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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-May-2005, 02:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Cheers lads, I will talk to the dealer about this...

Cheers lads,
I will talk to the dealer about this on Saturday. I have run the tank down to about 19.5 liters leaving about 1.5 to go.....20-30 kilos (with the last 10 off pushing the thing LOL). The...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-May-2005, 10:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
My, what benefits the digital age have brought...

My, what benefits the digital age have brought us! I got 300 kilos on 16.5 liters of Tokyo driving so that is a little more than 150 miles with some to spare. Still, that little LCD winking at me and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-May-2005, 09:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Paul, that is the old school of riding your tank....

Paul, that is the old school of riding your tank. But then we had reserve valves (which some of us forgot to shutoff after a fill-up). But with the new hitech digital wired broadband hyper managed...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-May-2005, 06:40
Replies: 25
Views: 4,971
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
916's have been real heartbreakers....husbands...

916's have been real heartbreakers....husbands and boyfriends drooling over them like they never drooled before....sorry ladies!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-May-2005, 06:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
fuel indickie

Just got back from a business trip to very very sunny California....aah, the joys of driving a convertible up Hwy 1!
Anyway, looked foreward to getting back in the saddle of my ST4 and rode into...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-May-2005, 10:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
You mean after only 2300 km...My Gilera doesn't...

You mean after only 2300 km...My Gilera doesn't have a dry clutch, but makes the same noise. Maybe I should stop dropping the hammer at every stoplight....LOL
How did your move go Paul?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-May-2005, 09:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,451
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Grind Away!

Just took a ride to see the Japan Indy 300 at Honda's Twin Ring Motegi. They have built an oval there for Indy cars and Nascar. Pretty fast, pretty loud. Anyway, the STs4 was a pleasure to do the 360...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 29-Apr-2005, 02:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,863
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thanks. U2U in the mail!

Thanks. U2U in the mail!
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 26-Apr-2005, 07:56
Replies: 22
Views: 5,863
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Shazaam, what is the change in wear on the chain...

Shazaam,
what is the change in wear on the chain in going to a 14t. I did this to my SS750 and it improved acceleration of course and also made the engine spin at higher rpms on the highway, reducing...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Apr-2005, 16:22
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
got it back, got it back! Picked it up on...

got it back, got it back! Picked it up on Saturday and rode into Tokyo for a baseball game. Great ride back home. Definitely brought a smile or two! Really want to break this engine in so I can see...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 14-Apr-2005, 10:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Sounds good. maybe I will let you know when I...

Sounds good. maybe I will let you know when I will attempt this matter. Also, does a full bearing change require ducati or generic bearings?? Anyone know?
BTW, your wife can't be too ugly....anyone...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Apr-2005, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,513
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
You would think that the wise business decision...

You would think that the wise business decision would be to make it right first and reduce warranty problems. Nice to have the system in place but a little more effort in design and assembly would...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 10-Apr-2005, 02:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Fiscus, Japan ain't so far.....our world has...

Fiscus,
Japan ain't so far.....our world has really shrunk. Just wish postal rates had shrunk as well.
888, advice taken and thanks for the off on the spanner! Will have to pass on that but 28000 km...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2005, 09:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thanks Frank. Link just gave me an error....

Thanks Frank. Link just gave me an error. Probably end up doing this in beggining of May when there are a few holidays around.
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 08-Apr-2005, 04:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Muchas Gracias Senores! Looked through the links...

Muchas Gracias Senores!

Looked through the links (toolbank one is expired though) and liked what I saw. WIll try the stand. I hoipe bearings don't need replacement (not too many wheelies with my...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Apr-2005, 11:13
Replies: 74
Views: 21,596
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Sounds like an upside down yoke...:lol:

Sounds like an upside down yoke...:lol:
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 07-Apr-2005, 11:11
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thanks Dukes, I have a Ducati Service manual, but...

Thanks Dukes,
I have a Ducati Service manual, but I haven't looked at it lately. Not too great, but passable. I also recollect an article on this in one of the Japanese Duck magazines I have. Just...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 06-Apr-2005, 04:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Head Bearings

Just have my 750SS in for safety inspection dealer said there is a little bit of play in the front stem head bearing. Probably needs servicing, but it runs about 45,000 yen ($400) here. I have seen...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Apr-2005, 04:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Yeah, that is always the problem. ANother one is...

Yeah, that is always the problem. ANother one is there are not that many STs over here yet, though that should change. They just enacted a law allowing two up riding on expressways and a lot of...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-Mar-2005, 10:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Any sites for doing 2V's or is it basically the...

Any sites for doing 2V's or is it basically the same as for 4V's
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Mar-2005, 09:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Dealer just told me month and a half to get the...

Dealer just told me month and a half to get the upper fairing and clutch assembly! What do I do with all this great weather and soon to blossom cherry trees??
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Mar-2005, 08:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Side stand follies

Was warming my ST4 up for a run into work on a very nice Friday morning, looking forward to riding my date home in the evening. Extra helmet netted on the back, jacket zipped up, engine idling...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Mar-2005, 08:10
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Japan is just about to allow two up touring on...

Japan is just about to allow two up touring on the expressways. April 1st is the big day. Now I have a young lass who wishes to join me on some of the tours I did and the ST 4 is really the way to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Mar-2005, 09:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,980
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
So, another one of us in the land of Sushi and an...

So, another one of us in the land of Sushi and an ST4 rider to boot! So, you're going to wake the neighbors up. All 100,000 of them!
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 10-Mar-2005, 02:37
Replies: 46
Views: 9,460
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
So, now that most of this discussion has reached...

