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Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 12:49
Replies: 14
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Posted By Trig
Bike is running fine again this morning so...

Bike is running fine again this morning so presumably the fuel pump is ok. No rust around the filler cap area or anywhere else. My feeling is that this is an electrical problem caused by rain...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-May-2006, 00:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,397
Posted By Trig
No it is definitely not tank vacuum. Noise...

No it is definitely not tank vacuum. Noise continues when filler cap is open. :barfy:
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2006, 20:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,397
Posted By Trig
Noise from tank?

Bike was left out in the rain this morning. I went out to wipe it down a bit lunch time. Suddenly it starts making a sound like an asthmatic fuel pump:o
Rode it home tonight and I got the sound again...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2006, 20:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,563
Posted By Trig
What happened to the pics Duc Daz:puzzled:

What happened to the pics Duc Daz:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2006, 15:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,563
Posted By Trig
Seat Cowl

Has anyone got pictures of a bike fitted with the Ducati Performance pillion seat cowl that they could post?
Thanks:)
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2006, 23:14
Replies: 14
Views: 3,962
Posted By Trig
Steve, as Antony said I have the ventura. I used...

Steve, as Antony said I have the ventura. I used it on a trip to the TT last year and definitly recomend it. I didn't know it was there while riding but found it a bit awkward getting on and off. I...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Mar-2006, 21:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By Trig
Well I've looked on both sites and I can't find...

Well I've looked on both sites and I can't find any mention of pillion seats:puzzled:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2006, 19:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By Trig
I am not that desperate to make her comfortable:P

I am not that desperate to make her comfortable:P
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2006, 17:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By Trig
Thanks Paul. I agree the non slip mat deffinitely...

Thanks Paul. I agree the non slip mat deffinitely helps and my wife has used it very sucessfully on the 748 I used to own. But with distances of around 300 miles the pillion perch on the 999 isn't...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Mar-2006, 14:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By Trig
Touring

I want to do some 2 up touring. Does anyone know of any mod that can be done to the pillion pad that will make it more comfortable? I was thinking along the lines of a gel seat cover or similar.

Has...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Mar-2006, 14:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By Trig
Has anyone tried this? Will it fit a...

Has anyone tried this? Will it fit a 999?

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=500687
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Mar-2006, 12:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By Trig
Yes they are good but it doesn't help much from a...

Yes they are good but it doesn't help much from a comfort point of view.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Mar-2006, 13:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By Trig
Probably will in a couple of years but for now I...

Probably will in a couple of years but for now I will make do with the 999 and of course, the 'power egg'! :)
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Mar-2006, 11:43
Replies: 7
Views: 2,391
Posted By Trig
Touring

I want to do some 2 up touring. Does anyone know of any mod that can be done to the pillion pad that will make it a more comfortable? I was thinking along the lines of a gel seat cover or similar.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2006, 01:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,690
Posted By Trig
owners manual. helmet fastening cable and fairing...

owners manual.
helmet fastening cable and fairing allen key(only if mono).
box wrench for spark plug: at the opposite end, combined wrench (inner 10mm a/f + outer 14mm a/f)
10mm a/f allen key for...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 01:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Abba setup
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 01:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Guard
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 01:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Guard
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 01:14
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Guard
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 00:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Hi Colin. Had to get the mudguard out to fit a...

Hi Colin. Had to get the mudguard out to fit a 'Ducati Corse Stripe' decal. Got it fitted this evening with Danielle and Amys' help. Definitely easier to do with 3 pairs of hands:bouncy:

Looks...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jan-2006, 19:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
For the amount of times I would use it, it's not...

For the amount of times I would use it, it's not worth buying. Just more clutter to find a space for.

Anyway the problem is sorted now:) I removed the V plate and just 2 screws to release the oil...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jan-2006, 18:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
I don't even own the Abba. Borrowed it 3 years...

I don't even own the Abba. Borrowed it 3 years ago. My mate keeps on buying new front and rear stands every time he changes his bike :lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jan-2006, 18:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Right - just tried this using tin of quality...

Right - just tried this using tin of quality street but 15 stone wouldn't budge it. Is the weight of the tin of sweets compared to the 10 donuts the problem:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jan-2006, 16:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By Trig
Abba Stand - Front Wheel Removal

I have got the bike on the stand and on the 748 I would put a car jack under the front cylinder head to lift up the front of the bike. On the 999 the oil cooler gets in the way.
I tried jacking under...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Dec-2005, 18:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Trig
Thanks Henry. Great my battery connections are...

Thanks Henry. Great my battery connections are the same way round as yours so my bike is the standard set up:bouncy:

Handbook diagram is wrong.

Henry - I have fitted the clutch pressure plate etc....
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2005, 17:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Trig
No. I don't see how you can do that on the...

No. I don't see how you can do that on the 999/749 series as the battery and cables all sit enclosed in a large plastic moulding.
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2005, 17:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Trig
Must it? Or is the hand book wrong?

