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OK, I know I got my Tric real early, but a number of factors have prevented me from doing any long rides, so instead I've just been grabbing 45mins/50km here and there.

Anyhow, now that I'm getting more familiar with the thing, I've started experimenting with settings, since I'd left it in Sport-mode up until now

Last ride I went back to Wet-mode with 195-Lo. Freaking disaster. I hated it. Way to soft and lots of weight transfer back and forth. Yuk!!

So, today I had the opportunity to take a 2.5 hour glorious ride, in quiet mountains with numerous switchbacks and hairpins. After some very useful advice from a forum member, I opted for the following:

Sport-mode. 195-Hi. EBC-2.

Wow, talk about a transformation. Absolutely loved it.

Increasing EBC made a massive difference. Was more like a V4, without the usual massive v-twin engine breaking, which I can find a little unsettling.

Biggest surprise was 195-Hi, which up until now I thought was a macho-man setting :rolleyes: But no, the bike pulled much cleaner and harder from low-rpm, which was great for firing between 3rd gear hairpins.

Taken me a while, but I'm now scratching the surface a little more and realising the massive performance and potential this thing has.

I'm amazed and happy, since progress and confidence building had been slow up until now.

Wow :)
 
I recently moved from Sport mode 120 to Race mode 195 and it's nice but I'm finding it much better to commute back and forth to work for 6 miles, max 45mph, handful of stop lights in sport mode 120. But you are correct 195 Hi is not so brutal.
 
There are so many permutations.

I ran the bike in 195hi almost from day one but switched back to 195lo recently once I had the suspension sorted - I was compensating for the unsatisfactory suspension by punching up the throttle response ( I know sounds weird but it's true).

Now I have the suspension sorted with a stiffer rear spring and I've tweaked the settings front and rear and switched the settings back to 195lo and the smoother throttle response, less twitchy, is actually much better on long trips ( I routinely do 250km+ on a weekend ride)

The reality is that the tweak-ability means that on the days when you feel like going hard you stiffen up the suspension and sharpen the throttle, and on other days you might soften things up a little. That's the beauty of this bike. I was hammering across country roads today and I felt like the front was getting a tiny bit light again, so backed off the compression a couple of clicks and all was good again!
 
WAfatboy said:
The reality is that the tweak-ability means that on the days when you feel like going hard you stiffen up the suspension and sharpen the throttle, and on other days you might soften things up a little. That's the beauty of this bike. I was hammering across country roads today and I felt like the front was getting a tiny bit light again, so backed off the compression a couple of clicks and all was good again!
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Yup, 100%.

Only when you live with the bike, do you realise this amazing flexibility.

It's just on another level :)
 
I wish I had time to read the damn manual (which I should be doing now instead of creepin’ on here) relating to the settings on my standard model! So far I’ve pretty much kept it in the default Race setting and haven’t messed with the EBC or DCT settings yet. I know a lot of it is personal preference and rider ability, but any recommendations for the track? I’m taking her out on its first track day this month at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and intend on taking it easy at first (that’s what we all say, right?).

Never thought I would be that guy with the espresso machine, but I truly love the performance of this machine. Either way, I still refuse to park it out front of a coffee shop while strutting around in full Ducati apparel and/or outfitting my iphone with a Panigale phone case which I noticed someone who dedicated an entire thread on here to. Ha ha, I love this $*it!!!
 
filthy animal said:
I wish I had time to read the damn manual (which I should be doing now instead of creepin' on here) relating to the settings on my standard model! So far I've pretty much kept it in the default Race setting and haven't messed with the EBC or DCT settings yet. I know a lot of it is personal preference and rider ability, but any recommendations for the track? I'm taking her out on its first track day this month at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and intend on taking it easy at first (that's what we all say, right?).

Never thought I would be that guy with the espresso machine, but I truly love the performance of this machine. Either way, I still refuse to park it out front of a coffee shop while strutting around in full Ducati apparel and/or outfitting my iphone with a Panigale phone case which I noticed someone who dedicated an entire thread on here to. Ha ha, I love this $*it!!!
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Dude, from a Ducati guy, play with EBC and see what you think.
 
I like the feel of it in race mode but don't like the stiff suspension and feeling all the bumps. Any recommendations on the settings?
 
jimmymendoza said:
I like the feel of it in race mode but don't like the stiff suspension and feeling all the bumps. Any recommendations on the settings?
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I have mine on sport 195hi, front set at 22C and 22R, rear 12C and 12R, I weigh 90kg (200lbs), still feels firm at that but forgiving
 
So I rode on country roads yesterday at high speed with FC16 FR12, RearComp16 RearReb 16 but to confuse things I have a stiffer rear spring so immediately there is no comparison between my rear settings and anyone who doesnt have the same spring.

The reality is that some days feel different to others but you have everything you need at your fingertips.
 
I thought sport mode was full 195 hp but less aggressive throttle??
I had my sag set last week...made loads of difference!
 
