Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848  18-Dec-2006, 17:38 |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,600  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, 15:33 |
| Replies: 36 Views: 9,867 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, 16:34 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Nov-2006, 09:56 |
| Replies: 56 Views: 14,960 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, 11:50 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 13:01 |
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| Forum: Monsters 01-Nov-2006, 17:35 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 07:16 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 3,664  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, 16:22 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Oct-2006, 09:13 |
| Replies: 20 Views: 4,758 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, 13:38 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,589 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, 07:28 |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,295 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, 19:25 |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,763  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, 12:12 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Oct-2006, 12:08 |
| Replies: 29 Views: 5,853  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, 09:58 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 16:25 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 17-Sep-2006, 12:08 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 1,850 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, 15:07 |
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| Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 14:50 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 4,102  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, 10:38 |
| Replies: 23 Views: 4,102 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, 11:28 |
| Replies: 9 Views: 1,386  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, 10:11 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,723 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, 07:40 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 2,723  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, 08:53 |
| Replies: 48 Views: 10,743 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, 20:26 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-Aug-2006, 11:18 |
| Replies: 48 Views: 10,743 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, 18:51 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jun-2006, 14:41 |
| Replies: 1 Views: 1,222  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, 19:42 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Jun-2006, 21:36 |
| Replies: 20 Views: 5,811 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, 18:01 |
| Replies: 20 Views: 5,811  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, 13:06 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-May-2006, 11:27 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,950 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, 19:49 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 2,950 |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-May-2006, 08:01 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 21:00 |
| Replies: 2 Views: 2,823 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, 11:05 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,241 |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-May-2006, 09:47 |
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| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-May-2006, 19:52 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,241 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, 19:59 |
| Replies: 10 Views: 3,350 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, 10:34 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,218 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, 10:17 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,183 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, 14:17 |
| Replies: 8 Views: 2,183 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, 09:01 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,831 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, 08:53 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,831 |
| Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Apr-2006, 18:01 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,831 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, 11:08 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,831 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, 09:10 |
| Replies: 13 Views: 4,831 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, 20:16 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,582 |
