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Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2006, 10:04
Replies: 32
Views: 7,345
Posted By sbwells
Needs a good bloody kicking they do

Needs a good bloody kicking they do
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Dec-2005, 00:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,303
Posted By sbwells
Belts generally have to be replaced every two...

Belts generally have to be replaced every two years or 12,000 miles. Which ever comes first. They can deteriate if left standing for long periods of time.

How old is the bike and when was the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 21-Dec-2005, 00:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,303
Posted By sbwells
Or could be a broken cam belt. When was the last...

Or could be a broken cam belt. When was the last time the belts were changed?

I'd be checking that as well
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2005, 02:11
Replies: 33
Views: 6,657
Posted By sbwells
Well said old chap. I think some of the Ducati...

Well said old chap.

I think some of the Ducati products are underated. I brought a 749S because it represented the best value for money Ducati superbike available. I haven't had any problems with...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2005, 01:57
Replies: 33
Views: 6,657
Posted By sbwells
Nice one mate..... A bit of positive thinking

Nice one mate.....

A bit of positive thinking
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Dec-2005, 01:51
Replies: 33
Views: 6,657
Posted By sbwells
That seems to have been Ducati's product...

That seems to have been Ducati's product evolution process over the last ten years. I can't see a problem with it.

Have you ever taken a look at the Japanese products and how they depreciate when a...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Dec-2005, 00:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,360
Posted By sbwells
Ditto. Billet open clutch cover and bling...

Ditto.

Billet open clutch cover and bling pressure plate. Stainless springs and coloured retainers
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Oct-2005, 11:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
Posted By sbwells
Nicks. Shazzam recommended Permatex Ultra Copper...

Nicks. Shazzam recommended Permatex Ultra Copper RTV Hi-Temp Silicone sealant. This looks like the type of thing for the job if you are using silicone.

I had the same problem with standard pipes...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 23:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By sbwells
Thanks mate that's what I thought. I might pull...

Thanks mate that's what I thought.

I might pull the exhaust off and give the whole thing a good polishing and reassemble with sealant
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 12:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By sbwells
Blowing Exhaust

While changing the oil and filter on the 749 I noticed that the rear pipe was rather tarnished and in need of a bit of a polish. While warming the bike before changing the oil I also noticed that...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 23:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By sbwells
I changed from Pilot Sport to Pilot Power tyres...

I changed from Pilot Sport to Pilot Power tyres and something didn't feel quite right at the front end with the Section8superbike setup.

So I changed everything back to standard other than the...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 10:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By sbwells
Yeah, I had lowered the front as per the...

Yeah, I had lowered the front as per the section8superbike sit and didn't have a problem. Now that I've put the front end back to standard with the raised rear the bike is really leaning...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 10:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By sbwells
Yeah mine's ok without the gear on but by ****...

Yeah mine's ok without the gear on but by **** does it lean over now when loaded up
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 02:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,352
Posted By sbwells
Side Stand Length

Since I've raised the rear ride height on the 749 I've noticed it leans over further on the side stand, naturally.

It's generally ok, however, I'm away to rally this weekend and noticed that once...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jul-2005, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 4,594
Posted By sbwells
Unreal.... That's exactly what I've just done. ...

Unreal....

That's exactly what I've just done. Changed to Pilot Powers after using the Section8 setup with Pilot Sports. After changing the tires something didn't feel right. So I've set the...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2005, 23:50
Replies: 25
Views: 4,683
Posted By sbwells
Casoli bracket. The upper section snapped so I...

Casoli bracket. The upper section snapped so I made one out of brass and will post a pic soon
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 02:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,615
Posted By sbwells
Forget the panniers and go for a Ventura Luggage...

Forget the panniers and go for a Ventura Luggage system.

No ****ing about getting them on and off. The Ventura system won't make the bike more difficult through traffic and will centralise the load...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 05:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By sbwells
I've only really come across that in the UK. I...

I've only really come across that in the UK. I was charged for fitting new tyres and disks supplied by me.

That was by Bikesmart in Ealing, London and they were happy enough to fit the parts and...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jun-2005, 01:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,778
Posted By sbwells
They are rubbish. Can't really ride safely...

They are rubbish.

Can't really ride safely beyond about 60MPH in unlit areas such as the countryside. The beam doesn't give a good spread of light and I don't fell happy riding at night.

The...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 00:36
Replies: 26
Views: 5,546
Posted By sbwells
Bigtwin - the 749/999 tool kits don't come with a...

Bigtwin - the 749/999 tool kits don't come with a T7 tool.

As I understand it the 748/9** came with one.
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jun-2005, 02:55
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
Good to hear from you Bill. I heard about the...

Good to hear from you Bill.

I heard about the Section8 site on the Speedzilla board. It certainly seems like you guys have a sound dealership over there in the States. We are a bit hamstrung over...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2005, 01:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,993
Posted By sbwells
I love the Brogins types with an Italian...

I love the Brogins types with an Italian accent:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2005, 02:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By sbwells
Try this 749/999 Torque Setting...

Try this

749/999 Torque Setting (http://phreak.vwh.net/999torque.pdf)
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2005, 12:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By sbwells
Sonic... 14 tooth... Muppet

Sonic...

14 tooth...

Muppet
Forum: Monsters 23-Apr-2005, 12:29
Replies: 0
Views: 2,638
Posted By sbwells
Morning England

Hows it going boys and girls

I'm well ****ed after the local wine and food festival

[Edited on 23-4-2005 by sbwells]
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2005, 00:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,157
Posted By sbwells
I've got an FG rear stand and a front stand that...

