This winter I’d like to have a look under the fairings and tank and the air filters, I used to do all the work on my blades but will be the first time on a Ducati and this panigale. Can I assume it’ll be as straight forward as my blade even though the tank was a pita to get the fuel line off. Anything I should be extra careful with or any tips and specific tools I should buy/need would be much appreciated.
Not as straightforward. Depending on the specific Pani there is a sequence of bolts (including “hidden” ones on some models) that need removing. YouTube is pretty good for this. I also find it best not to tighten bolts on reassembly until all are seated in their threads. Gives you a little wiggle room. Make sure correct bolts fit correct holes. Keep track as you remove them. Oil filter is easy, just take your time winding the cover off. Half a turn each side to walk the cover off without stressing it. Use a small hook to remove the old filter. Put the cover back exactly orientated as before. Obviously lots of photos as you go to ensure things go back as they should. Working inside frame/airbox is pretty tight. Impact wrench useful/essential for removing rear wheel and hub. As is a suitable torque wrench (min 230 nm). Chain adjusting c spanner is essential. Do not over torque rear hub pinch bolts. Maintenance manuals are generally available online foc depending on model. Many items are generic between bikes.
Not as easy as Jap bikes to work on but not too bad on the whole, just make sure you have the tiniest set of Allen keys for undoing the bolts.
Thank you gents much appreciated, I’ll look up specific tools and have a go, got to get stuck in at some point
I have pdfs of both the 1299 and 1199s if you need them. And slides illustrating removal of fairing. Message me if necessary.
Are they not equipped with threaded M8 holes in the filter cover? M6 bolts hold it in place but remove the M6s and then screw in an M8, it can’t go into the M6 threaded hole in the crankcase so, as they’re turned, they lift the oil filter cover away from the crankcase. That being said, I did have an early Pani which didn’t have threaded M8 holes. It had the holes but they weren’t threaded. They are now. Makes it easier for the next service.
Aha, I get what you mean now. I initially thought you meant to twist the cover 1/2 turn one way then 1/2 turn the other way.
