I am also quite sure that the locals ( Germany ) classed the kit pipe as an 'open' ie non cat pipe rather than a race exhaust, as there were a few hissy fits when the proper race exhaust came out and it looked a lot better and it had screws rather than studs for the attachment of the necessary brackets for the number plate etc
Anyway all this talk of 999 exhausts and I don't have a standard can for Tüv (Mot) so if anyone has one, let me know
Won't your MOT man just pass it anyway so long as you put a sticker over the race use engraving? - most do as far as I am aware...
What was, a standard 'non Termi' end can with small outlets but straight through supplied with 999R's as a race pipe? My current belief is they were all supplied with Termi's but it would be an interesting fact if not
Over here in Germany if you get pulled for a non conformity issue ie race exhaust, you get your pants pulled over your head as all modifications are entered into your documents. You then get a letter instructing you to appear at the local police station or main Tüv test centre to show that the standard exhaust/ equipment is fitted.. A bit of a pain if you don't have a standard can to fit
Just been trying to research 999R's to find more info and it is amazing how many experts there are all contradicting themselves - one saying the 2003, 2004 999R Fila's had grey cast swing-arms and the 05 having WSB spec black ones evidently. Another expert says the WSB spec swing arm was first seen on the 2005 R. There has never been a WSB spec swing arm on any 999R's - just a black fabricated one that looked 'similar'. Most 2003 R Fila's were supplied with this fabricated black swing arm and magnesium cam covers, I think as optional extras from my previous research but it could have been Ducati's manufacturing process dictating this. All R Fila's left the factory with the same spec other than this. Firstly there was one run of 999R's in 2003 - mine being No 155 of 200 and made in June 2003. All the 2004 ones and 05 if they exist as far as I am aware are just late registered unless someone has a plaque on theirs saying otherwise?. I know of one brand new one which sold a couple of years ago but not sure if this was pre registered. Many people claim the 2004 999R came with a red frame and black swing arm, but many say the 03 and 04 models were the same with grey frame and grey swing arms - it's a minefield out there...
ha ha . Once on the autobahn on the way to nurburgring I ran out of petrol in 55 miles . Think it took 20 minutes . Or there abouts .
It's quite hard to find the definitive answer, as There seemed to be a very loose standard set. I didn't realise that the Fila was available with 04 style wheels/ Swingarm and cam covers until I saw one in bike trader uk, as over here they were all grey Swingarm models.. Or so I thought .. During the time when the 05 bikes came out, Ducati Deutschland farmed out new swingarms and newer fairing parts as a way of boosting poor sales and lots of excess stick sitting in dealers. I picked up my 04 999r new in 05 for the same price as a new 05 999s due to the model change as it killed the older 999 model prices..
All the Fila's had Magnesium Wheels - at least that's what the Ducati press release said! 80%+ had the black swing arms and magnesium heads and I think this was an optional extra - I haven't seen one yet with one or the other.
I don't think any of the Fila's had Mag wheels, they first had the 2003 style forged alloy rims with the larger spokes The post 2004 bikes that I never new existed had the same spec as a normal 2004 R Still look a great bike even now.
Here you go, mentioned in the text and in the specs at the end, same wheels as the 03 999R but cast in magnesium evidently. I still believe from my earlier research there were only 200 and all were made in 2003, most with black arms and mag cam covers. Official DUCATI Press Release - 999R "Fila" Limited Edition Ducati celebrates its 200th win in the World Superbike Championship with a limited edition production run of 200 special versions of the Ducati 999R in the official livery of Team Ducati Fila 2003. Ducati began its incredible World Superbike winning streak in 1988: currently 18 riders have taken the highest spot on the podium thanks to a Ducati race-bike. The 999R FILA comes in exactly the same colour scheme as the Ducati 999F03 raced in the World Superbike Championship. The Ducat-Fila clothing collection also reflects the great sporting tradition of these two legendary Italian brands. Ducati and Fila: a partnership exemplifying the best of technological innovation and Italian style. Sporting the same graphics as the Team Ducati-Fila 999 F03 bikes, the new Ducati 999R FILA becomes even more stylish and aggressive. 139 HP, 999cc top power Testastretta engine Forged magnesium-alloy wheels: straight from Ducati Corse, they have the best stiffness/weight ratio Radial brake pump and callipers for the highest rigidity Fully adjustable (Tin) upside-down Ohlins fork: ideal for racing performances Headlight assembly in magnesium alloy Showa fully adjustable rear shock absorber Fairing entirely made from carbon fiber, a light, strong material which reduces the overall weight and gives the bike a unique racing look Red frame Black rear subframe Racing graphics Two-colour wheels (front: red, rear: blue) Fully adjustable Öhlins rear monoshock Numbered plates on the steering head and certificate of authenticity The bike comes with a Racing Kit including: Racing exhaust system, using a special 102 Db no-cat exhaust mono-silencer and a front cylinder no-cat exhaust middle section. With a special ECU (included) the bike will achieve a higher power output. The overall exhaust system is 3 kg lighter than the standard one. Rear stand Bike cover Ducati 999R FILA - Chassis Frame Tubular ALS 450 steel trellis Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in Rake 23.5°÷24.5° Front suspension Ohlins with TiN upside-down fork fully adjustable Front wheel travel 120 mm /4.7 in Front brake 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper, 4 pads Front wheel 5-spoke Y Magnesium alloy forged 3.50x17 Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17 Rear suspension Progressive linkage with Showa fully adjustable monoshock with piggy back. Aluminium single armed swing-arm Rear wheel travel 128 mm / 5.0 in Rear brake 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper Rear wheel 5-spoke Y Magnesium alloy forged 5.50x17 Rear tyre 190/50 ZR 17 Fuel tank capacity 15.5 l / 4.1 US gal (including 3 l / 0,8 US gal reserve) Weight * 193 kg / 423 lbs Seat height 780 mm / 30.7 in Instruments LCD, Speedometer, rev counter, lap chrono, indicators for high beam, turn signals, warning light for low oil pressure,fuel level, warning light for neutral, water temperature, immobilizer Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage Tank Colours Red, yellow, black, metallic grey, blue-white Frame colours Red Wheels colours Front: red; rear: blu * = The weight includes battery, lubricants and, where applicable, cooling liquid. Ducati 999R FILA - Engine Type L twin cylinder Testastretta, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic; liquid cooled Displacement 999 cc BorexStroke 104 x 58,8 mm Compression Ratio 12,3:1 Max Power 102 kW - 139 HP @ 10,000 rpm Max Torque 108 Nm - 11 Kgm @ 8,000 rpm Fuel injection Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body Exhaust Single muffler Ducati 999R FILA - Transmission Gearbox 6 speed Ratios 1st 37/15, 2nd 30/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84 Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 36 Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
I am happy to be proved wrong but i can't remember the wheels ever being magnesium, as you wouldn't get them passed the dreaded Tüv testing back in 2003/4. I had to try and translate the dymag testing procedure into German to get a Sondergenehmigung ( like a Vosa test) for a collogue. I have a 6" rear in magnesium and I still can't get it passed the local fun police.. I'm guessing the 1199SL has been manufactured to meet current standards etc .. Ducati's sooo confusing
