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Forum: 999 / 749 21-Nov-2005, 21:19
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
It is a Fabbri screen, I can see the clocks no...

It is a Fabbri screen, I can see the clocks no problem
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Nov-2005, 17:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By iang
Try this !

Turn the volume up.


http://www.embosscreative.com/warnerbros/exorcist/exorcistgame.html
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Nov-2005, 17:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By iang
I would if I could get mine out !!

I would if I could get mine out !!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 11-Nov-2005, 00:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,214
Posted By iang
Anyone know this bike ???

Anybody know of this bike, what to look out for etc.
One of my mates is mean to be swapping his GSXR1000 for...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Nov-2005, 21:02
Replies: 46
Views: 8,275
Posted By iang
I think the Leo Vinci looks excellent quality and...

I think the Leo Vinci looks excellent quality and finish compared to the termi, BUT for me all of these 'other' brands of exhaust just do not look right with that monstrosity that is the 749/999 rear...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Nov-2005, 16:17
Replies: 46
Views: 8,275
Posted By iang
I got my assymetric kit for £800 but would not...

I got my assymetric kit for £800 but would not pay the £950 for the conversion kit anyway, I was thinking if the pipework could be bought separately for say £400 the total cost would only be around...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Nov-2005, 16:06
Replies: 46
Views: 8,275
Posted By iang
I myself cannot justify the £2800 for the proper...

I myself cannot justify the £2800 for the proper 749R termi system so that is why I bought the 749R assymetric system.

The weight difference between the s/steel and titanium back box makes no...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Nov-2005, 01:05
Replies: 46
Views: 8,275
Posted By iang
Yes, Thank you keefyB and Ace, Knew I was not...

Yes, Thank you keefyB and Ace, Knew I was not going mad.

If the pipes fit the 999S they should also fit any other bike with the deep sump engine and new swinging arm, it will only be the ecu that...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Nov-2005, 12:13
Replies: 46
Views: 8,275
Posted By iang
Martin, A few weeks back someone mentioned that...

Martin, A few weeks back someone mentioned that there is some full system pipework available to convert the assymetric system to a full system using the original assymetric back box, do you know the...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Nov-2005, 00:53
Replies: 21
Views: 3,191
Posted By iang
He got it !!! Well done Khu, will mail you in...

He got it !!!

Well done Khu, will mail you in the morning.
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Nov-2005, 17:15
Replies: 29
Views: 3,803
Posted By iang
I cannot imagine any other dealer having a brand...

I cannot imagine any other dealer having a brand new 05 model749 bip with the red frame for sale at £6795 like my local dealer has !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shocking
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Nov-2005, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By iang
I was offered the full systems for £1000 when...

I was offered the full systems for £1000 when they first came out, I saw them at the munich show last year and they do look nice. My only 'moan' about all of these systems other than the Termi is...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Oct-2005, 14:54
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
Sorry for the delay in responding, just got back...

Sorry for the delay in responding, just got back from lanzarote at 3am.

That is my snooper s4 laser/camera detector, I have some custom fit earplugs that allows the unit to talk to me when riding...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Oct-2005, 14:48
Replies: 28
Views: 4,600
Posted By iang
My brother has just been into M & S...

My brother has just been into M & S Motorcycles in Newcastle and said that they have a brand new unused 05 model, Red frame 749 bip up for £6795 !!!!!!!! also a cheap brand new 999.

[Edited on...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Oct-2005, 01:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
Retail is near enough £300 but I had a group buy...

Retail is near enough £300 but I had a group buy going a couple of weeks back and they cost £220 all in.

Spareshack was doing the deal, if you were interested ring them and ask Dave or Stuart if...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 15:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By iang
I got the frame plugs made by a guy called Ron...

I got the frame plugs made by a guy called Ron Ridley, he has various designs to choose from and they are all hand made, the only plugs he does not make are the large oval ones ( I got mine from...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 13:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By iang
Never thought to get the side stand done while I...

