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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Feb-2006, 20:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,325
Posted By Dunks
My digital display only has half the letters...

My digital display only has half the letters showing.. like someone cut them up and threw the bottom half away... very annoying, but apart from the temperature display I rarely look at it!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Nov-2005, 11:13
Replies: 28
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
I did the Bike Safe course yesterday. Great fun...

I did the Bike Safe course yesterday. Great fun and I learned a lot. It was very refreshing to talk to the Police riders and hear their views on the speed limits. To be honest, we rarely rode at...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 20:13
Replies: 21
Views: 3,676
Posted By Dunks
Glyn.. that made me laugh out loud.. thanks for...

Glyn.. that made me laugh out loud.. thanks for that! :lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 19:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,676
Posted By Dunks
I know we all want an easy life and a piece of...

I know we all want an easy life and a piece of paper, but I was rather surprised at how quickly the guy did it. The bike looks immaculate (even in the rain!) so maybe he was happy to just give it a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 16:37
Replies: 21
Views: 3,676
Posted By Dunks
MOT test - what a joke that is!!

I had to take the bike for the MOT today. Not only was it raining really hard (sideways?!?) the MOT place is down a partially flooded countrylane. The bike had to go through water about 3 inches...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Oct-2005, 22:13
Replies: 28
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
I just got a call today from the local Kent...

I just got a call today from the local Kent Police bikesafe people who run it out of The Warren (West Wickham area). They had a space available for this coming Sunday so I shall do that.

Thanks...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Oct-2005, 10:24
Replies: 28
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
I looked at the bikesafe web site. The Kent...

I looked at the bikesafe web site. The Kent Police courses are all done now for the year so I sent the form in to notify me of the 2006 dates. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Oct-2005, 10:20
Replies: 28
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
What is the bhc? I don't want to kill myself,...

What is the bhc? I don't want to kill myself, but I do want to learn to ride! The Police course sounds good, but won't that trying to discourage me to ride quickly round corners??

I think...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Oct-2005, 23:19
Replies: 28
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
learning to ride fast, but safely

This might be a daft question.. but here goes...

I've had my ST2 for a year now.. thanks to you guys for your knowledge and encouragement before buying it. I love it and have done about 3500 miles...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Oct-2005, 23:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,167
Posted By Dunks
That is really good.. thanks guys.

That is really good.. thanks guys.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Oct-2005, 16:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,167
Posted By Dunks
Parking up for the winter?

Any thoughts on this.. ?

I'm going to park the ST2 up for this winter. The bike has an alarm and immobiliser fitted. Should I just let the battery run it flat, or is it ok to leave it on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Sep-2005, 09:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,800
Posted By Dunks
Thanks guys.. very informative!

Thanks guys.. very informative!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Sep-2005, 23:31
Replies: 15
Views: 4,151
Posted By Dunks
So.. if this happens, are you saying this will...

So.. if this happens, are you saying this will be good or bad for prices? I have an ST2 which I only bought last Oct/Nov. I've done over 3000 miles on it and am thrilled to bits. It is a superb...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Sep-2005, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,800
Posted By Dunks
wet or dry clutch??

Can someone explain in simple language what the difference is between a wet and dry clutch? My ST2 has a dry clutch, but I don't know what that means. In terms of performance, what is the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Aug-2005, 08:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,348
Posted By Dunks
What does the replacement chip to do for the...

What does the replacement chip to do for the bikes performance?

Just curious...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2005, 09:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,170
Posted By Dunks
Well done! You b@stard though for well beating...

Well done! You b@stard though for well beating my 500 miles! :P That is now quite a challenge to set someone...........!!

This is another good recommendation for the crusing ability of the ST. ...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Jun-2005, 15:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By Dunks
What units is that temp in? My ST2 runs...

