Heat issues, addressed today by Ducati!

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Stw said:
Rode mine last summer...Ambient temp was around 105F... I was miserable and burned.....cant wait to have this mod done....Its my only whine about this bike.... :)
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Same... in the Philippines....Hot warm weather we have here...This is the only ...... thing I hate about my "S"...its the Darn Heat from that horse-shoe header under the subframe.

Cant wait to install the mod from Ducati...Though I wont install the cover that goes over the rear cylinder...most of the heat comes from the horseshoe coiled header underneath the seat...gave me blisters before on my right inner thigh.

I informed my dealer...and they know about the heatshield upgrade... cant wait!
 
michaeldorian said:
I'm really curious why Ducati felt the need for the extra cover by your calves. Especially with the head cover + the new heat shield which looks larger at the top + appears to be multi-layered. That's the thing that makes it so hideous.

I wonder if a mod of the new heat shield + cutting that whole area would result similar enough results.

As with any mass market manufacturer, Ducati has to make it met mass specs. Cutting that might yield only a 5 or 10 degree difference which would be acceptable to most of us.
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Think I will wait for that to be made in CF then put it on my Pani.
 
We will all eventually grow into the new heatshield design...
Its black anyway and wont be noticed that much...

The Panigale no matter what, is still one of...if not, the best looking sportbike out in the market...That simple heatshield extension will not devastate its looks...

For Panigale owners in cold weather countries....you guys dont need to do this Mod. (lucky guys)

For us Pani owners who leave in hot climates...this Mod is a must. (the unlucky ones)
 
There it is, 1199 r with the new heat shield. Not the carbone one :(
My friend was at Montreal Bike Show and send me this pic. You can see the new heat shield a little bit. But according to me its not elegant on the R...
 

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So bulky, it's what bothers me most about it. The rear cylinder head cover is a no-no.
 
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michaeldorian said:
I'm really curious why Ducati felt the need for the extra cover by your calves. Especially with the head cover + the new heat shield which looks larger at the top + appears to be multi-layered. That's the thing that makes it so hideous.

I wonder if a mod of the new heat shield + cutting that whole area would result similar enough results.

As with any mass market manufacturer, Ducati has to make it met mass specs. Cutting that might yield only a 5 or 10 degree difference which would be acceptable to most of us.
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You could cut it there, or leave the original one on...since they would be identical:rolleyes:
 
Ducatier said:
There it is, 1199 r with the new heat shield. Not the carbone one :(
My friend was at Montreal Bike Show and send me this pic. You can see the new heat shield a little bit. But according to me its not elegant on the R...
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Was there myself yesterday, new shields are too darn fugly, no way I'll put them on. Met the folks from my dealership and according to them it's not a mandatory upgrade. All they ask is that I sign the papers that state the parts as being "delivered" and everybody will be happy.

BTW the R is oveRRated:rolleyes:
 
Does anyone even know how good the new covers are at dissipating/shielding heat vs the old system? Sounds like a lot of people are expecting this to be the ultimate salvation from scorching heat but the pictures of the shield don't really look like it will make that big of a change.
 
I believe I have a solution. Will need to test it for another couple of hundred miles before I'm confident enough to mention it, but so far so good. :)
 
AntiHero said:
I believe I have a solution. Will need to test it for another couple of hundred miles before I'm confident enough to mention it, but so far so good. :)
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Dude, that's a big call..
A "solution" ???

I for one am standing here and holding my breath till you come back.
*crosses arms, holds breath*

Can't you give us a little hint?

If it's a way to activate the fan way earlier without spending $$$ I'll"¦ I'll.. be very impressed.

j.
 
SoutheastJay said:
Ill be so glad when this .... is released and everyone can stop bitching on both sides of the fence. Either take the ugly covers and cool your bike off, or dont and shut the hell up. PRetty damn simple. Im starting to see why Trauma is losing his mind over this matter, and I can say this because this thread is MINE to begin with! :D
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Until new threads come out about how crappy it is. Then the new cooling system will debut.

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oalvarez said:
So bulky, it's what bothers me most about it. The rear cylinder head cover is a no-no.
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The "so bulky" updated rear heatshield...I will have to put on...darn hot weather we have here in the Philippines will cook your right thigh.

The rear cylinder, I am with you on this...am not putting it on. Heat eminates most from the horseshoe header.

One ugly upgrade is more than enough for me.
 
AntiHero said:
I believe I have a solution. Will need to test it for another couple of hundred miles before I'm confident enough to mention it, but so far so good. :)
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Antihero...please post photos of the "Solution" once your done testing...
Thanks for doing this for us Panigale owners! ;)

Will wait for your "so far so good" solution! :)

Miguel
Philippines
 
mig1199 said:
Antihero...please post photos of the "Solution" once your done testing...
Thanks for doing this for us Panigale owners! ;)

Will wait for your "so far so good" solution! :)

Miguel
Philippines
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Those photos might cause a shock, as chopping of both legs isn't something you see everyday :eek:
But it definitaly is a solution ! :D
 
mig1199 said:
The "so bulky" updated rear heatshield...I will have to put on...darn hot weather we have here in the Philippines will cook your right thigh.

The rear cylinder, I am with you on this...am not putting it on. Heat eminates most from the horseshoe header.

One ugly upgrade is more than enough for me.
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i'm with ya, Mig ;)....i don't like the heat factor either, and i applaud Ducati for addressing it. that being said, and wanting to make sure that i'm not misunderstood, i just don't like the looks of it.

i've gone ahead and ordered a carbon heat guard lined with heat tape, i think that it will be better than the stock aluminum piece. unfortunately, Antihero's people are probably onto something, which will mean more money spent on the same issue in the near term.
 
I'm one of the ones the heat issue doesn't bother me, my 996 was far worse and the rsv4 was pretty bad as well (on the right leg).

Only had one time when it really bothered me at that was on a track when ambient temp was 106 and track temp was 140 +.

I did buy an extra standard heat shield figuring I'd look at modding a bit, never did. Surprisingly the factory heat shield on the underside has no heat film on it, just black overspray. My thought if you lined this with the foil reflective tape that might help some of the issue.
 
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:eek: OH. MY. GOSH. I've been looking for a metal detector to use while riding! This is PERFECT! Thank you thank you thank yooouuu!!! :D

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