[Ducati] RE: Ducati Digest, Vol 8, Issue 34

[Ronald Betts]

Welcome to the sickness Jim.



Peace...Ron"Desmohead"Betts 95 900 SP
I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it!





>From: "jim_wood" <jim_wood at bellsouth.net>
>Reply-To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>To: <ducati at ducati.net>
>Subject: [Ducati] RE: Ducati Digest, Vol 8, Issue 34
>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:47:03 -0500
>
>Hello-
>
>I'm a brand new wanna-be Ducatista.
>
>I just bought a 2002 ST4s and I'm about giddy.
>
>Been riding for 40 years, last 10 on a Harleys (still have one for the
>moment)
>
>Picked up the bike last Wednesday and rode 175 miles that afternoon.  Whata
>rush.
>
>after hauling 750 lbs. of chrome around, this was spiritual.
>
>Would like to meet other Duc riders in the Nashville area.
>
>Also, hoping to go to the AMA races at Road Atlanta in September.
>
>Jim
>
>
>
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>Today's Topics:
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>    1. RE: Hello and my introduction (Scott Cloninger)
>    2. RE: [Spam] Re: [Ducati] NDC SR71 YF-12A
>       (stevepatterson at comcast.net)
>    3. Brand New Ducatexperience (VernMont at aol.com)
>    4. Re: NDC SR71 YF-12A (D888SPOLTD at aol.com)
>    5. Re: Brand New Ducatexperience (Mark Hollingsworth)
>    6. RE: 900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes? (EJ)
>    7. tire question, best front size for a 93 900 ss (David Ill)
>    8. Re: Brand New Ducatexperience (Don Hill)
>    9. Re:  900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes? (S Rudloff)
>   10. Re: 900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes? (Jones, Brian A)
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>Message: 1
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:50:31 -0400
>From: "Scott Cloninger" <scloninger at astecinc.com>
>Subject: RE: [Ducati] Hello and my introduction
>To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID:
>	<425337DB9F23CC4CA06C3851184A9189844432 at exch-astec.astec.local>
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>Larry,
>
>I am, indeed, a member of the ICR (since late 2000) and I attended the 
>grand
>CCR shindig at Hedden's ranch earlier this year.  I stayed Friday night and
>rode with the early group on Saturday before I left early Saturday evening.
>(I had to hop a flight to Houston on Father's Day morning, the Sunday of 
>the
>event, for business....but enough of my belly-aching)  I was the fat guy
>with the black leathers riding the '95 Ducati SS.
>
>I sincerely hope you guys will pitch another one next year, as it was
>definitely one of the highlights of my riding season.  Tell Dave and the
>guys "Hi" for me, and I hope to see you all soon.
>
>As an aside, the ICR will hold its annual Fall Ride sometime...who knows
>when...and I'd be happy to pass along information if you're interested.  
>Any
>member of the CCR is a charter member of the ICR by default as far as I'm
>concerned! 8 )  If you're interested in joining the ICR mailing list feel
>free to drop me, or Buddy Turner, a line and we'll get you hooked up.  We
>have members in Tennessee (obviously), but also in North Carolina, Alabama
>and Georgia...I guess it wouldn't hurt us to have a South Carolina
>contingent, too!!  I think Dave already receives the ICR list, so you might
>ask him about upcoming events if you don't want to subscribe.  Be sure and
>check out the website at www.intrepidcaferacers.com for some interesting
>photos, etc.
>
>Cheers, and good to meet you...again!!
>
>Cloner (Scott Cloninger)
>Intrepid Cafe Racer
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Addis [mailto:ajess at CLEMSON.EDU]
>Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 9:21 AM
>To: Ducati Owners Group
>Subject: Re: [Ducati] Hello and my introduction
>
>
>Scott Cloninger,
>     Are you associated with the Intrepid Cafe Racers in Chattanooga. I've
>killed a lot of brain cells, but seems like your name is famaliar. If not
>you should look them up and maybe make our next get together down here with
>the old Clemson Cafe Racers.
