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Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 13:08
Replies: 12
Views: 2,419
Posted By HW
Interesting idea. I like it.

Interesting idea. I like it.
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 21:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By HW
Nah, he means the loose spacer which could be...

Nah, he means the loose spacer which could be reversed, not the wheel. It has a thicker flange on either side, one side thicker than the other.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Oct-2005, 21:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,971
Posted By HW
Ariel has an ST3, you could drop him a U2U and...

Ariel has an ST3, you could drop him a U2U and ask how he likes it now he's lived with it a while.

The Multistrada took quite a lot of the previous ST market. The year the Multistrada was...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 20:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By HW
I've just taken a looksie, and it's going to be...

I've just taken a looksie, and it's going to be tough to tell.

What I can see without taking my front wheel out, is the the wheel side the flange is almost flush with the seal (just a sliver...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 12:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,590
Posted By HW
When my ECU blew the dealer fitted the original...

When my ECU blew the dealer fitted the original standard one for me to get me going. They adjusted the CO but warned the fuelling would not be right. The following week I had the PC3 fitted and on...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 01:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,386
Posted By HW
That's the one! Had the same problem but I...

That's the one! Had the same problem but I refused to live with it. I had to blip the throttle on the old BRit bikes I used to ride, but shouldn't have to do it on a modern fuel injected bike! I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Oct-2005, 18:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By HW
The optimate will keep the battery alive and the...

The optimate will keep the battery alive and the alarm working. Don't count on it firing up first time in the spring though, without resetting the Optimate and getting it to charge out of it's "long...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 18:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,590
Posted By HW
I have Termi asymetric system on 749S (2003)....

I have Termi asymetric system on 749S (2003). With the ECU that came with the Termi it was fine, and had no flat spots. The ECU blew one channel (cut out one cylinder) so I reverted to the std ECU...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 12:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,386
Posted By HW
Stalling on the 749 has been a common topic on...

Stalling on the 749 has been a common topic on this board. Mine suffered the same way, with the bike regularly stalling as I was about to pull out into traffic. It CAN be adjusted though, most get...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2005, 00:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By HW
There is the usual 12 month warranty on anything...

There is the usual 12 month warranty on anything fitted by the dealer, regardless of the warranty on the bike itself.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 21:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By HW
I had a similar thing on a (well) used ST2. Rear...

I had a similar thing on a (well) used ST2. Rear brake seized on and I was forced to a stop. Couldn't even get out of the trafiic until it cooled down and released enough to roll it. Who say those...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Oct-2005, 02:36
Replies: 24
Views: 4,471
Posted By HW
Not only would moisture enter due to leaks in the...

Not only would moisture enter due to leaks in the reservoir cover, but due to our rather damp climate it has been known to be absorbed from the air when you are filling the system. Try to do the job...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 22:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,177
Posted By HW
I think the pipe diameter might be different on...

I think the pipe diameter might be different on the 999. I may be wrong though.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 21:48
Replies: 24
Views: 4,471
Posted By HW
My 749S feels fantastic on the gearshift. Very...

My 749S feels fantastic on the gearshift. Very light and positive, and goes into neutral very easily. Maybe I am just lucky, but it's always been like that from new and now done over 8k miles. Clutch...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 21:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
OK, will do.

OK, will do.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 18:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
Going by this suggestion, I've moved the earth...

Going by this suggestion, I've moved the earth wire from the battery terminal to a battery housing bolt (as other earth wires are) and now I can mount the PC3 in the space about the battery. I've...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 16:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
Brill - if it's not too much trouble then I would...

Brill - if it's not too much trouble then I would appreciate that.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 16:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
Dynomax did say that was where Dynajet suggest it...

Dynomax did say that was where Dynajet suggest it shoudl be fitted. the only reason they got my fairing to meet was because of my previous bodge on it. There is a lot of space right above the battery...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 16:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
Ah right, that sounds better. I take it that is...

