Just got my first bike !!!!

[utopia]

An alternative to that, which has the same effect but slightly less marked, is to increase the rear sprocket from the std 41T to 43T.
This should give you a similar improvement at low revs without losing too much off your top speed.
It also gives the chain an easier time as it prefers going round a bigger sprocket....14T at the front is ok, but 15T is better.
Renthal do an alloy rear sprocket that will save a decent chunk of weight too.
I've just done this myself, but can't report on its effectiveness as the bike is awaiting its annual return to the road at the moment.
It still fits with the std chain, though the rear wheel moves forward a bit on the adjusters (8mm on my bike).

Then again, some prefer the std gearing.....I might even do so myself.
I just gave it a go because I happened across a cheap alloy sprocket.

One potentially very valuable mod is to fit a crankcase saver, which might prevent serious engine damage in the event of a chain snapping and jamming on the front sprocket.
Its a tight fit on my 750 though, but one advantage of the smaller 14T front sprocket is that it gives you a little more room to fit one.

Oh, and now that I think of it, due to an error in the system, backed up by an error in the manual, its very possible for the front sprocket to have been fitted the wrong way round, causing a 10mm error in chain alignment.
I think you have the earlier crankcases, so yours may be different, but on my later bike the 10mm boss/flange on the sprocket needs to be on the outside, not the inside as it came from the factory.
Maybe your service guy could check the sprocket alignment while he's doing the other work ?
A telltale sign is a slight misalignment between the chain and the plastic protector strip on the top of the swingarm.
Don't fret too much though....mine ran like that for over 10k miles and seems to be fine.

Cheers, I really am looking at budget improvements and this is one of them, I am going to post a new thread next weekend to show how I cleaned my engine and exhaust, also the cheap mods I will do over the summer period.

It will be nice to share with you how I got on.

Thanks

[Martin Duke]

Hi Ash - worth checking out throughout the summer months are the Thursday night meets at the Hunters Lodge, Bayford, Wincanton. There are some nice routes there from Yeovil and some good ones from my home in Wells. On a good night there are hundreds of riders and lots of interesting machinery to look at (a couple of years ago there was a mini powered by a Yamaha R1) - on the same night there is another meet along the seafront at Weston Super Mare. Enjoy your new bike!

Originally Posted by Martin Duke

Hi Ash - worth checking out throughout the summer months are the Thursday night meets at the Hunters Lodge, Bayford, Wincanton. There are some nice routes there from Yeovil and some good ones from my home in Wells. On a good night there are hundreds of riders and lots of interesting machinery to look at (a couple of years ago there was a mini powered by a Yamaha R1) - on the same night there is another meet along the seafront at Weston Super Mare. Enjoy your new bike!

That sounds great ! When do they start ? Or are they running already ? Give me a shout when its on as im part of south west bikers forum, if they dont know then i can spread the word

[Zimbo]

Welcome Ash, and a great choice of bike.
I would also recommend a trip to Rich at Louigi Moto, in fact I would take it there rather than to the place you've booked it in if it's not too late to change. Rich is one of the UK's top independent Ducati specialists and you can rest assured that he knows your monster inside and out, knows exactly what to look for, check and adjust, and how to get the best from them. Many of his customers use him in preference to the Ducati dealerships.

[Wasta]

Welcome Ash, if you use FC50 keep it away from the brakes...Or you won't have any!!!

Lots of very helpful peoaple on here, enjoy the bike.

Originally Posted by Zimbo

Welcome Ash, and a great choice of bike.
I would also recommend a trip to Rich at Louigi Moto, in fact I would take it there rather than to the place you've booked it in if it's not too late to change. Rich is one of the UK's top independent Ducati specialists and you can rest assured that he knows your monster inside and out, knows exactly what to look for, check and adjust, and how to get the best from them. Many of his customers use him in preference to the Ducati dealerships.

DHAM IT ! Already had it done, i will keep it in mind for next time, i pick it up friday as im away ATM.

[Martin Duke]

Originally Posted by AshM750

That sounds great ! When do they start ? Or are they running already ? Give me a shout when its on as im part of south west bikers forum, if they dont know then i can spread the word

Check their website for details - I think they begin when the clocks go forward and end when they go back. It can be really busy with the car park packed with bikes - cars are not allowed!
The location is ideal because wherever you set off from there are good roads all of the way.

Also make sure you get to the BIAMF day in Corn Street, Bristol - this year it is on Saturday 19th April, every sort of Italian bike and car will be there, if the sun is out you could easily believe you were in Bologna rather than Bristol!

Cheers Martin ile look forward to that.