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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jan-2011, 08:03
Replies: 3
Views: 8,749
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah, but the after market belt is 20 dollars...

yeah, but the after market belt is 20 dollars cheaper......LOL
reminds me of the lady who told the captain when alighting from a flight, "Airline So&So gives out free champagne, have bigger meals,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Jul-2010, 08:32
Replies: 8
Views: 3,093
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
beautiful work and seems reasonable as well....

beautiful work and seems reasonable as well. Wished I lived in the UK so you could do some Gilera wheels for me!!
Forum: Stolen Bikes 05-Jul-2010, 08:23
Replies: 80
Views: 530,746
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
no, he really meant "check you are on...

no, he really meant "check you are on first"...a kind of baseball terminology I find used frequently in the Appalachians and Southeastern Missouri.
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 30-Jun-2010, 09:53
Replies: 17
Views: 6,289
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Those are really gorgeous pix! Great job and it...

Those are really gorgeous pix! Great job and it looks like you all had good weather and some memorable riding.....I AM EXTREMELY JEALOUS!, yet happy to see so many folks having a good time on a bunch...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Jan-2010, 13:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,916
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Look, the Yank juwt got a woody and didn't want...

Look, the Yank juwt got a woody and didn't want anyone to see it, so he wheelied out of the race. perfectly logical!
Forum: New User Introductions 11-Nov-2009, 06:23
Replies: 16
Views: 5,214
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Sorry, only Sake for me and a bit of sushi as an...

Sorry, only Sake for me and a bit of sushi as an appetizer....Nice Duck to start out with.
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 03-Nov-2009, 14:20
Replies: 7
Views: 6,830
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
You may be right there. Will have to check the...

You may be right there. Will have to check the facts on that. Oh yeah, that may or may not be an Ohlins front fork (yellow and all), but I am told it has unique adjustable axle height to fit growing...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 03-Nov-2009, 05:55
Replies: 7
Views: 6,830
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
MS Sneak Preview

Our spy cameras got a glimpse of the new MS 1200 resting alongside a country shack in the back woods of Northern Japan. Some features include multifaceted paint work (customizable), rear chrome...
Forum: New User Introductions 23-Oct-2009, 05:25
Replies: 12
Views: 5,024
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
this is the place to come. Are you using an Asian...

this is the place to come. Are you using an Asian font system?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2009, 04:11
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
guess that settles the matter then.....the bed...

guess that settles the matter then.....the bed warming is always nice!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Oct-2009, 07:41
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
get rid of the pillion! hahahahaha

get rid of the pillion! hahahahaha
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Oct-2009, 07:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,148
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
just tried out my new Pilot Roads, dual compound,...

just tried out my new Pilot Roads, dual compound, and they were better than I expected. A lot of grip on very tight back roads, warmed up fast, very comfortable on the highway. did a total of about...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 07-Oct-2009, 11:41
Replies: 40
Views: 14,689
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
real straightforward operation, usually pretty...

real straightforward operation, usually pretty quick recovery, you gotta get used to hearing the valve click, need to keep on the blood thinners, but it seems other lifestyle changes are not called...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Sep-2009, 16:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,375
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
sorry, but I was just firing something off from...

sorry, but I was just firing something off from the top of my head based on something I heard before. Hope you find out what the problem is. Also, I think you can fix the sidestand problem for your...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Sep-2009, 06:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,375
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
wild guess, but could it be your side stand...

wild guess, but could it be your side stand switch?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-Sep-2009, 03:48
Replies: 7
Views: 3,130
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Just pulled the ST out of my Rabbit Hutch garage,...

Just pulled the ST out of my Rabbit Hutch garage, fired her up and found I had no clutch. Bicycled to the local auto store and bought a liter of brake fluid (only Dot 4 they had!). Pulled out my...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Sep-2009, 04:55
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I owe you a pint (or two), next time I am in...

I owe you a pint (or two), next time I am in Merry Olde....!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Sep-2009, 11:47
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
U Win!

U Win!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Sep-2009, 08:42
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
only if he is over 60!

only if he is over 60!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Sep-2009, 05:23
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well John, sorry to say this, but I skipped my...

Well John, sorry to say this, but I skipped my first marriage and jumped directly into my second one with no child support payments, no second mortgages, no divied assets, etc. Only thing is, these...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Sep-2009, 05:56
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah, bought mine early on with a 00027 and a...

yeah, bought mine early on with a 00027 and a replacement with a higher number. need to get to work on both of them, but I just got a new motor in the family with an engine nuber of 0002 and about 4...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Sep-2009, 10:13
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I actually have two of them, one with an engine...

I actually have two of them, one with an engine blown on the track for cannibilization I guess. Sad, cause it has a very low SN!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Sep-2009, 07:38
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I have a spare Gilera 500 biabero single you...

I have a spare Gilera 500 biabero single you could drop in that for a bit more umph! The puppy might be out of a running partner though.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Sep-2009, 08:09
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah Monty, but you don't count as you are one of...

yeah Monty, but you don't count as you are one of the walking wounded....LOL. The photo looks like ST luggage, but the final product may be something else. They sure made that sucker butt ugly! Wow....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Sep-2009, 03:55
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Ducati needs another great Sport Tourer....

Ducati needs another great Sport Tourer. Multi-strada is nice, but not quite the same caliber. The ST had poop enough for two up and luggage and 100 mph cruising. Improve on that with maybe a built...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2009, 04:22
Replies: 36
Views: 8,164
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Yeah, I like my ST4 loads with very few qualms...

