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