Ducati Riders

[yammy]

i have this problem too with my 1098.. if i move off slowly and throttle only when i fully release the clutch its fine... but if i throttle harder, there with be a jamming sound n its quite loud.. anyone care to explain wats with this issue?

 

thanks

 

Ducati Performance Slipper clutch - grinding noise

STM slipper clutch - honking noise

 

So if your bike has the Ducati Performance Slipper clutch, the sound is all normal

[roseonfire]

I just wanna ask... how do u all finance such expensive beauties? U all pay by full cash or COI? iF COi, usually hw many mnths/yrs?

 

wHATs the machine price of hypermotard now? thanksssss

[fufu]

Dry clutches are difficult to launch since the technique of launching a wet clutch bike cannot be applied exactly. Fiddle around with it a bit more and you should be able to launch it fine with more practice.

yup i guess.. i read somewhere that i just have to throttle more b4 moving off and the sound will go off. i guess its just different techniques from wet clutch bikes

Ducati Performance Slipper clutch - grinding noise

STM slipper clutch - honking noise

 

So if your bike has the Ducati Performance Slipper clutch, the sound is all normal

 

i think its either one of the sound i just dunno which it is.

[Akra65]

The price isn't for us mere mortals either!

 

But I've heard they make the most difference when replacing cast wheels on the base models. On the higher spec models, they are more of a fashion upgrade? Opinions?

 

Difference or no difference, We are mere mortals not insane racers,

Buying such item is abt how deep ur wallet is.

[HanSiam]

Ducati Performance Slipper clutch - grinding noise

STM slipper clutch - honking noise

 

So if your bike has the Ducati Performance Slipper clutch, the sound is all normal

 

Something new on the front?? Nice!!!...

[aRcHeR]

just wondering.. is the red SF owner here?

 

spotted at zouk almost every other week...

[fufu]

need some help on some issues.

 

today just got to know that my ohlin shock / fork springs are for heavier ppl.. n i waas told that i need to buy need spring for my weight.. is it true?

if its true then is there anyone who needs harder spring and got softer spring for a 65-70 kg ?

 

another issue is today when im riding, suddenly the bike keeps jerking... my throttle is open... but the bike keeps cutting off the fuel and on again causing the jerking.. everything is back to normal when i restart the bike again.. anyone noes wat is this problem?

 

lastly.. wat gear u guys use when cruising at 100km/hr? the bike feels so different at 100km/hr at gear 6 compared to my r1..

 

thanks in advance

[t28]

another issue is today when im riding, suddenly the bike keeps jerking... my throttle is open... but the bike keeps cutting off the fuel and on again causing the jerking.. everything is back to normal when i restart the bike again.. anyone noes wat is this problem?

 

lastly.. wat gear u guys use when cruising at 100km/hr? the bike feels so different at 100km/hr at gear 6 compared to my r1..

 

thanks in advance

 

The fuel cut off problem when riding is probably your fuel filter being choked or fuel pump not delivering the fuel smoothly.

 

I had this pblm when i had my previous SS. Exactly same symtoms as you, ride halfway the bike can suddenly jerk and stall while throttle open. Stop a while, restart still can ride, but after a while it will happen again.

 

What was discovered on my previous SS was that the fuel tank was rusted inside and the rust particles have choked up the fuel filter and the fuel pump was also faulty. The rust was a result of oxidation, when a bike is parked for long time with empty fuel tank.

 

Time to get someone to have a look inside your fuel tank....

[batmeon]

need some help on some issues.

 

today just got to know that my ohlin shock / fork springs are for heavier ppl.. n i waas told that i need to buy need spring for my weight.. is it true?

if its true then is there anyone who needs harder spring and got softer spring for a 65-70 kg ?

 

another issue is today when im riding, suddenly the bike keeps jerking... my throttle is open... but the bike keeps cutting off the fuel and on again causing the jerking.. everything is back to normal when i restart the bike again.. anyone noes wat is this problem?

 

lastly.. wat gear u guys use when cruising at 100km/hr? the bike feels so different at 100km/hr at gear 6 compared to my r1..

 

thanks in advance

 

bro, how u noe ur fork spring is for heavier people..? u ask ur mech to check..? which workshop..? & i usually use gear 4/5 if travelling @ 100km/hr..

 

*i just bought my duc & still a noob on dis beauty..

[meng47]

lastly.. wat gear u guys use when cruising at 100km/hr? the bike feels so different at 100km/hr at gear 6 compared to my r1..

 

thanks in advance

 

For me, usually 100km/hr at 4th gear n 120km/hr at 5th gear. Seldom got the chance to use 6th gear on sg road.

 

I had the same problem when I jus bought my bike n kept going till 6th gear whenever possible. After learning from the forum, then I realised tat I cannot ride tiz way. Shift less is the term tat I learnt from one of the experienced rider here.

