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If you plan on riding it often in hotter conditions, you should probably install DucatiSpacers’ heat shield kit . I would have sold my V4S if I didn’t install it. The bike runs super hot, burnt my legs. I would personally say it is a MUST install mod.
 
PushingtheLimit said:
If you plan on riding it often in hotter conditions, you should probably install DucatiSpacers’ heat shield kit . I would have sold my V4S if I didn’t install it. The bike runs super hot, burnt my legs. It was like my first mod
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Hotter than a whore in church. Fan seems more robust than the V2 and really cooks the lower legs. Luckily it doesn't get too hot here in the Bay Area
 
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Dropped it off yesterday for the most expensive oil change I have ever had (break in service).

Not excited to pay $400 for an oil change and some checks but gotta do what you gotta do to uphold the warranty.

Will be doing my own work after the break in service for sure though.
 
bp_SFV4 said:
Make sure you properly check the oil level. The dealer will likely overfill it.
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Yea, been reading a lot about that on here recently..

I was going to do my own oil change but I don't want any issues with warranty so I'm letting them do this one.

I saw that a lot of the issues came from US dealers, mine here in Canada is good and does a lot of work on a lot of Ducatis so I think it should be ok. Definitely will double check though
 
SuperDomestique said:
How would not doing the first service at a Ducati dealership void the warranty?
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They will argue that you used different oil than their required oil which lead to use outside of manufacturer recommendations or something, and that they cannot prove that you did or did not do all the required checks and updates etc, thus refusing the warranty
 
It really depends on what is being warrantied. Not doing the first service wouldn't effect a failed fuel pump for example.

The only reason I had them do it was every Ducati I've sold or traded in, everyone asked about the first service.
 
Seems like the servicing a Ducati is a right faff. Did some digging here and is it true that Ducati's tool is the only one that can reset the service light? This seems like a bit of a monopoly kind of a deal.

Has anyone with a 22 done service either on their own or at a 3rd party shop?
 
I have an OBDStar iScan Ducati which is basically a Chinese version of a Texa Navigator, which is the OEM for Ducat's tool, the DDS. There are guys on here who bought their own Texa device, but its very expensive. You can get an OBDStar for roughly $450 on sale.

Technically, the 2021 Panigale V4S isn't supported by OBDStar, but it works. It won't auto identify the bike by the VIN, I have to manually select 2020 Panigale V4 EU4. I had to buy an adapter to turn the OBD-II plug into the EU5 style 6-pin square. I got that on Amazon for under $20 I think.

I think someone on here has an OBDStar and a 22 who could better speak to compatibility.
 
Just did a deep dive of warranty laws. There's a federal law called the Magnusson-Moss Act (MMA) that defines consumer warranties and regulations. I think what Ducati is doing by mandating service to be done through the dealer (the dealer is an extension of Ducati) to maintain the warranty is a violation of the MMA. Even charging for the service light to be reset seems to be a violation of the MMA. If Ducati requires certain items or services to maintain the warranty, then these items and/or services should be provided for free (or they have to have a waiver). I'm going to talk to the service manager of the dealer about this when I sort out my forks. Should be an opportune time to bring this kind of thing up.

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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/new...anty-coverage-use-specified-parts-or-services
And if anyone wants to report this kind of thing to the FTC, there's a website:

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
I've actually used this website to report FedEx for an incorrect/improper customs charge and had the matter resolved and didn't have to pay. Someone from the FTC did investigate and close the case. I was very surprised and pleased with how efficient they were.

#notalawyer
 
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thejellyo said:
They will argue that you used different oil than their required oil which lead to use outside of manufacturer recommendations or something, and that they cannot prove that you did or did not do all the required checks and updates etc, thus refusing the warranty
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Any idea what kind of oil Ducati uses in the US?

Here’s what we get with Ducati Eastern Europe:

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Or this

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I've tried both Shell and Motul 300V. The Motul seemed slightly quieter but I would use either.

I did two dealer visits and I'm done. Since I was the first V2 coming in for the tach reflash, the software took a bit of time on the dealers cradle modem and rotary phone. At the first annual, they put some dry clutch motorad beemer oil in it that I dumped in short order.
 
Shell Advance 15W-50 but it likely depends on the dealer.

I've always wanted to try Motul 300V. I'll prob throw that in after my track day.
 

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