Another from sunny lancashire....first Ducati

31-07-2012, 10:02 PM

Hi All

Very new to the forum, not spent nearly enough time searching and reading previous threads, but have just done a deal on an 2005 S4, so happy to now be a ducati owner.

I pick the bike up later this week so dont want to post any pictures now, but it is probably the most immaculate bike I've seen (bet most new owners say thia

)

It only has 2000 miles on the clock, and whilst this is obviously the reason for it being so completely 'showroom', I just wonder if any of you more experienced owners can offer some advice on particular measures I should take given its done so few miles.

Complete service including belt change is a given (anyone who can recommend a decent dealer...if there is such a thing LOL) but anything else I should be considering or any general advice would be much appreciated

Looking forward to getting to know you all!!

31-07-2012, 10:26 PM

Hi, best thing to do is just ride it! Me personally, i think its worse for a bike to sit and not be used than it is for it to be ridden. S4r's are nice bikes, there's one i see at my local bike meet and it always gets attention.

Welcome to the forum!

Capo · 31-07-2012, 11:50 PM

Buzzbomb is in your locality, I'm sure he will be along soon

gary tompkins · 01-08-2012, 09:10 AM

welcome to UKMOC

The battery could be knackered if it's the original and not been maintained. If starting is a problem it would be worth gettting a new one.. possibly higher output like Motobat or Odessy

Also tyres may have aged and gone off if more than 2 years old, and if they are still the factory originals they would be

01-08-2012, 10:28 PM

thanks for the messages. Bikes booked into ducati johns for major service next week, good price too. Going from the recommendations on here, it'll be in good hands (and a great opportunity to have a good ride out on the bike)

fireman sam · 02-08-2012, 04:25 PM

Ducati John is a good choice

04-08-2012, 10:34 PM

So i picked it up this afternoon, done a hundred miles and what can I say

I really really like it, feel very comfortable on it and love its kick. It feels different to any bike I've ridden before (most of the usual suspects) and has a bags of character. I've obviously taken it very easy today but was confident enough to give it a bit of a blast and when I did look at the speedo I couldnt believe what it was telling me. Sounds absolutely beautiful with the sparks system on, and feel the other subtle extras really suit the bike. Had NO plans to do anything to it.....24 hours ago, but now 'watching' a number of items on the bay.

Been trawling the forum over the past few days, really nice place to be (unlike others) and look forward to picking your brains over many other things in the future

31-07-2012, 10:02 PM	#1
liverpoolphil Guest Posts: n/a	Another from sunny lancashire....first Ducati...FIRST IMPRESSIONS...PICS Hi All Very new to the forum, not spent nearly enough time searching and reading previous threads, but have just done a deal on an 2005 S4, so happy to now be a ducati owner. I pick the bike up later this week so dont want to post any pictures now, but it is probably the most immaculate bike I've seen (bet most new owners say thia ) It only has 2000 miles on the clock, and whilst this is obviously the reason for it being so completely 'showroom', I just wonder if any of you more experienced owners can offer some advice on particular measures I should take given its done so few miles. Complete service including belt change is a given (anyone who can recommend a decent dealer...if there is such a thing LOL) but anything else I should be considering or any general advice would be much appreciated Looking forward to getting to know you all!! Last edited by liverpoolphil; 04-08-2012 at 10:20 PM..

01-08-2012, 09:10 AM	#4
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	welcome to UKMOC The battery could be knackered if it's the original and not been maintained. If starting is a problem it would be worth gettting a new one.. possibly higher output like Motobat or Odessy Also tyres may have aged and gone off if more than 2 years old, and if they are still the factory originals they would be __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 01-08-2012 at 09:12 AM..

02-08-2012, 04:25 PM	#6
fireman sam Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: darwen Bike: S2r Posts: 82	You have gone to the rightman Ducati John is a good choice

31-07-2012, 10:26 PM	#2
urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, best thing to do is just ride it! Me personally, i think its worse for a bike to sit and not be used than it is for it to be ridden. S4r's are nice bikes, there's one i see at my local bike meet and it always gets attention. Welcome to the forum!

31-07-2012, 11:50 PM	#3
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	Buzzbomb is in your locality, I'm sure he will be along soon

01-08-2012, 10:28 PM	#5
liverpoolphil Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for the messages. Bikes booked into ducati johns for major service next week, good price too. Going from the recommendations on here, it'll be in good hands (and a great opportunity to have a good ride out on the bike)

04-08-2012, 10:34 PM	#7
liverpoolphil Guest Posts: n/a	So i picked it up this afternoon, done a hundred miles and what can I say I really really like it, feel very comfortable on it and love its kick. It feels different to any bike I've ridden before (most of the usual suspects) and has a bags of character. I've obviously taken it very easy today but was confident enough to give it a bit of a blast and when I did look at the speedo I couldnt believe what it was telling me. Sounds absolutely beautiful with the sparks system on, and feel the other subtle extras really suit the bike. Had NO plans to do anything to it.....24 hours ago, but now 'watching' a number of items on the bay. Been trawling the forum over the past few days, really nice place to be (unlike others) and look forward to picking your brains over many other things in the future