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Forum: 999 / 749 05-May-2006, 23:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,592
Posted By bike mad
no it's the gearing, just leave the 999 in 3rd to...

no it's the gearing, just leave the 999 in 3rd to get the braking your used to, nice to see one more in the fold, 999s rule
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Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2006, 02:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By bike mad
my 999S keeps the power coming right up to the...

my 999S keeps the power coming right up to the limiter cuts in at 10200rpm, but I try and change up early in the lower gears.
ps that is with a race eu,
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Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 17:02
Replies: 31
Views: 8,520
Posted By bike mad
it sounds like it is not adjusting when the...

it sounds like it is not adjusting when the clutch wears, it's not somthing stuped like the span adjuster,
when the leaver is let out it should draw in new flud from the resevoir but if the piston is...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 16:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,785
Posted By bike mad
ugly

ugly
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 16:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,890
Posted By bike mad
here is what I have read, 999 02 is 124bhp ...

here is what I have read, 999 02 is 124bhp
999S 02 137bhp
999 05 is 140 bhp
...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 16:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,924
Posted By bike mad
yep sort the seat out and they're far better than...

yep sort the seat out and they're far better than you would think, just try and stay out of large cities, ps I'm 6'4 and no stick insect, I have got higher bars but not by much but they help in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 16:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,213
Posted By bike mad
it's not a stupid idea, it's probably equal to 30...

it's not a stupid idea, it's probably equal to 30 bhp, I dont know, it's just a guess but it has to mount up with 6 gears to go through.
is yours for the road or track
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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2006, 15:19
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 53,981
Posted By bike mad
ok so I didn't read your answer properly, sorry...

ok so I didn't read your answer properly, sorry khushy
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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2006, 12:24
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 53,981
Posted By bike mad
khushy is half right, for mine I used a 6mm...

khushy is half right, for mine I used a 6mm socket, just undo it a bit like a bleed nipple and pump, if you need I can send you a jpeg but will need you emain address, one day I mite be able to use...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 14:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,898
Posted By bike mad
mine was perfect fit as well :flame::burn::burn:

mine was perfect fit as well
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Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 14:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
well just a up date now I've found there limt, I...

well just a up date now I've found there limt, I had the rear spining and know the left hand side is not the same as the right, but I took it easy for a few miles and it started to come back, still...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 14:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,182
Posted By bike mad
yes. I have a 54mm full system and have to say...

yes. I have a 54mm full system and have to say you get more power but it's the way it wakes up the bike, sounds wierd but you will notice the difference, is it worth it well put it this way I have...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2006, 14:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,327
Posted By bike mad
well age996 I'm from sidmouth so if you want to...

well age996 I'm from sidmouth so if you want to meet up for a ride I know some nice roads, any time
ps thanks for the thanks Iconic944ss

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Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2006, 23:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,632
Posted By bike mad
yep, they should stick with the 999 look, it's...

yep, they should stick with the 999 look, it's the most advance design and it looks great, keep the look of the 999 and make it a 1200, the rest of the world will catch up one day,
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Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2006, 23:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,702
Posted By bike mad
the 999 is the first road bike with an...

the 999 is the first road bike with an aerodynamic front end. It comes to a point and thats what makes it for me, the 1200 is of the old light design and aint got a point, so 1200 yes but with 999s...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2006, 23:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,327
Posted By bike mad
I got told to ude a high tempersture grease, if...

I got told to ude a high tempersture grease, if you can get it M3 silicone grease,:burn::burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2006, 11:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,327
Posted By bike mad
Bridgwater, no I dont do ride outs, thats not to...

Bridgwater, no I dont do ride outs, thats not to say if you asked I,d say no,
it's just large groups, if any one wants to go for a ride in devon I'll be gad to show them some good roads, ps I live...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2006, 10:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By bike mad
thank you nelly I'll take a look in the next...

thank you nelly I'll take a look in the next couple of day, thanks
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Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 23:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By bike mad
thanks nelly your a trooper, I'll keep an eye...

thanks nelly your a trooper, I'll keep an eye open for uneven wear, is that for the metal type friction plates a steel plate with metal eletronicaly put on,, I cant rember what mine are but I think...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 23:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,327
Posted By bike mad
rides get my 10/10

to all the new ducati owers ignore this at you peril, it's been said before by better people than me on this site but I thought being a new bike that it would of been done, I wont say names but I...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 22:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
well I've fitted the bridgestone BT20s and went...

well I've fitted the bridgestone BT20s and went out to play and the first 30 miles were not that good but as the tyres run in I was impressed, to start with the bike felt slow from side to side but...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 22:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By bike mad
it's the thickness, of each plate,ie the friction...

it's the thickness, of each plate,ie the friction material wears away whats the limit, and it's a standard clutch,I think but it's not the one there show in my ducati workshop manual, the plates that...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 01:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By bike mad
very bad in devon, has been get worse for the...

very bad in devon, has been get worse for the last 2 or 3 years, it's as if they don't even repair the holes any more, and that's why 4X4s are so poplar now,
I think it's to slow you down, not just...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 17:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,655
Posted By bike mad
what is it with ducatis, mines less than a year...

what is it with ducatis, mines less than a year old and I've been putting bits and bobs on since I bought it, mad and it's not as I didunt like it as it was,:puzzled:mad, and it's not cheap...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Mar-2006, 17:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By bike mad
well, 20% more power will put it up there with a...

well, 20% more power will put it up there with a gsx1000 easy, and sell I'll have one thanks, and do you need the power? I think 140 is a bought right but I'll have more as the 999 is one of the few...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2006, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By bike mad
1200cc 999 yes please

I hope that the powers that run world super bikes allow ducati to run the 999 in 1200cc format and dont want to go back to fours but like every one I know I want more power, probably dont need it...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2006, 16:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
I use 2 rears to 1 front, but you can fell the...

