I believe the only V4 coming with the dry clutch is the V4R. I was told there is another recall on the clutch system.
I have to bleed mine every couple of rides so my dealer is going to take a look. They did say that there was a recall to change out the line from the master to the slave I think.
Dropped off the bike at the dealers for... recalls, while it was there the shop texted me saying they just received an order for the clutch oil hose as well as something that "corresponds" to it.
LOL. Unbelievable. They had 6 years with the 99 to figure out the engineering on a hydraulic clutch system that a 5yo could understand and still couldn't get it right. The recall list for the lifespan of the current series bike will be no less than the 99 series. If you learned how to address the issues on the last series from people who knew what they were doing then the V4 will be easy to address. If you didn't, then these bikes are going to be pilling up outside the service bays just like the 99s. One thing not often considered is that this chat board consists of a very small number of Panigale owners with respect to world wide ownership so the true magnitude of recalls and frustration are not accounted for. These things litter shops around the globe for issues that should have and could have been addressed and fixed years ago and have now transcended on to the current platform. A reoccurring "clutch" issue at this phase of the game is indicative of the level of QC. New problems with new systems on a first year bike, ok sure, it happens but the same old ....? Pretty bad.
Totally agree with you there..... Ducati really should have solved the problems that we are seeing on this bike way before release.
Clutch issues
Mirror issues
oil cooler issues
poor quality of fixtures and fittings
The list goes on..
LOL. Unbelievable. They had 6 years with the 99 to figure out the engineering on a hydraulic clutch system that a 5yo could understand and still couldn't get it right. The recall list for the lifespan of the current series bike will be no less than the 99 series. If you learned how to address the issues on the last series from people who knew what they were doing then the V4 will be easy to address. If you didn't, then these bikes are going to be pilling up outside the service bays just like the 99s. One thing not often considered is that this chat board consists of a very small number of Panigale owners with respect to world wide ownership so the true magnitude of recalls and frustration are not accounted for. These things litter shops around the globe for issues that should have and could have been addressed and fixed years ago and have now transcended on to the current platform. A reoccurring "clutch" issue at this phase of the game is indicative of the level of QC. New problems with new systems on a first year bike, ok sure, it happens but the same old ....? Pretty bad.
A smaller diameter hose will increase the pressure at the slave cylinder so in theory it should improve clutch actuation. I've changed out my slave cylinder for one with a larger diameter piston which will hopefully improve the system, lessen the throw of the lever and bring the biting point closer to the grip.haha, does anyone "really" think the smaller hose et al will fix this?
i'm probably going to be bleeding my clutch on this bike and any future ducati.....forever. i'm over it.