Sure, but I get all that in my old cars with my iPhone.
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OK, let me put it this way. I spent a good part of my life driving 10-25 year old cars. Either the Mrs hand-me-down, a good deal found, or a fun project (1976 BMW 2002 with mods). At retirement I decided I want the heated power seats, the AWD, the sunroof for effortless comfortable miles. When you find those features in a lightly used car the Info system is part of the package. Those systems (Ford for me) are pretty useful in my case.
My opinion is that electronic fuel injection and electronic ignition was a huge leap forward. Going from a 1981 BMW with a carburetted M10 straight 4 to a 1986 BMW 320i with a Bosch L-Jetronic equipped M20 straight 6 was like entering a new world. After some years with a Chevy S10 (!), my next Beemer was a 2003 E46 with a N42 straight 4 (16V, dohc, variable cam timing, variable intake valve lift). And ABS+ stability control (DSC). Another revelation. That car sure handled beautifully, was great on snow and ice despite being RWD. And had really good fuel economy.
Truth to be told, I had a lot more problems with that carburetted 81, than the two injected++++ Beemers.
But the one I really would like to have now, is no doubt an E30 3-series with a straight 6. Those small sohc 6 cyl Engines really sounded and ran beautifully.
Truth to be told, I had a lot more problems with that carburetted 81, than the two injected++++ Beemers.
But the one I really would like to have now, is no doubt an E30 3-series with a straight 6. Those small sohc 6 cyl Engines really sounded and ran beautifully.
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Here in Europe are companies that can do things
Depending on current situation . But I believe that if you have one working " Legit " key.
It is a simpler routine. Otherwise it could be used by thieves.
there exists routines making other keys
I have done it for a Honda 2000 Fireblade H.I.S.S
It was a Polish firm and he got a picture off the key -- the one I had ..It was worn but it was the right one.
Sent me 2 new cut keys a special wire. instruction How to do it. Did it myself
Dont know much aout failure rate especially for other brands but it solved it for me.
https://motorcyclekey.co.uk/motorcycle-key-programming/
ebay have blank Ducati keys doing a search ducati blank key
I do beleive they do ECU s also if necessary
Depending on current situation . But I believe that if you have one working " Legit " key.
It is a simpler routine. Otherwise it could be used by thieves.
there exists routines making other keys
I have done it for a Honda 2000 Fireblade H.I.S.S
It was a Polish firm and he got a picture off the key -- the one I had ..It was worn but it was the right one.
Sent me 2 new cut keys a special wire. instruction How to do it. Did it myself
Dont know much aout failure rate especially for other brands but it solved it for me.
https://motorcyclekey.co.uk/motorcycle-key-programming/
ebay have blank Ducati keys doing a search ducati blank key
I do beleive they do ECU s also if necessary
Interesting. I’ll have a look at that. Local guys say they can “clone” my key and make a non Ducati key. I asked if there was risk of the primary key damage or problems that may arise with the ecu and nobody could guarantee this. That’s why I chickened out and went the expensive OEM route.
If I could buy a new 1960 something Ford Falcon or Chevy II to get from place to place, that’s what I would do. I don’t even want and automatic transmission. The only new vehicle I ever bought was my XS650. I expect to die without any change to that fact.
My daily driver for 11 years (in Atlanta traffic) was a 1965 Mustang. It was as modern as I could make it with SEFI, a T5, AC, and a modern interior and stereo. It never let me down and I had a job where there was no excuse for not being there.
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Love it... I met a guy who morphed a Datsun 280Z fuel injection system with O2 sensors and computer into his daily driver '65 Corvair. Factory level installation was very cool.
Beautiful Mustang. I had a '66 g cyl automatic the same color in high school. Mine wasn't the show winner that yours was. You drove a T-5 in Atlanta traffic? You must have a really good left knee.
