[Ducati] Stuff/ST3S

[jerry burns]

I went from an 89 FLSTC to a ST3.  I love it.

Its just a different world than the HD stuff.  I felt like I had to learn to
ride all over.   You go from sittin on the scoot to DRIVING.  In terms of
power - ain't no comparison, ya gotta hang on.  Handling is also much
quicker and responsive.  The biggest transition for me was learning to keep
the rpms up, it doesn't like to be below 3K whcih is about where the Harleys
cruise.

The front suspension is softer than my Heritage, but not an issue for me -
except it sorta dives when you clamp on the front brakes.  You WILL notice a
difference with the brakes, these stop you really quick.  I do think I will
get a pair of handle bar extenders, to make me a bit more upright.  I
personally have no need for more speed, so I can not adivse you there.  But
the Duc catalog if full of go fast stuff and a lot of carbon stuff too.


On 6/2/07, JASPOSATO at cs.com <JASPOSATO at cs.com> wrote:
>
> Dave,  I have as ST3S  2006 and it is a great bike.  Bought it from Pro
> Italia in Glendale.  I had the Ducati performance mufflers and computer
> installed.
> They had to do some adustments on the computer but it runs
> great.  Lots....
> of torque.  I changed the grips to a softer silicone rubber and will put
> the
> new Bridgestone BT 021 tires on soon.  I have about 7500 miles on
> it.  Just
> did a tour up to Laguna Seca and Sears Point (now Infineon)  for the races
> and
> then Ebbetts and Sonora Passes.  Great ride and good for 500 miles or more
> per
> day.
>
> Front brakes are pulsing though.  Not sure why.  It is still under
> warranty
> so I will have Pro Italia take a look.  Last time they checked for warped
> rotors but they were fine.  May be brake material build up.  I ride it
> pretty hard.
> Also have three other Ducati's but of course this is the most comfortable
> and a good fuel range.  About 160 miles.
>
> I suggest you test ride one.    Have fun.
>
> Joe
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