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Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 17:14
Replies: 18
Views: 2,582
Posted By sonic
unfortunately a little bit vertically challenged,...

unfortunately a little bit vertically challenged, so its easier for me to tuck my arm in and go into a racing crouch, must look like a right pillock. But hey, its Italian, your not supposed to be...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 16:07
Replies: 18
Views: 2,582
Posted By sonic
haha, wish I could get away with that...

haha, wish I could get away with that now!

Theres the back door and front door, both with big lips on the bottom that Id have to come up with a little ramp for. Girlfriend didnt really appreciate...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,582
Posted By sonic
I know, thats how i got it out last time. Just...

I know, thats how i got it out last time. Just left them hanging with a soft cloth between them and the nose cone.

Can you imagine doing that every time you wanna leave the house? I already...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,582
Posted By sonic
hahha, I have the priorities sorted completely,...

hahha, I have the priorities sorted completely, planning on moving house to a place with a garage (absolute stipulation that the missus cant quite grasp yet). But in the meantime (when its been...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sonic
well bugger me, they make one, cheers Wylie!

well bugger me, they make one, cheers Wylie!
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 13:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sonic
trickz, dont suppose you have a piccie of it do...

trickz, dont suppose you have a piccie of it do you (not that I wanna nick your idea or anything ;) ;) ;)

Ive tried sitting further back, at all different angles etc but still tends to stratch...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 12:52
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Been thinking about the Leo Vince system, if I...

Been thinking about the Leo Vince system, if I get a power commander fitted it will need a Dyno to set up properly yea? Is there one anyone would recommend in the West Sussex area?
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 10:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By sonic
hi Gareth, my discs are prone to that too, within...

hi Gareth, my discs are prone to that too, within a couple of days (although, same as twinfan, i rode mine in winter) but the leaky lens is a fault, tell the dealer to replace it.

KeefyB - is it...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 10:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sonic
andyb, would still be the same though wouldnt it?...

andyb, would still be the same though wouldnt it? The replacement carbon item still only covers the same area as the standard one. I need to cover more bits so just wondered if there was a way. Ill...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 10:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,221
Posted By sonic
I put the Motrax unit on mine on the weekend....

I put the Motrax unit on mine on the weekend. Very little bar that just holds the top in place. 'Apparentely' it doesnt shake about but im gonna trim the bottom of the plate off (leaving a legal 1...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 23:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sonic
Tank Scratches

Anyone have suggestions on how to avoid tank scratches on a 749. Ive got the Dark version, so any tiny little mark shows up like Ive taken a maschete to it.
Ive seen some retro fit ducati original...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 23:13
Replies: 18
Views: 2,582
Posted By sonic
999/749 Mirrors

Hi All, was wondering if anyone has ever seen any after market mirror/indicators for the 749. Its a bit of a ****er to get the bike round the back and could fit it through the house if it werent for...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 23:09
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Yea actually heard that too, mentioned something...

Yea actually heard that too, mentioned something about having the Red key to the bike...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 22:54
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
wow. Brilliant, cheers for that...

wow. Brilliant, cheers for that matey!:eureka::eureka::eureka:
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 19:33
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
I meant :):) (looks a bit dodgy with the winking...

I meant :):) (looks a bit dodgy with the winking going on, sorry) haha
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 19:32
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Excellent, cheers mate, I will do;);)

Excellent, cheers mate, I will do;);)
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 17:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By sonic
Think its 650 miles, but light comes on at 600...

Think its 650 miles, but light comes on at 600 (not 1000% but thats what it is on a 749)
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 14:53
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Tell the truth I am still a bit confused over...

Tell the truth I am still a bit confused over that statement he made. I thought the whole point was the ECU to 'setup' the fuelling etc so it matched with the dynamics of the system. Surely it would...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 14:34
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Just spoke to Pro Twins about the termis etc,...

Just spoke to Pro Twins about the termis etc, they say they have a second hand one coming in for sale at around 700 quid. I mentioned the chip and he said it isnt necessary:
"In most cases we run...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 13:00
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
I know! It does sound evil, but not sure which...

I know! It does sound evil, but not sure which ones are race and which ones are road legal. Is yours a race system??

Also, casoli do some http://www.casoli.co.uk/start.htm

Anyone heard these?

......
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 12:39
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
Cheers mate, will do :D:D

Cheers mate, will do :D:D
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 12:17
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
I know it looks a bit dodgy, Id love to see one...

I know it looks a bit dodgy, Id love to see one in the flesh just to know how the lines are, and the sound...

Leo Vince one looks cool, bit pricey though Id imagine.

Block42, if I could get one...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 10:45
Replies: 47
Views: 9,118
Posted By sonic
749 Exhausts

Hi all, Im looking to get a new exhaust for my 749 Dark BP but Im unsure which one to get. Id like a bhp increase in the process (well, who wouldnt) so I know the Termi would be good.
Anyone had any...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 10:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By sonic
ahhhh, cheers the advice all, I think Ive got the...

ahhhh, cheers the advice all, I think Ive got the same kind (little allen bolts around it) so Ill stick it on the rear pegs as advised. Or could drill the thing out a bit to make it fit... hmmm...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Apr-2005, 01:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By sonic
Really? thought you had to show it by law?

