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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 18:36
Replies: 0
Views: 2,081
Posted By belthead
Screen for ST4(s)

Anyone after a double bubble Ducati
screen for ST4/s ? See for sale.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 18:28
Replies: 32
Views: 8,183
Posted By belthead
Relieved to see that I fitted mine exactly in the...

Relieved to see that I fitted mine exactly in the same way......
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Mar-2004, 20:40
Replies: 2
Views: 2,301
Posted By belthead
Gooseberry tyre pressure indicators

Last year ( at Popham ) bought a couple of s/s tyre pressure indicator jobbies from one of the tented vendors. Looked the businesss, and had factory pre-set pressures.
Its the ones that are screwed...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Mar-2004, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By belthead
I put on 14 / 42 at the last change. Renthal...

I put on 14 / 42 at the last change. Renthal (ally) on the rear and dog's gonads of a Tsubaki chain.....
However, its a bit noisier that the OEM
kit, and had me a bit worried, also runs better...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2004, 20:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,346
Posted By belthead
Never heard of either kit before. Are you pleased...

Never heard of either kit before. Are you pleased with the units ?
Easier starting must be a boon, what the other thingy for ?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Mar-2004, 19:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,826
Posted By belthead
Pinch one of the mrs.'s plastic cooking...

Pinch one of the mrs.'s plastic cooking funnels, add one short piece of prefeerbaly clear piping and your are a for away.
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Mar-2004, 10:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,275
Posted By belthead
An American-made liquid polish called...

An American-made liquid polish called McGuire's is used to polish abrasions out of perspex aircraft windows. Should be suitable for light marks on the clear-coat over the c/f.
Try a bit out...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Mar-2004, 20:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,378
Posted By belthead
I reckon that you need both...... I have the...

I reckon that you need both......
I have the original one for everyday use as its looks better and works fine for a
6'3" weakling like me, and use the higher one for "continental" touring.
If...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Mar-2004, 11:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,152
Posted By belthead
I will do just that & thank you, kind sir.

I will do just that & thank you, kind sir.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Feb-2004, 09:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,152
Posted By belthead
OK, I give up, its off to the Optimate shop and...

OK, I give up, its off to the Optimate shop and £40+ the lighter.
Battery probably costs rather more than this if I do st** it up.
Interesting stuff tho'.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Feb-2004, 20:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,152
Posted By belthead
Battery Charging

Does anyone know if it is OK to trickle charge the OEM gel battery on an ST4s and is it possible to do it in situ, ie using a couple of 17 A. wires that I have for cold-morning starting.
ie. do you...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 07-Feb-2004, 21:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Posted By belthead
Is the battery in the MS in a daft place like it...

Is the battery in the MS in a daft place like it is in the ST's , ie low down near the crud, water and general filth ? 'Cos I had
weak 'n feeble starting with mine, and if the temp...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Feb-2004, 20:45
Replies: 27
Views: 11,058
Posted By belthead
For what its worth my opinion is that the 4s...

For what its worth my opinion is that the 4s makes mince-meat out of a vfr , which is a bland
mondeo man thing , if ever there was one.
I have had a ST4s for 18 months, done 24,000 miles in 14...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Jan-2004, 09:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By belthead
Bloody daft design, as the steam that comes off...

Bloody daft design, as the steam that comes off the rad. when it has been wet drifts up into the back of the lcd and condenses into the lcd unit.

I have had two of thse things, but the elephant...
Forum: Classic 28-Nov-2003, 14:10
Replies: 1
Views: 2,552
Posted By belthead
Span adjust brake lever for 900SS

Does anyone have any info on obtaining a
span-adjust brake lever for a 1978 900SS with cable operated brake ?

Any info on these levers/ options gratefully rec'd.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 20-Nov-2003, 16:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,989
Posted By belthead
I will U2U the guy at Infinity, Guildford. When...

I will U2U the guy at Infinity, Guildford.
When I find it. ( Soon )
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Nov-2003, 19:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,989
Posted By belthead
I too have searched far and wide for gloves that...

