Hi all, I know this is going to be a stupid question but here goes.... I've recently bought an early 2005 749S but with a grey frame. There are a few parts that need replacing such as the rear hugger and I'd like to add a numberboard to protect the front fairing. I also wanted to fit some paddock bobbins but can't because I have the 'grey' swing arm which doesn't have any fittings. So here is the daft question...should I be buying parts for a 02-04 bike or 05-onwards? Sorry, this is my first Ducati so any help would be really appreciated. Thanks all!
Welcome, Philip. Sounds like you have an early version there so your looking for '02 - '04 bike parts. Checking the frame serial number will confirm this beyond doubt.
Hi Philip, do you have radial or axial mounted front brakes? I have a 2004 999S (silver frame) with 2-1-2 full Termi system. I'm making some modifications to it. Converted to a 2005 box swingarm. The Termi mid-pipe has to be modified to clear the swingarm. A splattering of titanium here and there plus other goodies. I use a Bursig paddock stand.
As far as I`m aware, the tenth digit in your frame number is year of manufacture, ie: 3 = 2003, 4= 2004 etc. ZDM is Italy, Ducati, motorcycle. If the eleventh digit is a "B" that stands for Bologna. The last six digits are production numbers.
Have a look m the for sale section. I'm selling some of the through axle bobbins and some other 2003 749s kit inc shock, steering damper and forks
he will use the paddock stand every day and get someone else to take the wheel out.....when that occurs what once a year if that.
Work has been done and it's a full Termi system. Anyway, all the work has been carried out including a new hugger. Next thing is ceramic coating.
