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Forum: Monsters 09-May-2006, 12:43
Replies: 21
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Posted By YoungDucS4R
Just thought I'd bring this thread up to...

Just thought I'd bring this thread up to date......

Following the previous discussions with Mitchelin and others over the "anti-static strips" evident on the Pilot Power tyres, I have attached a...
Forum: Monsters 13-Apr-2006, 08:24
Replies: 6
Views: 3,693
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I did find some on Ebay for 20.00 from a Kawasaki...

I did find some on Ebay for 20.00 from a Kawasaki ZX9R. They outwardly look identical. The first few numbers stamped on top were the same, but the last 4 were different. Do you think its worth giving...
Forum: Monsters 12-Apr-2006, 16:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,693
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I too have used the bike in all types of...

I too have used the bike in all types of inclement weather. Covered 10,000 miles since buying it last May.
Also use pressure washer for cleaning off the crud! Its the only way!

Outwardly the...
Forum: Monsters 11-Apr-2006, 16:25
Replies: 6
Views: 3,693
Posted By YoungDucS4R
S4R Ignition Coils.....

My 10 month old pride and joy S4R has been off the raod for over a week now having had to be recovered to main dealers because of failure of the front cylinder ignition coil (the thing that looks...
Forum: Monsters 09-Feb-2006, 22:11
Replies: 5
Views: 2,729
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Monster Alternative??

This may seem a little sacrilegious, especially being an ardent fan and owner of S4R, but this bike is a must-have for 2006!!

Want one....
Forum: Monsters 27-Oct-2005, 23:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,183
Posted By YoungDucS4R
The problem, as can be seen from Dave G's photo,...

The problem, as can be seen from Dave G's photo, is that the small bolt is not central to the mounting bracket hole. This is the problem I had. If the hole was drilled out to larger diameter and...
Forum: Monsters 27-Oct-2005, 18:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,183
Posted By YoungDucS4R
The problem with the replacement link pipe is...

The problem with the replacement link pipe is that it is rigidly bolted to the mount on the engine and there is a lot of stress on the small securing bolt.

The original Cat has resilient mounts so...
Forum: Monsters 01-Sep-2005, 11:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By YoungDucS4R
S4R Recall

My beloved 2005 S4R has been recalled!:yawn::barfy:

Letter just received says "rear shock absorber rocker arm" needs inspecting/replacing

Anyone else know anything or had a similar letter??

Im...
Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 14:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,938
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Hi Paul, Im off out to see if I can do the car...

Hi Paul,

Im off out to see if I can do the car alarm trick!!

Ive perfected the art of the backfire!! Take it up to 6000 rpm then shut the throttle!! When it comes down to...
Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 11:30
Replies: 10
Views: 3,938
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Hi Lee, Nice can! Good pic! You need to lose...

Hi Lee,

Nice can! Good pic! You need to lose that Cat tho!!

I still do have the standard cans on, with the straight-thro pipes.

Here's my pic..............
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 10:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I had exact same problem with Carol Nash. Their...

I had exact same problem with Carol Nash. Their listings didnt include an S4R.

After much deliberation they declared that they would provide cover using a Fazer 1000 as a compatible bike!!

My...
Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 10:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,938
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Bad luck Lee!! This isnt the weather for pushing...

Bad luck Lee!!

This isnt the weather for pushing bike to the nearest petrol station!!:flame:

Ive found that since taking Cat off I've reduced the distance till fuel light down to 82 / 85 ish. Im...
Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 08:24
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I have just received an official response from...

I have just received an official response from Michelin regarding the "groove" in Pilot Power tyres, which I attach.

They state that it is a carbon black anti-static insert.

Guess there's no need...
Forum: Monsters 06-Jul-2005, 23:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Got mine too! Tried, tested and very...

Got mine too!

Tried, tested and very impressed!!

Recommended to all.

:burn::burn::burn:
Forum: Monsters 05-Jul-2005, 18:15
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I got the exact same reply from Michelin...

I got the exact same reply from Michelin today.

Exactly word for word!

Im also fairly happy with their response, but they are ignoring the fact that after over 2200 fairly hard riding miles, these...
Forum: Monsters 30-Jun-2005, 20:12
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Mmmmm..................interesting!! I have...

Mmmmm..................interesting!!

I have copied and pasted a similar response as follows.......

".....they sound like the anti-static strips that are in the tyre tread.