I too have searched far and wide for gloves that are genuinly waterproof. The only ones that do the business properly are indeed Rukka and do have the gauntlett fastenings. They were very expensive...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Nov-2003, 19:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,873
Posted By belthead
Oddysey also used on aircarft- very good...

Oddysey also used on aircarft- very good batteries they are too.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 08-Nov-2003, 03:59
Replies: 36
Views: 8,092
Posted By belthead
CMW lent me one for a couple of days. Looks a pig...

CMW lent me one for a couple of days. Looks a pig and seems to gobble gas - but its a real laugh and a great boney to ride. Could do with revised sprocket gearing and perhaps a few more ponies, but...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Oct-2003, 22:42
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By belthead
Nelly - What's the recommended Bendix pad...

Nelly -

What's the recommended Bendix pad for
a ST4S for road use. Can you supply mail order or tell me what to get from whom ?
many thanks.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Oct-2003, 22:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,263
Posted By belthead
Power take off socket/plug

The 12 v. socket under the seat mates to a plug that costs +/- £17 from Ducati and
I think some £3= from an aftermarket
co.
Does anyone know where one can get the £3 vresion of this plug ?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Oct-2003, 22:29
Replies: 1
Views: 2,199
Posted By belthead
Good on ya !!! and worth the wait, I can well...

Good on ya !!! and worth the wait, I can well imagine.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2003, 17:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
Posted By belthead
Should have read the reply more closely....

Should have read the reply more
closely.

Standard gearing ie 15 & 42 = 102 + rivet link.

Drop a tooth on the Fr. as many of us do, then its 101 + rivet link.
ie 14 + standard 42 RR = 101 + rivet...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Oct-2003, 17:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,475
Posted By belthead
BRAKE pADS

I had Ducati OEM one sto satrt with - hard as nails and noisy.
Followed by HH ones - 'softer' feel , very hard wearing , but squealy noisy.
Then Carbo Lorraine - frenchy jobs- smoot as...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Oct-2003, 17:14
Replies: 10
Views: 4,057
Posted By belthead
You'd think there would be more of them...

You'd think there would be more of them about and particulalrly in the most becoming shade of the 'bat-barf grey' colour scheme that avoids the garish
red and yellow arrangements...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Oct-2003, 13:49
Replies: 10
Views: 4,057
Posted By belthead
Ah, and I thought it was just me that wanted to...

Ah, and I thought it was just me that wanted to know how ST4s's stood up to
being used . A lot. Mine has done 23,000 m. in 13 months, new ECU, two fuel gauge displays and front wheel bearing -...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2003, 17:29
Replies: 18
Views: 4,544
Posted By belthead
Have you tried GB Motorcycles in Pontypridd ?...

Have you tried GB Motorcycles in Pontypridd ? They have been breaking one or two ST and ST4s over the past few months.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Aug-2003, 19:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,894
Posted By belthead
Yup, looks the bus. in red. Mine's done more...

Yup, looks the bus. in red. Mine's done more than 21 k. in rain & shine, UK, Cont., rarely garaged and still going well ......
not too happy that the warranty will expire , and Ducati will not...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Aug-2003, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,855
Posted By belthead
Certainly an eye catcher and a bit different. I...

Certainly an eye catcher and a bit different. I think, I rather like it.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Aug-2003, 17:00
Replies: 9
Views: 3,352
Posted By belthead
Nope, do not think I did ... please re-send to...

Nope, do not think I did ...
please re-send to
rvetch@kingfishservices.com

Tnx
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2003, 16:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By belthead
The ST4S gets its heat blast coming up the Left...

The ST4S gets its heat blast coming up the Left hand calf , and by crikey ! , its hot . Seems to be from the x/horst.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Aug-2003, 16:46
Replies: 29
Views: 7,161
Posted By belthead
adamH - yep, would be interesting to know what...

adamH -

yep, would be interesting to know what the Italian's provide for cush-comfort
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Aug-2003, 10:18
Replies: 9
Views: 3,352
Posted By belthead
Kind offer & thank you. A bloke nearby has...

