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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2004, 14:12
Replies: 16
Views: 3,925
Posted By John W
Thanks Andy. I accept what your saying about the...

Thanks Andy.

I accept what your saying about the mounting points.

I did have a go at fitting the pipes in the centre hole when I put them on, but thought I'd try the proper place first.

My...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2004, 13:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,905
Posted By John W
So no spares as such then ?? I usually take some...

So no spares as such then ??

I usually take some bungee cords to bungee the front brake on (and to strapo anything else on the bike that the wife buys !! :o ), and put my gloves on the seat for them...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2004, 13:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,925
Posted By John W
Thanks guys. I've just been out and...

Thanks guys.

I've just been out and checked. I have around 20 to 25mm between pavement & rear tyre when on the stand. Best adjust some of that out then...

Also, I have 11 clicks clockwise on...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Apr-2004, 00:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,905
Posted By John W
what spares would you take...

for a 10 day / 3k mile trip ?

I'm taking some more tools than come in the very basic tool kit, spare bulbs, puncture repair kit, etc, but wondered if there were any spares I should think about...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Apr-2004, 23:51
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
just an update on my nozzle location (steady...

just an update on my nozzle location (steady !)

I repositioned it to oil the outer side of the front sprocket, which in turn throws the oil out onto the chain. After a couple of days testing it...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Apr-2004, 23:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,925
Posted By John W
Rear suspension settings for touring

Hi all,

well, it would seem my questions concerning ground clearance before I brought my ST4S were not totally unfounded.
We went for a brief ride this evening, and on a slowish (1st gear) left hand...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 22:39
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
pic4 - nozzle location at front sprocket (not...

pic4 - nozzle location at front sprocket (not happy with this as it oils the outside of the chain...)
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 22:37
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
pic3 - routing of pipework down inside of frame

pic3 - routing of pipework down inside of frame
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 22:35
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
pic2 - pipe route across top of ABS pump

pic2 - pipe route across top of ABS pump
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 22:33
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
pic1 - reservoir location

pic1 - reservoir location
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 22:07
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
Thanks Andy & Chris. I did look in the...

Thanks Andy & Chris.

I did look in the manual and sussed out where I needed to connect the pipe. Funnily enough I had already removed that screw earlier, but put it back incase it was not the right...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 20:36
Replies: 13
Views: 5,243
Posted By John W
ST front guard extender

Yep, pyramid plastics do them.
http://pyramid-plastics.co.uk/extenda_fendax.html

I brought mine from P&H who ordered it in for me.

A couple of words of warning though.
Make sure it is correctly...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Apr-2004, 19:54
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
Andy, many thanks for taking the time to...

Andy,

many thanks for taking the time to take/post the pics.
I have fitted my reservoir on the righthand side lower frame rail (if that makes sense), which is behind the damper reservoir on my bike....
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Apr-2004, 22:07
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
Thanks Andy, I'll look forward to...

Thanks Andy,
I'll look forward to them.

I'm sure it is pretty easy to fit as there isn't a great deal to the kit.
Its always handy to know how others are fitted though.

I assume the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 08-Apr-2004, 21:22
Replies: 32
Views: 13,652
Posted By John W
scott oiler on an ST

Hi,

any of you guys have a scott oiler fitted ?
I've brought one for my ST4S and intended to fit it myself, like you do.

However, I was expecting slightly more detailed fitting instructions...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 31-Mar-2004, 21:12
Replies: 6
Views: 3,172
Posted By John W
I know exactly what you mean everton...

I had a vfr800 for touring. Does everything superbly but getting on it after a blast on the 996 made it feel oh so boring.

I tried the Multistrada but my vfr was mainly used for 2up touring, so...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 24-Mar-2004, 00:09
Replies: 0
Views: 2,649
Posted By John W
Should I fit the DP module...

while still running the bike in ?

The panels are off at present so thinking of fitting the module before putting them back on.

I have already slapped the cans on.

If I fit the DP module & filter...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Mar-2004, 15:23
Replies: 23
Views: 7,576
Posted By John W
You are right

they do come with the mounting kit.

What I'm waiting for now though is the DP racing exhaust kit with carbon pipes, chip, filter, and sprockets. Hopefully they will arrive by the end of the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Mar-2004, 15:15
Replies: 1
Views: 3,266
Posted By John W
Any Racks available for STs ??

Hi people.

