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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Mar-2015, 07:57
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Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
My old ST2 has a Gel saddle replacement labelled...

My old ST2 has a Gel saddle replacement labelled "Viper".

Don't know if they still make them to order, but it is a good improvement over the standard (and looks exactly the same). It may be a case...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Feb-2015, 12:26
Replies: 3
Views: 5,729
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
I can't even think what rubber there would be...

I can't even think what rubber there would be down in the dash...
But here's a thought - as the bike had been laid up for a while, is there any chance that one (or more) of your front brake pads is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Dec-2014, 20:37
Replies: 7
Views: 8,996
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
I'm presuming you used the correct drain plug on...

I'm presuming you used the correct drain plug on the left hand case?

I had to fit a new radiator a year ago. I drained mine down on the centre stand. As the coolant was perfectly clean and clear, I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Dec-2013, 14:03
Replies: 1
Views: 5,635
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Oil gallery bolt problems anyone??

My bike engineer is Ducati John at Stourton, Leeds (he is a first class engineer on all fronts if you're looking for one). On a large service, he's found some alloy swarf in my oil strainer. With the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Mar-2011, 11:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,962
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
The front light isn't any good at night at all...

The front light isn't any good at night at all really. The spread of light is OK, but the intensity of it is not. The result of this is simply that you ride slower at night and then it's not so...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Jan-2011, 01:31
Replies: 1
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Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
That's quite a long shot and I wish you well with...

That's quite a long shot and I wish you well with it. Failing that, could you not shape a thin metal plate to fit the underside and rivet the two bits back together? The only visible bits on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2010, 19:51
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Yes, i think they are very suitable. I run them...

Yes, i think they are very suitable.
I run them on my ST2, so no real difference between mine and yours.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Sep-2009, 01:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,375
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Ok, thanks everbody- there's a few good ideas...

Ok, thanks everbody- there's a few good ideas there.
BTW Mad Dog - i don't know why, but there isn't a side stand switch on mine - it never had one from new, although it remains the worlds' most...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Sep-2009, 03:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,375
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Any thoughts or wisdom please..

I would welcome any thoughts or wisdom on a problem I encountered last Saturday in the middle of a 200 mile ride...

Mine is a 1998 ST2, excellent condition, 12K miles.

After stopping the engine,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jul-2009, 10:13
Replies: 10
Views: 4,466
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
My ST2 has never leaked form the filler, but i am...

My ST2 has never leaked form the filler, but i am aware that when filling, the fuel level must never be above an inch or two below the internal neck. If not, fuel is deposited on the road via an...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Jul-2009, 09:23
Replies: 20
Views: 5,503
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Usual culprit for this is the relay - under the...

Usual culprit for this is the relay - under the seat. Easy to get at, easy to check and replacement is only a few quid even from a main dealer.

By the way - the fan comes on around 220 farenheit if...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Jun-2009, 21:18
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
I use the pilot 2's. Dual compound, with 3...

I use the pilot 2's. Dual compound, with 3 compounds between the 2 tyres - so super sports on sides of front, sports on centre of front and sides of rear, and a harder compound across the three...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-May-2009, 10:15
Replies: 17
Views: 7,035
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Possible bad news: Make sure you get the...

Possible bad news:
Make sure you get the replacement right. The frist ST's ('97) ran on a unique charging system (400W) from Ducati which only lasted a year before being re-designed (450W) - probably...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-May-2009, 02:53
Replies: 34
Views: 8,712
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
For solo Rider + Luggage it says 2.1 bar F 2.8bar...

For solo Rider + Luggage it says 2.1 bar F 2.8bar R without checking that's how l got to 32F 34 R .....(QUOTE)


I'm wondering if the front feels skittish due to the ride height, not the tyre...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-May-2009, 20:53
Replies: 34
Views: 8,712
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
st4s mods

Standard tyre pressures, my manual are in bar, l converted it to PSI at 32 f 34 r, ......QUOTE]

Really? what were the bar figures?
I converted my owners manual bar figures and came out with around...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-May-2009, 20:43
Replies: 34
Views: 8,712
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
I'd like to agree with some of the replies to...