Ah right, that sounds better. I take it that is what you use when you fit them then?
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 16:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By HW
Power Commander 3 - where located?

I've just had a PC3 installed and it's velcroed on the outside of the battery. I don't currently use the bottom fairing bolt because both sides of the mounting have broken, instead using a tiewrap...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 15:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,872
Posted By HW
Well, someone has started the bidding at £11. I...

Well, someone has started the bidding at £11.

I am no eBay expert, but doesn't it usually say "reserve not met" when the bidding starts and is lower than the reserve? I know he said "low reserve",...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 14:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,872
Posted By HW
I must have too much time on my hands ... I just...

I must have too much time on my hands ... I just looked at the previous items he sold and they are mostly glasses (drinking variety) and some model yacht bits, a kite. Nothing of any size like this....
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 14:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,872
Posted By HW
Dunno Rob, scams are often (usuaully?) outside...

Dunno Rob, scams are often (usuaully?) outside UK, but this one is Aylesbury.

Postage is very reasonable though!!!!!

"Postage costs: £8.00 - Royal Mail Special Delivery (Within United Kingdom ) "
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Oct-2005, 12:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By HW
No expert here on PC or gearing, but have dabbled...

No expert here on PC or gearing, but have dabbled with both on a 749S.

THe PC3 was fitted because the ECU that came with the Termi blew and as Ducati were out of stock was likely to leave me with...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2005, 00:52
Replies: 10
Views: 2,654
Posted By HW
The seat pad on the 749 is bolted to the seat...

The seat pad on the 749 is bolted to the seat (big bolt underneath - 17mm socket). YOu get ot that by unbolting the 4 bolts for the seat unit (6 if bip) and lifting the whole assembly so you can get...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Oct-2005, 00:19
Replies: 18
Views: 3,883
Posted By HW
I had one of those little plastic boxes that were...

I had one of those little plastic boxes that were in the DSC marquee at the BMF. I keep my custom moulded earplugs in that and that stays in my leather pocket. Don't wear the plugs all the time,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Oct-2005, 21:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,087
Posted By HW
I would recommend trying a properly sorted 999S...

I would recommend trying a properly sorted 999S before you decide - you may be surprised. As for the looks - it grows on you, I love it now. :)
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 08-Oct-2005, 10:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,966
Posted By HW
I saw that one at £49 advertised. I might do it,...

I saw that one at £49 advertised. I might do it, but going to have to leave it a bit closer to the time to make a decision.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Oct-2005, 22:14
Replies: 18
Views: 3,883
Posted By HW
I got some custom ones done at the BMF this year,...

I got some custom ones done at the BMF this year, totally different to normal ones in that they cvut a lot more of the wind noise (which is the dangerous bit). I can still here the exhaust though...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 15:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,934
Posted By HW
Interesting - I've read discussions on tyre...

Interesting - I've read discussions on tyre pressures before and depending on who you speak to either say go with tyre manufacturer or bike manufacturer recommendations.
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 13:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,934
Posted By HW
The 749 user manual suggests 2.1 bar front, 2.2...

The 749 user manual suggests 2.1 bar front, 2.2 bar rear which equates to 30.5 psi front and 32.5 psi rear.

That is for a 2003 749S, don't know if tyre profiles/sizes are different on the R....
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 09:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,438
Posted By HW
Ride height is covered on the section8superbike...

Ride height is covered on the section8superbike tech doc. Have a read of that.

285mm is what they reckon it should be (Showa and Ohlins), but it's a sod to measure.

section8superbike: 749-999...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 09:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,438
Posted By HW
I got a new pattern brake lever on eBay for £15...

I got a new pattern brake lever on eBay for £15 (2003 749S). I can't tell the difference to be honest. There are a couple on therea t moment for £12-95 and £14-95, "buy it now" prices.
Forum: Tyres 05-Oct-2005, 09:51
Replies: 24
Views: 8,441
Posted By HW
Didn't see this post until late, but here's what...

