Ducati Monster Forum

ok, well i have not really been around on here for a while, but, as i was just surfing the web, i found myself washed up on the asphalt shores of desmotropic.  so i got a glass o' wine, and perused... and after i did that, i decided that an unofficial south seas service thread may be in order, if you guys want, if not, that's ok too.

so be honest and i will be as well...

and hope every body is well

Glad you found this place & posted up Will! I have to come and see you about a clunking noise in the front forks of the 848. There might not be anything wrong, and you can't tell anything by riding it, but it still doesn't sound or feel normal when you're stopped and working the front end.

Cool.  Welcome back to the asphalt shores.  ;)  Hope it was some good [wine]. 

Welcome Will...thanks for your work on my SF...just got back from a short ride, so far so good... ;D

Just curious, would balancing the throttle bodies help smooth out the low rpm throttle response on my bike?

FWIW, I swapped handgrips for a set with a smaller overall diameter, this change gives me more precise control over the throttle application and makes the bike easy to ride.

yes bring it down, the early 1098's had loose steering bearings, so maybe your 848 is like that and if not, i will get it worked out, could be alot of things.

if you want, i can just check it out real quick if you ride by, and if it is an issue, i would need you to leave it.

let me know

it twas

glad to hear all is well, sort of,... the throttle bodies on your bike are balanced on a flow bench. so mechanically they are spot on, with two o2 sensors, both bleeds are completely shut. the bike regulates its own fuel ratios independant from one cyl to the other. that's all great, but it is still lean, and that is the problem, but that is also the law. i know you hate hearing it, but it is the way that bike runs stock.

gotcha...

Thanks. I'll try to stop by this coming Saturday, depending, depending. I've got to do work on the 240D, which is starting to desperately need it.

Put the Termi cans on it. Soon the pain will be just a distant memory.  ;D

I find them a little on the loud side...funny, when I was younger I loved loud motorcycles...

I hear that. (Pun intended) The Termis on my 848 are loud but then again I also took out the baffles. If you leave the baffles in they are significantly less noisy. There are times when I wind up that little engine and I just hear music. Oh, earplugs help a lot too.  [laugh]

it is only loud for everyone not on the bike... a small price they pay so that you can enjoy life.

you guys sure are generous with my $$$... ;)

You will soon see that we speak the truth and are only looking out for your own best interests.  ;)

And Will, I need to bring the yellow beast down to get a safety done on it pretty soon.  Also, do you know of any good machine shops around?  I need to get a new little mounting bracket whittled out for my top mount steering damper to sit flush.

pele bug around the corner from the shop is pretty good, bring it down and i'll direct you the the place.

Cool, thanks.  Now it's time to get the grill going.

hmmmm, I wonder if Pele could whip up an exhaust hanger/passenger footpeg eliminator for my SF...Shift-Tech has an aluminum one for $150, which is a lot of $$$ for something as simple as that...

well... machine work always comes at a price. it's not like we can work for free y'know  ;)



will! waaasssuuup????

true...and afterall it is for a Ducati... ;)

stupid automatic smiley maker thing...

idk, if you want to factor in the shop's overhead, the machinist's time and tooling, it can get pretty pricey.

granted, once you're tooled up, it's more cost effective to make a couple hundred parts than just one...


I guess just seeing things from the other side of it makes me not worry so much over the cost of billet bling

Funny, I don't worry about it at all; I just don't buy it.  Usually.  Besides, I have a $2K repair to an overpriced car I needs to be saving up for.   I'm sure vacation will help that cause immensely.

So will buying my old master cylinders.  ;)

150 would be alot cheaper than getting one made.

sup,

what does confused face mean?

That's just Teddy's natural state.   ;D

 :D

any time 3 ?s get strung together it makes  ???

Hey Will,

Is is possible to get an oil/filter change on a saturday while waiting??  It's been a year since my oil was changed, but I've only put about 400 miles on the bike since then   [bang], so do I need to change the oil at this point??

 [drink] is teddy's natural state

professional, too... well, tomorrow, anyway

actually,  [wine] is tomorrow

Will, any idea how busy you will be tomorrow?  I'd like to bring the bike down to you if possible.

yes, no problem, give them a call at the desk, arlon and jess are our service writers now and shawn finch is the service manager, one of them will answer the phone and schedule you.
see ya then

as in Wednesday?
i am home right now with a strange eye problem but i should hopefully be in later.

No, I'll be stuck at work all day today after ten-thirty.  I was more curious about Thursday.  I need to get the safety check done and I wanted to see if you had a way to cleanly mount up some aluminum reservoir bracket thingies that I got. 

yeah i should be there, there is a small chance i may be out to get a MRI done.

Dude? Are you ok?

Will, did you go to the doc?  Everything alright?  Let me know if you need anything.

I'm scheduled to bring the bike in to you Thursday morning at 0830.  If possible, let me know if you will be there. 

i am getting it done at 9 am thurs, and then see a specialist.

they think i have a "brain cloud"

i should be in later

p.s. i'm  okay, just some weird eye stuff

Dude, how much did you drink?


Think I'll just call in and change my appt for tomorrow.  I was kind of hoping to get things taken care of while I wait. 

Will, apparently I have the dreaded "spreading tank" issue on my 2007 Sport 1000.  I can now lift the right side of the tank completely off the bike as the rubber mounting peg is no longer in the bracket.  I'll make an appointment for next saturday.  Will you be in then?

Just hit that pregnant dog with some duct tape!   ;D

no longer boycotting us?

 [popcorn]

 [laugh] [clap]

[bang] Like I have a choice......

Luckily I did leave the caveat "unless it needs some warranty work" in my boycott manifesto   [cheeky]

cute, i guess i take what you write more seriously than you do. after all, it is where i work regardless if the filter situation wasn't my fault.
i got bills and a family, so any sort public attack on any acute situation still affects myself and everyone else that works there.
where do you work?
no problems there?

there are ducati dealers across the whole country you are not boycotting that can help you out.
oh wait...
 [bang] Like I have a choice.... right?

come on in, we are always willing to help out...

that reminds me, I still need to get that dang barrel installed  :D

when ever you're ready

I understand that you took my boycott personally and I apologize for painting your dealership with such a broad brush.  I should have been more specific in my post.  It was aimed at the management of both the parts and service sections for not having a basic item like an oil filter in stock.  Can you imagine rolling into a toyota dealership and being told that they cant service your car because they dont have any filters?  (espcially if 75% of all toyotas used the same filter?)

I was not angry with the guy working behind the parts counter, or any of the guys in the service section, just the management.  I understand if you are upset with my post, and again I apologize.  No offense was meant to you or any of the other non-managment types at SSC.

 good, lets move on.
call the service desk to schedule and we will get this tank issue taken care of as soon as possible.

by the way, if you were to drain the tank and let it air out, it returns to shape.

and i just want to let you all know, i am not here to be nosey, i just want to help and hear your concerns.
they are ALL taken seriously and i do my best to handle them.
thanks

now go ride
 [moto]

But it's dark outside, and I've already had two beers...

"you may be right"
The Vindictives

Will, how long are we talking about for the tank to air out.

not sure

n'mind, man. I may just swing by and pick it up from you

ok,

and a couple days ago, ducati released their new bike
hym796
seems like it might be a good all around bike, for hawaii at least.

now that's hot.

When do you think you guys will have any of these?  I'd like to take a look at it...

just get the black SF S that's sitting in the showroom... :)

It's already here, and only twice the price! 

Luckiy, Air Force rolls deep  ;)

Nah, I would want a plastic fantastic bike (i.e. fully faired jobbie) to go with that motor.


:P

So........HM796 or KTM 690 Duke?   Hmmm....... The 796 has a support group behind it here but the KTM, well, sort of.

