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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Dec-2006, 18:38
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Posted By Athelstan
Smile Mamma mia

That was the title of my local swiss bike mag's feature on the 1098, followed up by the statement - quote "It puts the 999 out to retirement".

The Jurno was at the Kyalami launch and now he just...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Nov-2006, 16:33
Replies: 36
Views: 8,081
Posted By Athelstan
I'm from the middle of the Derbyshire Peak...

I'm from the middle of the Derbyshire Peak District (and still have a pile of stone there ) but live in Switzerland. I come over on the Duke to get it serviced etc (useless lot the Swiss in that...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Nov-2006, 17:34
Replies: 56
Views: 12,345
Posted By Athelstan
Moto - Well at least it doesn't have an A on it!...

Moto - Well at least it doesn't have an A on it! So it could be a UK one :-)

I really do not now know what you have as a lens on your ST. I am not aware that any of the lenses were made in plastic -...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Nov-2006, 10:56
Replies: 56
Views: 12,345
Posted By Athelstan
Check the Headlight Lens

The UK / Aus / Japan all have the same lens cover: 520.4.011.2C

If you have a european spec bike the lens cover will not have a "C" on the end - but - "A". If yours has this then it will naturally...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 12:50
Replies: 56
Views: 12,345
Posted By Athelstan
Oh dear - I see the boys from the Communist Party...

Oh dear - I see the boys from the Communist Party are at it again.

My post re the ST4 was an expression of my own opinion based on what I had ridden in the ST range which included experiences of the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 14:01
Replies: 56
Views: 12,345
Posted By Athelstan
Moto748 Here's the link to the headlight guys in...

Moto748
Here's the link to the headlight guys in the States: http://ducatidesigns.com/

Never had any headlamp blubs blown.

Re your other comments - you should have got an ST4 or even better an ST4s...
Forum: Monsters 01-Nov-2006, 18:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,099
Posted By Athelstan
Blimey - thanks everyone for the feedback and...

Blimey - thanks everyone for the feedback and links - much appreciated - now gone right off the idea - will wait to see a HypoMo in the flesh.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 08:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,806
Posted By Athelstan
Lightbulb Contact - See

In Japan see: www.doken-int.co.jp

In Germany look at (german only page): www.schuberth.de/bluesonic/index.htm (this page descibes their "bluesonic" wireless system which is integrated into...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Oct-2006, 17:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,806
Posted By Athelstan
This may or may not be of help: The Schuberth C2...

This may or may not be of help:
The Schuberth C2 helmet can be ordered fully wired up to talk voice activated - see their website - so as a great wedding present to yourselves buy two new "wired" C2...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Oct-2006, 10:13
Replies: 20
Views: 4,051
Posted By Athelstan
Make no compromises - RUKKA RUKKA RUKKA For...

Make no compromises - RUKKA RUKKA RUKKA

For safety, warmth, monsoon proof, comfort and a 5yr guarantee that they stick by in my experience.

Couple of UK sites have the trouser and jacket range on...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Oct-2006, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By Athelstan
Interesting that - I punched in my ST4s (2001)...

Interesting that - I punched in my ST4s (2001) and it only comes up with 2 recalls re the airbox breather hose - yet - I have in my files a letter from Ducati re a urgent safety recall - items:

a)...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Oct-2006, 08:28
Replies: 29
Views: 7,535
Posted By Athelstan
Better still - do the decent thing: Offer to...

Better still - do the decent thing:
Offer to convert all DSC ST4s's at a rate of one bike per week over the winter months, with mine being the first. It is the only respectable thing for you to do...
Forum: Monsters 04-Oct-2006, 20:25
Replies: 12
Views: 4,099
Posted By Athelstan
Question Buying S4R - What to look for?

Hi There
I am tempted to buy a 2003 S4R - 8,000mls on clock - what are the points to look out for?

Any recalls?
Any main repetative faults?

Feedback most welcome - thanks
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Oct-2006, 13:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By Athelstan
Thumbs up What colour is it?? If yellow I'd be interested...

What colour is it??
If yellow I'd be interested in the fairing panels and other stuff - please PM me asap
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Oct-2006, 13:08
Replies: 29
Views: 5,016
Posted By Athelstan
Unhappy You're Lucky

Here in CH we have the following:
a) general rule is 5kph tolerance margin allowed and the equipement error is set at 5%. Anyone found speeding more than 30kph (inc the 5kph) over the set limit has...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 18-Sep-2006, 10:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks everyone for your vote of confidence -...

Thanks everyone for your vote of confidence - much appreciated
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 17:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks Smurf Anyone else used EMoto?

