Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Apr-2015, 15:16 |
Replies: 0 Views: 5,096 No charge lamp I broke down a couple of days ago the engine lost power then died, a quick roadside check proved the battery was flat. So far I have only had time to remove the fairing and recharge the battery, I... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Mar-2015, 15:08 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Mar-2015, 15:41 |
Replies: 2 Views: 5,478 Rear brake master cylinder The rear brake is dragging due to the master cylinder piston not returning fully, I thought at firts it may be the caliper pistons but on checking I find that the brake pedal is staying down under... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jan-2015, 11:28 |
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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Dec-2014, 13:44 |
Replies: 2 Views: 3,113 Changing fuel filter What is the percieved wisdom for removing the fuel filter from the tank........filler cap removed and grub screws slackened off, what is the best way to remove the fuel filler plate without damaging... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Dec-2014, 11:37 |
Replies: 0 Views: 2,015 Engine seized? I have put my 750ss on the bench today to start the re-commisioning work....the bike has been in my workshop without turning a wheel for about 6 years due to business commitments but now I have time... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Dec-2014, 10:29 |
Replies: 7 Views: 9,435 Yes Frank I found exactly the same as you,... Yes Frank I found exactly the same as you, especially the hose clip at the bottom of the rad that was almost rusted through, so I also changed any other clips that were not stainless, at 40 cents a... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Dec-2014, 18:18 |
Replies: 7 Views: 9,435 The workshop manual states that to drain the... The workshop manual states that to drain the system it should be on the side stand which I did, the are 2 drain points the larger one on the pump body and a smaller one underneath on the forward... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Dec-2014, 16:45 |
Replies: 7 Views: 9,435 I have tried sweezing the hoses and this did... I have tried sweezing the hoses and this did have some effect, but I have only been able to get a fraction over 2 litres into the system, which means I am 1.5 litres short of filling the... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Dec-2014, 18:02 |
Replies: 7 Views: 9,435 Changing Coolant I am getting the ST2 ready for the road after an extended lay up, I have changed the oil and filter plus new belts, so the next task is replacing the coolant, I have drained down and have got to... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Oct-2004, 17:11 |
Replies: 3 Views: 1,902 My RH indicator has a broken lug. I fixed it by... My RH indicator has a broken lug. I fixed it by making up a strip of thin aluminium drilling a hole at each end and used a piece of self adhesive foam under the strip to cushion it and to apply light... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Oct-2004, 18:31 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,225 Is it the reg/rec ? While out on the bike the charging light came on, yep the dreaded Reg/Rec problem, or is it? checking around I found that the plug on the alternator leads was burnt. Plug replaced with more... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Jun-2004, 20:52 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2004, 12:10 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,635 Some thing went awry with my post so here it is... Some thing went awry with my post so here it is again: Does anyone have any info regarding the compatibility betwwen Ducati luggage and Givi, I ask this because i saw an ST with Ducati panniers and... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2004, 11:58 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2004, 11:38 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2004, 11:32 |
Replies: 8 Views: 2,615 My Old (97) ST2 has a clear outer lenses, I... My Old (97) ST2 has a clear outer lenses, I thought they were all the same, havent seen an ST with amber outer lens ........YET, probably see one in a few minutes if I go and standoutside;) |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-May-2004, 15:49 |
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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 28-May-2004, 15:46 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,450 I dont know about the availability of the seal... I dont know about the availability of the seal kits, but those mastercylinders were still being fitted in 97 I have a 97 750ss and a 97 ST2 both have the same style master cylinder as yours. does he... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-May-2004, 19:23 |
Replies: 4 Views: 3,075 Mine is a 97 too and started playing up last... Mine is a 97 too and started playing up last week, so itīs going in to be FIXED i.e. changing the alternator and regulator/rectifier for 3 phase jobbies. the two phase puts all the current through... |
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 24-May-2004, 18:08 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,532 Thanks KB, I noticed that KLV1000 seemed to... Thanks KB, I noticed that KLV1000 seemed to vibrate through the frame, which my ST2 doesnīt . I suppose I expected a newer design engine to be better than my old ST unit, and you are right about the... |
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 17-May-2004, 15:45 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,532 MS as a working bike? I am thinking of relegating my ST2 to spare bike status and am considering a big trailie as my work bike. The question I am asking is: what is the MS like with regard to working hard, I am biased... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Apr-2004, 15:02 |