I think the 690 Supermoto is the nicest (only my opinion of course) of all the KTM offerings in this size/class.  Too bad they quit bringing these bikes stateside.

looks like december they should get here, maybe jan

Hey Will,

2 questions ----

When you are working on the sticky shifter problems are you removing the flywheels to get the eccentrics centered properly?

If someone bought a new bike from the dealer and had it serviced only at the dealer for it's entire life (apart from, say, an oil change here and there) would it still be shop policy to not work on the bike after it was ten years old?

yes i do remove the flywheel.

and

the ten year policy seems to have gone out the window, but regardless, i would and do.

i am sure you understand that these policies come and go depending on the service manager at the time.
the way i really look at it is, i would work on anything, but a lot of things come into play that put certain bikes at priority.

Cool. Thank you.

hey Will, i just wanted to say thanks again for getting the oil leak sorted out on my GFs 696 [bow_down]
and tweaking my my rear suspension a tiny bit on the 848, hopefully i wont "have" to see you again in the next 6900 miles [thumbsup]

Will, have you seen this recall yet?

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-ducati-streetfighter-1098r-1198s-superbikes/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/recall/recall-ducati-streetfighter-1098r-1198s-superbikes/)

is this something i need to take my bike in for? or has it already been sorted out?


http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/recall-ducati-1098-848-superbikes/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/recall-ducati-1098-848-superbikes/)

7,130 Ducati Superbikes are being recalled because of voltage regulators that could be damaged from the mighty v-twins radiant heat. Ducati 1098 and 848 owners will have to take their bike into the dealer to have the regulator replaced, a heat shield installed between the voltage regulator and the exhaust pipping, and have a new battery support installed.

This recall specifically affects:

    2007-2008 Ducati 1098
    2007-2008 Ducati 1098S
    2007-2008 Ducati 1098 R
    2007-2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore
    2008-2009 Ducati 848

no problem, let me know if you need anything.

not to worry, i did yours when i replaced the tank. it's a know issue, a long time before the recall.

great!...nice to hear...

BTW ---- Will is THE MAN.  I owe you.

no biggy

i almost feel dumb for asking  [bang] but would a custom paint job mess with my warranty in any way ??? my gf wants to order the skins for her monster but at $850 bucks not including labor i suggested that she just has white pieces painted to the exact color she wants rather then paying that much for a few plastic pieces that are kind of close to the color she wants. any suggestions? i appreciate any input

If I'm not mistaken, the only way a part can actually violate the warranty is if the manufacturer can legitimately point to that part actually being the cause of any issue that might arise.  Now having said that, and in this current economic situation, it would not surprise me to see any and all manufacturers start re-looking how they address their warranties and being very particular what they will and will not honor. 

But I would imagine you would be safe with just a color change.

it might affect your paint warranty.  [cheeky]

as if there's such a thing! hah!

paint will not affect the warranty.

what DRKWNG said is correct.

and what teddy said is also correct, but funnier.

that's what I do!  [thumbsup]

thanks for your input. now i have one more quick question, is there a way to lower the 696 an inch or 2? i would feel much better if the gf could be flat footed when trying to touch the ground.

Platform boots?   ;D

get the seat foam cut down, there is a place near south seas that does a great job

ok cool, i think i am going to order one from ebay for 25buck and have that cut down to see how much it helps that way  i still have the original in good shape.

good idea
the upholstery shop is called king's
they do car stuff normally so bike seats are cake to them

Hey Will, I need to get the S scheduled for its 6000 mile deal.  Do you know off the top of your head when a good time would be?  Also, do you know if you guys have belts in stock?

well, belts are not replaced until the 12 k, but being that it is an 06, it would be a horrible idea.
ducati says they should be replace every 2 years regardless, but they are definitely are on the side of caution.

this week i am super booked i believe, next week i will be in NYC and i come back halfway into the following week.
so i would suggest calling to get on for then, as i will surely be playing catch up for a while.
thanks for your understanding in advance. [thumbsup]

Hey Will, bike's running great.  Thanks for going over it so well.

happy to do it

Long time reader....first time poster.....So I just happened to read the plastic tank forum and went outside to check my bike (2007 695D) and noticed that my tank is warped/expanded...Would you guys happen to know if SS covers this under the 5 year emissions warranty or not?

come on by and let us run it by ducati.
it is up to them and not south seas.
hope that helps.

Awesome!  Will take it down to SS on Saturday, should I make an appointment or just show up?  BTW thanks for your quick response!

no problem
just come down with your bike so shawn can see it and get all the info.

Will i was wondering if there are any down sides to removing the baffle plate (i think that is what they are called) on my stock mufflers.i read that  it will help reduce the heat under the seat a lil bit and it will also help the engine breath a bit better. plus it will also make the bike sound throatier. i know termis are the way to go but mods that cost money are on hold for a while. the arrows in the pic are pointing to what i am referring too in case baffles are not what they are called.  so any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks.


(http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/hades300zx/cans.jpg)

If those stock cans are anything like the ones from my old S2R (and I believe they are) then there is a lot more than just removing a plate.  My old cans had a "three chamber" gas routing system that had the exhaust gasses going back and forth through the cans at different directions.  You can core them out (do a search for exhaust coring), but you will need a drimel, a few hours, a couple of friends and several beers.

for enough beer, i'm willing to take a dremel to just about anything.

and, unlike others, I can cut a straight line  :D

it will sound louder,
if you remove the cats then that would lower the temp.

but as far as performance increase on a lambda system(closed loop) i doubt any better, probably worse.

the dp kit is all about the ecu, the pipes alone are only a small part on these new E3 bikes.

+1 on what Will said. You are better off just getting a slip on kit with the ECU. Termis are great. You could also run Arrows, Yoshimuras or Akros, all without the ECU and see how that goes. Won't be as good as with the DP ECU but would still improve things a small bit. No matter what, stock or not, the 848 has nothing on the 999 in terms of heat on your butt and right thigh.

yosh makes duc exhausts?

They did last year when I got the full system for the 750.

That was the hacksaw damnit!!  ;)


Or the Daytona.  That thing would roast your ass!!

But like Mac and Will stated, you will only get the noise if you only core the pipes.  It will sound better, but the ecu will still try to lean everything out, especially at lower rpms.  If I were you, I would go rob a bank (you look local enough, you will get away with it in this state) and buy a set of Zard slip ons and tune it up with Nemesis system.   [thumbsup]

Cmon now, I'd hate to send a fellow board member to the Federal slammer!!!   [leo]

LOL  Whatever!  You know the state of Hawaii would NEVER allow someone to actually go to jail.

You're right, the state wouldnt... [evil]

Speaking of exhausts...
Ever since we installed the termi slip-ons (with ECU) my bike smells rich...
Anyone got any thoughts?

cool beans

and the dremel  ;)

well i have the dremal, hours, and plenty of beer... but friends willing to drive to Makaha and help me destroy my stock cans are in short supply. i wonder if my plasma cutter would make the job any easier?

but then again


hurting the performance of the bike is the last thing i want to do even if it does roast my ass a bit less and sound really cool at the same time... what to do? what to do?

so ride out a bit toward civilization  ;)

plasma would be quick, but I imagine trying to clean up all the melty bits to make it look nice would be tricky

I think you may be missing a key point here, but maybe not.  The cans on the 848/1098/1198 aren't built like the aforementioned cans where the guys cut out the baffles with a hacksaw and dremel. There are catalytic converters at the exhaust inlet side and then baffles at the rear. Basically going after both items might net you a big mess that does nothing and may even look ugly as sin.  By the way, I haven't noticed any significant performance gains or running characteristic changes after having changed my pipes. It might be a tad freer flowing but the big change is the sound (noise, if you ask those hikers on the side of the road up on Tantalus  [evil]). You could run a set of aftermarket cans without changing the ECU and save the stock pipes for if and when you sell the bike. Then sell the aftermarket cans separately. I don't think hack jobs are worth it.

