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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Feb-2010, 18:17
Replies: 8
Views: 4,337
Posted By jeff st4s
the later ST3/4s ones went on the legs rather...

the later ST3/4s ones went on the legs rather than the top yoke, so at least you can use these and get some adjustability.

I've changed my yokes and fitted the above bars and have the original...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Apr-2009, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 2,244
Posted By jeff st4s
I've got one somewhere I think, what's your offer?

I've got one somewhere I think, what's your offer?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Dec-2006, 18:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By jeff st4s
I rode a few bikes at a weekend thing in Wales,...

I rode a few bikes at a weekend thing in Wales, went from 250-450 four strokes and some 250 2 strokes.
The big KTM was a handful on the technical stuff due to it's weight and the fact it was so keen...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Nov-2006, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,733
Posted By jeff st4s
http://www.badgeranodising.co.uk/colour.shtml I...

http://www.badgeranodising.co.uk/colour.shtml

I have not used these people in Birmingham, but did speak to them about something I was thinking of doing in the past, they seemed very reasonable and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Nov-2006, 13:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,040
Posted By jeff st4s
It depends on cost, since those Yank twin bulb...

It depends on cost, since those Yank twin bulb conversions use existing body work, I would assume you could get parts for in the future.
If you jumped ship and had a problem will you be able to get...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 21:07
Replies: 60
Views: 18,460
Posted By jeff st4s
It's called Italian attention to detail. I mean...

It's called Italian attention to detail.
I mean if they can't get the show/press bike perfect, what chance of a customers bike being spot on? :eek: :eek:
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 17:40
Replies: 22
Views: 7,006
Posted By jeff st4s
:lol: :lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Nov-2006, 16:41
Replies: 15
Views: 5,718
Posted By jeff st4s
It's not the wheels that's the concern, it's...

It's not the wheels that's the concern, it's those loverly BLUE slippers! :eek: :eek:
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Nov-2006, 12:55
Replies: 22
Views: 7,006
Posted By jeff st4s
The green colour is a bit lifeless.

The green colour is a bit lifeless.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Nov-2006, 09:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,124
Posted By jeff st4s
I cannot give advice on what dremmel to buy, send...

I cannot give advice on what dremmel to buy, send a link maybe.
I use Nouvag stuff, it's Dental equipment and OTT for you and at £2k is a bit steep as well for 1 job.
Those silicon impregnated burrs...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Nov-2006, 22:14
Replies: 6
Views: 3,124
Posted By jeff st4s
Maybe a bead or sandblaster? What about a dremel...

Maybe a bead or sandblaster?

What about a dremel sort of tool? With some rubberised burrs that are impregnated with abrasive material that can go from a course grain up to a mirror finish. I'm a...
Forum: 851 / 888 13-Nov-2006, 13:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,205
Posted By jeff st4s
Seems logical, running at higher rpm needs to get...

Seems logical, running at higher rpm needs to get rid of more hot gassses so bigger exhause system used, so if your not running the engine in that power band then a standard exhaust could be better...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 09-Nov-2006, 21:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,776
Posted By jeff st4s
I don't like the lights, they make the bike look...

I don't like the lights, they make the bike look like it's got bags under it's eyes, maybe they could have blended the cirlces into it's holes a bit smoother (I know it copies the RR).

I think the...
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Nov-2006, 19:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,826
Posted By jeff st4s
Have to say I agree, use GT85 on my mountain bike...

Have to say I agree, use GT85 on my mountain bike grips and works every time. :)

In the past have used ladies hairspray to fix and GT85 to remove them.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2006, 23:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,880
Posted By jeff st4s
ST4S Cans

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=170044224815

For sale on fleebay, less than 24hrs to go, selling in USA but will ship.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 22:50
Replies: 56
Views: 12,341
Posted By jeff st4s
Not sure about different lights, one of the more...

Not sure about different lights, one of the more knowledgeable boys may be able to help here.

When we were out on a night ride, when we got to a coffee stop, I switched my st4s lights on a Roy used...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 13:06
Replies: 56
Views: 12,341
Posted By jeff st4s
I think you missed the joke somewhere along the...

