(almost) Finished. Ducati 749 gets a oil and filter service and all dressed up in it's red dress

The Ducati project is nearing completion, in part 8 it's time for the oil, filter, strainer, fuel filter and some coolant before getting her fired up and dressed up ready to head out
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Carbon tool tray from www.jollyscarbon.co.uk

[@nickrider5220]

Really enjoyable series 👍 I think they look better now than when they were new, conversely the 916 style doesn't look as great as I remember ?!

[@robincoulter5228]

Unfortunately i have two left hands so i am mechanically useless nice to see someone who knows what they are doing.

[@bikerjock2654]

Another great video, and two reactions: 1) I want one of these now, but I’m probably too old and cronky to enjoy it properly. 2) I want to be outside fettling my R1200S, as I had planned for today, but it’s chucking it down with rain and I don’t have a workshop. The R1200S is, I think, a little less extreme riding position than the Ducati, so I can still enjoy it.

[@flamintasty]

What a great start to sunday morning 😁

[@andrewmilligan1576]

Looking fab, another great fettling project and impressive attention to detail. A lovely bike for any new owner!

[@stevesane800]

Excellent job Dave! Looks absolutely first class & lovely! Worth sitting back admiring your achievements with a piece of apple crumble & ice cream 🤙

[@obsession_engineering]

Custard, especially at this time of year

[@johnstewart3108]

Looks awesome that Dave! Nice work my friend 👍

[@vanhopeoriginal.1555]

Love following your garage projects. It’s nice to see the difference in detail between Italian engineering and the more common Japanese. 👍 In fact , I may re-watch your ZX10R vids as I have a Kwak arriving this week

[@mojin699]

Very nice indeed, spot on!!

[@RichieWilliams]

Awesome and Beautiful :) cheers for the entertainment of all your vids Dave :)

[@jdahack7367]

Its beautiful. Hope it rides well.

[@davidbird380]

i love these, the testestreta is a work of art, if the headlights were side by side it would be up there with the 916/996/998

[@stewarthaddon3219]

I've had a 749 for 6 years now David, completely agree with the headlight arrangement, they're is a styling reason for it though which makes it more palatable, I asked about changing the headlight on a forum once....next day...horses head in the post!

[@maxcarter970]

K&N make a Ducati oil filter with a hex head on the end of it so you can tighten and loosen it with a spanner. Much easier than trying to grab the end of it with a filter clamp.

[@obsession_engineering]

I've seen the hex bits leak from where they're tack welded on, admittedly not a k+n filter, but it put me off using them

[@maxcarter970]

@@obsession_engineering fair enough. They haven’t leaked on me yet. I just got sick of fumbling around with a clamp on the little bit of filter hanging out of the engine.

[@troywee4774]

very nice mate. cheers.

[@mikelloyd2710]

Very nice indeed, any developments in the obsession hoodies, ive been saving my pennies forever 🤣🤣

[@obsession_engineering]

Still on the to do list!

[@markchisholm2657]

Just fit the gasket to the mirror bracket with thread through the screw holes. Once fitted cut the thread off.

[@stewarthaddon3219]

Removing the oil strainer on the 748 is genuinely a scary moment due to the flakey chrome on the rocker arms! ££££...p.s you're being polite about fitting the bodywork 😆

[@obsession_engineering]

Bodywork isn't as easy as a 748 but it's a world easier than a modern Japanese bike!

[@peterjons3954]

@@obsession_engineering Agreed that fitting Ducati bodywork is worlds easier than Japanese bikes. Regarding the flakey chrome bits in the strainer. I had a 2000 748 with the rocker arms that had the bad chrome issue. Ducati covered the problem, but I swapped it for a 2002 998 that I still have. Have had several other Ducati's with no issues with the rocker chrome.

[@elliottclarkflowers6661]

One of these detailed would come up real nice . I was getting my T6 ceramic coated and Gav detailer showed me of a 98 R1 that he had just finished. It was bloody awesome. It was mint just like it had been come out the factory . How’s the yoga going ?? Keep up the good work pal 👍👍

[@davidsampson3537]

Thats a lovely looking bike someone is getting a bargain.

