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Forum: Tyres 22-Dec-2009, 10:38
Replies: 12
Views: 17,327
Posted By John W
So, given that I got no replies, should I assume...

So, given that I got no replies, should I assume everyone else already knows the answer to this and I'm just too stupid to be told :rolleyes: ;)

Or is it that your all too busy playing in the snow...
Forum: Tyres 17-Dec-2009, 13:58
Replies: 12
Views: 17,327
Posted By John W
Question Tyre Pressures

having read the recent thread on the Michelin power !s, and the pressures being quoted, this got me thinking.

I pretty much always run 38/42 on all my bikes, regardless of tyre brand or model, and...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 19-Nov-2009, 22:53
Replies: 28
Views: 29,301
Posted By John W
I think I will be Keith. 04 St4S ABS in senna...

I think I will be Keith.
04 St4S ABS in senna colours, with lots of kit, and a few miles too (~38k).

I'm tempted to keep it incase I don't like the 1200, but it has to go.
I've yet to speak to the...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 18-Nov-2009, 10:52
Replies: 2
Views: 4,517
Posted By John W
Good job John, I didn't realise they were all...

Good job John, I didn't realise they were all your photos :)

There is another bit in the MCN today about the bike.
It says that BMW sell more GS's than the total Ducati production a year, which is...
Forum: Ducati Press Releases 17-Nov-2009, 13:22
Replies: 2
Views: 3,297
Posted By John W
I got all excited then until I followed the link...

I got all excited then until I followed the link and found it only applies to superbikes :(
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Nov-2009, 18:36
Replies: 28
Views: 29,301
Posted By John W
John, my apologies. i've just re-read the article...

John, my apologies.
i've just re-read the article (link below), and it looks like the order is with Ducati coventry. I missed the fact the second quote was from them and not...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 16-Nov-2009, 14:38
Replies: 28
Views: 29,301
Posted By John W
Smile Multistrada 1200 - who is buying one ?

I know Monty has money on one, and so do I.

Just interested to hear who else has too, and maybe which spec your going for. MCN are reporting orders are flying in to the dealers, mainly for the...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 29-Oct-2009, 00:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By John W
nice link, thanks ! Will definitely give it a go.

nice link, thanks !
Will definitely give it a go.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 29-Oct-2009, 00:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,459
Posted By John W
Col in my experience even changing the seals...

Col in my experience even changing the seals doesn't help.

if you ride the bike hard it seems to cook the fluid, most likely because the master cylinder gets heat transfered from the crank cases....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Oct-2009, 15:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,876
Posted By John W
A 135 ORN is a...

A 135 ORN is a 520.

http://www.reginachain.it/eng/products/range.shtml

No idea what your full part number means though.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 26-Oct-2009, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 5,214
Posted By John W
If you pick the revs up and then try to let the...

If you pick the revs up and then try to let the clutch out gently what does it actually do. What I mean is, does it get very lumpy (missing on 1 cylinder), not want to rev cleanly, or rev but the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Oct-2009, 01:50
Replies: 20
Views: 9,092
Posted By John W
Not an option, I need someone to keep the bed...

Not an option, I need someone to keep the bed warm and pay the bar bills :D
Besides, she chooses the trips we go on :burn:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Oct-2009, 21:53
Replies: 20
Views: 9,092
Posted By John W
I've fitted a Pirelli Angel ST this time...

I've fitted a Pirelli Angel ST this time around.
It grips just as good as the diablos I had previously, and seems to be wearing much better. A recent trip that would normally cost me a tyre for the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Oct-2009, 10:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,446
Posted By John W
sorry, only just seen your reply (didn't show up...

sorry, only just seen your reply (didn't show up on 'todays posts' ).

Well the air filter is now lovely and clean and it still does it, to a lesser extent though.
i think the post on the 996/998...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 29-Sep-2009, 20:13
Replies: 27
Views: 5,708
Posted By John W
can you not try to go after them on fit for...

can you not try to go after them on fit for purpose ?

There is no way a cam and rockers should only last this long.

I had a cam and followers replaced on my ST4S after 24k miles. I tried for that,...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 29-Sep-2009, 03:17
Replies: 3
Views: 9,780
Posted By John W
I can wait, and will do so, well as long as they...

I can wait, and will do so, well as long as they arrive before April/May next year.

I'm just interested to see what the multi will carry compared to the ST and other bikes as I couldn't find it in...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 29-Sep-2009, 01:24
Replies: 3
Views: 9,780
Posted By John W
weights and measures

Hi chaps,

can anyone tell me what the fully laden weight is for a 1100s MultiStrada ?

