So to all and the ones quoted here- and who don't appreciate a Diva Yes, It would seem I am the only one with this problem and being this is the first type of problem that I've experienced on a brand new bike,, And since the dealership where I purchased the bike from and Ducati themselves basically told me to F%&K myself. I know I'm on my own and have been researching other possibilities to rule out that would cause this issue- that I may not be able to resolve on my own- I've been saying to the dealership from the beginning that theres a balance issue with the bike and to also check the rear but was refused further help... because they apparently ate the cost of the front tire that they replaced??? I am working with another dealer where I took the bike in for 1st service they were the ones who noted the odd amount of weights on my rear wheel, they couldn't do anything at that time since they were fully booked, I left it as, I'll schedule to check the rear and do the 2nd service in the spring. I would of done it sooner but being that they're 75 or so miles away and constantly being fully booked on weekends and can't schedule during the week coz ya know that 9-5 thing gets in the way...Just not easy for me to take time off. -Some even say stop being a bitch and take it a tire specialist, well there's not much within a 20 mile radius of me and the 2 that I visited does not have the provisions to check my type of wheel, it was also suggested to go to a local Firestone, well I did (Mavis tires) but they refused, what am I to do? put my gun to their heads? -Others may say stop being a pussy and do it yourself, well to the pussy branders, I say read my post #48, I'd love to this on my own but re-tooling myself to do such task isn't cheap. + it's dead cold out there for my arthritic beat up old ass, Regardless whether I do decide to re-tool or let the dealer 75 miles away do it, it will need to be in the spring. BTW- the below is from reply #48 With all the input from the forum, it would seem it narrows down to this.... My current residence doesn't have a garage like my previous house, so I sold all my "shop tools" or else this would of been tackled already. -So for the time being I guess I'm just getting reassurance from others here that this has to be the problem because you know.... if it's not, I can't imagine how it would be handled moving forward with the non existent support from the manufacturer.....where does that leave me? "Lemon law" which I have in my state, but will I get support from that since the symptom doesn't show until way above legal speed limits? So for now I'll stop posting since it upsets a few.. No... see above Thought this worked like IG, ya know like, more views more likes kinda thing See above If it's bothering you, don't know why you waited so long? and stop commenting but guess deep down inside you enjoyed it
I was wondering where this had got to. @Leo167 don't worry about it mate. There’s a few on here in the same position, busy lives, lots going on and the bike becomes a second priority. At this time of year I’d be the same, sling it in the garage and worry about it when the temperatures pick up. Without rereading the thread, I can’t remember if you ever involved Ducati Italy on this. It might be worth dropping them a line, just as a marker if nothing else.
Not strictly true. That's an over simplification of balancing. Thin discs can be statically balanced by placing a single weight on the light side of the disc, and are then also dynamically balanced. Long shafts may need two weights at either end of the shaft, most likely opposite each other to dynamically balance them. A single weight will only statically balance them. Traditionally motorcycle wheels have been treated as thin discs, but car wheels which are wider are treated as a long shaft. A Multistrada rear wheel is quite a wide profile so it may be that the guy doing the balaincing has treated it as a long shaft and calculated for putting the weight in different positions on either side of the rim. That said, I'd probably have the balance checked, as that is the easiest thing to start with.
Not judging the actual items that you find shocking, but it's definitely not "a Ducati thing", it's a mankind thing sadly. Commiserations Leo, i hope you get to the bottom of this, wherever the cause lies. After skimming the thread, not sure if you've done this, but i would be booking a test drive of a near-as-can-be identical bike just to compare notes - not sure how sparse your dealerships are. What you do during the test drive i won't commit to comment on here, but i think it could help with your thinking and way forward on this.
He’s returned it to his purchasing point for a resolution without satisfaction, he then tried another Multi at a secondary dealer that didn’t exhibit the same characteristics. It appears he can’t self check the item as he has no tools having disposed of them and has no spare time to book the bike in during weekdays and the dealer hasn’t slots on a Saturday to inspect the bike. Maybe he could convince a dealer to swap a rear wheel from another bike just to rule out. It appears that this won’t be happening until the weather improves enough that given the opportunity he can get the bike into a dealer.
Most bikes that run 190's are usually 6" just like the Pikes... I've always just statically balanced the zero offset wheels from double sided arms and worked out just fine. So you mean to say that the single sided arm wheels should be dynamically balanced because of the huge offset like an automobile?
Bingo...on the summary...... Thank you When the purchasing point refused to devote more troubleshooting time to check the rear balance... I suggested to swap it with another full wheel / tire assembly from another bike.... they looked at me like deer looking into headlights... and started pulling all sorts of excuses, first one was they didn't have another Pikes Peak, I suggested how about one of the several SFV4's sitting in the bay or the couple of those 1200 Monsters, I'm 99.9999% sure it's the same rear assembly, they kept feeding excuses as to why the idea wouldn't work, at this point I had to walk away.. honestly I was ready to do something stupid, glad I walked, although venting would of been therapeutic...lol
No I only went to Ducati North America,, but wouldn't that be the same as contacting Ducati Italy? or does Ducati North America likes to use "whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" and never report something like this to Italy?
Not answering on behalf of G.L. but (you are probably aware) you are getting into a slightly controversial area, that could run and run but basically, nothing to do with the single-sided swingarm bit, as that's a separate area for consideration, you should definitely be getting your rear wheel* at the very least, dynamically balanced particularly in this case (just my opinion). It shouldn't even enter the realms of a should I/shouldn't I argument, because even if you personally only think there's a shred of evidence to support this, then why not get it done anyway? Another route that might not be 100% successful would be to borrow a fellow owner's wheel/tyre off the same vehicle. I know you have previously said you don't want to get you hands dirty, and so might rule this 2nd option out, but in lieu of finding a supportive dealer, it is another avenue worth thinking about maybe? * not discussing front tyre yet.
Ducati US will be a separate entity, a com-any in its own right. And you’d imagine, ultimately answerable to the big boys in Italy. I can’t remember the exact thread, but someone mentioned involving Italy with good results. Got to be worth an email.
Front tire was replaced by the dealer where the bike was purchased which took care of 1 part of a 2 part complaint that was submitted simultaneously. The new tire addressed the slow speed wiggle, unfortunately did not address the hi speed vibration and was dismissed when I asked to take a look at the rear. To understand correctly, the rear should be dynamically balanced? regardless if it's a single or double sided arm? honestly confused because I've only static balanced on past bikes when I was tooled up and was always successful. even on my 13 Pikes and 14 Diavel and I think the rear wheel on the Diavel was even wider (I think) you're right this topic can be never ending. "I didn't want to get hands dirty" was only because I'm not equipped to perform the task nor have a comfy heated garage to do it in anymore, However both the dealer and Ducati of North America is making sure that I do get my hands dirty....lol. I did ask the dealer to swap a rear wheel / tire assembly as a test but again dismissed. There's a couple of "Real Ducati" guys by me with compatible wheels, but I doubt they'd be willing to do this test. Just going to stick with the plan with going back to the second dealer in the spring where I brought the bike for it's first service, they seem they would be more entertaining and willing to help finding the answer.
just to confirm :-yes, get your rear wheel and tyre assembly dynamically balanced.. if you disagree, then no need to reply to this post, I fully understand.
Thanks, I'm open to all suggestions, and don't disagree, it's just something I've never tried (well, actually can't do). nor did any MC specific tire shop that I've dealt with in the past.
