11-14-2014, 10:44 AM | #1 |
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Calling all Ducati Superbike Owners..!
Happy Friday, Gents!
Wanted to reach out to all the Duc owners out there. Specifically, I'm looking for 848, 1098, or 1198 owners! Just picked up a Pearl White 848 (2009), and already started tearing this thing apart -- that is, since I can't really ride in the winter. I'd like to see what you guys have, PICTURES PLEASE!!!, so I can see how you guys are modding these beasts, and get some inspiration. Thus far, I have a few things installed... ASV Levers, Sato Racing rear sets. GPR V4 steering damper - 1/2 way done w/ install... New Fairing Stay... Need a new nose/upper fairing... Future: Akrapovic or Termignoni slip on or exhaust... not sure which one yet.
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I had 999 from 2003 up until about a month ago. Amazing bike.
At some point it looked like this:
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11-17-2014, 04:03 PM | #4 |
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Why'd you sell?!?! Looks amazing man... nice race shot!
How'd you like the Termignoni exhaust? Was it a slip or full? I just picked up Termignoni Slip Ons for my bike (bought off a guy with a 1098), no ECU, so I'm curious to see what issues I have running these slip ons without a tune. BEAUTIFUL M, bud! That color combo... mmmmmm
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Had to make some room in the garage for spec e46 I am building. Haven't been racing bikes since 2009 anyway. My was a slip-on, but I had power commander with custom map from day one. So can't help you there.
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I picked up this slightly used Panigale in September, to replace my stolen S1000RR during Labor Day Weekend. This Ducati is basically a devil in a red dress. I absolutely love the way these Ducati (Plural...?) look and sound... but I still feel the Beemer was the all around better bike. No regrets though. I WILL master this thing... next year that is. WInter seems to be here now. Looks like you have a nice garage to mod your new bike. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Will def post pictures of the "finished" product, but that won't be for a few weeks. Who the hell am i kidding, you're never done when it comes to modding...lol. Enjoy your toys in good health, brother! You've got some excellent toys, and phenomenal taste (S1000RR, Pannigale, 6-GC!)!!!
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The Panigale is absolutely a beast. No complaints in the power department. She is just a bit jumpy at low RPMs compared to the S1K, which was smooth on the power delivery no matter where in the power band it was. I use my bike for commuting to and from work, so that's the only time I notice this small problem on an otherwise AWESOME Ducati. let me know what you think about the power delivery on your 848. I had my eye on a couple of EVOs, but the deal I got on the bike I chose was too good to pass up. Thanks for the kudos on my toys. I really appreciate it. I normally don't treat myself too great when it comes to luxury, but sometimes you gotta go all in, LOL. You have nice taste in toys as well. Can't go wrong with fine European machinery waiting for you to open the garage door every day. Stay safe and enjoy getting to know your new Italian girlfriend!
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The Panig is definitely a beast... Aren't the panig performance stats for acceleration faster than an F1 car? Ridiculous... I equate the Panig to a Victoria's Secret model. As for the bit jumpy on low RPM's, I definitely agree with that one. Granted, i only put about 5 miles on her once I took delivery, but I definitely noticed that the motor doesn't want to be in the low RPM range. Definitely jerky down low, but after 2-3K, that motor just wants to lift the front up without any effort. My last bike was a R6s (2007), and that was smooth throughout the entire rev band. However, the difference between a Twin and the inline-4 is night/day. While the R6s was smooth, I found myself constantly revving the piss out of that motor to get any power. As for the twin, well, instant torque, deep throaty motor, and 10-11k redline vs the R6 at 18-19K redline. The Duc feels like it runs on diesel b/c of the instant torque difference. The one thing I noticed about the Duc is that those motors HATE cold weather. The R6 started in 10-degree weather and was comfortable idling. However, the Duc does not want to idle in temps under 40 degrees... As soon as the motor kicks over, I need to keep on the throttle a little bit (say, 2-2.5K for a minute or two) to get the motor warm. Once the temp registers on the dash, then the motor idles comfortably. These things act just like supermodels. If you go from your Panig to a 848EVO, isn't that kind of like going from an M3 to a 335? But, Will definitely update on the power delivery once I clock some more miles on her. The Panig scares the crap out of me - from what I've seen, those things are legitimate race bikes... You definitely went all in with your toys my man. I dream about the 6-GC every day, and imho, that's the sexiest bimmer ever released (other than the iconic z8). Enjoy your toys in great health, and safe riding!