>
>LA
>
>
>
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>Message: 2
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:57:22 +0000
>From: stevepatterson at comcast.net
>Subject: RE: [Spam] Re: [Ducati] NDC SR71 YF-12A
>To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID:
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>I think NASA has the only SR-71  still flying .
>-------------- Original message --------------
>From: "MS&F" <thebrowns at domaccess.com>
>
> > I had a very interesting read on Wikipedia. Seems there was a highly
>secret
> > A-12 "Oxcart" spyplane that was developed into the YF-12 fighter 
>prototype
> > to counteract the treat of supersonic Soviet bombers. It was never 
>adopted
> > but the project continued with the SR-71, which seems to be a re-engined
> > A-12 for reconnaissance. Take a look, lots more interesting links, keep
>you
> > away from your work for hours!
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> >
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>
>Message: 3
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:01:24 EDT
>From: VernMont at aol.com
>Subject: [Ducati] Brand New Ducatexperience
>To: ducati at ducati.net
>Message-ID: <2d7.47850a80.32123ea4 at aol.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>Hey Kids,
>I just traded my trusty "Rosso" 01 ST2, and purchased a leftover 04
>Multistrada, "Nero."  I am really digging it a lot.  I would love to  get
>any advice
>from owners of this model who would be willing to share  info.  (strengths,
>weaknesses, mods, hidden compartments, secret handshakes  etc.)  If you
>prefer
>you can reach me offlist at _vernmont at aol.com_ (mailto:vernmont at aol.com) .
>I
>greatly appreciate  any and all advice.  Oh yeah, and what is up with the
>mirrors?  I sure  hope someone lost their job behind them.
>Ciao,
>Ken
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:26:18 EDT
>From: D888SPOLTD at aol.com
>Subject: Re: [Ducati] NDC SR71 YF-12A
>To: ducati at ducati.net
>Message-ID: <425.421c2800.3212447a at aol.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>F = Fighter designation.
>
>X or Y used indiscriminately by various manufacturers to denote test
>vehicles.
>
>Cheers,
>W
>
>
>
>
>In a message dated 8/14/2006 2:10:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>hyperpastabiker at gmail.com writes:
>YF= Year First?
>The flying wing had the Id YF 49 and they never made it into production.
>Most YF designated plane I've seen have been the first test types.
>I could be wrong though.
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 5
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:28:07 -0700
>From: Mark Hollingsworth <markh at olympus.net>
>Subject: Re: [Ducati] Brand New Ducatexperience
>To: Ducati List <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID: <C1066327.2BECB%markh at olympus.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>
>Hi Ken,
>  Welcome to the Multistrada 'group'. I sold my second ST2 in January of 
>2005
>and picked up a Multi 'S'. Great fun.
>
>Here are a couple of sites to check out:
><http://www.wolfcentral.net/multistrada/>
>
><http://www.wolfcentral.net/multistrada/>
>(I'm 'Lotus54' on that one)
>
>The '04 mirrors and sides stands were junk. Most dealers will replace them
>under warranty. Not many liked the '04 seat either, I find the '05 one just
>fine.
>
>Where are you located?
>
>Mark Hollingsworth
>2005 Multistrada 'S'
>2005 Lotus Elise
>
>
> > Hey Kids,
> > I just traded my trusty "Rosso" 01 ST2, and purchased a leftover 04
> > Multistrada, "Nero."  I am really digging it a lot.  I would love to  
>get
>any
> > advice
> > from owners of this model who would be willing to share  info.
>(strengths,
> > weaknesses, mods, hidden compartments, secret handshakes  etc.)  If you
>prefer
> > you can reach me offlist at _vernmont at aol.com_ (mailto:vernmont at aol.com) 
>.
>I
> > greatly appreciate  any and all advice.  Oh yeah, and what is up with 
>the
> > mirrors?  I sure  hope someone lost their job behind them.
