Decisions?

Rlbol · #1 (**permalink**) 01-23-2006, 09:35 PM

I need some Help! I am trying to make a decision on another bike. I have had most sport bikes such as gsxr1k,etc. I currently have an 888 and recently picked up an 907ie but it is in need of a lot of work, so it will be a project for a while. So to my problem, I was out riding the 888 today, and love it but it is time to find something more for just going out for a ride. I am looking for something more comfortable with a more upright seat and a little lower pegs. The 907 seating seems more in the realm of what I am looking for. I have not riden any other bike of this type other then paso's. I would like to find something capable of pretty spirtited two riding as well as capable of a fair amount of bagage. So far I seem to be focasing my research on the ST, as well as the r and k bwm's but I just dont know much about this type of bikes. I know there are a lot of people on here that have both so I am hoping to get some options and maybe some other sugestions. One thing I might ad is I do like the power of a stronge engine.
Thank you!

TrickLidz · #2 (**permalink**) 01-24-2006, 12:02 AM

Try the ST2,3, or 4...I think they would fill the bill.

Rlbol · #3 (**permalink**) 01-24-2006, 12:59 AM

That is what I was thinking with regards to ducati. But which one? I do like the 2v motors. But I also love the power of the 4v! Obviously I guess that is why they built the 3v. So what are the pros and cons of the ST2,3 and 4?

TrickLidz · #4 (**permalink**) 01-24-2006, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rlbol

That is what I was thinking with regards to ducati. But which one? I do like the 2v motors. But I also love the power of the 4v! Obviously I guess that is why they built the 3v. So what are the pros and cons of the ST2,3 and 4?

The 4 is a higher revving motor and makes it's power higher up the powerband. Plus 4 valve head means higher maintance costs.
The 2 is lower revving and has the torque curve lower in the powerband...but..does not make as much hp.
I have a 99 ST2 with 50k miles....I LOVE IT!!!...I considered putting the big bore kit in it for more torque ( I've ridden one set up this way and it is nice),,but spent $$ elsewhere (748 trackbike).
My ST has been basically trouble free. Save for a warranty problem with contaminated coolant that was taken care off.
I've ridden this bike 2-up for maybe half the miles and have taken it to the track. The valves have needed adjustment maybe 4 times. The more miles these bikes have the less they need valve adjustments..I go 12k between adj. now.
I never take the bags off and I have a Ventura rack sys to supplement them for long trips.
I get 12k miles from Mich Pilot Roads.
The older ones need new seats...I've tried Corbin but now use Sargent.
The ST3 is a comparmise betwn the two....
Local dealer is selling ST3's (05) for $10,300
I think you can't go wrong with a ST

TrickLidz · #5 (**permalink**) 01-24-2006, 01:26 AM

Oh yeah....make sure you get a RED one...they're the FASTEST...this has been proven

Rlbol · #6 (**permalink**) 01-24-2006, 02:01 AM

Is there any other color then red??
Well I do like the black of my 907!!
I do like the 2 valves. I will have to try and get some time on an ST3, I am sure there are some demos around.
I wonder if the ST2 engine will go in the 907? There is an idea! an ST2 powered 907 for running around and an ST3 for the long rides!

TrickLidz · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 06:52 PM

Depending on the year. There was red, blue, black, matte black, silver..and I think yellow.

Don't bother with the engine swap....just find a used ST2...you'll probably never want to ride the 907... BTW: I have a 88 Paso also.