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Nonsense dude.
The bike should not be started up until you know what your sag and tire pressure is.
Might be bringing this baby home today !
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Nonsense dude.
The bike should not be started up until you know what your sag and tire pressure is.
Stomp grips are stick on pad that adhere to the fuel tank and provide a bit more grip for your knees/legs than a shiny new slippery tank.
I hate stomp grips.
Why do you hate them? Is it the aesthetics? Have you tried hanging off of that tank at the track with full leathers? Not very confidence inspiring.
What do you use?
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Great advice. I have about 500 miles & will now make minor tweaks.
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Tire pressures is a given. Suspension settings have a lot to do with personal preference, what type of roads and riding style.....dude.
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Not sag.
Only a tard rides a racing machine without setting his sag.
There is nothing personal preference about sag.
If you don't know it you don't ride it. dude
Street, 35mm front 30mm rear is a great place to start, and then you can tweak on it for personal preference. Track a bit tighter.
They set these up for 160lbs-170lb rider on the front forks, and two up, so about 250lbs for the rear shock. Its not safe to just go out and start hot rodding or canyon carving without adjusting these settings.
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Mine is 42 and the suspension set up makes it perfect!
Like you Walter I laughed.. No shrieked out loud this bike excites me every time I ride him, I am also happy to just look at him parked up he is so beautiful!
I find it no problem in busy traffic. Carry on laughing out loud and having a fun life
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Thank you, this weather is really killing me now, all I can do is read the manual and play with the buttons learning all I can about it.
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Motorcycle Suspension Setup
Measuring sag is very simple, and should be the first job when ever buying a new bike.
Setting Static Sag - Sport Rider Magazine
One of the most important suspension settings is static sag the amount your bike's suspension compresses when you sit on it.
Motorcycle Suspension Setup. Vital for Handling and Safety!
Motorcycle Suspension Setup
It Is Sooooo Important!
BOTH sags (static and rider sag) need to be in the correct range to get your suspension to work properly.
SonicSprings.com
Setting Sag on Street Bikes
Setting the amount of sag your suspension has is an important step in optimizing both the handling and the comfort of your bike
Measuring sag is very simple, and should be the first job when ever buying a new bike.
Setting Static Sag - Sport Rider Magazine
One of the most important suspension settings is static sag the amount your bike's suspension compresses when you sit on it.
Motorcycle Suspension Setup. Vital for Handling and Safety!
Motorcycle Suspension Setup
It Is Sooooo Important!
BOTH sags (static and rider sag) need to be in the correct range to get your suspension to work properly.
SonicSprings.com
Setting Sag on Street Bikes
Setting the amount of sag your suspension has is an important step in optimizing both the handling and the comfort of your bike
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What's with the SAG argument. I get the importance, but are there really dealers out there that don't do this right when you buy the damn thing?
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Thank you, this weather is really killing me now, all I can do is read the manual and play with the buttons learning all I can about it.
Resist the urge to start it up to hear it or let other people hear it, not matter how badass it sounds. Bad for the break in.
Congrats, you will love it.
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I asked if they would do it when I picked mine up, and they made a bunch of excuses
No biggie, I have all the tools at the house, and prefer a dealer never touch my bike.
You buy a racing machine, you go out and set up the sag first thing.
I thought this was 101 common knowledge.
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I requested that my dealer set sag when I picked up the bike. They agreed without issue, however they were vague in the readings. I figured that I would ride from there and then adjust to a more exact setting latter taking into account for static.
My bike handled great on the first ride so I have just been narrowing the compression and rebound setting to my personal preferences so far.
My bike handled great on the first ride so I have just been narrowing the compression and rebound setting to my personal preferences so far.
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Thank you, this weather is really killing me now, all I can do is read the manual and play with the buttons learning all I can about it.
What the hell, March is just around the corner! Take it from another elderly gentleman; when set up right it feels bone jarring in traffic and just perfect on a spirited canyon ride or track day.
Congrats on your choice of transportation!
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I have not once addressed your ability to ride, your the one who stated your such a good rider that we should all believe you instead of me because of your talent.
Your much faster then I am as a pilot, I have a mechanical background, but I know better then to start a pissing contest.
I am insulting your mechanical advise, as it was bad and you know it.
Hell You would not even follow your own advise.
You would never ride around a race track without first setting sag, yet you want to tell street riders that is OK. WTF.
When we see new guys out there that we know dont have their suspension sag set the first thing we do is pull them in and help them out. If I lived near OP I would invite him over ASAP.
OP will probably end up needing a new rear spring.
Are we here to help people or not?
I wish you all the love in the world on the track, and hope you get to pro one day, if that is your desire.
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I been good, have not started again since riding it home from the dealer.
Very good advise, thanks.
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Walter, the head Ducati Master Tech, Gido, at Cycles 128 will absolutely set you sag for you. There's no doubt in my mind they are more than willing and able to do this. I had them adjust sag for me upon pickup. To me that was ultra important. Some bike buyers don't care or maybe never even heard of sag setup....so, you've gotta ask them. I suggest you say to Keith that you want it done at your 600 miles service. You will need to be there with your normal full riding gear. Good luck!!
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Guido set the bike up for me, I actually set on the bike while he checked sag, front and rear.
He did it before I got there according to my weight, made sure he got it right by having me sit on it once I got there to pick it up.
Really great people at Cycles 128, was really impressed by the knowledge and hospitality shown by all, specially by Keith and Guido.
Was taken into the service area a few times, introduced to the whole crew and actually spent quite a bit of time talking to Guido and John at their work stations.
Keith went as far as calling me at home sometime after I left with the bike to make sure I got home OK.
A big Thank you to all at 128 Cycles, specially to Keith and Guido, the whole experience really meant allot to me
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