Of course it smells rich!  Look at all the money you spent on that stuff!

OUCH...
So that's the way we are playing today, huh? ;D

As if you would have expected any different.  ;)

ok after care full consideration to every ones input many hours of research online i have come to the conclusion that my 848 is just too nice of a bike to do any back yard hack jobs on. so
since i cant afford to buy a decent set of slip ons till well after the holidays i am just going to have to deal with the heat on my ass for the next 6 months. besides i am sure my neighbors will appreciate my bike being a bit quieter for as long as possible seeing as how i leave for work sometimes at 5 am.

it shouldn't be to rich, you have the semins ecu, which only allows basic reflashing, it still retains a semi closed loop so the bike still corrects using the o2 sensors.

give me a call if it really is a concern to you.

ok i know i said i wouldnt hack up my bike in the back yard, but i was wondering if i would hurt performance at all if all i did was remove this piece from the can. the cats would still be there and all of the chambers, but the bike would sound a bit deeper.

(http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/hades300zx/4bafflescutawayju6.jpg)

(http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/hades300zx/baffel-1.jpg)

what do you think?

It will sound a bit deeper but maybe not as much as you might imagine. Then again, it might get you exactly what you are looking for given your 0500 departure time.  The reason being the restrictive diameter of the inner piping. Granted you are removing the exhaust flow turn around, which helps a lot, but there is still the inner pipe. I can explain more later, with pics perhaps, and give you some dB measurements I made. Oh, you won't hurt the performance.

If you watch eBay you might be able to pick up some stock cans for cheap and work on those. That way you can always have your original cans just in case.

That, in effect, is how we cored the cans on my old S2R.  Removing that piece will deepen the sound a fair amount without making it silly loud.  Give it a shot and see what you think.  

One thing to note though, your cans will still be heavy as all hell.  One of the bigger advantages of getting the Termis, or any other aftermarket kit for that matter, is shedding the weight of the stock cans and lowering the bike's center of gravity.

I dropped off the fuel pump and a Rizoma Clip-On Bars Kit (thought about installing them myself and figured if I don't install them right I would eat $h!t...so I'll leave the install to the professionals)...now I can't wait to get the bike back! (I was told it might be out tomorrow?!?!?)

Also on an off topic question (which Teddy has already answered) how much would you guesstimate might be charged for fitting a set of wheels...with the rear wheel measuring 5.5" (instead of the 4.5" stock wheel)?

Thanks!

it is near the top of my rack, but we do have an employee holiday party tomorrow AM [roll] at my work. so after that, with a full stomach, i will get to work  [thumbsup]

and the wheel, will i have to cut spacers for it, or is it a kit?

SWEET!!  Tequila shots first thing in the morning?  Are you guys offering complimentary test rides as well?  I'll be there!  ;)

who said anything about tequila?

sign me up!

No, it is not a kit, pretty sure spacers are needed.  I know that the only things the wheels come with is 20mm&25mm bearings...

Will, I forgot to pick up the pump when I passed by would it be a problem if I pick it up Saturday?

Do you like reds, as in Cabernets?

yes, yes i do

no problem

stuff like that is just "time and materials", so it all depends on how long it takes.

btw, the clip ons came out nice.

 [moto] ^{giggling with excitement making motorcycle noises...}

Will ---- check your PM section.

Will,

Would either of these pumps work on my monster?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-08-MONSTER-S2R-1000-OEM-GAS-FUEL-PUMP-PUMPS_W0QQitemZ190357647144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c52332f28 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-08-MONSTER-S2R-1000-OEM-GAS-FUEL-PUMP-PUMPS_W0QQitemZ190357647144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c52332f28)

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-Ducati-Multistrada-1000-DS-S-Fuel-Pump-MINT_W0QQitemZ250509851441QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a538cfb31 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06-Ducati-Multistrada-1000-DS-S-Fuel-Pump-MINT_W0QQitemZ250509851441QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a538cfb31)

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Multistrada-620-fuel-pump-gas-pump-2006_W0QQitemZ260527020396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca89ed96c (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Multistrada-620-fuel-pump-gas-pump-2006_W0QQitemZ260527020396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca89ed96c)

I figure this might be faster than waiting until you guys hear from Ducati.

Let me know.

Thanks!

i'll check tomorrow and get back to ya

Will, you had already taken off before I could get down there today.  I left you something, and I think Arlen said he would put it in your roller-drawer.  Anyhow, hope you like it and MERRY Holiday Of Choice.   [thumbsup]

thanks man, happy holidays

s2r assemblies and 620' s will work, hope you get a good one.
let us know
happy holidays
-will

Will,

I ended up buying the S2R1000 fuel pump...(since it was the newest and less mileage one)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-08-MONSTER-S2R-1000-OEM-GAS-FUEL-PUMP-PUMPS_W0QQitemZ190357647144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c52332f28 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-08-MONSTER-S2R-1000-OEM-GAS-FUEL-PUMP-PUMPS_W0QQitemZ190357647144QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2c52332f28)

should be here hopefully by the end of this week, I put the fuel pump/flange I had ordered from you guys on hold just in case this pump doesn't work.  As it turns out the Ducati factory is on a month long vacation and my pump was going to take a lot longer than I was previously told.  So hopefully this will work and I can get the bike out sometime soon.  

Also bought some new brake/clutch reservoirs and was hoping you guys could install them...they should be here end of this week...

for clutch and brake
(http://www.monsterparts.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/CT025_large.jpg)

and for rear brake
(http://www.monsterparts.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/CT015_large.jpg)

Your bike has the coffin masters right?

Yes Sir!  Coffin style and fugly as all hell!  Don't tell me they will not fit!?!

Well, those are a one piece design.  The reservoir is permanently attached to the master cylinder if I am not mistaken...

Dang!  Now to see if I can switch the three reservoirs for something else...

yes, the pump...good
the brake and clutch stuff, nope, no worky,

let us know when you get the pump

Will,

Dropped off the pump and got a look at the bike...the clip-ons look fantastic!  Hopefully pump will fit and work and I can get the bike back soon.

Will,

Bike's running great so thanks!

no, no need to thank, thank you

yes, yes need to thank.  you thanked.

har har

 ;D

Aloha Will,

Bringing the S4RS in for safety check Friday and change the front rotors/pads to stop the jurging.  Dropped off new BrakeTech rotors with Shawn when I made the appointment.  The rub is there's a little caution note on the installation sheet that says the stock bolt shoulders may not fit the rotor hubs.  I want to go new bolts anyhoo so I'm hoping you could maybe check the fit before Friday so if there's a problem maybe it can be addressed before the appointment.

Mark

ok, i'll take a look tomorrow

see ya on fri

Will,

I have a DP Racing ECU (along with DP air filter) on the way, should be here maybe Saturday (more than likely early next week).  Do I need to schedule an appointment or can I just show up...meaning is it going to take longer than a few hours or will it take a few days to install?
It's a new ECU and has not been installed before...just in case that matters.

Thanks!

sounds great man
i suggest calling and scheduling an appointment, i just got done a project and have some stuff to catch up on. i look forward to it

I made an appointment for Monday at 4:30pm...I "installed" the air filter and the cut airbox lid that came with it (is that OK or should I also bring the stock lid?)...

The bike sounds awesome and hopefully I'll be able to wring it out this weekend...and once again thanks!

thank you

Will,

I finally have both wheels and will try to swing by SS on Saturday so you can take a look at them and see what is needed.