I had a Renntec rack on the rrear of my VFR, and wondered if there was anything similar for the ST range (Renntec don't make one).
I know I could buy the top box mount, but it is a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Mar-2004, 14:16
Replies: 0
Views: 2,654
Posted By John W
Any Racks available for STs ??

Hi people.

I had a Renntec rack on the rrear of my VFR, and wondered if there was anything similar for the ST range (Renntec don't make one).
I know I could buy the top box mount, but it is a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Mar-2004, 00:00
Replies: 5
Views: 3,725
Posted By John W
Glad you asked that Glyn

I had to check the light switch on the way home in the dark on Friday. I couldn't believe the low beam was actually on !

The high beam is more like the low beam on my VFR.

Has anyone had a go...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Mar-2004, 23:49
Replies: 23
Views: 7,576
Posted By John W
Thanx Athelstan. Don't worry, I'd have...

Thanx Athelstan.

Don't worry, I'd have put the funnel in the wife's pannier :lol::devil:

Yep, I intend to do a change every 3k, but we often do close to or more than that mileage...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Mar-2004, 22:00
Replies: 23
Views: 7,576
Posted By John W
BDG, I can't see how a printed leaflet would...

BDG, I can't see how a printed leaflet would help, as it would be almost horizontal.
I've used a plastic coke bottle with a finger off a rubber glove over its neck to fit in the filler hole...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 14-Mar-2004, 18:49
Replies: 23
Views: 7,576
Posted By John W
Topping up ST engine oil with panels on

Hi people.

I'm wondering what magic trickery you lot go to in order to top up your St engine oil without removing the fairings.
The filler seems almost inaccessible to me.

Is there a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Mar-2004, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 5,196
Posted By John W
decoding the VIN number

Hi,

Can anyone confirm what the letters are for each of the years for the STs please.

I had a look at the Ducati ST Faq so I know vaguely what the first 9 digits mean (e.g. my ST4S has ZDM520AA),...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Mar-2004, 23:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Posted By John W
Thanks people. I can see why you took it off...

Thanks people.
I can see why you took it off rushjob :lol:
Athelstan if I find myself heaoing your way I'll buy you that beer, not sure if I'll take the screen though ;)

Should have said,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 09-Mar-2004, 14:00
Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Posted By John W
What\'s the standard ST screen like ?

Just wondering how good the standard screen is, or if I need to order a high screen, or even a flip-up screen.

Do you guys just use the standard screen or have you changed it ?

I see there is a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Mar-2004, 21:09
Replies: 10
Views: 3,411
Posted By John W
I know your right Monty. What I meant was...

I know your right Monty.
What I meant was choosing between the the ST4S and the MultiStrada, the ST4S is the closest to the vfr in terms of comfort for the wife. Actually, in one of my other posts I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Mar-2004, 12:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,290
Posted By John W
Thanks Paul, I think it was you that told me...

Thanks Paul,

I think it was you that told me that last time too ! :)

I've spent so muchtime looking at bits for STs and MSs that I've got confused now as to what was for...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Mar-2004, 00:15
Replies: 2
Views: 2,290
Posted By John W
ST Front mudguard extender

I'm sure I saw a front mudguard extender for an ST somewhere, but I'll be blowed if I can find the link now. :(

Anyone know where I can get one please ?

Cheers,
John. (off to bed to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Mar-2004, 23:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,411
Posted By John W
Rushjob, you are right - need to get some miles...

Rushjob,
you are right - need to get some miles on it so I can get the termis fitted :roll:
14t front sprocket already ordered too :D

We're off to Spain in May for 10 days and France in June...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Mar-2004, 21:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,411
Posted By John W
It might still be on the site but I brought it...

It might still be on the site but I brought it before 9:30 this morning (tuesday) - before I'd even brought the bike ! :D:D:D:roll::devil:
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 02-Mar-2004, 13:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,411
Posted By John W
Thanks guys. In traditional form I read your...

Thanks guys.

In traditional form I read your replies, made my decision based on common sense, and then did something totally different ! :lol:

Money down on an unreg'd 03 ST4S ABS in Senna...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 01-Mar-2004, 17:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,996
Posted By John W
As you say, never say never :roll: It is a...

As you say, never say never :roll:

It is a cracking bike but I couldn't overcome my initial concerns, and I did start out by looking for an ST, just got distracted :lol:

Had a brief chat with...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 01-Mar-2004, 12:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,996
Posted By John W
Okay, thought I'd report back following a...

Okay,

thought I'd report back following a test ride at the weekend of both a Multistrada and an ST3.

