Looking at a ST3 ABS

pcn1 · 07-Aug-2009, 11:50

Going to look at A ST3 ABS model. What maintenance commitments are involved with having ABS on a bike ? On a car its really nothing unless a wheel sensor goes (£100 to £200 fix)
I dont really ride my bikes hard and tend to avoid riding in the rain so Im thinking the ABS would never actually cut in for me. Are there any other things you notice on a ABS bike, is the Ducati system reliable ?

Cheers

Iconic944ss · 07-Aug-2009, 12:55

Some info on the model history and ABS here:

http://www.ducatiwiki.net/index.php?title=Model_History

Good luck - Frank

its me · 07-Aug-2009, 21:10

Had mine for a year now new ecu, new tank (fuel leak) this happened to my st4 too all under warranty

ABS..... fingers crossed.
Love the bike and I would buy again

Just so as not to put you off my 999 is in for new ECU as I type gulp.

Mad Dog Bianchi · 21-Aug-2009, 08:23

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 at anytime. Almost 5 years on mine and no problems yet.

pcn1 · 24-Aug-2009, 14:49

Bike was sold before I could get to view it.
They'll be another for sale in a month or two !

Monty · 24-Aug-2009, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcn1

Bike was sold before I could get to view it.
They'll be another for sale in a month or two !

Got a nice ST4S with full luggage for sale...................otherwise ebay is your friend.

John

ChrisBushell · 24-Aug-2009, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by its me

Had mine for a year now new ecu, new tank (fuel leak) this happened to my st4 too all under warranty

ABS..... fingers crossed.
Love the bike and I would buy again

Just so as not to put you off my 999 is in for new ECU as I type gulp.

There is a much cheaper solution for an ECU failure than on offer from a dealer - drop a PM to Antonye and he will save you a lot of money!

Chris

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07-Aug-2009, 12:55	#2
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,794 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Some info on the model history and ABS here: http://www.ducatiwiki.net/index.php?title=Model_History Good luck - Frank Reply

07-Aug-2009, 21:10	#3
its me Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 66 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: leeds Had mine for a year now new ecu, new tank (fuel leak) this happened to my st4 too all under warranty ABS..... fingers crossed. Love the bike and I would buy again Just so as not to put you off my 999 is in for new ECU as I type gulp. Reply

21-Aug-2009, 08:23	#4
Mad Dog Bianchi Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: ST4S Posts: 649 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Noda, Japan 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 at anytime. Almost 5 years on mine and no problems yet. Reply

24-Aug-2009, 14:49	#5
pcn1 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 135 Join Date: Sep 2004 Bike was sold before I could get to view it. They'll be another for sale in a month or two ! Reply