> > Ciao,
> > Ken
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:05:40 +0800
>From: EJ <ijaywu at gmail.com>
>Subject: [Ducati] RE: 900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes?
>To: ducati at ducati.net
>Message-ID:
>	<63f5b6e80608141805m56137ae5y35fe36aa20cc0798 at mail.gmail.com>
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>I prefer the Haynes too. There are so many useful tips in the Haynes
>such as homemade tools, instead of a long list of expensive factory
>special tools which you might use only once in several year.
>Manuals of most old ducs can be found on the internet for free. Buy
>the haynes, read it through. Download the factory manual and read it
>through too. Then print the parts in the factory manual that are not
>included in the Haynes.
>
>--
>EJ
>
>
>
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>
>Message: 7
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:59:46 -0600
>From: "David Ill" <DucDave at msn.com>
>Subject: [Ducati] tire question, best front size for a 93 900 ss
>To: <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID: <BAY110-DAV178BD5D7368E80FDE030B8A14F0 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"
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>Hi:
>
>I currently have a set of Michelin Pilots front and rear. I was thinking of
>changing to
>a 120/60 (17) from the 120/70. has anyone made this change, any down side?
>I know some 900ss did come with the 12/60 and would expect a bit quicker
>handling
>and a bit less ground clearance. comments???
>
>I know this is a topic often discussed, but was looking for some first hand
>experience.
>
>
>
>                                      Thanks, David
>
>
>
>
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>
>Message: 8
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:01:05 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Don Hill <desmonic at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: Re: [Ducati] Brand New Ducatexperience
>To: Ducati Owners Group <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID: <20060815020105.51060.qmail at web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
>www.Multistrada.Net
>   Lots in there ...
>   Don Hill
>   '93 750/944SSps
>   '96 M900 (for sale)
>   '04 MS1000DS
>   Down from 6 Ducs to just 3 and as soon as somebody buys the Monster, 
>just
>the perfect two!
>
>
>VernMont at aol.com wrote:
>   Hey Kids,
>I just traded my trusty "Rosso" 01 ST2, and purchased a leftover 04
>Multistrada, "Nero." I am really digging it a lot. I would love to get any
>advice
>from owners of this model who would be willing to share info. (strengths,
>weaknesses, mods, hidden compartments, secret handshakes etc.) If you 
>prefer
>you can reach me offlist at _vernmont at aol.com_ (mailto:vernmont at aol.com) . 
>I
>greatly appreciate any and all advice. Oh yeah, and what is up with the
>mirrors? I sure hope someone lost their job behind them.
>Ciao,
>Ken
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>Message: 9
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:18:20 -0500
>From: "S Rudloff" <srudloff at mchsi.com>
>Subject: [Ducati] Re:  900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes?
>To: <ducati at ducati.net>
>Message-ID: <PHEPKNDOANKENOBOGGPMIEFACBAA.srudloff at mchsi.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
>Thanks for all your input!  I'm probably going to go with the Haynes to
>start, and will supplement with the factory later.  Thanks again!
>
>
>Dave
>'99 900ss
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>Message: 10
>Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:31:34 +0100
>From: "Jones, Brian A" <Brian.Jones at pilkington.com>
>Subject: [Ducati] Re: 900SS service manual: Ducati or Haynes?
>To: <ducati at ducati.net>
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>I got the latest haynes for my 750S ('01) which covers the later models,
>and I would say it is pretty understandable, standard Haynes. One gripe
>is that in instructions for changing cambelts on later models it gives
>the procedure but then says 'take the bike to dealer to check tension as
>this can't be done without factory tool'. Q for list: is this true or
>does 5mm allen key trick work on later models as well? I tried to find
>out when I was in the factory a couple of weeks ago but couldn't. In
>general, I would say Haynes + tips from this list is a pretty good
>combination.
>
>Brian
>
>
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