I bought it as base to transform the it in a cafe racer, but then I have regret, It’s just so good as it is! As I’m finishing some other cafe racer project (Guzzi) I have been using the ST4s not just as daily driver to go to work also for plesiosaur up at local mountain roads, just fabulous! The bike was in sad looking condition and had been stored long time when I took over it, now with some overhaul and new parts as: Spark plugs Liquid’s Filters Brake pads Chain and sprockets Tyres Valve adjustment It runs great, so I have decided keep it in original chape.
There was several broken fairing panels and lower side faring panels was missing so I used a set cf units who I borrowed from a friend, I have now I found nice used set, So now it’s time for painting!
I choose painting the bike in red candy with gold logos and wheels, but still not ready…. I have to paint fuel tank again as a fly went stuck during spaying Today I have opened up front lamp for deep cleaning inside, now it’s back with led bulbs, I have also swapped the rest of the bulbs for led (inside cluster, rear light etc..)
All bikes I had last 30 years have and have had clip-one (except for a MTS), the ST is just soo much more comfortable, it’s also my first bike with cases, now I have space for my EPI and lab top when I’m at work in the port.
Now the wheels and yoke's painted and back at the bike, I take the family for new year journey so there won’t be no update during some days, So Happy New Year to your all!
El Vikingo Tropical.... I recognise that name & there can't be many with the same username from Las Palmas... so you've gotta be El Vikingo from the Raptor Chapter. Yo!! I'm Andy Bee on here and am andybaggies over there. It's good to see you are doing the same quality work as you have always done.... but no yellow frame for the ST4 then?
Of course I’m the raptor guy! No yellow frame this time.. The Raptor was sold to some crazy guy in Madrid who just had to have that wild beast! Yoshimura pistons Yoshimura camshafts Aprilia RSV swingarm GSXR 750 forks Homemade subchasis Etc.. Regards from Berlin (hopefully I survive going with my kids to tomorrow new year rave…).
Well I’m back after a short new year break, sprayed the parts yesterday, today I’m just putting on logos etc. before last clear coat..
Damnd! I want to do something with my ST3, some restomod, upgrade to today standard. There will never be a new Sport Touring from Ducati anyway.
