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Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 21-Aug-2006, 23:28
Replies: 3
Views: 6,176
Posted By Wylie1
I'll 2nd that. Top bit of kit. Just to clarify,...

I'll 2nd that. Top bit of kit.

Just to clarify, the bag is made by Bags-Connection, but purchased from Sean at Calamander (01874 636666).
Forum: Technical - Help or Info - NON Motorcycle 21-Aug-2006, 23:17
Replies: 11
Views: 9,274
Posted By Wylie1
For the record, KP's product review of the...

For the record, KP's product review of the Cargobag was totally impartial (he'd say so himself, but he doesn't frequent these boards very often these days). We did get a small discount from...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Aug-2006, 15:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By Wylie1
You could...

You could try:-

http://www.mdsbattery.co.uk/defaultuk.asp

Give them a call as they do not list everything on their website & are very helpful.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 13-Aug-2006, 22:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,756
Posted By Wylie1
I was at the factory for the tour on 27th July....

I was at the factory for the tour on 27th July. They mentioned the 1100 Multi, but I thought it must be old news as they were so open about it.

Other observations on the day:-
There is a dual seat...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2006, 23:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,768
Posted By Wylie1
Sound's like it could be the battery. My...

Sound's like it could be the battery. My immobilser light (red triangular light at the top of the dials) flashes when it's on.

I always use this company for all my batteries (although I've never...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 23:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,687
Posted By Wylie1
I know all about the baseball bat....Mav was...

I know all about the baseball bat....Mav was standing over me while I typed the post above (just kidding!!!)

Mav...I did enjoy your 2nd home. Very hospitable. After 14 hrs on a 749 I was very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Aug-2006, 22:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,687
Posted By Wylie1
Thumbs up Yet another big-up for Mav!!!

I want to publicly thank Madmav for helping me out last weekend. Myself + 2 mates were riding back from Italy en-route to the Nurburgring on Saturday. Mav kindly sorted out accommodation for our...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2006, 21:40
Replies: 113
Views: 32,970
Posted By Wylie1
I had a minor service + belt change at approx...

I had a minor service + belt change at approx 3500 miles at an official Ducati dealer in the South. I opted not to have the valve clearances checked as service interval is 6000 miles. Cost me £290...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 29-Jun-2006, 11:30
Replies: 13
Views: 16,139
Posted By Wylie1
Very, very lucky to get their bikes back, but...

Very, very lucky to get their bikes back, but great news nonetheless. Like you say, it's not often you hear that. Although.....

.....a mate of mine had his WR250 & gsxr750 stolen (+ all his bike kit...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jun-2006, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 6,449
Posted By Wylie1
Exactly the same scenario for me too. March it is...

Exactly the same scenario for me too. March it is then!
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jun-2006, 12:52
Replies: 11
Views: 6,449
Posted By Wylie1
This is aimed at any of the Ducati specialist...

This is aimed at any of the Ducati specialist workshops/mechanics/dealers on here.....how long does it take to check the valve clearances?

Also, service schedule states they need to be checked every...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jun-2006, 21:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,875
Posted By Wylie1
Further to my post above, the seat cowl on an R6...

Further to my post above, the seat cowl on an R6 replaces the pillion perch, as opposed to covering it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Jun-2006, 21:37
Replies: 20
Views: 4,875
Posted By Wylie1
I was at a bike dealer's a couple of months ago...

I was at a bike dealer's a couple of months ago when somebody was getting their R6 MOT'd. The dealer took the bike to the local MOT garage, but it came back as a fail for having no pillion pegs. They...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Jun-2006, 11:30
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By Wylie1
Whatever it is, it looks nice (from what you can...

Whatever it is, it looks nice (from what you can see)....apart from the exhausts which look totally out of place & about 15 years out of date!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 19-Jun-2006, 12:40
Replies: 18
Views: 16,842
Posted By Wylie1
I keep my bike(s) in my garage. The garage is an...

I keep my bike(s) in my garage. The garage is an integral part of the house & it's wired up to house alarm, my keys are hidden in the house, the road bike is fitted with alarm/immob (cat1) & both...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Jun-2006, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By Wylie1
They look quite good. I'd be interested to know...