Also, anyone that tours on one of these, do you use the DP tank bag or an aftermarket one ?

Finally, what sort...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 29-Sep-2009, 00:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,390
Posted By John W
If that doesn't work, try finding one from an ST,...

If that doesn't work, try finding one from an ST, I think they are the same (and the caliper is mounted above swinging arm).
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Sep-2009, 12:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,652
Posted By John W
Really depends on how much you want to spend, and...

Really depends on how much you want to spend, and how you want it set up.

I have an autocom, and it is great. We have the satnav and phone linked in to it too. The power feed for mine is taken from...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Sep-2009, 15:39
Replies: 36
Views: 11,156
Posted By John W
Monty, that looks pretty good with the luggage. I...

Monty, that looks pretty good with the luggage. I was expecting them to do a ktm/bmw alloy box setup, which just doesn't do it for us.

The only concern with that is the height of the pillion seat...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2009, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 2,446
Posted By John W
incontinent ? surely not !

Hi all,
Here's one for the mechanics out there.

My ST4S has started to breath a little oil, such that when I stop after a spirited ride I get a small puddle of oil under the airbox breather.

Its...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2009, 14:41
Replies: 36
Views: 11,156
Posted By John W
Great write up. Mine has 36k on it now, and is...

Great write up.

Mine has 36k on it now, and is still going well (did have a new cam and followers at 24k, but mechanic reckons this was due to 12k checks not being done - tricky to prove).

The best...
Forum: Tyres 03-Sep-2009, 14:29
Replies: 3
Views: 8,244
Posted By John W
the storm st from memory has a deep tread...

the storm st from memory has a deep tread pattern, 2 or 3 mm deeper than the normal tyres. Undoubtedly this affects the rolling radius.

I have a garmin zumo on my bike, and the speedo reads near on...
Forum: Tyres 01-Sep-2009, 15:43
Replies: 20
Views: 21,087
Posted By John W
I'm pretty sure its cast into one of the spokes...

I'm pretty sure its cast into one of the spokes Col.

As for mixing tyres, I ride mixed tyres all of the time (always use bridgestone front), and have never had an issue.
I also can't tell the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2009, 14:45
Replies: 46
Views: 11,390
Posted By John W
thanks for the link, That explains it. Because...

thanks for the link, That explains it.
Because I'm not a paid up member at present I cannot see the post.

It may be a daft suggestion, but why not have these events publicised outside the members...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Aug-2009, 00:07
Replies: 46
Views: 11,390
Posted By John W
oh dear. I started reading this thread hoping to...

oh dear.

I started reading this thread hoping to hear details of a christmas do, and the opportunity for me to come meet you nice bunch of people over a beer or 5.

Sadly its another thread full of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Jul-2009, 02:55
Replies: 10
Views: 6,144
Posted By John W
sounds very odd. My st4s has never done this, but...

sounds very odd. My st4s has never done this, but will regularly leave a puddle from the vent if I overfill it.
I'd be checking the pair of filler vents.
There is one which vents from around the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Jun-2009, 02:13
Replies: 20
Views: 8,287
Posted By John W
Check the temp sensors, especially for bad joints...

Check the temp sensors, especially for bad joints as Jools just said.
It might also be the thermostat.

Oh, another thought. My bike was getting hot last year (saw over 100 a few times, which is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Jun-2009, 14:33
Replies: 20
Views: 9,092
Posted By John W
ymfb, this thread reads quite funny. You asked...

ymfb,

this thread reads quite funny.
You asked for advice and then totally ignored it :lol:

pretty much 99% of my riding on the ST4S is two up with luggage, on one trip or another.
I've tried...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Jun-2009, 00:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,654
Posted By John W
Hi ya, just back from a trip. I'm about tomorrow...

Hi ya,

just back from a trip. I'm about tomorrow (wednesday) evening, and out at a bbq on Thursday.
Looks like you have a nice collection of bikes. I too have some off road stuff, and a couple of...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2009, 02:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,654
Posted By John W
They are all the same. If Loz can't find his, I...

They are all the same.

If Loz can't find his, I definitely have a couple going spare.
So if you have no luck give me a PM and I'll dig one out for you.

I'm away this weekend on a trip, Back...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jun-2009, 03:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By John W
yep, very well done. Your obviously a better...

yep, very well done. Your obviously a better negotiator than I was.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Jun-2009, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,110
Posted By John W
I had some changed 2 years ago, as well as one of...

I had some changed 2 years ago, as well as one of the cams. The bike at that time was just on 3 years old, 24k service.

