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    Leathers Shelf Life.

    I have 5 jackets and my go-to is a 30 year old Dainese. I have conditioned it once a year and the leather is thicker and softer than new jackets....
    Post by: Pete T, Aug 9, 2023 in forum: Clothing, Gadgets & Equipment
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    V4 From Street To Track

    Well done, stunning bike. Now your next little job for a rainy day - get a rag and any metal polish - eg Brasso, even toothpaste - and give the...
    Post by: Pete T, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: Panigale
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    1299 Lithium Ion Batteries

    Regarding "losing" dashboard info, I have disconnected the Lithium battery on my V4S several times and nothing was lost. I have a PIN set up and...
    Post by: Pete T, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: Panigale
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    V4 Lithium And Ducati-specific Battery Tender....

    From memory, there is a horizontal bolt and nut that locks the left and right sides of the sub-frame together. You need to loosen it. To get to...
    Post by: Pete T, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Panigale
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    I have contacted CTMOTO and they said they'll consult their engineers but they've never had anyone complain and that includes some engineering...
    Post by: Pete T, Nov 2, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Hi Keith yes I'm cleaning everything, then applying fresh coat of Shell Gadus S2 V220 AD2 (the one Ducati specifies as Grease B). I am able to get...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    I actually already have a pretty good 1/2" torque wrench which is rated to about 350Nm. It's not easy but I can J-U-S-T!!! tighten to 230Nm with...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    I think the aluminium ones are preferred if you have aluminium or titanium nuts because the softer metal will do less damage to your shiny nut....
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Thanks Ger, found it. Interesting that the combination socket should be thought to be inferior. The guide rings and the customised shallow depth -...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Thanks Simon. What I'm finding is there are two common price points - about £40 and £80 in your money - but none of them explan why they are worth...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Me too.
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Haven't removed the front wheel yet. Thanks for the tip. I'll track down your other thread.
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    The CTMOTO is similar and that's why I went for it (plus it was pretty) but the Laser socket is even better because it has guides for the front...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    Boy have I been there. The acronym reminds me of something I learned from Facebook. I was reading something and people were posting "f", "f" over...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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    Wheel Nut Socket - Am I Doing This Wrong?

    I have a decent breaker bar but couldn't budge it even when I tightened to 220Nm (which is the lower extreme of the + or - 5%). But I'm definitely...
    Post by: Pete T, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Technical Help
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