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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Jan-2013, 21:04
Replies: 5
Views: 8,272
Posted By John W
You might still be able to order new pannier...

You might still be able to order new pannier sets. I think they are the same as those used on the monsters too.
If not its good old ebay and keep an eye on the forums.

I had an ST4S ABS for 6 years,...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jan-2013, 20:17
Replies: 3
Views: 2,541
Posted By John W
I used to use them on my 998 and ST4S. They were...

I used to use them on my 998 and ST4S. They were great.
No excessive disc wear, or any slower warm up period, just great grip from the off. They do wear a bit quicker than a harder pad though,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-Jan-2013, 20:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,236
Posted By John W
Hi Simon, I used to use Carbon Loraine, but my...

Hi Simon,

I used to use Carbon Loraine, but my local shop stocks Bendix now instead.
either will be fine, and are miles better than the Ducati pads.

See you Sunday :)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Dec-2012, 13:06
Replies: 5
Views: 5,156
Posted By John W
Hi Robert, There is only one fuse for the...

Hi Robert,
There is only one fuse for the indicators, and one flasher relay. It therefore has to be the switch or something down line from that.
I would therefore start with the handlebar switch and...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Dec-2012, 11:28
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
Ok, so now I have the answer. Section of top...

Ok, so now I have the answer.

Section of top ring missing, along with a chunk of the crown of the piston, and the obvious aftermath of these bits being eaten by the engine.
so it has a scored...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2012, 22:56
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
I have just been emailed the figures so posting...

I have just been emailed the figures so posting them here so others know the answer.

Compression Ratio: 11.5±0.5:1

Engine cylinder compression measured with DDS instrument:
Standard value = 11...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2012, 22:32
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
Just seen your reply, thanks for the further...

Just seen your reply, thanks for the further thoughts and I agree, that would have been my next step. Its in the hands of the dealers now though.

I can't explain the rattling noise that I thought...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2012, 22:26
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
To explain, back in June whilst on a trip in...

To explain, back in June whilst on a trip in France I had a major mechanical engine noise that at the time I thought was a broken cam follower (it was very top endy). I stopped, but was in the middle...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2012, 22:07
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
Thanks for the reply Ghost. Yeah i know how to...

Thanks for the reply Ghost.

Yeah i know how to take the readings, and have already had my local independent do so.
I thought 165psi was acceptable, but wanted to know what they should actually be,...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Dec-2012, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 10,230
Posted By John W
Technical question about the MTS 1200 engine

Hi all,

1) what is the compression (in psi or bar) expected to be ?

2) what is the minimum it is allowed to be ?

3) if one cylinder is down a bit with respect to the other, how different can they...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 15-Jul-2012, 23:55
Replies: 29
Views: 7,932
Posted By John W
Glad to see you guys had fun (wish I was...

Glad to see you guys had fun (wish I was there).

I didn't go this year for two reasons:
1) I had work commitments that were not possible to change with the client,
2) if I could have changed them, I...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 12-Jun-2012, 23:54
Replies: 6
Views: 3,499
Posted By John W
Hey Ben, hope all is well mate. Nice bike choice...

Hey Ben,

hope all is well mate. Nice bike choice - work must be good !

I hadn't connected your id with your old one of ben998, until now ;)
It looks like you didn't remain without a bike for too...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 20-Mar-2012, 00:11
Replies: 30
Views: 6,492
Posted By John W
p4 calipers is the way forward Simon. Look on...

p4 calipers is the way forward Simon.

Look on ebay, as they come up quite often.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 18-Jan-2012, 23:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,081
Posted By John W
I did both high and low beam on my ST4S and they...

I did both high and low beam on my ST4S and they worked perfectly.
I brought my kit from autolamps-online, and wrote fitting instructions too.

They aren't cheap from them, but the owner worked for...
Forum: Panigale: V4 / V2 / 1299 / 1199 / 959 / 899 07-Nov-2011, 23:48
Replies: 12
Views: 4,915
Posted By John W
23 and a half K ?!?! Not Bad ?!?!? Chris, got...

23 and a half K ?!?!
Not Bad ?!?!?

Chris, got any jobs going at your place ? :p ;)

It does look nice, but way too rich for me.
Even the base bike at 15k is at least 3k too much imo.

Still, time...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 19-Oct-2011, 22:08
Replies: 9
Views: 8,617
Posted By John W
feel for you guys. here is a suggestion that...

feel for you guys.

here is a suggestion that might possibly save you a bit of dosh.
go buy yourself a cheap old classic bike, join the vintage motorcycle club, and insure all your bikes (old and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-Aug-2011, 12:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,923
Posted By John W
wouldn' it be simpler to fit 996 (i.e. ST4S)...

wouldn' it be simpler to fit 996 (i.e. ST4S) barrels and heads ?

