[Ducati] RE: What is better an ST2, ST3 or ST4?

[Bruce Bellm]

FWIW, my '97 SS/SP (bought new) was absolutely bullet proof for 30K mi. Not 
a problem and I took it on many long trips, including CT to WY. My '96 SS/SP 
had every problem known to exist on Ducati's. It became the heavily 
modified, pseudo race bike and then was quite reliable. My 998 has been very 
reliable with typical Ducati maintenance. The Triumph, at 14K mi., has been 
perfect with only oil and filter changes.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <2vtwin at comcast.net>
To: <ducati at ducati.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Ducati] RE: What is better an ST2, ST3 or ST4?


> Yes please explain, my own experience is as follows:
> Ducati 02' Monster 900, bought in 04 as a leftover, 20K miles. I have had 
> a 600mile, 6K,12K, and 18K service, and the replacement of my dash at 11K, 
> speedo quit working - I've made lots of Mods but have had NO ISSUES and I 
> run the snot out of it most times including track days until I got my S2R 
> for track use. Normal wear and tear on tires ~8-10K and replaced the 
> clutch at ~14K
> Ducati 04 ST3, 19K miles, I have had a 600mile, 6K,12K, and 18K service. 
> They did a recall on the bike when new(valve springs and a different ECU), 
> made some MODS, but NO Other Issues, get about 10K on a rear pilot tire 
> and 12K on a front pilot. Replaced the clutch at 15K
> Ducati 06 S2R1000, 3K miles, too new I suppose but no issues.
>
> And FWIW, service has been way cheaper than my 2 BMW K75s were and just a 
> little bit more than my Victory's, although the tire mileage I get on the 
> Victory's is way better.
>
> Gene
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "John Filak" <jffilak at hotmail.com> ST
>
>> >From: DAVID evans
>> >Too right! a lot of my friends ride Triumphs while I,m repairing the
>> >Ducati,s.
>>
>>
>>
>> Do you really mean "repairing" or do you mean "routine maintenence"? So 
>> far,
>> Ducatis seem to be as reliable as most other motorcycles, including
>> Triumphs.
>>
>> What kind of repairs? Do parts break on your Ducati?
>>
>> John Filak
>> Potterstown, NJ, USA
>> "Tempus Fugit"
>>
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