Never thought to get the side stand done while I was on, when the stand is down it looks out of place with the rest being black. Winter project !
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:41
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
Last one

Last one
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:41
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
Another one

Another one
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:40
Replies: 20
Views: 3,428
Posted By iang
Cycle cat bar risers fitted.

I now have my cycle cat risers fitted, bit of a pig to sort but I have eventually got there.
Thet are a lot more comfortable on a journey now but the bike lifts a lot easier than before, I suspect...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By iang
Another one

Another one
Forum: 999 / 749 19-Oct-2005, 12:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,346
Posted By iang
Black standard footrests

I decided to get my standard footrests anodized black like the new 'xerox' replica has and although they have not turned out as 'black' as I would have liked ( Type of alloy apparently ) they still...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 21:02
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By iang
HW, cheers you have confirmed that I have it in...

HW, cheers you have confirmed that I have it in the correct way, the bit that you cannot see ( wheel side ) is about 20 mm wide which is inside the bearing and the fork side is about 4 mm.

Thanks...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Oct-2005, 19:55
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By iang
Quick question , someone ?

I have just fitted my new tyres and 'forgot' to check which way the front wheel spacer went.

It has a thin shoulder on one side ( That I have next to the fork leg ) and a thicker shoulder on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 19:10
Replies: 15
Views: 2,516
Posted By iang
They adjusted my cam timing on my 1 year service...

They adjusted my cam timing on my 1 year service and it does not stall now, it is just this momentary /split second thing that happens every now and again as though the engine cut out switch has been...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 17:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,516
Posted By iang
Just got the one fitted that came with my Termi...

Just got the one fitted that came with my Termi assymetric Kit, is there a problem with these ?

By the way Butch, got my 209gp,s this morning, they look pointy as a witches hat !

Theyt should be ok...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Oct-2005, 14:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,516
Posted By iang
749R flatspot or cutting out ?

The last couple of times that I have been out on my bike it has occasionally had a sort of flatspot or cuts out for a split second on part throttle. It seems to do it on left handers only but only...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 21:37
Replies: 1
Views: 877
Posted By iang
Removing front mudguard ?

Just a quickie,

Before I go to the bother of removing my front wheel, can the 749R mudguard be removed without doing this ?

Was going to get the red/white corsa stripe painted up the centre of it...
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 12:24
Replies: 21
Views: 3,191
Posted By iang
Yeh Khu, Electric sheeps does look nice and has...

Yeh Khu, Electric sheeps does look nice and has already lost its depriciation, go on get one, you know you want to.

Cycle cat risers will fit straight on !!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Oct-2005, 12:18
Replies: 17
Views: 1,874
Posted By iang
Hmm, My thoughts exactly, will it fit the 749R...

Hmm, My thoughts exactly, will it fit the 749R assymetric system as it too is 54mm fittings I believe.

I cannot justify the price of the 57mm kit or the constantly breaking titanium exhaust cans so...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2005, 21:12
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By iang
NO, As Butch says the standard anodized plate has...

NO, As Butch says the standard anodized plate has teeth on the back, a slipper clutch needs a pressure plate with no teeth, or you can machine them off any toothed version.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2005, 10:51
Replies: 11
Views: 2,473
Posted By iang
No its not, Ian the owner of M &S is turnng...

No its not, Ian the owner of M &S is turnng it into a track bike I think.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Oct-2005, 01:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,473
Posted By iang
Jason did not say what this setting would be more...

Jason did not say what this setting would be more suited for but my guess is it would lean towards track use more.

He cleared up one point that I was confused about, everyone was going on about...
Forum: Tyres 14-Oct-2005, 21:55
Replies: 17
Views: 4,928
Posted By iang
Well Lily and Butch, after reading your rave...

Well Lily and Butch, after reading your rave reviews on the 209gp I have bought a pair, so I will try them out and see what I think.

I take it that you tried them first on track and liked them but...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2005, 20:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,402
Posted By iang
Happens to loads of them, especially so when a...

