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Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 04-Jan-2006, 19:28
Replies: 164
Views: 41,383
Posted By ak47
either way lets' have those forms!!!

either way lets' have those forms!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jan-2006, 23:35
Replies: 38
Views: 12,106
Posted By ak47
not wishing to dampen your spirits, but mine does...

not wishing to dampen your spirits, but mine does it with the termis and chip.....fingers crossed yours is better!!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jan-2006, 16:51
Replies: 38
Views: 12,106
Posted By ak47
Get it to a dealer as soon as you can. Mine has...

Get it to a dealer as soon as you can. Mine has had the same problem and it still isn't fixed.......It went in in august!!

I think they are about to give up on it now!!!:devil::devil::mad::mad::mad:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Dec-2005, 14:40
Replies: 42
Views: 8,702
Posted By ak47
I doubt there is much difference in protection,...

I doubt there is much difference in protection, and there probably aren't that many who have had to test the protection of both. But a well fitting helmet is worth so much ....so if it is more...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 15:48
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
local have jusst dissappeared DLC/S

local have jusst dissappeared DLC/S
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 14:42
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
But I have to give it back in 14 days!!!!

But I have to give it back in 14 days!!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 14:42
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
I got a loan bike from them this week....after...

I got a loan bike from them this week....after doing said calculations.... A Lovely KWAK zr-7!!! and that was after being refused by the dealer and having to go to Ducati UK to sort it out.
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 14:32
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
If only I knew!! Do you think that 4 months is...

If only I knew!!
Do you think that 4 months is too long.....

I did the calculations on what it has cost me over the past 4 months for simply "not having the bike"......it is a real eye opener.
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 12:33
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
I am not sure that it is a good idea to post my...

I am not sure that it is a good idea to post my experiences.....especially as they might not be the most flattering.

Either way.....let's just say 749s......and it stops from time to time
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 17:46
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
seeing as they have had it for 4 months, another...

seeing as they have had it for 4 months, another hour can't harm. I presume that I can still take the back wheel off without having to split the chain. the pipes need a little elbow grease.

See I...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 17:10
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
so..., Can I fit a new chain, front and rear...

so..., Can I fit a new chain, front and rear sprocket.....with the aid of a chain splitter and some instructions...or is it better/simpler to get the dealer to do it?

[Edited on 28-11-2005 by ak47]
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 16:49
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
they look like they have loads of stuff. if I...

they look like they have loads of stuff.

if I were to get a larger rear sprocket......what noticeable difference will there be? it seems to make no difference in price.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 16:39
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
what about these? Is this the DID one you...

what about these?

Is this the DID one you mention Harv
http://www.ducati9.net/pages/performance2.asp?section=s2&subsection=Chains+%26+sprockets
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 16:38
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
Oh Dear!!! Why new sprocket?? Do they wear at...

Oh Dear!!!

Why new sprocket?? Do they wear at the same rate? Basically, I am changing it as preventative maintenance. I'm paranoid about it snapping, it has done 6k miles. To be honest I don't...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 14:45
Replies: 24
Views: 2,846
Posted By ak47
Basic Maintenance - new chain

Hi guys, I am fairly new to bike maintenance and am not confident with doing things myself. But would like to give it a go. What is involved with replacing the chain. Do I need special tools, etc...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Nov-2005, 12:50
Replies: 164
Views: 41,383
Posted By ak47
great stuff Jon, definitely brands and cadwell,...

great stuff Jon,

definitely brands and cadwell, where do I sign????:D
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 31-Oct-2005, 19:51
Replies: 14
Views: 14,662
Posted By ak47
mine has been in and out for the past 3...

mine has been in and out for the past 3 months.......same thing....and as yet no solution!!!!! tried ecu, coil, throttle bodies, timing gear.....the lot and nothing yet has made it better. it is...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 15:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,389
Posted By ak47
Mine has been in and out of he dealers, doing the...

Mine has been in and out of he dealers, doing the same thing. It is still there....for the foreseable future anyway!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 10-Oct-2005, 20:43
Replies: 63
Views: 13,531
Posted By ak47
Same here fellas. I would prefer it to stay with...

Same here fellas. I would prefer it to stay with the club so that there is more in the kitty to reduce the overall loss on the day!
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Oct-2005, 18:18
Replies: 106
Views: 27,964
Posted By ak47
I was in the novice group, it was my first...

I was in the novice group, it was my first trackday and found it very well organised. Everyone was very well behaved, except me but I got repremenanded for passing too closely and didn't do it...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 06-Oct-2005, 12:02
Replies: 106
Views: 27,964
Posted By ak47
Just to reiterate what has been said already. ...

Just to reiterate what has been said already. Thanks so much for a great day yesterday. Brilliantly organised, lovely people and the bike stayed upright all day!!! the only downer is that I spent...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 14:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,717
Posted By ak47
TA5 Perfect timing!!!

After the bike being in the dealers for the last 2 months, I can pick it up today!!!!! The timing couldn't be better.
Looking forward to my first trackday!!!! Especially as I won't have to run...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 23-Sep-2005, 12:03
Replies: 58
Views: 17,247
Posted By ak47
My bike has been at the dealers for the past 6...