 

Not gd with technical terms, jus sharing some of my experience with the bike.

 

Hope it helps!

[fufu]

The fuel cut off problem when riding is probably your fuel filter being choked or fuel pump not delivering the fuel smoothly.

 

I had this pblm when i had my previous SS. Exactly same symtoms as you, ride halfway the bike can suddenly jerk and stall while throttle open. Stop a while, restart still can ride, but after a while it will happen again.

 

What was discovered on my previous SS was that the fuel tank was rusted inside and the rust particles have choked up the fuel filter and the fuel pump was also faulty. The rust was a result of oxidation, when a bike is parked for long time with empty fuel tank.

 

Time to get someone to have a look inside your fuel tank....

ok i think i better have it check asap.. any shop to recommend?

bro, how u noe ur fork spring is for heavier people..? u ask ur mech to check..? which workshop..? & i usually use gear 4/5 if travelling @ 100km/hr..

 

*i just bought my duc & still a noob on dis beauty..

the shop happen to noe the previous owner who change the ohlins with them.

For me, usually 100km/hr at 4th gear n 120km/hr at 5th gear. Seldom got the chance to use 6th gear on sg road.

 

I had the same problem when I jus bought my bike n kept going till 6th gear whenever possible. After learning from the forum, then I realised tat I cannot ride tiz way. Shift less is the term tat I learnt from one of the experienced rider here.

 

Not gd with technical terms, jus sharing some of my experience with the bike.

 

Hope it helps!

 

thanks!

 

ok hmmm so wat will happen if long time im doing 100-120 on 6th gear? it will hurt the engine?

 

and for going at 100km/hr at 4th gear.. wats ur mileage like for a full tank b4 reserve?

[yammy]

Something new on the front?? Nice!!!...

 

Very sharp eyes...yes and the oso on the rear. How did u get the jacket? Lincoln got very good loband for the stuff, contact me if u want more info.

[yammy]

In SG only use up to 4th gear...any higher and the bike turns into a Bucking Bronco.

[dodobird]

In SG only use up to 4th gear...any higher and the bike turns into a Bucking Bronco.

 

Changing front sprocket to 14T helps

[thunderbot]

Hi Ducati riders, check with you guys if 1198 corse selling at $35,500 machine with 8years left. mileage at 15k.

is it worth the price?

[red rocket]

need some help on some issues.

 

today just got to know that my ohlin shock / fork springs are for heavier ppl.. n i waas told that i need to buy need spring for my weight.. is it true?

if its true then is there anyone who needs harder spring and got softer spring for a 65-70 kg ?

 

another issue is today when im riding, suddenly the bike keeps jerking... my throttle is open... but the bike keeps cutting off the fuel and on again causing the jerking.. everything is back to normal when i restart the bike again.. anyone noes wat is this problem?

 

lastly.. wat gear u guys use when cruising at 100km/hr? the bike feels so different at 100km/hr at gear 6 compared to my r1..

 

thanks in advance

 

you need to know what spring you're currently on. Is yours ohlins? if it is, then the spring rate is printed on the spring. Well the part number is on the spring so you'll need to know how to read it.

 

Anyway, I've a 7.5kg/mm rated spring if you wanna try. Fit it on, ride around for a few weeks, maybe even on track.

 

Just wanna caution you than once you've fitted a different spring, your compression and rebound settings will need to be sorted out. Otherwise, it'll still be a jerky ride. YOU, the rider NEEDS to know how to do the adjustments because the mechanic can only set based on your feedback. It's not rocket science pretty easy to set.

 

need help?

[HanSiam]

Very sharp eyes...yes and the oso on the rear. How did u get the jacket? Lincoln got very good loband for the stuff, contact me if u want more info.

 

Wow.. Dan kyle?? Ur next move is rims i guess.. Yup, got a gd deal with d jacket, back pro, pants & boots...

[fufu]

you need to know what spring you're currently on. Is yours ohlins? if it is, then the spring rate is printed on the spring. Well the part number is on the spring so you'll need to know how to read it.

 

Anyway, I've a 7.5kg/mm rated spring if you wanna try. Fit it on, ride around for a few weeks, maybe even on track.

 

Just wanna caution you than once you've fitted a different spring, your compression and rebound settings will need to be sorted out. Otherwise, it'll still be a jerky ride. YOU, the rider NEEDS to know how to do the adjustments because the mechanic can only set based on your feedback. It's not rocket science pretty easy to set.

 

need help?

 

yup mines ohlins front and back. ok i will go check out my spring rate. n i have to do the setting anyway since previous owner is "heavy weight class". currently when i get on my bike, it doesnt sink even a tiny bit..

