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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2006, 18:31
Replies: 22
Views: 5,903
Posted By 749er
I could be very tempted by a 749R.....that will...

I could be very tempted by a 749R.....that will be one well sought after bike in the future, as well as a peach to ride
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Nov-2006, 10:36
Replies: 63
Views: 25,681
Posted By 749er
In terms of looks I think the RR is in a class of...

In terms of looks I think the RR is in a class of its own. The 1098 looks better in the flesh than in the photos, but then I didn't think much of it in the photos. I like it enough to buy one, or the...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 19-Nov-2006, 17:58
Replies: 25
Views: 9,521
Posted By 749er
yoy are right it is not a fair comparison, the R1...

yoy are right it is not a fair comparison, the R1 is dull, ugly, boring, lacks character and does not win s many superbike races as a Ducati:D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 23:40
Replies: 25
Views: 9,521
Posted By 749er
an R1 with brembos, marchsinis (sp) and ohlins...

an R1 with brembos, marchsinis (sp) and ohlins cost £14k, so seems fair
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 19:23
Replies: 63
Views: 25,681
Posted By 749er
Excellent, decided on your colour yet? have you...

Excellent, decided on your colour yet?

have you tried those platform Daytona boots melanie sells?
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 17-Nov-2006, 17:36
Replies: 3
Views: 2,189
Posted By 749er
I think that is called target fixation

I think that is called target fixation
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 17:33
Replies: 63
Views: 25,681
Posted By 749er
consider it done CK! Good luck!

consider it done CK!

Good luck!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 16-Nov-2006, 22:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,618
Posted By 749er
Smile or platform boots:D

or platform boots:D
Forum: Monsters 16-Nov-2006, 20:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,236
Posted By 749er
Braw, now does anyone know if you can buy...

Braw, now does anyone know if you can buy replacement pins so that it will work with a 749 also
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Nov-2006, 19:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,601
Posted By 749er
paint it yellow!!

paint it yellow!!
Forum: Monsters 16-Nov-2006, 19:55
Replies: 4
Views: 3,236
Posted By 749er
S2R paddock stand

will the 916/748 stand fit the S2R

thanks
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 16-Nov-2006, 19:30
Replies: 11
Views: 3,896
Posted By 749er
cup of cocoa sir?

cup of cocoa sir?
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2006, 22:50
Replies: 22
Views: 5,119
Posted By 749er
I have a feeling the 999 will go the way of the...

I have a feeling the 999 will go the way of the Lancia Stratos. They were ahead of their time and still in the showroom 2 years after production ceased. Multiple world championships, some loved it,...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Nov-2006, 14:02
Replies: 60
Views: 25,174
Posted By 749er
http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t...

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=38845

the rest of us spend years learning our trade and developing our styles
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Nov-2006, 13:48
Replies: 60
Views: 25,174
Posted By 749er
just ignore him mate. two episodes of changing...

just ignore him mate.

two episodes of changing rooms and he is a qualified designer
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 15-Nov-2006, 13:42
Replies: 10
Views: 6,145
Posted By 749er
carbon tart!

carbon tart!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 23:39
Replies: 22
Views: 9,173
Posted By 749er
think you are right, looking at that picture

think you are right, looking at that picture
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 22:46
Replies: 60
Views: 25,174
Posted By 749er
its got that head down, arse up, big fairing...

its got that head down, arse up, big fairing profile look
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 17:56
Replies: 22
Views: 9,173
Posted By 749er
I think it will look good. Just hope "the...

I think it will look good. Just hope "the police in the know", ignore the termis as standard aspect.......not that I have £20k to spend!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 23:17
Replies: 15
Views: 6,429
Posted By 749er
thats not really comparing like with like though...

thats not really comparing like with like though is it? Didnt Yamaha make a special edition of the R1 with Ohlins/marchenesi etc and it cost about £14k, so the 1098 looks about the right money for...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 13-Nov-2006, 16:45
Replies: 46
Views: 16,417
Posted By 749er
Well put Richard....though my liking for castings...

Well put Richard....though my liking for castings comes from work more than anything, it makes me me a bit biased........
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 10-Nov-2006, 22:28
Replies: 46
Views: 16,417
Posted By 749er
if you are selling your 748R then the queue can...

if you are selling your 748R then the queue can line up behind me:D :D :D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 23:14
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
that too!!:D

that too!!:D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 23:08
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
looks very uncluttered from this viewpoint

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=129&d=1150797425

ps how do you embed a picture in the post?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 23:02
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
Think you are right there, in 10 years time I am...

Think you are right there, in 10 years time I am pretty sure the 999 design will look modern, a bit like the mk2 Toyota MR2, still doesn't look out of place on the roads
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 22:20
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
interesting how perspective can change your...

interesting how perspective can change your opinion. having said that, I dont like the revised taller screen on the 2005+ 749, and that side view shows why
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 18:55
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
the 749/999 rear, where form follows function AND...

the 749/999 rear, where form follows function AND looks good, a great piece of design IMHO
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 12:34
Replies: 55
Views: 21,545
Posted By 749er
Someone better tell Aprilia then! as their bikes...