[@MikeSmith-qs2nr]

I love these videos... thanks for sharing . I would be interested to see if you selling her now would you make any money. I just bought an 06 999 fila rep. I noticed the pannels were treated with heat wrap. Probably a good thing on these as they get hot

[@stuwhite1969]

nice

[@tobymcnicol922]

I do enjoy watching you tinker....😉

[@danielstafford7255]

Just watching through your videos again for about the 10th time 🤣 and something came to mind you could maybe help me with, I'm about to buy a 996, which more than likely I'm going to have as a collecter, how should I go about it mechanicly if its not going to be used? I was told to drain fuel tank and then run it until fuel system is empty, and the drain coolant, and just leave it with oil in so it can just be span over a couple of times (not started) now and then just to keep everything lubricated inside. Is this correct? Thanks 👍

[@obsession_engineering]

I'd suggest riding and enjoying it... But if you want to store it, draining the fuel is definitely important as it can cause lots of issues if left. I wouldn't be too concerned about the coolant, difference is negligible leaving it in or draining it. I would disconnect the battery though. I'd also occasionally move it around, as wheel bearings and chassis bearings don't want to sit in the same position too long.

[@Dave326121]

Loved this Dave. Well done on getting it all back together without any bits left over (saving weight lol) What's the plan with it ? Selling it on after the MOT ?? If so, what money are you looking for as i would love it

[@obsession_engineering]

There's a deal already done, sorry to let you down

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

BMW use upside down air filters, R1100 series anyway

[@antheaholder3979]

Did you end up changing the air filters? You are not showing it on the video

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes, but they showed up late!

[@cathalphelan6699]

My 999 had a similar issue but everything tested fine but there was still a discrepancy between the reg/rec output (13.7v) and the clock (12.2v). Did my head in so much I sold it cheap because it looked like it wasn't charging. Nice bike but an absolute nightmare to work on and there were ways little niggly electrical problems even after every electrical upgrade available.

[@Phillc748]

Interesting that you’ve put a full on race oil in it, minus the detergents etc and recommended for very frequent changes? Why not 7100 from motul instead unless you are doing regular trackdays and therefore regular oil changes?

[@obsession_engineering]

I keep 300v on the shelf. It may be over kill but is excellent oil

[@roadracejoe]

Nice job,. What's that stationary engine in your workshop for?

[@obsession_engineering]

Mostly for locking things to. It's not mine and just takes up space 🤣

[@robtroughton5787]

Love your carbon fibre tray.... are they for sale?

[@obsession_engineering]

Yes they are! www.jollyscarbon.co.uk

[@Vtwin_Superbikes]

16:30 i spy an RC8 👀 you going to do anything on that Dave?

[@obsession_engineering]

No, was just temporarily storing it. Gone now thankfully

[@Vtwin_Superbikes]

@@obsession_engineering thankfully? 😳 you not a fan or was it just getting in the way? I’m sure you have ridden one before? Awesome bike imo

[@bikehubjapan]

Lots of fingerling, lubing, and screwing in this video. I wasn't sure where to look! ☺️

[@984francis]

I don't think you are really wanting to finger lube into holes. My diagnosis is a lack of rhubarb crumble and custard.

[@peterjons3954]

Great, Dave!! I hope you use it and enjoy it. It may take a bit of getting used to, but I love them. My wife calls our 999 my fussy Italian mistress with a hot ass! If you have ever used one of these, you will understand the hot ass part! Enjoy.

[@bradthebikeboy]

sounds like it's got bad main bearings.

[@obsession_engineering]

Nothing in the oil to suggest so

[@bradthebikeboy]

@@obsession_engineering ime you don't see main debris in the oil as a general rule. it's the sound - the zooooon noise on overrun when you're blipping it. new belts can make a similar noise, but that's usually a whine all the time.