Forum: Monsters  09-May-2006, 12:43 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 Just thought I'd bring this thread up to...
Just thought I'd bring this thread up to date......
Following the previous discussions with Mitchelin and others over the "anti-static strips" evident on the Pilot Power tyres, I have attached a... |
| Forum: Monsters 13-Apr-2006, 08:24 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Apr-2006, 16:38 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,239 I too have used the bike in all types of...
I too have used the bike in all types of inclement weather. Covered 10,000 miles since buying it last May.
Also use pressure washer for cleaning off the crud! Its the only way!
Outwardly the... |
| Forum: Monsters 11-Apr-2006, 16:25 |
| Replies: 6 Views: 4,239 S4R Ignition Coils.....
My 10 month old pride and joy S4R has been off the raod for over a week now having had to be recovered to main dealers because of failure of the front cylinder ignition coil (the thing that looks... |
| Forum: Monsters 09-Feb-2006, 22:11 |
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This may seem a little sacrilegious, especially being an ardent fan and owner of S4R, but this bike is a must-have for 2006!!
Want one.... |
| Forum: Monsters 27-Oct-2005, 23:18 |
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| Forum: Monsters 27-Oct-2005, 18:05 |
| Replies: 4 Views: 2,484 The problem with the replacement link pipe is...
The problem with the replacement link pipe is that it is rigidly bolted to the mount on the engine and there is a lot of stress on the small securing bolt.
The original Cat has resilient mounts so... |
| Forum: Monsters 01-Sep-2005, 11:57 |
| Replies: 5 Views: 2,946 S4R Recall
My beloved 2005 S4R has been recalled!:yawn::barfy:
Letter just received says "rear shock absorber rocker arm" needs inspecting/replacing
Anyone else know anything or had a similar letter??
Im... |
| Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 14:41 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 11:30 |
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| Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-Jul-2005, 10:29 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 10:15 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Jul-2005, 08:24 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 I have just received an official response from...
I have just received an official response from Michelin regarding the "groove" in Pilot Power tyres, which I attach.
They state that it is a carbon black anti-static insert.
Guess there's no need... |
| Forum: Monsters 06-Jul-2005, 23:14 |
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| Forum: Monsters 05-Jul-2005, 18:15 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 I got the exact same reply from Michelin...
I got the exact same reply from Michelin today.
Exactly word for word!
Im also fairly happy with their response, but they are ignoring the fact that after over 2200 fairly hard riding miles, these... |
| Forum: Monsters 30-Jun-2005, 20:12 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 Mmmmm..................interesting!! I have...
Mmmmm..................interesting!!
I have copied and pasted a similar response as follows.......
".....they sound like the anti-static strips that are in the tyre tread.
You can continue to run... |
| Forum: Monsters 29-Jun-2005, 20:24 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 I have been in touch with both Ducati and...
I have been in touch with both Ducati and Michelin.
Michelin told me to go back to dealer and persue a claim. Ducati told me to take bike in and not exceed 60mph on the bike! Impossible!!
I have... |
| Forum: Monsters 28-Jun-2005, 14:16 |
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| Forum: Monsters 28-Jun-2005, 12:45 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Jun-2005, 13:46 |
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| Forum: Monsters 12-Jun-2005, 13:44 |
| Replies: 21 Views: 8,993 S4R Michelin Tyres
I recently contacted Ducati with an enquiry over the condition of Michelin Pilot Power tyres fitted to my new S4R
I noticed some concerning circumferential marks on the tyres about 1000 miles ago. I... |
| Forum: Monsters 11-Jun-2005, 10:54 |
| Replies: 11 Views: 3,991 S4R Chain adjustment
Can anyone advise where to purchase the C spanner tool required for adjusting S4R chain tension:puzzled::puzzled:
The screwdriver and hammer method just wont do!! :o |
| Forum: Monsters 10-Jun-2005, 09:02 |
| Replies: 3 Views: 2,749 Is there a specific tool for this job? Anyone...
Is there a specific tool for this job? Anyone know where I can get one?
Fitted my 14T front sprocket yesterday, but had to resort to the butchers method of chain tension adjustment......Screwdriver... |
| Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 19:11 |
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| Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 13:43 |
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| Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 12:39 |
| Replies: 28 Views: 6,045 Italian flag reflectors can be found on...
Italian flag reflectors can be found on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7978251731&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
I used same plate, but moved mounting bracket... |
| Forum: Monsters 07-Jun-2005, 11:38 |
| Replies: 28 Views: 6,045 Hi Lee, You've started something here! I like...
Hi Lee,
You've started something here!
I like the mirrors! Where did you get them from?
Ive attached a pic of my rear (if you'll pardon the expression!)
Try losing the reflector, raise the number... |
| Forum: Monsters 06-Jun-2005, 20:12 |
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| Forum: Monsters 06-Jun-2005, 10:26 |
| Replies: 28 Views: 6,045 Hi Nat, Thanks for the advice. Its appreciated....
Hi Nat,
Thanks for the advice. Its appreciated. I am running the standard ECU. Ive kept the original silencers, but taken away the Cat. Looks like all the avice is pointing toward re-mapping! Now I... |
| Forum: Monsters 05-Jun-2005, 00:24 |
| Replies: 28 Views: 6,045 Hi Lee, I hope you're as pleased with you new...
Hi Lee,
I hope you're as pleased with you new bike as I am with mine! After years of Japanese 4 cylinders Im a convert to all things twin Italian!!
You are certainly right in the white-wheel... |
| Forum: Monsters 04-Jun-2005, 23:01 |
| Replies: 28 Views: 6,045 S4R Cat removal
Hello from a newby!
I took delivery of my new pride and joy S4R two weeks ago.
Already done 1500 miles and in process of fitting the usual bling.
Just done removal of Cat and fitting of Spareshack... |
| Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:41 |
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| Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:38 |
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| Forum: Monsters 17-May-2005, 13:32 |
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