Forum: 999 / 749  08-Apr-2005, 04:31 |
| Replies: 48 Views: 6,420 Not sure about one pot but since selling my 03...
Not sure about one pot but since selling my 03 999S and buying the 05 model, it consistently stalls at every set of traffic lights, well seemingly every set and often feels as if it occassionally is... |
| Forum: Monsters 15-Mar-2005, 20:25 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,552 Well its nice to have some feedback on the tail...
Well its nice to have some feedback on the tail cowl albeit from regulars such as CK and AK. I am off to Nigeria tomorrow for a lonely seven weeks when I would far rather be spending the time riding... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2005, 02:45 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,471 Well thanks to all those people that came back...
Well thanks to all those people that came back with suggestions (all two of you!) I did find a company in the end that do what I want. In fact its that old chestnut "Vehicle Wiring Products" They do... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2005, 14:45 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2005, 13:29 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,471 I guess a metre or two ought to do it. But it...
I guess a metre or two ought to do it. But it need to be single sided, I tried phoning 3M in the UK and they dont sem to know which one it is, and I dont want to have to order it from Radguard in Oz... |
| Forum: Monsters 08-Mar-2005, 13:24 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,552 Seat Cowl
For anyone thats interested thought I would post a thread for some opinions on the seat cowl I had painted for my girlfriend recently to go on her Monster 620ie. Its almost as cool as she is! It... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2005, 13:19 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,175 999/749 lower fairing panels
If anyone is interested I have a pair of fairing panels for a 999/749 (pre 2005) for sale details are on Ebay. Also (thought not on ebay) if anyone is interested I have some Poggipolini Titanium... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 08-Mar-2005, 13:14 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,471 backing Tape
Anyone know where I can by some single sided foam tape (similar to draught excluder) that I can use on aluminium, to stop two surfaces chafing together. Bought a radguard for the bike and had it... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2004, 13:34 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 18:27 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jul-2004, 18:27 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2004, 12:10 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2004, 11:53 |
| Replies: 7 Views: 1,156 How is the thing wired up, you say wiring goes...
How is the thing wired up, you say wiring goes into the airbox? Once mounted by the battery, I thought it simply connected into the main loom. Would be nice to know where it connects exactly as my... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jul-2004, 11:46 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jul-2004, 14:38 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,160 Following on from the "throttle...
Following on from the "throttle movement" thread and that which I started "stalling 999S" I agree with 'electricsheep' entirely. I had a 998RS throttle assembly and single 998 cable fitted and junked... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jul-2004, 14:22 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2004, 14:37 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 1,311 Melting breather pipes
Just thought I ought to advise you all, in certain instances the two rubber breather pipes which pass in front of the front header pipe are prone to melting if they are routed too close to it. I... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jul-2004, 14:23 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,828 Anyone know if Ducati (or anyone else) have...
Anyone know if Ducati (or anyone else) have published any wallpaper jpeg files of it yet? Only seem to be able to access their gallery pictures on the official site, which are a bit small to really... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2004, 19:12 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,949 Well I finally managed to get around to fitting...
Well I finally managed to get around to fitting the kit, however the bracket that bolts to the subframe at the rear of the bike has had the two holes (on the underside of which have been welded two... |
| Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 30-Jun-2004, 14:44 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 3,803 Long term oseas insurance
Anyone know of a company that will allow me to insure my bike if it is to remain overseas (on UK plates) for a year or more?? |
| Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jun-2004, 14:36 |
| Replies: 58 Views: 14,395 Just got my bike back from the dealers (999S)...
Just got my bike back from the dealers (999S) after its first service and having also had the throttle body changed for a 998 single cable type. Have to say in ythe short time I have had it back to... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 13:18 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,596 And another thing - snapping subframes !!!
Re quality control issues, see thread on "Ducati Shed - Anyone There?"....... And another thing!! If Ducati were to take the Quality control issues seriously they would not simply swap a snapped... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 13:05 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 13:03 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,883 Its pretty bad when you look at some of the...
Its pretty bad when you look at some of the quality issues on the 999 (and 749) range. I dont remember the 748 or my 998 ever looking quite so poorly after so few months of use. I have ridden it in... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 12:43 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,883 Finally got a reply from them, hopefully all is...
