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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Nov-2006, 18:15
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Spent yesterday twiddling beam adjusters, fitting...

Spent yesterday twiddling beam adjusters, fitting Halfords supa-dupa bulbs (15 quid each! :o ), and scagging my knuckles. Bulb changing is an increasingly fiddly job on both cars and bikes these...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 05-Nov-2006, 03:19
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
It's crossed my mind. :) But Multistradas are a...

It's crossed my mind. :)
But Multistradas are a bit more than I'm prepared to pay at the moment. That said, it's quite possible I wouldn't like them at all. I might try to get a run out on one.

And...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2006, 18:52
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Thanks, Glyn, KeefyB, and rockhopper. At the...

Thanks, Glyn, KeefyB, and rockhopper.

At the risk of labouring the point, I'm more interested in it's effect on the headlight than on handling. Realistically, on cold, dark, winter roads, I'm much...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 04-Nov-2006, 18:08
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
The ST4S I saw yesterday had a completely...

The ST4S I saw yesterday had a completely different nose-fairing and light unit to the ST2/4. I don't know if all ST4S's are like this, or just very recent ones.

Well I've just had another go at it:...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 17:30
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Talking Oi! Bloody cheek! ;)

Oi! Bloody cheek! ;)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Nov-2006, 14:07
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Just to clarify: I have no complaints about the...

Just to clarify: I have no complaints about the suspension/handling at all.

It may well only be 10 kg heavier than a 748, but the point is the 748 is smaller, with a lower seat height. As I said,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 19:39
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Well, all I can say is...

<sob>

I want my 748 back! :(

Frankly I think the chances of me learning to love the ST2 are remote.

I feel like I've swapped a Ferrari for a tractor.

Yes, they're grunty, yes, the riding position...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 14:25
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
rockhopper> I'm sure you're right there about...

rockhopper> I'm sure you're right there about the ride height: I'll get it checked out.

Athelstan> Thanks for the link, but, as I said, it's a bit steep. If I had a more expensive ST4S that I was...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Nov-2006, 08:02
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
I'm pretty sure they're the same. Mad Dog. I'll...

I'm pretty sure they're the same. Mad Dog. I'll get it sorted tomorrow.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 01-Nov-2006, 23:02
Replies: 16
Views: 4,286
Posted By moto748
I don't think antonye's right about the...

I don't think antonye's right about the "E". i think by the time the "E" came out, they werre all grey frames and grey (3-spoke) wheels.

At any rate, "S" models were certainly available in biposto...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 22:55
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
Well, 'agricultural' is a matter of perception....

Well, 'agricultural' is a matter of perception. I'm confident the throttle bodies etc are fine. The sprockets have been tweaked, too.

To be honest, I'm not sure this is the bike for me. I've already...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 21:48
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
No gap, really. Thanks for that, rockhopper.

No gap, really.

Thanks for that, rockhopper.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 21:25
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
That twin headlight conversion? It's around $500...

That twin headlight conversion?

It's around $500 if I remember correctly. Bit steep...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 20:51
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
On the plus side, I've managed to re-set the...

On the plus side, I've managed to re-set the clock to GMT! :)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 20:20
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
OK, initial impressions: not that favourable,...

OK, initial impressions: not that favourable, really.

Jeez they're agricultural aren't they? I was surprised by the amount of vibration, although I suppose I shouldn't be with a litre (near enough)...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Nov-2006, 14:19
Replies: 56
Views: 17,072
Posted By moto748
I am now officially an ST owner

Having taken possesion of a T reg ST2 this morning. :)

Bit of a beast after the 748, but it'll be good to be back on a Ducati!

I shall look forward to racking up the miles on it in my usual style...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 27-Oct-2006, 17:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,963
Posted By moto748
When I rode one a while back the rear shock was...

When I rode one a while back the rear shock was very stiff and non-compliant indeed, even by Ducati standards.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Oct-2006, 14:22
Replies: 29
Views: 10,390
Posted By moto748
How much are they?

