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Forum: 999 / 749 18-Jan-2005, 18:24
Replies: 23
Views: 3,292
Posted By guest1
I tested a 749 at the time I bought the 999 and...

I tested a 749 at the time I bought the 999 and one of the things I found (specially if you're commuting) is be careul when you go to turn the lights on when at part throttle. Any brief movement of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Jan-2005, 09:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,680
Posted By guest1
Usual suspects + : clean out temp...

Usual suspects + :
clean out temp folders
depending on OS clean out local documents\user name\temp
check your word installation for where you have set your default directory (if that directories full...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Dec-2004, 23:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By guest1
Had similar problem a short while ago, till it...

Had similar problem a short while ago, till it went in for second service. After that it's run OK.
One thing they did point out was that the display bike model (when you turn ignition on) was for...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Dec-2004, 09:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By guest1
I stand corrected, but does that mean that my...

I stand corrected, but does that mean that my number is now defunct? Only had the bike 14 months and had to use the assist about 4 times already.
Think I'll keep a copy of both in the wallet, just in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 09-Dec-2004, 12:06
Replies: 6
Views: 3,452
Posted By guest1
Think there might be tooooo many 000000's:- 0800...

Think there might be tooooo many 000000's:-
0800 33228877
it also looks a bit too long for 0800 number, they're usually 0800 123 4567 (or summat like that), but if anyone can confirm?

I also have...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Nov-2004, 14:55
Replies: 19
Views: 4,645
Posted By guest1
If you have a new petrol station opening (or more...

If you have a new petrol station opening (or more likely, a new petrol station as part of a new superstore) I would definitely recommend avoiding the temptation of the opening offers until at least a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2004, 14:33
Replies: 28
Views: 7,589
Posted By guest1
On Topic of recommended dealers, judging by the...

On Topic of recommended dealers, judging by the number of positive (and sometimes negative) comments in this thread I'd expected to see a bit more feedback in the dealer ratings table.
How do you...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Nov-2004, 08:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By guest1
"Spanner light" flashes at 50 miles...

"Spanner light" flashes at 50 miles before service due then remains lit until reset by Ducati dealer.

Don't know how old your 749 is, but there's also the issue of warranty, and if you read a couple...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Nov-2004, 09:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,142
Posted By guest1
From other posts:- turn ignition off, hold down...

From other posts:- turn ignition off, hold down left button, turn ignition on, and you'll see what the error code is.
Nelly posted a list of codes elsewhere in the 999/749 section.
Error on mine was...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Nov-2004, 18:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,746
Posted By guest1
Good to hear that there's progress, even though...

Good to hear that there's progress, even though it's beyond your control. Better it's now rather than mid-summer. Free storage for a couple of weeks then!

Any talk of general recall from Ducati? I...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Nov-2004, 09:26
Replies: 23
Views: 4,746
Posted By guest1
Bad news m8. What exactly were symptoms? Mine...

Bad news m8. What exactly were symptoms?
Mine runs like **** for the first mile or so then goes as normal after that.
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Oct-2004, 23:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
Posted By guest1
Just one question: What is meant by "shorted...

Just one question:
What is meant by "shorted to power supply"?
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Oct-2004, 22:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,495
Posted By guest1
Got it on tape thanks to wifey. He beats him...

Got it on tape thanks to wifey.
He beats him going backwards as well:lol:
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Oct-2004, 12:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,495
Posted By guest1
Yep it was good to see the 999 beat the car, but...

Yep it was good to see the 999 beat the car, but like all petrol head four wheelers, they'll just go away and get a more outrageous car to try and beat it. And if that doesn't work they'll go away...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-Oct-2004, 23:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,403
Posted By guest1
Welcome to the club, mine's a guinness, if you're...

Welcome to the club, mine's a guinness, if you're buying.
I've got a red one (s******), but my daughter's birfday is 4th May, so do I qualify as possibly slightly tinted if not quite Dark?
(4th May...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-Oct-2004, 23:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,305
Posted By guest1
Well done Shaun! Look forward to article in...

Well done Shaun! Look forward to article in pronto (hint).
R1 to Sahara????
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Oct-2004, 15:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,021
Posted By guest1
The least you can do is buy a ticket Loz

The least you can do is buy a ticket Loz
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Oct-2004, 14:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By guest1
Loz, if you ain't extracting the p1ss, then...

Loz, if you ain't extracting the p1ss, then there's at least two loose nuts on your bike that I can think of.:D

[Edited on 14-10-2004 by guest1]
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Oct-2004, 14:18
Replies: 12
Views: 2,627
Posted By guest1
Has anyone actually read the owners manual...

Has anyone actually read the owners manual then:puzzled:

No mention of how to adjust the tension in there, other than:

"Important - Have the drive chain tensioned up at a Ducati Dealer or...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Oct-2004, 15:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,878
Posted By guest1
Sorry, what was the question again?:puzzled: At...

Sorry, what was the question again?:puzzled:

At the end of the day when all is said and done, you can certainly tell that the majority of comments are from Brits.
Friggin' typical.

Get with it,...
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Sep-2004, 18:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,334
Posted By guest1
Reading the manual it says that the chain tension...

Reading the manual it says that the chain tension adjustment should be carried out at Ducati dealer.:o
If I do it meself, does it invalidate warranty?

How much cost could y' shave off if you took...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 23-Sep-2004, 14:44
Replies: 9
Views: 4,518
Posted By guest1
Ducati insurance quoted me happy...£80 less than...

Ducati insurance quoted me happy...£80 less than last year.
But......they broker for NU, which I ain't really all that happy about.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 23-Sep-2004, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By guest1
Had a 600 Pantah with alternator problem. It...

