WE BOUGHT IT! Ducati ST2

[Shorts]

Edit 28th: Guy accepted the offer

More later!




I friend of mind has a Ducati ST2 in her garage and it needs a new home asap. Really asap, as in a matter of weeks asap.

Out of curiosity I sat on it for giggles. I couldn't get two feet near the ground, but I put my feet up and rode the tank as if...well, the bike and I got close

I'm not sure the year, silver color. However, I don't think it's been ridden in a year, its in hybernation. (sorry not more details, no pen and paper handy)

I only interested in it as DH is in the market for something else, bigger. Well, this bike sure is bigger!

Anyway, any thoughts on the bike model overall?

[Ninja Geoff]

Veeyyy niiiceee. I'd rock one in a heart beat. Valve adjustments be damned. I sat on a newer one and fell in love. It's one of the most comfortable bike's i've sat on.

[jstark47]

My impression is that a Duc ST2 is on the sport side of the sport-touring bikes. Kinda like a Triumph Sprint ST. It's a more forward riding position- make sure you and he will be OK with that for longer rides. Performance-wise, it's gonna be a big leap from DH's Vulcan, totally different kind of bike. it will give him the ability to scare you s**tless when you ride pillion!!!!

I believe the ST2 is one of the two-valve Duc's, so valve maintenance shouldn't be a big deal.

Scroll down on this page for a spec sheet.

Edit: Also: More here than you wanted to know about Ducati ST's

[BuzZz]

Nice bike. I would love one. Some people are afraid of the 'high' maintenance, but I think alot of that is hyped-up by people who pay others to do everything to their bikes. A little mechanical ability and a service manual will reduce that significantly. Nothing beyond either of your abilities, I bet.

[Shorts]

I think itd be fun to ride that bike. Unfortunately for me, I doubt I'd ever get close to piloting it, but pillion ride should be exciting.


I'm really glad you posted the links jstark. I have to use the facts sheet and figure out how to get to the battery so I can put a Tender on it. It has to be moved to another house since the current place is being moved out of...hopefuly it'll get some juice. If not, there's a few more options to try

[Sev]

Nice bike. I would love one. Some people are afraid of the 'high' maintenance, but I think alot of that is hyped-up by people who pay others to do everything to their bikes. A little mechanical ability and a service manual will reduce that significantly. Nothing beyond either of your abilities, I bet.

There are a couple of special tools you need to do the valves, but you can make one of them out of thin aluminum plate and some welding rod. The other you just take a piece of metal flatbar and drill holes in it! $500 worth of tools for $10 plus some labour. In your face Ducati!!!!

[Shorts]

Know the steps to get to the battery? From reading online (and no pics), its behind the right side fairing

[Ninja Geoff]

Know the steps to get to the battery? From reading online (and no pics), its behind the right side fairing

Hope this helps. It's just a parts diagram, and nothing step by step, but it gives a general idea of how the whole bike is broken down. Note: this is for a 2002. Didn't know the exact year, sorry.
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/o ... 519994.asp


Also, if you DO get it and don't want to have to remove the fairing every time, i found this:
http://www.bike-gizmos.com/DucatiSTFAQ. ... c102977168
No idea how valid that is, though looking at the page i think the person has at least a clue as to what's going on.

[Shorts]

What a pain in the "O Ring".

Before I left I read up on that hard-to-reach battery, so I was prepared. I think what makes it not cool is the fact that I could not get a "good connection" on the battery. Not even after I removed the battery, cleaned the terminals and bolted my quick connect from my motorcycle

I need to check my BT manual, but I have a feeling that that battery is just too far gone. I tested the voltage on it, 1.7v Which from BTs site, 1.9v is fully discharged.

[DivideOverflow]

What a pain in the "O Ring".

Before I left I read up on that hard-to-reach battery, so I was prepared. I think what makes it not cool is the fact that I could not get a "good connection" on the battery. Not even after I removed the battery, cleaned the terminals and bolted my quick connect from my motorcycle

I need to check my BT manual, but I have a feeling that that battery is just too far gone. I tested the voltage on it, 1.7v Which from BTs site, 1.9v is fully discharged.

It is no doubt damaged, but it is hard to say how much. If you have a charger, let it charge fully and try it. It will probably have enough juice to start it.. even if the battery won't hold charge for extended periods of time.