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Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Nov-2013, 21:50
Replies: 8
Views: 8,178
Posted By ratchet
if worse when engine warm, may be crank sensor...

if worse when engine warm, may be crank sensor starting to break down,
hence ECU is not seeing engine turning over, and injecting fuel etc
problem is verifying if that is the culprit.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Oct-2012, 21:26
Replies: 11
Views: 8,824
Posted By ratchet
defo cycling shorts, was hunting for Confort seat...

defo cycling shorts, was hunting for Confort seat but there like rocking horse poop, but had a pair of specialized cycle shorts and provided all day long comfort where before 1 1/2 hours and corners...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Jan-2012, 10:38
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By ratchet
Check the pivot bolt behind the frame bungs, mine...

Check the pivot bolt behind the frame bungs, mine has loosened several times, and that's the first sign it's slack
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Oct-2009, 17:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By ratchet
given breather vents to airbox, if the air filter...

given breather vents to airbox, if the air filter was exceptionally blocked, it's possible engine was trying to draw air from crankcase due to filter restriction, which would cause excess oil to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Aug-2009, 23:36
Replies: 10
Views: 4,516
Posted By ratchet
one note, if your going to take the tank unit...

one note, if your going to take the tank unit out, make sure you have a new sealing ring first, changed my filter this year, and lo didn't i just nip old seal putting back in, cue major leak when...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Mar-2009, 22:20
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
Toooo little too late i'm afraid

Toooo little too late i'm afraid
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Mar-2009, 22:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
Thumbs up AAAAHHHHH, too late with that sugestion where...

AAAAHHHHH, too late with that sugestion where were you in my hour of need?????
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Mar-2009, 21:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
Smile all sorted, removing catches from frame worked a...

all sorted, removing catches from frame worked a treat, had to break locating "safety tabs" but screwed back on with thread lock so they'll not be going anywhere on there own.

Think if washed and...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2009, 09:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
cool will give that a try. hopefully they wont be...

cool will give that a try. hopefully they wont be siezed!
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2009, 08:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
by strategic places i take it you mean the catch...

by strategic places i take it you mean the catch to the mount frame?
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2009, 08:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
still go the idiots guide stickers on mine so...

still go the idiots guide stickers on mine so can't go wrong on which way to turn, rotates the 90 degrees like it should even feels like the cam is locating just seems like catch is not lifting not...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 28-Mar-2009, 08:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,484
Posted By ratchet
Unhappy help panniers locked on!

anyone know how to release non fango panniers from st4s when key does not appear to operate release, not used them in over a year, locked on no bother yesterday morning, last night key turns to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Mar-2009, 19:12
Replies: 28
Views: 6,673
Posted By ratchet
sorry, most forums ask for and display bike...

sorry, most forums ask for and display bike details forgot had never put mine in,
2003 ST4S, if you have a gel cell don`t charge at too high an amperage or for
much longer than 2 hours at a time,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Mar-2009, 18:57
Replies: 28
Views: 6,673
Posted By ratchet
mines getting on for 4 1/2 now and not run for...

mines getting on for 4 1/2 now and not run for last 14 months but appears to still be good yet.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 10-Mar-2009, 22:32
Replies: 28
Views: 6,673
Posted By ratchet
Talking I Feel Blessed

could be a bit lucky but my ST still has same battery from new, standard fit gel, which by its design will hold charge better when not used than a lead acid cell, anyway, have regularily only run...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Nov-2006, 21:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,051
Posted By ratchet
on the subject of top fairings, the ducati...

on the subject of top fairings, the ducati comfort fairing kits i believe are now down to critical stock levels, so if you want one speak to santa quick,


ps I`ve got mine
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 03-Sep-2006, 23:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By ratchet
carbon termi, but just stainless end cap got...

carbon termi, but just stainless end cap got damaged luckily
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 31-Aug-2006, 22:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By ratchet
everyone keeps saying use ebay, suppose i just...

everyone keeps saying use ebay, suppose i just need to pop my cherry.
but the wife is dead against it, you know, heard once somebody`s uncle`s, cousin`s, son got ripped off and the whole things a...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 30-Aug-2006, 22:07
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By ratchet
always been a bit wary of ebay, better start...

always been a bit wary of ebay, better start hunting, or get used to having one can with a flat bottom
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 29-Aug-2006, 22:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By ratchet
Unhappy HELP termi end needed

on the way to work today support bracket bolts came out alloing can to trail allong the road, luckily ony damage is to the stainless end fitting, anyone got a bashed broken can with a good end ?, or...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Jun-2006, 22:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,765
Posted By ratchet
strange noise !

anybody else get a "chirping" noise after switching off, my 2003 4s does occasionally at about 30 second intervals, thought poss tank venting but still does it with cap open, poss pressure leaking...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jun-2006, 21:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,164
Posted By ratchet
well I`m looking forward to my renewal as they...

well I`m looking forward to my renewal as they took 400 quid off me last year for my st4s fully comp at 37 years old, but only 2 years ncb
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Jun-2006, 21:35
Replies: 1
Views: 1,732
Posted By ratchet
you should have three diferent adjusters for your...

you should have three diferent adjusters for your shock, preload, compression damping and rebound damping, quick read of the users manual should help explain as settings are very personal, one peace...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Feb-2006, 23:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By ratchet
Athelstan never been called sensible before,...

Athelstan
never been called sensible before, cheers.

