899 Panigale 899 Mods???

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by Danxr46, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. Hi guys hope all well!

    As above just wondering what mods are good for this bike non subjective wise but also what have you done to yours?

    I’ve just picked my bike up a week ago and love the bike so far.

    Came with a great spec as follows:

    Termignoni titanium exhaust
    Carbon heel plates
    Carbon hugger
    Carbon shock protector
    Carbon R&G tank protectors
    Evotech tail tidy
    Evotech fork protectors & paddock bobbins
    Ducati comfort seat
    Throttle spacer kit
    Black anodised tank quick filler cap
    Smoked screen....

    If there any other things you can think of let me know..... I’m planning on upgrading the foot pegs but not decided on 959 etc standard or the rizoma Ducati official ones.
    Many thanks

    Dan

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  3. Carbon/forged alloy wheels. Carbon tank/subframe for starters. :upyeah:
    1199 rear swingarm also possible.
     
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  4. Light weight wheels.
     
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  5. Already a nicely specced bike - congrats and welcome to the clan! :)

    From Lincoln I see so you are local to me!

    Most of the mods so far - Termi being the exception are mainly cosmetic.

    What are your plans for the bike?

    You can get a lot of pleasure in personalising the bike and putting your own stamp on it but if you are looking to improve handling then there’s fairly standard list.

    • As the other guys have said wheels! The stock wheels are cheap and heavy - especially the rear!
    • The stock rear shock has come under a fair bit of criticism so that’s next - get the right setup for your weight and the handling is fantastic - I have slightly increased the rear ride height and dropped the front and it sharpened up the steering nicely without upsetting the balance.
    • You have already spotted the pegs are way too slippery - adjustable rearsets will help you fit the bike better and give more grip and ground clearance.
    • Brakes benefit from regular bleeding and decent dot 4 fluid - change more often than the manual says if you are using heavily. Stock pads aren’t great!
    • The forks are good as long as you are in the average weight range and aren’t pushing them to race pace.

    This thread covers my track build so probably not what you are looked to do but this is what I did to my 959.

    https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/so-my-track-bike-is-just-about-finished.78844/
     
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  6. Had one, if I would buy another one, the first thing I would change is the brakes.
     
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  7. This was my 899
    A few magnesium parts sets the bike off..Clutch case and headlight stay
    M50 calipers
    SSSA conversion
    Lightweight wheels
    Few bits of carbon
    A lick of paint
    Ohlins TTx rear shock
    Renthal chain, sprockets and carrier
    Termi’s and map


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    #8 Andy800, Aug 30, 2020
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  8. local to me too.
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  9. Agree with @Andy800 re magnesium bits. Scour the net and you can pick up mag cylinder head covers, deep sump and r/h/s engine case for fair money. Waiting on next service then my mag stuff is going on. :upyeah:
     
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  10. Swap out the slippy foot pegs also
     
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  11. #12 able duc, Aug 30, 2020
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  12. Hi
    Do you work at cons by any chance?
     
  13. Hi
    Where abouts are you located pal?

    im in two minds no track orientation but tasteful upgrades which it has plenty.

    only thing I’m confused about is how the owner manual supposed to be wrong with regards front preload as if go clockwise fully open it says that’s H or higher so winding out more for track as per book lowers it so more rider weight on front etc.
     
  14. How often are the brake bleeds you talking of and my weight is around 85/6
     
  15. maybe :)
     
  16. Ex OC BBMF any bells?
     
  17. im an engineer on bbmf currently. not THE pilot smithy.
     
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  18. Smithy formerly of RAF Coltishall who once owned a yellow 748 by any chance?
     
  19. Small world...
     
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