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Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 19:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Posted By iang
Here is a picture of the other side. There is no...

Here is a picture of the other side.
There is no drilling involved, the chain side uses the stock chain guide and chainguard holes and on the other side I used double sided tape, 10 minute job.

This...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 19:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,936
Posted By iang
Real McCoy, how come you got new forks ? Did...

Real McCoy, how come you got new forks ?
Did Ducati agree to the relacement and what dealer did you use.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 15:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Posted By iang
New carbon bits

Latest addition, some may not like them, some will.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 15:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,936
Posted By iang
Wink Dont Know, Just noticed a line around the fork...

Dont Know, Just noticed a line around the fork when I was polishing the bike for the 5th time today !

You better check yours out when we go !

By the way I want a job like yours, hide away somewhere...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Jun-2006, 14:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,936
Posted By iang
Ohlins Fork Seal Leaking, 749R ???

Am I right in reading somewhere that some Ohlins fork seals are leaking and are being replaced under warranty with a new design.

I have never had a leaky seal but one of my fork legs looks as though...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2006, 12:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,221
Posted By iang
What would these be worth ?

I am toying with the idea of buying the 57mm upgrade kit for my 749R but the kit comes with a 999/999S race ecu which is no good to me and apparently these are over £600 !!! I will also have my cat...
Forum: Tyres 08-Jun-2006, 09:50
Replies: 7
Views: 4,412
Posted By iang
They are Pirellis version of the dual compound...

They are Pirellis version of the dual compound craze that every manufacture is now producing, they really are very good, I loved my Diablo Corsas and these are even better.
Forum: Tyres 08-Jun-2006, 00:04
Replies: 7
Views: 4,412
Posted By iang
Try this guy, just bought a spare pair from him,...

Try this guy, just bought a spare pair from him, mint condition only scuffed around the edges but centre unmarked, 95%+ new.
He will sell some on buy it now if you contact...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2006, 09:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By iang
Gilles Rearsets fitting ?

I have just bought some Gilles rearsets for my 749R and when fitting them I found that the right side carbon heelguard hits the Exhaust heat shield and is VERY tight up against it.
When looking at a...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2006, 14:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Andy, does the 998 single side stand fit into the...

Andy, does the 998 single side stand fit into the wheel spindle or does it need to be machined to suit ?

I always found the single sided stand much easier to use when you are alone, I dread lifting...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jun-2006, 00:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,674
Posted By iang
My 749r does between 140 - 150 mile before the...

My 749r does between 140 - 150 mile before the light comes on and I have 'risked' 20 miles until filling up and it took nearly £17 to fill it.
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2006, 13:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Exactly !! No money but got to get the bits like...

Exactly !!

No money but got to get the bits like all of us, great things credit cards, 6 weeks before I need to pay for things then off I go again, got the dates timed to perfection.

Once went 2...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2006, 12:29
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Yes it is, but I havent got any !!

Yes it is, but I havent got any !!
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2006, 12:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Andy, your hose seems to have a different fitting...

Andy, your hose seems to have a different fitting on the master cylinder to the one I got, I was initially going to route the hose near the gearchange side as per original but the 90deg fitting that...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jun-2006, 10:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
After reading other posts on the supplied hose...

After reading other posts on the supplied hose being too short I was a bit concerned when I noted that my hose was not very much longer than the standard one but after inspecting the supplied parts...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Jun-2006, 12:28
Replies: 12
Views: 3,093
Posted By iang
I have been trying to figure this out, on the PC3...

I have been trying to figure this out, on the PC3 program screen when 'advanced' map is selected the table is split into two, does this mean that an advanced map has been set up with both cylinders...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2006, 15:03
Replies: 6
Views: 3,467
Posted By iang
Just Bought New Parts from Gia Moto

I have just had delivered some parts from a company called Gia Moto, namely a red anodised pressure plate, billet alloy open clutch cover and a titanium bi- hex rear wheel nut.

I was very pleasantly...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 14:54
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Finally got the rear brake sorted !! Had to take...

Finally got the rear brake sorted !!

Had to take it to the nearby bike shop where they attached a compressed air bleeder on to it and after four attempts the air was eventually removed.

