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Forum: 999 / 749 22-Feb-2006, 19:37
Replies: 21
Views: 3,633
Posted By Twinfan
Jiminy - sounds like it might be the clutch as...

Jiminy - sounds like it might be the clutch as Khu says.

Duc Daz - have you got glazed pads?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Feb-2006, 19:59
Replies: 21
Views: 3,633
Posted By Twinfan
Could be some gunk in your callipers? I'd get it...

Could be some gunk in your callipers? I'd get it checked out matey...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Feb-2006, 17:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,986
Posted By Twinfan
So how did you work out it was a hybrid then????

So how did you work out it was a hybrid then????
Forum: 851 / 888 17-Feb-2006, 17:26
Replies: 27
Views: 5,800
Posted By Twinfan
I would probably get whatever fitted the criteria...

I would probably get whatever fitted the criteria of:

1) being available at reasonable money
2) fitting and suiting the bike
3) being reversible

So Sil-Motor cans would be fine, as would 5 spoke...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Feb-2006, 14:30
Replies: 29
Views: 4,986
Posted By Twinfan
Wheels is a looks thing, so I guess that's just...

Wheels is a looks thing, so I guess that's just choice. Bit mad though IMHO.

The cans/stand/cover missing might indicate an owner who needed the cash from them. Did they service the bike on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2006, 19:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,898
Posted By Twinfan
On the PDF it says clutch springs should be...

On the PDF it says clutch springs should be 5Nm?

It's 10Nm for the clutch cover though.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2006, 14:47
Replies: 23
Views: 5,660
Posted By Twinfan
Yellowfila - Get the belts done as they're time...

Yellowfila - Get the belts done as they're time dependent. Personally, I'd have the biggie for peace of mind.

Phil_h - Big service on an RSV is every other service and includes a shim check/adjust....
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Feb-2006, 13:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By Twinfan
Maybe worth a check on eBay to see if they've...

Maybe worth a check on eBay to see if they've sold before?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 12:57
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By Twinfan
I think Suzuki sales will be up globally as...

I think Suzuki sales will be up globally as they're very competitive on pricing at the moment.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 10:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Posted By Twinfan
Suzuki sales are up becuase they're cheap...

Suzuki sales are up becuase they're cheap...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Feb-2006, 10:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,561
Posted By Twinfan
So why did you slate it then? :puzzled:

So why did you slate it then? :puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Feb-2006, 14:24
Replies: 1
Views: 962
Posted By Twinfan
Seller must have bought a full 57mm system as an...

Seller must have bought a full 57mm system as an aftermarket exhaust.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Feb-2006, 14:23
Replies: 17
Views: 3,561
Posted By Twinfan
Looks good to me :cool: [Edited on 12-2-2006 by...

Looks good to me :cool:

[Edited on 12-2-2006 by Twinfan]
Forum: 851 / 888 11-Feb-2006, 00:05
Replies: 19
Views: 4,013
Posted By Twinfan
Halfords? I got a spray can of the stuff for the...

Halfords? I got a spray can of the stuff for the exhausts on the missus' RS250...

[Edited on 11-2-2006 by Twinfan]
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2006, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Posted By Twinfan
They're identical, save for colurs (yellow no...

They're identical, save for colurs (yellow no longer available on any 749 or 999).
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Feb-2006, 19:06
Replies: 18
Views: 2,336
Posted By Twinfan
Personally, I'd go with a 749S for the higher...

Personally, I'd go with a 749S for the higher spec supension. Also, given the depreciation on 749 and 999 models I'd go used.

See if you can track down a lightly used 2005MY red 749S mono with the...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Feb-2006, 11:56
Replies: 38
Views: 13,549
Posted By Twinfan
I use Optimax mostly as the bike seems to run...

I use Optimax mostly as the bike seems to run better on it. Didn't realise it might stop it stalling...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Feb-2006, 10:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,118
Posted By Twinfan
Agreed!

Agreed!
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2006, 18:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By Twinfan
The engine spec certainly changed for the S in...

The engine spec certainly changed for the S in 2004. When compared to the same year base model and dark there is around 7bhp quoted difference.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2006, 23:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By Twinfan
I think they both had steering dampers. If...

I think they both had steering dampers. If you've got no light switch then it's an '04. And yes, you will have extra bhp, but it's that much of a difference (or so I'm told).
Forum: 999 / 749 26-Jan-2006, 16:39
Replies: 27
Views: 3,812
Posted By Twinfan
Greetings. And I think you'll find a 749 should...

Greetings.

And I think you'll find a 749 should only come in yellow and a 999 in red.

Mine's a Corona, thanks :D
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jan-2006, 21:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,724
Posted By Twinfan
Oops - sorry, my mistake. I was thinking one...

Oops - sorry, my mistake. I was thinking one cancelled the other out on the 749R but it obviously doesn't. It's "two steps" longer than the regular 749.

15/35 is similar to 14/32
14/38 is similar...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 23-Jan-2006, 21:46
Replies: 15
Views: 8,923
Posted By Twinfan
Oops - sorry, my mistake. I was thinking one...

Oops - sorry, my mistake. I was thinking one cancelled the other out on the 749R but it obviously doesn't. It's "two steps" longer than the regular 749.

15/35 is similar to 14/32
14/38 is similar...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jan-2006, 16:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,724
Posted By Twinfan
Found...

Found it:

http://home.san.rr.com/shazaam/Recommended.jpg
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 23-Jan-2006, 16:39
Replies: 15
Views: 8,923
Posted By Twinfan
Found...

