2005 And Up 999s Where Did They All Go.

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Lucazade, Jan 17, 2015.

  1. I think Exige with your image and the assumption I will make is that the bike is either an early 2004 or 2003 R then the forged wheel was a completely different spoke structure as we can see which is of a thicker profile that the later style of spoke - I think the comment re the later wheels (2004 Red frame black S/A stand good ) - We live an learn :)
     
  2. Yes, but my questioning is also aimed at learning also :) I would be interested to know if your mates 2004 999R is a 54 plate and possibly a MY2005 made in late 2004? I am unsure if official 2004 999R's in fact had silver frames and grey cast swing arms as the 2003 bikes had. I have read on-line 2003 and 2004 R's were the same and MY2005 / 6 R's having Red frames and Black Swing Arms, but also read conflicting stories of 04 R's having Red frames and Black arms.
     
  3. #83 ducati2242, Jan 19, 2015
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  4. Ahh I can see you are a fellow 999R enthusiast.....
    So allow me to tell you what I know on this matter.
    My mates bike is ( and I'm working from memory) a 04 plate registered in UK. I seem to recall that the plaque states January 04 build. It has red frame and black s/a.
    Happy to talk 999R on conversation
     
  5. Thanks, that is part of the conflicting information I have already seen. There is also a lot of info stating 2005/06 being the red frame models and 03/04 being the grey. Appears the site was done years later so could be wrong. Anyone got a UK brochure for the 2004 999R? They could also have been different on the American market bikes too I guess.
     
  6. Hmmmm could be a rarity writing in white add a fiver to resale :)
     
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  7. Actually, I've decided the white stickers are wrong, so potentially they are forgeries...can anyone see where I'm going with this....:Nailbiting:


    So, my wheels are forged....
     
  8. Blue hawk there will be a poor soul one day looking for answers and he/she will stumble on this thread!!!
     
  9. It does give 'some' answers if you read it all :)
     
  10. I have put a red band on my wheels,, has to be worth something , even if just a few bhp as I am a keeper !!
     
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  11. When was the last time someone read entire thread? :)
     
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  12. sorry,, read a what ??
     
  13. Read a cotton muppet ;)
     
  14. is that cockney ??
     
  15. Who you calling a cock :)
    No its not but it amused me :)
     
  16. ok, I got the cotton / thread bit,,, but couldn't be bothered reading the rest..
     
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  17. I can't be arsed to read a all the waffle.
    Early forged wheels on the R (Fila etc) were of a "H" section spokes and were thicker. Then they used "Skinny" spokes on the later forged wheels, same as the 749R.

    My '06 999s mono had the skinny spoked forged wheels.
     
  18. Well i bought that bike. Got it for a lot less. Been lookin for a good 999s. Guess if you want a good 1 its gona cost.
     
  19. I guess the asking price is just a starting point - glad you got a deal done. It is a cracking bike, and they seem to be holding their value now - especially good clean ones like that. Hope you enjoy it. Get some pictures posted up :upyeah:
     
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