Ducati just weren't interested, despite me emailing and calling them a number...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Jun-2009, 23:26
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
I don't bother with corsas, diablo stradas will...

I don't bother with corsas, diablo stradas will do everything I can throw at the bike, and last longer too.
I always use a BT020/021 on the front though.

Steer clear of Avons, they don't last very...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 01-Jun-2009, 00:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,198
Posted By John W
"so what your saying is, if I want all the...

"so what your saying is, if I want all the go faster bits I need a wallet this big..."

"I tried to get me zip done up, but I could never get it closer than this"

"what I wanted was a mullet, but...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 30-May-2009, 01:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
ah, good idea. Here goes: decent fuel gauge,...

ah, good idea. Here goes:
decent fuel gauge, possibly with miles since the light came on (like the Yam R1 does)
decent headlights (possibly HIDs like the newer BMWs have)
gel seat option
possibly...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-May-2009, 12:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
Ah yes, I recall reading that now. I hope your...

Ah yes, I recall reading that now. I hope your better for when the new bike arrives !
All the best.

p.s. I hope your right handed :D
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2009, 19:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
Sounds perfect to me John ;) We've done lots of...

Sounds perfect to me John ;)

We've done lots of 10 day trips (friday to following Sunday). We usually squeeze 2k5 miles into 7 days, 3k into 10 days :D
Anything more than that and I'm in trouble, as...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2009, 15:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
Cheers John. Yes, it will be mainly used for two...

Cheers John.

Yes, it will be mainly used for two up with luggage, and fast. We tend to do 4 to 7 day trips, rarely use motorways, and the only scenery I usually see is the grass strip either side of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2009, 14:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
Bradders, I agree. Although having spoken with a...

Bradders, I agree.
Although having spoken with a number of current and former BMW owners the quality of them seems to be a long way down from where it used to be.
The number of things they are having...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 27-May-2009, 12:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By John W
GS Rival in 2010 ?

Hi all,

speaking to a guy over the weekend, he said his source told him there isnt to be a new ST replacement, but there is a 1198 engined GS alternative on the way instead.

Does anyone have more...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-May-2009, 22:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By John W
I have an ST4S with 32k miles on it now, still on...

I have an ST4S with 32k miles on it now, still on the orgiinal clutch.
It is now making the same noise as my 996 used to when that had only 10k miles on it.

I've heard lots of reports of the various...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-May-2009, 15:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,957
Posted By John W
PBPB, the st3s had the ohlins when it came out,...

PBPB,
the st3s had the ohlins when it came out, but not abs as far as I am aware.
I test rode a 3s in 2004 and it definitely didn't have abs then.

It seems that when they droped the 4s and 4s abs...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-May-2009, 02:33
Replies: 10
Views: 4,957
Posted By John W
2008 ? I'd be asking which model year it actually...

2008 ?
I'd be asking which model year it actually is, as they weren't made in 08. I think 06 was the last model year.

If its done that few miles it should have no problems at all.
Sounds like a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-May-2009, 23:31
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
It doesn't affect the weight, it affects the head...

It doesn't affect the weight, it affects the head angle.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-May-2009, 01:30
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
what tyres are you running ? I've tried most...

what tyres are you running ?
I've tried most makes of tyre, and always run 42 rear.

I find anything less than 38 in the front is noticeable as I said.
If the rear is lower than around 38 it too is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-May-2009, 22:58
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
same for me, manual is 2.5 bar and 2.9 bar 2.5 X...

same for me, manual is 2.5 bar and 2.9 bar
2.5 X 14.5 = 36.25psi
2.9 x 14.5 = 42.05psi

I run 38 & 42.

re: the tail pack. I guess that makes a difference if you mount it forward.
Besides, a soft bag...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-May-2009, 23:07
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
with regard to the panniers, my advice would be...

with regard to the panniers, my advice would be to always use them in preference to a top box or tail pack.
The panniers are above the rear wheel spindle, whereas a top box is way out behind this,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-May-2009, 02:11
Replies: 34
Views: 11,713
Posted By John W
Snells may have adjusted your preload, which...

Snells may have adjusted your preload, which won't alter the length of the shock when on the centre stand, but may affect the static sag.
you adjust the ride height using the aluminium link rod. Its...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 12-May-2009, 15:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,347
Posted By John W
thanks for that. I already have a roll of mat...

thanks for that.

I already have a roll of mat from aa16. I mentioned wiring in place as that is what I had to do on my 2stroke enduro bikes. If its not needed thats great :)

I best get my cordless...
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