The ST2 OEM flywheel is 2.845 kg, the Nichols is 0.22 kg. The difference between the Nichols and no flywheel is negligable. BUT, even with no flywheels, there...
... Unlike rears, with front tyres it's the shoulders that wear fastest, due to the cornering stresses pushing it sideways. Only braking in a straight line...
... 140lbs, and almost never a pillion. I replace my rear (currently Mez4) twice for every front. It's always been like that and I think it must be due my...
Hello, listfriends Personally, I feel that I can not obtain too much info. when it pertains to critical maintenance stuff. I greatly value not only the...
David I have a heavily breathed on ST2 with a Nichols flywheel. The bike that has now given me 60k miles of quick revving riding pleasure in this lightened &...
Mike that was the best flaky rocker picture yet. I was shocked to hear that you had not seen any flakes in the sump at oil changes. I have not been seeing...
Willie Weathergod wrote --> I weigh 165 lbs, have the same ride height as you, same tires and pressures. I always use the front brake. I have half your mileage...
I got a five pack of the alternative O-rings. Used one in changing out the fuel filter. Would anyone want to grab one or two from me for $3.50 each and that...
Black Five spokes for ??? Five spokes? I have a BEAUTIFUL set of black five spoke wheels I picked up for my project bike. Freshly powdercoated black, bearings...
I have a 2003 ST4S. BCM is on the phone and says that Ducati did not make a manual for the '03 ST4s (non ABS). So my choices are: 02 03 ABS 04 Which one do I...
Jay, I bought the 03 ST4s ABS manual for my 03 non ABS and I am not sorry. The ABS portion is very small. The manual does not come with the European binder,...
The "04 is a completely different bike in the electronics department. So, that would be a bad choice if you had the choice. Ducati, so far as I know, has yet...
... not ... with ... from ... Jay, I ditto everything that Dave said. The ABS version has all the non- ABS parts plus the ABS section, including the wiring...
... I'll second that! I often wish listers like QW would go into even MORE detail in various technical discussions, especially the ones specific to our ST's. ...
Hmmm Mark was that a tow truck that was jump starting you?, I mean your bike... Anyway most tow trucks or roadside assistance vehicles use a 24 volt jump start...
Bill they had that at the store in Torrey, I think you were too busy with those Martini's to notice:-) Denis current favorite is XS Ale by Laguanitas Brewing...
This will make you glad you dont have a Ferrari Enzo: According to a 2003 Car and Driver article, replacing the brake pads costs $6,000, and the carbon-ceramic...
Thanks for the info, I've tried the procedure to introduce the new key a few times now but with no success so far; admittedly I wasn't facing Monza but I was...
Nope, wasn't a tow truck. Just some old Ford with a bed. Good point though. I didn't ask, but the guy was a mechanic from the local motorcycle shop I called...
I remember someone saying a while back, that there is limited space in the ECU for new key codes, i.e. each ECU can only learn a set number of new codes. After...
... not too certain where your smoke was coming from, but, 12v is 12v. the difference between the batteries in the bikes and in vehicles is the CCA (cold...
Hey Guys, just a hello to introduce myself. The name is Spike (really John) and I just picked up my first Ducati ('04 ST3) and thought I would say hi. Im...
... not too certain where your smoke was coming from, but, 12v is 12v. the difference between the batteries in the bikes and in vehicles is the CCA (cold...
Good time to check spring wells on stock pressure plate for wear. Mine was nearly wore thru when I replaced clutch w/Charlies at 14k miles. Aftermarket ...
Hello, Spike Aahhh, yes, the "change of pace"...It seems to be an affliction many Beemer riders contract eventually! I, too am new here, and also an ex-Beemer...