So, now that most of this discussion has reached a certain culmination, what do you folks think about the 996 motor in the ST4. Any ideas on how it has been improved and de-tuned for the sport...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 15-Feb-2005, 07:10
Replies: 29
Views: 5,452
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
During the winter my SS would always balk at cold...

During the winter my SS would always balk at cold morning starts(a condition that disappears once the weather warms). Frequently jumped off my 4WD, but no success with the engine not running...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 10-Feb-2005, 09:50
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
No idea about how good they are, just know that...

No idea about how good they are, just know that BS makes some very good tires for a lot of different events. Road stuff for cars and bikes is usually top notch as well and if they have some idea...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Feb-2005, 09:29
Replies: 54
Views: 11,324
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I don't know much about the Superebikes, but in...

I don't know much about the Superebikes, but in running my 750 SS with 900SS's, I of course noticed the major power difference, especially on the highway. Probably similar to the 749/999 comparo. But...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2005, 10:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
My point was, I think the engineeers are not too...

My point was, I think the engineeers are not too stupid at BS. I would imagine they tested the stuff in the rain and are not just speaking off the top of their heads. Perhaps that kind of approach...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2005, 06:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Anybody out there remember that these guys used...

Anybody out there remember that these guys used to make some screaming little bikes. Their 90cc was light and fast and the 175 kept up with most 250s, but their 350 was a jewel with a broad powerband...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 09-Feb-2005, 03:08
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well, Bridgestone is HQ'd in the land of...

Well, Bridgestone is HQ'd in the land of everpresent rains and maybe they are right. Have you tried them. THey must be doing something right if Ducati switched to them for MotoGP.....Interesting...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 04-Feb-2005, 09:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Sell the wife!!

Sell the wife!!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Feb-2005, 03:18
Replies: 22
Views: 4,179
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
108 BHP for 2005. I should try to get to...

108 BHP for 2005.

I should try to get to Indonesia and get a guided tour of the roads!!
Cheers
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Feb-2005, 03:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Beautiful bike! but must play hell with...

Beautiful bike! but must play hell with aerodynamics during the day. Maybe you can slip em off and put em in ur back pocket when taking a noon spin:bouncy:
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Feb-2005, 06:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,179
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Dondy, Welcome! You will find the gals and guys...

Dondy,
Welcome! You will find the gals and guys here very very knowledgable and full of spice! Helped me out a few times. I am in Japan and have two Dukes, 750SS and a new ST4 that I bought after...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 02-Feb-2005, 03:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
I did something similar before LED's came out...

I did something similar before LED's came out (small halogens), but did not cover up my main light. That sounds dangerous as well as illegal
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2005, 15:17
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Orange, I didn't know there has been a Ducati...

Orange, I didn't know there has been a Ducati Orange since about 1965....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2005, 15:14
Replies: 3
Views: 4,858
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Great Shazam, what about ST4S with ABS??

Great Shazam,
what about ST4S with ABS??
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2005, 09:42
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Right on Paul!

Right on Paul!
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2005, 09:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,805
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Good info Pedro. Nice to know Ducati is doing...

Good info Pedro. Nice to know Ducati is doing something like that. Makes customers a little more secure. Doubt they would have that here, but I can check.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Feb-2005, 07:05
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Who cares. If it is a gem and pleases the owner...

Who cares. If it is a gem and pleases the owner for several years, that is what matters. I didn't know we rode Ducks for their resale value.
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Feb-2005, 03:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,805
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Same thing happens here in Japan. There is a...

Same thing happens here in Japan. There is a difference in warranty and the 2-year Ducati service that is part of a new bike through an authorized dealer. Also, you need to worry about afterservice,...
Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 01-Feb-2005, 03:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,973
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well, if you have eliminated the breather hose...

Well, if you have eliminated the breather hose (do you use a tank bag that may slide forward and bend the hose at low speeds) and the carb icing problem, I would check the carb fittings. See if they...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Jan-2005, 09:27
Replies: 23
Views: 7,259
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
This is what I thought the ST3 would be like. I...

This is what I thought the ST3 would be like. I imagine it is a jewel in the rough and hasn't been discovered by the general public. I love my ST4 so far, but I don't think I could have gone wrong...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 28-Jan-2005, 09:02
Replies: 7
Views: 3,530
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
wheels and tires look Duck to me too. Is this guy...

wheels and tires look Duck to me too. Is this guy from Latvia or something?? Well, does kind of look like some of the design faux pas the company had years ago (and BMW has had recently).

Cheap at...
Forum: Ducati Insurance - Questions and Answers! 27-Jan-2005, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 3,749
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
hang 'em in the town square, then drag 'em to...

hang 'em in the town square, then drag 'em to Dakar behind some big KTM's
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Jan-2005, 15:44
Replies: 11
Views: 4,126
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Thanks John, will keep that in mind,

Thanks John, will keep that in mind,
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Jan-2005, 10:08
Replies: 65
Views: 21,704
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
So RED Steve, How is your ST3. Just wondering now...

So RED Steve,
How is your ST3. Just wondering now that you have had it for over a month. I was impressed with the tractability of the engine, but it would be nice to hear how you are doing with your...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Jan-2005, 09:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,126
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Anyone using the Tecstar stuff. I was in...

Anyone using the Tecstar stuff. I was in California over Christmas and the dealer there had none in stock. So, I need to wait until May to try again, and that gives me time to hear evaluations from...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Jan-2005, 01:57
Replies: 26
Views: 7,349
Posted By Mad Dog Bianchi
Well, suspension is a step down. No Showa in the...

Well, suspension is a step down. No Showa in the front or Ohlins in the back. I put an Ohlins on the back of my SS and that was worthwhile, but only after I had put some miles on the original. WOuld...
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