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Forum: 999 / 749 25-Apr-2005, 17:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,785
Posted By UKRR
They're the same

They're the same
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2005, 20:18
Replies: 54
Views: 18,901
Posted By UKRR
Lack of focus on the part of the dealer - seems...

Lack of focus on the part of the dealer -

seems to be diversifying into the restaurant and car business - hopefully not at the expense of the bike business
Forum: General Motorcycles only 23-Apr-2005, 20:27
Replies: 2
Views: 2,085
Posted By UKRR
620 Multistrada - what a hoot

Just took my 749r in for 1st service and have been loaned a 620 Multi strada.
What a lovely little bike that is.
Tend to forget how much easier it is to ride in traffic with an upright seating...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 20:16
Replies: 19
Views: 3,252
Posted By UKRR
Fast getaway on most Dukes gives you a graunching...

Fast getaway on most Dukes gives you a graunching noise/feel.
My 900SS did it 10 years ago , my 996 did it and my 749R does it..............on second thoughts......perhaps its me ?
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,785
Posted By UKRR
YES - termi do a 57 mm system for the 749R - at...

YES - termi do a 57 mm system for the 749R - at about £2300 ex VAT.
Leo Vince also so a full system - by all accounts the LV quality is better than the Termi.
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2005, 10:25
Replies: 0
Views: 1,162
Posted By UKRR
Decatted exhaust link pipe

Looking for a decatted front link pipe for a 999r or 749r - anybody have one available ?
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 22:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,537
Posted By UKRR
I also have a japanese bike which always amazes...

I also have a japanese bike which always amazes me when it will start after several months standing with no trickle charge.
However - as a precaution I have always used an optimate on my past 3 Dukes...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 22:34
Replies: 18
Views: 2,537
Posted By UKRR
Page 47 of the manual - called 'servo' assisted...

Page 47 of the manual - called 'servo' assisted starting.
Press the button and release - the starter then operates for a period determined by the engine temperature.
If it fails to start then wait 2...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 22:15
Replies: 18
Views: 2,537
Posted By UKRR
All 999/749 should 'auto start'

All 999/749 should 'auto start'
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 21:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,537
Posted By UKRR
I find my 749R needs the 'choke' most times. Also...

I find my 749R needs the 'choke' most times.
Also - need to get used to the 999/749 managing the start.
Press the starter and release it - you will find that the bike will continue to turn over until...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Apr-2005, 13:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By UKRR
The hugger to use is dicteted by the type of...

The hugger to use is dicteted by the type of swinging arm.
Pre 05 - the 999r and thne 749r had unique huggers as they were the only ones with the fabricated swinging arms.
The 05 bikes now have...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2005, 14:11
Replies: 74
Views: 20,869
Posted By UKRR
To confirm Just checked my 749R and it lock on...

To confirm

Just checked my 749R and it lock on both the left and the right.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2005, 12:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,125
Posted By UKRR
I ALWAYS use Woods at Abergele. A bit of a trek...

I ALWAYS use Woods at Abergele.

A bit of a trek from Manc but not as far as London.

Andrew and his team offer a great service.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2005, 10:56
Replies: 74
Views: 20,869
Posted By UKRR
I have a 749R which will lock when the steering...

I have a 749R which will lock when the steering is turned to the left....haven't tried the right yet but will do so immediately

[Edited on 7-4-2005 by UKRR]
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 18:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By UKRR
Yep - I bought the Ducati Corse Carbon tank pad...

Yep - I bought the Ducati Corse Carbon tank pad and cut it to fit.

Does the job nicely - you can obtain them from your local Ducati dealer
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 23:05
Replies: 47
Views: 8,651
Posted By UKRR
The immobiliser system works so that ONCE the...

The immobiliser system works so that ONCE the bikes key has been used to start the bike the ECU will ONLY recognise that key...............its a security measure but means that ECU's cannot be...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Mar-2005, 22:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,667
Posted By UKRR
Power commander made biggest difference to my...

Power commander made biggest difference to my 996S after being Termi'd
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 22:26
Replies: 27
Views: 5,719
Posted By UKRR
I think that Ducati believe that the rough...

I think that Ducati believe that the rough welding would give the bike that - homologation special - look.
Interestingly - a few months back Ducati ran a poll on their website to guage opinion on...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 19:27
Replies: 27
Views: 5,719
Posted By UKRR
The 'by hand' comment originated from an...

The 'by hand' comment originated from an observation that some 749R tank welds were worse than others (mine is quite good!).
Some are worse than others because they are welded 'by hand' - by hand...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2005, 14:56
Replies: 27
Views: 5,719
Posted By UKRR
Some are worse than others (its done by hand)

Some are worse than others (its done by hand)
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Mar-2005, 19:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By UKRR
I am sure that ther are many people who would...

I am sure that ther are many people who would like to review these documents.
Can you post them ?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2005, 23:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,167
Posted By UKRR
I,ve got the assymetric ordered for my...

I,ve got the assymetric ordered for my 749R.

Apart from the noise - was there any noticeable difference with the new system ?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2005, 22:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,167
Posted By UKRR
Also - agree with you about the CPU issue. I had...

Also - agree with you about the CPU issue.

I had a 996S before my 749R and I couldn't get it to run properly using DP chips.
Put a PC on it and it ran really smoothly after being set up an the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2005, 22:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,167
Posted By UKRR
Andy Sorry for coming across as an anorak there...

Andy

Sorry for coming across as an anorak there !

Just wondered if anyone knew of any viable alternatives for the 749R.
I'd like a balanced system but - hey call me cheap - but I don't want to...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2005, 22:42
Replies: 22
Views: 3,167
Posted By UKRR
Unless - of course , you have a 749R. Choices...

Unless - of course , you have a 749R.

Choices are - full 57mm termi or equivalent.....that's it !

Alternatively you 'do it yourself' with an assymetric system from another model...although I hear...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2005, 10:00
Replies: 27
Views: 5,719
Posted By UKRR
04 749r has carbon bodywork.

04 749r has carbon bodywork.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Mar-2005, 15:37
Replies: 0
Views: 940
Posted By UKRR
No GSE at Donnington Today - Boo Hoo

Just got back from the BSB Open day at Donnington.
GSE not there as their bikes at on the way to Spain for Dunlop tests.
Most other BSB teams in attendance - John Reynolds was there but not...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2005, 18:24
Replies: 33
Views: 4,178
Posted By UKRR
I guess the comment about making power at the rev...

I guess the comment about making power at the rev limiter is the justification for the race kit which revs to 13,000 rpm - nice !
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 22:23
Replies: 40
Views: 10,844
Posted By UKRR
Check this out for 749R base run...

Check this out for 749R base run info

http://www.moto-one.com.au/performance/749rbase.html
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Mar-2005, 20:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,832
Posted By UKRR
I find Ducati Insurance to be the best. Although...

I find Ducati Insurance to be the best.

Although I think its done through 'Wicked'.

I have my 749R and 1000rr Fireblade on the same policy.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Mar-2005, 12:44
Replies: 40
Views: 10,844
Posted By UKRR
As well as race kit did you down gear as well...

As well as race kit did you down gear as well ?

I also have a 749R which I will be termi-ing soon and am , short of the race kit , looking to maximise drive.

If you've not seen it already there is...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2005, 17:29
Replies: 40
Views: 10,844
Posted By UKRR
What is your service interval now - and what is...

What is your service interval now - and what is involved with the service ?
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