Thanks!

i won't be there sat, but mon-fri, i am there all day

swing by

hey will, i lust wanted to say thanks for getting the radiator on my 848 in so fast. i really enjoyed the short ride home and to work the next day.  i have a question now that my bike might be totaled by the insurance. will the single sided swing arm, brakes, and tires from my 848 bolt on to my monster 696? are there any other parts that i might wat to transfer over to the monster?  right now i am trying to decide if the bike is totaled do i want to buy it back from the insurance company.
thanks for your input.
 

did it get totaled?

nope i just found out yesterday that the check to repair it is in the mail. so hopefully it wont take too long for the parts to come in

ok, sounds good

I just wanted to say thanks for doing all the great work on my 848, i really missed her. and am feeling so much better now that i have her back. also i was wondering if you replaced the upper nose fairing too or did you just paint it? cause some scuff marks that used to be there are gone 8-)


and thank you for sorting out the monster for me as well i cant wait for the GF and I to go riding this weekend.

no problem, and i had those scuffs buffed out for ya [thumbsup]
ride safe
-will

Will,

I bought a Hayden 848 on Island back in July. I'm getting concerned as the gas tank signature has significantly faded. I'm sure they don't just have extra signed tanks laying around. Should I even bother brining into shop?

Tim

well, what we can do on our end is take some pictures and show ducati.
it will be up to them at that point.
that's what we can do.
come by when you can and shawn will take some pics.

Hell, just get a sharpie and trace over it every week or so.   ;D

You gotta like this guy. Always willing to lend a helping hand.   [roll]   ;D

and here i was thinking to just take off the tank and mail it to Nick and have him resign it, maybe add in "to my dearest friend, one of these days i will beat you" you know some thing along those lines

Will --  the 848 is in your hands now. I changed the oil & filter but forgot to bring my safety wire pliers down. I'll get that after I pick it up. I used Mobil 1 Race 4T 10-40 with a little less than a quart of Race 4T 10-50 that Ben gave me (formulated for a 675 Daytona) --- doesn't make the bike sound like a triple as Gene was kidding but the shift seemed instantly stiffer and clunked more. Like I said I reckon there's only about a half to 3/4 quart of the 10-50 in there and it seemed to be smoothing out a bit by the time I got to South Seas with it. If you think it's overly harsh then I'll change it again after you're done.

ok, i'm about half way done, i will try to see how it feels.
btw- just so ya know, i seen more than a few k+n oil filters fail on ducs.  but i guess it could just be a fluke.

Wow! Really?  I only used the K&N because you had to use one at it's first service. Then I liked them because I could safety wire it, not that I've ever had a problem with the Ducati filter coming loose. I'd actually prefer the stock factory filter so if you've seen problems with K&N then maybe I'll head back to Ducati.  Could be real soon too.  Thanks.

yeah, we used to have them as backup for when the oem ones were out. but sense then i have seen issues, so we stopped stocking them as far as i know.

sup will. thanks for your work today, man.

Thank you  [thumbsup]

Yeesh, that Will guy...  Always so long winded... 

;D

New bike on the way,....is that better?

only if you tell us its an 1198S  ;D
 

Sorry, not a 1198S

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo SP awesome official video.mp4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-10_0zAucU#normal)

Day'um Will, didn't know you could ride like that!... [thumbsup]

Congrats on the new bike.

'tis going to get right silly down there. 


[evil]

i hope so

Best thing is, you're going to save TONS of money on front tires...

Will, thanks for the tune-up and the informative summary upon my pick-up yesterday.  Hope you will get your toy soon and no more remorse once u r on it. 

hey Will, thanks for the tire change the other day.

Remorse?  Will?  Buyer's regret?

thanks guys

and the remorse isn't really remorse, i am just really cheap, i am actually super excited, i hope it comes in tomorrow

so Will... what do you have now?

i have a hypermotard 1100 evo sp on the way, the white one.
can't wait

Will,

I'm about to pull the trigger on a full leo vince titanium system and some OZ forged aluminum wheels.  I need new tires so I'll prolly pick those up as well.  Oh and I just hit 3k miles.... time for an oil change while she's in there I guess..... Any chance you can give me a labor estimate on the install??  Worse comes to worse me and Brandon can prolly do the leo system but the wheels/tires I'm not F'in with....

I already have a K&N filter installed and the Microtec ECU, which reminds me..... where's a good Dyno shop for a reasonable price??  I gotta get the thing tuned!

I also think I need my throttle bodies sync'd..... it really has a hard time running cold just after startup. 

Grats on the new bike btw!!!!  white is the only way to go.....

Jeremy

Dude, if you're dropping that dime, screw the OZs and go with BSTs. 

Says the guy that has been trying to get me to buy the OZs.   [laugh]

Only because Gloria won't let you drop that dime.  Think of all the hand bags you could buy her by going with the OZs.   ;D

Well.... I can get the OZ's from motowheels for $1800 for the SET..... BST.... $3500'ish... so nothx!  Tracking the thing on the Oahu 500 speedway does not require the BST wheels..... the OZ's are the best bang for the buck for me right now.

Now I just need to find a dyno shop that is not elbow deep in power commander ass and will tune my Microtec using my laptop and software.... I'm assuming they are similar..... mapping cells shouldn't be that much different.....

And it does require the OZs?  How much weight savings are you actually getting going from the forged Marchesinis on your bike to those? 

Will, did you get your Evo yet?  After you get a few miles on it I want to pick your brain on suspension settings. The 1100S I get to ride from time to time is way fun but gets a little nervous when turning at more than 60mph. Guess I could crank up the damping a bit more. Oh, and for sure the thing needs a steering damper even more so than the 848.

no, haven't got it yet. but i hope it comes on friday so i can set it up on sat.
during the week i have no time.

the forks are different than the s, but i am sure it would benefit from a ohlins kit.  But i will let you know when i get to messn' with them.  but it never hurts to change the fluid in a bike that works the forks so hard. on lots of dirt bikes changing the oil even after the first few rides always seems to be a big difference.

i agree on the damper, i was on a test ride the other day on a regular hym and it got a little squirlly. my honda 450 motard had 20mm (from 24's) clamps and a scotts on it and it never got like that.
i have a damper off something i think, i may just buy the mounts and give it a go if i can find it.

but any way, i have held back from buying anything yet, just got to get it first.
i am super excited.


-will

I have a base model 2009 1198..... so yeah, the OZ's are a significant upgrade over CAST wheels......

Hey Will...heard your Hyper SP is in, assembled and on the road...so how is it?... [moto]

it is great, bout to go out for breakfast on it with my wife, kim.

cool, enjoy!

Ah, sorry.  I was thinking you had the "S".

  [thumbsup]

Hope she likes wheelies.  :D

Hey Will,

Can I bring my bike over someday to have the maintenance required message reset?  I guess since I brought my bike in just a few miles before the 7.5K, it came on after it pass the mileage.  Should I make an appt or it is a quick thing?

Thank you,

Jing

super dooper fast, i will be there thurs fri and now saturdays.

I've got cam belts and a 2 year service coming up fast on the 848. Are you planning any vacations or schools soon where you'll be out of the shop for a while?

Awesome.  I will come by this Saturday.  Thanks.

see ya then jing

and

i am around, no vacations, no school, no life.

cheer up, you've got a new Duc... ;D

hey Will,
are the front and rear shocks on my 09 848 the same as the 848 evo? like the same part number?

good question, i don't know off hand.
i need to look in arco to find out, i will try to find time tomorrow.

hey all, new news.....

i can get ecus reflashed to fit aftermarket exhaust and intake options.

the shock is a different part number and didn't get a chance to find out about the forks yet.

thank you the rear shock is really what i was interested in.