Kind offer & thank you. A bloke nearby has got one , and will assist me if needs be. Have fun at S'stone.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Aug-2003, 18:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,647
Posted By belthead
Go on , give us a clue......

Go on , give us a clue......
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Aug-2003, 10:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,352
Posted By belthead
But not quite sure how to do without a chain...

But not quite sure how to do without a chain splitter, angle grinder , etc.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Aug-2003, 19:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
Posted By belthead
Thanks, mate - that's brill & will...

Thanks, mate - that's brill
& will order new Renthal cogs & Tsubaki chain for the weekend from B&C.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Aug-2003, 14:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
Posted By belthead
How many links

Does anyone know how many links the ST4S chain should be with 14/15 FR. sprock and
standard rear ?

is it 102 , can anyone confirm ?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Aug-2003, 14:27
Replies: 9
Views: 3,352
Posted By belthead
If one goes the Renthal cogs & Tsubaki chain...

If one goes the Renthal cogs & Tsubaki chain route and pays £130 for top quality for the lot, via the B&C www.site how does one get them fitted , by someone to fit something they have not...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Jul-2003, 19:06
Replies: 9
Views: 3,352
Posted By belthead
Sprockets & chain

What is the conventional wisdom on sprocket & chain renewal ? I have got a OEM Ducati 14 tooth FR, and standard rear, and in 2-3000 miles, after some 20,000 miles in all ( not bad with a Scottoiler...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Jul-2003, 18:40
Replies: 24
Views: 25,712
Posted By belthead
Hate you I do at £150 a pair !!!! Enjoy them and...

Hate you I do at £150 a pair !!!!
Enjoy them and I will remain vaguely green.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Jul-2003, 18:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,080
Posted By belthead
Been well chuffed with O10's FR and RR on my...

Been well chuffed with O10's FR and RR on my ST4s . Wear has been approx 4 k. and very good in the wet. But yoiu have probably seen all the threads recommending 'stones.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jul-2003, 18:15
Replies: 24
Views: 25,712
Posted By belthead
Monty - Last year , from the look at the old...

Monty -

Last year , from the look at the old msg. board threads - you were looking at some £1250 all in, with new ECU etc.

Now that the ecu is being set by the dealer , what did you go for, what...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jul-2003, 18:11
Replies: 4
Views: 3,266
Posted By belthead
Ho, Daveh - If you can email to the email add....

Ho, Daveh -

If you can email to the email add. on this profile that would be 'brill.

Not sure I can assist with posting to the site tho'.

Spanners easier on the brain that web complexities.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jul-2003, 16:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,895
Posted By belthead
and mine does not line up either.......... and...

and mine does not line up either..........
and seems to make no difference to
nought
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jul-2003, 18:28
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By belthead
Photos would be interesting to see.

Photos would be interesting to see.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jul-2003, 18:26
Replies: 24
Views: 25,712
Posted By belthead
From the site looks like they are Euro 347 a...

From the site looks like they are Euro 347 a pair, but what's the story with the rockwool inserts being replaced every 4000 km. ?
Photos would be good to see.
Are you pleased that you bought them ?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Jul-2003, 16:20
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By belthead
And many thanks to Rushjob's mates at GP in...

And many thanks to Rushjob's mates at GP in Wales who have the very unit at £90 + vat, so cheque is on the way.
Over & out.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Jul-2003, 16:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By belthead
Looks a good piece of kit, but at $450 PLUS...

Looks a good piece of kit, but at $450
PLUS $100 to slosh some paint on, it rather steep, added to which VAT, del. , etc. , but thanks for pointing it out ......
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jul-2003, 18:55
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By belthead
Brill, I will do that............

Brill, I will do that............
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jul-2003, 11:51
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By belthead
Headlamp glass

OK, so the gents at Snell's have quoted me £275= , for the headlamp assy. on the
4 s. which is a HUGE amount for a piece of glass, which is the only bit affected, with a 10 p. size defect ,...
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