They look quite good. I'd be interested to know how you get on with them.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 21:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,209
Posted By Wylie1
Wave....a mate of mine has the HC Racetech kit...

Wave....a mate of mine has the HC Racetech kit fitted. He's away at the moment, but next time he's around I'll give you a shout. I live near Bromley & he's only in Tonbridge.

I'm out for an early...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 17:27
Replies: 30
Views: 6,600
Posted By Wylie1
2-piece Rukka base layer for me. Wicks moisture...

2-piece Rukka base layer for me. Wicks moisture away nicely.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2006, 13:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By Wylie1
I've had that switch fail (on the day of my MOT)...

I've had that switch fail (on the day of my MOT) on my 749s. From memory, the switch is about £40-50 !!!! Hopefully, a clean & re-connection will sort yours out.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 22:05
Replies: 16
Views: 4,779
Posted By Wylie1
Go to http://www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk/ or...

Go to http://www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk/ or .......

Tel: +44 (0)7836 241420
Tel: +44 (0)1295 812792
Fax:+44 (0)1295 812793
E-mail: sales@sandbarcomposites.co.uk

Sandbar Composites Ltd
4 Lester...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 17:26
Replies: 11
Views: 5,576
Posted By Wylie1
I'm off to Italy in July. I was thinking of...

I'm off to Italy in July. I was thinking of buying an SW Motech Cargobag. Scroll to bottom of the following page:-

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/SW_Motech_Bags_Connection.html

Anybody else used...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-May-2006, 22:22
Replies: 22
Views: 5,621
Posted By Wylie1
I bought the 1st 749s back in Oct '02. It's had a...

I bought the 1st 749s back in Oct '02. It's had a couple of very minor recalls (but so has every new jap bike I've bought/ owned) & I had to replace the battery in the 1st year of ownership (due to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-May-2006, 10:15
Replies: 19
Views: 4,149
Posted By Wylie1
Oops, sorry... I was editing my reply after...

Oops, sorry... I was editing my reply after reading the rest of your post! See above
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-May-2006, 10:07
Replies: 19
Views: 4,149
Posted By Wylie1
Put a ' before the zero to display the leading...

Put a ' before the zero to display the leading zero, then hover over the lower RH corner of the cell click & drag down with the LH mouse button for sequential numbers in the cells below

[Edited on...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 13:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,021
Posted By Wylie1
See attached image from workshop manual showing...

See attached image from workshop manual showing fuel injection system relay (No. 6). Not absolutely sure this is the one, but it's the only one shown for fi system. Maybe someone that's changed one...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 11:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Wylie1
Post an Ad up in the ' Market place ' section....

Post an Ad up in the ' Market place ' section. You never know, someone may want your gsxr or know someone else that does.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 10:20
Replies: 11
Views: 3,021
Posted By Wylie1
Behind the battery tray.

Behind the battery tray.
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2006, 10:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By Wylie1
I've got the termi can & it's plenty loud...

I've got the termi can & it's plenty loud enough (without being offensive). People tend to either smile or frown when I fire 'er up ;)

As I live very close to you, you're more than welcome to meet...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Apr-2006, 23:37
Replies: 5
Views: 4,040
Posted By Wylie1
Take a look at this...

Take a look at this thread:-

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=32076#pid315189

Good luck
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2006, 21:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,896
Posted By Wylie1
:lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Apr-2006, 09:21
Replies: 47
Views: 12,610
Posted By Wylie1
I looked at that option with another dsc member,...

I looked at that option with another dsc member, but he couldn't commit to this year's series. The lack of actual track time was also a consideration if sharing a bike.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Apr-2006, 23:13
Replies: 47
Views: 12,610
Posted By Wylie1
Excellent post this & paticularly interesting...

Excellent post this & paticularly interesting for me as I was teetering on the edge of joining in this year!

I was lucky enough to have a go of Tonio's 620ss for one of the sessions at the Brands...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2006, 15:30
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 68,398
Posted By Wylie1
:puzzled: ....seems nobody read my earlier post...

:puzzled: ....seems nobody read my earlier post either :eureka:
Forum: Tyres 21-Apr-2006, 15:26
Replies: 5
Views: 3,980
Posted By Wylie1
I had some fitted to my 749 before going to the...

I had some fitted to my 749 before going to the Nurburgring last weekend.