Someone better tell Aprilia then! as their bikes have both on all the time;)
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 12:30
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
Would be a good to have done it that way for the...

Would be a good to have done it that way for the mono and done it the 916 way for the bip. A superbike aint a superbike when its carrying pillion.:D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 06:26
Replies: 55
Views: 21,545
Posted By 749er
The current RSVR has both headlamps on all the...

The current RSVR has both headlamps on all the time whether on dipped or main beam, which is how it should be IMHO if you have side by side lamps.

Also on the 749/999, both are never on at the same...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Nov-2006, 23:03
Replies: 55
Views: 21,545
Posted By 749er
oh I like that! is it me or do the headlamps...

oh I like that!

is it me or do the headlamps look narrower and meaner than in the other photos we have seen. I do like it like from the from front, now gettingb used to the rear. I think the idea...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Nov-2006, 18:27
Replies: 55
Views: 21,545
Posted By 749er
3.....on the basis it was cheaper/month to buy...

3.....on the basis it was cheaper/month to buy another bike than buy a season ticket for london public transport, as I am losing the Jaguar with the job change.

Also got £250 off my insurance...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Nov-2006, 18:16
Replies: 97
Views: 50,917
Posted By 749er
how about out the top of the tail unit as on the...

how about out the top of the tail unit as on the 'sedici?

original
stylish
and very Ducati
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Nov-2006, 18:11
Replies: 25
Views: 7,616
Posted By 749er
try a breakers for a replacement, should save...

try a breakers for a replacement, should save some cash!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 08-Nov-2006, 18:03
Replies: 55
Views: 21,545
Posted By 749er
well said......at the moment my Ducati of choice...

well said......at the moment my Ducati of choice would be a 999S mono nero, but not having £14k and needing a commuter I settled for a red S2R
Forum: Tyres 02-Nov-2006, 18:30
Replies: 6
Views: 3,425
Posted By 749er
I got quoted £260per pair, fitted for the...

I got quoted £260per pair, fitted for the 749......so pricey!:o Just stuck a regular Diablo on the rear in the end
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Oct-2006, 16:56
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
only a few weeks now though! Am trying to keep an...

only a few weeks now though! Am trying to keep an open mind even though I really dont like those new (very old) end cans. Still, I should not judge till I see the whole bike, thats only fair! still...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Oct-2006, 16:28
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
wow, the look of the bike is starting to grow on...

wow, the look of the bike is starting to grow on me as I can see more of the lines.

if you look there appears to be a real nice line from the nose through the apex of the headlamp then on up...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Oct-2006, 15:40
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
am now worried you could read my mind to find...

am now worried you could read my mind to find where I read it, yet I could not remember...........you left handed, have a black cat or crystal ball by any chance?:D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 26-Oct-2006, 11:39
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
am sure I read some where it will come with...

am sure I read some where it will come with monoblock callipers, especially developed by Brembo for this bike
Forum: Monsters 25-Oct-2006, 18:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,202
Posted By 749er
Hi Glyn hope Kirsty was ok too Mister. Will add...

Hi Glyn
hope Kirsty was ok too Mister.

Will add the R&G ones to the shopping list.

Thanks all for your advice!

Derek
Forum: Monsters 24-Oct-2006, 23:13
Replies: 10
Views: 4,202
Posted By 749er
thanks all, will go R&G. do you use...

thanks all, will go R&G. do you use protectors on the bar ends as well?
Forum: Monsters 24-Oct-2006, 20:42
Replies: 10
Views: 4,202
Posted By 749er
crash bungs

can someone please recommend crash bungs for a monster. Will they protect the tank if it gets knocked over in the street?

Thanks

Derek
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2006, 18:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By 749er
well I guess thats true, but I was referring to...

well I guess thats true, but I was referring to battery compatibility, saves adding the extra bits
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2006, 17:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,751
Posted By 749er
call me a boring engineer, but would it not be...

call me a boring engineer, but would it not be better for it to flip up, and just let the passing air flow lift the plate into a horizontal position rather than muck about with electrics etc. All you...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 24-Oct-2006, 07:37
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
well said that man!

well said that man!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Oct-2006, 18:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By 749er
they will need to be 12V to be compatible with...

they will need to be 12V to be compatible with you battery, but apart from that it would be good to get close to the same kind of luminance (brightness) as the stock part. Too bright can be...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Oct-2006, 18:01
Replies: 20
Views: 9,320
Posted By 749er
watched that and was very impressed, then I read...

watched that and was very impressed, then I read about gauges and scrubbing tyres in, and was even more impressed
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 13:07
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
Good observation Jeff. If it were your average...

Good observation Jeff. If it were your average punter interested in bikes you would have that bike photographed from every angle....could well all be part of the marketing...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 12:59
Replies: 50
Views: 24,462
Posted By 749er
amazingly enough the rider has gone off and left...

amazingly enough the rider has gone off and left the bike with the keys in the ignition.....imagine if it got nicked!!

Funny how the sign in the foreground is in English
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