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Forum: 999 / 749 17-Sep-2005, 21:13
Replies: 29
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Posted By iang
Rick, Dave at Spareshack has said that as long...

Rick,

Dave at Spareshack has said that as long as there are at least 4 of us buying the risers through the limited company that I will give him the details of, we can all ring up and order...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Sep-2005, 10:40
Replies: 29
Views: 2,187
Posted By iang
Apparently they have all colours arriving any...

Apparently they have all colours arriving any time now if not already.

I have contacted a few US dealers and the cheapest I can get over there for a multiple purchase is $300 + tax and shipping so I...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Sep-2005, 00:39
Replies: 29
Views: 2,187
Posted By iang
Here is the pictures of the full kit

Here is the pictures of the full kit
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 15:37
Replies: 29
Views: 2,187
Posted By iang
Cycle Cat have them on their site now under 'New...

Cycle Cat have them on their site now under 'New Products' but I could not get the page to open but here is a picture of what they are going to look like with the new reservoirs.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 14:14
Replies: 0
Views: 1,206
Posted By iang
999 Xerox Replica for sale on ebay

Just saw this on Ebay, seems a reasonable price

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-999-BIPOSTA-XEROX-REPLICA_W0QQitemZ8000689509QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 13:09
Replies: 17
Views: 1,986
Posted By iang
This is the Akrapovic exhaust that I saw at the...

This is the Akrapovic exhaust that I saw at the Munich bike show last year and it looked really nice with excellent build quality.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 11:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,930
Posted By iang
I asked about the belts and was told every two...

I asked about the belts and was told every two years or 12,000 miles ( I think ) whatever came sooner and to expect a bill around the £600 mark although this would include a thorough two year service.
Forum: 999 / 749 16-Sep-2005, 11:38
Replies: 11
Views: 1,930
Posted By iang
Thats correct KeefyB my bike has only done 2000...

Thats correct KeefyB my bike has only done 2000 miles but is now one year old.

I will be taking it to my local Ducati main dealer ( M&S Newcastle ) they have always looked after me in the past and...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2005, 21:27
Replies: 29
Views: 2,187
Posted By iang
Apparently Cycle Cat are due to list them on...

Apparently Cycle Cat are due to list them on their site very soon but other than that I am the same as you in wondering how they are going to change the reservoirs.
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2005, 19:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,930
Posted By iang
749R, 1st year service Due, Any Tips ?

I am taking my 749R for its 1st year service on monday, I have only done about 1400 miles since the first service and the dealer has said that it should not need that much doing to it, so hopefully...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2005, 15:16
Replies: 29
Views: 2,187
Posted By iang
Cycle Cat Risers/ £188 ANYONE ????

Did anyone want a set of the Cycle Cat bar risers.

Spareshack are due them in any day and if there was enough interested they will with a limited company order sell us them for £188 a set + £10...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Sep-2005, 12:34
Replies: 13
Views: 2,245
Posted By iang
Lovely Exhaust !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I bet everyone will change to this exhaust once they have drooled over it , not...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Sep-2005, 16:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,432
Posted By iang
Right , I have negotiated with Spareshack and if...

Right ,

I have negotiated with Spareshack and if I supply them with a company order with a vat number they will NOT charge the vat.

This means that they will sell us the risers for £188 a set + £10...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Sep-2005, 12:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,432
Posted By iang
KP and Duck, along with myself that will be three...

KP and Duck, along with myself that will be three orders for the risers, I have emailed Spareshack and said that I can get them for around £200 from USA and with a bit discount maybe about £180 ish...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Sep-2005, 13:19
Replies: 1
Views: 792
Posted By iang
Biposto Subframe + Seat prices ?

What sort of price do used biposto subframes, seat unit and footrests normally go for in new/good condition.

I know my 749R is not meant for two but I am a skinny sod and my wife who is under 8st...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Sep-2005, 14:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Macclad, The black K5 is like rocky horse turd to...

Macclad,
The black K5 is like rocky horse turd to find and there are apparently no K5s left in dealers, my two local dealers are waiting for the K6 to arrive october/november but the colours are not...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2005, 14:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,432
Posted By iang
Cycle Cat Bar Riser prices/ CHEAPER !!!!!