You can continue to run...
Forum: Monsters 29-Jun-2005, 20:24
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I have been in touch with both Ducati and...

I have been in touch with both Ducati and Michelin.

Michelin told me to go back to dealer and persue a claim. Ducati told me to take bike in and not exceed 60mph on the bike! Impossible!!

I have...
Forum: Monsters 28-Jun-2005, 14:16
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Yeh, postage cost to UK is $9.00 Still a...

Yeh, postage cost to UK is $9.00

Still a bargain!!
Forum: Monsters 28-Jun-2005, 12:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Found one!! American Ebay!! $19.99 Item number:...

Found one!! American Ebay!! $19.99

Item number: 4558585559

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4558585559&ed=1120314792000&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOTB:UK:6

Bargain!!
Forum: Monsters 12-Jun-2005, 13:46
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
And here is the rear!

And here is the rear!
Forum: Monsters 12-Jun-2005, 13:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,579
Posted By YoungDucS4R
S4R Michelin Tyres

I recently contacted Ducati with an enquiry over the condition of Michelin Pilot Power tyres fitted to my new S4R

I noticed some concerning circumferential marks on the tyres about 1000 miles ago. I...
Forum: Monsters 11-Jun-2005, 10:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,510
Posted By YoungDucS4R
S4R Chain adjustment

Can anyone advise where to purchase the C spanner tool required for adjusting S4R chain tension:puzzled::puzzled:

The screwdriver and hammer method just wont do!! :o
Forum: Monsters 10-Jun-2005, 09:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,472
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Is there a specific tool for this job? Anyone...

Is there a specific tool for this job? Anyone know where I can get one?

Fitted my 14T front sprocket yesterday, but had to resort to the butchers method of chain tension adjustment......Screwdriver...
Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 19:11
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
I've just returned from local main dealership to...

I've just returned from local main dealership to see if I could resolve the fueling issue with straight tho pipes.

Service guy said that fueling should not be effected adversely by fitting pipes....
Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 13:43
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Im running with the straight through header now....

Im running with the straight through header now. Its Type 2 if your using stock silencers.

Quoting Stuart at Spareshack:
Type 1 is two seperate pipes which were
really designed for use with a 2-1...
Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 12:39
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Italian flag reflectors can be found on...

Italian flag reflectors can be found on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7978251731&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

I used same plate, but moved mounting bracket...
Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 11:38
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Hi Lee, You've started something here! I like...

Hi Lee,

You've started something here!

I like the mirrors! Where did you get them from?

Ive attached a pic of my rear (if you'll pardon the expression!)

Try losing the reflector, raise the number...
Forum: Monsters 06-Jun-2005, 20:12
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
My pride and joy! made all the better for the...

My pride and joy!

made all the better for the aforementioned Spareshack straight thro pipes!!

All cleaned and shining again after yesterdays trip to Croft.

Graeme
Forum: Monsters 06-Jun-2005, 10:26
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Hi Nat, Thanks for the advice. Its appreciated....

Hi Nat,

Thanks for the advice. Its appreciated. I am running the standard ECU. Ive kept the original silencers, but taken away the Cat. Looks like all the avice is pointing toward re-mapping! Now I...
Forum: Monsters 05-Jun-2005, 00:24
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Hi Lee, I hope you're as pleased with you new...

Hi Lee,

I hope you're as pleased with you new bike as I am with mine! After years of Japanese 4 cylinders Im a convert to all things twin Italian!!

You are certainly right in the white-wheel...
Forum: Monsters 04-Jun-2005, 23:01
Replies: 28
Views: 5,355
Posted By YoungDucS4R
S4R Cat removal

Hello from a newby!
I took delivery of my new pride and joy S4R two weeks ago.
Already done 1500 miles and in process of fitting the usual bling.
Just done removal of Cat and fitting of Spareshack...
Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,762
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Will get there in the end!! I...

Will get there in the end!!

I hope!!

http://www.aberdeenbikers.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4029
Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,762
Posted By YoungDucS4R
Sorry, wrong link! The above is for parts...

Sorry, wrong link! The above is for parts catalogues.

Try:

http://www.aberdeenbikers.co.uk/php...opic.php?t=4029
Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,762
Posted By YoungDucS4R
http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml;jsessio...

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/catalogs.jhtml;jsessionid=DGGIAR2C2ED3MCRNCB3CFFIKFUIHSIV1#
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