The brake...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2006, 20:30
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Yes Andy it was your bike and after I got your...

Yes Andy it was your bike and after I got your email the other day I lent a Mytyvac but still could not get anything.

The guy that lent me the mytyvac said if I pop around in the morning he will put...
Forum: Tyres 29-May-2006, 20:27
Replies: 7
Views: 4,412
Posted By iang
I got them from a guy who knows a guy sort of...

I got them from a guy who knows a guy sort of thing !

They had been 'tested' if you can call it that for 5 - 10 minutes then removed before adjustments were made to the bike then a new set was...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2006, 19:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,719
Posted By iang
Bleeding Underslung Rear Caliper Conversion !

Fitted the new caliper bracket and hose a couple of days ago and have tried for hours even using a mityvac bleeding kit and I still cannot get a pedal.

I have drained a full tin of fluid out of the...
Forum: Tyres 29-May-2006, 18:15
Replies: 7
Views: 4,412
Posted By iang
Diablo Corsa 3s

After removing the Dunlop 209GP tyres that I had fitted and was not confident on I have now fitted the new Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3s and in my opinion it has totally transformed the bike into what it...
Forum: Tyres 26-May-2006, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 3,323
Posted By iang
Thanks IainMac, nice meeting you, enjoy the 999...

Thanks IainMac, nice meeting you, enjoy the 999 when you pick it up.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 10:25
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 54,453
Posted By iang
I have just fitted an underslung rear caliper...

I have just fitted an underslung rear caliper bracket on my 749R and I cannot bleed it so it looks like I will have to lift the caliper as suggested to bleed it.

Cannot be as bad as the 2 days I...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 15:07
Replies: 26
Views: 7,484
Posted By iang
I have had a 999S and now a 749R and I much...

I have had a 999S and now a 749R and I much prefer the 749R. I have ridden a standard 749 and it feels no where near as taut and well balanced as the 'R', whether it is the ohlins suspension or...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 10:33
Replies: 17
Views: 3,746
Posted By iang
Yes, I know what you mean by sore...

Yes, I know what you mean by sore wrists/back/neck etc, it did not bother me a few years ago but now I am getting on a bit !! I needed to sit up a bit more without getting rid of the bike so decided...
Forum: Tyres 24-May-2006, 20:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,323
Posted By iang
I think IainMac wants them so fairly certain that...

I think IainMac wants them so fairly certain that they are sold.
Thanks
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 23:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,746
Posted By iang
Iain mac if you come to see me this week you can...

Iain mac if you come to see me this week you can see my cycle cat risers and see what you think,
New bike on saturday then, Enjoy
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:36
Replies: 22
Views: 3,029
Posted By iang
No, I got all these details from section 8, tried...

No, I got all these details from section 8, tried to adjust the tie bar and it was impossible to reach the suggested length, apparently this was for the 'old' shape swinging arm which had a longer...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,121
Posted By iang
I was told that if you look carefully at the side...

I was told that if you look carefully at the side of the airbox there is a rubber grommet, if you remove this and put a long screwdriver in you can adjust the idle screw.

I have looked in the past...
Forum: Tyres 23-May-2006, 16:28
Replies: 4
Views: 3,323
Posted By iang
Dunlop 209GP Tyres F.S 180/55 +120/70

I bought a pair of Dunlop 209GP tyres a few weeks back and after using them for about 300 miles on the road I have decided to change them as I think that they are too track focused and I have had...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 10:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,746
Posted By iang
When I tried turning the bars upside down and...

When I tried turning the bars upside down and swapping sides I thought that they looked as though they were pointing upwards and did not feel right to me, never left them on to try mind.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 20:46
Replies: 17
Views: 3,746
Posted By iang
Myself and a couple of others have the cycle cat...

Myself and a couple of others have the cycle cat riser kit fitted, the quality is great and once set up they are eventually much more comfortable.

The downside is that they are a pig to fit and get...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 15:46
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By iang
Did not know that the ECU could be sent for...

Did not know that the ECU could be sent for re-programming, so the 999s ecu that is in the kit can be programmed to suit a 749R. Who could do this or would it have to go back to Ducati somehow...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 12:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By iang
I am after this upgrade kit for my 749R but...

