... From: T To: st2_owners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [DucatiST] Taper Roller Bearings ... As Tom says taper roller...
I bought a set of taper rollers to fit to my ST4s this winter past but didn't get them fitted because I couldn't get the steering stem nut off. I have the...
Ducatisti, Trick to doing knew steering stem bearings is to fully seat the outer races in the steering head so they bottom out fully. The steering "tube"...
There's actually an entire procedure of loosen/tighten/loosen/torque/ yadda yadda that changes depending on the Ducati mechanic you ask :) The axle WILL make a...
... I think Pacific Cycle Company in San Jose (www.ridepac.com) and Dubbelju in San Francisco (www.dubbelju.com) have other choices. Not exactly next door to...
... I've rented from Dubbelju before (1200gs) and they're a good shop. The bike was great, showed a little wear here and there, but no matter. Did decide,...
... I think when I did this on my S4 (same rear swingarm arrangement), I had to take the rod out. Not too bad of a job, but as you say, not a quick job. :p ...
I recently purchased a 1998 ST2 and am a new member here. I have enjoyed reading all the posts that I can find time to, thanks to all for the information! I...
... planning ... Found ... I've owned a Wing 1800, and IMO there's no better bike for 2-up riding. It handles great and the passenger will love it. Also, it's...
Huss wrote --> The Wing allows you to park any which way without a worry of getting stuck. <-- Just stay on pavement, as one of the original Mad Ones can...
... Max ... Max, It is kind of normal for the pushrod to be stuck. You can push the locating pin out of the pressure-plate by hitting it from the outside with...
... I couldn't tell any difference at all in stability. All I know for sure is that it's way more stable than any Monster that I've ridden. Originally, I had...
... Max ... Max, As Fariborz says, the rod does often stick in the bearing, but that's OK. Your comment about broken spring-bolts is a reminder not to tighten ...
... will never get loosened and only tighten when the clutch is turning. Sorry, but that is simply not true. I recently had one loosen up and interfere with my...
... Thanks for the advise, the bolt for the spring snapped off inside the drum, Makes for a very nice paper weight. The new drum is on its way from the local...
Max Wrote: "I see a lot of replacement baskets and hear of troubles with one brand or the other of clutch packs. should I go back stock or do a little...
I got one of PG's MPL titanium baskets with the Surflex clutch pack. Great stuff and highly recommended. Adds some bling and functions well to boot. Jeff Chico...
Hi I'm thinking of buying a helmet from XSmoto http://www.xsmoto.co.uk/ Prices seems good enough. Has anyone any experience from them, good or bad? They also...
Snip, If you arrive in Sacramento and need to get to San Jose to pick up a bike, you might consider taking the train from Sacramento (Amtrak). It goes right...
... Jeff, When I rented a bike to go to Madness II up in Weaverville, I flew into Sacramento and went to a Harley place in Vacaville just down the road,...
... Max, The broken bolt should also come out easily. That bolt does not bottom out in the threaded hole. So once it is broken there is very little stress on...
I've had to do this twice. I was worried that it was going to be a hassle, but actually they were easy to get out. I used a needle and just picked one edge and...
MPL is not making the titanium inserts anymore. Not sure why, but the new ones will be identical with noble steel inserts. Slightly tougher and more stainless,...
Hey Max, Yes, I have the alloy Barnett basket with stainless steel inserts and the Barnett clutch pack mounted to my ST4$. I have maybe a thousand miles on it...