 

ya i guess i need some advice since im still quite blur after reading the online manual n i still not sure if the manual is talking abt ohlins ttx or not... maybe when got meet up i can learn more from the lao jiaos. thanks

[meng47]

ok hmmm so wat will happen if long time im doing 100-120 on 6th gear? it will hurt the engine?

 

and for going at 100km/hr at 4th gear.. wats ur mileage like for a full tank b4 reserve?

 

Not sure if it will hurt the engine or not but one thing for sure is, u wont enjoy the ride as itz vibrating like hell...

 

I clocked 170-175km when the reserve light is on, based on 90% highway. Most of the time, i travel at 120-130km/hr at 5th gear. Occasionally, i do use 6th gear when i let loose a bit to go at higher speed...

[meng47]

yup mines ohlins front and back. ok i will go check out my spring rate. n i have to do the setting anyway since previous owner is "heavy weight class". currently when i get on my bike, it doesnt sink even a tiny bit..

 

ya i guess i need some advice since im still quite blur after reading the online manual n i still not sure if the manual is talking abt ohlins ttx or not... maybe when got meet up i can learn more from the lao jiaos. thanks

 

The online manual is talking abt the more entry model of ohlins which came stock with our bike, not the ttx which is more high end...

 

I m getting nowhere abt the springs n shocks n rates too... Too chim for me...

 

But i m quite okie with the ride now, so probably wont do anything to them unless i get all the terms ironed out...

Edited September 8, 2011 by meng47
Typo...

[red rocket]

yup mines ohlins front and back. ok i will go check out my spring rate. n i have to do the setting anyway since previous owner is "heavy weight class". currently when i get on my bike, it doesnt sink even a tiny bit..

 

ya i guess i need some advice since im still quite blur after reading the online manual n i still not sure if the manual is talking abt ohlins ttx or not... maybe when got meet up i can learn more from the lao jiaos. thanks

 

This is what you should do when you buy a bike (suspension)...

1. Get the static sag.... This will not change for as long as the bike's weight is unchanged. You'll only have to do this once. You can read what static sag is all about from Ohlins' manuals. The only thing you have to decide is the amount of fuel. All this while only the pre-load knob is used.

 

2. Get the rider sag.... Do not use the pre-knob. You just have to do the measurements. You have a second decision to make... 1 up or 2 up. Not going to change unless the load changes (you and your pillion)

 

3. After doing 1. and 2. then you can know if the springs are correct (reference from ducti's owner's manual or other sources). This is the basic info that you need. Hereon it's get confusing and technical which i'm not going to elaborate here.

 

In brief this is what you have to do. No expertise needed, No money involved, up till here. Just needs time, 2 friends (1 if your bike has a main stand).

 

From your feedback it looks like the spring is way off. You maybe cornering better with pillion even.

Contact skywheel for the coming meetup

Edited September 8, 2011 by red rocket

[MI_R1]

Wow.. Dan kyle?? Ur next move is rims i guess.. Yup, got a gd deal with d jacket, back pro, pants & boots...

 

Can share e deal???

[fufu]

Not sure if it will hurt the engine or not but one thing for sure is, u wont enjoy the ride as itz vibrating like hell...

 

I clocked 170-175km when the reserve light is on, based on 90% highway. Most of the time, i travel at 120-130km/hr at 5th gear. Occasionally, i do use 6th gear when i let loose a bit to go at higher speed...

so i will try to get use to it. thanks

This is what you should do when you buy a bike (suspension)...

1. Get the static sag.... This will not change for as long as the bike's weight is unchanged. You'll only have to do this once. You can read what static sag is all about from Ohlins' manuals. The only thing you have to decide is the amount of fuel. All this while only the pre-load knob is used.

 

2. Get the rider sag.... Do not use the pre-knob. You just have to do the measurements. You have a second decision to make... 1 up or 2 up. Not going to change unless the load changes (you and your pillion)

 

3. After doing 1. and 2. then you can know if the springs are correct (reference from ducti's owner's manual or other sources). This is the basic info that you need. Hereon it's get confusing and technical which i'm not going to elaborate here.

 

In brief this is what you have to do. No expertise needed, No money involved, up till here. Just needs time, 2 friends (1 if your bike has a main stand).

 

From your feedback it looks like the spring is way off. You maybe cornering better with pillion even.

Contact skywheel for the coming meetup

 

thanks for the info. i will get it sorted out.

[conjurer]

Yammy, will your plate knock the fender during hard braking?

Ducati Performance Slipper clutch - grinding noise

STM slipper clutch - honking noise

 

So if your bike has the Ducati Performance Slipper clutch, the sound is all normal

[yammy]

Yammy, will your plate knock the fender during hard braking?

 

No problem so far it is nicely tucked away within te bottom clamp