The big 25nm bolt were ok. The small 10nm bolt were loose. How does one adjust/tighten the set screw? I did not touch that since I didn't know what it does. Spanner at nut and tighten with flat screwdriver?
fingers crossed that you have found it! That would give the symptoms you have described. I will try and find the pages from the manual for setting it up, it's not that difficult
I can't do this on my phone just now, but hopefully you can download 1098 on here? The set up is virtually identical for other models, but best to get your actual bike for your peace of mind. http://www.duc.nu/?model=superbike
also, while you are in there, check every fixing and give everything a rock to see if it's loose. Also check the two gear change mechanism springs for visible fractures if you can. they are both prone to breaking over years, The main sturdy spring behind the set screw but particularly the thin gauge hairspring which is partly obscured by the flywheel.
didn't realise that this was a pay option - if anyne reads this and can provide the gearchange spring set-up page(s) then would be much appreciated.
Here you go - pdf of the page attached and this might come in handy as well -: Ducati-Superbike-1098-1098S-2007-2009-WM-07950.pdf
that's invaluable to the O.P. Sev, Thank you, Section that you need is 7.1. there is a bit of confusion about gearchange set-up for the various models - i included a link to a YouTube video earlier but actually it made things worse as omitted setting up the "equal-equal" adjustment of the main spring via the set-screw* and locknut and assumed that you could just fit a new spring and re-assemble the mechanism onto the crankcase.. The spring can become weak in one direction over the years, (sometimes just before a fracture) but this can be allowed for when setting-up* after an inspection etc, so when a new spring is fitted i always do the set-up (outlined at 7.1) first before making any final small adjustments with the two caphead fixings.
Thank you Chris and Sev. I already have the manual since many years ago but this version were much better. I never had the frame tourqe spec so thanks a lot. I'm not with the bike right now but I don't really understand how the set screw works. Need to watch som Youtube. I adjust height by turning set screw? And it should be equal up and down? If this solves my problems. Should I not just replace all springs etc related to the fork? Don't wanna do this again any time soon
Difficult one - how many miles has bike done/how many owners have taken on track etc? depending on this, might be better left as is. Have a look at the page i included (7.1) and make sure you get a good fitting screwdriver to fit the set-screw. You need to use a medium loctite on this but try and apply right at the end of adjustment when you have finished experimenting with the set-screw. You can pretty much set the equal gap by eye, it doesn't need to be to ten thou of an inch
Bike is at 41 000 km, had it since about 15 000 km. Zero track days since I had it. Pretty well taken care of before it ended up in a living room a few years before I bought it Next time I'm with the bike is on Sunday so I'll give a go then and report back. Let's hope for the best. Thanks again.
