Heat issues, addressed today by Ducati!
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Sorry to wadein on this again but it's not just a hot weather thing, although it makes it easier to replicate the problem for obvious reasons.
I've ridden on many different days, its been 80-100 degrees for over two months now and only on some days did it become a little uncomfortable, couldn't work it out.
Just starting and staying riding through urban conditions (home to work) and it gets hot but still bearable. Equally long runs or country riding ending up at a destination with no urban/slow riding is also ok.
Discovered it was after a good long run then going into an extended period of slow running that it started to become bad - even in leathers! I reckon this would be an issue in almost any temperate climate.
So if you do a long country run before spending time in traffic (like many out of town commuters) then this is likely to be a problem.
I like the fact that Ducatin have made this a warranty fix. Looking forward to seeing what difference it makes.
I've ridden on many different days, its been 80-100 degrees for over two months now and only on some days did it become a little uncomfortable, couldn't work it out.
Just starting and staying riding through urban conditions (home to work) and it gets hot but still bearable. Equally long runs or country riding ending up at a destination with no urban/slow riding is also ok.
Discovered it was after a good long run then going into an extended period of slow running that it started to become bad - even in leathers! I reckon this would be an issue in almost any temperate climate.
So if you do a long country run before spending time in traffic (like many out of town commuters) then this is likely to be a problem.
I like the fact that Ducatin have made this a warranty fix. Looking forward to seeing what difference it makes.
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Since the oppinions are so sporadic, and everyone's bike is made from the same mold, per se. I may be going out the limb here, but I think it's a human factor. People that are too hot on the bike, have some issues with their bodies capability to handle it, i.e, you are a wimp if you complain about it. The tough guys can handle it, and don't complain.
Just a theory mind you, not meant to represent the feelings of anyone on this forum, or the forum in general, or even me
Just a theory mind you, not meant to represent the feelings of anyone on this forum, or the forum in general, or even me
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Another Factor may be that certain members on this forum have too much body volume, after all the average american male is 181lbs. this may lead to too much thigh surface volume hanging off the bike in direct exhaust heat, resulting in scorching. If we all lost a little weight to reduce body volume, the heat may not be an issue.
borrowing the disclaimer from Trauma the trouble maker:
ust a theory mind you, not meant to represent the feelings of anyone on this forum, or the forum in general, or even me
I'm off to hit the treadmill
borrowing the disclaimer from Trauma the trouble maker:
ust a theory mind you, not meant to represent the feelings of anyone on this forum, or the forum in general, or even me
I'm off to hit the treadmill
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remember this: Panigale Load Testing, maybe this is the NEW heat Shield
Spy Photos: Ducati 1199 Panigale Load Testing
Spy Photos: Ducati 1199 Panigale Load Testing
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I told you already, that's Stoner with a rucksack full of Bloomin Onions and some Foster's oil cans.
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Sure, pick on the "fat guy". My mom says I'm husky .......
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I used to think CF had his weight listed under his avatar, and everytime he posted he'd go on an eating binge
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I used to think CF had his weight listed under his avatar, and everytime he posted he'd go on an eating binge
More like a 'roid binge! I'm 6'4", 260 lbs with a 12 inch waist! If I clinch too hard I rip the cover off the comfort seat and have cracked a few of the shock guards too.
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I don't think it has anything to do with body mass (I'm not heavy/relatively lean) and my leg was roasting during the test ride) but I can appreciate why one might think so.
Given two riders, on the same bike and both riding in the same ambient temp (above 75 let's say), how could their opinions of the heat output differ so? My only thought is that one may not be riding at certain RPMs/speeds (lower) while the other one may. Beyond that I find it difficult to explain away.
As for people complaining about the proposed shields, I think it's specific to their looks rather than their worthiness. I'd be surprised if they're all that different than what the recent photo shows.
Given two riders, on the same bike and both riding in the same ambient temp (above 75 let's say), how could their opinions of the heat output differ so? My only thought is that one may not be riding at certain RPMs/speeds (lower) while the other one may. Beyond that I find it difficult to explain away.
As for people complaining about the proposed shields, I think it's specific to their looks rather than their worthiness. I'd be surprised if they're all that different than what the recent photo shows.
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Since the oppinions are so sporadic, and everyone's bike is made from the same mold, per se. I may be going out the limb here, but I think it's a human factor. People that are too hot on the bike, have some issues with their bodies capability to handle it, i.e, you are a wimp if you complain about it. The tough guys can handle it, and don't complain.
Just a theory mind you, not meant to represent the feelings of anyone on this forum, or the forum in general, or even me
I believe I'm qualified to respond to this, being that I think I still hold the record for someone who has put more miles on a Panigale than anyone else in the world. And, modesty aside, my tolerance for both immediate and chronic pain is something no one could contest and few still alive could best.
It doesn't take a pussy to think bike is ....... hot. It's not whining or a bitchy complaint--it's hot as ..... I've put hours on it in triple digit temps. I've had some bad (and visible) burns to show for it. It's masochistic. I still wouldn't choose any other bike to ride, but that doesn't mean that a 5 or 10 or 25 percent decrease in heat wouldn't make the experience better.
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^ now that's a "hot" looking bike!
Antihero/D, thank you, that explains it, at least for me it does. At some point one either decides to keep riding it, rides it less, rides it differently, doesn't ride it at all, or wears certain gear to help further protect the skin, but the heat will remain the same (so to speak). I guess it really does come down to how much the rider simply can or wants to tolerate.
On to the next one.
Antihero/D, thank you, that explains it, at least for me it does. At some point one either decides to keep riding it, rides it less, rides it differently, doesn't ride it at all, or wears certain gear to help further protect the skin, but the heat will remain the same (so to speak). I guess it really does come down to how much the rider simply can or wants to tolerate.
On to the next one.
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+1 on Checa's new ride (and a ditto to D while I'm at it). Lord, that thing has a huge pipe on it; here's the other side...
Interesting to see they've relocated the shock gas reservoir to the front; looks like a remote unit up under the fairing. Always thought it was a bit sketchy having that thing right next to the exhaust loop.
Interesting to see they've relocated the shock gas reservoir to the front; looks like a remote unit up under the fairing. Always thought it was a bit sketchy having that thing right next to the exhaust loop.
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It's weird seeing these WSBK bikes with the head and tail lights to conform with the new rules. I'm wondering if they will be functioning does anyone know?
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Are they actually lights?? I thought they were just painted on to look more like the stock bike.
