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Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 18:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By Athelstan
Phantom - if you change your mind and go Friday...

Phantom - if you change your mind and go Friday we could meet up at the show and also have a beer or two. Yes last year I too was not impressed.

Ah - second hand is always a different kettle of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 16:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By Athelstan
Felix I am overjoyed for your brother and that...

Felix
I am overjoyed for your brother and that you have posted this information as I very interested in aquiring a new vehicle, so please, can you get the name of the garage your brother has bought...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 14:28
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By Athelstan
Guys Nothing is "cheap" in...

Guys
Nothing is "cheap" in Switzerland.

You'll pay more for your Triumph, Ducati, Suzuki or Harley at the dealer, plus, you'll pay more in tax on top of the price for road tax (which is dependent...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 13-Feb-2006, 10:02
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By Athelstan
Motorbike Sales 2005

Even the affluent Swiss have stopped buying!

All the gnomes in Zurich could not stop the slid!

Figures released for Swiss Motorbike sales (ex scooters) show an overall downturn in 2005 of minus 14%...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Feb-2006, 10:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,517
Posted By Athelstan
Strange This: I had a 14T front fitted and kept...

Strange This:
I had a 14T front fitted and kept to the std rear ST4s sprocket size plus new chain and have no "droning" noise. There is also no appreciable extra wear on the top swinging arm rubber...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Feb-2006, 21:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,724
Posted By Athelstan
Ratchet Firstly it is great to see that you have...

Ratchet
Firstly it is great to see that you have a YELLOW one - sensible chap.

My experiences are the same as JW, and as he said - do the oil change every 3k miles.

Any usage over and above that ie...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Jan-2006, 15:01
Replies: 19
Views: 3,839
Posted By Athelstan
I have an 2001 ST4s - YELLOW Okay now that's out...

I have an 2001 ST4s - YELLOW

Okay now that's out of the way I will say that if you want a Ducati Sportstourer get an ST4s - forget the others as 4s has all the good bits on it, oh and importantly,...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 21:35
Replies: 33
Views: 5,224
Posted By Athelstan
Chaps if I may: Scotty B: No not related to...

Chaps if I may:
Scotty B:
No not related to Shazaam (apart from owning a Ducati) but I do take my hat off to him and his technical posts - a domain that I do not occupy. I can check the basics and...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 14-Dec-2005, 19:02
Replies: 33
Views: 5,224
Posted By Athelstan
Otto Otto Otto It is very difficult for anyone...

Otto Otto Otto
It is very difficult for anyone outside of the Company to accurately analyse their current status re "decline of the Brand", however one can determine from the statistical data out...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Nov-2005, 16:21
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
Rushjob Jump on your mate's new model Triumph ST...

Rushjob
Jump on your mate's new model Triumph ST and then let us all have a subjective report ST4s viz a vie the Trumpet :bouncy:

The report I read in the german mag was just over flowing with...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Nov-2005, 11:23
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
Henners If what you say about the desmo valve...

Henners
If what you say about the desmo valve gears is true then it perfectly illustrates my point - that those who wish to dish out innovation accolades need to be very careful when they...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Nov-2005, 10:06
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
MDB If by "roughness" you refer to a...

MDB
If by "roughness" you refer to a "unique characteristic" then I agree entirely.

I've no desire to be pedantic, but as we are talking Ducati I refer to the language of Rome - latin - and the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Nov-2005, 19:11
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
[quote]Originally posted by BDG [Stick a stretta...

[quote]Originally posted by BDG
[Stick a stretta engine in an Ohlins equipped ST and give it a grown up 916 style front end/916 rear end and i think it'd be far better than the Triumph. Just don't...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Nov-2005, 20:42
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
This is a great discussion with many valid points...

This is a great discussion with many valid points being raised by all - tis a pity that we are not all together in the pub debating the ST and the wider "company viability" issues that have been...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Nov-2005, 12:07
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
Henners Ultimately I agree, but I did not mention...

Henners
Ultimately I agree, but I did not mention it as it is a step too far re timing for the ST range - Ducati are almost certain to drop the V4 into the "Super Sports" range first.

I started this...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Nov-2005, 23:23
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
As I said "Ducati lack direction". The...

As I said "Ducati lack direction".
The ST3 may be a good bike Steve, but, the vast majority of the sports touring bike buyers are just not stumping up with the cash, and that's what counts if Ducati...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Nov-2005, 18:01
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By Athelstan
The ST Range

Guys n Gals
I have just finished reading December's edition of "Touren Fahrer" (the best german bike mag for us touring bike fans). In it they list all the bikes that will be on sale in 2006, so I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-Nov-2005, 10:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,813
Posted By Athelstan
Guys n Gals Since passing my bike and car tests...

