Maybe I am wrong about the brake pads. I assumed they were worn just by visual inspection; they looked very, very thin to me. Maybe they are thin to being with. I also thought it was odd that they were looking so worn. The previous own said he never raced it. He was an older gentleman so I do not feel as if he was lying to me. I am probably just wrong on how worn the pads are.
I purchased a Moto D stand.
MOTO-D "Pro-Series" S/S Rear Swingarm Stand
It's a little cheaper than the pitbull. You can check around for tools but you'll likely need special sockets for the front and rear axles, hook wrench and torx to adjust the chain, and perhaps an oil filter socket. And probably a powered impact driver. I found the tool kit on ebay as well as the front sprocket. I purchased a plug in impact wrench at Lowes and upgraded some sockets and torx at Harbor Freight. You might have the common tools but I didn't.
Since the maintenance minder is on, you'll either have to go to a dealer to turn it off or back date the calendar on the dashboard display after you change the oil.
I have no idea if changing the gearing will affect top end but my guess is that it might. I think the bike will hit 150 which is fast enough for me. But the power change is noticeable, the gearbox ratios are close, so despite a little long in first and lower gears, 6th gear is tight and not an "overdrive".
So far a brakes go, this bike has the best brakes I've ever encountered. I use HH pads on all my other bikes. Someone posted here that Ducati uses a softer compound (I have no personal knowledge) than HH. Since I like these brakes, I'd do a little research.
I'd for sure put a charging port on the battery. Once you've taken the fairing off, you'll know why.
Thanks! Ill do some research on the sockets and hook wrench. I have plenty of torx and impact drivers and oil filter sockets. I always like having the right tools for my toys.
Could you link me to the sprocket you purchased? 150mph is more than enough for me. I rather have a more responsive bike. I rarely hit those high speeds anyway.
Yikes, pretty much all the dealers in my area are closed. Does the bike have a obd2 type port that the dealer uses to reset. I’m sure if that’s the case there has to be a cable on ebay and the software around here somewhere?
Maybe I will go ahead and order oem pads instead of the HH, I will also do some research on the brakes.
There is already a charging port on the battery. The shorai battery takes a different charger with a different port, So I have to swap it out anyway.
Usually I like to know what I am working will. I want to take the bike apart anyway just to see where what is. It’s a good time to change the battery so I wont have to do it again later.
Thank you for your input!
I don't think anyone mentioned it, but you have to get a dealer to cancel the service indicator. PITA! And, they can't do it until it starts to flash. So the fact that it's flashing doesn't necessarily mean that the service wasn't done. But better to be safe and change the oil and filter. BTW, despite what the manual says, the service counter triggers at the Km service interval. Take the bike in at 9,000 mls and the service indicator won't have triggered. You'll then have to take it back a few hundred mls later if you want it reset.
I too have a hard time seeing how the previous owner got through brake pads that quickly, unless he dragged them all the time. I live in the mountains, trail brake, and I'm still on my first set at 20,000 mls.
Tires will probably need replacing soon. Lot's of suggestions on this site. I found Dunlop RoadSmart 3's are perfect for the way I ride this bike. I average 6,500 mls a set.... no idea how folks make these last 10k on FJ1300's. I must be having way too much fun.
My chain was shot at 10k. But replacement EK shows little sign of wear at 20k. I didn't replace sprockets as the rear was $250. Thought I'd go 2 chains per sprocket change. But have since sourced a replacement from Italy, at under $100 for both.
Valve services are EXPENSIVE. Mine was nearly $2 k. Fortunately, I have a service contract that should cover me through the second one at 37,000 mls.
Best thing to do with this bike is ride it. I'm sure that a 2017 with only 4,500 mls is feeling very neglected. Enjoy!
Does the dealer use a obd2 type connector and software to reset the reminder? The closest dealer open from me is about 1.5 hours and they are PACKED! I am sure with the right software and cable it can be easily done at home. I looked and saw ebay has plenty of 4 pin obd2 adaptors and software for other Ducati bikes, although non of the listings mention the supersport. I wonder if the supersport has the same type cable?
Ill take a picture of the pads while they are on the bike tonight and you guys can tell me if I am crazy or not.
Could you please link me to the chain and sprockets you purchased.
I wish I could put that much mileage on the bike, but I just don’t see happening. I maybe get to ride once a week. I look forward to riding it every day. I am sure it does feel neglected. At least I can give it some love by washing it weekly. (soap for matt paint is EXPENSIVE (sad face). Once I receive the led lights next week, I can do some riding at night. I tried it the other night and even with high beam on, I couldn’t see a thing
On my last bike (zx636) I baked the headlights open and retrofitted morimoto projectors with hids. That was the best mod I did on the bike, riding at night was clear as day without blinding others on the road. I am kind of skeptical to do the same for the Ducati at the moment. Will give the led lights a try first.
Luckily I am far away from the valve service, but 2k is pricy. I guess that’s why we have Italian stallions and not KIA’s version of a motorcycle lol.