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Nov 10th, 2006, 10:30 pm
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Leandro, CA, USA
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I bought it!!!!
I am very pleased with the 2006 749 dark,shes beautiful and I bought a speedy moto clutch cover that matches the dark paint scheme and some gold caps for the clutch springs for the bling factor  .One question though,I bought a ducati performance countershaft sprocket(14 tooth) and am having a helluva time trying to take the stock one off,I certainly do not want to break anything,is there something special I need to do?I had the rear wheel locked up but the damn nut did not want to loosen..
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Nov 10th, 2006, 10:42 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 547
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Congrats, post some pics!
Here's a recent link to front sprocket removal:
Removal of front sprocket?
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Nov 11th, 2006, 12:07 am
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: nanaimo, british columbia, canada
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your bike comes stock with a 14 t
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giallo 949- impractical,irrational,irresistible ,09 gasgas raga,11-12 gasgas cervantes 250- all in all ,my version of garage nirvana
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Nov 11th, 2006, 12:14 am
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: San Leandro, CA, USA
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I was told it had a 15 tooth,oh well guess I better make a trip back to the dealer,thanks
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Nov 11th, 2006, 1:01 am
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Riverside, Ca, USA
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Lol  Put it this way, another excuse to ride . Congrats on your new ride.
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Nov 11th, 2006, 1:36 am
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: O Fallon, IL,
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Originally Posted by cokenz
I was told it had a 15 tooth,oh well guess I better make a trip back to the dealer,thanks
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Kaos is right...Did you buy your bike or parts from Munroe Motors there in town?? Dan?? Can't believe they did that. Make sure you give them a rash of crap-ola' for that 
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'04 800SS...Strati Pipes, 42t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, ABM Rotors, Carbon Lorane pads, Cogent-Dynamics Forks & Ohlins Shock.
'05 749s...Termi 54mm full system, 41t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, PCIII/custom map, Pazzo Levers, Puig DB Windscreen, Penske Shock, CRS Forks, CF everything.
www.ducati-owners-group.com
"Freedom, for those who fought for it, has a flavor the protected will never know..."
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Nov 11th, 2006, 1:50 am
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Peoria, Arizona, USA
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lets see some pics!!!
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Nov 11th, 2006, 10:49 am
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Union Pier, MI, United States
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My dealer made the same mistake. Tell him to go up two teeth in the back instead, usually the chain can take it and it is worth doing. Your clutch will thank you for it as well.
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David Faber, 2006 Ducati 749 dark
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| 1966 A65 BSA
| 1970(?) Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Sprint SS 350
| 1965(?) CB77 Honda 305 Super Hawk
| 1975 Honda CB400F
| 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster
| 1999 BMW R1100S
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Nov 11th, 2006, 11:02 am
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Location: O Fallon, IL,
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Not to flame dfaber's recommendation, but with this motor (rpm capability and revvy nature) I personally would not be happy with a +2 in the back. I have +3 and really wish I had gone +4. +2 in the rear is less of a ratio change than going -1 in the front, thus IMHO, making a rear +3 minimum. There is one benefit to a +2 in the rear however...although minimal, there would be some change and the real benefit is you wouldn't have to get a new chain. +3 and up would require a new one.
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'04 800SS...Strati Pipes, 42t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, ABM Rotors, Carbon Lorane pads, Cogent-Dynamics Forks & Ohlins Shock.
'05 749s...Termi 54mm full system, 41t sproket, DiD chain, Evoluzione fender eliminator, PCIII/custom map, Pazzo Levers, Puig DB Windscreen, Penske Shock, CRS Forks, CF everything.
www.ducati-owners-group.com
"Freedom, for those who fought for it, has a flavor the protected will never know..."
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Nov 11th, 2006, 4:26 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Union Pier, MI, United States
Posts: 399
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I suggested the +2 rear mod because it is a new bike and the dealer sold him a 14t front, thinking the stocker was 15t. The easiest way to correct the mistake is have the dealer take back the front sprocket and throw a 41t rear on. When it comes time to replace chain and sprocket set, then it is a whole different ballgame.
One tooth down in front is equivalent to +2.5 in the rear. All Ducatis benefit from a change, but how much is personal preference.
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David Faber, 2006 Ducati 749 dark
|----Previous Bikes------------------
| 1966 A65 BSA
| 1970(?) Aermacchi/Harley-Davidson Sprint SS 350
| 1965(?) CB77 Honda 305 Super Hawk
| 1975 Honda CB400F
| 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster
| 1999 BMW R1100S
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