Interesting post XboX...I dont have the luxury of the S model suspension wise as i ride a base(with Termi's).
I have been experimenting with the EBC and i put it on full with race Hi 195..i ride the twisties as if i have brakes only for emergency reasons so i rarely use them, try to set the bike up before i hit the corners so i'm using the ebc and the throttle for control...anyway my buddy rides a 999 also and he did comment that the ebc on the panigale must be excellent as he didn't see my brake light and tried to follow me but had to dab the 999 a few times..i'm not making out I'm a hero but i think the ebc on the pani is awesome...if its set right...i have a 999s and i always thought the ebc was great on that, not switchable tho..
i guess i need to follow a 1199 on my 999s to see the difference!!!
 
Laurentinium said:
I thought sport mode was full 195 hp but less aggressive throttle??
I had my sag set last week...made loads of difference!
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Sport mode is full 195 but lazy in its delivery, I wouldn't use this mode again unless wet. 195hi isn't agressive but much better, smooth power delivery down low making it a lot more fun to ride
 
Switched to 195hi after 500 km (2nd day), never looked back.
Much smoother and way better at taking off at traffic lights.
 
DBD1199 said:
Interesting post XboX...I dont have the luxury of the S model suspension wise as i ride a base(with Termi's).
I have been experimenting with the EBC and i put it on full with race Hi 195..i ride the twisties as if i have brakes only for emergency reasons so i rarely use them, try to set the bike up before i hit the corners so i'm using the ebc and the throttle for control...anyway my buddy rides a 999 also and he did comment that the ebc on the panigale must be excellent as he didn't see my brake light and tried to follow me but had to dab the 999 a few times..i'm not making out I'm a hero but i think the ebc on the pani is awesome...if its set right...i have a 999s and i always thought the ebc was great on that, not switchable tho..
i guess i need to follow a 1199 on my 999s to see the difference!!!
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You obviously have the EBC turned off then from your description... I thought the idea of switching it on meant less engine breaking, therefore gives a bit of power back as you shut the throttle of..?

After reading the original thread, I have felt the bike slightly unsettle with EBC off because the twin engine breaking is so good, (and what i mean by unsettled is a very slight unbalance from the sudden shift in weight as throttle is closed, before anyone starts ranting that this thing doesnt handle, because it DOES!) I have yet to try turning the EBC on to see if it will settle it... So I think I will be now... Thanks
 
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I'm married to my job lately, but when I find time, I'm going to hit the canyons and beat on her a bit while playing with the EBC settings in Race mode since I have no idea what to expect. I dun gots to get ready for the track so I don't look like a .... out there while running with my savage friends.
 
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mat1529 said:
You obviously have the EBC turned off then from your description... I thought the idea of switching it on meant less engine breaking, therefore gives a bit of power back as you shut the throttle of..?

After reading the original thread, I have felt the bike slightly unsettle with EBC off because the twin engine breaking is so good, (and what i mean by unsettled is a very slight unbalance from the sudden shift in weight as throttle is closed, before anyone starts ranting that this thing doesnt handle, because it DOES!) I have yet to try turning the EBC on to see if it will settle it... So I think I will be now... Thanks
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I been riding the last couple of hundred miles with EBC off,used to it now. I didnt like the sensation of running wide going into some slow turns,feckin dangerous if anything and reckoned it was gonna catch me out one day,as a near miss with the side of a car hilighted..No such drama now with it turned off.
 
supduc10 said:
I been riding the last couple of hundred miles with EBC off,used to it now. I didnt like the sensation of running wide going into some slow turns,feckin dangerous if anything and reckoned it was gonna catch me out one day,as a near miss with the side of a car hilighted..No such drama now with it turned off.
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I think a lot is down to riding style and preference - that's why the system has 4-settings.

Personally, I've found it works well for me :)
 
Xbox said:
OK, I know I got my Tric real early, but a number of factors have prevented me from doing any long rides, so instead I've just been grabbing 45mins/50km here and there.

Anyhow, now that I'm getting more familiar with the thing, I've started experimenting with settings, since I'd left it in Sport-mode up until now

Last ride I went back to Wet-mode with 195-Lo. Freaking disaster. I hated it. Way to soft and lots of weight transfer back and forth. Yuk!!

So, today I had the opportunity to take a 2.5 hour glorious ride, in quiet mountains with numerous switchbacks and hairpins. After some very useful advice from a forum member, I opted for the following:

Sport-mode. 195-Hi. EBC-2.

Wow, talk about a transformation. Absolutely loved it.

Increasing EBC made a massive difference. Was more like a V4, without the usual massive v-twin engine breaking, which I can find a little unsettling.

Biggest surprise was 195-Hi, which up until now I thought was a macho-man setting :rolleyes: But no, the bike pulled much cleaner and harder from low-rpm, which was great for firing between 3rd gear hairpins.

Taken me a while, but I'm now scratching the surface a little more and realising the massive performance and potential this thing has.

I'm amazed and happy, since progress and confidence building had been slow up until now.

Wow :)
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This is great to hear. I haven't even touched the 195hi setting as I figured it would be a pure track nutball setting. I've mapped for rain, downtown commute, and mountain rides, for my three mapping. But getting some odd jerkyness in some areas of low speed riding. Moved to EBC 2 helped. Now as soon as I get off work I'm switiching to 195 high to check it out, sounds promising. I should have figured as I used to use the track mapping on my RSV4 for the same reason. But thought the HP here would make it insane. I'll let you know if I too see a significant difference. Thanks.
 

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