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Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Mar-2005, 17:11
Replies: 22
Views: 3,861
Posted By tricky
Did anyone see the little snippet in MCN about...

Did anyone see the little snippet in MCN about the guy shoved some wire wool down his cans to reduce the noise for the MOT. Apparently the wire wool shot out of the cans red hot and landed in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2005, 12:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,503
Posted By tricky
I've got biposto converted to a single seat so I...

I've got biposto converted to a single seat so I hang my tax disc holder off where the pillion foot pegs used to be.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2005, 13:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By tricky
What an idea ! Anyone any good with photoshop ?...

What an idea ! Anyone any good with photoshop ? I'd love to see a burberry faired bike, now that would be funny.

On a more serious note though I think the clear lenses suit the dark bikes. I dont...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2005, 01:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By tricky
Found this site for the clear lenses...

Found this site for the clear lenses http://www.clearalternatives.com/

Quite a few UK dealers but Buster Accessories is on there and they come in quite cheap compared to casoli and ebay.
£35 for the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2005, 00:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By tricky
We've got some scooter kids round our end with...

We've got some scooter kids round our end with the neons on. Looks so funny :frog:
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Feb-2005, 00:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By tricky
I dont think it will cause you an issue at MOT...

I dont think it will cause you an issue at MOT time. All the MOT tester will checkout is the normal running lights.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 22:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,983
Posted By tricky
Dont know if I've got the bottle to do it, any...

Dont know if I've got the bottle to do it, any problems with the boys with the blue lights ?
Mind you I've got the loud exhaust so thats probably more of an attention grabber.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 22:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,983
Posted By tricky
anyone know what components to use ? Im not bad...

anyone know what components to use ? Im not bad with a soldering iron so fancy making one.

Is it best to have seperate rows of leds for the brake and running lights or have the leds go brighter when...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 22:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,638
Posted By tricky
Casoli = Debt

I cant believe it, just seen the clear rear indicators on casoli's website.

I need a better job to feed my new ducati crack habbit:devil:
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 22:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,534
Posted By tricky
I nearly fell off my chair after reading that...

I nearly fell off my chair after reading that :burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 21:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By tricky
The euro running light

Whats peoples view on the euro light in the screen what do you do when you replace the screen, go for one with it or without ?

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 21:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By tricky
Has anyone got rough costs of a new rear sprocket...

Has anyone got rough costs of a new rear sprocket and chain ?
I fancy going up 3 on the rear.

Cheers, tricky
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Feb-2005, 21:51
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By tricky
That almost looks like a for sale poster to me...

That almost looks like a for sale poster to me :sing:

I hope not.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Feb-2005, 01:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,973
Posted By tricky
I must admit I didnt find the allen key under the...

I must admit I didnt find the allen key under the seat until I'd nearly removed the skin from my arm trying to squeeze it down the fairing to pull the toolkit off the super stong velcro.
I suppose...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Feb-2005, 01:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By tricky
just seems like an iffy electrical connection to...

just seems like an iffy electrical connection to me. you still in warranty ?
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 11:36
Replies: 54
Views: 10,046
Posted By tricky
Everyone has there own opions and likes bikes for...

Everyone has there own opions and likes bikes for differnent qualities. I myself have owned similar bikes in the past as octo can maybe understand what he says on a first ride opinion.

I for one...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,713
Posted By tricky
The dealers mentioned they replaced another part...

The dealers mentioned they replaced another part aswell. But I was outside in the wind so didnt hear the call to well. It might be the relay thats got swapped also. Will find out on Friday when the...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,713
Posted By tricky
Battery problems

Has anybody experienced battery problems with their 2004 749/999.

I've been having starting problems and have had to have the battery replaced for the 2nd time under warranty. Also been using an...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:11
Replies: 19
Views: 2,160
Posted By tricky
Its happend the odd time on the duke but the ZX12...

Its happend the odd time on the duke but the ZX12 has the best effect for it. :devil:

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:07
Replies: 1
Views: 923
Posted By tricky
If your gonna re-apply the stickers I'd put some...

If your gonna re-apply the stickers I'd put some lacquer on afterwards.

if you need some new DP stickers I might be able to get them done for you. I had a friend of mine knock me some up. I could...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 01:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,160
Posted By tricky
I do enjoy the odd moment when cars move out of...

I do enjoy the odd moment when cars move out of your way when you are mistaken for a member of the constabulary when wairing the hi-vis yellow jacket in winter.

Its like a hot knife through butter...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 00:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,160
Posted By tricky
Might have to give it a go. How do you feel about...

Might have to give it a go. How do you feel about the looks though ? I know its hardly much of a change but it does seem to upset the great looks slightly.

Have you not tried the looking under the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 09-Feb-2005, 14:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,827
Posted By tricky
I've stuck one of the stripes on mine. Like...

