[Ducati] 748/749 Vices...749 Exhaust?

[Barry]

Chris ( from California Cycle works )  is a great guy, and will help you
with any info you require. He is one of few I will deal with.

Barry


On 2/2/08 1:34 PM, "George Anderson" <george_anderson at shaw.ca> wrote:

> To begin, I would like to mention that I have had my 749 for three years and
> absolutely love it! The only thing it needs at this point is aftermarket
> pipes and I have been looking into a Remus exhaust system and I would like
> to know if anyone has had experience with the Remus on a 749? Also, is this
> a fairly easy job that I could possibly do myself?  Finally, I am looking at
> purchasing the system online from California Cycleworks and I was wondering
> if anyone has any feedback on California Cycleworks?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help!
> 
> George
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ducati-bounces at ducati.net [mailto:ducati-bounces at ducati.net] On Behalf
> Of Barry
> Sent: February 1, 2008 8:33 PM
> To: Ducati Owners Group
> Subject: Re: [Ducati] 748/749( Vices (new thread)
> 
> I own a 748 and love the bike, but there are a few things to look out for,
> like rocker problems, the cush bolts on the single sided swing arm will
> start backing out, the alternator nut needs to be periodically checked
> because of loosening off, these are only a few of the known problems, there
> is a lot of info on these bikes if you google info. I don't know as much
> about the 749 but the testastretta  has a stronger reputation, and others
> have spoke highly of the 749 as far as reliability is concerned.
> 
> I do love my 748 and if you are mechanically inclined you will be able to
> take care of most of the problems that you may come across with this bike.
> If going with the 748  and if it was used on the track a lot with high revs
> be concerned about rocker issues, and if lots of miles on the bike be
> concerned about the crankshaft galley plug, they have a tendency to back out
> after time. Hope this helps, maybe someone else can give some more info on
> the 749.
> 
> Barry
> 
> 
> On 2/1/08 3:59 PM, "Robin Brown" <robin.brown80 at ntlworld.com> wrote:
> 
>> Anyone please advise what generic (designed in?) problems to look out
>> for on used 748 and 749 models.  Friend of mine looking to buy soon,
>> my experience limited to my 750 SS.  Thanks.
>> 
>> Robin
>> 
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