My New Ducati 999 Tail Unit! - Page 2

**jamesguschi** · 24 Jun 06, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick 996R

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Originally Posted by Steve

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Looks fantastic Jimmy boy !!!
Lets hope it looks that good after the Track Day

Surely your not suggesting that he might bin his pride and joy are you Rick

I wouldnt wish that upon anyone, Its just hard not to go too fast when you get on the Track, especially the first time. I thought I was SUPERMAN m but a good crash brought me back to reality and my abilities

But Have fun and enjoy it Jim, just go at your own pace and dont worry about how fast everyone else is, Oh and dont stress if you dont get your knee down

I have already had my knee down Laddy.. :wink: :wink:

**jamesguschi** · 24 Jun 06, 09:13 PM

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cheers Jim m8, i have placed an order for one today. Im still not 100% sure about the white stripe on my pure red bike

( i dont think i will ever add number boards on front or rear)

but after looking round for ages and searching inet/shops for a decent plain red one this is by far the best quality one i have seen so far.

I have as you can see, white rear boards and at the front aswell. The white tank pad really shows off all the rest and compliments the bike. :wink:

**Atti** · 25 Jun 06, 01:25 AM

Looks great Jim, love the look it gives to the rear of the bike 8)

**jamesguschi** · 25 Jun 06, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Atti

Looks great Jim, love the look it gives to the rear of the bike 8)

I really am getting to like this extra bit of Bling, not that I am into Bling at all. :wink: :wink: Everytime I open the garage door it screams at me to look at her new, sweet, sexy.....ASS! This is the best bit of Bling I have put on her to date. Somebody said they are waiting to see it in the flesh at Knockhill tomoz. but I would go for it, what a bargain bit of Bling. When they see it at the Track they will love it.

**hhhjesus** · 26 Jun 06, 07:51 AM

jim m8, roughy how long does it take you (and how much effort) to swap over from the new rear end to the old bp setup for pillion? cheers

**jamesguschi** · 27 Jun 06, 07:16 PM

It takes about 2 weeks roughly for the seat to come. No problem at all fitting it almost the same as fitting the old one.

The four original screws on the seat. The first Picture is with the Tail unit on Bud.

1. The two screws on the side to take the small black sections off from the seat.

2. The two screws that go up into the seat aswell.

Remove the two small Allen screws to take off the rear plastic section. Once that is away, take out the 17mm bolt which holds on the seat section on to the tank.
Turn over the seat and tail section and remove the four Allen screws to remove the seat and do a reverse to install seat on to the new section.

The 2nd picture shows you a small bracket that comes with the Unit. This is connected to the main exhaust box. An 8mm Allen key, I think, will take it off. When you install the new unit the small Allen screw goes through the Tail Unit into this bracket that connects to the exhaust box.
One warning Bud. When you pop the Unit on for the first time, put the small Allen screw into this bracket first for a few turns and leave it slack. It was a bit of a bugger to get the screw into it for the first time as you tighten it, later the bracket will bend and mould as you tighten it. Once all the 5 screws are in tighten them up equally. I would not recommend tightening the front 2 screws to much as they go straight against the fibreglass, if you have any, use a couple of washers, which don't come with it by the way.
One other thing, I removed the rear cable for the pillion seat that is no more.

I was very Sceptical when I was ordering this. I did not think I was getting what I was paying for but this is the best bit of BLING I have bought to date......Not that I am into BLING or any thing like that of course.... :wink: :wink:

**Steve** · 27 Jun 06, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhjesus

jim m8, roughy how long does it take you (and how much effort) to swap over from the new rear end to the old bp setup for pillion? cheers

I know what your thinking

LARA

**hhhjesus** · 27 Jun 06, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

I know what your thinking

LARA

I know - if Lara didnt look so cute id just get the single seat unit! lol

but i suppose she does have her uses

**hhhjesus** · 27 Jun 06, 10:08 PM

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...Not that I am into BLING or any thing like that of course.... :wink: :wink:

This bling thing is quite contageous

- caught a glimpse of my bank balance

and recent bling purchases - all i can say is ouch!

once my latest bling arrives - if anyone sees me looking like paying out for anything other than a race screen or an noisy exhaust they have my permission to shoot me