Happens to loads of them, especially so when a slipper clutch is fitted.

I have had three different clutches on two 749/999s and they all made that noise but only when slipping the clutch for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2005, 18:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,473
Posted By iang
Section 8 suspension setting for 749R

I have been corresponding with Jason from Section 8 superbikes regarding setting up the suspension on my 749R and he has suggested his tried and tested set up that he details below that he says makes...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2005, 15:11
Replies: 28
Views: 4,600
Posted By iang
Pro twins have an 05 model (registered dec 04 54...

Pro twins have an 05 model (registered dec 04 54 reg ) 1900 miles, for £6495, so you could get it for £6000 at this time of year with no p/ex.

Good buy for this sort of money and a lot of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 21:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By iang
No, I got a length of wire and measured from...

No, I got a length of wire and measured from where the centre of the ball joints is at the top to the centre of the ball joint at the bottom.

Is this wrong ??? about how much thread should be...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 21:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By iang
749R suspension settings ?

I have been looking at the settings on my 749R and had a bit correspondence with section 8 superbikes.

My front ohlins settings are, rebound 6 clicks out, compression 10 clicks out, preload 10mm...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 13:38
Replies: 28
Views: 4,600
Posted By iang
Yes twinfan is spot on, the dealer registered the...

Yes twinfan is spot on, the dealer registered the bike for whatever reason ( To hit targets = big bonus or meant to be their demo, but wasnt ? )
Either way my brother was not bothered he got a great...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 00:27
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By iang
Silver looks quite nice but I think the 749/999...

Silver looks quite nice but I think the 749/999 really suits the Airwaves paint scheme.
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2005, 00:25
Replies: 28
Views: 4,600
Posted By iang
As I have mentioned in a couple of previous...

As I have mentioned in a couple of previous posts, my brother bought an 05 749bp ( Red Frame etc ) for a touch over £7000 and that was 4 months ago from a Ducati main dealer, 0 miles pre-registered.
Forum: Tyres 12-Oct-2005, 21:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,928
Posted By iang
Butch, I thought that fitting a larger rear tyre...

Butch, I thought that fitting a larger rear tyre slowed the steering down ?
or is this why you change the head angle, if so how hard is it to do and I presume that it did make a difference, was this...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Oct-2005, 16:00
Replies: 25
Views: 5,412
Posted By iang
And also loosen your bar clamps.

And also loosen your bar clamps.
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Oct-2005, 10:43
Replies: 19
Views: 1,580
Posted By iang
My brother bought an 05 749bp for just over £7000...

My brother bought an 05 749bp for just over £7000 about 4 months ago from our local dealer.
I would push any dealer hard for a deal especially at this time of year, if they are charging top price for...
Forum: Tyres 08-Oct-2005, 21:41
Replies: 17
Views: 4,928
Posted By iang
Tyre life/Replacements 749R

I have done 2500 miles now on my original Pirelli Diablo Corsa rear and it is now due for replacement.

The tyre has never let me down, seems super sticky and I think 2500 miles is quite good for a...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Oct-2005, 12:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,849
Posted By iang
749R tyre pressure advice ?

I have just checked the pressures in my tyres and the front was 26 and the rear 30.
Maybe this was why my service was cheap a couple of weeks ago, they cannot have checked my pressures !!!

Anyway...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 21:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By iang
Just looked at the original bars that I removed...

Just looked at the original bars that I removed and if you turn them upside down and swap sides they do point upwards but at a silly angle whereas the bar riser kit lifts the bars but they are still...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2005, 18:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By iang
After removing my bars to fit my Cycle Cat risers...

After removing my bars to fit my Cycle Cat risers I noticed that there are pinned dowels inseted in the respective bars, these would have to be removed to enable the switches/levers to...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Sep-2005, 22:01
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By iang
How about a laugh everybody !!! The best way to...

How about a laugh everybody !!!

The best way to bleed the brakes after fitting bar risers is to take the reservoirs off that you have just fitted and remove the bungs in the bottom, this tends to...
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