Yeah, I like my ST4 loads with very few qualms (well, the heat from the pipes during our tropical summers here is a bit of a problem). Read the interesting article you posted. Good stuff. I usually...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 03-Sep-2009, 04:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Sad to hear. Being broken up right now and...

Sad to hear. Being broken up right now and parlayed out I imagine. With all of you looking at all the sales outlets, you should be able to track this down. Best of luck!!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Aug-2009, 09:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,322
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
ABS is pretty trick and works well. If you don't...

ABS is pretty trick and works well. If you don't like it you can turn it off. But you never know when you really need it and it does help. You can hit a patch of oil or water or sand or gravel or ice...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Jul-2009, 05:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,616
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
nice looking. should be fun to ride. Engine is...

nice looking. should be fun to ride. Engine is pretty sweet and great for normal riding on public roadways. ENJOY!

However, I will keep my panniers and full fairing as they come in so handy here in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Jul-2009, 08:37
Replies: 34
Views: 8,712
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Seems like Ducati stopped making a real gem of a...

Seems like Ducati stopped making a real gem of a bike when they stopped producing the STS. I was very pleasantly surprised on my first track day and for everyday use it is so much fun (except for the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 20-Apr-2009, 03:46
Replies: 3
Views: 2,573
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
don't forget that the red does fade over time so...

don't forget that the red does fade over time so although you may have the right code, it may not match other parts on the bike, especially fairings. There are ways and tools to match the paint with...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Apr-2009, 04:38
Replies: 19
Views: 5,142
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
probably Italian brand clocks made in China or...

probably Italian brand clocks made in China or Albania!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Apr-2009, 03:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,381
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah, a g-meter would be useless, but the idea of...

yeah, a g-meter would be useless, but the idea of a programmable HUD seems fun. How about an inclinometer for wheelies....LOL
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 08-Apr-2009, 04:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,964
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah, I did it once and found a respected law...

yeah, I did it once and found a respected law journal reprinting an artcle I wrote without permission!
Bloody lawyers..
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Apr-2009, 04:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,381
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well, my ST4S has remotely adjustable Ohlins...

Well, my ST4S has remotely adjustable Ohlins already so i did not add that. Alloy swing arm sounds nice, with a better method of adjusting the chain. Scott Oiler? Can't there be something better than...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Apr-2009, 03:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,381
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
A real nice tourer building on the (many) better...

A real nice tourer building on the (many) better points of the ST4 and using a more modern engine tuned for (sports) touring would be a much better addition to the genre than a passionless new...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Apr-2009, 09:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,162
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Hmm, do aftermarket air cleaners make much...

Hmm, do aftermarket air cleaners make much difference on the ST4? Any recommendations? I promise to clean them regularly....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Apr-2009, 07:50
Replies: 0
Views: 1,715
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thumbs up Useless Info

Not really relevant to you folks, but there is a campaign here in Japan to get everyone on board the Electronic Toll Collection wagon. The gov of japan is giving out over 15,000 yen (about 150 yankee...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Apr-2009, 07:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,471
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
i think if you run them into an occasional car or...

i think if you run them into an occasional car or two while threading traffic you can keep the mechanism working like a champ. Preferably done at speeds of less than 30 mph and only when there is a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Mar-2009, 07:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,102
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
In the same light (sic), is there a viable LED...

In the same light (sic), is there a viable LED tail light/indicator combo that can be used on the ST's. It would be nice to get rid of those stalks that are so prone to being tweaked when squeezing...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Mar-2009, 03:27
Replies: 5
Views: 6,635
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Mille Grazie Frazzled! Realy nice to have someone...

Mille Grazie Frazzled! Realy nice to have someone take care of us orphans!
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 09-Mar-2009, 06:15
Replies: 3
Views: 3,050
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
The 1198 is really a beautiful bike, kind of like...

The 1198 is really a beautiful bike, kind of like a modern rendition fo the SS line of the 90's. Great way to make friends with a new team as well!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Mar-2009, 02:55
Replies: 28
Views: 6,652
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I thought you were going to say you were not on...

I thought you were going to say you were not on here much cause you were spending a lot of time on your new girlfriend (despite the Diversion).

Glad to hear the arm is better!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Mar-2009, 03:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,823
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
great lines! Still a most beautiful model!

great lines! Still a most beautiful model!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Mar-2009, 03:29
Replies: 28
Views: 6,652
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
back in the saddle yet?

Howdy Rockhopper. Just noticed you haven't started your ST since June. So, just wondering how your rehab is coming along. Will you be riding soon? (please say yes)
BTW, I keep my ST on Optimate 24/7...
Forum: DSC Website - Help and Notices 07-Dec-2007, 03:37
Replies: 73
Views: 36,633
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
The reason I came to DSC was because the board I...

The reason I came to DSC was because the board I was on before just spiralled out of control and the owner had to shut down the forum. I became almost impossible to get anything of substance done...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Jan-2007, 07:09
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
There is a new set of Michelins just out that...

There is a new set of Michelins just out that seem to be another version of their two compound tire. Cycle World in the US ran a good review of them, but wonder if anyone has put them on yet. Sorry,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Dec-2006, 09:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
mille grazie signore! I guess i have run about 7k...

mille grazie signore! I guess i have run about 7k on my originals so far and they are starting to show wear, Onle 3.5 k is some pretty heavy riding I would imagine.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Dec-2006, 07:58
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
thanks, but can you provide a little more detail...

thanks, but can you provide a little more detail on that awesome luv!!

Cheers!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Dec-2006, 06:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
new rubber

Well, what is the consensus here on new tairs (heh, heh) for the ST4. Not so much high speed touring or track days, but a modicum of mountian riding mixed with short commutes on the expressway. Mixed...
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