How much are they?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2006, 14:12
Replies: 29
Views: 10,390
Posted By moto748
Works OK on a 748/99*, Jools. Occasionally in...

Works OK on a 748/99*, Jools.

Occasionally in winter I've known them get a bit gummed up, so you needed a pair of pliers to twist them rather than your fingers, but it's no big deal.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Oct-2006, 22:34
Replies: 29
Views: 10,390
Posted By moto748
As a prospective ST owner, the hassle of panel...

As a prospective ST owner, the hassle of panel removal (especially after the ease of a 748) was one of things putting me off the bikes. Thanks for a very useful thread, Rushjob.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Oct-2006, 20:32
Replies: 1
Views: 2,012
Posted By moto748
Ha ha!

You don't miss a trick, do you, Natty? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Oct-2006, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,327
Posted By moto748
If you listen carefuilly (engine off, ignition...

If you listen carefuilly (engine off, ignition on) you should be able to hear a "click" from the front brake microswitch. If you can't hear a click, the switch is misplaced/missing/broken.

They can...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Oct-2006, 14:31
Replies: 15
Views: 4,284
Posted By moto748
I'll be sitting by the phone, hon. :)

I'll be sitting by the phone, hon. :)
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 03-Oct-2006, 14:29
Replies: 22
Views: 6,483
Posted By moto748
Duh! Obvious, really! Thanks!

Duh!

Obvious, really!


Thanks!
Forum: DSC & Ducati Events 03-Oct-2006, 14:19
Replies: 22
Views: 6,483
Posted By moto748
Why do they have two prices for "sans...

Why do they have two prices for "sans plomb"?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-Oct-2006, 14:08
Replies: 25
Views: 6,093
Posted By moto748
Fair play to you, istanbulian! About how many...

Fair play to you, istanbulian!

About how many kilometres was the trip?
Forum: General Motorcycles only 03-Oct-2006, 13:58
Replies: 15
Views: 4,284
Posted By moto748
Departure imminent, then, Lin? Aren't you...

Departure imminent, then, Lin?

Aren't you getting the beers in first? ;)
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 02-Oct-2006, 14:09
Replies: 25
Views: 6,093
Posted By moto748
Van's comments are obviously made tongue in...

Van's comments are obviously made tongue in cheek, but of course some of us, I suspect, can only run to owning one bike (certainly only one Ducati! :rolleyes: ). So some compromises have to be made....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 25-Sep-2006, 14:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By moto748
I've got the 20% brighter or whatever they are in...

I've got the 20% brighter or whatever they are in my dip beam, the main beam's OK really. I keep hearing people say they're poor, and of couse they're not going to be as good as the latest R1 or...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2006, 13:53
Replies: 16
Views: 5,534
Posted By moto748
I just don't think that's true. I'm running a...

I just don't think that's true. I'm running a loan bike at the moment, and it's the first IL4 I've ever ridden (I'd ridden a VFR before, though). It's a Honda Hornet, not the most exciting of bikes,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Aug-2006, 14:28
Replies: 39
Views: 5,530
Posted By moto748
So why do people tend to run higher (or the same)...

So why do people tend to run higher (or the same) pressures in the front tyre compared to the back on the track, whereas presumably you run higher in the rear on the road?

Don't you?
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Aug-2006, 14:42
Replies: 113
Views: 31,330
Posted By moto748
Wink So we can safely kill off that old canard Ducati...

So we can safely kill off that old canard Ducati came out with about the 999 being "cheaper and easier to service" than the old superbikes, then?

All that translated to for me was "We've moved the...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 13-Aug-2006, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Posted By moto748
Fairing screws

I still have some of these lying around at home:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=14883&highlight=fairing+screws

If anyone wants a set, PM me and I'm sure we can come to some...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Aug-2006, 21:07
Replies: 113
Views: 31,330
Posted By moto748
Well if people are chipping in with servicing...

Well if people are chipping in with servicing recommndations, then I ought to include louigimoto, near Bristol, who does a superb job of keeping my bike (and quite a few other DSC members bikes too,...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Aug-2006, 14:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,286
Posted By moto748
At the risk of stating the obvious, I'd try the...

