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Same with my Multistrada.
Great roadholding and cornering and first sevice on Friday, so then can open her up a bit more after that.
The only problem is that I've noticed, as confidence grows, I'm driving faster and filtering much better than on the Guzzi and I have to keep telling myself to slow down a bit.
Do you all find this or is it just me?
Great roadholding and cornering and first sevice on Friday, so then can open her up a bit more after that.
The only problem is that I've noticed, as confidence grows, I'm driving faster and filtering much better than on the Guzzi and I have to keep telling myself to slow down a bit.
Do you all find this or is it just me?
a j said:
Nice one anjum, i'm very envious. I took a 749 for a test ride last yr. what a fantastic bike and the R i can only imagine is better. Did you get it from pro-v-twins?
AJ
>> Edited by a j on Tuesday 27th April 10:06
Ducati Central (?) - Chelsea.
Not the best commuter bike in the world - hee hee hee!!!
Looked at some of the other Ducatis yesterday, when I dropped mine off.
Some fabulous looking bikes there inclding one they called 'the stealth' with the stacked headlight thingies.
Which model is that?
Looks very tempting but must keep mine for 11 months still, just to keep the wife from battering me.
Found it 749 Dark......WOW!
>> Edited by Davel on Friday 30th April 15:05
Some fabulous looking bikes there inclding one they called 'the stealth' with the stacked headlight thingies.
Which model is that?
Looks very tempting but must keep mine for 11 months still, just to keep the wife from battering me.
Found it 749 Dark......WOW!
>> Edited by Davel on Friday 30th April 15:05
Anjum,
As soon as you've done 200 miles or so, you can give it the berries for short periods. Assuming the dealer hasn't been a noddy and put synthetic oil in from new, the bores need to get some good heat cycles through them and the rings, etc need to bed into the bores. If you mince around with the throttle for too long, the engine never effectively seals and you'll find that it will use oil through it's life and be slightly down on power.
Once the running in has been done, dump the oil and put the best synthetic stuff you can in. Enjoy the ride.
PS take it easy on the filtering side of things. All it takes is someone to swap lanes and you'll become superman for the next 5 seconds!
As soon as you've done 200 miles or so, you can give it the berries for short periods. Assuming the dealer hasn't been a noddy and put synthetic oil in from new, the bores need to get some good heat cycles through them and the rings, etc need to bed into the bores. If you mince around with the throttle for too long, the engine never effectively seals and you'll find that it will use oil through it's life and be slightly down on power.
Once the running in has been done, dump the oil and put the best synthetic stuff you can in. Enjoy the ride.
PS take it easy on the filtering side of things. All it takes is someone to swap lanes and you'll become superman for the next 5 seconds!
Thanks Fergus - useful info.
I'm up to 400 miles - and I've gone upto around 7,500 - but am just making sure that I don't labour the engine - In my experience running in (oh so dull) is all about constantly changing revs to ensure that no glazing occurs.
Bikes booked in for its 600 mile service in a couple of weeks - can't wait.
I do have to say, though, the dry plate clutch doesn;t like to be slipped - does it! I ride in from Richmond to the City every day - half of the ride is traffic light - the last bit is going through central London and the City. I'm just getting my head around giving it more wellie then I'd though appropriate before when pulling away.
Still totally in love with it!
Anjum
I'm up to 400 miles - and I've gone upto around 7,500 - but am just making sure that I don't labour the engine - In my experience running in (oh so dull) is all about constantly changing revs to ensure that no glazing occurs.
Bikes booked in for its 600 mile service in a couple of weeks - can't wait.
I do have to say, though, the dry plate clutch doesn;t like to be slipped - does it! I ride in from Richmond to the City every day - half of the ride is traffic light - the last bit is going through central London and the City. I'm just getting my head around giving it more wellie then I'd though appropriate before when pulling away.
Still totally in love with it!
Anjum
anjum said:
Does anyone have any idea how long the dry plate clutch is supposed to last?
Original clutch on my 916 (which is the same) lasted about 6,000 miles before I changed it - just after Brands WSB where it had a damn good cooking in the traffic jam & heat. I replaced it with the race (sintered - with more plates) clutch which lasts better and works smoother, with no 'Braying Donkey effect' noises when engaging, I also fitted an open Clutch cover as this allows it to cool better - and makes the rattle & hiss much louder (just don't wear white boots
). New clutch was spot on and only needed changing due to being 'washed' by Battery Acid (when the battery broke - don't ask ) and the replacement (race clutch) has been on for 3 years and going strong. The clutches are considerably stronger than you might think and can take a lot of abuse without failure but do wear faster than a wet clutch.
When it needs changing do fit the race version it is much better and lasts much longer, (although it costs more - about £170 instead of £100).
BTW replacing the clutch is an easy job - takes about 10 minutes and you only need a couple of Allen Keys.
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