The forks on the 848evo are the same from previous year 10/1198s, aren't they?

Why do I feel like my next mod has already been decided?!   [drink] 

Will, I just wanted to say thanks for the suspension adjustment on my red '09 1198...the setting is a tad stiff, but the front rides like a dream compared to the original setting I had!  I hope you like your new seat...thanks again for the great work (as usual).   [thumbsup]

Cheers,
Majdi
'09 1198

good to hear.

also i will be getting a full list of all the reflashes avail soon

super dooper custom maps are also avail for a little bit more

we also have some dp kits i ordered that are all open loop types, some of these below msrp.

the thing with dp stuff is warranty from ducati.

i am just glad we finally have options

-will

 [thumbsup]

Will, have you looked/read up much on TuneECU?  If so, what are your thoughts on it? 

http://www.tuneecu.com/ (http://www.tuneecu.com/)

what do you mean by fail? oil leaked around the seal? or filter was too restrictive and starved the engine from oil?

seen three k and n filters on ducatis stop filtering, like it all went past the relief.

and ben
haven't looked into that one, but i did see that rexxer will soon be able to get into other ecus soon. 

I was curious to get your take on it.  I've got the software on my laptop, and am waiting on a cable so I can hook it up to the SuperDuke.  Got a few maps set up already from people who have dyno tuned their bikes with very similar set-ups to what I have.  I know it's not a perfect solution, but we'll see where it gets me...

Will changed from Lurkingforyou to WillS ....................................  ;D Good on that ...... It goes way back ........... BTW, the 848 is running great!!!

thanks

and good to hear about your bike.

and also a while ago you asked me about hyper suspension, set the sag in the rear to 45mm. i did today, nice change

I assume rider on the bike from no weight on the bike?

no, unloaded completely to rider on w/gear

Got it.   [thumbsup]

well, we got a new ducati model at the shop.

One that makes you   [thumbsdown], [puke] or  [bang]?

i have to admit, it looks good from the side and it rides and handles better than any bike in that class.

but when i rolled by starbucks and i swear i felt it try to turn into the lot

Mine came stock with an automatic Starbucks locator.   [coffee]   [laugh]

Do we get test rides on the new one?

Only if you're buying...and you did mention awhile back that your arthritis was getting worse, so here ya go...;D

we won't have an unsold unit for alittle while yet

So in other words, "Coming Soon To A Starbucks Near You"...

hey Will, any idea when my 848 will be ridable again?

sorry i didn't get back to you earlier, i was without tech for a few days.  i found a missing screw and replaced it, hope all is well

yep i worked out really well. i was able to catch a ride to pick up the 848 and then use it to my appointment and home. no mass transit for me anymore [thumbsup]

and thank you for the excellent work. the tank looks beautiful.

oh and a side question ummm does the engine oil need to be drained when you check the valves? i did all the fluids and filters already with the only thing left to do is the valves and i want to have you do that. i just need to know i should order more oil and another oil filter.

No, oil doesn't have to be drained for that. But i actually just swapped the oil when i replaced your stator. 

Awesome. Thanks

Hi Will! Looks like I'll be stopping by this week....my rear break isn't working.  It made part of today commute very adventurous!  Luckily, the front break still worked.  :-(  

Cheers,
Majdi

ok see ya soon

The word is "brake".  Break is what you do when you're out having coffee or a smoke.  [laugh] [bang]

Or when you break your brakes.

You mean letting your brakes cool down after a hard run?... [roll]

That's what we do when we stop at the Manoa Valley lookout.   ;D

Or: "I was trying to fix it myself, and broke my brakes".   ;D

WILL!!! What are you doing replying to my post on Tuesday night....that's like your "friday" night on the eve of ur day off.  I dropped off the bike w/ Stephanie and Shawn today...so, Bella will be waiting for you in the morning! :-)  I also had Steph put in for an oil change, but if you think the oil still looks clean, I can hold off until later this summer...so, I'll defer to your judgment. 

Until then, I hope you enjoy your well deserved day off.  Thanks for the great work and amazing dedication to "our" community.

Cheers,
Majdi

no problem, she will back on the road as soon as possible.

Hey Will, I'm off the island until this wkend...any hopes of the parts arriving and bike being back on the road by this Sat? 

Did you get your ECU remapped yet?...how's it running?

Cheers,
Majdi

Rumor has it that Will either is on vacation this week, or will be going on vacation/training soon. I didn't pay real close attention when they told me my gas tank is in but that it'd be a while before it could be installed.

It's ok, Will deserves to take some time off and enjoy life.  He's always working his butt off when I stop by to chat. 

MadDuck- Any word on the next monthly ride? 

Cheers,
Majdi

Haven't heard a word yet. According to some sort of plan it is supposed to be this Sat. but a few folks are more interested in going back to the original second Sunday of each month. I can't make it this Sat., and Gene will also be gone. As far as I know nothing has changed but even Jose's participation on Saturdays has been spotty. Stay tuned.

can anyone say "Jing and Majdi?"... ;D

hey guys, been out for a couple of days pretty sick, will be back on thursday.
will get that master installed if the part is in, will check in the am.
and my bike is down for the moment, and wont be back running till i get back from my brothers wedding. still waiting on pipes back from coating and ecu aswell.

so i will be gone for a couple weeks, new york, phili, pittsburgh, then buffalo. so i hope nothing too horrible happens while i am away.

thanks

Doood!!  Let me know if you ever make your way through DC.  The beers are on me when you do.

Ha, I'm in DC right now!  

I'm sorry to hear your still sick, hope you get well soon!  Enjoy your time with the family, away from the shop, and we'll see you when you return.  Can't wait to see your bike when it's finished.  I'll prob take you up on your recommendation to flash the stock ECU to smooth out the fueling on the bottom end.

Coincidence or...  Are you stalking me?

How long are you in town for, and how long will you be here?  We're (the CAM crowd) are probably going to be meeting up this evening, in the Shirlington area of Arlington. Think you can make it out?  If so, we're discussing the evening here: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39409.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=39409.0)

I'm sorry I missed out on meet, but I ended up driving out to Ducpond, in Winchester, VA.  Nice shop, well stocked with Ducati apparel and bike accessories.  Crazy world, the guys there knew of Will and like the rest of us, had very kind things to say about him.

I'm headed down to Fredericksburg tomorrow, to visit the family, and will back on the rock by Sunday night.  How long are you in town for?

hey mj
master cyl not in yet, i will keep an eye out.

cool that you got a chance to go by there, lots of good people and shops on the east coast

I live here now.   :D

Did you talk to Donnie when you were out at DucPond?  They're a pretty good shop, but things have been slipping out there over the last year or so.  They've been super busy and haven't really had any real competition (with a good reputation that is), and seem to have gotten a wee bit complacent. 

I'm terrible with names, but everyone was helpful and courteous.  I even got to meet their H U G E German Shepherd that's a gentle giant.  Unfortunately, I didn't purchase anything there due to availability.  However, I did get a set of SIDI power gloves and Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires (30% off) to fly back as "check-in" luggage from Coleman Powersport (Falls Church...ask for Melissa)...I've never had positive dealings w/ their bike sales dept, but they have a GREAT staff in the parts dept.  I'm sorry we didn't get to link up, but let me know if you need anything from HI. 

Next project are the termis and ECU flash w/ the help of Will...after he recovers from his travels to the New England area!

ok mj, all ready to go

Thanks Will...I appreciate you fixing up my bike before your vacation off the rock.  Enjoy the time with the family...I've wasted this morning away, trying to recuperate from my flight back from the east coast...blah!  Looking forward to picking up the bike in a bit and ordering the termi's from the parts dept.

