Hello all, I have made the most of lock down and red wine which has resulted in a purchase of a 749 2003. Second ducati (after a monster many years ago, does that count?). Of course I am one week in so the bike has already been on the workshop for three days and I am now looking for parts viva italia
Hi and welcome. Stick up some pics of your bike and yes, monsters of course count. not sure about scramblers though
Thanks, I'll stick some pics up when it is in my possession long enough to take them . Unfortunately some darling locals tried to steal the bike last night and have snapped the steering damper.
I have a spare steering damper from an 03 749s... I 'dropped' my bike a while back and though I'd damaged it as you can hear the oil moving lock to lock, so I replaced it with a new one which did the same - there's no physical damage to it. Of course, I'd expect you to check it's serviceable, but it's yours if you want it.
yes, luckily an old chap chased them off. probably a good thing i didn't catch them. first ride as well !
Just went out to look at the damage a bit closer and they clearly had a go at the steering damper thinking it was the steering lock. Also punching a hole in the air duct in the process!
Oh bless you you need a bin for the broken bits can we have s pic of the bin please it keeps me happy Welcome into our mad house
Oh this is going to tickle you pink then. I loosened the yoke bolts to move the forks and the front end has successfully dropped all the way down. I now have absolutely no way to lift it up now. Maybe I'll leave it in the car park and claim off the insurance
Done Give Russ a call at Ducati Mondo 01422 345823 he’s got a 749 he’s breaking, I’m pretty sure it has the ducts still. I have a slight reservation suggesting this as it’s practically my private donor bike
Hi and welcome to our beloved Ducati forum sorry to hear of the near theft of your motorcycle and thanks for the pics but we do need pictures of your bins it keep us all happy