I think you missed the joke somewhere along the lines here.
I was saying if the ST boys started fighting about the number of valves it would be no better than the red/yellow divide. :)

Besides red...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 10:40
Replies: 56
Views: 12,341
Posted By jeff st4s
Maybe the 2 valve ones are not as smooth as the...

Maybe the 2 valve ones are not as smooth as the 4, I've never riden one, but I love my ST4S is all I can say.

Maybe change the bulbs for new ones, perhaps they are a the end of there life.

I got my...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 15:30
Replies: 56
Views: 12,341
Posted By jeff st4s
No, No, NO! :eek: :eek: Please don't starts...

No, No, NO! :eek: :eek:

Please don't starts fighting amonst ourselves, it's bad enough the red v's yellow brigade, but the intellectual elite fighting over who's ST is the best.

We ride the best...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 21:12
Replies: 56
Views: 12,341
Posted By jeff st4s
I've done 6000 miles since Feb on mine and had no...

I've done 6000 miles since Feb on mine and had no problems with blown bulbs, the lights are shite, check one of the ST threads about lights that one of the other guys stuck up taking you to a link...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2006, 21:39
Replies: 19
Views: 6,959
Posted By jeff st4s
That'll be good, as mine has to come in then! :D

That'll be good, as mine has to come in then! :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2006, 14:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,851
Posted By jeff st4s
:lol: :lol: Delete the thread before the boys...

:lol: :lol:

Delete the thread before the boys in blue see it. :D :D
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Oct-2006, 14:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,851
Posted By jeff st4s
Are they legal and why do you want one, nothing...

Are they legal and why do you want one, nothing to do with speed cameras is it?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2006, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,905
Posted By jeff st4s
Maybe suggest someone who has a big lathe to turn...

Maybe suggest someone who has a big lathe to turn off the bevel section to make a better fit, I'm sure there are some big boy engineers out there.
My watchmaking lathes are a bit small!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 15:06
Replies: 50
Views: 18,765
Posted By jeff st4s
Loved that record as a kid! :D

Loved that record as a kid! :D
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 14:14
Replies: 50
Views: 18,765
Posted By jeff st4s
So the pressure is on, you've got you hand full...

So the pressure is on, you've got you hand full of sweaty notes, what do you buy?
A 999 or a Harley, where is your heart really based?
Leather chaps or just leathers? :eek:

You can't hide behind...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 13:09
Replies: 50
Views: 18,765
Posted By jeff st4s
Like the time it was pictured in a petrol...

Like the time it was pictured in a petrol station, loads of time when the guy was away to take loads of photo's, what would happen if he came back an tried to stop you, beat you up!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Oct-2006, 13:04
Replies: 50
Views: 18,765
Posted By jeff st4s
With todays stage managed everything, who really...

With todays stage managed everything, who really knows how much of this is all for effect and promotion?




Went back and looked at the sign, so, see what I mean they want our attention and opinions!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Oct-2006, 08:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By jeff st4s
:eek: :eek: Mad Max meets some 70's Horror film...

:eek: :eek: Mad Max meets some 70's Horror film set, maybe I'm too old fashioned, but things like that should happen to 4 cylinders. :lol:
When someone has put as much lover and effort into a...
Forum: Tyres 20-Oct-2006, 17:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,917
Posted By jeff st4s
I was told to ask for steve and tell him your a...

I was told to ask for steve and tell him your a DSC member and you get 10% disc. :)
I need some for my sweedish car. :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Oct-2006, 20:36
Replies: 0
Views: 1,402
Posted By jeff st4s
Enduro Italy with Ducati bikes

Just something you may be interested in, I'm off to do Enduro Africa in 5 weeks, but this may look less dangerous as no risk of been eaten by wild animals.

Jeff



Hello enduros...

Just to let you...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Oct-2006, 21:40
Replies: 20
Views: 4,051
Posted By jeff st4s
I've riden through the winter at 6am M25 wearing...