Cheers,
Majdi

The new style Termi's are SICK. Especially on an 1198!  [thumbsup]

Caught me off guard.  I'm ok now.  [cheeky]

I know!  Unfortunately, I realize the akra slip-ons are better made...but I love the way the new termi design looks on the bike.  Plus, it's my wife that fell in love w/ the way the new termis complete the bike...I'm only doing it for her   [moto]

That's sweet.

I do my best to be a good husband and do what pleases my wife....if it's Termi's she desires, damn it...that's what we'll do to my bike!

sorry, i have a hard time getting paint codes

Talked to a "paint guy" I know, and while he didn't have the code, he said that any decent paint shop should be able to match it with just a quick scan.

Hay Will,

I just installed a 2011 Bazzaz Fi control unit for the EVO SP 1100 with the O2 self mapping addition witch came with a harness to delete the stock o2 censor and was replaced by the one provide by Bazzaz.  After doing this i left the front o2 sensor intact. everything has been running GREAT! but now after about 100mi it is throwing the orange check engine light. everything is still running fine but I was wondering if I should of disconnected both 02sencors and just run the one hooked up through the aftermarket system?

Thanks
Jeff B.
2011 Red Hyper EVO SP 1100

P.S. and how do i get that light off? and how much is it gonna cost me? lol

WEIRD and i decide to wate an hr then take it out agen and as quick as the light came on ... now its off?

that kit came with provisions for both sensors, correct?

nope its suposto just work with one aftermarket and one stock. OR thats atleast what they gave me. but everything said 2011 evo sp 1100

well i did one on a streetfighter and it had two, one for each o2 sensor. so....
you wouldn't get a light at all if it was all right, so we know it ain't.  call them and make sure you have all of the kit.

Hiya Will,

Arlen says he has a new fuel tank for the 848 just waiting to be installed.  How much time do you need to do that? Do you need new seals for the pump assembly and the cap? I've got a steering damper mounting bracket attached to the ignition switch mounts. Does that need to come off to remove the tank? Thanks.

Mac

Takes about hour no new seals needed.  I leave the ign cover on so i think you can just leave the damper on.

Great! I talked to the folks at the Service Desk today & set up an appointment for next Sat. morning, weather permitting.  [thumbsup]

Will,

Thanks for mounting the pirelli tires on my bike...its much more stable in the corners.  Will you be able to join us during the next duc ride?

Cheers,
Majdi (aka MJ)!!!

that would be fun, but as of right now the bike is kinda apart.  i need to find time to work on it.

How's the new (project) bike coming along?  What are you working on now?...last we spoke, you were going to get the ECU flashed.

well, i was going to work on it tomorrow, but i have some life stuff to do.  life sometimes grows like weeds in the sidewalk of fun.  well the ecu got flashed, but was lost for a little while in the realm of ups.  pipe back from the coaters and other goodies like stacks and stuff in boxes ready to go on.  but for this day off, new hobby, buying a stand up board

Nice...did you get the pipes ceramic coated?  Which shop did you go through?  Let me know when you're paddle boarding around the neighborhood in Waikiki...beer or soda is on me. 

Majdi

Strong fuel smell emanating from the SF as of late..up until today it's been most noticeable when parked in my garage, but it was real strong when I was mounting the bike after lunch at the North Shore this afternoon.  Looked for a leak when I got home but found none, gonna ask Will to check it out tomorrow when I take the bike in for a new rear tire and a safety check...hope it's not what I think it is.

Will,

I'm shopping around for rearsets...from the 1x98/848 bikes you've seen, after a wreck, would you recommend folding or fixed pegs?  I didn't know how likely fixed pegs will cause the tabs to break from impact.  As usual, thanks for your sound counsel.  

You can almost bend those tabs from giving them a stern look. 

If you're wanting folding pegs, I'd say go/wait for the speedymoto units.  If you're ok with fixed, go for the Sato sets.

That's just me though...

satos are nice, but beware of the set that has the brake pedal in the same arrangement as stock, the sato pedal hits the faring...lame. so either get the type two's or don't use their pedal. if confused, come in and i will show you what i mean. also, ben is right, in the interest of less weight or just being idiots, ducati managed to make the most bendable rear set mounts, they bend with the folding pegs too. so keep full coverage.

Nice!  Thanks for the feedback on the mount tabs and pedal placement....which reminds me, my insurance bill is due next week :-)   

np

fyi everyone
we have the monster 1100 in now, i think its going outer island soon

If frame tabs are a problem then there is always this option......

http://www.speedymoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=04-0204&Category_Code=NP (http://www.speedymoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=04-0204&Category_Code=NP)

Thanks for the link...I don't want to think of the labor hour costs to strip down to the trellis to weld them on and rebuild the bike.  

Too bad the OEM tabs don't give you the option to adjust rearset placement.

Well, first off, don't crash.  [laugh] [laugh]

I don't think there is major strip down work to do the replacement work unless you want to powdercoat the whole frame afterwards. Regardless, most of this discussion is over an extremely minor point.  ;D

LOL...true, I just wanted to get Wills input on folding vs fixed pegs and I kept my rant going.   [drink]

right, well, i like folding pegs

i used to work at a place called acutronix and we made lots of billet stuff, mostly high end harley stuff.  i never dug on fixed pegs even on those forward controls, and for sport bikes bendy pegs = happy ankles.

He said bendy pegs...   [laugh]  Sorry, I'm still a 12 y/o at heart!

Changed out the air filter today as part of the 15k miles service and it reeks of gasoline... :o

Damn Gene!  You've got 15K miles on that thing already?   [thumbsup]

Yup, 14,623 miles to be exact...it's been a lot of fun, and I've learned a helluva lot following the likes of you, Mad Duck, et al...;D

Wish I could get you guys up here to hit some of the roads I've been riding over the last year.  You'd have an absolute blast!!

You love throwing salt into the wound don't you? ;D [evil] [roll]

He's already told us how disappointed he was to get back on our roads after his SoCal visit.

ok, noted. will look for anything funny going on.

and agreed, roads suck here

Salt in the wound? Not at all. Please remember that I've offered you a bike to ride any time you decided to head east. Best part is, I'll even be able to offer a bedroom soon too.    :D

I'm sure I'd be disappointed with the roads here as well, after a trip out to SOCAL. It would be nice to still have a year round riding season again.

Coould I be running excessively rich?... ???

Just a WAG but I think if it were running so rich that the air filter reeks then it'd be running bad and fouling spark plugs. Again, just a WAG.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing after posting that as the bike is actually running pretty good...I'll just let Will sort it out tomorrow... ;D

Aloha Will!  The termi box has 2x lambda sensor plugs...does that mean the ECU will run an open system, letting you trim the settings when you reset the TPS?  

I should be in bed, but I woke up for a glass of water and decided to remove the DB killers from the cans before I crashed back out!  

Mahalo,    [popcorn]
Majdi

yeah, sounds like that is an open loop kit.

when i reset the tps, i will adjust trim and air bleeds

Great, thanks.  Just removed the fairings and ram air tube...some of these spots require a midget's hands to get in there and undo the screws/bolts!

i keep a little person handy

Are you working with a "L" shaped allen wrench?

Calling Arlen a midget are you?   ;D

I was, but some of the areas were tight to work in...I recruited Teresa's hands to help me a couple of times.  I just finished installing the termi slip on kit...I'm naming today "Will Appreciation Day"...because he makes it too easy when we just drop off the bike and have everything magically done!  Now, I need to putt-putt over to SSC to get my TPS reset...if Will is able to fit me in on Saturday (ehm).

 [bow_down]

Ill try but it may be tight today

Hard way to go, but good experience.

