New to Ducati

Starla · 14-10-2019, 05:21 PM

Hi all,

Just coming back to biking after 2 years in hospital (non bike RTA). Never had a Ducati in 35 years riding (the shame!), and last 3 road bikes were Triumphs. Got a red 796 and am near Basingstoke, and have been busy on this forum gleaning on Exhausts, Fuelling & suspension. So Thanks all posters .....

Cheers
Starla

Luddite · 14-10-2019, 05:53 PM

Welcome aboard, Starla, hope you're fully recovered.

Don't worry about all the non-Ducati years - you've tried the rest, now you've got the best!

As you're near Basingstoke, you're not too far from Moto Rapido in Winchester. You'll get 10% discount there on your spares, accessories and clothing as a member of UKMOC.

If you've already been trawling through the forum, you'll have noticed lots of recommendations for Neil at Cornerspeed and his postal remapping service http://cornerspeed.co.uk/tuning.php If you're at all bothered by lumpy low-speed running, he should be your first port of call.

Enjoy

Darkness · 14-10-2019, 07:14 PM

Welcome aboard!

Uncle Bob · 15-10-2019, 12:15 PM

Hello and welcome. My next bike is in danger of being a Triumph. Quite fancy me a Speed Twin...

mickj · 16-10-2019, 09:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Starla, two years in Hospital, you must have taken a good beating, hope you are fully recovered. What Triumphs did you have, I have a 955 Speed triple.

Jez900ie · 16-10-2019, 10:38 AM

Two years hospital following a RTA - I am glad that you have come through the otherside. Welcome to the forum.

utopia · 16-10-2019, 01:27 PM

Yep, that's a very long time in the hozzie for an RTA.
That must have tested your patience.
Glad you're mended now.
And welcome along.

jerry · 16-10-2019, 09:54 PM

your in a good place now lots of good support and help

Starla · 23-10-2019, 12:24 PM

Hi & Thanks for all welcoming comments.

Google "man mistaken for scarecrow" and you'll see about the RTA. 4 months in NHS, plus in/out of Private after, 34 fractures, 10 Ops and counting.......

Previous Triumphs were 2 Thunderbird 900s and 1 Tiger 800. LOTS of off-road stuff of all makes -Husky 450 was my fave (see a bit of Italiana!!)

Thanks for info on Moto Rapido. I've been there - didn't know about the 10% - cheers - how do I prove UKMOC "membership" - take a copy of this post ???

My local dealer is Snells in Alton (nice people generally), who've done things on my previous Triumphs.

BUT, I want to get the M796 Dyno-Ed and they don't do that. They sent me off on a wild goose chase to Leatherhead to a tuners who don't do Monsters.

I'll call Moto Rapido. I've read all the posts on Cornerspeed, but my bike is tricky for a send away service. It has the Ducati Performance ECU and Termignonis. Low rev running is truly awful. As the pipes were SO LOUD, I put some genuine-Termignoni baffles in. Still sounds great, but now runs EVEN worse. I think I'd rather have it Dyno-Ed, and I'm not riding up to Cornerspeed !! But would love to hear the forum's ideas on that ......

Secondly, I read Luddite's "Spring has sprung" thread, and I'd like to change the progressive spring on my rear Sachs unit to a linear 105Nm Ohlins Spring, as he suggests (I'm same riding weight). Hopefully this will stop the bike pogo-ing, and hopefully Moto Rapido will source and do the change !!!

I'm off to ring them now........

Thanks Chris D, Luddite and All ...............

Starla

alan s4 · 23-10-2019, 12:35 PM

"man mistaken for scarecrow" - I couldn't resist.....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-45990346

Luddite · 23-10-2019, 01:20 PM

Don't rule out Neil's postal reflash - I have the DP filter and airbox lid plus Termis on my Evo and the Rexxer reflash helped to transform the low-speed running.

Granted, an off-the-shelf reflash is never going to match a bespoke remap, (I've promised myself one one day), but it'll be 95% as effective. There are a couple of Rexxer maps available to suit different set-ups so give Neil a ring to seek his advice.

You could also try lowering the gearing, which helps with town riding.

Note that the 796 and Evo share a lightweight flywheel, (half the weight of the older 1100), and this also contributes to the low-speed lumpiness.

Have a look here for more information http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54450

If it helps, the Öhlins part no. for the 105N/mm spring is 01092-36. If for any reason Moto Rapido can't get one, try Mark Hammond at MH Racing 01249 721001 www.mhracing.com. The spring should be around £75. If you want to fit it yourself, you can borrow my spring compressors!

23-10-2019, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan s4

"man mistaken for scarecrow" - I couldn't resist.....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-45990346

......on the one hand I am pleased the statement was not fashion related, on the other hand.....25th November, too early to be creating snow angels....hmm first guess, star gazing?

Glad you are recovered Starla and on a Ducati

Luddite · 23-10-2019, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starla

Thanks for info on Moto Rapido. I've been there - didn't know about the 10% - cheers - how do I prove UKMOC "membership" - take a copy of this post ???

Just tell Craig or Luke you're a member, no evidence required!

Uncle Bob · 23-10-2019, 02:26 PM

+1 on the postal reflash service offered by Neil at Cornerspeed. I have an Evo with DP ECU, carbon termis and baffles and I had mine done during the summer. It's well documented on here.

Admittedly, it hasn't been the complete solution I was hoping for, but it HAS improved the situation. I'm probably going to stick a 14T on the front, and by 'me' I mean whomever services it next. I have no patience for fettling!