Must it? Or is the hand book wrong?
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2005, 17:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Trig
I never intended to connect the red cable to...

I never intended to connect the red cable to negative, etc. and the battery can only go back in one position. What I meant was, that as long as the red cable connects to the positive terminal and the...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Dec-2005, 16:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,879
Posted By Trig
Battery Terminals

I took the battery off last night and noticed that the positive and negative were the opposite way round to the hand book:o

I realise it probably doesn't matter a damn but I had a non standard...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 15:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By Trig
Gizmo - I have spoken to Baglux and it seems that...

Gizmo - I have spoken to Baglux and it seems that the problem with the central belt touching the tank and the rear belt clip fouling the seat 'ear', will probably dissapear over time, as the cover...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2005, 23:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By Trig
I will try phoning Balux in the morning. Thanks.

I will try phoning Balux in the morning.
Thanks.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2005, 23:01
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By Trig
Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2005, 00:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Posted By Trig
Bagster Tank Cover

I have just bought the cover. Didn't receive any fitting instructions!
Has anyone got pictures of how the straps fit? The middle one, under the tank grips the tank edges! Can this be right??I had one...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jul-2005, 12:37
Replies: 20
Views: 2,783
Posted By Trig
I came from a 748 to a 999 and I have struggled...

I came from a 748 to a 999 and I have struggled with the transition. But for me I think the main problems have been caused by too much play in the return throttle cable and to great a span to reach...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Jul-2005, 01:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,125
Posted By Trig
I use Helly Hansen base layer which is supposed...

I use Helly Hansen base layer which is supposed to wick away sweat and help you stay cool. I think it works well but confess I have never tried Edz. Used it on a biking trip to the moto GP in...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2005, 11:32
Replies: 12
Views: 16,395
Posted By Trig
No it definitely isn't due to lighting changes....

No it definitely isn't due to lighting changes. It flickers far to quickly and only happens at low revs.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Jun-2005, 11:26
Replies: 12
Views: 16,395
Posted By Trig
I had this as well but I had to remove and...

I had this as well but I had to remove and reinsert the fuse to get over the problem.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 00:05
Replies: 12
Views: 16,395
Posted By Trig
Instrument Panel Flcker

I noticed that at night the LCD and rev counter light flicker while the engine is idling. Is this normal?
Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2005, 01:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By Trig
My fuse covers have locating catches which stop...

My fuse covers have locating catches which stop them being pulled straight off. Got the fuse out and put it straight back in and hey presto everything is back to normal:roll:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 15:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By Trig
I've still got a bit of time to sort the bike out...

I've still got a bit of time to sort the bike out because I am going on the 3rd of June. Got a wall to build this saturday! What chance have I got I can't even get a fuse cover off!!!:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 15:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By Trig
Yes Martin I am riding there - touch wood! Are...

Yes Martin I am riding there - touch wood! Are you going? I will give the covers a bit more force tonight Rob and see what happens.

Thanks for the replies.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 10:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By Trig
Does each of the 4 fuses have an individual...

Does each of the 4 fuses have an individual cover?
Do I need a special tool?
Is there some sort of locking tab that I have to depress before the poxy cover will release?:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2005, 00:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,049
Posted By Trig
Dead Instrument Panel

And the tacho is stuck at 13000revs. Found a few posts on this. Seems a common problem. Need to check the fuses on the side of the headlight mount.

How do the fuse covers come off? I've pulled the...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2005, 01:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Trig
Well I said send me the 2004 kit and I got a kit...

Well I said send me the 2004 kit and I got a kit without cutouts for the top vents. Surely that should be for the 2005 model!!!!!:mad:

This is the second time this has gone wrong. The first time...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2005, 19:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Trig
As far as I know it is the 2005 that has lost the...

As far as I know it is the 2005 that has lost the top vents in the nose cone. Pointed this out to them but they were adament they had different templates for 03 and 04 models.
I thought there there...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2005, 18:08
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Trig
Thanks thats what I thought:rolleye:

Thanks thats what I thought:rolleye:
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2005, 17:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Trig
Bodywork and Tank 2003/4??

The company that supply the 'Venture Shield' stone chip protection product have different kits for 2003 and 2004 999BP's. I don't understand this as I thought the bodywork and the tank were identical...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 14:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Posted By Trig
Sounds nice. I think most people prefer the 05...

Sounds nice. I think most people prefer the 05 looks.
Forum: 999 / 749 08-May-2005, 13:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Posted By Trig
Maybe it will when I come to sell it! This is...

Maybe it will when I come to sell it!

This is the first new bike I have had in a very,very long time. I want to know that it is correct in all areas. Not having a lot of confidence with this bike at...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2005, 00:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Posted By Trig
Yes Bolds I have warranty with Taz and if there...

Yes Bolds I have warranty with Taz and if there is a fault with the panels I am sure Taz will change them. Question is, is there a fault? ****ed if I know!!:mad:
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