999 mods yes or no

Discussion in '749 / 999' started by manx999, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. introduced myself earlier in the week,thanks for the replies,I actually understood some of them,now for the start of a load of questions,please bear with me I am new to all this but eager to learn

    open clutch covers for general riding-any advantages or just bling

    seen a lot of the 916.996.998 bikes with Termi exhausts fitted,any point ?any alternatives ? any mods to bike set up? any recommended suppliers ?,any used available? all just for general pottering around the Island

    Thanks
     
    #1 manx999, Nov 20, 2013
  2. open clutch cover: gets rid of the dust build-up, keeps it cool. and yes bling.

    Termi is a must for ducati's race exhaust. sound better, a little bhp. although i did cheat, i had my normal can cored, and purchased a carbon cover, and a termi sticker. 1/4 of the price's. Termi race can for the 999 or 749 isnt cheap.
     
    #2 skidoff, Nov 20, 2013
  3. Only for the gullible. :smile:
     
    #3 El Toro, Nov 21, 2013
  4. Best thing you can do before anything else is have the suspension set up to suit you.
     
    #4 Mr C, Nov 21, 2013
  5. any suggestions about getting the suspension set up,bear in mind where I live and that we don't have access to services you mainland guys do
    Is it a job for the Ducati dealer,a race shop or someone who actually specialises in suspension
    thanks again for the replies guys
     
    #5 manx999, Nov 21, 2013
  6. I'm sure there must be some one on the IoM who can do a basic set up (Preload/rebound/compression) As the crow flies Kais Motorcycle Suspension and Service - KAIS Ohlins UK is not a million miles away, they do basic set ups for £50. I had them do a stage 1 set up for me which was respring and revalve all to suit. Not cheap but its handles like a dream.
     
    #6 Mr C, Nov 21, 2013
  7. #7 chrisw, Nov 21, 2013
  8. Dropping the yokes to 4 rings showing is popular. Quickens the steering a bit and makes the front feel more planted.
    I've got all the damping and preload almost as factory but I'm a tourer and 2up a fair bit. Specialist/raceshop job really plus suspension a very personal thing.
     
    #8 900streetfighter, Nov 21, 2013
  9. 180/55 rear tyre helps it turn in
     
    #9 Mr C, Nov 21, 2013
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  10. Rear spring is way to soft from the factory .
     
    #10 ducati2242, Nov 21, 2013
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  11. Steers better with the head angle on the pointy setting and ride height adjuster at rear on max.

    OGR
     
    #11 OGR, Nov 21, 2013
  12. Agree , plus front springs to harsh giving pogo effect when ridden to hard.
     
    #12 peter james, Nov 21, 2013
  13. Closed clutch cover, cant stand the noise, would rather hear the exhaust than the tin of bolts banging around underneath your bollox
     
    #13 bradders, Nov 21, 2013
  14. Sacre bleu Bradski
     
    #14 peter james, Nov 21, 2013
  15. Quiet clutch mod with open cover sounds good. Just the nice rattlyringy noise with lever in.
     
    #15 900streetfighter, Nov 21, 2013
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