What units is that temp in? My ST2 runs regularly at 150-160 but on a hot day will reach 180-190.. again, I have no idea what units this is. Even so, I haven't experienced the problem but your...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-May-2005, 10:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,526
Posted By Dunks
There goes the neighbourhood....! And wait...

There goes the neighbourhood....! And wait until your biker mates come round for a summer bbq and there are loads of bikes in the road...

How many Christmas cards will you be expecting from the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-May-2005, 08:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,526
Posted By Dunks
I got a bit carried away with the revving bit...!...

I got a bit carried away with the revving bit...! Lucky I never blew the engine up... are they protected with some kind of cut-out in the engine management system to prevent damage?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-May-2005, 21:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,526
Posted By Dunks
How loud is yours?

Here's a fun game for all the family...

I happened to be at a school demonstration project on noise.. lots of high tech equipment available to demonstrate to kids about noise, hearing damage,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Apr-2005, 22:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,019
Posted By Dunks
So.. how money do these seats go for?

So.. how money do these seats go for?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2005, 20:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,591
Posted By Dunks
So.. you know about the Slipperman?? :cool:

So.. you know about the Slipperman?? :cool:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2005, 08:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,591
Posted By Dunks
500 miles yesterday!

I did close to 500 miles yesterday (492 to be exact!) on my ST2. Got absolutely frozen coming home in the early hours of the morning and had to stop 4 times simply to warm my hands and feet up! ...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Apr-2005, 20:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,446
Posted By Dunks
Glad to see that you're out.. ermm.. I mean...

Glad to see that you're out.. ermm.. I mean back...!
:sing:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Mar-2005, 10:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,715
Posted By Dunks
Welcome to the world of ST's George. I'm a...

Welcome to the world of ST's George. I'm a relative newcomer to this myself, having only got my ST2 in November (see previous posts on First Time ST). The guys on here are extremely knowledgeable...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2005, 21:58
Replies: 7
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
OMG! Really...?? What kind of design is that??...

OMG! Really...?? What kind of design is that?? Good grief.. oh well.. at least I know.. thanks guys!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2005, 20:12
Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Posted By Dunks
An update... I have replaced the starter...

An update...

I have replaced the starter solenoid and it still won't start!! argh! Called the AA man again.. a different guy this time.. through a process of elimination he has now identified a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Mar-2005, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 4,478
Posted By Dunks
ST2 - top fairing removal?

How does the top fairing come off? I have taken the bottom fairing off and undone all the bolts for the top but it is still rigid in place. Does the entire screen fairing need to come off too? ...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Mar-2005, 21:28
Replies: 11
Views: 3,358
Posted By Dunks
I'll probably take some of this off your hands. ...

I'll probably take some of this off your hands. Can you email your phone number to dp1901@yahoo.co.uk and I'll call you to have a chat.

cheers.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2005, 15:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Posted By Dunks
It is definitely the starter solenoid. The AA...

It is definitely the starter solenoid. The AA man did everything to eliminate every other possible cause and each time it was the solenoid that caused the problem. By by-passing it the engine...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2005, 13:51
Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Posted By Dunks
Have given up.. feel frustrated! I have called...

Have given up.. feel frustrated! I have called the AA in desperation... will see if the patrolman can get the baby going... will let you know...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2005, 13:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Posted By Dunks
I looked back through some previous messages and...

I looked back through some previous messages and it seems that someone else had the same problem... the suggestion was to short it out with a big spanner. So.. I did this... it sparked, clicked...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2005, 13:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,489
Posted By Dunks
ST2 won\'t start.. help?!

My lovely ST2 is being a precious and refusing to start.. it won't get as far as turning over. I spoke to Pro-Twins on the phone and described what happens and they said this was a common problem. ...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 05-Jan-2005, 23:37
Replies: 26
Views: 23,545
Posted By Dunks
I had my disc nicked too.. I think it was in the...

I had my disc nicked too.. I think it was in the Bristol area.. not exactly sure. B*stards.... :flame:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Nov-2004, 23:13
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
I f*cking LOVE my ST2!! Just wanted to share...

