new member advice

04-12-2010, 10:44 AM

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

Grumpy · 04-12-2010, 02:42 PM

Hi RSG and welcome the club.
Have a word with Liz42, she owns a nice example of this model and could advise you of the highs and lows of ownership.

gary tompkins · 04-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Especially the lows

Stafford · 04-12-2010, 08:22 PM

Why is it that every time an S2R 800 gets asked about it's always Liz's bike that gets dissed when all it turned out to be was a dodgy antenna on the ignition, miss diagnosed by two regarded Ducati mechanics I might add. There have certainly been more illustrious faults like an oil pump trashing the engine cases with help with parts dropping out of the clutch on an S2R800.
I've had worse with a dead 888 in France and Italy, merry Christmas Elvis.

Grumpy · 04-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Nothing like encouraging some to buy a duc, Stafford!!

Liz · 04-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Hi rsg and welcome to the club! I bought my S2R800 last December (it's a 2006 model) and I absolutely love it!
Yes, it did develop an immobiliser problem which was, as Stafford says, fixed by the 3rd place I took it (Moto Rapido, Winchester), and was really annoying because it was an intermittent fault.
The bike itself is great to ride and I find it very comfortable. I have had the forks and suspension lowered slightly as at 5'5", I like to have both feet firmly on the floor when I stop!
I rode it to the MOB weekender in Belgium in September and the bike never missed a beat there or back. After having had an old M600 for 2 years (a great 'starter' Ducati), the S2R does command quite a lot more respect and is a good all round bike.
Bring on the good weather, can't wait to get back out there!

Grumpy · 04-12-2010, 10:50 PM

Zorro's guarding the bikes then Liz!

Rally · 04-12-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stafford

Why is it that every time an S2R 800 gets asked about it's always Liz's bike that gets dissed when all it turned out to be was a dodgy antenna on the ignition, miss diagnosed by two regarded Ducati mechanics I might add.

But correctly diagnosed by a non Ducati mechanic as well, but ignored to start with!

We are all glad it is now sorted and working well though.

chris yeatman · 05-12-2010, 08:22 AM

having seen liz's s2r800, cracking looking bike and will defo deliver the grin factor, but with all ducati's they do need a little love and respect and with the sound of the arrow exhaust system, like mine, liz's and rallys, awesome!

05-12-2010, 09:00 AM

I have had numerous Ducs over the years, but the S2R is the one I like the best. I even prefer it to the 696 and thaqt was a great bike...
The PO rode it to Bergamo in italy and back without any probs...I ride it most days and it is still great fun; the noise with the Termis is addictive!!
One smal point, I am almost 6ft tall and the riding position(for me) is quite extreme...

05-12-2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

But correctly diagnosed by a non Ducati mechanic as well, but ignored to start with!

We are all glad it is now sorted and working well though.

If only someone had agree to swap the aerial at the weekender Rally..I still can't believe that happened..

Rally · 05-12-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pomp1

If only someone had agree to swap the aerial at the weekender Rally..I still can't believe that happened..

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?)

uksurfer · 05-12-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?)

i think its spelt 'hind sight'

the S2r is a cracking looking bike imho, and i think that all the owners on here highly recommend them, so i would suggest it does what it should, so go for it!

Stafford · 05-12-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?)

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

05-12-2010, 11:32 AM

A slight concern seems to be that the S2r800s are a bit top heavy and unstable, eh Liz?

04-12-2010, 10:44 AM	#1
rsg Guest Posts: n/a	new member advice 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

04-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#2
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Hi RSG and welcome the club. Have a word with Liz42, she owns a nice example of this model and could advise you of the highs and lows of ownership. __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

04-12-2010, 07:48 PM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Especially the lows __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

04-12-2010, 08:22 PM	#4
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	Why is it that every time an S2R 800 gets asked about it's always Liz's bike that gets dissed when all it turned out to be was a dodgy antenna on the ignition, miss diagnosed by two regarded Ducati mechanics I might add. There have certainly been more illustrious faults like an oil pump trashing the engine cases with help with parts dropping out of the clutch on an S2R800. I've had worse with a dead 888 in France and Italy, merry Christmas Elvis. __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

04-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#5
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Nothing like encouraging some to buy a duc, Stafford!! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

04-12-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
Liz Co-ordination Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calne Bike: S2r Posts: 1,361	Hi rsg and welcome to the club! I bought my S2R800 last December (it's a 2006 model) and I absolutely love it! Yes, it did develop an immobiliser problem which was, as Stafford says, fixed by the 3rd place I took it (Moto Rapido, Winchester), and was really annoying because it was an intermittent fault. The bike itself is great to ride and I find it very comfortable. I have had the forks and suspension lowered slightly as at 5'5", I like to have both feet firmly on the floor when I stop! I rode it to the MOB weekender in Belgium in September and the bike never missed a beat there or back. After having had an old M600 for 2 years (a great 'starter' Ducati), the S2R does command quite a lot more respect and is a good all round bike. Bring on the good weather, can't wait to get back out there! __________________ Never give up, never surrender!

04-12-2010, 10:50 PM	#7
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Zorro's guarding the bikes then Liz! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

05-12-2010, 08:22 AM	#9
chris yeatman I still have the s4r! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: salisbury, wiltshire Bike: S4r Posts: 1,896	having seen liz's s2r800, cracking looking bike and will defo deliver the grin factor, but with all ducati's they do need a little love and respect and with the sound of the arrow exhaust system, like mine, liz's and rallys, awesome! __________________ What's that coming over the hill.......

05-12-2010, 09:00 AM	#10
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	I have had numerous Ducs over the years, but the S2R is the one I like the best. I even prefer it to the 696 and thaqt was a great bike... The PO rode it to Bergamo in italy and back without any probs...I ride it most days and it is still great fun; the noise with the Termis is addictive!! One smal point, I am almost 6ft tall and the riding position(for me) is quite extreme...

05-12-2010, 11:32 AM	#15
Gamsa Guest Posts: n/a	A slight concern seems to be that the S2r800s are a bit top heavy and unstable, eh Liz?