In year one I had some dash lights going on which rectified itself, think some wiring got wet. Year two the quick shifter packed up and I replaced it with a Translogic quickshifter.
That's it.
O, And one rear tire and one front tire.
Engine oil
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In year one I had some dash lights going on which rectified itself, think some wiring got wet. Year two the quick shifter packed up and I replaced it with a Translogic quickshifter.
That's it.
O, And one rear tire and one front tire.
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Thats running in oil and the list ducati specify to use based on heat lowest is 10w-30.
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Interesting comment?
We had a workshop in CT before the dealer opened shop, the man who has stripped more Pani's and more Ducati engines than the dealer ..... he is also the one with performance tuning and race bike engine development ...he says 5w/40.
Yes the CT dealer managed to get two big drums of motul 15w/50 at a good price....but I went shopping and I must confess the price was simply not part of my importance list, I was looking for the best protection.
Are you suggesting that this is the incorrect oil?
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Read the manual/workshop manual
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... I have tried....what page do they list the oils..?
300v,
Australia is like $120AUD for 4l. And no local supplier so online order only for me...
I only use it cause its the only oil that seems to stand up to the high heat where i live. also do track work so change oil more than a normal street only bike.
Australia is like $120AUD for 4l. And no local supplier so online order only for me...
I only use it cause its the only oil that seems to stand up to the high heat where i live. also do track work so change oil more than a normal street only bike.
Wonder how hard you looked. This is from 2015 1299, looks the same for mine 1199R
It come from the factory with 15w50. You can adjust the oil based on the climate you use in.
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Wonder how hard you looked. This is from 2015 1299, looks the same for mine 1199R
It come from the factory with 15w50. You can adjust the oil based on the climate you use in.
Thank you for this!
Much appreciated
Anyone have tried Motorex RACING PRO 4T 15W50 -> https://www.motorexusa.com/collections/4-stroke-oils/products/racing-pro-4t-15w50
apparently was designed for Ducati and Triumph , and when we thought Motul was most expensive
apparently was designed for Ducati and Triumph , and when we thought Motul was most expensive
Anyone have tried Motorex RACING PRO 4T 15W50 -> https://www.motorexusa.com/collections/4-stroke-oils/products/racing-pro-4t-15w50
apparently was designed for Ducati and Triumph , and when we thought Motul was most expensive
I used the xxW40 motorex once. swapped it after about 2 weeks. While riding in slow traffic the engine got noticeably more noiser like oild thining to much.
swapped back to Motul (even at same grade, but use 15W50 now) and never repeated the same level of noise as with Motorex.
But I live in the tropics so always very hot (30degC+ all year round)
I've still been meaning to try Total racing 15W50 and see what thats like as I use Total in my 4 wheel racing car (with a mix of Castrol/Redline gear oils)
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Thanks for the comment!
I use motorex in my KTM because the dealer has brain washed us it's do or die!
Myself a motul supporter I will change that too when the KTM is out of warranty
In the old days ... oil was oil chsngevit every 5000 and forget about it!
I think there's much marketing in today's world that scares us consumers
Same, I am using 10w50 power 4T from motorex on my KTM, however this one is completely different formula. Wonder if someone tried it.
Im only young, but didnt the old 60's/70's Ducati required "special" oil to be used. If you didnt use it the engine would pretty much wear out within a few 1000kms....
...or this just another Ducati urban legend?
That and engines are far more advanced an running on a far more aggressive tune/setup from factory more than ever. Sky high compressions etc
I do the oil & filter every 6,000klm Shell Advanced as thats what sits good with me I just feel these extra long intervals like 12,000klm before an oil/filter change are just too long.
Maybe it seems a bit stupid to some here and I am sure Ducati destroyed a plethora of engines coming up with those service intervals, thats fine for them they have the ball.
Me I like to ensure that my Duc's engines run well & will outlast me.......
Maybe it seems a bit stupid to some here and I am sure Ducati destroyed a plethora of engines coming up with those service intervals, thats fine for them they have the ball.
Me I like to ensure that my Duc's engines run well & will outlast me.......
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Its the mileage or 12 months, whichever comes first. Its printed in the back of the owner's manuals.
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I change my oil every Race weekend, Motul 300V only.. Any top synthetic oil is great for street riding...
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