new member advice

[rsg]

hi to eveyone i am currently doing my direct access and i am going to purchase a s2r 800 after i pass my test , ive read some reviews and i love the look of bike ,i havnt seen one or even sat on that model , can anyone give me any further advice on riding position, ownership of bike etc . rsg .scotland

[Grumpy]

Hi RSG and welcome the club.
Have a word with Liz42, she owns a nice example of this model and could advise you of the highs and lows of ownership.

[gary tompkins]

Especially the lows :look:

[Stafford]

Why is it that every time an S2R 800 gets asked about it's always Liz's bike that gets dissed when all it turned out to be was a dodgy antenna on the ignition, miss diagnosed by two regarded Ducati mechanics I might add. There have certainly been more illustrious faults like an oil pump trashing the engine cases with help with parts dropping out of the clutch on an S2R800.
I've had worse with a dead 888 in France and Italy, merry Christmas Elvis.

[Grumpy]

Nothing like encouraging some to buy a duc, Stafford!!

[Liz]

Hi rsg and welcome to the club! I bought my S2R800 last December (it's a 2006 model) and I absolutely love it!
Yes, it did develop an immobiliser problem which was, as Stafford says, fixed by the 3rd place I took it (Moto Rapido, Winchester), and was really annoying because it was an intermittent fault.
The bike itself is great to ride and I find it very comfortable. I have had the forks and suspension lowered slightly as at 5'5", I like to have both feet firmly on the floor when I stop!
I rode it to the MOB weekender in Belgium in September and the bike never missed a beat there or back. After having had an old M600 for 2 years (a great 'starter' Ducati), the S2R does command quite a lot more respect and is a good all round bike.
Bring on the good weather, can't wait to get back out there! :biggrin:

[Grumpy]

Zorro's guarding the bikes then Liz!:D

[Rally]

Why is it that every time an S2R 800 gets asked about it's always Liz's bike that gets dissed when all it turned out to be was a dodgy antenna on the ignition, miss diagnosed by two regarded Ducati mechanics I might add.

But correctly diagnosed by a non Ducati mechanic as well, but ignored to start with! :fou:

We are all glad it is now sorted and working well though. :)

[chris yeatman]

having seen liz's s2r800, cracking looking bike and will defo deliver the grin factor, but with all ducati's they do need a little love and respect and with the sound of the arrow exhaust system, like mine, liz's and rallys, awesome!

[jimbo696]

I have had numerous Ducs over the years, but the S2R is the one I like the best. I even prefer it to the 696 and thaqt was a great bike...
The PO rode it to Bergamo in italy and back without any probs...I ride it most days and it is still great fun; the noise with the Termis is addictive!!
One smal point, I am almost 6ft tall and the riding position(for me) is quite extreme...

[Pomp1]

But correctly diagnosed by a non Ducati mechanic as well, but ignored to start with! :fou:

We are all glad it is now sorted and working well though. :)

If only someone had agree to swap the aerial at the weekender Rally..I still can't believe that happened..

[Rally]

If only someone had agree to swap the aerial at the weekender Rally..I still can't believe that happened..

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?) :)

[uksurfer]

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?) :)

i think its spelt 'hind sight' :thumbsup:

the S2r is a cracking looking bike imho, and i think that all the owners on here highly recommend them, so i would suggest it does what it should, so go for it!

[Stafford]

Nor me Max, but hey ho. I suggested it many times but was told "it can't be, as the specialists say not!" Hein sight eh......... (Is that how you spell it?) :)

Tried that and it didn't work by using the aerial from my S2R. A lucky guess is exactly that.

[Gamsa]

A slight concern seems to be that the S2r800s are a bit top heavy and unstable, eh Liz? :on:

[Rally]

Tried that and it didn't work by using the aerial from my S2R. A lucky guess is exactly that.

Staff, It was hardly a guess mate. It was a calculated decision after many hours of checking every wiring connection and doing a continuity test on the wiring loom and the knowledge of what 3x had said as well. :thumbsup:

[Liz]

I don't think 3X even ran any diagnostics on the bike otherwise they would have come up with the same result as Moto Rapido who found that, yes, there was a problem with the immobilizer probably caused by a faulty aerial in the ignition barrel. They replaced the aerial and cleared down the historical faults within the diagnostics.
The second place it went to replaced the aerial and tried it but this didn't work. We also tried swapping it with the one on Stafford's S2R1000 and this also didn't work. I think it needed a combination of the replacement aerial and the diagnostic faults to be cleared which sorted it out in the end.
I am not doubting anyone's opinion on what it may or may not have been, but was happy to take it to the dealer.

Since then, I haven't had any problems with it or fallen off it again (thanks Gamsa!). Apart from the other week when I nearly came off giving it a bit too much throttle on cold tyres leaving a breakfast meet!

Anyway, I think it is a great looking bike, I really enjoy riding it and would recommend one.
END

[Char]

hi to eveyone i am currently doing my direct access and i am going to purchase a s2r 800 after i pass my test , ive read some reviews and i love the look of bike ,i havnt seen one or even sat on that model , can anyone give me any further advice on riding position, ownership of bike etc . rsg .scotland

Hi RSJ - as you may have deduced, owning a Ducati is not just about owning a bike, they become part of you and you defend them to the death.

We are all passionate about our own and which ever Ducati you buy you will love - and at times hate - just like all good relationships :twak:

The riding position is great, ownership is great - and according to Gordon so is Scotland - go and enjoy

[rsg]

to everyone that replied a big thanks it remains my bike of choice

[CK & AK]

We've got 2 of them in the garage - they are great little road, track and race bikes. (ours are race bikes)
Easy to work on & problems really dont seem to happen. In std trim, they are no better or worse than any of the other monsters.
Obviously you will have read the info on them - and might want to think at some point about uprating the brakes from the 2 pots on the front & put the better discs on. A decent zaust system & also a PC or DP ECU will help you get the best from it. Adjustable levers will be a nice touch too.

If you get stuck on anything, you can always drop us a PM - I think AK's knowledge speaks for itself....... ;-)

CK

[Gordon H]

The riding position is great, ownership is great - and according to Gordon so is Scotland - go and enjoy

don't just take my word for it - especially as I am more than a wee bit biased.......

And RSG - welcome to the club!!