Replies: 3 Views: 2,251 It's seems odd that the bolts should bottom... It's seems odd that the bolts should bottom out (if they are original) however the quick fix would be to put a washer under the bolt head to stop them bottoming, you could use spring washers ( a... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 17:16 |
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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 22-Apr-2004, 17:01 |
Replies: 18 Views: 3,588 Hi Frank my 750 is a 97 model although it was... Hi Frank my 750 is a 97 model although it was registered in 98, I call it a 97 to save confusion with the SSie if i need to get parts Cor wot appened to your bike it's gorn all grey....how slow... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Apr-2004, 11:13 |
Replies: 18 Views: 3,588 Are you sure it's the coils? i had a similar... Are you sure it's the coils? i had a similar problem a while back with my 750, it was always wetting the plugs and would go onto one cylinder for no apparent reason, pop the plugs out dry them... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Apr-2004, 14:05 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,413 Hi Nik, Welcome aboard, with regard to your... Hi Nik, Welcome aboard, with regard to your probs... I am not sure how the wiring loom is set up on your bike (my SS is a 97 carb job) but I suspect it may be similar to the setup on my ST2. I have... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 19-Apr-2004, 14:05 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,413 Hi Nik, Welcome aboard, with regard to your... Hi Nik, Welcome aboard, with regard to your probs... I am not sure how the wiring loom is set up on your bike (my SS is a 97 carb job) but I suspect it may be similar to the setup on my ST2. I have... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 12-Apr-2004, 16:03 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Apr-2004, 15:58 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,227 Good stuff. I was a bit dubious about undoing... Good stuff. I was a bit dubious about undoing the hose, I will ondo the shock and thread the remote through the frame. I feel a trip to the supermarket coming on for a Red Bull. at least it will... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Apr-2004, 10:52 |
Replies: 10 Views: 3,227 ST2 rear shock... I have a pair of Motobags which fit in the rear pods, but on the ST2 in the R/H pod lives the remote shock reservior. Is it possible to reposition this ( like on the ST4) and make a bracket to fix to... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Apr-2004, 19:42 |
Replies: 13 Views: 3,769 not too sure about the battery code but the... not too sure about the battery code but the normal battery is a YB16 which means it is a 12volt 16 amp/hour battery. If your battery is not a 16amp job it may not have enough grunt to turn the... |
Forum: Classic 08-Apr-2004, 19:32 |
Replies: 0 Views: 2,623 Pre 1979 bikes wanted.... Anyone with a pre 79 bike who wants to take part in a Hill climb event (on closed public roads). As part of a big rally here in the North of Spain @ Colombres (only 50miles from Santander) u2u me... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Apr-2004, 17:23 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Mar-2004, 18:11 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Feb-2004, 17:06 |
Replies: 5 Views: 2,419 Hi Jools, Glad you like it, you ought to bring... Hi Jools, Glad you like it, you ought to bring it back to Spain just for old times sake, and bring Mrs Jools too. STs are just made for the roads here in the Picos de Europa. If you want to see... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Nov-2003, 17:51 |
Replies: 4 Views: 2,500 Hi Conor, You say when you tried to start the... Hi Conor, You say when you tried to start the bike all you got was a fizzle, did the engine try to turn over or was that it? If the engine did not turn over it sounds to me like you have a bad... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2003, 18:21 |
Replies: 1 Views: 2,187 Dealer Guide Updates I raised this subject some months back on in General messages and got not 1 response, I gave the name and address of a V twin specialist in the south of France, who was very helpful to me when i had... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2003, 18:05 |
Replies: 29 Views: 7,337 As always a good response from you Shazaam, I... As always a good response from you Shazaam, I agree about the weight and the leather is certainly good quality and hard wearing. I did check out artificial suede when I had to remodel the seat from... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Oct-2003, 15:12 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Jun-2003, 18:28 |
Replies: 1 Views: 2,751 Alternative drives Talking to a guy here today who raised the subject of the ST4 Cardan (thats what they call them here) the proposed ST shaftie, He says it wont be like a real Duke with a shaft drive, wot jer fink... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 17-Jun-2003, 13:58 |
Replies: 1 Views: 3,403 I have a dual seat and a SL seat unit for my 98... I have a dual seat and a SL seat unit for my 98 750ss (last of the carb jobbies) The sl seat is from an early type Mk1 I think, the mountings are not the same for the single seat and the dual seat.... |
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jun-2003, 17:50 |
Replies: 29 Views: 7,337 I find the seat on my ST2 quite comfy for long... I find the seat on my ST2 quite comfy for long trips but as we are all different sizes what is great for one can be literally a pain for someone else. I have heard good things about Corbin seats and... |
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-May-2003, 16:01 |
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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-May-2003, 20:23 |
Replies: 6 Views: 3,674 LCD display I have a problem with the LCD display, it goes through it's check routine and then the fuel read out shows empty ( 1 bar flashing) the fuel light also stays on. The fuel tank is full, I charged... |