Had a 600 Pantah with alternator problem. It seemed to stem from the fact that the internal of the alternator cover still had some of the rough casting on it and it cut through the outermost...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Sep-2004, 22:52
Replies: 7
Views: 3,053
Posted By guest1
Had a grey coloured 906. What amazed me was the...

Had a grey coloured 906.
What amazed me was the quarter inch chain.
How did that stand up to the thrashing just doesn't add up:puzzled:
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Aug-2004, 15:28
Replies: 54
Views: 16,445
Posted By guest1
and ...? Impatient git that I am

and ...?
Impatient git that I am
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Aug-2004, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,587
Posted By guest1
Round the swing arm to the brothers bike frame...

Round the swing arm to the brothers bike frame (535).
Although I did have a go at putting it through the frame on the right.
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Aug-2004, 14:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By guest1
(quote from Toseland thread) marksduc748 checked...

(quote from Toseland thread)

marksduc748 checked and confirmed he's had new brake lines at same time as oil cooler.
Anyone else had this?If so, is it to be another recall item?:sniff:
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2004, 23:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,311
Posted By guest1
Neat reply, as always. Question though: As the...

Neat reply, as always.
Question though: As the line and fluid is under pressure, wouldn't the boiling point of the water content be somewhat different from 212f? and the temperature of the fluid...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2004, 23:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,512
Posted By guest1
Caution those who say nothing needs doing. From...

Caution those who say nothing needs doing.
From dealers mouth:
"further to the check and replace, the oil coolers are now to be 'Blanket replacement'."
AFTER the dealers checking, I believe stickers...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Jul-2004, 14:19
Replies: 33
Views: 5,360
Posted By guest1
I prefer: Women - you can't live with them, you...

I prefer:
Women - you can't live with them, you can't kill them!!!
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 21-Jul-2004, 14:42
Replies: 11
Views: 5,640
Posted By guest1
Yep, we've been watchin' you for some time now...

Yep, we've been watchin' you for some time now and we all reckon your paranoid.



WRT the "financial authority", reckon you'd be well to send to insurance ombudsman as well. Get the local Ins Omb'...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Jul-2004, 15:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,584
Posted By guest1
Just done a search but can't get a result. I'm...

Just done a search but can't get a result. I'm sure there was a post that refered to getting a Termi installed on Jersey at something like half the price as on the mainland.
Anyone else seen...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 08-Jul-2004, 15:25
Replies: 11
Views: 5,640
Posted By guest1
Tough luck Jools. Still, hopefully your...

Tough luck Jools. Still, hopefully your experience will forewarn others and eventually Bennetts will ge the message.
Re: you ringing Amber Credit. Sorry, but was your agreement with Bennetts or...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2004, 23:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
Posted By guest1
had a 906 that did the same. Couldn't see the...

had a 906 that did the same.
Couldn't see the fluid leak but there is a small hole at the bottom of the clutch cover, run your finger along that and see if the leak is there.
Like everyone else...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jun-2004, 14:16
Replies: 27
Views: 7,087
Posted By guest1
hmmm, Like Dano I too had similar problem with...

hmmm,
Like Dano I too had similar problem with electrical connection, mine was on 906.
It was the neutral battery connection which looked as though it was secure but when I nudged the battery the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 10-Jun-2004, 14:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,755
Posted By guest1
my dad still reckons he bought an imperial...

my dad still reckons he bought an imperial adjustable spanner and a metric adjustable spanner.
I hope it's not hereditary
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Jun-2004, 14:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,965
Posted By guest1
OR.... If your heart is really set on it, you...

OR....
If your heart is really set on it, you could go to nearest Electrical wholesalers and ask for protective cream as used when fastening aluminium conductors to copper bars. I can't recall the...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 26-May-2004, 22:49
Replies: 14
Views: 8,265
Posted By guest1
When about to buy 999 from Ducati Manchester I...

When about to buy 999 from Ducati Manchester I asked if the termis were fitted would the bike still be road legal (after all he was selling it for road use). Sales guy squirmed and said .... "No".
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2004, 15:05
Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
Posted By guest1
If it ain't rocket science, then how come the...

If it ain't rocket science, then how come the tefal heads at Bologna don't change the "Cons" to "Dist" (for distance) or similar?
When mine went on reserve it looked like the consumption figure...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-May-2004, 14:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,293
Posted By guest1
hate to say "I told you so"...

hate to say "I told you so" but...
http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=5688#pid45365
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-May-2004, 21:49
Replies: 54
Views: 55,668
Posted By guest1
What was the original question? Oh yeah, what to...

What was the original question? Oh yeah, what to look out for.

from my experience with SL No 259 (if I recall correctly)
check bottom of cylinder for oil leakage, very slight weeping was not...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-May-2004, 14:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,293
Posted By guest1
Happened to mine within first 600 miles. Came out...

Happened to mine within first 600 miles.
Came out to start it, left it warming to put jacket on and oil was spurting into belly pan and onto floor.
As I understand it, the original is Jap and it is...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-May-2004, 13:08
Replies: 15
Views: 4,935
Posted By guest1
So when the fuel light comes on, does Cons show...

So when the fuel light comes on, does Cons show current consumption or estimated miles left in tank?
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Apr-2004, 14:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,451
Posted By guest1
999 throttle stuck at 3000 for a few miles on way...

999
throttle stuck at 3000 for a few miles on way in to garage. When I got there I foolishly turned engine off and saw mechanic. When we restarted the bike it ran fine.
I'm sure there were other...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-Apr-2004, 13:40
Replies: 8
Views: 3,001
Posted By guest1
Its not a new problem, but you'd think by...

Its not a new problem, but you'd think by now that they'd have thought of using threadlock.
Same thing happened on my superlight maybe about 9 years ago. At the time I had just pulled up at...
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