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Quote, originally posted by sdg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks Dan!
Impressive results.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're welcome. I've got over 3,000 miles on the modified engine and it runs great. Still getting over 50 mpg on every tank. It doesn't burn a drop of oil. Starts right up and idles fine. If I didn't tell you that it's been modified you'd probably not even notice; except for the additional 15% power.
Oh, sometimes when I downshift for a turn and the rpm's are just so... I notice that "cammy" exhaust sound that comes from longer duration.
However these cams are close in duration to stock cams so it's barely noticeable. Too bad. I really like that "race bike" cammy exhaust. Know what I mean? I suppose the trade-off is good low end power with the short cams.
These engine mods are proving to be a pretty good bang for the buck (in my opinion). I was reading an old issue of Cycle, and it turns out my 1989 FZR1000 had 3 hp LESS then this modified ST4. Wet weight of both bikes was close. I remember that FZR and how fast it was. I never thought a Ducati Sport Touring machine could approach it. I was wrong.
Next up: wheels.
Modified by DanST4 at 8:16 AM 7/15/2004