Hey Andy watch out when you set the chain tension. If its correct on the center stand it will be tight like a bow string when its off the stand and sit on it. Also slightly preload the two 12mm adjusters bolts as they can come loose and wreck your swingarm and day. Nice looking machine mate.
@@JimBiddle. G'day Jim. Glad you like the shirt design. I need to get some larger sizes back in stock as we have sold out. Give it about 3 weeks and check again mate. I will try and get something happening. Cheers
That is a great machine. I wish the tail section on my Yamaha came apart that easy. Italian engineering, sometimes it's great. Sometimes it's just Italian. Take care m8. Thanks for the video.
As for the seat. My seat on the ST4S looked like new and was soft enough. But it was just to narrow. My bike being yelow I went to Sergeant and purchased my replacement. Black with yellow piping. I use the factory topcase way more than the sidecases. So I took them off when not in use to help preserve the finish. Enjoyed the video.
You might need Ventura's swivel mounts that go between your rack and brackets. On my S4RS I found that these continually came loose and even with loctite, wasn't happy. Also, with the rack going inside the brackets, water gets in and rust forms. I thought the join should have been the other way round to keep water out. I haven't found a tougher, better thought out alternative though.
One of my helmets, a Nolan as it turns out, fits in my Vespa and my AGVs don't fit. It's more the shape than the size that causes the problem I think. Nice Bike Andy. Thanks for the video. Nice shirt too. Spent the day today with the guys from Bunbury at our Ovest event. 160+ Italian bikes in the park.
Hello mate, While your at it check your engine mounting bolts. If they are slightly lose theres a fighting chance youl brake the rear engine lug off the cases.
Sweet bike. Makes me wish I had my 2008 VFR800 again. Now with that bike, the factory panniers could swallow a medium Shoei RF1200 full face no probs. Keep up the great vids!
Looks like you've picked up a very neat unit there Andy. The panels and vinyl all look fresh and well preserved. Bummer about the bag carrier being the wrong size. Next time. Nice job on the rego plate holder.
Andy, purchase pannier bag liners in case of rubbish weather, because I’m telling you now, Ducati panniers let water in & hold it in there even if the rubber in the grooves are still good. Also, it’s easier to carry the liner in to your room than bulky panniers. Other than this, you’ve got another classic Ducati tearing up Tassie!🇦🇺
Hi Steve, I have purchased a couple of cheap duffel bags for that purpose. I know it’s preferable to leave the road grime on the bike and carry a clean bag into the hotel. Do you know of anyone who makes inner bags for these things? Or will first gen Multistrada ones fit? I can’t seem to find anything more suitable than what I bought, which isn’t ideal.
Just check the measurements again i think and how they're mounted. I understand that the Ventura racks are all the same size, regardless of what type of bike you have. That means there should be an identical gap between the two L brackets on any bike once put together. It should be close though I've always found them to be a bit out needing some "assistance" to line up right
I've been considering the Ducati STs myself, so I'm really happy to see this new line of videos! Can you tell me a bit about why you purchased an ST3 over the ST4? Did Ducati take a wrong turn with the ST4? Thanks!
Hi Chris, I’m just following Toine Van den Biggelaar’s advice. It’s mostly around engine reliability and lower maintenance costs. Some four valve engines of this era had issues with damaged rockers and camshafts due to delaminating of the hard coating. In Toine’s words, the ST3 engine is bulletproof.
If it is anything like my Moto Guzzi, the way to get that rack to fit is some stupid brackets Ventura supply. If you bought the rack and brackets together, they would have supplied it. I made a video highlighting this as I thought it was a poor design.
Hello mate. You don’t need another rack. You should have some “S” shaped elbows that fit between the “l” brackets and the rack. Take another look in your fitting kit.
Four M8x16 csk soc hd cap screws, four M8 washers and the key for the thumb nuts. The image you linked to is the universal pack rack. My 900SS one is not.
Hey Andy watch out when you set the chain tension. If its correct on the center stand it will be tight like a bow string when its off the stand and sit on it.
Also slightly preload the two 12mm adjusters bolts as they can come loose and wreck your swingarm and day.
Nice looking machine mate.
Like the look of the shirt, Patto. Do you do them in fat b'stard size?
@@JimBiddle. G'day Jim. Glad you like the shirt design. I need to get some larger sizes back in stock as we have sold out. Give it about 3 weeks and check again mate. I will try and get something happening.
Cheers
That is a great machine. I wish the tail section on my Yamaha came apart that easy. Italian engineering, sometimes it's great. Sometimes it's just Italian. Take care m8. Thanks for the video.
