Ducati S4 2001 owners review

Ducati Monster S4 2001, riding sound, exhausts Termignoni, ECU performance, carbon fiber (fibre) parts, dry clutch, issues, problems and the joys of ownership. Why I bought a Ducati and what it like to ride. Enjoy

[@onefastmini]

I bought a 2002 M750S ie about 3 years ago, a low mileage bike that spent nearly 18 years sitting in a garage and looked practically brand new. With new belts, tires and fluids, I racked up 12,000 miles in a few short months. What a joy and thrill to ride. Then I found a non running 2001 S4, it had water in the front cylinder due to sitting outside with the airbox cover removed. I discovered the key code system in the instrument cluster was faulty, so I replaced the engine ECU with one I found in Italy that eliminated that system. I rode it on a 4,000 mile journey with my two best friends last June and loved every minute of that trip. This is not a bike for everyone, especially those reluctant to learn how to adjust desmodromic valves, but for those of us with the technical ability or the wallet capable of paying for the maintenance, it is a brilliant bike. Thanks for sharing yours with us.

[@pat2bornot2b]

Thank you for your comment. As I said in the video this is my second S4. The first I bought new at the start of 2001, a brilliant machine. Toured through Ireland, the UK, France and Spain. Never a problem, and then due to its high milage and a great offer price on a trade in against a new Aprilia Shiver in 2008, another great bike,it was gone. Roll on to the start 2020 and I just had to buy another S4 as it was just one of those bikes I regreted selling and I bought a very low mileage one. Then had a lowside on it, ended in hospital and as the bike was damaged, that is when the carbon changes really happened. Enjoy your S4 👍😁

[@onefastmini]

@@pat2bornot2b I hit a deer riding 1981 Suzuki GS650G, going down sucks. Good to know you recovered and rebuilt.

[@sod8361]

I had a grey 2001 S4 with all the carbon and the red Marchesini wheels and it's the only bike I regret selling. I'm actively looking for one at the minute. The best description I have heard of the clutch noise is that it sounds like 2 skeletons having a wank in a metal dustbin 😄

[@pat2bornot2b]

Great comment 🤣

[@trroland1248]

Thanks for sharing your bike! 👍🏻

[@pat2bornot2b]

Thank you and any questions just ask.

[@DBbeat]

Great! Thanks for making this and sharing - and thanks for getting to the monthly meet. See you again soon!

[@pat2bornot2b]

You bet!

[@dermotmaccormack3883]

Great video, Pat. Love it 😊

[@pat2bornot2b]

Thank you Dermot, working on ideas for more videos@@dermotmaccormack3883