749 Dark Vs 749

alanswerthat · 08-Jun-2004, 15:22

Newbie here, so I apologise if this thread is in the wrong section.
I intend to buy a 749 on Thursday as long as the test ride lives up to expectations! The dilemma is do I get the 749 Dark or get the standard 749 in yellow?
R the 749s reliable for every day use?

antonye · 08-Jun-2004, 16:34

I love the look of the 749 Dark - it's far better than either the red or the yellow.

As far as I can see, the Dark doesn't have an adjustable swing-arm mount ... would you really need it? Other than that it's exactly the same...

ScottyB · 08-Jun-2004, 18:56

I have just bought a dark from Duke Glasgow.

Main differences are, no coated forks at the front, no steering damper, and as Antonye pointed out no adjustment.

For the cash saving it is worth going for the dark.

My old 748r was yellow so it was not a colour decision for me it was just that the black looks awesome in the flesh!!!!

I was concerned about it fading and becoming dull, the garage showed me a monster with the same colour which had been left outside in all weathers with loads of miles on, no sign of fading or any other problems.

I have just treated myself to the Breil Sticker kit from "The Image Works" and plan to paint the wheels and possibly the frame red to make it match the GP bike.

Go for the black, new at 8k is a bargain

DJ Tera · 08-Jun-2004, 19:43

Don't Ducati Darks come with crappy Sachs shocks?

ScottyB · 08-Jun-2004, 19:49

Front: Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork

Rear: Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock and non-adjustable rear suspension push rod.

(Cut and pasted from Duke UK I am not that sad!!!)

Link for full details of spec. once there click on "Dark Zone"

Regards

ScottyB

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2004/d...delName=749-04

rcgbob44 · 08-Jun-2004, 19:50

With the money you save you could buy some red paint!

ScottyB · 08-Jun-2004, 19:54

Aye, Just for the wheels though just like the GP bike.

Don't want to slow it down too much!!!!

rcgbob44 · 08-Jun-2004, 19:55

Bitch!

ScottyB · 08-Jun-2004, 20:00

meeeeooowwwwww

Saucer of milk for rcgbob please web team...

Congrats on your 1000 th post mate

Regards

ScottyB

alanswerthat · 08-Jun-2004, 20:28

congrats scotty B, so ur the one who bought it!
hope u enjoy it, when do u pick it up?
I'll have to wait 3 weeks (assuming everything works out)

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08-Jun-2004, 15:22	#1
alanswerthat Registered Forum User Posts: 9 Join Date: Jun 2004 749 Dark Vs 749 Newbie here, so I apologise if this thread is in the wrong section. I intend to buy a 749 on Thursday as long as the test ride lives up to expectations! The dilemma is do I get the 749 Dark or get the standard 749 in yellow? R the 749s reliable for every day use? Reply

08-Jun-2004, 19:43	#4
DJ Tera Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,724 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Don't Ducati Darks come with crappy Sachs shocks? Reply

08-Jun-2004, 19:50	#6
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! With the money you save you could buy some red paint! Reply

08-Jun-2004, 19:54	#7
ScottyB Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 653 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Scotland Mood: Bonjour Bonjour we are the Billy Aye, Just for the wheels though just like the GP bike. Don't want to slow it down too much!!!! Reply

08-Jun-2004, 19:55	#8
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Bitch! Reply

08-Jun-2004, 20:00	#9
ScottyB Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 653 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Scotland Mood: Bonjour Bonjour we are the Billy meeeeooowwwwww Saucer of milk for rcgbob please web team... Congrats on your 1000 th post mate Regards ScottyB Reply

08-Jun-2004, 20:28	#10
alanswerthat Registered Forum User Posts: 9 Join Date: Jun 2004 congrats scotty B, so ur the one who bought it! hope u enjoy it, when do u pick it up? I'll have to wait 3 weeks (assuming everything works out) Reply