Didn't see this post until late, but here's what I (think) I know .... bits and bobs in no particular order:

Sticky tyres don't "stick", they are softer so the contact surface deforms better to the...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 04-Oct-2005, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 9,111
Posted By HW
wow .... I knew about this but that's the first...

wow .... I knew about this but that's the first time I've seen it done. I always assumed it was the pointy end of a pen you had to prod about with, not just a bit of plastic tube shoved in the lock!
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2005, 12:45
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
OK, well the fuel/air misture is adjustable for...

OK, well the fuel/air misture is adjustable for sure. I have a graph here showing the mixture settings across the rev range with the Termi and stock ECU and it was WAY out. Dangerously lean in fact,...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2005, 12:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,829
Posted By HW
I have had same problem with 749s. This thread...

I have had same problem with 749s. This thread started by me went into some detail about what 100% Bikes Suspension thought of the 749.

DSC Thread - 749 Showa rear shocks...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Oct-2005, 00:16
Replies: 25
Views: 4,460
Posted By HW
That's a result then - and still some fine autumn...

That's a result then - and still some fine autumn weather left too.

:burn:
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2005, 13:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
A valid point Andy, but someone running same year...

A valid point Andy, but someone running same year stock 749 with the asymetric Termi is (likely to be) closer to the mark using a map that was done on my bike with same set up than using some other...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Oct-2005, 12:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,502
Posted By HW
Very enjoyable read. I've probably "done...

Very enjoyable read. I've probably "done Cadwell" too many times this year and next year it will be time to try a few different ones. Interesting.

I can understand the being a little disheartened...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2005, 12:30
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
Beware ... I was running Termi with stock ECU for...

Beware ... I was running Termi with stock ECU for a week or so (only on the road), until the prebooked day for the PC3 fitting. Max was very concerned when I fetched the bike as in his opinion it was...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Oct-2005, 05:49
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
I only know of 2 things the ECU changed. The...

I only know of 2 things the ECU changed. The fuelling to match the Termi to stop it running too lean, and it also ahd the "managed start" that I am disappointed to have lost. I keep stabbing the...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 23:56
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
749S, 2003 model. I've not sorted out downloading...

749S, 2003 model. I've not sorted out downloading the map yet, but I will. Drop me a U2U with your email address.
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Oct-2005, 22:44
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
OK, well. Hmmm .... Asymetric exhaust. Did...

OK, well. Hmmm ....

Asymetric exhaust. Did point out that it was the asymetric systme but I didn't realsie I shoudl be expecting 2 maps. Not sure, have to do some research on that one.

There was...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Oct-2005, 09:46
Replies: 24
Views: 4,059
Posted By HW
PC3 & Custom map - result!

Following my little problem with the ECU last week I have now taken the plunge and got a Power Commander 3 fitted. This was done by Dynomax UK Ltd of Lincoln (formally Horncastle). Price quoted was...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Sep-2005, 15:10
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By HW
Brakes are not so bad to bleed because the pads...

Brakes are not so bad to bleed because the pads do stop when they reach the disk and so the fluid has to go somewhere (else). I fitted a tecmoto modified clutch slave to my ST2 some time ago and it...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 17:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By HW
Not heard that varient before Alan. :puzzled:

Not heard that varient before Alan. :puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 15:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By HW
No problem - you should find a couple of the...

No problem - you should find a couple of the threads in the "today" section as I was writing this same thing last night. :)
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2005, 14:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By HW
Several threads on this now .... Ducati seem to...

Several threads on this now .... Ducati seem to be going through all their records and it appears some dealers may have repaired/checked and not updated the records. At least, I assume the dealer is...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Sep-2005, 23:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,400
Posted By HW
There seems to have been a spate of old recalls...

There seems to have been a spate of old recalls sent out. I just had one for the front brake hose P clip - which I had done last year sometime.

You shoudl be able to look at the top of the oil...
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