ST3 Shop Manual - Is this legit??? - Ducati.ms

hevnbound · Jan 30th, 2007, 6:37 am

Since I'm new to the European/Ducati world, I know I have a lot to learn.

I just bought an '06 ST3s and want a shop manual. Not crazy about it being on a disk. In spite of my "Google" searches and, searches on this board, I cannot find any good sources for this manual.

Does this listing on Ebay sound legit? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3936&rd=1&rd=1

Something about it makes me wonder? I've read a few posts on this forum about some bad "counterfiet" shop manuals.

If in fact, the consensus is to "stay away" from this guy ---- where can I buy a Ducati Shop Manual for an '06 Ducati ST3s? I haven't tried the dealer yet but, I'm sure I will pay a premium to purchase it from one of those guys?

Thanks for your help. This has been a great forum in the few days I've been participating.

Sam

molasses · Jan 30th, 2007, 7:43 am

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Originally Posted by hevnbound

In spite of my "Gogle" searches and, searches on this board, I cannot find any good sources for this manual.

No wonder. What if you try Google instead?

Sorry, Sam. I just couldn't resist it

hevnbound · Jan 30th, 2007, 8:50 am

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Originally Posted by molasses

No wonder. What if you try Google instead?

Sorry, Sam. I just couldn't resist it

Kareful! You know us "Junor Mambers" are very sinsitive. We get our feelins hurt real easy

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How do you work that "spell checker" thang?

Thx.

Sam

860GT · Jan 30th, 2007, 9:54 am

You'll probably need to shell out the bucks at a dealership. $160.

Desmo Times publishes a widely-respected manual for $30.

Jeff423 · Jan 30th, 2007, 11:10 am

+1 on the Desmo Times manual. Like you, I am new to Ducati, lots of good information, just helped me re-build my clutch.

beestiboy · Jan 30th, 2007, 12:46 pm

Wow, I purchased the disk for my S2R for like $50-60 and just print it out throw it in a 3-ring binder and your good to go. Plus when you get the pages all greasy (you do get your hands dirty right) you can simply reprint that page.

BAZ_777 · Jan 30th, 2007, 3:32 pm

hevnbound, I have this manual, but have only used it a few times.

It seems all legit and complete to me, although all pictures are in black and white, whereas the CD version of the manual has colour throughout.

ducsbill · Jan 30th, 2007, 5:33 pm

Call me a skeptic...Why would someone buy 10 copies of this manual so they could sell them on e-bay? Did they anticipate that there would be this big demand and worked out a deal with someone official from Ducati that would undercut what the dealers can sell the CD for? This $45 price tag is about $20 cheaper than if you bought the CD from a dealer. Call me a skeptic...

**wwahl** · Jan 30th, 2007, 11:27 pm

If you can live with a '04 ST-3 manual go to: http://www.duc.nu/manuals/
They are now charging for these. This will cost you 1.5 Eros.
Ciao!
Bill

L2Bike · Jan 31st, 2007, 10:47 am

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Originally Posted by wwahl

If you can live with a '04 ST-3 manual go to: http://www.duc.nu/manuals/
They are now charging for these. This will cost you 1.5 Eros.
Ciao!
Bill

Bill,

I believe Ducati.nu only has the user manual and not the ST3 shop manual. If I am wrong, can you please point me in the right direction. They do have the ST2 and ST4 workshop manuals for the older bikes.

Thank you,
Raj
2004 ST3