I'm not sure if they fit the ST3 crankcases, but they must be pretty close.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Jun-2011, 00:35
Replies: 33
Views: 3,979
Posted By John W
when you swapped the coils, did you try swapping...

when you swapped the coils, did you try swapping the plug leads too ? (that assumes the will fit)

I had the same symptoms on my 998 when the front plug lead went bad.
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 08-Jun-2011, 01:13
Replies: 31
Views: 9,620
Posted By John W
try logging out and back in again. It probably...

try logging out and back in again.
It probably means your cookie is screwed up and it can't find any posts since what it thinks is your last visit.

If it isn't that it is probably a browser issue as...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 09-May-2011, 21:42
Replies: 5
Views: 3,591
Posted By John W
b0110x b0110x b0110x, only just seen this, too...

b0110x b0110x b0110x,
only just seen this, too late :(

Hope it was a good evening.
Forum: Rideouts, Meets and other Events 05-May-2011, 14:38
Replies: 51
Views: 12,926
Posted By John W
Ray, they probably are if the alternatives are...

Ray,
they probably are if the alternatives are significantly cheaper with more track time.

I do agree that dates should be announced, even if provisional. Otherwise us lot have no idea something is...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 07-Apr-2011, 13:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Posted By John W
Not wishing to confuse things, but in the picture...

Not wishing to confuse things, but in the picture above there is 10mm from the work surface to the lower edge of the disc, so surely the discs have a 10mm offset ?

I guess that begs the question,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Feb-2011, 14:10
Replies: 14
Views: 4,101
Posted By John W
I was at a presentation a week or two back where...

I was at a presentation a week or two back where a member of the Ducati race team gave an overview of all this technology. He also talked about the problem witrh tyre to front head clearance.

the...
Forum: Alarms and Related Security 27-Jan-2011, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 8,673
Posted By John W
I've had two meta alarms and a number of datatool...

I've had two meta alarms and a number of datatool alarms over the last 10 or so years.

My preference is for the datatool ones. They work for longer before failing in my experience.

Both meta...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Jan-2011, 09:04
Replies: 20
Views: 4,285
Posted By John W
almost certainly the 6 way is the same. One of...

almost certainly the 6 way is the same. One of the tell-tale signs is the rib down the side of the connecting part of the connector (the bit that pushes into the mating half, if that makes...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2011, 22:30
Replies: 20
Views: 4,285
Posted By John W
Col, can you post a picture of the end of the...

Col,

can you post a picture of the end of the connector please.
I need to see if it has round, flat, or square pins. Also, is that the socket end or the plug end.

It looks like a Delphi connector...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 12-Jan-2011, 13:41
Replies: 20
Views: 4,285
Posted By John W
Col, amp doesn't make this connector in a 10...

Col,
amp doesn't make this connector in a 10 way...

I've looked at their catalogue and they only go up to 6 way.
Are you sure it is an superseal variety, and not something different...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 11-Jan-2011, 22:36
Replies: 22
Views: 5,021
Posted By John W
If you guys do decide to have an informal...

If you guys do decide to have an informal gathering at Cadwell, please let the rest of us know. Even if its not an official DSC day it would be nice if we could all descend on the same track day...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 04-Jan-2011, 13:19
Replies: 7
Views: 7,550
Posted By John W
What Monty said. For those looking to buy the...

What Monty said.

For those looking to buy the touring version, Some report the stand arm being too long and rubbing on their heel. No big deal, and to be modified on the 2011 models.
Also the...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 01-Jul-2010, 14:30
Replies: 80
Views: 530,740
Posted By John W
holy cr@p, this is a thread from over 4 years...

holy cr@p, this is a thread from over 4 years ago...

did you have a nice long sleep rossco :lol:
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 30-Jun-2010, 15:00
Replies: 17
Views: 6,288
Posted By John W
I think that needs to become the photo of the...

I think that needs to become the photo of the month :lol:
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jun-2010, 16:38
Replies: 61
Views: 20,539
Posted By John W
Panic over, I've found a spare room now, so will...

Panic over, I've found a spare room now, so will have a comfy bed (I hope) to sleep in after all :cool:

I wouldn't mind camping if I was coming by car, but riding up there and having nowhere else...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 17-Jun-2010, 15:05
Replies: 61
Views: 20,539
Posted By John W
well the best laid plans and all that. Having...

well the best laid plans and all that.

Having spoken with the splash and asked about a room a while back, I didn't book at the time as I didnt have my credit card with me.
Just rang them and they...
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 03-Jun-2010, 14:33
Replies: 68
Views: 39,431
Posted By John W
Given the overwhelming level of responses I think...