I've stuck one of the stripes on mine. Like everyone has said make sure you use plenty of soap water and I'd suggest getting a massage or sauna and play some calming music first because you need to...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 01:09
Replies: 22
Views: 3,886
Posted By tricky
Its got one on now but not a termi, so dont know...

Its got one on now but not a termi, so dont know if that matches "proper exhaust" I've gone for the WSB look a like. At the moment I think the only difference is noise :) since theres no ECU...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 00:28
Replies: 22
Views: 3,886
Posted By tricky
You can get hold of a damper for the dark from...

You can get hold of a damper for the dark from these guys
http://www.pdq1.com
Around £300 I think.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2005, 00:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,886
Posted By tricky
I've had my 2004 dark on a dyno and got...

I've had my 2004 dark on a dyno and got 105bhp.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 23:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,886
Posted By tricky
you'll not regret getting the 749. I've never...

you'll not regret getting the 749. I've never looked back since owning mine.

The whole ducati experience is brillaint from riding to forums like this where all the folks are so helpfull and...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jan-2005, 22:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,301
Posted By tricky
I've had a 749 for a year now and love the bike....

I've had a 749 for a year now and love the bike. However I do wonder occasionaly what a 999 would be like to ride. I think that the extra bit of power would be nice, but then think about the sense...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jan-2005, 12:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,594
Posted By tricky
Breil!!!!! I know ducati manchester where...

Breil!!!!!

I know ducati manchester where knocking 749darks out with the breil look and they look fantastic. The red frame really does the trick.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Dec-2004, 22:29
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
Hello folks. I managed to get out for a little...

Hello folks.

I managed to get out for a little run today and had a scare with one of them volvo's with the blue lights. Lookily it decided to leave me alone and go past me and stop a merc that...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Dec-2004, 01:11
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
I'm not at home at the moment but I should be...

I'm not at home at the moment but I should be able to get the measurements for you at the weekend.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Dec-2004, 15:30
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
the new rear was from http://www.spareshack.com I...

the new rear was from http://www.spareshack.com
I think there is one on duccatinine.net aswell.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Dec-2004, 15:27
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
Thanks Neil. Be prepared to turn heads in the...

Thanks Neil.
Be prepared to turn heads in the street once the can is fitted. The burble from it is ace when you ease off the throttle.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Dec-2004, 15:09
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
and one more..... pj748r: I've had a new rear...

and one more.....

pj748r:

I've had a new rear put on my dark so cant really tell how much it the can would stick out with the standard bip seat.

With the different rear on mine the can sticks out...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Dec-2004, 15:00
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
another

another
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Dec-2004, 15:00
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
Here's a few pics of my dark with the can.

Here's a few pics of my dark with the can.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Dec-2004, 16:04
Replies: 21
Views: 5,864
Posted By tricky
I've also got one fitted to my 749. Sounds...

I've also got one fitted to my 749. Sounds fantastic, turns plenty of heads going down the street and drowns out all the boy racers with drainpipe attachments on their subaru's.

Got photo's also,...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Nov-2004, 01:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By tricky
Love how the duke is in the living room for the...

Love how the duke is in the living room for the photo :)
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Nov-2004, 19:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By tricky
LED replacement rear lights

Does anyone know of a good replacement rear light cluster for the 749/999.
I've seen the casoli insert one which goes in the original lense, but would prefer a solution with indicators too.

Cheers,...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Nov-2004, 21:10
Replies: 21
Views: 4,748
Posted By tricky
Where did you originally get the LED tail lights...

Where did you originally get the LED tail lights from ?

Cheers, Tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Oct-2004, 00:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,643
Posted By tricky
Changing can

Am I going to run into any problems if I change the end can but dont change the CPU or have a power commander fitted ? Basically I just want it for the sound, I've fitted a vented clutch cover and...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Oct-2004, 23:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,126
Posted By tricky
My revs are just above 5k from what I can recall...

My revs are just above 5k from what I can recall when I was running in at 80mph.
I'm working with a friend at the moment trying to produce some new lenses for the front indicators. I'll post if were...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Oct-2004, 23:46
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By tricky
I've recently crossed to the dark side also. Cant...

I've recently crossed to the dark side also. Cant see what I saw in the jap 4 cylinders now. Cant wait to hopefully go up to the new 999 dark.

Cheers, Tricky
Fellow Dark Owner
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2004, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,126
Posted By tricky
How do you find the front end on the dark without...

How do you find the front end on the dark without a steering damper ?

Now im used to mine I feel the front is getting a bit twitchy.

tricky.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Aug-2004, 22:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,211
Posted By tricky
I've done a bip to mono conversion on a 749. drop...

I've done a bip to mono conversion on a 749. drop me a mail if you want any more info
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Aug-2004, 00:51
Replies: 28
Views: 3,086
Posted By tricky
Go for black! I considered the monstermob look...

Go for black!
I considered the monstermob look but thought it was a bit ott. I've got a 749dark and just stuck some number boards on, attracts loads of attention cause its not red/yellow.

tricky.
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