Guys n Gals
Since passing my bike and car tests in the 70's I have never had a problem with DVLC despite a number of address changes. But......

Since living in Switzerland (you know - the land where...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Nov-2005, 09:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,738
Posted By Athelstan
Battery Life Expectancy

ST4s Battery - anyone have any comments re what is the "normal" life for its original battery? Mine will be 5yrs old next spring and I get the feeling that it is not retaining a charge as well as it...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Nov-2005, 16:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,674
Posted By Athelstan
Well - I said it direct to Ducati and I'll say it...

Well - I said it direct to Ducati and I'll say it again here:

They've (Ducati that is) have lost the ability to read the Sports Touring market, combine that with:
a) reducing the ST range offering,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2005, 09:09
Replies: 21
Views: 4,640
Posted By Athelstan
Back "home" in Derbyshire I used to...

Back "home" in Derbyshire I used to take my bikes to the nearest MOT garage (shall remain unidentified) who always did a very professional job - so much so that one time I was most grateful for their...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 16:10
Replies: 22
Views: 4,865
Posted By Athelstan
John Very interested - so when you've got your...

John
Very interested - so when you've got your product tried n tested let me have the price etc, and although I live in Switzerland you can deliver it to a Derbyshire address
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2005, 16:09
Replies: 22
Views: 4,865
Posted By Athelstan
John Very interested - so when you've got your...

John
Very interested - so when you've got your product tried n tested let me have the price etc, and although I live in Switzerland you can deliver it to a Derbyshire address
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Oct-2005, 12:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,237
Posted By Athelstan
Nothing wrong with YELLOW, and mine has behaved...

Nothing wrong with YELLOW, and mine has behaved as good as gold (not quiet yellow but close enough for the pun)

And Keith if you past through Switzerland to the WDW then let me know in advance and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Oct-2005, 12:35
Replies: 22
Views: 4,865
Posted By Athelstan
John - if you do find any of the "Chain...

John - if you do find any of the "Chain guides" I will most certainly have one off you.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Oct-2005, 12:53
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks for the link Rushjob - now saved in my...

Thanks for the link Rushjob - now saved in my online ducati file, and very useful it is - appreciated
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 18:50
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks for the link Henry - appreciated

Thanks for the link Henry - appreciated
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 13:28
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Athelstan
Thanks Derek - Appreciated

Thanks Derek - Appreciated
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Oct-2005, 11:23
Replies: 15
Views: 3,534
Posted By Athelstan
Some people have only a vast vacuum between their...

Some people have only a vast vacuum between their ears............
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 11:14
Replies: 11
Views: 5,180
Posted By Athelstan
Torque Settings

[font=Arial]Anyone: I am going to take out the front and back wheels and get new tyres fitted. I know that the torque setting for the rear is 83kn - what is the rating for the front pinch bolts/nuts?...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Oct-2005, 21:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,996
Posted By Athelstan
Dunks - Anyone I live in Switzerland and I...

Dunks - Anyone
I live in Switzerland and I hibernate my ST4s as soon as the high passes are closed at the end of October - it then gets woken up around Aprilish. All I do is fill the petrol tank up...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Oct-2005, 21:55
Replies: 27
Views: 4,774
Posted By Athelstan
Welcome Ratchet - and anyone else with the astute...

Welcome Ratchet - and anyone else with the astute common sense to get an ST4s

If you or anyone else from DSC are in my neck of the woods next season (it's getting very cold here and I'm desparately...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Sep-2005, 09:52
Replies: 36
Views: 7,417
Posted By Athelstan
Ratchet Mines YELLOW - bought my ST4s in June...

Ratchet
Mines YELLOW - bought my ST4s in June 2001 and it has not missed a beat since. I live in Switzerland and do only tours on the bike (no nipping down to the shops) and it is fun fun fun. Do get...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Aug-2005, 09:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By Athelstan
If anyone else has got a "tinted"...

If anyone else has got a "tinted" screen for sale then I'd gladly swap an unused Ducati original "Hi Touring Screen" for a tinted one. U2U me. Thanks.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Aug-2005, 21:44
Replies: 27
Views: 5,846
Posted By Athelstan
Welcome Mara I have my ST4s rear wheel height set...