Thanks Smurf
Anyone else used EMoto?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 13:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By Athelstan
Question Online Shop EMoto

Anyone bought anything from these guys?

Any problems at all - reason I ask is that they do not give any postal address anywhere on their site and when I tried calling several times you only get an...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Sep-2006, 16:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,629
Posted By Athelstan
Jeff - hope you don't mind a few questions: 1:...

Jeff - hope you don't mind a few questions:

1: Do you have Ohlins fitted front n rear?
2: How heavy are you? (I'm 73.5kgs and if you are 50 or 150kgs then your following answers have no...
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 15:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,552
Posted By Athelstan
Wink The thinking rider:

would carry on past Lac Leman and be in Tuscany for supper and basking in the glory of the best of the italian reds: vino, motocicletta e signorinas
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 11:38
Replies: 23
Views: 3,552
Posted By Athelstan
Here's my Tip: Thrash out of Calais on the toll...

Here's my Tip:
Thrash out of Calais on the toll motorway (A26/E15 as only as far as the intersection with the motorway A2/E19) and turn off for Cambrai. (Dirty industrial town) approx 150kms.

There...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 07-Sep-2006, 12:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,125
Posted By Athelstan
Thumbs up Just The Job

I can only recommend one manufacturer after 35yrs of all weather riding: RUKKA - they do what they say they will, and, back it up with a no quibble 5yr guarantee that is stood by - I know.

My...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Sep-2006, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,286
Posted By Athelstan
Question ST - Better Headlamp Unit

There is a replacement unit available in the USA (they will ship to Europe) - I do not know anyone who has fitted this so cannot comment, BUT, the web site does have customer testimonies and pictures...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Sep-2006, 08:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,286
Posted By Athelstan
Angry ST3sABS v WondaVFR v Trumpet Sprint ST

Okay I am going to try and post the results (resumé) of the latest test in the german mag "Tourenfahrer" September issue. (last time I tried a big post on the forum this new site spit me out - very...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Sep-2006, 09:53
Replies: 48
Views: 9,524
Posted By Athelstan
Smile This Gets More Interesting

A single sided swingarm on an ST - this project is decidedly tasty - think I need to go out an buy another ST4s as the "mule" (leaving my original 2001 ST4s intact).

BUT: What do we do about the top...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 21:26
Replies: 48
Views: 9,524
Posted By Athelstan
Monty - I like the sound of that (saw an S4RS at...

Monty - I like the sound of that (saw an S4RS at Nellies when I popped in on my last UK trip - he raved over it) if / when you have done I'd welcome a picture or two and then I may join your school...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 12:18
Replies: 48
Views: 9,524
Posted By Athelstan
Smile Decisions Decisions

I have no doubt the 1098 will be a winner so long as it comes in YELLOW (surely the lads at Ducati cannot dump another ugly bike on the market aka 999), but I await good news re another ugly bike...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Aug-2006, 19:51
Replies: 113
Views: 26,208
Posted By Athelstan
I wrote a long and detailed reply after reading...

I wrote a long and detailed reply after reading this board a few days ago, but our new website "lost" it. So here it is in brief. HOPEFULLY!!!

Bought my ST4s new from Phil at Italia in Lincoln in...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2006, 15:41
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By Athelstan
Exclamation Heated Grips or Hand Warmers - Warning

During the last couple of weeks I have been in "consultation" with a certain motorcycle glove manufacturer, and in the course of one discussion an interesting comment was made as follows:

Subject -...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Jun-2006, 20:42
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By Athelstan
Paul When I picked up my new ST4s from the dealer...

Paul
When I picked up my new ST4s from the dealer it was raining cats n dogs and the next day it was lovely n sunny. I spent those two days doing the 500mile run-in and then back to the dealer for...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Jun-2006, 22:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By Athelstan
sbwells Not "on" anything - but I am...

sbwells
Not "on" anything - but I am "about" the purity of life's thrills. You can get your kicks in life from any source, but, if there is really no essence to them then they are transient and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Jun-2006, 19:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,896
Posted By Athelstan
Cool Enjoy every Ride - The Duc

Just thrashed to UK and Back in monsoon and sunny weather - the ST4s never put a foot wrong on motorways or wonderful french N roads. 1624mls of pure love affair.

Don't hesitate go get a good ST4s...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 16-May-2006, 14:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,715
Posted By Athelstan
That's very interesting - but - if Varta are made...

That's very interesting - but - if Varta are made in Germany, and Yuasa in Japan, plus in the recent bike mag test using a VW Turbo Diesel Passat as the tough "start" test bed the Yuasa YTX16-BS-1...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 12:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,715
Posted By Athelstan
Off to get the Varta LF 512 901 019 3104 for my...