My bike has been at the dealers for the past 6 weeks and is still not fixed. If it isn't ready by the 5th does anyone know of anywhere that I can hire a bike?
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Sep-2005, 20:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,332
Posted By ak47
I got one. It is in at the moment

I got one. It is in at the moment
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Sep-2005, 19:58
Replies: 12
Views: 1,888
Posted By ak47
info@ducatiuk.com I wrote to them when I felt...

info@ducatiuk.com

I wrote to them when I felt the dealer wasn't doing as they should and they got things sorted within 48 hours.
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 12:36
Replies: 94
Views: 22,472
Posted By ak47
I'm in for sure... I just need sort the...

I'm in for sure... I just need sort the membership at the same time. I know the problems that you can have with organising these things. I used to do them for a lotus club, until I lost a couple of...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Aug-2005, 12:06
Replies: 94
Views: 22,472
Posted By ak47
where are the details??

where are the details??
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Aug-2005, 18:40
Replies: 45
Views: 8,304
Posted By ak47
from exerience I wouldn't touch it until the HP...

from exerience I wouldn't touch it until the HP is clear.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 13:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,622
Posted By ak47
Left rear indicator?

I don't suppose anyone has one knocking about? The orange plastic has fallen off mine. I'll pay the going rate!!!

thanks in advance
Forum: Tyres 12-Jul-2005, 16:46
Replies: 2
Views: 3,046
Posted By ak47
Dave Robinson (wandsworth) did mine after work. ...

Dave Robinson (wandsworth) did mine after work. I had to go to him thought but he s open till 9pm
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 14:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By ak47
Understood. But they say that there are 2 shades...

Understood. But they say that there are 2 shades of an 04 749s.....
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By ak47
odd though, they want me to chip a bit of paint...

odd though, they want me to chip a bit of paint off and send it to them as they can't find a match.....:puzzled:

I can't do that
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 12:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By ak47
Thanks Steve

Thanks Steve
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Jun-2005, 11:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By ak47
Red Touch up paint

Last night in the storms I picked up some gravel between me and the tank....:(

can anyone recommend any touch up paint?

Thanks
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 17:46
Replies: 38
Views: 3,824
Posted By ak47
True, but if any entrepreneurial types fancy...

True, but if any entrepreneurial types fancy running a bike for me!! :devil:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jun-2005, 17:34
Replies: 38
Views: 3,824
Posted By ak47
if it were 100 pounds per race day I'd probably...

if it were 100 pounds per race day I'd probably take it for the season.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 21:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By ak47
I am afraid I don't know other than it wouldn't...

I am afraid I don't know other than it wouldn't pressurise. Dave Robinson said that he trie everything he knew and still nothing.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 17:39
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By ak47
We tried changing/bleeding the fluid first. How...

We tried changing/bleeding the fluid first. How can water get in there.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 13:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By ak47
A Quick Update: I Took the bike to the Local...

A Quick Update:
I Took the bike to the Local specialist, Top bloke, and he found that it was a faulty master cylinder. He changed it there and then...which is brilliant as the bike is back and feels...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 12:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,713
Posted By ak47
Mine do "hiss" for a short while after...

Mine do "hiss" for a short while after application, but they certainly not grabby.
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 15:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By ak47
thanks for the advice....going to get the...

thanks for the advice....going to get the spanners out tonight. It makes sense as the travel for the level gets less as it heats up..
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2005, 00:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,323
Posted By ak47
Clutch Advice required

Hi Guys, Advice required.

Over the past few weeks I have been sufferring from limited clutch use. Basically, it is fine until the bike is up to temperature and then it is almost impossible to get...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-May-2005, 19:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
Posted By ak47
I am not sure that they hire them, but try...

I am not sure that they hire them, but try Buckmore Park or Lydd as I have seen minimotos at both!

Good luck
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,083
Posted By ak47
I was hoping that wasn't the case.... 100 quid...

I was hoping that wasn't the case.... 100 quid for what is only a bent bit of metal on wheels
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 13:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,083
Posted By ak47
Paddock Stand for 04 749s

Hi Guys,

can anyone recommend a paddock stnd for my bike. I realised it is not very easy to get the fairings off, this weekend, without one.
thanks in advance.

A
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2005, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,815
Posted By ak47
They really don't care. After I went on it the...

They really don't care. After I went on it the policemen had their bike to go home on and all of them had questionable cans and plates.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 18:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,207
Posted By ak47
I, personally, wouldn't stand for 1-4! Get the...

I, personally, wouldn't stand for 1-4! Get the dealer to sort them.
I'm afraid you are going to have to learn to live with point 5
Forum: Stolen Bikes 15-Apr-2005, 01:06
Replies: 25
Views: 20,288
Posted By ak47
sorry for your loss btw, I know how you feel!!! ...

sorry for your loss btw, I know how you feel!!! Hope you get it back!!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 15-Apr-2005, 01:06
Replies: 25
Views: 20,288
Posted By ak47
I know it is consolation, but I have got 10...

I know it is consolation, but I have got 10 police officers standin round my bike at the moment!!! It is safe for the time being. they have been there for an hour. I just popped out to see if they...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 15:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,032
Posted By ak47
Just been looking through previous threads on...

Just been looking through previous threads on this and the general consensus is that if your dealer knows what they are doing then the can correct it by making some adjustments. The details of those...
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