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Forum: Shazaam! on Engine Systems 06-Jan-2006, 06:25
Replies: 22
Views: 11,105
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
screeching sounds like clutch. You should be able...

screeching sounds like clutch. You should be able to hold the bike fairly upright and get a good gaze at the window before dropping it back down on the side stand. Did it all the time with my SS. Can...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 06-Jan-2006, 06:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,681
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
screeching sounds like clutch. You should be able...

screeching sounds like clutch. You should be able to hold the bike fairly upright and get a good gaze at the window before dropping it back down on the side stand. Did it all the time with my SS. Can...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Dec-2005, 06:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,476
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
give us some more updates on this John. I am...

give us some more updates on this John. I am looking at autocom or starcom and you feedback has been helpful so far.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Nov-2005, 10:00
Replies: 38
Views: 8,202
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
:sing::burn::P

:sing::burn::P
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Nov-2005, 05:23
Replies: 38
Views: 8,202
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
BDG, that is exactly the point! Expressed my...

BDG, that is exactly the point! Expressed my sentiments very well.
I found the VFR uncomfortable after about 150 miles and pretty soul less. Sure it runs forever and does everything reasonbley well,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Nov-2005, 09:30
Replies: 38
Views: 8,202
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
unique characteristic...agreed...

unique characteristic...agreed wholeheartedly
innovare....agree again
I work in a patent firm and I see innovation everyday, according to international standards at least. The Japanese do not hold a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Nov-2005, 07:46
Replies: 38
Views: 8,202
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Just took my ST 4 in for 12 month service and got...

Just took my ST 4 in for 12 month service and got a Yamaha 250 Scooter as a loaner. Performs adequately in commuting chores, is smooth, pretty fast, quiet, great brakes, starts right up and rides...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Nov-2005, 07:26
Replies: 16
Views: 4,905
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I have strapped skiis on a Yamaha DT200 to go...

I have strapped skiis on a Yamaha DT200 to go spring mountaineering. Tail end strapped to the footrests, tip ends tied up behind me at an angle approaching my thigh when riding. I imagine 4 foot...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Nov-2005, 06:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
isn't that a switch to the ST4s ABS and the new...

isn't that a switch to the ST4s ABS and the new ST3s
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 15-Nov-2005, 05:35
Replies: 32
Views: 3,827
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
It would seem weight and suspension response...

It would seem weight and suspension response (difference in unsprung weight) would be the other factors to consider, especially if you are not having a problem with braking or being outbraked.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Nov-2005, 08:21
Replies: 18
Views: 4,476
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
this might help as...

this might help as well:

http://ducatisportingclub.com/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=13390
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2005, 09:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well then, I guess you just have to live with...

Well then, I guess you just have to live with being deprived!
Last night I tried to convince a fellow Pom to sell his 79,000 mile 911 and buy a nice docile sport tourer.....He didn't take the bait...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2005, 03:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Cheers for the above. The running or parking...

Cheers for the above. The running or parking lights are the little lights off to the side of the main head lamp that are always on. I wanted something brighter (and maybe fancier), especially on the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 09:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thanks P! approval may not be a problem here, but...

Thanks P!
approval may not be a problem here, but I wonder about the lens problem. What is done with LED brake lights?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 07:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Running lights

Recently been thinking of changing the running lights in front to LED's to get a little more visibility (especially from the right as that is the side that does not have the low beam on) and perhaps...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Oct-2005, 07:19
Replies: 27
Views: 5,607
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Welcome to the 4S club. Great fun! There have...

Welcome to the 4S club. Great fun! There have been a lot of posts on setting preload and other adjustments here. Just go back a few months and you should find something.
Either that or find a 45 kilo...
Forum: Stolen Bikes 17-Oct-2005, 10:39
Replies: 8
Views: 9,752
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
too much theft going on in situations where it...

too much theft going on in situations where it could be stopped. How many folks have had their rides nicked at race venues. Someone should start demanding more security for riders. How about showing...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 05-Oct-2005, 07:10
Replies: 36
Views: 7,866
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Very sorry to hear of the crash, happy to know...

