New member in Lincolnshire

[Omar]

I have been lurking here for a while and meanwhile looking for an Evo. Finally bought a 2012 1100 Evo a couple of days ago. Enjoying the bike, a refreshing change for me, although not enjoying the suspension. This is no surprise and it's a common topic on this forum. The rear is 'shocking' in every way. Adjustment seems to do little. Front seems spongy? I will start with a rear upgrade and then sort the front once funds have recovered from the purchase! Some years ago I had a 916 and Maxton sorted that out, not cheap though. A shame Ducati still hadn't sorted the issue by 2012.
Cheers
Omar

[Luddite]

Hi, Omar

Always good to welcome another Evo owner aboard.

You've spotted the Evo's Achilles heel with the suspension but, as you've already noted, there is plenty of advice on that subject here. Have a look at these threads, which you might find useful.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=52208

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=51883

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=51391

Sorting the rear is quite easy as there are lots of replacement shocks out there to suit all budgets. The forks need more work, either respringing and revalving or something like an Andreani cartridge kit.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=58335

If you're on a budget, you could just try changing the springs for both the rear shock and forks. They're all progressive and will benefit from linear rate springs tailored to your weight.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=56541

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...7&postcount=32

Keep us informed of any mods you make and let's see some pictures!

[Luddite]

PS your next complaint may well be about the low-speed fuelling, in which case I, and many others on here, will suggest you get the ECU reflashed by Neil at Cornerspeed.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54450

[Darkness]

Hi Omar and pleased to have you on UKMOC!

[Omar]

Thanks to you both. Lots of good advice there Luddite. Yes it is a bit lumpy below 4k and I will look to get the ECU flashed. I will give Cornerspeed a ring this week.

Photo. Tried but failed! Its the red one.

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Omar

Photo. Tried but failed! Its the red one.

For posting pictures, you need to use a photo hosting site.
I use www.postimages.org/signup.

Once you've uploaded your picture, you should be presented with these options...



Click on the blue 'copy' icon next to the 'hotlink for forums' address and paste it into your post.

If you preview the post before submitting it, the picture will appear in the preview if you've done it correctly.

[Omar]

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Thanks Luddite. I think Luddite should be my handle not yours!

[Luddite]

Well done! Nice exhaust too

[slob]

welcome onboard

[mickj]

Welcome to the forum Omar.

[velosam]

Hello from a (former) Lincs lad.

[Omar]

Originally Posted by Luddite

Well done! Nice exhaust too

Thanks Luddite. Just a tad noisy and it doesn't look like a decibel killer can be fitted (or at least there looks to be no provision).

[Luddite]

Originally Posted by Omar

Thanks Luddite. Just a tad noisy and it doesn't look like a decibel killer can be fitted (or at least there looks to be no provision).

It looks like a D07-01 and, if that's the case, it would have come with a db-killer as standard.

https://shop.sc-project.com/en-NO/Bi...al-Muffler.htm

You should be able to get one as a spare part - drop them an email and see what they say.

[Flip]

Sorry, a decibel what?

I don't understand

Welcome along!!

[Omar]

Originally Posted by Luddite

It looks like a D07-01 and, if that's the case, it would have come with a db-killer as standard.

https://shop.sc-project.com/en-NO/Bi...al-Muffler.htm

You should be able to get one as a spare part - drop them an email and see what they say.

Thanks Luddite, once again helpful.