new member advice

[Rally]

Originally Posted by Stafford

Tried that and it didn't work by using the aerial from my S2R. A lucky guess is exactly that.

Staff, It was hardly a guess mate. It was a calculated decision after many hours of checking every wiring connection and doing a continuity test on the wiring loom and the knowledge of what 3x had said as well.

[Liz]

I don't think 3X even ran any diagnostics on the bike otherwise they would have come up with the same result as Moto Rapido who found that, yes, there was a problem with the immobilizer probably caused by a faulty aerial in the ignition barrel. They replaced the aerial and cleared down the historical faults within the diagnostics.
The second place it went to replaced the aerial and tried it but this didn't work. We also tried swapping it with the one on Stafford's S2R1000 and this also didn't work. I think it needed a combination of the replacement aerial and the diagnostic faults to be cleared which sorted it out in the end.
I am not doubting anyone's opinion on what it may or may not have been, but was happy to take it to the dealer.

Since then, I haven't had any problems with it or fallen off it again (thanks Gamsa!). Apart from the other week when I nearly came off giving it a bit too much throttle on cold tyres leaving a breakfast meet!

Anyway, I think it is a great looking bike, I really enjoy riding it and would recommend one.
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[Char]

Originally Posted by rsg

hi to eveyone i am currently doing my direct access and i am going to purchase a s2r 800 after i pass my test , ive read some reviews and i love the look of bike ,i havnt seen one or even sat on that model , can anyone give me any further advice on riding position, ownership of bike etc . rsg .scotland

Hi RSJ - as you may have deduced, owning a Ducati is not just about owning a bike, they become part of you and you defend them to the death.

We are all passionate about our own and which ever Ducati you buy you will love - and at times hate - just like all good relationships

The riding position is great, ownership is great - and according to Gordon so is Scotland - go and enjoy

to everyone that replied a big thanks it remains my bike of choice

[CK & AK]

We've got 2 of them in the garage - they are great little road, track and race bikes. (ours are race bikes)
Easy to work on & problems really dont seem to happen. In std trim, they are no better or worse than any of the other monsters.
Obviously you will have read the info on them - and might want to think at some point about uprating the brakes from the 2 pots on the front & put the better discs on. A decent zaust system & also a PC or DP ECU will help you get the best from it. Adjustable levers will be a nice touch too.

If you get stuck on anything, you can always drop us a PM - I think AK's knowledge speaks for itself....... ;-)

CK

Originally Posted by Char

The riding position is great, ownership is great - and according to Gordon so is Scotland - go and enjoy

don't just take my word for it - especially as I am more than a wee bit biased.......

And RSG - welcome to the club!!