Found it:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/images/dsc/shazaam/Recommended.jpg
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Jan-2006, 16:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,724
Posted By Twinfan
15/35 and 14/38 will give very similar overall...

15/35 and 14/38 will give very similar overall gearing. As to why they're set up that way I have no idea.

I would think going to 14/35 would be a good thing, and you could use the standard chain. ...
Forum: Shazaam! on Brakes, Tyres and Wheels 23-Jan-2006, 16:36
Replies: 15
Views: 8,923
Posted By Twinfan
15/35 and 14/38 will give very similar overall...

15/35 and 14/38 will give very similar overall gearing. As to why they're set up that way I have no idea.

I would think going to 14/35 would be a good thing, and you could use the standard chain. ...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 23-Jan-2006, 10:54
Replies: 51
Views: 15,881
Posted By Twinfan
Looking great! Are you having a red frame and...

Looking great!

Are you having a red frame and red fairing? Or something different?
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Jan-2006, 16:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,456
Posted By Twinfan
19Nm is what I was told the other day, but on my...

19Nm is what I was told the other day, but on my bike they were about 24 or so before I slackened them.
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jan-2006, 20:06
Replies: 36
Views: 4,656
Posted By Twinfan
Well I've loosened the pinch bolts and the bugger...

Well I've loosened the pinch bolts and the bugger still sits out by about 6mm :puzzled:

I'll have to get a rubber mallet...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Jan-2006, 10:53
Replies: 36
Views: 4,656
Posted By Twinfan
Cheers guys - I'll try loosening the pinch...

Cheers guys - I'll try loosening the pinch bolts...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2006, 13:08
Replies: 36
Views: 4,656
Posted By Twinfan
Cheers - any idea on the torque for the pinch...

Cheers - any idea on the torque for the pinch bolts????
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 22:45
Replies: 36
Views: 4,656
Posted By Twinfan
Hmmm. Conflicting advice then! I'll give them...

Hmmm. Conflicting advice then! I'll give them another whack tomorrow and see how I get on...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 21:46
Replies: 36
Views: 4,656
Posted By Twinfan
Fitting JHP fork protectors - help!

OK, I've got those push-in fork protectors from JHP for my 749S. I've greased them up, hammered them, and they won't go fully home :(

Have I got to undo the pinch bolts holding the front axle? If...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 21:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,875
Posted By Twinfan
I thought they had to make 1000...

I thought they had to make 1000...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Jan-2006, 13:29
Replies: 32
Views: 6,803
Posted By Twinfan
Too Japanese looking for me.

Too Japanese looking for me.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2006, 09:58
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Twinfan
Certainly has - it's a better handling bike with...

Certainly has - it's a better handling bike with a smoother engine.

Some people just like old stuff though, so ride them both and see what's best for you.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jan-2006, 00:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Twinfan
Power isn't everything...

Power isn't everything...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Jan-2006, 20:52
Replies: 35
Views: 5,868
Posted By Twinfan
I rode a 749S and a 748R on the same day, back to...

I rode a 749S and a 748R on the same day, back to back.

The 749S was for me the better bike, more of the time.

Move with the times, get the 749 ;)
Forum: 851 / 888 15-Jan-2006, 20:48
Replies: 35
Views: 8,424
Posted By Twinfan
Superb :D Love the silver decal/black paint...

Superb :D

Love the silver decal/black paint combo and the full Ohlins!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2006, 22:53
Replies: 36
Views: 7,252
Posted By Twinfan
Yep, on the Aprilia RSV.

Yep, on the Aprilia RSV.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Jan-2006, 22:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,363
Posted By Twinfan
Probably the same as the '04s - I'll be they...

Probably the same as the '04s - I'll be they still stall.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Jan-2006, 18:53
Replies: 24
Views: 3,992
Posted By Twinfan
Strangely, that doesn't completely appall...

Strangely, that doesn't completely appall me.

Doesn't light my fire either though!
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Jan-2006, 19:07
Replies: 30
Views: 3,687
Posted By Twinfan
The '03 749S has the non-hotted up motor i.e. the...

The '03 749S has the non-hotted up motor i.e. the same as the current base 749 and 749 Dark. It won't have the stalling issues the later bikes have.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Jan-2006, 11:04
Replies: 15
Views: 6,894
Posted By Twinfan
I thought they packed up years ago???

I thought they packed up years ago???
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jan-2006, 11:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,219
Posted By Twinfan
Very nice. How come you've got a black frame? ...

Very nice.

How come you've got a black frame? Don't tell you me stripped it just to paint it????
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jan-2006, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,834
Posted By Twinfan
If I remember rightly, DM split from Fylde last...

If I remember rightly, DM split from Fylde last year. I think the guy who owned Fylde kept DM and sold Fylde. Or have I got that the wrong way round?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Jan-2006, 18:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,834
Posted By Twinfan
Tough times eh?? I wonder who's bought it? ...

Tough times eh?? I wonder who's bought it? Probably a car dealer :(
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jan-2006, 00:05
Replies: 38
Views: 13,549
Posted By Twinfan
Yup, mine was doing it with Termis and DP chip...

Yup, mine was doing it with Termis and DP chip before it went into the dealer...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jan-2006, 17:09
Replies: 38
Views: 13,549
Posted By Twinfan
Yep, it's all in the cam timing and setup. Mine...

Yep, it's all in the cam timing and setup. Mine started doing it last winter when the temperature dropped. A setup sorted it.

It started doing it again after having Termis fitted. I've had it...
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