New to Ducati

[Starla]

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]

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

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

[Luddite]

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!

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]

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!