Welcome Mara
I have my ST4s rear wheel height set at 10 the same as Rushjob. This was done after consultation with the boys at Öhlins re setting the whole suspension up for my style of riding and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Aug-2005, 23:01
Replies: 22
Views: 4,865
Posted By Athelstan
Monty First thing to point out is that I always...

Monty
First thing to point out is that I always ride solo, so that probably contributes to my tyre mileage wear rates. The roads in CH are generally of a good to excellent condition (although out in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Aug-2005, 09:24
Replies: 22
Views: 4,865
Posted By Athelstan
dirtdigger I have an ST4s (2001) and the chain...

dirtdigger
I have an ST4s (2001) and the chain and sprockets were knackered at 12k and replaced - this was checked and spotted at the service and the offending parts shown to me before I agreed to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 04-Aug-2005, 19:27
Replies: 50
Views: 13,769
Posted By Athelstan
I'm Happy I've had a great time with my ST4s...

I'm Happy
I've had a great time with my ST4s these last 4yrs belting around the alps - grand tour of spain n portugal - back to blighty 3 times (one of which was a grand tour to the very north of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Aug-2005, 09:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,747
Posted By Athelstan
YMFB Sent you a U2U

YMFB
Sent you a U2U
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Aug-2005, 15:23
Replies: 89
Views: 21,455
Posted By Athelstan
29yrs Bezza Bantam Kawasaki Z250 Triumph...

29yrs
Bezza Bantam
Kawasaki Z250
Triumph T160
Silk 600s
Ducati 916
Ducati ST4s

All the above I've owned - others that I have had the extended pleasure (or pain) of using inc Laverada Jota and Mirage...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Aug-2005, 15:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,950
Posted By Athelstan
YMFB I concur with what the lads have said - I...

YMFB
I concur with what the lads have said - I get 35mls max when the fuel light comes on and the last bar is flashing. However, a word re riding up n over the alps:

On my bike when you are on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Aug-2005, 15:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,747
Posted By Athelstan
Guys All I can say on the subject is: I live in...

Guys
All I can say on the subject is:
I live in Switzerland but purchased (the swiss would not sell me a yellow st4s) and have the bike serviced by a UK main ducati dealer. It has had all its...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Jul-2005, 11:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,747
Posted By Athelstan
Hi YMFB Cannot recommend anyone near you, but...

Hi YMFB
Cannot recommend anyone near you, but from my experience the service should only take 1 day - I do not understand why anyone would take two days unless of course they did not have any...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jun-2005, 21:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,900
Posted By Athelstan
Terry - I have an ST4s (2001) and have not...

Terry - I have an ST4s (2001) and have not experienced those problems and I have had the engine hot at 110+ in Spain. I'd be very interested to hear if the problem reoccurs or better still to hear of...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 13-Jun-2005, 21:27
Replies: 21
Views: 20,677
Posted By Athelstan
Club Sting Team

How about regionally based club "sting teams"?

These could be based on members volunteering to get together to initiate a sting with the action captured on video. Then the evidence passed onto the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Apr-2005, 21:09
Replies: 10
Views: 3,303
Posted By Athelstan
I have had the hard panniers on from new (2001)...

I have had the hard panniers on from new (2001) and I can report that they have never ever let a single drop of water in during long hard riding in monsoon weath.I find them very easy to dismount and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Feb-2005, 19:05
Replies: 2
Views: 2,565
Posted By Athelstan
Sorry to hear that Drunkinvegas. My ST4s only...

Sorry to hear that Drunkinvegas. My ST4s only once never started. It confounded me and the breakdown service man, until that is he radioed in to ask for technical help and the control centre asked...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Nov-2004, 23:00
Replies: 35
Views: 8,182
Posted By Athelstan
kwikbitch the next time i'm in the uk (next...

kwikbitch
the next time i'm in the uk (next season) i'll do just that - just to see if you are there :-)))):P
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Nov-2004, 22:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,642
Posted By Athelstan
Guys I have stayed with the factory fitted Pilot...

Guys
I have stayed with the factory fitted Pilot Sports as they have proven to be great in all weather conditions and on all types of surfaces. I get 3.5k out of the back and then it wants changing...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Nov-2004, 22:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,269
Posted By Athelstan
Guys I found with my ST4s (2001) that it took...

Guys
I found with my ST4s (2001) that it took some time to get it "right" and fiddling by myself with the settings via the riders manual was hopeless. In the end I consulted with a chap that knew...
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