New 2013! Suggestions?

ediehl · Dec 21, 2015

Yesterday I drove 9 hours to pick up a white 2013 Hyper with only 2200 miles. Garage kept, great condition. Today I rode over Paris Mountain! I had previously taken a long test-ride on a newer model, probably 2015, and I loved it. My new bike, however, has a couple quirks that I would have noticed on my prior test ride, but didn't. The first is an abruptly engaging clutch (which I think I recall reading about). Aggravating, but I can probably get used to it. Maybe the brand of engine oil might make a difference? The rear brake pedal depresses way too far, but I think I can adjust that. I really enjoy the engine's character, except for the snatchy on/off throttle sensitivity; I really hope I can get that sorted out. I'm running some Techron injector cleaner through a tank of mostly fresh fuel, with the thought that the bike probably sat around too much and maybe gotten a little gummed up. But aside from that, I'm wondering if maybe Ducati got their injection better sorted out in later model years? If so, I wonder if I could get my ECU reflashed with the latest mapping?

I'm open to any suggestions, or pointers to helpful Hyper websites. I'd also like to get a shop manual; is the local Ducati shop the only option for that?

On a positive note; This AM I scuffed most of the embarrassing chicken strips off the tires /;-)

monocog007 · Dec 21, 2015

For the clutch: Adjust and lube the cable. The adjuster is down by the frame, just follow the cable.
For the rear brake: Bleed it. Mine was also really soft and spongy. I flushed it with new fluid, and it firmed the pedal up a bunch.
For the throttle response: Nothing here to do, assuming you want to stay stock. These bikes run very lean from the factory. There seems to be awesome feedback around here about the rapidbike evo kits for fixing this issue, but they're $500+.

Also, Ducati does not offer a hard copy of the manual. There's a digital copy floating around the web that was copied from the dealer software.

They are lovely bikes, when they're working well. Pray that most of the kinks have been ironed out of yours, and ride the wheels off it!

Devinjc · Dec 21, 2015

Protip: 276 up Ceasar's Head.

peoples1234 · Dec 21, 2015

Only other thing I would add about the throttle is ensure that the recall/service action has been done and the throttle has been replaced. Being a 2013, there is a good chance that it is affected and the throttle before was horrible. The throttle after is better, but not perfect...

procomphys · Dec 22, 2015

peoples1234 said:
Only other thing I would add about the throttle is ensure that the recall/service action has been done and the throttle has been replaced. Being a 2013, there is a good chance that it is affected and the throttle before was horrible. The throttle after is better, but not perfect...

i second that, throttle response is smoother even on the sport mode after the throttle replacement but knowing it is Ducati, I might just as well live with it.

ediehl · Dec 22, 2015

'New' Hyper

Thanks much. My local shop is Touring Sport in Greenville, SC. After I get the title/registration changed over to my name, I'll go in and see what they have to say. No ECU remapping?

zippy49 · Dec 23, 2015

Congrats on your new/used bike. I will point out (again) that there are no NHTSA recalls on these bikes, only some upgrades that Ducati has offered. There was an ECU reflash or two early on, and a rubber seal was added to the top steering head bearing. Ducati sent out letters to owners for those. Make sure with the dealer that they have been done. No such letter has been issued for the throttle (at least to me), and I'm just fine with mine as delivered. YMMV.

I would suggest you fix the forks, there are threads about that here. They come with way too soft springs and too much preload. That was the best thing I've done to my '13. The clutch, well, it is grabby compared to most but I've managed to get used to it. I can make a pretty quick start now, just took practice.

Here's where I got my manuals: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ducati-Hype...ash=item2c99ea9158:g:tPoAAOSwPgxVMQkK&vxp=mtr

appliance821 · Dec 23, 2015

Get the throttle checked - there was a bad batch and they can read the parts numbers at the dealer. If it's on the list it will fail - relatively softly - but you will be going slowly.

I believe the steering head bearing was missing a seal - if it wasn't an official recall it's total negligence - get it checked.

zippy49 · Dec 24, 2015

National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Recalls are reserved for ...excuse me... safety issues. They are initiated by the NHTSA when there is a history of accidents and someone gets hurt. Like, say, Takata airbags. The steering head seal is not one of these. I actually know something about recalls, having worked on a few during my career as an engineer. We did perform upgrades, when safety was not in question. Funny thing was that we got more units fixed, percentage-wise, with the latter.

Appliance, I wonder why you still have a bike you seem to hate on so much.

And with that, I wish all a happy holiday. May your dreams be answered!

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