I f*cking LOVE my ST2!!

Just wanted to share this with you like-minded people who gave me the encouragement to buy her in the first place. It is an awesome bike and is every bit as good and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Nov-2004, 21:42
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
So.. I've done about 600 miles on the ST2 in the...

So.. I've done about 600 miles on the ST2 in the few days that I've had her.. that includes a blast up the 'mad mile' near Croydon where I hit 100 with a friend on the back too! It is an amazing...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Nov-2004, 08:30
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
Thanks for the tip... I'll check it out... So.....

Thanks for the tip... I'll check it out...

So.. I've got myself a black (December 1997) ST2, with panniers and full service history. Immaculate and rides like a dream. 9200 on the clock for...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Nov-2004, 01:17
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
I bought it..! :sing: Flipping amazing bike.. ...

I bought it..! :sing:

Flipping amazing bike.. am very tired now and will write another message in the morning.. have just ridden back home 250 miles... just need to learn how to ride it properly...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Nov-2004, 21:41
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
Thanks Lizzie.. sounds great... except that if I...

Thanks Lizzie.. sounds great... except that if I buy the bike I won't be home until Sunday evening.. how often do they meet?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Nov-2004, 16:58
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
I'm in Orpington, junction 4 on the M25. Box...

I'm in Orpington, junction 4 on the M25. Box Hill is about an hour from me.. although probably a bit less on the bike!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2004, 21:30
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
So.. I've done all my homework.. I've spoken to...

So.. I've done all my homework.. I've spoken to the guys at Pro-Twins, done the HPI check on the bike and everything looks good. Chances are that I shall buy it...

What next...? Any of you guys...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2004, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,047
Posted By Dunks
yeh.. thought as much.. so those kits for £40...

yeh.. thought as much.. so those kits for £40 on ebay are probably going to be no good then?

I'm very excited about the ST2.. it looks a beauty.. if all goes well I shall get it at the weekend......
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2004, 23:59
Replies: 11
Views: 3,047
Posted By Dunks
Bike two way radios??

I may well be getting my ST2 this weekend.. will let you know! I will then be looking to get some two way walkie-talkie radios.. any suggestions or experiences? When I did my training my...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 01-Nov-2004, 23:02
Replies: 64
Views: 22,615
Posted By Dunks
Well.. it worked for me! I faxed every number...

Well.. it worked for me!

I faxed every number on the list.. got about 10 quotes from it, mostly competitive but some just plain silly like £1200!! I went for Laxtons at £650 fully comp on an ST2...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 27-Oct-2004, 23:02
Replies: 64
Views: 22,615
Posted By Dunks
Well.. no idea if this will work, but I am right...

Well.. no idea if this will work, but I am right now faxing my form to those companies.. worth a try.. I'll let you know what happens...!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Oct-2004, 18:46
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
ok... ok.. you got me convinced.. its the ST2...

ok... ok.. you got me convinced.. its the ST2 then.. I know nothing about the mechanicals of bikes and it sounds like I would reply on the boys at Pro-Twins to look after it for me... I'm going to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Oct-2004, 13:36
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
Is there much difference for servicing costs...

Is there much difference for servicing costs then? I mean.. is it significant?

Only reason for asking is that this conversation and the enthusiasm for the ST2 has made me look for one.. I am...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Oct-2004, 09:59
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
If there was a straight opportunity to get either...

If there was a straight opportunity to get either an ST2 or an ST4, which should I go for? This assumes they are comparable money etc....

Thanks!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2004, 23:49
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
What difference do each of these things make? ...

What difference do each of these things make? Please excuse my ignorance!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2004, 19:48
Replies: 65
Views: 16,992
Posted By Dunks
Blimey.. now you've me all fired up and ready to...

Blimey.. now you've me all fired up and ready to spend some cash...!

Thanks guys..
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