V4 Pikes Peak

That's great, thanks all. The calipers and bolts are the same as the V4S but the fork lowers are different (Ohlins). Is it still 45nm?

Being a Ducati newbie - where do you normally get the work shop manual from? Do I need to contact my dealer?

 

Serious question, do Ducati expect owners to take their bikes to their dealer every time the chain needs adjusting?

 

You won’t get one from there. Might have a pdf somewhere let me have a look.

 

That’s what Ducati would like you to do!

 

And if you don't they threaten your warranty... what a joke, WTF is wrong with manufacturers lately... so they want you to check your chain, fluid levels, air pressures, etc....as a pre-ride check and if you find any of those items out of spec you must bring it to an authorized ducati shop

 

It’s nonsense. Just do it.

 

They’re covering their arses, as a lot of folk don’t know how to do it. This has happened since Audi took over.

 

They’re just trying to get more revenue for their dealerships.

 

Two tier charging (at the dealership) may be an answer?
Routine work could be left to the apprentices whilst the more skilled work is taken on by the more experienced staff.

 

My dealer does mine for free!

 

What about the days before we all owned torque wrenches?

I always measured in terms of breakfast, i.e really tight equals full english. The bottom of Ohlins forks are a light continental. Rear wheel on a Multi? Different. Beads of sweat on your forehead and then stop.

All this lbs ft is confusing.

And getting the dealer to adjust your chain? Hand your man card in at reception please!

 

One grunt or two were the only 2 settings you needed

 

I always loved this parody of the Haynes manual, what Haynes says and what it really means

Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise.
Translation: Clamp with molegrips (or adjustable wrench) then beat repeatedly with hammer anticlockwise. You do know which way is anticlockwise, don't you?

Full list here:
http://messybeast.com/dragonqueen/real-haynes.htm

 

I have no shame in admitting that my dealer adjusts my chain. I really don’t care what anyone thinks. My wife also does all the DIY and gardening in our house. But I can knock up a cracking roast.

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202310243299272

Anyone know where the mudguard decals come from? They look different to the other ones I’ve seen, more like a gel type.

 

I’ve just lost 15 minutes of my life trying to find them online, but have given up.

 

Thanks @Multirider75, I’m wondering if these are the ones:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12617272...2kZM9sQRcm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Those are similar, but don’t have Ducati at the top, not that that’s a dealbreaker!

 

https://www.gillestooling.com/shop/footcontrols/rct10gt-rearsets/3941/shift-and-brakelever-kit-black

 

Finally! I wonder when calsport will be getting them in