I bought another cheap Ducati! Can I make profit on a 749 project?

[@hazabaijan]

Yes Dave! Your 748 series kept me from losing my mind during lockdown, and is part of the reason why I now own a 996. Hope to see you again at Rapid track days next year 🙏

[@TheOriginalCoda]

It's the same reason I now own a 748 😂 Damn you Dave.

[@stephenbeamis1151]

Nice tip with the scotchbrite pad gives it just the right amount of shine 👍 thanks will give it a go

[@flipsideracing]

Look forward to seeing the vids through winter boredom. 👍🏻

[@paulreed6089]

Polar white base with ford cardinal red from duplicolor matches the factory paint very well. My 749 has mega upgrades and mega hours of cleaning and is now monoposto with fullsix carbon fiber seat cowl. Nice bikes!

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Actually a great bike to ride on the road

[@RoryMacdonald-pfff]

It’s certainly the weather for getting stuck into a project bike - no shortage of rain in the background 🎉 Going to enjoy watching this one

[@howardrathbone2120]

A Ducati 749 has just come up for sale in Perth WA for $5k cheap! Oh did I mention it doesn’t run 😢

[@ryanpierce9793]

OOOOh can't wait! I've picked up a lot of small techniques from Dave's process that I've adapted into my mechanical process. Dave's a rare one, top rider and wrench man!!

[@hilbilchillbil]

Great Ducati project looking forward to the next episodes

[@bertzx9r894]

Buzzing to see this series. I too, like everyone else here, just love watching you work. I dont think any of us would mind feature-legth edits of the whole process. Watching you carry out your work is just as Zen as doing it myself, and that isn't the same when it comes to anyone else, even though others still make for enjoyable viewing. Hopimg for regular uploads on this ☺️

[@obsession_engineering]

Not sure my laptop can cope with feature length 😂 But really do appreciate the positive feedback

[@andysandrex7244]

Great. Looking forward to this. The rear wheel disc bolts look odd (7:17ish).

[@obsession_engineering]

They're triggers for the speed sensor, so probably different to give a complete magnetic signature

[@troywee4774]

splendid upload mate as always thanks for the share! cheers.

[@petrolated]

Terblanche brilliance. Had an 749s and now a 1098s and the amount of screws to remove the fairing on the 1098s compared to the 749 is just ridiculous. A bit more punch though! 😆

[@flamintasty]

Dave, I can store some bikes for you. I’ll even ride them to keep them tickety boo for you 😂

[@spencerabaker]

Haaaaang about.... rewind to last round of BSB, and we were chatting at Paddock Hill about a 749R I was about to buy.... then a 749 magically appears on the channel!!! Can i claim an influencer fee on any YT revenues?! 😂😂 Just kidding, was great meeting you and Franco after his double in the junior s/stocks. As it happens, my 749R didn't happen (the dealer i mentioned went back on the deal where BSD were going to service it). Soooo.... very much like you, I bought a 999 Bip last weekend, a mk2 from a forum member; 14k miles with a very large servicing receipt just completed. A few cosmetic bits to do, and a fairing-off detail, but nothing major. Can't wait to ride it, bloody weather.....grrr. Thanks for the content Dave, very much enjoying it and maybe bump into you at Brands next season (good luck Franco!)

[@obsession_engineering]

I remember that chat... Which is unusual for me 😁 I feel your pain regarding the weather

[@Skid2933]

Nice one Wavey...... btw, those wooden footrest stands at the end of the vid look familiar !

[@cecilwilson5442]

Good because they are a nice appreciating classic bike,,very much over looked ,,👍 looking forward to seeing the next part

[@stuwhite1969]

I love your videos! Other bike technicians take note! Dave's work ethic is the reason he can afford the watch he as on!!

[@obsession_engineering]

Ah yes, my christopher ward C11... It's my daily beater but still very cool

[@garrybroughton1375]

Just came across it on ebay, and had to search for the video’s. Great work as always Dave 👌 thanks for the gearing tip at Scarborough aswel

[@danielstafford7255]

Could of carried on watching this all day, can we have atleast a 3hr episode next time please 🤣

[@anthonyoriordan5967]

Dave another epic bike re- jeuvenation build series 👌

[@stevesane800]

Bloody cool! I had a mono posto 749S! Will you paint the frame to match the black box swingarm??? Best colours! Watching your progress for sure!

[@obsession_engineering]

No, it's staying original!!

[@stevesane800]

@@obsession_engineering Then the swingarm is going back to alloy?😉

[@Vtwin_Superbikes]

Inspiring as always, Davros 👌🏼

[@deborahchesser7375]

That dry clutch always bugged me the way they rattle, although at 70 on the back wheel of an 1100 Hyper, it’s not noticeable lol. If you have one, I have two words for you, STEERING DAMPER

[@jhstony]

I love these fixing videos the best Dave 👍🏻 brilliant thanks

[@johngarrity7777]

Very interesting stuff, great tips on bike maintenance, looking forward to the next video as I have two Ducatis, just subscribed ! 🏍🏍🏍

[@mikeducat8729]

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[@chrisenright7003]

Hopefully the fresh paint will match the bits you didn't send away. Red can be finicky.