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You are right about how the Ducati acts when the revs are low, but what a blast when you give it some good throttle. As far as the cold weather goes, I will take the bike out as long as it's 40 degrees F or higher, and no precipitation, but my bike hasn't given me a problem on start up like the one you are describing. Unless you are starting your bike up in temps hovering around the freezing mark. Just to clarify, what I ment was when I was shopping for a replacement bike, the dealer I was working with had two Evos on the floor, so I was contemplating one of those... until I found a private seller who offered me a great deal on the Pani I ended up taking. It sounds like you are more mechanically inclined than I am, so I will be checking with you from time to time as the years go by so I can continue to enhance my bike to keep her fresh and exciting for years to come!
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Here's an older picture of my 09 848:
Mods I've done: Ohlins 25mm fork cartridges Ohlins TTX rear shock Acculign rearsets Akrapovic Titanium slip ons Brembo monoblock callipers Pazzo Racing adjustable levers Ducati Corse seat And other miscellaneous stuff Forgot to add....Caswell epoxy coating for the crap fuel tank Ducati gave us. |
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What's the purpose of the caswell epoxy coating? I've been doing some research, and I haven't heard of anyone having any issues w/ their gas tank - other than replacing it because it was dropped, etc... Any more info on this would be great!
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There was a class action law suit by some blood sucking lawyers looking to capitalize on this. I chose not to join the suit as it would give away any follow up remedies I would have in suing Ducati. The class action let Ducati off the hook and provided the blood suckers their pay out. The terms of the class action which was approved by court was to provide an "extended" warranty. This extended the period which Ducati would cover any defects to I think it was 6 years. But based on the wording, Ducati would only do ONE replacement. In addition, there were specific guidelines on what constituted an acceptable claim. For cosmetic defects, the defect would have to be a certain size. The follow on warranty for the replacement would be one year for a physical failure once the tank was replaced and 6 months for a cosmetic. Ducati's answer to the fuel tank issue was to replace the tanks with the SAME plastic material tank but made the tank slightly smaller to allow for any expansion. Now does that really make sense? Some of us wanted Ducati to give us a credit on the replacement tanks so we could use the Ducati Performance aluminum tanks instead with us picking up the cost of painting the tanks. Ducati said no. Ducati also hasn't volunteered to any of us with financial help in picking up the cost of epoxy coating our tanks. Which from the choices Ducat has left us, is the ONLY solution to this problem. When the class action lawsuit came out, many thought it was a "good thing" but these Ducati fan boys didn't read the fine print of the settlement. I did and it was glaring how lop sided the remedy was. Some owners reported having to have their tank replaced twice and Ducati was doing it even outside of the standard warranty. The class action now put a finite responsibility on Ducati which made the situation worse not better. If I sound bitter about this, I am. Because for a brand with the history and heritage it has to blatantly give their owners the middle finger on this problem is nothing short of a travesty. I can tell you if I had known about this issue before buying my 848, I would have definitely had a S1000RR in my garage instead; especially since I've had the experience of running the S1000RR around the track. |
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I can't stand mine. The clutch is driving me insane! It's not a daily or a street bike. Track bike, yes.
I bought new aluminum basket, disks, all other clutch components... Still sounds like normal ducati and you can either drive 30 in first gear or 80 in 2nd and on you go. No middle ground. Otherwise it shakes, vibrates and shit. Look wise, it's beautiful... It's an art piece... Which is what mine has become. Put maybe 100 miles in 2 years.
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lol, Ducati, I rather spend time riding my bike rather than fixing it in the garage all the time
Beemers ftw!
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But after some initial issues with my bike outside of the stupid tank issue, my 848 has been pretty reliable. All of the issues were caught while under the 2 years manufacturer's warranty. Oh and your comment about Beemers FTW. Me at the track: |
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So good for you in getting rid of the the overpriced junk and getting some quality components for your bike. As far as the S1000RR, yes, it's everything everyone has said. The bike is just awesome on the track. If I had ridden one prior to getting my 848, I would have an S1000RR in my garage instead of the Duc. Would I sell my 848 right now to get a S1000RR, no. But if I'm in the market again, I would definitely be looking at a S1000RR. |
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On another note, I started looking into the Gas Tank Swelling problem, and I'm starting to understand what you're saying. Plastic and ethanol seems to be destroying these tanks... I'm going to look into that Caswell tank coating (once I start seeing imperfections from the swelling) when I'm ready for a new tank. Thanks for the great info on that - I saw a few folks on Duc.org doing that treatment, and it seems to be holding up. My bike is a 2009 with just over 3000 miles. I read that once the tank starts becoming subject to swelling, dimples in paint, etc., the tank is starting to degrade... However, how can i tell if the tank is "swelling"? Will the tank start rubbing on something, or is there anything I should be looking out for other than the dimples in paint? Thank you.
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