Wiil, the Supreme Leader...thanks for getting my bike in and out the door today.  I'm glad the timing worked out for both of us.  The bike was a lot more fun, smooth and predictable through the twisties and much more tolerable  in traffic.  I hope you have a great 4th...let me know if you and the GF are in Waikiki this wkend...we live a block away from the Hilton.

 [beer]
Majdi

no problem, i was pretty surprised that that system was back to open loop.
i will let you know, but i may stay northish this weekend.

have a nice and safe holiday everyone

Happy 4th Will,

I was just going over the bike, lubing and checking tightness here & there. What's the normal or allowable play between the cush drives and the rear sprocket? There's a bit of lateral play.

Thanks......

sorry, i don't have a spec off the top of my head, but i have seen them get overly loose, usually aftermarket carriers though.  there is a certain amount of normal movement, so when you get a chance swing on by.

will!

question. is it possible to get a new red key for a bike?

With enough money, anything is possible. 

thank you, captain obvious.

Now we just need to negotiate your price   :-*

My point is this: do you not remember the ass pain that Rick went through with the immobilizer on his old 999?  Think red key needs dash needs ecu needs red key = $$$$$$$$$$

I remember...

ok well, its like this, no red key no problem. if all is good with everything else.
but...

if the dash dies then you need to re-intitialize it, which requires one red two black

so, if you need a red to replace a bad dash and no red key then you get a whole ign set which comes with red plus 2 black.  but... your ecu probably isn't virgin if it is stock or if was dp that got learned.  because on older 3 key bikes the ecu also got mated.  (not like that anymore)

so to get a red key is for this purpose only also, you cant add blacks without a red.

you can get ecus to get flashed to kill the whole immobilizer system. i would need to call the dude to find out how that affects replacing dash, i suppose it wouldn't look for the transponder at all, so i a new dash, if needed, would just skip the initialize part when first powered.

new bikes are different, and better when it comes to this

thanks will... bike in question is this one (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51270.msg941887)

going to look at it tomorrow. if I can get the VIN/plate, can you check to see if it's been worked on at SS?

Yep no prob

Thank you, thank you, thank you Will!!  Absolutely a spot on call. The rear drive has never, ever been so snug.

good to hear. nice talking with you today as well.

More kudos to Will...he had to "creatively" remove my stock clutch to install the EVR slipper.  I love the way it now shifts, both down and up!  Thanks again Will.

glad your happy.
still weird, first stuck stock hub and spacer i have seen.  but all is well that ends well

oh, those crazy italians....

so let's say my front turn signals were wired backwards... where the heck do they connect, sos I can switch them?

tried following the lines,but i got lost in the plastic down behind the beak.

or should this just come in for 'warranty work'?

Oops.  Come on in. I aswitch athem

is service open tomorrow?  wish I had seen this earlier, I would've gone in today  :-\

Behind the beak? .......... Sounds like someone has a HM.   ;D

somethin' like that  [bacon]

you come tomorrow, i afix


and by the way i will be back to mon thru friday for the next month, then not so amucha any day

then I shall see you tomorrow  [beer]

cool, see ya then teddy.

and on a more official note, I am leaving South Seas and Oahu for a new life on the Big Island.
I have truly enjoyed working with all of you and have found real friendships while here.  I hope to continue to serve as I may, but as of the end of September I will be no more at South Seas.  This is a life choice on my part and does not or should not reflect negatively on the shop, it is just that my future and my heart are on the BIg Island.

DAMN!! 

Good luck on the move Will!  I wish you all the best over there.

aww, man!  :'( 

 :(

BEST OF LUCK!!!  ------- Dang!  I guess more lives are about to change on new & interesting courses.  ;D  [popcorn]   Do they have anyone good down there at South Seas to take over for you?

You've been the best Will...especially the way you communicate and take a personal interest in helping us to make our Ducs right... [thumbsup]

thanks again, will! you rawk!

we shall all pray that you train your sith apprentice well (whoever they end up being)  ;D


:edit: I did think it was pretty funny how everyone seemed to know I was coming by because of that silly turn signal thing  [cheeky]

thanks guys again, and like i said, i will be there till september 30th.

so what you're sayin' is that the pressure's on me to get my break-in done in the next month-ish?  ;)

grats man! i wish you the best and hope that you are happy and successful with every thing that you do. and i for one know that my bike will miss you.

 [thumbsup] so sad to see you go will. you've been the best tech, always giving us updates and heads up on stuff. will be sad to see you go.

if you don't mind me asking, why are you moving to the BI? i grew up in Hauula, so i can see why you'd like it there. will you be working up there as well? i wonder what the BI motorcycle scene is like.

THANKS AGAIN

Wait, there is a Hauula on BI?  I live Hauula now, so I am confused.
I will be working in Kailua-Kona and the wife and I just have been in love with the idea of raising a family over there for years.  It will be nice to be able to afford land and I truly feel at home when ever I am in South Kona.  So i guess we are just following our hearts.

Bike scene, there are bikes, they break, I fix.  And I look forward to some long rides.

How  much cheaper is it to buy land on the BI?

crazy cheaper, do a search on aloha living
super cheap in puna, but we want to be in south kona

put it this way you can get five acres with house for less than 300k

F!!  Seriously?  How much more expensive is everything else? Everyday living things llike fuel, electricity and groceries?

Right^
Gas is at 4 at costco
It is not as bad as people say
It is harder to find a job and pay can be less. The big thing is that there isnt a military income beeing spent.  On oahu that is second biggest part of the economy, most people take it for granted.

so...  how do you feel about 14 tooth sprockets?

also, aftermarket slip-ons working with stock ECU?

14t sprockets are usually put on the superbikes, but i have put a few on monsters aswell.  they are fine.  the way i like to look at this kind of option is, do you feel like you wouldn't mind reving higher in top gear at your typical fastest speed (h3).  if that is acceptable, then go for it.

it is a cheap and reversible mod

ok, as for high flow exhaust with stock ecu.  when you ride next, listen for popping in the exhaust, it is there, when you go with a much more open setup, the bike will comp for it to the same mixture, around .6% co and those little pops will now be backfires, also it may stumble more and increase any herky jerky feeling. that is the super simple quick answer
swing by for the longer version with hand gesturing

i hope that helps teddy,  see how fast you get the bug again [evil]

the extra revs up top would bother me less than the excessive clutch use for low end... I don't remember it being a significant issue with the 620. but then, it had a rear sprocket like a dirtbike (47?)

I've noticed that it's starting to pop on decel now (300 miles). are y'all open tomorrow? I may need to swing by specifically for said hand gestures  :)

try the sprocket

and not open today/monday
it is one of our few holidays. see ya soon

at 400...

probably just wait for 1st service and toss a 14T on at the same time

blarg. gotta put those sliders on, too. must... find... torque wrench...


and damn this bug. damn damn damn it!  the more I'm on this bike, the more I like being on this bike.

Told ya so.   ;D  Wait until after you've have some fast runs over Tantalus.  [evil] [evil]

If you want, you are more than welcome to stop by my shop this coming Saturday and throw the sliders & 14T on.

dude, it's not just the potential hooligan/fun aspect of the thing... I'm imagining I will find a way to mount panniers to the thing so I can use it for general transport.

yesterday I had to run down to the store, and was sad because I had to take the cage

bike is headed your way thursday, will  [thumbsup]

hopefully the parts dept will happen to have 14 tooth sprockets in stock  ;D

okdokay, see ya then



and just to let all m796 and m1100 owners know, flipping the bars is a fun little mod

oh, in case I forget, either I or the bike has difficulty finding neutral... could that be a break-in thing? my clutch lever? normal?

ill see if it is normal for your bike, if not, i will fix it

muchas gracias!