Very sorry to hear of the crash, happy to know you had a good helmet and no broken bones. How did it happen. Maybe you can give us some more details so that we can all learn from the experience....
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Oct-2005, 10:04
Replies: 32
Views: 9,931
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
the SS line was just sexy! Those curves are just...

the SS line was just sexy! Those curves are just erotic. When polished up, the reflection of light is sumptuous and firing the beasts up always brings out the grins!
As for 750 vs 900, I found my 750...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Sep-2005, 09:11
Replies: 29
Views: 4,681
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
what do you guys do when you ride. Carry all...

what do you guys do when you ride. Carry all those locks with you? Post a gaurd? Bring the bike into the pub with you. Jeez, I would think parking one in a Bradley AFV would solve the problem. Then...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2005, 09:43
Replies: 8
Views: 2,683
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
kind of like a spongy cork material that soaks up...

kind of like a spongy cork material that soaks up oil, but is subjected to enough pressure to ensure grip. Release the pressure and the material can slide on the metal plate surface with very little...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2005, 09:15
Replies: 15
Views: 5,764
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
They may be selling more of them here if the...

They may be selling more of them here if the ST4sABS is still around as the law limiting bikes on expressways to only one up was rescinded recently. There are a wholelot of Japanese who want to go...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Sep-2005, 09:08
Replies: 36
Views: 8,502
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I have a yellow abs, bought in December. Great...

I have a yellow abs, bought in December. Great fun, and the yellow gets a lot of compliments from riders and non-riders alike. Issues I have had so far are hot exhaust under left leg that exits under...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Sep-2005, 06:50
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
be scientific. do one thing at a time and check...

be scientific. do one thing at a time and check the results before moving on.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Sep-2005, 10:22
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
My ST4 was idling low in hot weather here and...

My ST4 was idling low in hot weather here and sometimes stalling in traffic. Took it to the dealer and he was going to adjust the idle, but instead he shot carb cleaner into the air intakes and also...
Forum: 851 / 888 26-Aug-2005, 10:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
beautiful bike. Really nice piece of artwork

beautiful bike. Really nice piece of artwork
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Aug-2005, 08:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I don't see why it woulod not be normal after...

I don't see why it woulod not be normal after looking at those two exhaust valves exiting right under the tank. Didn't really notice the heat until it started to warm up here and now with summer in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 10:15
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14 with Jumo 211F...

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14 with Jumo 211F engine.....wonder if we can put one in a Monster frame??
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 10:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Nope, they were Czech in origin, but don't know...

Nope, they were Czech in origin, but don't know about the engines. Could be skoda or tatra versions of the Me original.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Aug-2005, 03:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
okay, gold shield with good air circulation and...

okay, gold shield with good air circulation and no cats....Hmmm, let me work on those parameters. Actually, I think the rear exhaust coming out right under the tank/seat area is the culprit. I would...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 22-Aug-2005, 09:36
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
looking at this problem again (it is still hot...

looking at this problem again (it is still hot and humid here with plenty of traffic jams to keep one meditating on the subject at hand....er thigh), it seems there may be a way to mount some kind of...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 15-Aug-2005, 09:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,395
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I agree as i have the ST panniers as well. Just...

I agree as i have the ST panniers as well. Just kind of a pain to switch back and forth with the brackets. Threads tend to strip pretty easily, so be careful when doing the change-over. However, once...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Aug-2005, 03:44
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Roger that!!:lol:

Roger that!!:lol:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Aug-2005, 17:35
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yeah, I thought of that as well. Must be some...

yeah, I thought of that as well. Must be some cheap asbestos suits out there! Kind of hard to wear in the humidity here though...LOL
Kind of a nice combination though. I flare my legs to let the heat...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Aug-2005, 17:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
yep, flaring the legs helps, but the rider...

