Double0's White Panigale

MUNDMAN said:

I think the blue bolts rock so much I just bought a few! Thanks Gunny!

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Hopefully my photos had some influence in your decision making haha j/k man.

You will definitely fall in love with them when you see them in person. I know I wish they made more bolts for the bike than what's available so I could change more out.

And yes it was your pics that pushed me over the edge. Thanks OO!

MUNDMAN said:

And yes it was your pics that pushed me over the edge. Thanks OO!

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Well in that case, glad to be the test dummy lol. Like I said, you won't be disappointed. Just wish they were cheaper. That's my ONLY complaint.

double0 said:

Well in that case, glad to be the test dummy lol. Like I said, you won't be disappointed. Just wish they were cheaper. That's my ONLY complaint.

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Nah! Things work better when they are overpriced. It's a little known fact

MUNDMAN said:

Nah! Things work better when they are overpriced. It's a little known fact

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Whatever convinces you of having made the right decision with your purchase haha

I'm eager to see how it will look on your tricolore though. That should be interesting.

Here are some updated photos of my smoked integrated taillights and my Evotech Tail Tidy. Finally cleaned up the back end of the bike. I tried to take different photos of the taillights....Off, on, braking and signaling. May not be the most visible thing but I didn't get it for maximum visibility either.

Bike is looking great!

But....

Dude, you live in California, no excuses for 4 inch chicken strips .

Wondering why you went with the Evotech tail tidy if you're not putting the indicators on it? Maybe you could use the "holes" to lock up your helmet?

Bike looks great.

FrostyFire said:

Bike is looking great!

But....

Dude, you live in California, no excuses for 4 inch chicken strips .

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I have yet to go on an ACTUAL ride as stated in a previous post. I literally just commute to and from work or highway miles to go to "lady friends" places. I'm around 595 miles at the moment so after my 1st service in 2 weeks, hopefully I'll be able to get in some rides. Last few Sundays has always been something comin up from mother's day to nephews bday to my friends baby shower to fathers day. That's pretty much how my last 4 Sunday's have been spent. Unfortunately for me, that's really my ONLY day I can hit some nice rides with buddies. Weekdays and Saturday's are no go. Have my 6 year old on the weekends but at least on Sunday, I have my parents who can watch him while I go for a morning ride. The stars have yet to align for that to happen. Not much leaning I can do on freeways and non-twisty residential roads. Trust me. I'm DYIN to RIDE!

Very unique!

Just my idea looking at your bike, but I think if you powder-coated the wheels white and put on a blue rim strip, it would just pop!

AlohaMark said:

Wondering why you went with the Evotech tail tidy if you're not putting the indicators on it? Maybe you could use the "holes" to lock up your helmet?

Bike looks great.

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No. I think it is the cleanest looking Tail tidy out there. I was going to have those end pieces cut off but I'm not sure if it will look all that great due to the texture of the tail tidy. I may still do so in the near future. I just got it put in a few hours ago. Cutting it off won't be difficult and won't require removing anything. I can even plastidip the part where it may be silver in color after the pieces are cut to try and give it the same look after grinding and smoothing out the edges.

double0 said:

I have yet to go on an ACTUAL ride as stated in a previous post. I literally just commute to and from work or highway miles to go to "lady friends" places. I'm around 595 miles at the moment so after my 1st service in 2 weeks, hopefully I'll be able to get in some rides. Last few Sundays has always been something comin up from mother's day to nephews bday to my friends baby shower to fathers day. That's pretty much how my last 4 Sunday's have been spent. Unfortunately for me, that's really my ONLY day I can hit some nice rides with buddies. Weekdays and Saturday's are no go. Have my 6 year old on the weekends but at least on Sunday, I have my parents who can watch him while I go for a morning ride. The stars have yet to align for that to happen. Not much leaning I can do on freeways and non-twisty residential roads. Trust me. I'm DYIN to RIDE!

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LOL @ that. Being single has its ups for sure.

Update:

Sooooo, after having to wait about 3 1/2 weeks for my 1st service appointment and having only ridden the bike once within that time frame (8 mile to/from work), I finally took the bike in for its first service yesterday. For the last 2-3 months, the exhaust tone would change on and off from the deep rumble sound the Pani's typically have and a flat/tinny sound. Hadn't noticed any power loss but then again I've never been really on the throttle like that to begin with since I'm in the break-in period. As I've mentioned before, I have a lower right fairing as well as a rear mudguard melting issue which I have been holding off until my first service since my choice of dealer is about 25 miles from my house.

Once I arrive at the dealer and explain some of my concerns (exhaust tone, stalling/tps adjustment, melting) they begin the first service process as well as inspecting some of my concerns. While I wait for any kind of update, the tech comes out and asks me if I've made any changes or tampered with the exhaust in any way. I tell him that I've only made cosmetic changes and nothing else, especially not the exhaust. Same as the day I got it. Well, the problem I have been experiencing with the exhaust tone has been due to a broken exhaust valve motor which prevents the flapper valve from opening and closing. Basically it gets stuck, which is also causing extra unnecessary heat as if the bike wasn't hot enough already. This was very concerning to me because it could have been much worse damage than I was able to see so I'm glad I didn't ride it at all the last 3+ weeks.

I wasn't expecting to be without my bike but because of the unexpected issues, I had no choice but to leave the bike overnight while they figured out the problem. Because of this, they provided me with a loaner Panigale (in the wrong color/red) and off I went back to the house. So they will be replacing the exhaust valve motor, center pipe to the exhaust, lower right fairing and rear mudguard all under warranty. Downside is now I have to wait a week or two until it is ready. The loaner bike was just for the day so I had a way to get home but it was picked up early this morning by one of their guys before he headed in to work. Hopefully he can drop off my bike on his way home after work when my bike is actually done.