Spareshack has got back to me regarding the prices of the 749/999 Bar Riser kit. They will be in stock in about 7-10 days and they have ordered 25 sets of various colours, Silver, Titanium, Gold and...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Sep-2005, 10:52
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Macclad, So did you go from a Ducati to a Blade...

Macclad,
So did you go from a Ducati to a Blade and what were your views on changing to an IL4.
I presume by your remarks that you are not happy with the Blade but still have it ?
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 20:37
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
KP, I have seen the other post and left a message...

KP, I have seen the other post and left a message there.
As soon as I get the price from Spareshack I will let you know, he quoted about 2 weeks for delivery.

BDG, You are correct about the price of...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 15:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,718
Posted By iang
I like the look of the cycle cat ones, they are...

I like the look of the cycle cat ones, they are $355 and do come with replacement reservoirs ? ( I think )

They have a uk distributor ( spareshack ) who is getting me a uk price which will save...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 15:19
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Well I have turned down the guy with the Repsol...

Well I have turned down the guy with the Repsol Blade and have decided to stick with the 749R and fit some bar risers.

I like the look of the cycle cat ones, they are $355 and come with replacement...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Sep-2005, 14:58
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By iang
My poor dog !

Fitted this new jet engine to my car, but when I accelerate the power really pushes you back into the seat as my dog can testify !
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2005, 16:21
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Well, you all know that I have been considering...

Well, you all know that I have been considering selling this 749R because of the discomfort I am experiencing and I had been offered an 05 Repsol Blade + £3000 cash for it.

I had the chance of a 30...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Sep-2005, 18:58
Replies: 12
Views: 1,907
Posted By iang
My brother got a new 05 model 749 for £7100 for...

My brother got a new 05 model 749 for £7100 for cash from our local Ducati main dealer, doesnt give us much hope what they are going for used !!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Sep-2005, 20:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
I have been offered a Repsol blade plus £3000...

I have been offered a Repsol blade plus £3000 cash for my 749R, the Blade is nice and is more comfortable than mine but I do not know if I will be making the biggest mistake of my life ( apart from...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Sep-2005, 11:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,718
Posted By iang
Here is a link to the Ferracci and Gilles bar...

Here is a link to the Ferracci and Gilles bar risers.

http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=296

http://www.apexleisure.co.uk/gillesvariobars.htm


Has anyone got these ?
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Sep-2005, 11:10
Replies: 25
Views: 2,733
Posted By iang
I have had about 6 Ducatis from the early 748 to...

I have had about 6 Ducatis from the early 748 to the 996 and now have a 749R which is the best of the lot of them even though I loved all of my Ducatis.
I personally think it is much easier to ride,...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 21:11
Replies: 19
Views: 2,718
Posted By iang
Everyone that has fitted bar risers, do they make...

Everyone that has fitted bar risers, do they make much of a difference ?, I am finding my 749R very tiring to ride with too much weight on my wrists and arms and am even seriously considering selling...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Sep-2005, 21:04
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
If I do decide to sell the bike I would prefer to...

If I do decide to sell the bike I would prefer to leave it as it is as it would be a shame to take it to bits again, but if someone made me a decent offer for it standard I would sell all the bits...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 20:33
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Out of curiosity I emailed a few dealers today...

Out of curiosity I emailed a few dealers today just to see what they were offering in the way of p/ex for something more comfortable.Most did not reply, some would not touch a Ducati for some reason...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 11:59
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
£10k and no takers ????????? On a bike that was...

£10k and no takers ?????????

On a bike that was £14k only a year ago, apparently the most desirable model in the range, limited edition,sought after, full carbon ??
What is going on with Ducatis,...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Aug-2005, 11:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,268
Posted By iang
I have a 'Ferracci' slipper in my 749 R from...

I have a 'Ferracci' slipper in my 749 R from ProTwins.

It is absolutely fantastic and transformed my 749R when it replaced the standard 'slipper' that Ducati fitted.

The original Ducati slipper...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2005, 15:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Cheers Ian, yes would appreciate any advice from...

Cheers Ian, yes would appreciate any advice from a fellow sufferer.
Doctors says do a bit more each day but when i do try and do a bit more I am completely wrecked the next day.
Even going on the...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Aug-2005, 14:29
Replies: 36
Views: 5,705
Posted By iang
Thinking of selling ??? UPDATE ?