[@obsession_engineering]

You'll have to keep watching to find out 😁

[@nickrider5220]

Thanks Dave, a great watch 👍 as in an enthralling video, not a fantastic timepiece ! You might have a fantastic timepiece, but you know what I mean..........

[@obsession_engineering]

I get you 😁

[@lukesavage1801]

Great video 👍

[@speedyakakevin]

Love these videos 👍👍

[@ianhoyle8459]

Nice machine Dave, I like the front upper fairing design of these, which has matured well. I like your ZX636 the most though. A bit of wear and tear on the bike I also like, like a well used Jet Fighter.

[@thediddly]

A piece of advice, have a stud remover handy to remove the key/steering lock. This will help when it comes time to remove and install the airbox. You will appreciate once you find this out, trust me, there is no space to both rotate and slip the airbox in the same motion. V Best of luck, I'm almost done with my 999, and 749s tack bike is next

[@obsession_engineering]

Ah yes, it isn't the best bit of engineering I've seen

[@thediddly]

@@obsession_engineering agreed, along with the alternative fuel cap, other than that they are one of the last great analogue bikes, simple enough with the best chassis of that generation, with adjustable footrest mounts, pedals, and steering angle. Enjoy and I'll be doing the same watching your progress🍿📽😛

[@Underbreath]

Made me laugh when you said there some paint left on the engine cases lol

[@philipbennett1367]

Hi Dave, is the reason we don't see 👀 you working on the bikes because it's actually Adam who's wielding the spanners.😁😆😉😎

[@obsession_engineering]

Of course 🤣

[@pmcg7823]

Coincidentally i have also been looking to buy a 748 or 749 and yours is on my watch list and I hadn't noticed the seller. I think the asking is fair considering it comes fully serviced and sorted. Tempting. Is 15 bikes too many? Reminds me of the old question, how many bikes does a man need? Answerr n+1 , where n is the number currently owned. Be right back need to check the sofa for coins ......

[@mikeducat8729]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYSYomqonrSebrs&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@grahamsmith8122]

11,200 miles? that rad looked suspiciously higher in mileage?. Not sure if the dash/ECU has been reset as they are prone to wiping off the mileage if its not kept charged. Bloody good bike though and seriously undervalued in my opinion.

[@obsession_engineering]

Mileage is backed up by lots of documents. It's definitely seen some weather though!

[@KosmonautWurst]

For the experts, Is this swing arm better than the previous one (the single) ? I am thinking about buying a 748

[@Technoane]

Less beautiful but better for performance and handling

[@chrisburkinshaw1819]

Looking at this it looks like it’s done more than 11000 miles, front sprocket in 11k they don’t have enough power for that

[@TheOriginalCoda]

There are other reasons the front sprocket could be worn.

[@obsession_engineering]

Mileage is backed up by much paperwork, but it hasn't always been loved up!

[@chrisburkinshaw1819]

@@TheOriginalCoda which are ?

[@TheOriginalCoda]

@@chrisburkinshaw1819 Knackered chain, rear wheel alignment on bikes with double-sided swingarms, insufficient lubrication, etc.

[@dalelyons4366]

Not as cheap as what I sold my 916 for .. 😩

[@obsession_engineering]

😱😭

[@JollyGiant0]

Now only if you knew someone that could have made some nice carbon exhaust heat shield and heel plates🤔🤔🤦‍♂️

[@Ducatirati]

Hey , I got a 99 , 996 , easy an 8/10 , easy , 20,000ks , come meet. a koala and even a Goanna , if yah rock on down to Australia , and spend the whole Day wondering why i asked you over , ffk i wish i knew what you know , I might need a battery, Ducatirati RARARA

[@Plasmo20]

Perfectly cloned Jeremy Clarkeson voice. nice job

[@USAracing]

The very 1st thing this bike needs is new fuel pump and filter, oil change, new timing belts and new spark plugs

[@obsession_engineering]

They are on the list!

[@anthonygibbo1881]

Dave Hewson Road Racing Obsession Engineering LTD are you really going to sell it I mean just look at it would u just look at it 🤣🤣 nah joking aside it's a beauty and the 1st 749 I have seen with this fairing was this fairing standard or retro fitted per say ?

[@USAracing]

No mate! Youre wrong. Ducati never did that. The previous owner most likely bought a used black box swingarm from a 2006 749/999 and swapped his ugly cheap grey swingarm out.

[@obsession_engineering]

Would have needed to change the bodywork too. And my local Ducati specialist seemed to agree it wasn't unusual

[@mayhemmayo]