Char · 23-10-2019, 02:54 PM

http://www.mhracing.com/

MH Racing - Highly recommended for suspension & fairly local to you

14-10-2019, 05:21 PM	#1
Starla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Basingstoke Bike: M796 Posts: 21	New to Ducati Hi all, Just coming back to biking after 2 years in hospital (non bike RTA). Never had a Ducati in 35 years riding (the shame!), and last 3 road bikes were Triumphs. Got a red 796 and am near Basingstoke, and have been busy on this forum gleaning on Exhausts, Fuelling & suspension. So Thanks all posters ..... Cheers Starla

14-10-2019, 07:14 PM	#3
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Welcome aboard! __________________ Original and Best since 1993

15-10-2019, 12:15 PM	#4
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	Hello and welcome. My next bike is in danger of being a Triumph. Quite fancy me a Speed Twin... Last edited by Uncle Bob; 16-10-2019 at 10:24 AM..

16-10-2019, 09:03 AM	#5
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum Starla, two years in Hospital, you must have taken a good beating, hope you are fully recovered. What Triumphs did you have, I have a 955 Speed triple. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

16-10-2019, 10:38 AM	#6
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Two years hospital following a RTA - I am glad that you have come through the otherside. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

14-10-2019, 05:53 PM	#2
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Welcome aboard, Starla, hope you're fully recovered. Don't worry about all the non-Ducati years - you've tried the rest, now you've got the best! As you're near Basingstoke, you're not too far from Moto Rapido in Winchester. You'll get 10% discount there on your spares, accessories and clothing as a member of UKMOC. If you've already been trawling through the forum, you'll have noticed lots of recommendations for Neil at Cornerspeed and his postal remapping service http://cornerspeed.co.uk/tuning.php If you're at all bothered by lumpy low-speed running, he should be your first port of call. Enjoy

16-10-2019, 01:27 PM	#7
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,559	Yep, that's a very long time in the hozzie for an RTA. That must have tested your patience. Glad you're mended now. And welcome along.

16-10-2019, 09:54 PM	#8
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,897	your in a good place now lots of good support and help __________________ MONSTERMAN

23-10-2019, 12:24 PM	#9
Starla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Basingstoke Bike: M796 Posts: 21	Hi & Thanks for all welcoming comments. Google "man mistaken for scarecrow" and you'll see about the RTA. 4 months in NHS, plus in/out of Private after, 34 fractures, 10 Ops and counting....... Previous Triumphs were 2 Thunderbird 900s and 1 Tiger 800. LOTS of off-road stuff of all makes -Husky 450 was my fave (see a bit of Italiana!!) Thanks for info on Moto Rapido. I've been there - didn't know about the 10% - cheers - how do I prove UKMOC "membership" - take a copy of this post ??? My local dealer is Snells in Alton (nice people generally), who've done things on my previous Triumphs. BUT, I want to get the M796 Dyno-Ed and they don't do that. They sent me off on a wild goose chase to Leatherhead to a tuners who don't do Monsters. I'll call Moto Rapido. I've read all the posts on Cornerspeed, but my bike is tricky for a send away service. It has the Ducati Performance ECU and Termignonis. Low rev running is truly awful. As the pipes were SO LOUD, I put some genuine-Termignoni baffles in. Still sounds great, but now runs EVEN worse. I think I'd rather have it Dyno-Ed, and I'm not riding up to Cornerspeed !! But would love to hear the forum's ideas on that ...... Secondly, I read Luddite's "Spring has sprung" thread, and I'd like to change the progressive spring on my rear Sachs unit to a linear 105Nm Ohlins Spring, as he suggests (I'm same riding weight). Hopefully this will stop the bike pogo-ing, and hopefully Moto Rapido will source and do the change !!! I'm off to ring them now........ Thanks Chris D, Luddite and All ............... Starla

23-10-2019, 12:35 PM	#10
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	"man mistaken for scarecrow" - I couldn't resist..... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-45990346

23-10-2019, 01:20 PM	#11
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Don't rule out Neil's postal reflash - I have the DP filter and airbox lid plus Termis on my Evo and the Rexxer reflash helped to transform the low-speed running. Granted, an off-the-shelf reflash is never going to match a bespoke remap, (I've promised myself one one day), but it'll be 95% as effective. There are a couple of Rexxer maps available to suit different set-ups so give Neil a ring to seek his advice. You could also try lowering the gearing, which helps with town riding. Note that the 796 and Evo share a lightweight flywheel, (half the weight of the older 1100), and this also contributes to the low-speed lumpiness. Have a look here for more information http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54450 If it helps, the Öhlins part no. for the 105N/mm spring is 01092-36. If for any reason Moto Rapido can't get one, try Mark Hammond at MH Racing 01249 721001 www.mhracing.com. The spring should be around £75. If you want to fit it yourself, you can borrow my spring compressors!

23-10-2019, 02:26 PM	#14
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	+1 on the postal reflash service offered by Neil at Cornerspeed. I have an Evo with DP ECU, carbon termis and baffles and I had mine done during the summer. It's well documented on here. Admittedly, it hasn't been the complete solution I was hoping for, but it HAS improved the situation. I'm probably going to stick a 14T on the front, and by 'me' I mean whomever services it next. I have no patience for fettling! Last edited by Uncle Bob; 23-10-2019 at 02:29 PM..

23-10-2019, 02:54 PM	#15
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	http://www.mhracing.com/ MH Racing - Highly recommended for suspension & fairly local to you __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there