Off to get the Varta LF 512 901 019 3104 for my ST4s - price quoted here in Switzerland is 270Sfr - but after telling the lady that I am a poor non-working englishman at home looking after a 2yr old...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-May-2006, 20:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,715
Posted By Athelstan
Chaps n Chapesses For what it's worth: The Varta...

Chaps n Chapesses
For what it's worth:
The Varta LF (not to be confused with the Varta Standard range of motorbike batteries) came 2nd in a recent "MO Bike" (German) magazine indepth study into bike...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-May-2006, 09:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,477
Posted By Athelstan
Brilliant Andy - More Beers I Owe You I didn't...

Brilliant Andy - More Beers I Owe You

I didn't want a flat battery on my way to Blight on the 24th - it's 1200kms from here door to door.

:burn:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,477
Posted By Athelstan
St4s Tech Spec for Battery

My existing battery (5 years old) is now not holding a charge well. Time for a new one. So I am looking at getting a stronger more durable and powerful battery.

The latest Varta LF range of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 12:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,901
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks Wilf The fog has now lifted :burn:

Thanks Wilf

The fog has now lifted :burn:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 10:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,901
Posted By Athelstan
Chaps I know that: a) the prelaod relates to the...

Chaps
I know that:
a) the prelaod relates to the sag
b) that the max is 25 and min 10

But that was not my question:
Q: Which is the the stiffer loading - the 25 or the 10 position?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-May-2006, 20:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,901
Posted By Athelstan
ST4s Owners

Reference the front Ohlins.

In the Duc Owners Manual it says that the Spring Preload is set at std 16mm, but can be anywhere between 25 or 10mm.

Q: Which is the stiffer setting - the 25 or the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-May-2006, 20:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By Athelstan
YMFB What do you mean "unfortunately they...

YMFB
What do you mean "unfortunately they only come in yellow !"

I shall write a letter to the Chairperson of Halfords and congratulate them on their great choice of colour - and - to insist that...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-May-2006, 11:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,922
Posted By Athelstan
Jimmy It cuts a dash on any type of road as I...

Jimmy
It cuts a dash on any type of road as I will again demonstrate at the end of this month on one of my pilgrimages back to Blighty. Door to ferry ramp (Dunkerque) is 564mls - that's 9hrs...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-Apr-2006, 11:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,900
Posted By Athelstan
Doogalman Great Tip - Thanks I checked the...

Doogalman
Great Tip - Thanks

I checked the Speedferry website and they do a great £32 return - my question to you or anyone else is: Have you any experience of how they treat bikes re tiedown...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Apr-2006, 15:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,900
Posted By Athelstan
P&O Ferries

Coming to UK late May on the Ducati and I have just been checking the cross-channel rates. Normally I use either Le Shuttle or Norfolk Line, but both of these seam to be uncompetitive on price...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Apr-2006, 10:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,023
Posted By Athelstan
John Many thanks for your "owner's...

John
Many thanks for your "owner's comments" - much appreciated.

Yep, if I can get some at a reasonable price I will buy the Ducati pannier inner bags.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Apr-2006, 09:53
Replies: 13
Views: 4,023
Posted By Athelstan
Rushjob - as ever very informative. Right then -...

Rushjob - as ever very informative.

Right then - Ducati Black is fine, so all I have to do is to find a source that will sell me a set (preferably new) at a "fair" price - so come on all you...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 19:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,023
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks for the feedback Red n Rushy Q: How much...

Thanks for the feedback Red n Rushy

Q: How much did you pay for 'em (U2U me if you want to keep it confidential) and where did you buy'em.

Q. Vanity question - my YELLOW ST4s may be a little upset...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 12:08
Replies: 13
Views: 4,023
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks Rockhopper for the part number. I also...

Thanks Rockhopper for the part number.

I also take the Panniers into the hotel on tours, however, there have been occasions when they have been so filthy and wet from a 400 to 600 day ride that I am...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 10:10
Replies: 13
Views: 4,023
Posted By Athelstan
Ducati Pannier Inner Bags

Hi ST'ers
Anyone out there used the "official" Ducati Pannier Inner Bags?
Are they any use, for example, are they waterproof - very tough - zipped or stud fastened?
How much do they cost?
Anyone know...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Mar-2006, 21:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By Athelstan
I'm still searching for a YELLOW paddock stand...

I'm still searching for a YELLOW paddock stand for my YELLOW ST4s.

Anyone with any info as to where I can obtain a safe and excellent quality paddock stand please let me know - thanks.
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