[Ducati] In the wind on my New ST3

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24K+, only mechanical issue I have had was a recall when new, taken care of by dealer/DNA, it's been rock  solid mechanically every since.  I have the peformance kit on it, air box, ecu, termis and some other bits like cycle cat risers, sargent seat. It handles pretty well but on the real twisty stuff, my monsters are a better tool. I noticed going to Barber this past year through the VA,TN,NC,GA mountains,1 up and the top case loaded with a rain suit, mesh suit and some other small items that the handling suffered at a spirited pace and I had to back it down a little. I had thought that it was because of the weight all the way back over the rear and that it would do better with my GF on board. So I had a chance to test this theory as she joined me for the trip down to VIR for the races, bike handled pretty well, but again when we got into some tight stuff front end was very vague and I had to back off the spirited pace a little. After that trip I took it out 1 up and no top case, 
felt fine again, still not up to the pace I can run on either of the Monsters in the tight stuff but much closer. I have had also had a recent problem, there is a vibration that starts at 80 and gets worse as the spped goes up, almost as if the front tire is out of balance, yet there is no unusual wear on the front pilot power. So in talking to the dealer, he is going to have a look when it goes in for the 24K service next week to see if some suspension settings will improve things, I hope so the reason I bought it is for longer trips and the extra carrying capacity. - Gene

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From: "Tony Pagliaroli" <ajpags at gmail.com> 

> While we're on the ST3 kick - how is the maintenance on those things? 
> What are the known trouble spots? Is the alternator up to snuff for 
> sport touring accessories (like heated gear, grips, etc)? 
> 
> Anyone near PA that will let me sample theirs? I'll trade you a ride 
> on the 996. 
> 
> Pags 
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