Evening Has anyone had their suspension set for their weight by an expert/pro? And if so would you recommend where you had it done? Im not really sure where to start with the fancy stuff on the 2020 S that i have. I dont get much in the way of feedback at the moment. Tried the modes set for just the rider, not fiddled with preload etc as quickly get lost with all that. Could it be the trail tires?
Really tough with the electronic stuff. Still can measure things for preload but that’s about as far as you can go probably. Rest is own feeling rather than ‘standard set up for road’ of normal suspension
Maybe start with some of the suggestions in this thread? It made a big difference to mine. https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threa...d-the-handling-comfort-and-rideability.84972/
I contacted someone, they said they couldn't do anything with my 1200 Enduro (Skyhook) so I've been twiddling with the settings on my own. Adding some preload to the forks made a vast difference to the handling for me, it was set at zero when I got it second hand.
Stick the suspension into Fixed Mode as opposed to Dynamic. You then have “clickers” just like standard suspension with IIRC c30 clicks to play with.
Add front preload, I weigh 85kg and now have 5 1/2 turns vs the 1/2 turn it came with. Vast improvement and the default settings for the various load and riding style modes now work far better. Front end feel has improved due to the extra preload which has generally made everything else work properly. At least that's the perception. I'm sure it could be improved further but I'm happy with it now.
Dynamic has limited range adjustment. Fixed has much more tune-ability. Dynamic is a greater compromise (given all suspension is a compromise of sorts).
Edit. My experience is on a Pani V4s not a Multi. I therefore have probably been talking bollocks. But not if you have a v4S - then I speak the truth.
Dynamic is programmed to work in a limited range for a reason. If if you go outside and then apply but how can it work?! Stay in the mode you use for a multi
I’ve sent you a PM. The forks preload is manually adjustable with a socket on the right fork leg. The rear preload is adjustable electronically via the dash. See the thread that has been linked above. In that thread there is a chart showing settings, once you see that it all becomes much simpler. Weigh yourself with all your gear and get in touch with me. My number is on the PM.
It seems rather counter intuitive to spend money buying a bike with adaptive suspension and then riding it in manual!
Is it really that bad? Perhaps there's an underlying mechanical problem? I had a new 848 Evo in 2012 and couldn't believe how bad the stock Ducati setup was. I'm not a fast rider by any standard but had big problems as the front felt too soft and the rear too hard, resulting in a bucking bronco style ride on the rough northeast B roads. Eventually fitted an Ohlins to the rear with a lighter spring and had both ends re-valved by an excellent company in York called Reactive, resulting in a lovely balanced but firm ride. I then sold the 848 and bought a Multi 950S this year and love the suspension straight 'out of the box' set on sport. It feels balanced, supple and firm, just like the 848 did after significant investment.
The 1200’s and 1260’s are ridiculously badly set as factory standard in my opinion. Once set for your weight they are different bikes. It’s a set up thing and most likely not mechanical, although not impossible. I can’t say for the 950 but it’s worth a go setting it. You can always put it back how it was. Having set up my 1200 s it’s chalk and cheese.
