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[Ian]

I did hear something today of the brake judder, - put down to not bedding in the pads right, - something to do with glazzing the pads, - either change them for EBC's or rough them up with sandpaper, - carefull they may have asbestos.

[Edited on 27-11-2003 by Ian]

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Ian
you sussed me!! - and whats all the formality keefy of yours on that site, - nothin wong with keefyboy, - it suits you - It's kinda set in my mind; keefyboy= big bloke up high on my left exit of Gerrards

Hmm,perhaps I'm starting to act my age for a change!
Hey,perhaps next track day we will be shoulder to shoulder?!?

[Fieldsheer]

The KTM`s not sold yet but I may take alonger and more round about way of getting there involving an ST2. I haven`t had a test ride yet, just waiting for a decent day.

It`s a 1997 R`reg £3000 one owner machine supplied and serviced by ChrisClarke M/C`s, the last work was by B&N in Norfolk ( if my memory is correct ),never heard of them but maybe some of you good people have, good/bad?

I`ll post again when I had the test ride.

[Jools]

Have a look at the ST forum on this board, that'll give you all the lowdown on ST2's.

Similar power 85 Bhp ish output to the Multistrada, hasn't got the new heads and dual spark, but is water cooled and fuel injected. Just been discontinued in favour of the new ST3 with the 3 valve heads.

The ST4 with it's 105 ish Bhp 916 engine, and the ST4S with it's 117 ish Bhp engine are undoubtedly faster but for most roads, most of the time, the torque of the two valver will let you keep up with almost anything.

Here's a recent "should I buy one" thread

[Edited on 8-12-2003 by Jools]

[Fieldsheer]

Hi Jools

Thanks for the link, I`ll see you over there.

[Simonwalsh]

St2 owner too!

Just a novice really but v comfy, easy to get on with, reliable (so far), plenty enough pull for me and that glorious engine note!

Its a far better bike than I am a rider and I'm sure it'll be many years before I get anywhere near it's handling limits.

MS is v nice but if it's not for now try an ST2, am sure you won't regret it!

[luckywhiteheather]

Don't give up on the MS yet FS!

You never know what Santa might bring!

[Fieldsheer]

I hope Santa`s good because Telewest ain`t.

I had the KTM in three local papers at the weekend and the phones went on the blink. No Internet from Friday night and a crossed line on the phone causing the answer machine not to work, when I dialed 1471 I was read back two numbers together.

On the ST2 front I don`t think its meant to happen, I look out the office window and the roads are dry, phone the dealer and his road is wet.

Maybe I`m meant to be patient (not a strong point ) and thing`s will fall in place when the time is wright.

Grumble groan, thanks for listening.

Night all.

[Fieldsheer]

The KTM went yesterday.
I had one last run on it in Friday afternoon , the first dry day for a while and remembered why I bought it in the first place, almost decided not to sell but the adverts were already in the papers.

Now my bluff has been called I have to decidewhat I really want.

I can go and get a nearly new Multistrada (or a new one on tick) or the ST2 I was looking at and an older 400 enduro of some sort.

There is a motocross track about 10 miles from my house and a need to know just how poor I am offroad (the KTM was to heavy).

I thought the sore heads would end when I sold the KTM, but it just gets worse.

Decisions decisions (at least I am in a position to have decisions).

Okay I'll stop rabbiting and go away.

[KeefyB]

Two bikes are always better than one!