Given the overwhelming level of responses I think you might be right :p
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 02-Jun-2010, 23:54
Replies: 68
Views: 39,431
Posted By John W
Hi All, is anyone else staying at the Royal Oak...

Hi All,
is anyone else staying at the Royal Oak Splash ?

I've not had chance to sort out transport and am running out of time (we are away the week before too), so its looking like I'll ride up and...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 24-May-2010, 23:57
Replies: 61
Views: 20,539
Posted By John W
I was sat here thinking holy cr@p what have I...

I was sat here thinking holy cr@p what have I done.
Then the wife chirped up and pointed out I won't be going as fast as they were :rolleyes:

Is it possible to fit stabilisers to a multistrada...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2010, 20:39
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By John W
Yep, PR2s will be just fine. Pilot Powers are...

Yep, PR2s will be just fine. Pilot Powers are also good.

I do suggest you consider the angle STs though.
This has become my new favourite tyre as it grips superbly and wears really well too.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 15-Mar-2010, 10:19
Replies: 28
Views: 22,402
Posted By John W
:lol: you and me both on the hacksaw ;) Will be...

:lol: you and me both on the hacksaw ;)

Will be interesting to hear what you think of it compared to your current tiger, given that the tiger is undoubtedly one of its rivals.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 17-Feb-2010, 16:47
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
Had a shufty through the latest Bike magazine...

Had a shufty through the latest Bike magazine today (wanted to see what they thought of the new VFR1200 to see if they aligned with my test ride experience).

It says there is a feature on the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 03-Feb-2010, 13:27
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
We arrive Saturday, and leave for home on...

We arrive Saturday, and leave for home on Tuesday. We are a little way away fron Cochem, so unlikely to do an evening session, even by taxi.
We will have our own beerfest in full swing each night...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Feb-2010, 13:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,819
Posted By John W
The D119 from Mont Louis to Axat is a great road...

The D119 from Mont Louis to Axat is a great road too.
The C roads going east from Tremp across to Berga are superb too (C1412, L511, L401, LV4241), if the weather is good and you like your roads...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 03-Feb-2010, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
:lol: You'll hear me coming too if I'm on my ST...

:lol:
You'll hear me coming too if I'm on my ST still. Most of the group won't ride behind me now as it makes their rib cage vibrate :D
Look out for a group of 16 uk bikes, probably with either a...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Feb-2010, 14:20
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
Hi Dementor, we are staying jusy up the river...

Hi Dementor,
we are staying jusy up the river from Cochem, and its highly likely we'll see the ring at some point ;)

I'll send you a pm, see what your plans are and to swap numbers :)
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 01-Feb-2010, 22:59
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
Richard, yes they sre being builtin batches, as...

Richard,

yes they sre being builtin batches, as you would expect.
How long ago didyou place your order ?

I was the first to order one through P&H in Crawley, which was in August/September time.
I...
Forum: Tyres 06-Jan-2010, 23:31
Replies: 12
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Thanks guys. Hopefully the ST won't be doing any...

Thanks guys.

Hopefully the ST won't be doing any more trips if the new MS1200 turns up in time. If I do still use it I'll try your pressures John.

I'll run the MS at the pressures specified in its...
Forum: Tyres 04-Jan-2010, 22:59
Replies: 12
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Thanks for the replies. The following is taken...

Thanks for the replies.

The following is taken from the pirelli web site:
"Tyre Pressure
It is important to always inflate the tyre to the correct pressure. Be sure to check cold inflation pressure...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 27-Dec-2009, 01:26
Replies: 16
Views: 10,777
Posted By John W
yum yum yum yum yum :) I can't wait...

yum yum yum yum yum :)

I can't wait :burn:

Spoke with my man last week to see if there was any more news.
still reported to be delivered in March, price now confirmed at £14,295 for the S touring.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Dec-2009, 01:21
Replies: 9
Views: 3,085
Posted By John W
Hi Rushjob, very comprehensive reply ;) yes, I...

Hi Rushjob,

very comprehensive reply ;)

yes, I did realise that they are not type approved to retrofit, my point was though that the sweeping statement of being illegal on bikes is no longer true,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 24-Dec-2009, 00:51
Replies: 9
Views: 3,085
Posted By John W
Actually John, HIDs aren't illegal on bikes. Look...

Actually John, HIDs aren't illegal on bikes. Look at the new bmws etc, all of which are offered with HIDs.

The law states (for cars) that there must be either automatic lamp levelling, or a manual...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Dec-2009, 00:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,650
Posted By John W
Yes, P&H will almost certainly take it to...

Yes, P&H will almost certainly take it to nine lives in Farnborough.
13, Morris Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6HJ
Tel: 01252 523232

They are the only authorised company in the uk who can repair...
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