I am after this upgrade kit for my 749R but obviously I would not need the ECU or filters as I already have them from my assymetric system and I have a PC3 to compensate for the upgrade.

What I...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2006, 13:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,409
Posted By iang
PC3 Map for 749R ?

I have just obtained a power commander for my 749R but cannot find a map specifically for the 749R.

I know a few on here have a PC3 on their 749R so can anyone who has a PC3 have a map that they...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 23:37
Replies: 18
Views: 4,422
Posted By iang
I have a Sargent seat on my 749R, It has a carbon...

I have a Sargent seat on my 749R, It has a carbon look to it and is very comfortable, cost £200 though !!!
Forum: 999 / 749 16-May-2006, 13:46
Replies: 18
Views: 4,422
Posted By iang
Is this one...

Is this one ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-749-999-SOFT-RACE-SEAT-AS-NEW_W0QQitemZ8065258536QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Tyres 12-May-2006, 18:43
Replies: 10
Views: 4,899
Posted By iang
I have 209GPs fitted on my 749R which I use...

I have 209GPs fitted on my 749R which I use solely on the road.

To be honest I have never been that keen on Dunlop tyres in general but when my superb Diablo Corsas wore out I had the chance of...
Forum: Tyres 24-Apr-2006, 16:50
Replies: 3
Views: 3,306
Posted By iang
I have the new Dunlop 209GP,s fitted after the...

I have the new Dunlop 209GP,s fitted after the original Diablo Corsas wore out and when I first fitted them I thought that they were way to 'pointy' and the bike leans over much more than before...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 03-Apr-2006, 16:52
Replies: 7
Views: 6,317
Posted By iang
My renewal for my 749R was £400 through Frizzel...

My renewal for my 749R was £400 through Frizzel and I managed to get fully comp, protected and with legal cover for £244 through Express Insurance. Insure my ducati was only £265 but I had already...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Mar-2006, 11:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By iang
I had the same problem and have adjusted them now...

I had the same problem and have adjusted them now so that I can get my hand under the mirror but it does still catch a little when on full lock but this is only when moving the bike about, when...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Mar-2006, 13:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By iang
You will find that they only look 'right' one way...

You will find that they only look 'right' one way and that they cannot really be swapped over, the bolts that clamp the bar in go to the top.
Most people who have fitted this kit found that the bars...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Jan-2006, 13:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By iang
I was informed that originally 500 were made for...

I was informed that originally 500 were made for homologation purposes which all sold or ordered by delaers immediately so they made another 100, this being the reason there were still a few new ones...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 00:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By iang
Where in Norwich will you be at about lunch time,...

Where in Norwich will you be at about lunch time, hmm drive down, quick blag, back again.

Oops, should not say that, if anything happens I will be in the frame , ha, ha.
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Nov-2005, 19:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,638
Posted By iang
XBOX 360 ANYONE GOT ONE ?

I know this is not the correct section, but,

Has anyone got an xbox 360 ordered that they have decided that they do not want anymore,

My 6 year old has suddenly decided that as half of his friends...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Nov-2005, 12:28
Replies: 16
Views: 4,538
Posted By iang
I have a snooper S4 fitted on the underside of my...

I have a snooper S4 fitted on the underside of my double bubble screen but I do not knoew if your unit is larger than the snooper one.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Nov-2005, 14:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,057
Posted By iang
No Khu for that transformation kit, the full bike...

No Khu for that transformation kit, the full bike specific kit for the 749R is £2800, I think he said about £2200 to £2300 to me.

You have a PC3 so you could buy the cheaper kit from another model...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Nov-2005, 14:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By iang
Variation of the 749/999 Rear light.

My mate has this back light fitted to his bike, I think it looks a lot neater than the standard unit and would look good with the leo vinci /racefit type exhausts that are flat on the underside with...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2005, 21:24
Replies: 21
Views: 4,057
Posted By iang
Can be found here, £950, I was quoted about £750...

Can be found here, £950, I was quoted about £750 from my regular dealer but I do not want the ecu or filters so he is looking to see if the pipework can be ordered separately and considering the ecu...
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