Very stable, warmed up nice & quick & even the ride home in torrential rain was drama-free! The softer egdes are much...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 13:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Posted By Wylie1
Personally, I wouldn't trust that strap much. If...

Personally, I wouldn't trust that strap much. If you take someone you care about on the back, get a pillion-pal (belt with "love-handles" for pillion that rider wears). Doesn't look too cool, but...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 12:51
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 68,398
Posted By Wylie1
I had a similar problem after replacing the fluid...

I had a similar problem after replacing the fluid in my clutch (air at/around lever). Initially, it was fine, but then the lever started coming further & further back to the bar.

There is a bleed...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2006, 21:59
Replies: 14
Views: 4,156
Posted By Wylie1
I've just got back from a trip to the...

I've just got back from a trip to the Nurburgring. Rode the 350 miles or so to get there & still felt fresh enough to get 4 laps in before hitting the hotel bar!
The poor tank range dictates regular...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2006, 16:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By Wylie1
I've always tightened the pinch bolts using a...

I've always tightened the pinch bolts using a good quality torque wrench, but it has had a tyre change that I didn't take the wheels off myself :mad:
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Apr-2006, 16:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By Wylie1
Thanks khushy, but the spindle isn't as tight as...

Thanks khushy, but the spindle isn't as tight as I am! ;)

It wasn't too hard to get out....just harder than I thought it should be.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Apr-2006, 15:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By Wylie1
Front wheel spindle very tight?

Whilst I was removing my wheels to get tyres changed, I noticed the front wheel spindle was quite hard to remove & replace.
Anybody else come across that?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Apr-2006, 15:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By Wylie1
Components tested in the Motorcycle MOT...

Components tested in the Motorcycle MOT test:-

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/motorcycleowners/mottesting/motorcyclecomponentstested.htm
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2006, 15:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,540
Posted By Wylie1
An arm, leg + one major organ would probably...

An arm, leg + one major organ would probably cover the cost of a genuine item.

QB carbon have a larger capacity tank on their...
Forum: Tyres 05-Apr-2006, 13:46
Replies: 6
Views: 4,482
Posted By Wylie1
Just happen to be looking through MCN now. The...

Just happen to be looking through MCN now. The tel no. for Bike Tyres Leeds is 0113 260 7383.

There's also an advert with BT010's listed. BFM motorcycles on 0870 7877479
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Apr-2006, 16:19
Replies: 11
Views: 3,543
Posted By Wylie1
Just to confirm the comments above, I had my...

Just to confirm the comments above, I had my Termi'd 749 MOT'd yesterday without any problems. In fact, everybody there said it sounds the dog's wotsits!!! :cool:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Mar-2006, 20:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
Posted By Wylie1
Thanks Ian, The Termi isn't stamped 'not for...

Thanks Ian,

The Termi isn't stamped 'not for road use', so I'm hoping they'll let it slide as it's a real pain .i.t.a. to swap back to the standard can.

Cheers,
Lee
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-Mar-2006, 16:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,852
Posted By Wylie1
MOT recommendation in Kent (Bromley area)

I need to get my 749 MOT'd. Can anybody recommend anywhere in the Bromley area. Termi-friendly would be a distinct advantage.

Cheers
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Nov-2005, 15:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,001
Posted By Wylie1
Mmmm......the plot...

Mmmm......the plot thickens:-

http://groups.msn.com/GixerCrew/general.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=55914&LastModified=4675546928855650281
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Oct-2005, 14:06
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By Wylie1
dubelg.....I think I'm right in saying you've...

dubelg.....I think I'm right in saying you've bought Tonio's 620ss. If so, I rode his bike for 1 session at TA5 (Brands) & I'd be very surprised if it had standard grade oil in there. It dived a bit...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 16:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,278
Posted By Wylie1
I managed to adjust mine with a c-spanner whilst...

I managed to adjust mine with a c-spanner whilst it was still on the bike. It is very awkward to do, but can be done. Your knuckles won't thank you though!
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Oct-2005, 13:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,482
Posted By Wylie1
Front axle - 63 Nm Clamp bolts - 19 Nm Caliper...

Front axle - 63 Nm
Clamp bolts - 19 Nm
Caliper bolts - 43 Nm

Rear axle - 180 Nm
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