Hey all. This is my first Ducati. 2021 V4S. Loving it so far. I'm just wondering, are these things supposed to sound really clacky at idle? Never had experience with demo valves and just wondering if this was normal. All my other sport bikes sounds a bit like this but I'd say this is about 50% more "clacky". Thx
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Normal. 2 cylinders stop n start to help with heat but who knows if that helps or not.
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They are diesel...
Supposed to clack : )
Supposed to clack : )
Yeah the cylinder shutdown is very noticable but I mean just the noise in general. If the clacking is normal for these v4's then all good.......I hope. My first time with a cartridge type oil filter. I sure saw a LOT of metal shavings on my oil change. I'm assuming this is normal to since there is no casing like a traditional type oil filter to contain the filings
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What you're hearing could be a dose of injector noise too.
These engines break in dirty--my oil looked like it had sparkles added. You definitely don't want to extend the 1st oil change.
These engines break in dirty--my oil looked like it had sparkles added. You definitely don't want to extend the 1st oil change.
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It makes me curious if the factory fill is a break-in oil with no friction modifiers. The race car engine guys do this.
'Cause after the first change my clutch seemed to engage better with less shudder too.
'Cause after the first change my clutch seemed to engage better with less shudder too.
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I know. The manual sounds like it doesn't even want us cleaning and lubing the chain. 
I suppose the "toolkit" was the first indication they didn't want you working on this thing.
I suppose the "toolkit" was the first indication they didn't want you working on this thing.
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My first Ducati here as well. Its a Streetfighter V4 and when hot at idle it’s very clacky. Clutch basket, timing chain slap or the Desmo valves? I have been wondering the same thing. Is this normal???
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Motul makes it a tad quieter but ear plugs are a must.
