09 May 08, 07:17 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2006 ducati 749 bp
Posts: 25
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749bp or 999s ? is it so obvious.
On my way home from work today, I could not help but do a 30 mile divert to Ducati Aylesbury. On the forecourt stood a lovely 999s. Now im not a total twit (though some(.) might disagree ) but this bike looks exactly the same as mine. Apart from stunning Ohlins and Termis you would never no the difference. I know that all these trick bits wont make me any faster,so why am i thinking of part ex ing my 749 (plus £4000)for this baby. PLEASE HELP
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09 May 08, 07:21 PM
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Carbon Connoisseur
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Coventry
Bike: 2004 749 & 1978 Phil Read Replica
Posts: 2,316
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Don't do it, I could have had a T9R for what I've paid for mine and the subsequent goodies etc but I just love my 749 its plenty quick enough.
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09 May 08, 07:24 PM
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Track Day Demon
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: North Somerset
Bike: 1098
Posts: 279
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Because mankind always wants more...it is the nature of the beast!
BTW...Maddog dealer has or perhaps now had a brand new 999s iirc for sale which was an unwanted prize...give em a call!
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09 May 08, 07:37 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2006 ducati 749 bp
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Your right Ghost, and I know I should leave well alone .Its the demons in my head you see. Anyway, Im going to pop up there in the morning to have another quick look .Im sure its just lust though.
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09 May 08, 07:43 PM
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Knee Slider
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: North London
Bike: 2007 Hypermotard S
Posts: 154
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I was in the same situation but mine was a 2005 749 BP and I'd always wanted a 999S (coincidently from Ducati Aylesbury). Thinking about it I just wanted the nicer mono seat and termis but in the end I could'nt part with £4k and px for something that looked fairly similar. In the end I did fork out nearly £5k and the 749 for something completely different in the Hypermotard.
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09 May 08, 08:38 PM
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Moto GP God
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South Lincs/North Cambs
Posts: 895
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You are all missing the point,.....the 999S motor is fantastic,.....add in the Ohlins,..... and you have an awesome machine.
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09 May 08, 09:36 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2006 ducati 749 bp
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Triple 9 God bless you. When I come home tomorrow afternoon with my new 999s, I will tell the wife that you said it was OK. Thanks again Big man  |
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10 May 08, 12:54 AM
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Knee Slider
Join Date: Feb 2008
Bike: Ducati 996
Posts: 159
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Get a 1098!  |
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10 May 08, 05:59 AM
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Moto GP God
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South Lincs/North Cambs
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10 May 08, 07:08 PM
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Forum Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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Originally Posted by Triple9
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You are all missing the point,.....the 999S motor is fantastic,.....add in the Ohlins,..... and you have an awesome machine.
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I have to agree 
Get it, get it now 
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10 May 08, 08:02 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2006 ducati 749 bp
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Come on Brian, dont you know there's a credit crunch going on.  . |
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10 May 08, 08:11 PM
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Moto GP God
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 891
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i know where theres an imac 999s xerox full of carbon and v low miles for 9k
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11 May 08, 05:11 PM
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Super Bike Hero
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Nottingham
Bike: 1996 916 SP
Posts: 646
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ive scrutinised the pic over and over and can find no evidence of any type of refuse storage vessel, nor any recycling paraphinalia..am i missing something here? 
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11 May 08, 05:23 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: cheshire UK
Bike: 1994 916
Posts: 56
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to be honest the 999s motor is a world apart from the 749bp motor not just in terms of quality but punch too.
rode a 749bp with a spun crank which was interesting, bike started and ran, but bounced like a buell on its stand. twisted cranks are not uncommon.
the 999s motor is a gem.
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11 May 08, 05:24 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2008
Bike: 2006 ducati 749 bp
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funkyrimper. I am lost for words. |
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