Ride height adjustment on a SFV4S

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I compared the linkage parts diagrams and the only change is the tie rod. So the pick-up has been moved to compensate for the length. This allows the use of the identical shock. You guys are setting the bikes up to get it stood up to get on the gas. I can totally get that. But I need the bike nimble to dodge stuff. If this was being used on the track I won't change the swingarm.
 
baggerman said:
I compared the linkage parts diagrams and the only change is the tie rod. So the pick-up has been moved to compensate for the length. This allows the use of the identical shock. You guys are setting the bikes up to get it stood up to get on the gas. I can totally get that. But I need the bike nimble to dodge stuff. If this was being used on the track I won't change the swingarm.
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What’s different about the tie rod … other than length?
 
andyb said:
How is this even relative to the original thread?
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We obviously know you don’t have an English degree…

It’s RELEVANT because you’d be able to do the maths to figure out how all the differences between Pani and SF equal up to the same rake and trail. So hop to it with your “engineering acumen”!
 
there you go being relevant again...
SuperDomestique said:
We obviously know you don’t have an English degree…

It’s RELEVANT because you’d be able to do the maths to figure out how all the differences between Pani and SF equal up to the same rake and trail. So hop to it with your “engineering acumen”!
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while you are at it post a pic of a bike you have modified or build or swapped part about on...
 
andyb said:
What’s different about the tie rod … other than length?
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Nothing. All other linkage parts are the same. The right hand pivot is a different part # but the hangers are the same. The caliper is a different part # but the hanger is the same. As are all the other hub parts.
 
SuperDomestique said:
We obviously know you don’t have an English degree…

It’s RELEVANT because you’d be able to do the maths to figure out how all the differences between Pani and SF equal up to the same rake and trail. So hop to it with your “engineering acumen”!
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I have been trying to see how Ducati could end up with needing to, if the head is actually 24.5, add 2 degrees and 2 mm to a head that's 22.5 and 98 mm. Accept that it's actually 26.5. and 102 mm.
 
You sure those tie rods are longer? Seat height betwixt the SF and Pani is -5 mm for the SF. Those tie rods could be shorter to account for this. But you’ll only know if you put them side by side.
 
andyb said:
there you go being relevant again...

while you are at it post a pic of a bike you have modified or build or swapped part about on...
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Cmon andy don’t be shy. Flex that engineering acumen.

If you want a photo of my bike just go on the Ducati website. It’s pretty much stock and nothing special unlike your sticker adorned masterpiece with binding swingarm
 
SuperDomestique said:
Cmon andy don’t be shy. Flex that engineering acumen.

If you want a photo of my bike just go on the Ducati website. It’s pretty much stock and nothing special unlike your sticker adorned masterpiece with binding swingarm
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yeah we have seen...... and you can't even mount a seat without a mass panic..let alone bolt a wing mirror back on successfully!
 
anyway.... I would leave the SA alone and get a pair of Panigale front inserts and some adjustable yokes with interchangeable inserts.

what shock do you have?
 
Andy do you
SuperDomestique said:
You sure those tie rods are longer? Seat height betwixt the SF and Pani is -5 mm for the SF. Those tie rods could be shorter to account for this. But you’ll only know if you put them side by side.
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I don't know if they're longer they're a different part #. I'm just looking for differences in the parts lists. Andy I think we need to know if the SA pivots are at the same height. Looks completely doable.
 
What is achievable with ducati swapsies....created and built by Me!

here's a 748R frame with a 1198RS Yes RS motor, street fighter SA, TTX shock, modified linear link, wide track front end with adjustable offset yokes FGRT forks, radial callipers, magnesium wheels... large corse carbon tank, bespoke BSD loom with traction control...
Here it is at Le Mans and for my ignorant friend the 67 was Shaken Byrne.

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andyb said:
What is achievable with ducati swapsies....created and built by Me!

here's a 748R frame with a 1198RS Yes RS motor, street fighter SA, TTX shock, modified linear link, wide track front end with adjustable offset yokes FGRT forks, radial callipers, magnesium wheels... large corse carbon tank, bespoke BSD loom with traction control...
Here it is at Le Mans and for my ignorant friend the 67 was Shaken Byrne.

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Ain't nothing as fun to ride as a built 1198. What did it end up weighing?
 

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