ducati st4s

had a look at a second hand one on consignment today when my tyre was being
fitted. matte grey 11000 k`s very nice bike too. well its down to 2 for my
next bike...either a VFR1000 or the ST4s mmmmmm

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VFR1000??

 

yeah a yellow one mmm might be the 800 i`m thinking of

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Is the VFR1000 a triple, or a five-cylinder?

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VFR800 or a VTR1000 ... two different bikes, both Honda. Probably both go
faster in red too. There are rumours of a VFR1000 being produced at some
stage, but it's not confirmed yet.

Cam
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I've always loved the sound of the ST4s, and I'm not much into Ducati's. My
Beemer friend who we met in unfortunate circumstances on the Putty had an
ST4. He said he had a major service on it which cost $1500, and sold it to
buy the Beemer soon after.

He may have been stretching the story to fill in the time, but it would be
worth looking into how much they cost to service before you buy one.

I've heard that the newer Vtec VFRs have a big power boost when the valves
open about 7000rpm, which can take a bit of getting used to. I haven't
ridden one, but it is something to check out if you're looking at buying
one.

Jen's 98 VFR did the Tassie trip with ease, although 800kms as a pillion in
pissing rain is not an experience I want to revisit.

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Don't be silly. You're obviously thinking of the V3R and V5R.

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wouldnt be hard to geta $1500 service

say at 20K
tyres $400
brakes $120
chain,sprockets ??
timing belts $200
oil/filter $70

8 hrs labour @ $80/hr $640

easy $1500 and then some

 

Does anyone actually pay $80/hour!?

Hmmmm, say 35 chargeable hours weekly @$80, by say three mechanics, deduct
rent and other overheads, add margin on oil, rags, filters, rags,
sparkplugs, rags,..........I reckon I could pay good mechanics $1,500 a week
each and retire reasonably young at those charge-out rates, and there would
be the bonus of swiping the stash out of the crannies in the fairings.

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In Sydney you sure do. $88 an hour at the non-factory BMW repairer I try my
best to avoid. Dealers are more.

 

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...but buying a cap of horse aint gonna get ya Bemmer rollin'

Hammo

 

VF1000R maybe?

Cheers

 

not too sure now...lol it WAS a VFR 800 that i saw and liked. yet to go out
riding on it.. i`m going by looks at this stage. although the ST4s I saw in
matte grey was a very very nice looking machine

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I too looked at the ST4, VTR1000 and VFR800 (01 model). I ended up
getting the VFR as it was not as harsh on fuel and ride position as the
VTR and cheaper than the price of the ST4. I am very pleased as it is a
really nice bike. My last bike was a 92 ZZR1100 some years ago so the
VFR is far more nimble - plus the nice v-four engine! Take the VFR out
for a ride, you will not be dissapointed


RobM

 

I plan on it. will look at buying one at the end of the year when i get
posted to puckapunyal. until then its all fun trying out the bikes

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More chance than buying the crap of a horse!

 

You get that for free, how much you want?

Hammo

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Make sure they put some air-holes in the jiffybag so you can breathe.
Helpful-Clem

 

Matey; any time I need any horse-shit I just read Atec77's posts!
Clem

 

I tested the 03 VFR800 and 03 ST4, and took the Ducati home.
A good part of my riding is two up and the only faults I can pick with the
ST4 is the pillion slides forward on heavy braking due to the seat design,
but a custom seat cover has fixed this. The other is the grip height is on
the low side and if spacers are fitted the bars hit the fairing on full
lock. (I haven't come up with an answer for this one yet). All in all I
think the Honda was a more comfortable bike on longer rides, but the fun
factor, good looks, resale value and superb handling of the Ducati won me
over.
The Ducati is without doubt the finest bike I've ever owned or ridden.
My 1000km service cost was around $300 and I'm told to expect under $500 for
the 10000km servicing (so long as there are no unforseen problems).
They are both good bikes and I'm sure you would be happy with either so good
luck and safe riding.
Cheers.
Jarrett.