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

[Jim Calandro]

I just put a Termignoni system on my 999 and there are two things that are a 
little bit of a pain.  First the air filters require the snorkels be pulled 
off and they are a little on the obstinate side.  Then if you change the ECU 
it is behind the battery box.  Unfortunately you really cannot pull the 
battery box out but must take off several wires on the left side and then 
swing it out on the wires on the right side that do not disconnect.  Then 
there is a heat shield that is held on by four small philips head screws. 
Lets just say my grandchildren could have learned a few new words if they 
were around.  The rest is not all that difficult except you could use a 
third hand releasing the wiring harness from the ECU.

Jim

Jim Calandro
il Capo
US DESMO
www.usdesmo.com
704-843-0429
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George Anderson" <george_anderson at shaw.ca>
To: "'Ducati Owners Group'" <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Ducati] 748/749 Vices...749 Exhaust?


> 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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