Finally got a reply from them, hopefully all is now well. They do a neat line in Nickel plated fairing fasteners (the allen headed variety) that I am oping for to replace the hideously badly plated... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 12:40 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,879 Reaper, from what I haver seen and felt, the...
Reaper, from what I haver seen and felt, the throttle does have a lot less travel and is much more responsive, the very reason I wanted to junk the 999 system. It does appear to have a lot less... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 24-Jun-2004, 12:35 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,879 As far as I am aware the handle bar housing and...
As far as I am aware the handle bar housing and the linkages need to be modified sat the throttle body end but apart from that there is little else that needs to be done. The other change is the fast... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 19:08 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,879 Stalling 999S
Hearing a lot of horror stories about the stalling problem at lights roundabouts and intersections (basically where it's the worst place for it to happen. I have had a number of occasions where its... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jun-2004, 18:50 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,883 Ducati Shed - Anybody there ?
Does anyone have a contact telephone number for this company? They dont seem to reply to any emails you send them. The address I have used is: ducati-shed@gmx.com
Is this still correct. Need to... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jun-2004, 12:53 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,949 Ventura Luggage Kit
Taking the bike on a long tour in August through Europe. Have used this system to great effect on my 748 and 998 in the past. I recently ordered it for my 999. The kit is comprised of two L shaped... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jun-2004, 11:43 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 3,216 Not sure about the bug eyes, looks like you ran...
Not sure about the bug eyes, looks like you ran into a dentist's tool convention wearing those things. Hey but if they work !! On the other hand why not try out the "reevu" helmet. This is a system... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2004, 13:50 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2004, 16:13 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,848 Bolts & All Such Good Things !!
Anyone know of a good supplier for both anodised or titanium bolts, screws, washers etc. (Would prefer a dedicated supplier rather than a Ducati accessories supplier, as the prices are likely to be... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2004, 10:57 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2004, 13:33 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,393 Thanks
I will give it a go when I next get back to the UK. Thanks. |
| Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2004, 12:43 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,995 You can by a sheet of the stuff from Pro Twins...
You can by a sheet of the stuff from Pro Twins (expensive as I remember) and cut it into any shape you want. U need to heat it first with a hair dryer before you apply it as at normal (say 10C and... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 15-May-2004, 12:26 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,393 Rear Plate Conversion
Any ideas the following. Fitted the Casoli number plate converter and as per the instructions all seemed straightforward enough, however the small number plate light itself fials to work. Checked... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2004, 17:13 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,790 Resolved !!
Finally sorted out what the problem was. When the loom was refitted, after it was removed from the bike along with everything else for the frame painting work to be done, on reassembly everything was... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 01-Apr-2004, 12:56 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 4,308 Carbonworld Seat Cowl on order
Sent off the money today for both the painted white/red seat cowl and the oil cooler panel, as both seem of a really high quality. I was a little alarmed at the so called bigger suppliers of carbon... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2004, 18:37 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,790 Still no joy !!
Have followed all your suggestions and it still will not start. No joy at all. Everything points to a much more complex problem so I gave up in the end and sent it back to my dealer ion the hope they... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 19-Mar-2004, 17:51 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,790 Battery Off
I took it off as I sold my optimate with the 998 and have not got around to buying a new one yet. Figured the alarm would flatten it in seven weeks, that's why I took it off. As I said the... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 18-Mar-2004, 18:56 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 2,790 Dead 999S
Any ideas on the following problem. Took delivery of my new 999S in January, put the battery on charge and went to work overseas for seven weeks. Came back mid March and reinstalled battery. Alarm... |
| Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2003, 15:08 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 3,606 998S Bowing Out.
I am thinking (just thinking mind!) of replacing my 998S for a 999S after being offered a very good deal on one. Safe to say I am not totally sold on the 999's looks but it is growing on me. I... |
| Forum: Stolen Bikes 24-Jun-2003, 20:11 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 7,315 998S
Know how you feel and I sympathise as mine was stolen on the last day of my holidays at WDW2002 (only nine weeks old too). |
