Gobert23 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I can see this ending in a trip to a 'specialist', but was hoping that I'd be able to get things dialed in properly (or at least better) myself. I have a 1994 Ducati 916 Strada (so different subframe and swing-arm from most later models), that's been uprated with an Ohlins rear shock and Ohlins forks (FG94's if I remember correctly). Now, basic set-up was taken care of at the front by Maxton (service and set-up) and K-Tech at the rear (new spring rate and base setting). Having fitted these onto the bike though, things are 'okay' What I wanted to check was the ride height (since this is adjustable). Okay, I may be getting to the limits of my understanding, but I'd read that changes were made from the very early 916, to get the chain adjuster/hub right to the end of it's adjustment (to get a small increase in wheel-base/length) and compensating for this, in turn, but resetting the ride-height. So, adjusting the chain is dead easy (ish?) given the single-sided swing-arm (assuming that I don't run out of movement because of the number of links in the chain), but checking and setting the ride-height has me a little lost... Help-age please? Ta muchlies... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@W Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I can see this ending in a trip to a 'specialist', but was hoping that I'd be able to get things dialed in properly (or at least better) myself. I have a 1994 Ducati 916 Strada (so different subframe and swing-arm from most later models), that's been uprated with an Ohlins rear shock and Ohlins forks (FG94's if I remember correctly). Now, basic set-up was taken care of at the front by Maxton (service and set-up) and K-Tech at the rear (new spring rate and base setting). Having fitted these onto the bike though, things are 'okay' What I wanted to check was the ride height (since this is adjustable). Okay, I may be getting to the limits of my understanding, but I'd read that changes were made from the very early 916, to get the chain adjuster/hub right to the end of it's adjustment (to get a small increase in wheel-base/length) and compensating for this, in turn, but resetting the ride-height. So, adjusting the chain is dead easy (ish?) given the single-sided swing-arm (assuming that I don't run out of movement because of the number of links in the chain), but checking and setting the ride-height has me a little lost... Help-age please? Ta muchlies... G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@W Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 The biggest improvement you can make to 916 series Dukes is to get the handling set up to suit you. Broadly speaking I've got the hub at it furthest and lowest point, but you'll need a longer chain, the ride height jacked right up and the rake on the road setting. You really need a ride height tool to set it up accurately: some people find my bike nervous to ride, but thats the way I like 'em. It turns in lovely and is still really stable when its on its side but it doesn't slap (well, not that much but I run the damper on a light setting) Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert23 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Any ideas on where I can get a ride-height tool? Looks like Ducati no longer make/supply them(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@W Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Any ideas on where I can get a ride-height tool? Looks like Ducati no longer make/supply them(?) I'm using a mates which I believe is a copy of the genuine Ducati ride height tool: I've had a quick search on the Ducati Sporting Club site but can't find the guy who was making them. Have you tried JHP? If your anywhere near Cheshire your more than welcome to borrow it, but I'd can't send it up in the mail as it isn't mine to lend. Sorry mate. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparx55 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 The biggest improvement you can make to 916 series Dukes is to get the handling set up to suit you. Broadly speaking I've got the hub at it furthest and lowest point, but you'll need a longer chain, the ride height jacked right up and the rake on the road setting. You really need a ride height tool to set it up accurately: some people find my bike nervous to ride, but thats the way I like 'em. It turns in lovely and is still really stable when its on its side but it doesn't slap (well, not that much but I run the damper on a light setting) Mark Wow Mark, It sounds like you bought my old 2001 748R , complete with .925 fork sprigs, 66N spring vaguely rememer 427 ride height, ........................ oh , my pre Honda days Mark Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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