New to the forum and Ducati. I wanted to tell my experience with the 1299 which has 1380 miles now. At first I was not planning any mods since the bike is more powerful than I can handle. My best friend also bought a leftover 2012 1199S with termi and up map. I was fine until I rode his panigale! Smooth off idle and very linear power delivery with no dips and rattles anywhere. So now I wanted the same drivability. Started with drilling two O2 sensor holes before the cats, sounded very good, and had dealer install Ducati racing evo map for $500.
Bike felt and sounded better but the low speed, up to 4k and the weak midrange were still annoying me. Further map adjustments helped but still not the same as the 1199. I won't spend the ridiculous money the want for termi or crapovic. Meanwhile I got Rapid bike racing module, installed it and things got better. Yaman is a really great guy and always there for the customer.
Next, I spend a Sunday making a 2.5" slip on that wraps behind the oil pan and connects to a 3" I.D. 12" long perforated dual cone muffler without packing. Also removed the exhaust valve cable and motor. Total cost $270.
It sounds a little louder than Austin Racing system and that's what I want.
Now I have a huge flat spot on the midrange and after that I hold for dear life!
That's with the Ducati map. I reconnected the RB module and Yaman checked the map via TEAMVIEWER, made some adjustments, I gave it .5-1 degrees timing by trial and feel and it runs very strong, great midrange and much better at slow speeds. I can keep 3rd gear at 2500-3000 RPMs with a little chugging but a lot better than before. As the auto tune adapts it gets better continuously.
Put about 20 miles with this set up in 55 degree weather and I could feel that it was adapting. Power is extremely good, F wheel comes up even at 60% throttle. I don't consider myself a great rider so I am cautious with the throttle. I do want as perfect as possible drivability however. next weekend I will install the raised handle bars to make it it more comfortable.
Still not as smooth as my buddy's 1199 but it has more and explosive power!
Next, I am putting a shorter muffler 2.5 in to 3" out perforated and packed cone. Also working on getting Inconel 625 tubing to remake the rest of the pipes.
It should be throatier and a little quieter. I was ready for Dyno tuning but the RB module negates that for now. In all honesty, I was very disappointed with my first Ducati at the beginning but now I enjoy it. My previous sport bike, 04 ZX10 with full exhaust and PC had set the standards very high. Still miss it.
If I had done more research, I would have opted for an 1199R.
Ducati should have included the extras the R has with race only label for the price they charge. Then again, I love modifying things! The 09 V Max I traded for the panigale was the only bike I left stock. Great bike but not thrilling like the 1299S.
Sorry for the long thread but I hope someone may benefit from my experience and I possibly receive good advice from others.
Bike felt and sounded better but the low speed, up to 4k and the weak midrange were still annoying me. Further map adjustments helped but still not the same as the 1199. I won't spend the ridiculous money the want for termi or crapovic. Meanwhile I got Rapid bike racing module, installed it and things got better. Yaman is a really great guy and always there for the customer.
Next, I spend a Sunday making a 2.5" slip on that wraps behind the oil pan and connects to a 3" I.D. 12" long perforated dual cone muffler without packing. Also removed the exhaust valve cable and motor. Total cost $270.
It sounds a little louder than Austin Racing system and that's what I want.
Now I have a huge flat spot on the midrange and after that I hold for dear life!
That's with the Ducati map. I reconnected the RB module and Yaman checked the map via TEAMVIEWER, made some adjustments, I gave it .5-1 degrees timing by trial and feel and it runs very strong, great midrange and much better at slow speeds. I can keep 3rd gear at 2500-3000 RPMs with a little chugging but a lot better than before. As the auto tune adapts it gets better continuously.
Put about 20 miles with this set up in 55 degree weather and I could feel that it was adapting. Power is extremely good, F wheel comes up even at 60% throttle. I don't consider myself a great rider so I am cautious with the throttle. I do want as perfect as possible drivability however. next weekend I will install the raised handle bars to make it it more comfortable.
Still not as smooth as my buddy's 1199 but it has more and explosive power!
Next, I am putting a shorter muffler 2.5 in to 3" out perforated and packed cone. Also working on getting Inconel 625 tubing to remake the rest of the pipes.
It should be throatier and a little quieter. I was ready for Dyno tuning but the RB module negates that for now. In all honesty, I was very disappointed with my first Ducati at the beginning but now I enjoy it. My previous sport bike, 04 ZX10 with full exhaust and PC had set the standards very high. Still miss it.
If I had done more research, I would have opted for an 1199R.
Ducati should have included the extras the R has with race only label for the price they charge. Then again, I love modifying things! The 09 V Max I traded for the panigale was the only bike I left stock. Great bike but not thrilling like the 1299S.
Sorry for the long thread but I hope someone may benefit from my experience and I possibly receive good advice from others.
