Re: [ST] Disappointing Ride. No ST content.

["Jeremy Witt" <Jeremy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My first time on a 900SS gave me the same complaint.  It was pointed out
to me that the strange ergonomics and my established habits had me
pushing the bars at the wrong angle (too far down).  Once I really got a
good feeling for how the bars rotated, it worked a little better, but
was still really awkward, almost pushing at an upward angle.  

Then there was the tank end trying hard to get through my abdomen to
rest on my spine... but that front wheel refused to stay on the ground!
:0)

Jeremy Witt
Newbury Partners
(o) 603-893-3022
(c) 603-475-4228


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Subject: [ST] Disappointing Ride. No ST content.

About a week ago I stumbled across a '98 Ducati 600SS for sale.

21,000kms, a couple of months rego, it looked to be in reasonable
condition, 
so I went to have a look. I thought it would be nice to have a light fun

machine to compliment the ST. 

Turns out the bloke selling it has lost his licence for three years for 
Driving Under the Influence (DUI). It was his first DUI offence but due
to his bad 
driving record they gave him the maximum. He must have a very bad record
or he 
didnt get a good lawyer, either way, I have no sympathy for someone that
got 
behind the wheel drunk.

So he hasnt started the bike for months, but long story short, we get it

going and I go for a ride. Now I'm not about to embark on a Ducati
bashing tirade. 
What I found was a very disappointing motorcycle. This thing just doesnt
want 
to go around corners. It sounds great and makes reasonable power but
forget 
changing direction. 

My friends '92 CBR600F is a better bike to ride and my big heavy ST
steers 
better.

You see these bikes around from time to time and their owners rave about

them, but I cant see what the fuss is about. Am I missing something?

Brett.
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