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Most pre 2004 ST owners aren't enamored with the stock headlamps and recommend the upgrade to the Ducati Designs unit.
Make sure you know how long the current belts have been on and how many miles they've covered.
Pre-load adjusters on that Ohlins shock need servicng every 18K miles or so, or when they start to weep fluid.
Dry clutch, and all that entails re grabbiness, moaning, siezed throw bearings etc. which seem fair trades offs for the beloved rattle.
Make sure chain adjusters are torqued properly, if not they can back off with bad results. In fact, you may want to r&r the rear wheel to make sure there is no grease between any of the contacting swing arm-chain adjuster surfaces inside the box section.
Make sure the engine mounting bolts have been/are properly torqued. If the bike has low miles, consider replacing them or upgrading at 30-35 K miles or so.
Fuel lines inside the tank deteriorate over time and if they split under EFI pump pressure, you will be stranded. Consider replacing along with a new fuel filter/O-ring as well.
Buy it, ride it, love it.
Make sure you know how long the current belts have been on and how many miles they've covered.
Pre-load adjusters on that Ohlins shock need servicng every 18K miles or so, or when they start to weep fluid.
Dry clutch, and all that entails re grabbiness, moaning, siezed throw bearings etc. which seem fair trades offs for the beloved rattle.
Make sure chain adjusters are torqued properly, if not they can back off with bad results. In fact, you may want to r&r the rear wheel to make sure there is no grease between any of the contacting swing arm-chain adjuster surfaces inside the box section.
Make sure the engine mounting bolts have been/are properly torqued. If the bike has low miles, consider replacing them or upgrading at 30-35 K miles or so.
Fuel lines inside the tank deteriorate over time and if they split under EFI pump pressure, you will be stranded. Consider replacing along with a new fuel filter/O-ring as well.
Buy it, ride it, love it.