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On 3/8/2022 at 3:03 PM, lpawelek said:

Great job, could send the photo how did you connect with the right handguard. Left is quite visible :). Thanks in advance

Hi, sorry for the late reply but I've sold the Tracer and not following the forum closely.

I haven't got any better pics of the handguards but it was just a matter of fabricating the appropriate brackets (in lenght and bents) and trimming a bit the edge of the RH handuard with a dremel as it was hiting the brake fluid reservoir.

I did make 3d print brackets for better looks but they broke after some miles (maybe vibrations) so I stuck with the metal ones until I sold the bike.

Oh, man!

That's a seriously big number, I thought I had problems finding US13-14. Maybe contacting the manufacturers directly and ask for a special order? Where are you located?

Nice!
Did the shock come correctly preloaded or you had to adjust it manually? I see you removed the tank too, you found it difficult to install it without removing it?

I have my suspension parts still in the box, I'm debating whether do it myself (shock only, forks will go to the shop either way) or have the local shop do the whole work for me.

If you can scan it, post it here and I'll try to fix it!

For my 2015 MT09 Tracer, I found that stock rear shock (the recalled unit) is OK for my weight (110kg) regarding spring rate. It's the front that seems undersprung. Personally I have set rear preload at 6 and front at almost full and I got the sag I wanted,  in my opinion it's the hydralics that give a harsh and bumpy at times ride.

I ride solo and without  luggage.

1 hour ago, dazzler24 said:

And to complete the GIVI TN2122 install mentioned in my previous post.....

As per other comments elswhere it was a bit of a PITA to install but I'm happy with how these look overall.

I wanted something that didn't 'overwhelm' the sides of the machine and I think these do just that while providing the level of protection that I wanted.

Now, what highway pegs do I get...??

Nice!

Quick question, what rider's footpegs did you fit on your bike. The ones I got don't fit that nice, the hole is a bit of center resulting in wierd angles of the footpegs.

I believe that the newer handlebars would fit without problems or modifications.

That said, Rizoma bars are always nice!

I have seen gen1 Tracer with the gen2 handlebars.  Why wouldn't they fit after all?

13 minutes ago, keithu said:

The specs on the Ducati website claim 6.5L / 100km, which works out to about 36mpg US. So the 22L tank gives a max range of about 210 miles / 338 km. I guess it's a good thing the fuel tank is as big as it is; I'd definitely have to add aux fuel to this thing. 

There are reviews that claim almost 8lt/100km (average).

https://youtu.be/-acJgdf4JJk

After many years, I'm genuinely impressed with a new bike launch. Amazing specs, first reports show that it's the real deal. I wish I could afford one. 

Some would be disappointed with the fuel economy though...

I have also bought and installed a set of cheap rubber pegs, bought them locally (as the other 2 sets I ordered from eBay took almost 2 months to arrive only to discover I messed up, both were for passenger pegs).

I have noticed since that over 6K rpm the pegs vibrate quite uncomfortably (didn't notice that with stock pegs) and they also have a weirg lean angle ( a bit downwards which is good as they provide a better lean angle). Anyone else has these problems or is it a bad copy?

Did a bit of commuting😁

Bump on this thread as I did a cleaning on my calipers only to discover some of the derbiss on the pistons was actually smth like corrosion. I did my best to clean as much as I could but there were some small patches left...Applied some red rubber grease and left it like that for a future check. Good thing is that the corrosion marks were high on the pistons some hopefully no damage to the sealing o rings.

My question is, as price for new pistons+orings isn't cheap, what calipers are compatible to our bikes? I read R1M calipers are a nice upgrade, I also imagine that any brembo caliper with 108mm mounting bolt distance fitted in japanese bike ( ie GSXRs) would also fit but with spacers. R1M ones need spacers if I don't fit bigger brake disks?

I think you should first try different brake pads or SS brake lines. IMO the Brembo GP4S are an overkill for our bikes.

As I ride more my 2015 Tracer, I can also say that the gearbox is clunky or at least clunkier than other bikes I had before. Not a major problem for me but I still try to get used to the notchy clutch! I can't start from stop smoothly, I'm constantly trying to find the correct balance between throttle and clutch and gear changes are a bit "sloppy" too, I find it smoother to do clutchless changes....

I have the updated clutch cable and I'm certain clutch tension is as manual states. 

A small ride, finally, to Sounion. Weather is still great here!

On 8/11/2020 at 12:51 AM, koth442 said:

I went with an eBay special made from the finest chinesium money can buy. The brake lever is fine. The clutch lever leaves some to be desired but overall it's perfectly rideable. 

I bought a pair for the same shop😁

Honestly, quality of the materials is very good. They were fitted without problems, I could use some more adjustability (first 4 positions are too close to the grip) and one thing that I don't like is that my fingers hit the point where the lever is adjusted in and out, I would preferred a non adjustable lever if I were to buy a set again.

I guess money were cut from R&D😆, can't complain for 25€.

Merry Xmas to everyone!

I don't know if that counts but I'm about to do some nice upgrades to my bike😀

I also stripped the front to get some better cleaning and address some fitment issues in the side fairings.

12 hours ago, texscottyd said:

An unexpectedly-nice day means I’m going riding!   And once again, the Mille quietly asks me when I stopped loving it...   

The Aprilia V2 hold a special place in my heart! Incredible bikes for what were designed and for the amount of money they can be bought!

Had a Caponord 1000, a Gen1 Tuono, a gen2 RSVR Factory that I tranformed into a Tuono and a Finally a gen1 Tuono again but with all the racing parts. I feel I going to get one again in the future!

Finally finished my handguards!

Just a thought:

I noticed you had your beak fitted with the spacers. Many "beakers" (myself included) fit the nose without them, beak touching the lower part of the front fairing. Maybe that small gap between beak and nose fairing creates some weird aerodynamics?

Disclaimer: I haven't tested my bike with the beak yet😁

I see that the pictured bike is the Gen1 Tracer, which stopped being produced almost 3 years ago. 

That SuperDuke GT is a dream! I really like the sport/touring combination of that bike, I hope you enjoy it!

US owners have problems due to limited experienced mechanics and long distances between them.

I live in Athens, Greece so I had a few mechanics to choose from. You are right, by value I meant in the used market, I generally don't buy new bikes (except once, the Aprilia Caponord 1000 back in 2002).

1 hour ago, Salish900 said:

So great to read a thread like this of people loving their bike and doing cool things. Given our proximity, I'm going to have to see @betoney on the road sometime! I'm still new on my Tracer having just passed 1,000 miles but I'll add that one of favorite things about the bike is that it is a PLATFORM I can do so much with. With the engine as a solid and wonderful base, and the frame geometry fitting me so well, I can then modify and farkle and tweak like @betoney has done to my hearts content. 

Having just moved away from my Aprilia and back to a Yamaha, the whole part of never being left on the side of the road is more important than you may realize if it hasn't happened to you! Yikes. 

 

 

Hey, did you write at Apriliaforum?

I had 4 Aprilias, really good bikes, excellent value and mostly reliable. They need some attention though and a dedicated mechanic.