I've got an FG rear stand and a front stand that locates under the fork bottoms.

Uncledunnie - how does the front stand locate without a hollow stearing head. My dealer told me that you can't geta...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 23:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,507
Posted By sbwells
TP - One pic attached. About 100 odd Duc's. The...

TP - One pic attached. About 100 odd Duc's. The sound was unreal. Some how I managed to win a trophy for best 8-valve superbike. They had a marking sheet and checked all sorts of stuff. I was...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Apr-2005, 23:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,507
Posted By sbwells
2nd Service

Hi guys

Just back from a fantastic weekend at the first ever offical National Ducati Rally over here in NZ.

Anyway tied the rally in with my twelve month service as the local dealer is about 375...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Apr-2005, 00:41
Replies: 17
Views: 4,063
Posted By sbwells
Nice one TP I want second gear...

Nice one TP

I want second gear wheelies..........

Ho hum better buy a bigger motor
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Apr-2005, 10:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,412
Posted By sbwells
I push the starter without any choke and give it...

I push the starter without any choke and give it just a wiff of gas and as soon as it fires I give it some choke until its idling at 1300 rpm. Never really have any problem starting it
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 23:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By sbwells
Mate, I've got the same bike and its not a...

Mate, I've got the same bike and its not a problem provided your dealer can set it up properly. There isn't a problem with the bike, just some dealers are better at solving the problem than...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 11:55
Replies: 74
Views: 22,721
Posted By sbwells
Not on this side of the planet. A few beers...

Not on this side of the planet. A few beers after work. A curry for tea and a bottle of wine with the wife and a few more beers......
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 11:41
Replies: 74
Views: 22,721
Posted By sbwells
After another couple of drinks anything is...

After another couple of drinks anything is possible..

Hic...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 11:31
Replies: 74
Views: 22,721
Posted By sbwells
Location say Germany....... Could very well be a...

Location say Germany.......

Could very well be a condom
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 11:25
Replies: 15
Views: 3,324
Posted By sbwells
Yeap thats all legal in NZ. Need to keep the...

Yeap thats all legal in NZ. Need to keep the reflector for an MOT over here. I think the weight of the refletor and the tax / rego on the inside of the plate caused the Casoli upper bracket to...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Apr-2005, 11:11
Replies: 74
Views: 22,721
Posted By sbwells
Is that a dead condom on the left hand side of...

Is that a dead condom on the left hand side of the bike?

WTF have you been doing???
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:57
Replies: 23
Views: 5,630
Posted By sbwells
It may not have been shimmed properly. I don't...

It may not have been shimmed properly. I don't think you are the first
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,645
Posted By sbwells
Sonic - Same problem mate. Think I need to go on...

Sonic - Same problem mate. Think I need to go on a diet
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,324
Posted By sbwells
Gareth - It's a piece of **** to rewire the...

Gareth - It's a piece of **** to rewire the licence plate light up into the upper moulded section. You can use one connector from the lower assembly and make up another out of a electrical crimp...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Mar-2005, 11:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Posted By sbwells
Calling: Andyb

Please explain your previous comment about raising the forks of the 749/999 thru the triple clamps
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Mar-2005, 10:24
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
Well done mate. It certainly makes a difference....

Well done mate. It certainly makes a difference. Now all we need is for AndyB to tell us we shouldn't raise the forks thru the triple clamp. Again..

Without any futher explanation.....

Raising...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2005, 23:35
Replies: 23
Views: 5,630
Posted By sbwells
It could be the flywheel. If the bikes in your...

It could be the flywheel. If the bikes in your possesion you could emove the left hand fairing panel and the flywheel cover but only if you know what you are looking for.

If the flywheel has come...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2005, 23:16
Replies: 23
Views: 5,630
Posted By sbwells
Flywheel nut come loose? That can happen from...

Flywheel nut come loose? That can happen from time to time. How many miles on the bike?
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2005, 22:53
Replies: 23
Views: 5,630
Posted By sbwells
I don't think anyone on this board has had a...

I don't think anyone on this board has had a terminal failure of a 749/999.

I've heard of belt failures on the 748/9** range. How old is your bike? Any recent mods to the engine?

Can you...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 23:35
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
Sorry mate Im at work. I'm about 15 stone and...

Sorry mate Im at work.

I'm about 15 stone and loaded sag is set to 35mm front and 30mm rear as per section8 advice, this seems in keeping with other sites etc. I had to back off the front...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 23:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,559
Posted By sbwells
Bump

Bump
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Mar-2005, 22:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,617
Posted By sbwells
The 749/99 lights aren't up to much either

The 749/99 lights aren't up to much either
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2005, 22:15
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
Posidenuk – I’ve altered my geometry as per the...

Posidenuk – I’ve altered my geometry as per the section8superbike site and find the difference between the standard setup and the altered setup noticeable.

I ride my favourite rode at around...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Mar-2005, 22:39
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
andyb Would you care to elaborate please?

andyb

Would you care to elaborate please?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2005, 02:15
Replies: 25
Views: 4,078
Posted By sbwells
Yeah, I'd recommend altering the ride height....

Yeah, I'd recommend altering the ride height. I've followed the section8superbike setup guide which is pretty good. The 749 now turns in much quicker and holds a tighter line. Try...
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