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We talking about the Pani or RC? The RC has a double bubble race screen. I still have the stock one on the Duc. I normally do, but I generally go with PUIG and they don't have one yet. I'm not a fan of buying manufacturer parts because they overcharge and aren't really that great.
 
We talking about the Pani or RC? The RC has a double bubble race screen. I still have the stock one on the Duc. I normally do, but I generally go with PUIG and they don't have one yet. I'm not a fan of buying manufacturer parts because they overcharge and aren't really that great.

The Pani, the RC8 is sorted. I was looking at a PUIG but yeah you are right, they only have a taller screen. Zero Gravity are suppose to be bringing one out at the end of the month although I have found Flowrider UK are doing a standard height screen in whatever colour you like. They actually look ok
 
Cool, just in time. Got an email yesterday saying mine had been shipped, should get it next week
 
Hey man, I just put one in. It's not even worth taking photos, I was done in less than 15 minutes. I also got caught up in knocking it out. Let me type up a real quick tip list.

Filter was dirty as hell after 3000 miles btw.

Steps:
Remove seat
Remove ignition cover
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 allen bolts holding the rear of the tank in place.
Disconnect pump power cable and grounding wire.
Remove allen bolts from front mounting point of tank.
Lift tank and unplug quick disconnect fuel hose.
Gently pull up and either set aside or remove the hoses front right so you can set the tank down.
Release quick release clips on fuel injector mounting points and disconnect fuel supply hose in the center.
Rotate out of the way.
Release both sides of the air box retainer, and remove to dispose of OE filter.
Place new one in and work in reverse.

If you've ever played with Legos you'll be good to go. lol
 

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It's late, so I'll go for a ride tomorrow and see if I can feel a difference. The BMC race filter looks a whole lot less restrictive. The holder has mesh on the back of it, I thought about cutting it out, but I don't think it would yield worthwhile results.
 
Thanks for the low down mate. Got my bike today finally!!! Love it, can't wait till its run in as it doesn't make much power below 6000... Won't take long to run it in however.

Gonna dyno it with standard pipes, again with the slip ons, then with the filter. Will keep you posted with results although maybe a few weeks away yet.
 
Thanks for the low down mate. Got my bike today finally!!! Love it, can't wait till its run in as it doesn't make much power below 6000... Won't take long to run it in however.

Gonna dyno it with standard pipes, again with the slip ons, then with the filter. Will keep you posted with results although maybe a few weeks away yet.

Keep us updated ! :)
 
Well I took it out very briefly, and I could tell the throttle response and pickup were better. Not bad for $100, easy upgrade would recommend with pipes.
 
BMC filter fitted - job done in 58 minutes. Though at least 40 minutes were wasted removing and reinstalling the side panel to get the tank breather hoses refitted.

In true Ducati fashion, my rearward tank breather hose was ~1/2 inch too short to get back on with the tank elevated enough to get to it. :rolleyes:

Will see this weekend if the time was well spent.
 
BMC filter fitted - job done in 58 minutes. Though at least 40 minutes were wasted removing and reinstalling the side panel to get the tank breather hoses refitted.

In true Ducati fashion, my rearward tank breather hose was ~1/2 inch too short to get back on with the tank elevated enough to get to it. :rolleyes:

Will see this weekend if the time was well spent.

Lol, I had to do the same thing but I didn't count it.
 

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