european jaunt in a few weeks and am unsure if i should bother changing the tyres prior to going.

Am planning on doing approx 2.5 - 3k on the trip and my current original set of...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jul-2005, 19:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By fab
:lol: Nice try Chris, if you dont ask... Anyway...

:lol:
Nice try Chris, if you dont ask...

Anyway have been working on it today, does'nt look "too" bad. Nearly finished so ill get some pics hosted to see what you guys think when ive finished.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jul-2005, 19:01
Replies: 24
Views: 3,255
Posted By fab
Ah well thats good to hear, its not often you...

Ah well thats good to hear, its not often you hear of main dealers getting good reviews but thats kinda promising.

Cheers.
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 23:02
Replies: 24
Views: 3,255
Posted By fab
Sunny west yorkshire near leeds. Got Ducati...

Sunny west yorkshire near leeds.

Got Ducati Leeds nearby and also a couple of specialists which having had a couple of "specialist" cars i have tend to find that the small places offer a better...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 22:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By fab
you might be onto somethin there chris ... ;)

you might be onto somethin there chris ... ;)
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 22:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,255
Posted By fab
hmm i guess its due to location and varying...

hmm i guess its due to location and varying labour rates then as to why ive seen the prices differ?

Im sure they will try and do their best to tear me off wherever :P
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jul-2005, 22:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,255
Posted By fab
How much should one pay for their services?

Having read various quoted prices in magazines and across the t'internet, i would like to find out what you guys would expect to pay.

Given my bike is under warranty i would need to get it done at...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2005, 22:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By fab
Ah thanks for that chris very imformative :eureka:

Ah thanks for that chris very imformative :eureka:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2005, 21:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By fab
Hi its a bp cheers.

Hi its a bp
cheers.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jul-2005, 21:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By fab
Any one have pics of Ventura mountings?

Considering knocking up a set of "replica" ventura luggage racks, but i cant find an accurate picture of these being mounted to the bike, can anyone help.

I fiddled and fiddled with the oxford...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 22:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,050
Posted By fab
Looks absolutely stunning! :burn:

Looks absolutely stunning! :burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2005, 00:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By fab
Welcome welcome. Hope you enjoy the new toy...

Welcome welcome. Hope you enjoy the new toy tommorow!!
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jul-2005, 22:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By fab
Yup i agree thanks very much for that...

Yup i agree thanks very much for that insight.

Arent forums great? :)
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jul-2005, 11:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By fab
Oxford panniers ok on a 749 ?

I bought some oxford panniers and tailpack before i bought the 749 and was wondering if anyone has had experience with these on a 749/999.

My obvious concern is the heat from the exhaust and...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jul-2005, 23:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By fab
Hey landatec, seems a good idea re the sideside,...

Hey landatec, seems a good idea re the sideside, im getting tired of jumping off whilst holding on then geting the stand down. Might have to give that idea a try this weekend.
if im not too busy...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2005, 21:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By fab
Well surprisingly the dealer was still open have...

Well surprisingly the dealer was still open have just called them, to advise the problem and he advised to bring it down tommorow and he would be able to "richen" it up a little, this sounds like the...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Jul-2005, 21:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By fab
ttstu, i think you could be right the sound is...

ttstu, i think you could be right the sound is more like a sharp intake of air from the airbox, it seems slightly hesitant to get off the mark when it does this, it may be that im slipping the clutch...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2005, 23:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By fab
Cheers for the advice guys, i think i may have a...

Cheers for the advice guys, i think i may have a word with the dealer see if it can be looked at all. Its happened a couple of times again today, its seems to do it on the approach to roundabouts...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2005, 11:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,470
Posted By fab
Nice one Mike, picked mine up yesterday aswell...

Nice one Mike, picked mine up yesterday aswell and i guess we are going through the same feelings at the moment :)

All the best with it.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jul-2005, 00:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,634
Posted By fab
Newbie gets his ride!!

hey again everyone!

ive just had such a great day on my dark that i picked up this mornin! Was really really nervous when i first got on it.

Now after doing a coupla hundered miles i feel little...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2005, 21:29
Replies: 19
Views: 2,636
Posted By fab
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Im picking...

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Im picking it up on saturday now and cant wait.
Hopefully the weather is going to be a little better than the past few days so i can get some quality riding...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2005, 00:21
Replies: 19
Views: 2,636
Posted By fab
Whoo hoo! Cheers guys, im looking forward to...

Whoo hoo!

Cheers guys, im looking forward to being part of a rather nice club!

Looks very nice site and i already feel welcome.

Cheers! :D

Oh yeah and the drinks are on order, should be here...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jul-2005, 00:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,636
Posted By fab
Hi all newbie here...some advice please..

hi all
im a massive Ducati fan but admitedly lacking in some knowledge. I am currently looking at an 04 Dark. It looks perfect and i have placed a deposit, however one query is the top light of the...
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