Wot's the Ducati difference?

[TLDV8]

Late 1970's NCR 950 TT F1

[popelli]

Not surprising if someone goes from a multivalve, liquid cooled 4 cyl to a 2 valve per cyl, air cooled 2 cyl that there will be a drop in power is there?

strange that I went from an ancient 2 valve v twin push rod motor to a ducati and it felt like going from something with loads of grunt to a jappa that had to be revved like hell to perform

even stranger running both all bikes on the same dyno proved the point

ducati 900ss 60 ft lbs torque

52 harley panhead 64 ft lbs of torque

77 iron head sportster 67 ft lbs torque

[Forest]

It appears to be in a trailer or crate.

How long has it been since it broke down...?

Funny you should say that. I just got the belts replaced on a bike that's done less than 2,000km.

Apparently its bad for the belts if the engine goes unused for too long.

However the photos are of the day I took it out of the crate (after I shipped it to Melbourne).

[scracha]

Ducatis are for wankers.

FFS. You own a Suzuki so you'll know all about owning shitebikes.

[TLDV8]

1974 750 Sport (Made from 1972 to 1974)

[McJim]

strange that I went from an ancient 2 valve v twin push rod motor to a ducati and it felt like going from something with loads of grunt to a jappa that had to be revved like hell to perform

even stranger running both all bikes on the same dyno proved the point

ducati 900ss 60 ft lbs torque

52 harley panhead 64 ft lbs of torque How many cc?

77 iron head sportster 67 ft lbs torqueHow many cc?

Thought to was too obvious to mention but a drop in cubic centimetres will have the same effect.

[TLDV8]

US$80000 (NZ$158,082.47)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motor...3A1|240%3A1318

1974 750 SS (Round case engine) Triple cast iron brake rotors,triple twin piston calipers,
38 mm forks,bronze swing arm bushes with 28 mm pivot tube,big tapered roller steering
head bearings,desmodromic 750cc engine..etc etc.






1975 900 SS (Square case engine)

NZ$69,508.44

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motor...3A1|240%3A1318

[popelli]

Thought to was too obvious to mention but a drop in cubic centimetres will have the same effect.

for all the technology advances the capacity difference doesn't explain everything, you have an ancient push rod motor with a simple carb vs over head cam desmo heads and fuel injection

harley 1000 cc 67 ft lb

ducati 900cc 60 ft lb

[Highlander]

On the ST series its not the speedo cluster but the computer that provides the data from what I can tell, mine is ex Japan 7500Km on the clock and I think it was genuine, big problem with them is they have sat and not been used, which they need to be, the belts are screwed up from sitting in one position all the time.

Ok.
So I got this far on about page 4 or 5, then skipped forward (going back to pick up where I left off shortly).

If you expect the Belts to be stuffed from sitting so long and change them early in your ownership are there any other issues one might expect from one of the freshly imported ST series?

Are they as really as expensive to maintain and as unreliable as the rumours indicate?

I love the look and sound and there are more appearing in my price bracket but have beena bit put off by the expense / unreliablity rumours.

For the sake of the comparison the other leading contenders are VFR800, Triumph Sprint.

[Winston001]

Ok.
So I got this far on about page 4 or 5, then skipped forward (going back to pick up where I left off shortly).

If you expect the Belts to be stuffed from sitting so long and change them early in your ownership are there any other issues one might expect from one of the freshly imported ST series?

Are they as really as expensive to maintain and as unreliable as the rumours indicate?

I love the look and sound and there are more appearing in my price bracket but have beena bit put off by the expense / unreliablity rumours.

For the sake of the comparison the other leading contenders are VFR800, Triumph Sprint.

My experience so far is very good. My 2001 ST4 is a Japanese import and was first owned in NZ by Badcat. He found it a little short for his height and traded to a Buell. I bought it from Kerry Jeffs at KTL - good straight deal.

The bike had 8600k on it and new belts - full Haldanes service done by Badcat which cost about $1000. It now has 19,000k. I've spent money on a tyre, brake pads, oil change and bits and pieces. The bike has been totally reliable. It is due a service at 20,000k which will include valve collets. Shouldn't need new belts yet.

One head gasket is weeping slightly and I'll consider having that fixed at 30,000k which is when the belts should also be replaced. To be honest, a small oil weep doesn't bother me.

From what I can gather on Ducati MS forum and talking to people, keeping up the service intervals is important. If that is done these machines are as reliable as similar Japanese bikes.

So in summary, there is a cost to owning any large motorcycle. Ducatis probably need servicing a bit more often that an equivalent Japanese, but it depends on who you talk to.

[JMemonic]

Ok.
So I got this far on about page 4 or 5, then skipped forward (going back to pick up where I left off shortly).

If you expect the Belts to be stuffed from sitting so long and change them early in your ownership are there any other issues one might expect from one of the freshly imported ST series?

Are they as really as expensive to maintain and as unreliable as the rumours indicate?

I love the look and sound and there are more appearing in my price bracket but have beena bit put off by the expense / unreliablity rumours.

For the sake of the comparison the other leading contenders are VFR800, Triumph Sprint.

Honestly mine is still a joy and pleasure to ride, I have an issue with the seat covering breaking down, that I now suspect was cause by the was I used, but I intended to get the set recovered and sculpted anyhow.

[EJK]

Does operating dry clutch needs a little more skill?

What's the difference?

[Oscar]

Does operating dry clutch needs a little more skill?

What's the difference?

It makes passersby ask "..what the fuck is wrong with your bike..?!"

Ducatista like it when their bikes get noticed.

[EJK]

It makes passersby ask "..what the fuck is wrong with your bike..?!"

Ducatista like it when their bikes get noticed.

I was watching this video and came to a question "Hmmm is it easier to stall with dry clutch?"



Is it just that guy a poser or is operating dry clutch is no different to wet clutch? Sorry I never used dry clutch before.

[jim.cox]

Ah the "Dreaded Ducati Dump" strikes again

It is his bike now, with the scars to prove it