I use 2 rears to 1 front, but you can fell the front losing grip, it's problem the feathering of the front from breaking,
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Forum: 999 / 749 23-Mar-2006, 15:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
it must be just me then, I have never got more...

it must be just me then, I have never got more than 5000 miles out of a tyre in my life and that's going back to the AP50, more power = shorter tyre life, and add to that the softer compounds of to...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2006, 16:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
I like to power it out of the conrers in 2nd and...

I like to power it out of the conrers in 2nd and 3rd, the wear is all over the tyre but the center is slightly more worn, I have tried three types on the 999 and all wear very very fast when I'm on a...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2006, 18:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By bike mad
tyers

I want a tyer that will do 2000 miles with hard riding, I have tried micheling sport cup and parrelli diablo.not the corse and dont get much more than 1000 miles out of them, it's that bad that my...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Mar-2006, 18:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,368
Posted By bike mad
the best aid is a sissy belt, so my family tell...

the best aid is a sissy belt, so my family tell me, :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Mar-2006, 18:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By bike mad
do you know how much, :flame::burn::burn:

do you know how much,
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Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2006, 03:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,581
Posted By bike mad
me to, mines got to go back, I think it's the way...

me to, mines got to go back, I think it's the way there have degreased, on mine the paint lifts in places but is good in other places.
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Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2006, 03:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,914
Posted By bike mad
good point,:flame::burn::burn:

good point,:flame::burn::burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Mar-2006, 16:47
Replies: 147
Views: 31,248
Posted By bike mad
they both look good, thanks for beening...

they both look good, thanks for beening sonest,
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Forum: 999 / 749 09-Mar-2006, 03:06
Replies: 147
Views: 31,248
Posted By bike mad
let us know what if any the swingarm has made to...

let us know what if any the swingarm has made to the handling, not the bling please.
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Forum: 999 / 749 09-Mar-2006, 02:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By bike mad
yeti that one been for sale for a while, a bit...

yeti that one been for sale for a while, a bit past it's sell by date, lol
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Forum: 999 / 749 07-Mar-2006, 20:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
Posted By bike mad
yep, push fit scotch connectors dont you love...

yep, push fit scotch connectors dont you love them,lol and who said sarcasum is the lowest form of wit.
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Forum: 999 / 749 07-Mar-2006, 19:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,910
Posted By bike mad
when I did mine, I had to undo the front faring...

when I did mine, I had to undo the front faring as the tubes would not clear the frame, have I mist something,
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Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2006, 02:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By bike mad
thought it mite make you feel better to know I've...

thought it mite make you feel better to know I've just do mine and the rad bolt was the same, just rounded of, I used a 1/4 drive but it was fiddle,
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Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 20:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By bike mad
sounds like I have one like yours, I made some...

sounds like I have one like yours, I made some attachments for my one, with a larger finger sticking up, ie the bit that fits inside the fork.
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Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 20:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,812
Posted By bike mad
the 04 is to much I think but I like the look of...

the 04 is to much I think but I like the look of the 04 more and you get the s bits as well, but I bought my 04 999s new for £9999, but for me it's the 04s and try and get some more money off,
any...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 18:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,294
Posted By bike mad
I treat it like I,m doing a better job so I get a...

I treat it like I,m doing a better job so I get a better bike than the one I bought, you would never get a factory mechanic to take as much care and time as I would as time is not a issue to me, but...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Feb-2006, 02:41
Replies: 21
Views: 3,294
Posted By bike mad
I took my 999 out the other day and the brakes...

I took my 999 out the other day and the brakes were binding, after a good look I striped the brake callipers of the bike and found my problem, the brake pads had rusted to the callipers.
a quick rub...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Feb-2006, 02:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By bike mad
it's not much help, I need the wear limit for the...

it's not much help, I need the wear limit for the friction plates.
thanks though
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Forum: 999 / 749 19-Feb-2006, 23:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,852
Posted By bike mad
clutch thinkness

I want to know the wear limit for my clutch, I have a workshop manual for my 04 999s but it shows a asbestos clutch and my bike has what I would discribe as a metel clutch, a steel plate with metel...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 16:17
Replies: 18
Views: 2,858
Posted By bike mad
the bike I have is a 999s and find it quite...

the bike I have is a 999s and find it quite different from the older jap bikes I've had in heavy traffic, they feel much hotter, the exhaust doesn't help, but it's not unbearable, I also find the...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Feb-2006, 15:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By bike mad
is it the wires or the solenoid, try unplugging...

is it the wires or the solenoid, try unplugging the solenoid and see if the light still come on, just a thought,
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Feb-2006, 18:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,996
Posted By bike mad
I have had quite a few tankbags over the years...

I have had quite a few tankbags over the years and have found what I think is the best one, it's baglux and I have to say there great, no magnets to move around or scratch the tank, and they fit...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2006, 23:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By bike mad
would like to go but no,:flame::burn::burn:

would like to go but no,:flame::burn::burn:
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