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Joined: Jul 2008
Location: All-Blacks country (NZ)
Oddometer: 22
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I love it !!!! Had her for 5 years now and have no intention of upgrading. Being Italian, she has her reliability quirks (like the odd electrical issue, wheelbearing collapse, gearbox seal, driveshaft u-joint, etc etc) but everytime I ride her she gives me a big smile. Easy to maintain yourself (all tappets done in 40m mins). Nice torquey power. Brakes are great. They are not what you call light (esp full of fuel) so they handle well as long as you keep the power on and are smooth. Fairly economical. Fairly comfortable but the pillion seat sucks big time !!! But I still get admiring comments from the bike stands where I park her daily....oh BTW not a good commuter... |
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10-29-2011, 04:17 AM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Location: Black Forest, Germany / Santa Rosa, CA
Oddometer: 38
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it´s a kit called "sportiva" from a friend of mine: www.dsm-ducati.de different fairing eliminates the regular and heavy bottom parts and the top (sidepanels stay the same), DE lights require a new adapter of course, new screen (much better shape than the 2 versions Ducati makes) comes with the top. Mirrors are 916/996/998 mirrors, but anything you want can be fitted. I´ve seen one with MV mirrors with integraded turn signals and no "holes" for the regular turn signals in the fairing of course, but that makes the top look kinda big and bulky. Actually, all the changes become really obvious when parked right next to a regular st4s - bike looks much leaner, lower, more the sporty side. schrabs screwed with this post 10-30-2011 at 12:31 AM |
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10-29-2011, 04:20 AM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Location: Black Forest, Germany / Santa Rosa, CA
Oddometer: 38
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10-29-2011, 04:50 AM
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I be new round here! Ello
Joined: Jan 2009
Location: Chepstow, South Wales, UK
Oddometer: 617
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mine.
    used to be orange.    Two most recent italians.........................  
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12-18-2011, 06:51 PM
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Incurable Gearhead
Joined: Dec 2001
Location: Katy, TX
Oddometer: 11,689
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Yo Walter, long time no speak. Hope all's well. Thought you'd like to know that I bought back my dear old SP4...
 
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12-18-2011, 08:05 PM
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Yep
Joined: Jul 2008
Location: Albuquerque
Oddometer: 380
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Another picture of mine.
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12-18-2011, 10:44 PM
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bidin' my time
Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Home of the Chiko.
Oddometer: 1,878
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My 97 600ss
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12-19-2011, 04:56 AM
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n00b
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Citrus County Florida "The Nature Coast"
Oddometer: 5
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2011 Griso SE in Tenni Green
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12-19-2011, 05:13 AM
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should be out riding
Joined: May 2010
Location: Musky, MI
Oddometer: 1,316
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Griso SE in Green with the brown leather seat spoked wheels is just about the coolest looking ride that is currently offered by any MFG.
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12-19-2011, 08:58 AM
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Scooty Puff Sr.
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: MA
Oddometer: 721
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This is a really incredible bike. I want one - hopefully this color is back in the states when I'm out of grad school. |
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12-19-2011, 02:40 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2010
Location: kankakee, Il
Oddometer: 289
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from the back
this is my Italian baby
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12-19-2011, 05:01 PM
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Buell me
Joined: Aug 2006
Location: too far from the Rockies...
Oddometer: 2,019
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Judging by your current ride, you might be in a little over your head...
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12-19-2011, 05:31 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: South Bay, SF Bay Area, California
Oddometer: 147
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 My current daily rider. Been great so far but I've decided I want a bit more wind protection and hard bags since I don't have a car. Come spring I'm looking for an ST3, Futura, Multistrada (Cyclops style) or V11 Le Mans. |
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12-19-2011, 05:50 PM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2010
Location: kankakee, Il
Oddometer: 289
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12-19-2011, 06:10 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jun 2003
Location: Central NJ
Oddometer: 7,884
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Oddly enough, last week I returned the RC30 to the fellow I got it from almost 10 years ago. I half expect a call from someone who has one of my old treasured bikes asking if I'd be interested Other than not getting that call so far, everything's fine on this end.
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Looks like you have some more Italians in your possession too.
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