2018 Panigale V4S Suspension Eval (TRAILER)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- (TRAILER) full video here: davemosstuning...
Dave evaluates the showroom suspension setup of the new 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S. While the hydraulics are adjusted electronically, the preload remains manual. He suggests settings for 3 weight categories in both dynamic and fixed modes. He also examines how the bike fits him. Finally, we toss in The Editor's Rant.
My next bike! Panigale V4
Dave Is the extra money worth going to the S model over the base V4 ?
I ride 50%track & 50%street
I Love DUCATI.
I had to check my brake lever and it does not hit the fairing. It does sit a tad higher than clutch lever, but ever so slightly. I think something is off on this particular bike as brake lever should not be touching the fairing. Cheers
I have found it in a couple of other V4's so this would be an inconsistency at the Factory production line.
thats what happens when you use a C Spanner the wrong way round :-)
S K the funny thing - this is the correct way for Ohlins spanner
I Thought for a moment you might be right, maybe they developed this one for the American market :-) I do see the C Spanner has a locating post on the handle side but the Hook on the end definitely faces in towards the intended turning force, the hook should locate and pull the ring around - thats not to say you can't use it both ways, just this way uses more knuckle skin :-)
thanks for posting this! made me subscribe to the yearly! awesome work!
I notice the spring part number stock is for 160-180lb/95n mm. Only reason I saw this was because after watching this video I went to look for a spring and my local dealer said the stock spring is rated for 160-180lb looking at the part number. I’m 160lb thats why I’m confused what spring to get now. Any advice? Thanks!
Evaluation of what you have is the first most important step. Set static and rider sag correctly when the shock is hot and see how much rear shock travel you are using. If you are using 70% of travel at your pace on your roads, the OEm spring is fine. If you are suing less than 50% or more than 90% you need a different spring.
I had to subscribe after this. You raise some very valid points particularly about the rear and it’s factory preload. My 166 lb ass was getting kicked enough. I could never understand why factory setting couldn’t be a bit more balanced for some imaginary average rider.
That is something we always need to address immediately with a new bike of any brand with a tape measure and a willingness to set static and rider sag even before the first ride. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you start workig on your bike to make it right for you!
WTF was that engineer bit at the end?
Dave Williams, editor, replying here. Sorry for the confusion. My trailer edit is obviously inadequate. That's just me whining about how some basic engineering and design elements could be so clumsy in the modern age. Some designer/engineer had to make a purposeful decision(s), then management had to review it and approve prototyping, then a test rider(s) had to evaluate it and certify it, then engineering and management had to review it, again, and finally approve it for production. All of those people are highly educated and handsomely paid, yet they royally missed the mark on some very basic, very fundamental elements on their flagship bike. Are those flaws deal breakers? No, just WTF's, given the caliber of people designing and engineering the stuff. Is it the most kick arse bike to date? Arguably yes. But why does the brake lever hit the fairing? How can they screw that up?!
Williams, again. And it's not just Ducati. Take the FZ-10 as a Japanese example. It's built for long rides... except for the seat. It's soooo bad it makes all other stock seats in the industry feel like plush sofas. Why? How many educated wizards of smart had to consciously approve that epic flaw? That's my overall gripe.
some idiot at ducati made the levers non adjustable , there is a peg in the handlebar so no rotating the brake or clutch lever up or down - thanks ducati must be the same idiot that is designing the mirrors!
@@jimpanzer07 There is play in the bar itself. Loosen the bar, rotate up or down, tighten bar.
Already sold the bike, a little too hot to handle!
V4 okay for tall riders??
Yes with the optional seat that is much thicker.
@@catalystreactionsbw what about 6'4 man?
@@mos5917 With the tall seat, you will be fine once you set angles for bars, levers and shifter. I have two clients at that height with V4 bikes who are very comfortable.
@@catalystreactionsbw thank you man!
I am 5'5 can I touch both legs?
If you change the rear spring to a sfoter rate and then lower shock ride height and change fork position, it is possible that you may be able to get the ball of both feet on the ground.
@@catalystreactionsbw thank you
What does that 4 year degree comment even mean? That 4 years is too little for an engineer? or that it's useless?
Minimum commitment to a base of knowledge.