I've riden through the winter at 6am M25 wearing Hein Gerricke Master 4's with no lining in them, warm, waterproof and comfortable.
I now use Rukka stuff which is a bit more expensive, so it depends...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 14:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeff st4s
That's what I found out, the 4 stroke was the...

That's what I found out, the 4 stroke was the first bike I road and was comfortable and quick enough, a guy was following on a 250 stroke but could not keep up in the bends, which I can only assume...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 14:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeff st4s
After the weekend I sort of now know what to...

After the weekend I sort of now know what to expect when the bike is sliding around when we are on the loose stuff.
I was on a race prepared 200 KTM it was outrageous, I swapped it with this kid who...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 11:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeff st4s
The last one of the muddy lane was more like...

The last one of the muddy lane was more like it.
We were in this private wood that was also used for the Welsh/UK Enduro championship events with some savage decents, that we stayed away from!
We...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 11:53
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeff st4s
Fortunately I only had 2 offs, they were the...

Fortunately I only had 2 offs, they were the commedy slow speed ones, front wheel dug in and stopped the bike then fell off into a bush. :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Oct-2006, 11:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeff st4s
Popped my offroad cherry at the weekend

As part of my Enduro Africa trip I'm doing this November, we were sent along to LLandovery in Wales to meet up with some guys who are doing next years event for a bit of basic offroad training.
The...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Sep-2006, 20:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By jeff st4s
Just contacted a mate as regards what laquer he...

Just contacted a mate as regards what laquer he would use, he restores old clocks so he uses stuff to keep polished brass shiny, so pass on info when I get it.

Unless they were anodised, whatever...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 21-Sep-2006, 17:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By jeff st4s
:lol: :lol: :lol: But if we let our guard down,...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

But if we let our guard down, then it will be s**t this and s**t that, before we know it we will be floating in a verbal sea of tu*ds.
No, no, no we are not grown up enough not to...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Sep-2006, 22:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,749
Posted By jeff st4s
Yes I've been there in the past and they are...

Yes I've been there in the past and they are pretty relaxed about it.
With my BMW, Remus and no baffles, was not an issue.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 15:47
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
I believe first to do ceramic cases, if you like...

I believe first to do ceramic cases, if you like that sort of thing, nothing special inside though, all part of the swatch group and we know what the make.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 15:46
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
As I said hard to get models, stuff like sea...

As I said hard to get models, stuff like sea dweller, chrono's and the like.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 00:12
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
You were lucky to get 60% If you can get 85-90%...

You were lucky to get 60%

If you can get 85-90% your doing well.
Hard to find models or ones with long waiting lists hold there value well, but the mass market ones not that much.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 00:09
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
old ones are better made than newer ones, don't...

old ones are better made than newer ones, don't think yours will be around in 20 years never mind nearly 50.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 22:57
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
I've always got time to give you lot some...

I've always got time to give you lot some abuse.
:D :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 21:06
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
Older IWC are really well made and solid, new...

Older IWC are really well made and solid, new ones not so sure about.
Mk 10 manual is good 50's - 60's manual.
Mk 11 fantastic automatic 60's - 70's.
Without checking my dates don't fully quote...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 11:07
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
Nice looking bike mate! Oh sorry yes, Tasser?...

Nice looking bike mate!
Oh sorry yes, Tasser?
Modern watches are cr*p, as long as you can accept they are fashion statement and lifestyle product, you buy them because you like the look and not...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 04:12
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
With sealed waterproof style cases like Rolex,...

With sealed waterproof style cases like Rolex, this helps stop the olis from drying out so therefore a 5 year stretch is ok.
Because of the strength of a mainspring, they will keep going when the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 00:31
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
If he was Rolex trained he would have to have all...

If he was Rolex trained he would have to have all waterproofing equipment, they would not supply any watch material if he could not do the same job as they would.
All independant watchmakers complain...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Sep-2006, 00:26
Replies: 48
Views: 10,776
Posted By jeff st4s
Without sounding harsh, if you cannot afford to...

Without sounding harsh, if you cannot afford to pay dealer prices you cannot afford to own it.
Would you let mickey mouse work on you Ducati?
I now they charge more but if you get a good watchmaker...
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