Hey Will, did they find someone to take over for you yet?  Gee, with all this Saturday work I end up doing I almost think I should offer part time on Sats.   [laugh]

eddie is getting trained up at the shop and will getting his ducati "factory" training next month

Does in-house training include an introduction to the DMF forum?  :-)

that's a personal choice

How many years have you been working with Ducati Will? Just at South Seas or other places too? Are you going to be doing the same work down south? What's Eddie's background? Just curious.

Hey Will...thinking about a 39 tooth rear sprocket, what do you think?...will I need a new chain?...currently running a 14t on the front...

gene, i think that will be ok, fun for sure

rick, i worked on bimotas in PA at a yamaha, bimota, suzuki, triumph dealer before i moved out here so, that was my first taste of ducati professionally.  that was a little over 9 years ago.

i will be working at Kiser motorcycles as a manager, but i will be putting my hands on some bikes for sure as well.  i have been told i have a few ducs and bmws waiting for me. 

eddie has been working on bikes for at least 15 years. he is from nyc, and moved out here a couple of years ago.  he, like me, has worked in dealerships and private shops.  eddie is a very competent mechanic, and has a natural skill.  i have been trying to spend as much time with him as possible before i leave, and next month he will be in a class taught by Bruce Meyers, my OB1.  i will also be helping via the "phone a friend" lifeline.


on a separate note, i do regret not ever going for a ride with you guys before i sold the hyper.

Rick might be able to fix that for you.   ;D

I could.

Will congrats on your final day at SSD and thanks for the great support you provided the entire Ducati community on the island!  Do you have a firm departure date yet?

Cheers,
Majdi

thank all of you for being great customers and i hope to continue serving the bike community as good as i can.

i am thinking around the 13th.

thank you for being so fantabulous  [beer]

what's the 13th?

That's Will's projected date of moving to the big island.  He will be greatly missed by the local Ducati family.

bay cleared out,  i will be here if anyone has any questions. 

finished house renovation yesterday, leaving oahu today.

sorry never got time to go for a ride, but can't wait for the desmotropic group ride on big island.

thanks again everyone for everything

 [beer]

take care, will!

Good luck, hope everthing works out for you...and thanks again for all of your help... [thumbsup]

I hope things go smoothly with your move Will, and that you find everything that you're hoping for on the big island. Let us know how you're doing from time to time.

Will,  I'm sorry we never got together for a ride or a "Will Appreciation Luncheon."  I wish you and the family luck in your new adventure and chapter in life.  I'll let you know when I've visiting your 'hood later this year.

Cheers,
Majdi

Thanks for everything Will!  Good luck & stay in touch!

PM sent.

 [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

so looking at the DP/termi kits... is it the same ECU that comes with both setups? either 2-2 or 2-1 race

Different ecus. But better than stock.

took a one hourish early afternoon ride yesterday and stopped by SSD on the way home...no Will to chat with, not the same... :(

ah... damn shame the termi slip-on is only CF...

Will,

Unsure if you still lurk around here...I hope you and your family are settling in well on the big island. 

Much aloha,
Majdi (& Teresa)

hey,
things are good, been busy at Kiser trying to make it what i want it to be.
i am in some serious need of wheels, i shouldn't have sold all the bikes.  i can't wait to ride over here, so many miles of good roads, and so few cars.

hope all is well on oahu

good to hear, will  [thumbsup]

I bet the riding on the big island would be pretty damn cool. if only there was an easy way to get from island to island with my bike. *le sad*

You do need to get wheels.  We'll be staying at the Hilton Waikoloa from 11-17 Dec...I'm very tempted to have the bike crated and shipped over!  Is it worthwhile?  If I do, you need to magically acquire a Cucciolo!

you should, i think it is 90 round trip,

i will get a bike by then, i have to

Do you have a recommended shipping company?

I think that you are basically stuck with Young Bros. unless you want to pop for air freight.  The crating & shipping is much more than the way they regularly ship bikes but might be safer. Just sayin.........

is there any way to get the ECU on it's own? like if I wanted to get an aftermarket slip-on? or would flashing be my only option?

*which I am wary of, simply because of the warranty thing.

you can get the ecu only if you want but it will be expensive.
flashing is cheaper, but if that component fails, the resulting problem won't be covered, it doesn't void everything.

I know it won't void everything, just a concern over if it becomes the source of a problem

I sure do like how that 2-1 looks, though...


:edit: I fig'd keeping the cat wasn't a big deal, but I *need* new cans at the very least  [evil] [roll]

loose the cat if can, it's the lamest

I just fig'd, y'know... being kind to the environment and all that rot lol
that, and the full race means more money I don't have

for power and weight savings, I'd toss it like... like a cheap merlot

You should. To hell with the money issues. Or some such rot, as you say.

upgrade path isn't as easy when I'm still paying for the bike  :-\

stop paying for it

lol I'm workin' on that

PM sent.  ;)

... [popcorn]

 [coffee]

Settle down now and make sure you have a super big bag of popcorn 'cause you're sure going to need it.  Ain't nothin' big and sure isn't happening anytime soon..........

 [popcorn] [bacon]

so, this morning was interesting... turned on bike, let the lights go/wait for the boot-up... just before I hit the starter button, the headlight flicked off and the orange lights (CEL and fuel) on the dash flicked at me...

wtf?  ???

bike started fine, and started after work with no problem...

check ground at case, and battery terms

Maybe you waited too long to start the bike??  Dunno...

Every once in a while I will switch on the 848 and it will display the Check Engine Malfunction Indicator Light and won't crank over. I just cycle the key and then it has the proper/usual pre-start up sounds and lights and then just starts right up.

This doesn't phase me..... much .......The 999 used to do that once in a while too so it always brings back those weird immobilzer nightmares for a couple of seconds but then all is right with the world.... so far.......

I'll give it a lookie tomorrow

if it were an antenna problem, it wouldn't of started on that cycle, did you have to turn off/on then start? if so, maybe antenna. if you feel silly you can get it wet and see if it is worse.....or write it off for now and keep the ducati tow number in your phone

ground, batt cables are tight, nothing unusual looking there... I'll try and wait a tic before starting it today to see if it repeats
 ???


:edit: turn key to on, waited maybe 10 seconds after boot, hit start. bike starts, orange lights flashed.  turned it off, then back on and start after the boot, no orange lights.

got to work, turned bike off. tried both wait/no wait to start, no orange lights.

possibly relevant, but I also don't recall my headlight going off while starting the bike until this started happening. possible weak batt? or is this normal and I just haven't noticed until now because I'm looking for something wrong?

:edit2: thinking back over the past month-ish, I did have a couple of times where the bike would start/die, or be slow to turn over. fig'd they were isolated incidents, though.

I think headlight going out whilst running the starter motor is normal. You could get a load test done on the battery but if that sucker is any kind of low it won't even allow the starter relay to close and it usually isn't an intermittent problem. Ask Gene & I how we know.  [roll]

keep trying, i am sure you can break it

when it becomes more consistent bring it down to eddie

 ;D

Will
Thanks so much for referring me to Margo at Kats for me welding needs!!!
Very fast service 1.5 hours
Again many mahalos [thumbsup]

no problem, i look forward to seeing how it turned out

Me too.    [popcorn]

Has anyone heard from Will lately?  Curious how he's doing.

I think the last time I talked to him was about a year ago.   [roll]  All was good & well at that time.

hey,
doing good over here
bought 5 acres and built a house
and as far as work goes, i recently got promoted to GM at Kiser Motorcycles

hope all is well for ya'll

Livin' the dream...cool!... ;D

Good deal!  Glad to see you're doing well over there on the big island.

 [thumbsup]