yep, flaring the legs helps, but the rider complained of toasty left thigh....can't keep her too unhappy for long. Will try to work on something and see if we can reduce the burned flesh to a nice...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Aug-2005, 11:06
Replies: 18
Views: 4,041
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
toasty thighs

toasty, not tasty. Went to the coast the other day and did some sorely needed sun and ocean bathing. Took a young lady friend on my ST4 and got away from Tokyo for two days. Now the summers in Japan...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 05-Aug-2005, 08:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,100
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
sounds like the pump. You should hear it.

sounds like the pump. You should hear it.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 05-Aug-2005, 08:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,942
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Just had my light come on at 243. Usually get 15...

Just had my light come on at 243. Usually get 15 to 20 km/l or about 37 to 47 MPG on a 93 750SS with cans, K/N, Dynojet and 14 t front sprocket. A lot of that lower mileage also comes from weaving...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Aug-2005, 07:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
shouldn't be a problem. Ran my 93 750SS on only...

shouldn't be a problem. Ran my 93 750SS on only unleaded and never had any problems. Don't know if Japanese fuel is dodgier than Brit stuff, though I know some pretty strange fuel stands exist in the...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 13-Jul-2005, 08:36
Replies: 23
Views: 5,011
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
92 900 has some frame and swingarm issues I...

92 900 has some frame and swingarm issues I think. Wheelies are probably asking for trouble for both the frame and the steering head. Swingarm should be checked for cracking regularly. Make sure your...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 11-Jul-2005, 08:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,829
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
why not? He slides around all the time so the way...

why not? He slides around all the time so the way Ducks eat tires should be not problem for him. I thought the major problem was getting all the power to the ground and keeping tires somewhat viable...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 06-Jul-2005, 10:59
Replies: 89
Views: 23,812
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
41 years Suzuki KH80 Kawa A1SS 250 Kawa A7 Some...

41 years

Suzuki KH80
Kawa A1SS 250
Kawa A7
Some box stuff like a 63 BSA Clubman
Suzuki GSX400E
Suzu GSX550E
Honda CBX400
Yamadog DX125
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jun-2005, 06:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,369
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Whew, lucky there. The speed limit at the time I...

Whew, lucky there. The speed limit at the time I did my ironbutt was 120 mph for TRUCKS at night! (I-10 outside of Phoenix). Nothing like being passed by an 18 wheeler at 130 mph in the middle of the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jun-2005, 06:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Hmmm, thought it had to be something like that....

Hmmm, thought it had to be something like that. Rush, that sounds like a nice combo as I kind of like keeping the original 15 on the front. What kind of revs do you get at 120kph??
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 21-Jun-2005, 04:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,180
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
very easy to do with the sparkies out. give it a...

very easy to do with the sparkies out. give it a few more revs to spread the oil around.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Jun-2005, 08:18
Replies: 14
Views: 4,369
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Did a San Angelo Texas to Blythe...

Did a San Angelo Texas to Blythe (Arizona/California border) on a 350 A7 Kawasaki in much ess than 24 hours (over a 1000 miles) with a speeding ticket in New Mexico. Aching butt, perhaps carpal...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Jun-2005, 07:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,753
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
countershaft

Finally put a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket on and it makes the bike much smoother at launch and easier to lug around in traffic. Haven't tried top speed out yet (will I ever??) as I only just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Jun-2005, 08:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Have you checked the fuel vent tube. Great little...

Have you checked the fuel vent tube. Great little piece to look over, but oh so important. A small kink can limit the amount of full that can get sucked out. Just a thought. Also, the accelerator...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-May-2005, 11:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Yeah, I find my self too engrossed in the...

Yeah, I find my self too engrossed in the entertainment at times. Specially when diving into a corner. Maybe we can adapt PS2 controls to it!
Forum: General Motorcycles only 25-May-2005, 08:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,254
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
This should help a...

This should help a little:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/stickerremoval/

WD-40 at the end is a nice touch to get rid of all the stickiness.
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