[Introduction] Noob Q&A

[DucVixenReturns]

Sounds like you have learned a valuable lesson here.  It is usually worth the $$ to have an attorney when you are getting hit with that many charges.  You could have come out in far less trouble and with less $$ out of pocket.

[junior varsity]

i call ahead when i'm going to buy a bike and get insurance on the spot

[xRANDOx]

So over on the general forum I hear everyone bragging about how loud their bikes are. My monster has termis and it sounds good but it's not anywhere close to what I would call loud. It could be loud I just might not know what "loud" is for a motorcycle as I'm used to a Big block 454 with open headers loud. And my room mates YZF-600 with D&D Exhaust is obnoxiously loud. I don't want my bike to sound obnoxious maybe just a bit louder. Any ideas?

[junior varsity]

D&D pipes are crazy loud.

Not sure this is what you would want to be concerned with currently...given your legal maladies.


But, a person could open the airbox if not already done, and disassemble pipes to remove baffling.

[xRANDOx]

I run open headers on my blazer and haven't had any problem with the 5-0. But It'd probably be smart to wait until my probation is over.

[LYD]

i Run D&D's and yes they are loud!!!  I love 'em

[TresGatos]

Termis sound great, but I have yet to hear Alans
pipes

[Cher]

They're loud.  The other "half" of Little Yellow Duck is BLQ (Big Loud Quack)

[Duc L'Smart]

BLQ (Big Loud Quack)

 

[caffeinejunkee]

They're loud.  The other "half" of Little Yellow Duck is BLQ (Big Loud Quack)

Nothing like hearing them in-person:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21858840@N03/5104160738/#secret678e1be778in/set-72157625090162845/

[xRANDOx]

Hey guys, I'm about to do my first maintenance on the bike. Gonna change the oil. Just wondering if there is anyway to get the two crush washers I need from anywhere other than a ducati dealrship... I'm not near any down here in College station which really stinks. Also can I just pick up oil/oil filter at an auto store or will I have to go to a motorcycle dealership? I'm also gonna have to by the 10mm hex head and all the other goodies. Any and all help is appreciated.

P.S. I did watch the video on changing oil and I've seen a video on how to get the oil screen out... Any thoughts on cleaning the screen with out the use of brake or carb cleaner?

[junior varsity]

You can call the dealership and they'll mail it to you. I'm sure Jordan or Marty at AMS will have no problems putting those two crush washers in an envelope and sticking a stamp on it.

The drain plug crush washer for shallow sumps (big drain plug) is 22032083A. the other is 8525...damn. i forgot the rest.

the oil filter from K&N is KN153 - available from any powersports dealer though most do not stock it, takes a day or so to get it in. the ducati part is just as easily mailed to you in college station (takes 1 day even using UPS Ground) to receive it. The Ducati part # is 44440034A or 44440035A (same thing)

advantage to K&N is the nut on the bottom. its not fool proof though, i think it is a marginal advantage. price is about the same, i think its maybe a dollar or three cheaper.

You can use either brake or carb cleaner on the oil screen. Just don't stick it back in dripping of carb/brake cleaner - i usually just pull it to inspect, brush any shavings off and shove it back in.

while you are poking around on the motor, look for leaks at the crankcase breather.


don't put anything but moto-specific synthetic oil in your duc. 15/50 or 20/50 is great. Mobil1 v-twin is fine, motul is good, etc. you can get this from your local powersports dealer.

[xRANDOx]

Sweet deal thanks for the informative post.

[junior varsity]

22032055A is the drain screen washer.


EDIT: whoops... superceded to 78710091A

[xRANDOx]

noticed today that on the ride to work that if i let the clutch out ANY at all and I mean like barely a hair it will start to roll the bike forward. also shifting has gotten rougher. Almost as if the clutch isn't engaging unless its pulled COMPLETELY back. Could this be the clutch going out or something that could be adjusted?