Really? thought you had to show it by law?
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Apr-2005, 23:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,705
Posted By sonic
Tax Disc Holder

Just bought a new tax disc holder for my 749 (Motrax one) but doesnt fit on the bolt that holds the existing one on. Does anyone have any suggestions, is it a abnormal size bolt so all other holders...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Apr-2005, 00:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By sonic
bugger Im down that road on the weekend, cheers...

bugger Im down that road on the weekend, cheers for the heads up :eureka:
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 21:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By sonic
dont bleedin tempt me! (getting a bonus at the...

dont bleedin tempt me! (getting a bonus at the end of the month and the missus is saying its getting saved... but just out of interest, how much you askin?)
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 21:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By sonic
Really?? they are interchangeable??

Really?? they are interchangeable??
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 16:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By sonic
hahhaha, true i suppose, just wondered if there...

hahhaha, true i suppose, just wondered if there was a simpler way. Having just bought it i aint gonna get much on resale at the mo, so gonna wait a year until I get an upgrade, probably will go for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 15:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By sonic
More Power

Hiya

Ive got a 749 dark but Im looking to get some more power out of it, im sticking a 41T sprocket on the back, but has anyone got safe reliable engine mod suggestions for a big more poke?

I know...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2005, 14:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,609
Posted By sonic
Just picked up a 41 renthal rear sprocket for the...

Just picked up a 41 renthal rear sprocket for the bike, unfortunately P&H dont have time to fit it (2 week wait) so Im gonna have to wait :flame:

Once its actually fitted Ill tell you how it goes...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 19:17
Replies: 18
Views: 1,997
Posted By sonic
must be different on the 749...I'll get me coat...

must be different on the 749...I'll get me coat...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 17:30
Replies: 18
Views: 1,997
Posted By sonic
Some dont, but be carefull, the one I ordered...

Some dont, but be carefull, the one I ordered from Streamline Carbon didnt have the bolts with it (and there were none on the bike, just little plastic clips) so I had to go get some. Standard stuff,...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 13:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,609
Posted By sonic
Im gonna be doing the same, just for...

Im gonna be doing the same, just for clarification and cause im particularly thick, would you advise on a lower (14) front sprocket or higher (+2) rear?
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 10:10
Replies: 18
Views: 1,997
Posted By sonic
Streamline Carbon also do one, got one on mine...

Streamline Carbon also do one, got one on mine although its very large (only using it during the winter, gonna swap to a small one in summer once all the cack on the roads disappears), but it was...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2005, 23:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,981
Posted By sonic
Aha, I was gonna ask about that myself after the...

Aha, I was gonna ask about that myself after the clutch kept making those noises when I first had mine...

So am I right in saying there isnt any chance of a 'flying' start from the lights??
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2005, 19:41
Replies: 110
Views: 70,159
Posted By sonic
Just read this thread on the brakes issue, been...

Just read this thread on the brakes issue, been doing some miles (800) on my new 749 Dark (04) and every so often been noticing a judder on the brakes which seems to be getting more pronounced, its...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Mar-2005, 18:52
Replies: 18
Views: 5,100
Posted By sonic
Hi Henry, was thinking of doing the same...

Hi Henry, was thinking of doing the same replacement fairings on my 749, could I ask how much they were and where you managed to find them?? (sorry to jump into your thread here..):)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 15:13
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Damn, that wouldve been great, the only people I...

Damn, that wouldve been great, the only people I know in this whole country with bikes is a friend of mine with a gixxer 750, who constantly rips me for having a Duke (funny though, couldnt lose me...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 15:10
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
ahhhhhhh great, Ill take the extra can just in...

ahhhhhhh great, Ill take the extra can just in case, but that puts my mind at rest over that one.

Wylie- Hey mate, how you been? The stallin' is all sorted now, really getting with bike now... For...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 15:05
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
hahha, I have to say the supersports 600 (the...

hahha, I have to say the supersports 600 (the last one before the final race) was my favourite of the day, those guys were battling hard... couldnt even see the first race, got a crap viewing point...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 15:01
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Yeah, thats what Tony said, and also why I want...

Yeah, thats what Tony said, and also why I want to go with ESS. I need to know how to handle this kind of bike (sports), its a complete waste having such a machine and not knowing how to use it...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 14:57
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
The only thing i need now is a back protector,...

The only thing i need now is a back protector, Tony from ESS reckons a complete spinal one, anyone know a good 'un? (ive got Dainese 2 piece zip arounds):roll:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 14:55
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Cheers mate, I might just do that... (He might...

Cheers mate, I might just do that...

(He might be the guy I talked to when I first rang, ended up talking about bikes for 3/4 hour at work, completely convinced me to do a track day with them and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 14:51
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Oh, and cheers anyway for offering Rattler,...

Oh, and cheers anyway for offering Rattler, appreciated :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 14:50
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Cheers all the advice! Didnt expect so many...

Cheers all the advice! Didnt expect so many replies so quickly!!

Definately take jerry can / bananas / water with me so thanks for that. I take it that means they dont let you out the track to get...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 29-Mar-2005, 12:54
Replies: 24
Views: 5,110
Posted By sonic
Brands Trackday Advice

Hi All! Im new to the forum, and to Ducatis, so in getting used to the machine (749) Ive decided to go on a track training day at Brands with euro superbike school.

Does anyone have any advice on...
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