This sucks!

double0 said:

Update:

Sooooo, after having to wait about 3 1/2 weeks for my 1st service appointment and having only ridden the bike once within that time frame (8 mile to/from work), I finally took the bike in for its first service yesterday. For the last 2-3 months, the exhaust tone would change on and off from the deep rumble sound the Pani's typically have and a flat/tinny sound. Hadn't noticed any power loss but then again I've never been really on the throttle like that to begin with since I'm in the break-in period. As I've mentioned before, I have a lower right fairing as well as a rear mudguard melting issue which I have been holding off until my first service since my choice of dealer is about 25 miles from my house.

Once I arrive at the dealer and explain some of my concerns (exhaust tone, stalling/tps adjustment, melting) they begin the first service process as well as inspecting some of my concerns. While I wait for any kind of update, the tech comes out and asks me if I've made any changes or tampered with the exhaust in any way. I tell him that I've only made cosmetic changes and nothing else, especially not the exhaust. Same as the day I got it. Well, the problem I have been experiencing with the exhaust tone has been due to a broken exhaust valve motor which prevents the flapper valve from opening and closing. Basically it gets stuck, which is also causing extra unnecessary heat as if the bike wasn't hot enough already. This was very concerning to me because it could have been much worse damage than I was able to see so I'm glad I didn't ride it at all the last 3+ weeks.

I wasn't expecting to be without my bike but because of the unexpected issues, I had no choice but to leave the bike overnight while they figured out the problem. Because of this, they provided me with a loaner Panigale (in the wrong color/red) and off I went back to the house. So they will be replacing the exhaust valve motor, center pipe to the exhaust, lower right fairing and rear mudguard all under warranty. Downside is now I have to wait a week or two until it is ready. The loaner bike was just for the day so I had a way to get home but it was picked up early this morning by one of their guys before he headed in to work. Hopefully he can drop off my bike on his way home after work when my bike is actually done.

This sucks!

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Now thats customer service!

Sooooooo,

After having a couple of warranty items taken care of by my local dealer earlier in the month (melted lower fairing and rear mud guard) my rear mud guard is once again bubbling up with that glossy finish on it. I know it's nothing but a stupid mud guard but it's annoying that this piece is melting yet again after having replaced it just 2-3 weeks ago. I'm not sure I'm going to address the issue immediately even though I have a suspension clinic to attend at my dealer today so I guess it won't hurt to just bring it to their attention but I'm certain there is no permanent fix for this. Faulty design I guess. Anyway, the little bits n pieces of BS you deal with on such an expensive motorcycle is starting to get annoying. Thank goodness it looks sexy as .... and that fact (THUS FAR) outweighs the annoying problems with this bike. Sighhhh

I've seen your bike at Pro Italia... Sweet...

I am very thankful for the bit of this paint you sent me Hero. Trouble is, I placed it somewhere that would remind me where it was, and now I cant re-find the frigging case anywhere!!

Teamducatiracing said:

I've seen your bike at Pro Italia... Sweet...

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Thanks!

So I just got back from Pro Italia for their suspension clinic and guess what??

FRONT FORKS BLOWN!!! WTFFFFFFFFFFF????

I just passed 800 miles and there is 0 dampening on the front forks. Even on full stiff, it pogos up and down like crazy. Yes it is a warranty replacement but shitttt!!! Probably going to happen again and I certainly don't feel like dishin out $2k for some aftermarket stuff either. As if that's not bad enough, ONCE ...... AGAIN, I'm having the rear mud guard swapped under warranty and now that I've gotten home, I see the same lower right fairing starting to turn brown in the same exact place as the first time. PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM AFTER ...... PROBLEM! Once again I have to wait a week or two and then go back for some more warranty work. This is ridiculous. 800 miles! The 3 previous bikes I've owned, I've NEVER had a warranty issue or any issue for that matter (2 zx6r's and a daytona 675). I love the look of this bike but I'm really starting to get annoyed by this bike. Such a waste of a sexy piece of machine!!

double0 said:

Thanks!

So I just got back from Pro Italia for their suspension clinic and guess what??

FRONT FORKS BLOWN!!! WTFFFFFFFFFFF????

I just passed 800 miles and there is 0 dampening on the front forks. Even on full stiff, it pogos up and down like crazy. Yes it is a warranty replacement but shitttt!!! Probably going to happen again and I certainly don't feel like dishin out $2k for some aftermarket stuff either. As if that's not bad enough, ONCE ...... AGAIN, I'm having the rear mud guard swapped under warranty and now that I've gotten home, I see the same lower right fairing starting to turn brown in the same exact place as the first time. PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM AFTER ...... PROBLEM! Once again I have to wait a week or two and then go back for some more warranty work. This is ridiculous. 800 miles! The 3 previous bikes I've owned, I've NEVER had a warranty issue or any issue for that matter (2 zx6r's and a daytona 675). I love the look of this bike but I'm really starting to get annoyed by this bike. Such a waste of a sexy piece of machine!!

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I feel your pain DoubleO...

Warranty Items Replaced
New Engine...
New TFT Dash...
New Rear Rim..
New Cluch Slave...
New Wire Harness...
New Shock Cover...
On My fourth Up Map...

There is light at the end of the tunnel... Trust me...