I think the temp when measuring oil level will have more to do with expansion of the engine internals, displacing oil / and expansion of the...
Forum: Monsters 12-Feb-2006, 00:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,959
Posted By ratchet
ohlins rear shock on ebay

heres one for you st4 / 2 guys who want an ohlins rear shock

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DUCATI-REMOTE-OHLIN-REAR-SHOCK-ST4S-S4-ST4-ST2_W0QQitemZ8037802456QQcategoryZ10448QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 07-Feb-2006, 23:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By ratchet
if its normal to use some oil when playing thats...

if its normal to use some oil when playing thats fine, i do quite a bit of two up riding, bike was only serviced 2000 miles ago and oil level was on min when i checked, got used to the fact that my...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2006, 23:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By ratchet
oil level

quick one, handbook says check oil level when warm.
03 st4s.

how warm, 72 degrees, 84 degrees ?, how much diference does it make, I know on the old monster it made quite a bit but of course this is...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2006, 00:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,705
Posted By ratchet
possibly not looking at such a big watt increase...

possibly not looking at such a big watt increase as with the monster, only dip bulb needs upped, not sure what powers are available, would think switchgear will quite easily take a small increase in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 06-Feb-2006, 00:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,705
Posted By ratchet
dip bulbs

I know a few of you have tried these fancy xenon bulbs etc, but has anyone just gone for a higher wattage for dip, I ran a rally spec 81w/100w bulb in my monster without any problems, except you...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 26-Jan-2006, 23:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By ratchet
theres a pair of front indicators off an st2 on...

theres a pair of front indicators off an st2 on ebay at mo, might be worth checking out, though don`t know price of new
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 17-Jan-2006, 22:55
Replies: 4
Views: 3,350
Posted By ratchet
mines the opposite, so poss not connected, but...

mines the opposite, so poss not connected, but worth a mention if they can`t find anything else.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jan-2006, 20:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,762
Posted By ratchet
surely better to spend money on carbon air ducts,...

surely better to spend money on carbon air ducts, at least you can see all of them
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Jan-2006, 20:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,350
Posted By ratchet
will need to check this out, as i was getting a...

will need to check this out, as i was getting a judder under heavy braking, bike in at present getting frame powder coated, plus some warr work, including checking the juddering
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Nov-2005, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,014
Posted By ratchet
I think hey have decided that the 3s engine is...

I think hey have decided that the 3s engine is better suited for sport touring, they would need to put the testretta engine in for emissions for next year, as the 996 motor won`t pass.
whats the...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 27-Oct-2005, 22:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,208
Posted By ratchet
Yeti are you a robbie williams fan by per-chance....

Yeti are you a robbie williams fan by per-chance.

just you signature sounds familiar........................
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 25-Oct-2005, 23:26
Replies: 27
Views: 3,208
Posted By ratchet
Need to find the weather and the daylight to...

Need to find the weather and the daylight to adjust rear, lock nuts damm tight, can never find that second 19mm spanner I had lying around and never used, and the bottom one looks interesting to...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Oct-2005, 22:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,208
Posted By ratchet
have had rear preload up to max and two up still...

have had rear preload up to max and two up still too much sag, notice lock collar has locking pin, if the shock is removed can you change the standard range or are you looking at a new spring...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Oct-2005, 22:10
Replies: 14
Views: 2,148
Posted By ratchet
planing on riding mine unless salt on roads...

planing on riding mine unless salt on roads horrendous. good wash then spray of f365 should be ok.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 18-Oct-2005, 23:56
Replies: 27
Views: 3,208
Posted By ratchet
got my 4s

got the 4s from manchester the other week now got another 1000 miles on the clock since collection. love the power and ride but need to try to get more preload for two up riding,( any ideas) can`t...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 21-Sep-2005, 23:25
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
I realise suspension settings are quite personal,...

I realise suspension settings are quite personal, but never had adjustable front forks before, so everyone will have more knowledge than me.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 20-Sep-2005, 23:20
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
bummer about the tyre derek, perhaps you may be...

bummer about the tyre derek, perhaps you may be trying some puncture seal with the new one ?.
each to there own colour, personally I think in red with the styling they look abit anonymous, perhaps...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 19-Sep-2005, 23:40
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
Done it. Got yellow one as it seemed plenty fast...

Done it. Got yellow one as it seemed plenty fast enough or me, plus I wouldn`t want to loose the wife off the back.................Too often.
53 plate less money and lots less miles, panniers,...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 16-Sep-2005, 01:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
no this one was 3000 excess and they would expect...

no this one was 3000 excess and they would expect it paid regardless, of incident.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 15-Sep-2005, 23:46
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
should the s version come with paniers as...

should the s version come with paniers as standard
or were they optional, etc.
already had to walk away from one st4s, dealer
test ride form expected me to take ALL liability in any
eventuality of an...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 13-Sep-2005, 00:06
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
yours isn`t red by any chance is it HW ?.

yours isn`t red by any chance is it HW ?.
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2005, 23:26
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
whats wrong with the yellow ones?...... I know...

whats wrong with the yellow ones?......
I know colour is a personal thing, and ducati`s are associated with being red.
I think the shape, like the 748 looks as good in yellow as it does in red.
or...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 12-Sep-2005, 21:19
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
need to make sure I grab big handfulls of front...

need to make sure I grab big handfulls of front brake to make sure discs wont be as issue on test rides then.
judt one thing Rushjob.............. only seems to be yellow ones avail at present in...
Forum: Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 11-Sep-2005, 22:22
Replies: 36
Views: 5,501
Posted By ratchet
buying st4s

thinking of getting rid of my monster and getting an st4s,
around a 2002/03 model.
what if any probs should I be looking for ? mods to avoid etc.
Forum: Monsters 17-Mar-2005, 20:42
Replies: 11
Views: 3,732
Posted By ratchet
yes, but bloody cold by the time the sun went...

yes, but bloody cold by the time the sun went down, you didn`t look so fresh yourself. but hopefully worth the effort.
Forum: Monsters 13-Mar-2005, 23:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,732
Posted By ratchet
going home again soon

going home again soon
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