Nice looking bike Andy 👌
As for the seat. My seat on the ST4S looked like new and was soft enough. But it was just to narrow. My bike being yelow I went to Sergeant and purchased my replacement. Black with yellow piping. I use the factory topcase way more than the sidecases. So I took them off when not in use to help preserve the finish. Enjoyed the video.
You might need Ventura's swivel mounts that go between your rack and brackets. On my S4RS I found that these continually came loose and even with loctite, wasn't happy. Also, with the rack going inside the brackets, water gets in and rust forms. I thought the join should have been the other way round to keep water out. I haven't found a tougher, better thought out alternative though.
One of my helmets, a Nolan as it turns out, fits in my Vespa and my AGVs don't fit. It's more the shape than the size that causes the problem I think. Nice Bike Andy. Thanks for the video. Nice shirt too. Spent the day today with the guys from Bunbury at our Ovest event. 160+ Italian bikes in the park.
Hello mate, While your at it check your engine mounting bolts. If they are slightly lose theres a fighting chance youl brake the rear engine lug off the cases.
Sweet bike. Makes me wish I had my 2008 VFR800 again. Now with that bike, the factory panniers could swallow a medium Shoei RF1200 full face no probs. Keep up the great vids!
Looks like you've picked up a very neat unit there Andy. The panels and vinyl all look fresh and well preserved.
Bummer about the bag carrier being the wrong size. Next time.
Nice job on the rego plate holder.
Andy, purchase pannier bag liners in case of rubbish weather, because I’m telling you now, Ducati panniers let water in & hold it in there even if the rubber in the grooves are still good. Also, it’s easier to carry the liner in to your room than bulky panniers. Other than this, you’ve got another classic Ducati tearing up Tassie!🇦🇺
Hi Steve, I have purchased a couple of cheap duffel bags for that purpose. I know it’s preferable to leave the road grime on the bike and carry a clean bag into the hotel. Do you know of anyone who makes inner bags for these things? Or will first gen Multistrada ones fit? I can’t seem to find anything more suitable than what I bought, which isn’t ideal.
@@ANDY5 Absolutely Andy you legend! Ventura does! Get the smaller rack & get them to throw 2 in the package! Check out their website. 🇦🇺👍
I have an ST3 and an AGV XL helmet, which fits in the panniers.
Just check the measurements again i think and how they're mounted. I understand that the Ventura racks are all the same size, regardless of what type of bike you have. That means there should be an identical gap between the two L brackets on any bike once put together. It should be close though I've always found them to be a bit out needing some "assistance" to line up right
That midpoint screw on the rear side panel is a real pain they always break. Either strip as yours or snap off completely😱.
Hate to cut in on a new post but I own a 1978 XS1100 and was wondering about the cafe til on yours if one can be purchased
I really like it!
What do you think of the new Ducati V4 Grand Tourismo engine for the 2021 Multistrada?
I've been considering the Ducati STs myself, so I'm really happy to see this new line of videos! Can you tell me a bit about why you purchased an ST3 over the ST4? Did Ducati take a wrong turn with the ST4? Thanks!
Hi Chris, I’m just following Toine Van den Biggelaar’s advice. It’s mostly around engine reliability and lower maintenance costs. Some four valve engines of this era had issues with damaged rockers and camshafts due to delaminating of the hard coating. In Toine’s words, the ST3 engine is bulletproof.
@@ANDY5 Thanks for the additional information! I really appreciate the insight. Ride safe!
I can get my AVG helmet inside my ST4 panniers with no problem. Try to rotate your helmet around. It should fit that way.
cheers.
Hey Andy, love your video's. That Tshirt wouldn't be from Wayne Patterson's Ducati shop in Bunbury WA would it?
Yes it is mate. Todd and I are mates.
@@ANDY5 great family, always willing to help out.
If it is anything like my Moto Guzzi, the way to get that rack to fit is some stupid brackets Ventura supply. If you bought the rack and brackets together, they would have supplied it. I made a video highlighting this as I thought it was a poor design.
Are those the NEW ventura racks with the swivel tops on the rack side?
Im not a fan of Venturas new system.
Hello mate. You don’t need another rack. You should have some “S” shaped elbows that fit between the “l” brackets and the rack. Take another look in your fitting kit.
www.ventura-bike.co.uk/separate-components/ducati/adjustable-pack-rack-ducati/
Can be seen on the bottom of this picture.
Four M8x16 csk soc hd cap screws, four M8 washers and the key for the thumb nuts. The image you linked to is the universal pack rack. My 900SS one is not.
@@ANDY5 oh right. Maybe they would do the job for you?
Not sure mate, I’ll find out tomorrow.
@@ANDY5 oh yeah. I forgot your the other side of the world. It’s Sunday morning here!!
Andy that back tray under the seat looks like stuff might stay in it.
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