Rode the MS on Friday, and couldn't get the smile off my face. Trully superb bike.
Up...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 01-Mar-2004, 12:46
Replies: 10
Views: 3,411
Posted By John W
Decisions, decisions...

6k5 for an 02 unreg'd ST4S in YELLOW
or
8k for an 02 /52 prereg'd (0 miles) ST4S ABS in RED, but with some carbon, termis, and standard bits too.

A new 04 reg and yellow, or
a 52 reg and...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-Feb-2004, 16:56
Replies: 36
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Thanks Rocker. Tbh I am still drawn by the...

Thanks Rocker.

Tbh I am still drawn by the practicality of the ST, and the power of the ST4S. It is after all the closest to the VFR it replaces.

Reading all the various problems people are having...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-Feb-2004, 14:13
Replies: 6
Views: 3,755
Posted By John W
Thanks for the response. I just checked the...

Thanks for the response.
I just checked the catalogue again, and it says:
"Steel silencer and carbon end pieces kit, includes electronic control unit and air filter"
or
"engine upgrading kit...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 25-Feb-2004, 14:02
Replies: 36
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Nope, decided I'm going to wait until the...

Nope, decided I'm going to wait until the puka DP ones are available to me.



Having looked around now I think I'll go with an QB one. How does the QB carbon weave and colour compare to...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-Feb-2004, 16:48
Replies: 6
Views: 3,755
Posted By John W
DP / Termi kit

Hi guys,

did any of you lot go for the DP kit that includes cams ??

No idea how much this kit costs (awaiting a call back) but was just wondering if anyone has tried it yet.
This kit also quotes...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-Feb-2004, 16:41
Replies: 36
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Thanks guys. Problem is I have a couple of trips...

Thanks guys.

Problem is I have a couple of trips booked in May & June, and would like all the goodies for then (and definitely need some - like the luggage, hugger, fender extender, tank...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 23-Feb-2004, 12:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By John W
Thanks for the info people, and thanks bdg for...

Thanks for the info people, and thanks bdg for the offer of the plots.

I visited P&H with the missus at the weekend, and while we didn't test ride anything we had a good look over and sit on...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-Feb-2004, 11:55
Replies: 36
Views: 12,765
Posted By John W
Being in the throes of trying to decide between...

Being in the throes of trying to decide between an MS and an ST4S, seeing the link to multistrada.net on this thread was very handy.
I see a few of you from here post over there too :lol:

Anyway,...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 23-Feb-2004, 11:40
Replies: 3
Views: 3,445
Posted By John W
Thanks Keefyboy, after posting that I noticed a...

Thanks Keefyboy,
after posting that I noticed a link in another message to multistrada.net (appologies if I'mnot meant to give links to other sites).
I saw some pics of the DP bag and the baglux...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 22-Feb-2004, 15:26
Replies: 3
Views: 3,445
Posted By John W
Tank cover ?

i people,

do you lot know if anyone makes a tank cover / bag for the MultiStrada ?

It eems they have a plastic tank which is also quite narrow on the top, so normal magnetically mounted tank bags...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Feb-2004, 13:43
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By John W
non standard pipe choices

Hi guys, me again.

Any of you lot got non-standard pipes fitted to your ST4/ST4s?
If so, whose make are they and how do they compare quality/loudness wise to the standard pipes, and maybe an 9x6...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Feb-2004, 13:17
Replies: 10
Views: 5,607
Posted By John W
Hi guys. Right, I'm not a superhuman...

Hi guys.

Right, I'm not a superhuman cornering king, and we're not both 20 stone either (yet - but working on it :lol:)
I do find on the vfr though that fully loaded on a sweeping bend if...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Feb-2004, 21:13
Replies: 10
Views: 5,607
Posted By John W
Thanks Monty. That is a help, honestly. It seems...

Thanks Monty. That is a help, honestly.

It seems that both bikes are cracking in their own right, but at slightly different things, and I am looking for a combination of both. Typical eh ! :o

If I...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Feb-2004, 16:51
Replies: 10
Views: 5,607
Posted By John W
all correct except the autoroute. We normally...

all correct except the autoroute. We normally head for the hills to play in the bends, but high speed A roads are also
okay.
Lets just say I normally wear out the edges of the tyres rather than the...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 10-Feb-2004, 14:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,996
Posted By John W
ST4S or MultiStrada

After reading my way through all the messages in the MS forum, it seems like a few of you have asked this same or similar question.

I've got a couple of further questions though.


1) With the...
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