At the risk of stating the obvious, I'd try the ignition switch first, and the wiring to it. Follow the leads from the switch and check the condition of the connectors where it joins the rest of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 09-Aug-2006, 14:23
Replies: 17
Views: 4,388
Posted By moto748
With respect: I can't believe anyone would be put...

With respect:
I can't believe anyone would be put off a bike because of corroded disc bolts!

If it bothers you, then a few stainless bolts would cost pennies relative to the cost of the bike....
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2006, 14:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By moto748
You may not find the ones with the fly-lead at a...

You may not find the ones with the fly-lead at a filling station, but Halfords sell them. Get the 20% brighter sort.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 08-Aug-2006, 14:15
Replies: 2
Views: 2,513
Posted By moto748
Are they easy to replace? No, not really. They're...

Are they easy to replace? No, not really. They're not "designed" to be replaced, but it is possible, like most things. Not too hard to pick up a 2nd hand instrument off ebay. Louigi swopped glass for...
Forum: Monsters 27-Jul-2006, 14:32
Replies: 17
Views: 5,085
Posted By moto748
I don't understand this. Can you...

I don't understand this. Can you elaborate?


Fair points by Jools above re the ST's as wqell. You might find one "a bit of a barge" for a while after a 916, but they're stonking bikes.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 22-Jul-2006, 20:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By moto748
Strip and clean the calipers? (If you use it in...

Strip and clean the calipers?

(If you use it in winter) Clean the mud out of the radiator so that it cools as efficiently as possible. Guy who services my used-every-day bike takes the damn thing...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 18-Jul-2006, 14:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,553
Posted By moto748
As it's brass and soft, can't you gently peen it...

As it's brass and soft, can't you gently peen it with a centre punch?
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 16-Jul-2006, 21:48
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By moto748
I use Motul 300V fully synth in mine. I thought...

I use Motul 300V fully synth in mine.

I thought it was supposed to be one of the dearest brands around, but I paid 30 quid for 5 litres at my local bike shop.*


* Fair play to Phoenix Motorcycles,...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 16-Jul-2006, 21:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,062
Posted By moto748
Reads very well. There's only two t's in...

Reads very well. There's only two t's in 'throughout', though (Para #1).
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 16-Jul-2006, 18:30
Replies: 23
Views: 5,277
Posted By moto748
I agree with rockhopper. Oil capacity of a 748...

I agree with rockhopper.

Oil capacity of a 748 BP is 3.5 litres. You probably won't get quite that much in, but that's the sort of amount you should have available. Put the bike on the paddock...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 23:27
Replies: 28
Views: 4,898
Posted By moto748
A strange...

A strange coincidence:

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/way-off-topic/42076-im-emigrating-to-oz.html
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Jul-2006, 08:11
Replies: 28
Views: 4,898
Posted By moto748
Congratulations, Lin! Wonderful news! Every good...

Congratulations, Lin! Wonderful news!
Every good wish to you both.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Jun-2006, 08:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,935
Posted By moto748
You're lucky to have a warning light! :lol: Mine...

You're lucky to have a warning light! :lol:

Mine popped the switch our of the thread in the casing (not uncommon, apparently). It's been replaced by a superb bodge with a bolt and nyloc nut :)

It's...
Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 30-Jun-2006, 08:19
Replies: 5
Views: 5,461
Posted By moto748
You're lucky to have a warning light! :lol: Mine...

You're lucky to have a warning light! :lol:

Mine popped the switch our of the thread in the casing (not uncommon, apparently). It's been replaced by a superb bodge with a bolt and nyloc nut :)

It's...
Forum: Classic 27-Jun-2006, 19:26
Replies: 7
Views: 9,386
Posted By moto748
Couldn't Rich recommend someone, Steve?

Couldn't Rich recommend someone, Steve?
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 27-Jun-2006, 14:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,398
Posted By moto748
Paul> I do believe Glyn and Dibble are talking...

Paul>
I do believe Glyn and Dibble are talking about the same thing.
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