Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748  19-Oct-2006, 22:03 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2006, 22:27 |
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| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 17-Jun-2006, 22:02 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 2,535 First fan on my 998S switches in at about 100...
First fan on my 998S switches in at about 100 degrees. It doesn’t bring the temperature down when you are in traffic but tends to hold it from rising fast. Max mine as gone to is 110 degrees.... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-May-2006, 23:25 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,584 I picked up my ST3 today. Full service, chain...
I picked up my ST3 today. Full service, chain etc. The attached is a picture of the broken valve spring, and more importantly the bit that broke off. It was found in the rocker. They changed all the... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Apr-2006, 21:30 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,584 I stand by all of Ariel’s comments. My ST3 has...
I stand by all of Ariel’s comments.
My ST3 has done 9,000 miles to date. It has proven to be most reliable, starts first thing every morning and even after two years is still a pleasure to ride. It... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2006, 16:15 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,297 Point noted Red Steve. I have had heavy misting...
Point noted Red Steve. I have had heavy misting during the winter. Looks like it is from the steam from the engine bay when riding in the wet that gets into the underside of the clocks. Will get mine... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2006, 13:57 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,584 Broken valve spring on ST3
My ST3 is in for its two year service at the moment. I have just received a phone call saying one of the valve springs has a piece broken off!!! This is one of the exhaust springs that was replaced... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 22:35 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,680 Thanks folks for the comments. Checked with...
Thanks folks for the comments.
Checked with dealer – full service history. Belts done 2000 miles ago. 1 year warranty, new tyres and chain. It is the standard 123bhp model and in excellent... |
| Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Feb-2006, 14:31 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,680 Test ride on a 998
I made a fatal error of taking a test ride on a 998 yesterday (first ride on the 9… series). 2002 model very clean, and in standard trim. It is a completely different riding experience to riding my... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2005, 11:49 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,633 Ariel, I had a good look at the breather hose...
Ariel,
I had a good look at the breather hose routes and lengths yesterday. I could find nothing wrong. However, given that there is a recall I would suggest dropping into your dealer just in case... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Oct-2005, 01:05 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Sep-2005, 14:41 |
| Replies: 15 Views: 4,139 Rumours are that there will be an ST3S model in...
Rumours are that there will be an ST3S model in the near future. I am looking forward to the option of ABS. I was considering trading my ST3 for an ST4S earlier this year, but as Ariel has pointed... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Jun-2005, 13:27 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,155 Red Steve, My ST3 had the valve springs done...
Red Steve,
My ST3 had the valve springs done last week. Tickover had become very rough and it needed choke until the temp got up to 65 degrees. Following the installation of the new springs it was... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Apr-2005, 20:34 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Jan-2005, 22:58 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 5,145 10000 Km or 6000 miles on an ST3
Ducati opened a new showroom in Dublin a couple of years ago. 2 lads in work bought monsters and both have had only minor problems. I stayed well away from the showroom as I knew what would happen.... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Jan-2005, 00:53 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,044 Cheers Henners, the bike is in for its 10k...
Cheers Henners,
the bike is in for its 10k service in a month. I will hold off and discuss with the mechanic. I had it out for a good blast this evening on dry roads and the handling was bang on.... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Jan-2005, 00:30 |
| Replies: 26 Views: 5,031 RBW, I have an ST3 for the last 8 months. Just...
RBW,
I have an ST3 for the last 8 months. Just going in for its 6k service in a couple of weeks. It takes about 1k to fully loosen up. Reliability has been 100% so far. Had it over in Scotland and... |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Jan-2005, 21:54 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,044 Chain guide markings on an ST£
Hi Folks,
Went to adjust the chain for the first time on my ST3 yesterday. The markings didn’t appear to match up on both sides of the swinging arm. Checked with a callipers and eventually settled... |