I'd like to agree with some of the replies to this and add a bit more..

There's no way on earth that an ST should ever be described as "flighty over the ton". The opposite is the case in my...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Apr-2009, 01:18
Replies: 17
Views: 7,351
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Glyn, The 2 sensors on your bike are identical...

Glyn,
The 2 sensors on your bike are identical and can be swapped for testing etc.
With your front one knackered, it won't alter anything and you can still ride it - but the "LO" flashing sign on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Mar-2009, 18:59
Replies: 28
Views: 6,652
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
It sounds like you may have the usual dreaded ST...

It sounds like you may have the usual dreaded ST regulator/rectifier problem. You certainly need to check it. Without looking it up, I can't remember the exact figures, but it's ringing a bell that...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Feb-2009, 08:03
Replies: 28
Views: 6,652
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
I'm not clear why you are getting through so many...

I'm not clear why you are getting through so many batteries in the first place.
I understand you are only an occassional rider, but if your battery is on a trickle charger, it shouldn't really make...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Dec-2006, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
You can take a multi-meter and check the output...

You can take a multi-meter and check the output from the regulator/rectifier as they are prone to failure - ecpecially the early ones. They don't always completely fail - they will give out some...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Nov-2006, 11:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,810
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Yes, both are on with the main - but you still...

Yes, both are on with the main - but you still can't see where you're going.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Nov-2006, 13:23
Replies: 1
Views: 1,605
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Worth a go & might save you many pennies..

I've just been having recall work done on my '98 ST2 at an official dealership and whilst there, Ducati UK were contacted because my regulator/rectifier was a good volt down on what it should be...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2006, 14:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
How big are my nuts?

Just a quickie, and a very simple one -

Before, I rush off to Halfords after work and buy the wrong one, does anyone know for certain what socket size I need to undo the rear wheel...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Oct-2006, 08:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Then again, Ducati aren't so clever either... My...

Then again, Ducati aren't so clever either...

My 98 ST2 was bought new by my cousin and never changed hands or addresses.
I checked with Ducati UK a couple of weeks ago and the bike was down for 3...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Sep-2006, 16:19
Replies: 8
Views: 3,468
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Now here's a thing: I've just been on to Ducati...

Now here's a thing:

I've just been on to Ducati UK and even managed to talk to a real person after a long time.
My bike - which is now 8 years old - is due 3 recalls through any official dealership....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Sep-2006, 10:54
Replies: 8
Views: 3,468
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Many thanks.

Great stuff - there's lots of useful info there for me to have a go at.
Thanks very much to you all.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Sep-2006, 08:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,468
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Intermitant charging problems - any ideas?

Hi all,
My 1998 ST2 leaves me stranded on the odd occasion by developing a flat battery. There is no pattern to this. I've done 4 days away camping and had no problem. This week, a 4 hour trip to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Sep-2006, 16:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,286
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Intersting stuff. To comment further about the...

Intersting stuff. To comment further about the lights, I'm glad it's not just me (I thought it was my ageing eyesight letting me down).

To my mind, the spread of light (from my 1998 St2) covers all...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Aug-2006, 14:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,382
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
Thanks Derek, I think you're right about the...

Thanks Derek,
I think you're right about the likely culprit being the relay, but first thing to do is supply a seperate 12V to the fan as you say.

The bike displays in farenheit. The fan should (and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Aug-2006, 07:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,382
Posted By mc31@york.ac.uk
ST2 electric fan - Problems

Anyone know of a common fault with the fan staying off?
It was OK up to a couple of weeks ago, but now doesn't kick in at all. There's no dedicated fuse that I know of, and I'm loath to short the...
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