After only managing to do about 900 miles in the last year due to ill health I am considering selling my 749R.
I have ME along with a minor heart problem that leaves me absolutely wrecked after being...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Aug-2005, 21:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,416
Posted By iang
The Casoli hugger for the new swinging arm is an...

The Casoli hugger for the new swinging arm is an exact copy of the Ducati Performance one, I mean exact because they lent my DP hugger to make the mould and it is my bike that they are using for the...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2005, 14:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,706
Posted By iang
I have a carbon cover on mine, fitted over the...

I have a carbon cover on mine, fitted over the top of the original rubber one.
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Jun-2005, 00:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,384
Posted By iang
www.carbonworld.de Bought a few bits from...

www.carbonworld.de

Bought a few bits from them,good quality, quick delivery.
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Jun-2005, 11:12
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By iang
I do not know how true it is but i was told by a...

I do not know how true it is but i was told by a couple of dealers that the cpu from any race kit can be exchanged from bike to bike without any problems but a standard cpu cannot and is specific to...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2005, 22:26
Replies: 46
Views: 7,018
Posted By iang
Whats this about a 749R being underpowered with...

Whats this about a 749R being underpowered with not enough torque ?

I was out yesterday with a few of the lads and most were on 1000s, my brother having a new repsol blade, none of them could keep...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By iang
Could,nt afford to mate, not now. I think our mum...

Could,nt afford to mate, not now.
I think our mum must have felt sorry for him, she has offered him the £1000 plus she is also giving me a £1000.
What can i buy now !!!!
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 10:42
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By iang
What a carry on, We were meant to be going to get...

What a carry on, We were meant to be going to get my brothers bike on saturday, all sorted ready to go then the post arrived and a letter from the finance company stating that as my brother has only...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-May-2005, 10:19
Replies: 46
Views: 7,018
Posted By iang
I cannot see a problem with the wheels ( or the...

I cannot see a problem with the wheels ( or the shock ), is it not just the manufactures/Ducati covering their backs just in case of failure.
If someone is 19 stone ( ! ) riding solo what is the...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2005, 13:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By iang
Well after a fair bit searching i think my...

Well after a fair bit searching i think my brother has finally found a bike. It is an october 04 749 ( not sure if it is an S )
Biposto in red with only 300 miles, as new condition, uk bike,...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2005, 22:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,272
Posted By iang
WANTED 749 Biposto(Think he,s found one )SAGA !

My brother has finally made his mind up that he wants a 749 or preferably a 749S Biposto again preferably in red either an 03 or 04 registration.

He wants something that is mint, well looked...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2005, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,558
Posted By iang
04/749 - 05/749, Top fairing ?

Does anyone know if the new 05 top fairing fits straight on to the 04 mounts etc or is other parts needed.

I know the screen is slightly different but i presume that the fixings and mirrors are the...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-May-2005, 12:14
Replies: 17
Views: 1,751
Posted By iang
I found the most awkward part was fitting the ecu...

I found the most awkward part was fitting the ecu unit, the first one i did on my brothers old bike had us fiddling for about an hour before we realised that the plugs that go into the ecu were on a...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-May-2005, 00:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By iang
Thanks to lily for her help,but even though £500...

Thanks to lily for her help,but even though £500 might not sound a lot in todays world my brother is scraping the barrel to even raise what he has after losing everything when his wife left and...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 16:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By iang
Its got to be a superbike. He has always had a...

Its got to be a superbike.
He has always had a Ducati, 748, 916,999 but had to sell for the reasons explained so he wants to try and start again.

I have emailed lily, so we will see what...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 15:16
Replies: 31
Views: 3,765
Posted By iang
I have fitted a Fast By Ferracci slipper in my...

I have fitted a Fast By Ferracci slipper in my 749R bought from Pro Twins to replace the standard slipper, it made a vast improvement and has stopped the grinding noise !

I have had the Sigma...
Forum: 999 / 749 19-May-2005, 14:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By iang
What price to pay ?

Hi Everyone, My brother is about to get back into a Ducati again after splitting up with his wife (now ex wife ) and i would appreciate your views on what he should go for.
He is starting again from...
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