[Knut Lothe]

Hi,

I'm a new Ducati rider and new to this forum as well. Earlier today my 749 dropped because of windy conditions( I live in the western part of Norway so this is normal).

the mirror, steering handle and clutch broke off. The side also got some scratches. Do any of you guys have any tips about what to do and buy? Do I have to do anything as soon as possible?

 

[2004 999s]

call insurance-scratches may cover deductible for new paint,parts.the Weather can be very unpredictable these days.good luck.

 

[Knut Lothe]

thanks, they wouldn't help earlier but maybe they're willing to pay for scratches

 

[Rainman]

For parts, eBay is your friend.
How deep are the scratches?
If they down to the paint, I can help you fix it, if insurance doesn't cover it.
If it is still just clearcoat scratches, I can help you fix that with minor purchases of some products.

I know lots about fixing and painting the fairings.

 

[Yorik]

I've accidentally dropped my 749 a couple of times. It sucks being short and not having leverage to hold it up. Anyway, I've replaced my mirrors with units from moto-science.com. They're not OEM style, but at least I can see behind me better now.

 

[zvez]

my first two ducs had the suicide stands, my 748 I never dropped but one time after a ride on my 996, I didn't push the stand far enough forward and keep my foot there, so bike fell over with me on it. Only happened once which was enough

 

[Rex Coil 7]

For parts, eBay is your friend.
How deep are the scratches?
If they down to the paint, I can help you fix it, if insurance doesn't cover it.
If it is still just clearcoat scratches, I can help you fix that with minor purchases of some products.

I know lots about fixing and painting the fairings. View attachment 988903

Oh my GOD ... will you stop posting pictures of bad ass bikes you found on the internet and saying or implying you built them already????!!!!?!?!?!??






(kidding, of course. really nice! well done sir. T'umbs up, all 'round!)

.

 

[TiDuc]

Oh boy tossing shit at administrator superior...your shit is going to have unexplained technical problems for years to come. 😁. Just joking.

 

[Namor]

You have my sympathy. While I am not retarded, I've dropped more bikes that I can count.

 

[Rainman]

It's not IF you will drop the bike, but WHEN.
We have all done it and don't feel bad.

Shit happens, but we are all capable of fixing the broken things.
Trust me, we all have been there.

 

[Rainman]

Oh boy tossing shit at administrator superior...your shit is going to have unexplained technical problems for years to come. 😁. Just joking.

Ah you know, things like login fails, password changes, just the basic hell on a user.
LOL

 

[Knut Lothe]

Thank you for responding guys! I am too new to this game so I am not comfortable to do much on my own. Do you know where to find manuals for replacing headlights etc? I guess I must deliver the bike for service anyway since the steering handle broke. Do you think the service will be 1000$+?

 

[Yorik]

What model year is the bike? We have a collection of service manuals in the Tech section Sticky. Not everything is there, so if you don't see it, just ask. Someone still might have it for you.

 

[Knut Lothe]

What model year is the bike? We have a collection of service manuals in the Tech section Sticky. Not everything is there, so if you don't see it, just ask. Someone still might have it for you.

I couldn't find one on this site, but I found this which looks like a copy of the original :
http://ironbrothersmc.com/motors/Ducati/Ducati_749_749s.pdf

 

[Yorik]

I couldn't find one on this site, but I found this which looks like a copy of the original :
http://ironbrothersmc.com/motors/Ducati/Ducati_749_749s.pdf

Different years, different specs. You still didn't say your model year.

 

[Knut Lothe]

Different years, different specs. You still didn't say your model year.

sorry, it is from 2005

 

[Yorik]

sorry, it is from 2005

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[ProphetPVD]

For parts, eBay is your friend.
How deep are the scratches?
If they down to the paint, I can help you fix it, if insurance doesn't cover it.
If it is still just clearcoat scratches, I can help you fix that with minor purchases of some products.

I know lots about fixing and painting the fairings. View attachment 988903

Not to take us off on a tangent, while that Marlboro livery was never my favorite, I always loved the inclusion of Alfa Romeo's famous cross and serpent badge...

 

[grumpus]

I think there might be some terminology issues here. Steering handle and clutch? If that's a clip on handlebar and clutch lever, you shouldn't have to pay anywhere near $1000. From the pic, it looks like the front brake lever is missing, so maybe it's the clutch cover that's damaged? Still a cheap and easy repair. OEM mirrors are expensive and tough to find for these. Seconding the moto-science mirrors if you're not concerned with originality.

 

[Knut Lothe]

I want that originality thou, so I guess I'll have to pay for it. I have now delivered the bike to a service center. I guess I'll have to wait and see what the price will be.