I’m doing a good job of that without the old car.With 3 on the tree..... (let your hair grow again
As there’s little else to do,I’ve been reading up on the Ducati. Apparently Ducati cheaped out on the suspension when they designed and built the entry level Scrambler. Word is I will be looking for a rear shock soon (due to a harsh ride) and for the front end, springs and cartridges. I get it about the rear shock but what I learned today was quite surprising. To save costs, in the front, Ducati put springs in each fork tube but only put a damping valve in the right fork. Surprised me but my friend said it’s not uncommon. To improve the front fork performance, one buys new springs. Then you’d think a couple if cartridges but no, only one to replace the factory one. Apparently if you want two cartridges, you need to machine the left fork tube at a cost of $1000++. Looking forward, I think I’ll be riding a bumpy ride for a while. If I love everything else about the bike and decide to keep it, I may invest in suspension upgrades. Looks like the Ducati could be a money pit even before I start riding it. Lol.
Like your friend said, it is not that uncommon that the fork legs have different internals. Some 80/90s vintage high end Marzocchi forks had rebound valving in one leg, and compression in the other. On a modern USD design, the fork and triples are a lot more rigid than the skinny 70s forks. So spending money on modifying the Scrambler fork to make it "symmetrical" seems unnecessary to me. Also keep in mind that the Scrambler is a very lightweight bike, so loads are moderate. I would ride the Scrambler for a while before worrying too much. I bet it will handle a LOT better than a stock XS.
As the Scrambler is popular among beginners, including women, the rear shock may well be on the soft side for most guys.
I guess you could entertain yourself with measuring unladen and laden sag, and tweaking the spring preload over the winter, and take it from there
As the Scrambler is popular among beginners, including women, the rear shock may well be on the soft side for most guys.
I guess you could entertain yourself with measuring unladen and laden sag, and tweaking the spring preload over the winter, and take it from there
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Bosco - glad you are mostly liking your Ducati. I wasnt joking in Post #14 when I said the rear suspension may well have been a solid link. It cost me a bomb for Ohlins in the rear and 2 Andreani cartridges in the front and the machining on one of the forks. I didnt think it through because both of those components are aimed/designed/lean towards track performance - so I spent $2500 and ended up with a track quality suspension (read stiff) albiet with some compliance (any would be more that fuck all). Fortunatley the guy who did all the work (he's highly regarded here in Adelaide) dismantled everything and removed shims etc and eventually got it all working with a nice balance of compliance and performance. Of course, some of what I paid for was now laying on his garage floor. If I was to do it again I would go for a less sport/track orientated suspension that should result in more compliance and a bonus would be less expensive. Just my opinion - the Ohlins and Andreanis are overkill for such a light bike. I have always been dissapointed and puzzled why so many people dont have all the keys, pin numbers and codes when they sell their bike. In the old days (when you owned say a Monster S4RS) you had no option but to get a new dash and ecu if you lost your master key so you hung onto the red key (master key), 2 black keys, code card, and imobiliser pin like you life depended on it. Now days appently its easy to get a key cloned.
Regards Ray.
Regards Ray.
Thx @arcticXS, yes I will set the sag on the rear once I get my shock back in. You’re absolutely right I need to ride it a while before I decide to spend money on the suspension. I ride like a granny most of the time, 99% on paved roads so the need to upgrade suspension will hopefully be a lower priority. Regarding the fork internals - it’s new for me, I didn’t realize that bikes were made like that. Fingers crossed that we’ll have an early spring! Thx for your comments!
Appreciate your advice and comments too @LTGTR. It’s always great to hear from those that have already been there and done that on the same bike as mine. I’ll try to keep my wallet zipped up until I’ve got so seat time in. Trouble is, in the winter there’s less to do so one spends their time reading about other peoples experiences and puts thoughts in your mind about mods that may not be necessary. Interesting that many comments read from Scrambler owners appear to be people that bought the early generation bikes - 2015/16? Apparently Ducati tweaked the suspension in ‘19 so perhaps I won’t be as bad off as anticipated.
When I bought the bike and asked about the second key, I thought no biggie, I’ll just spend a few dollars and have one made. i never thought it would be as complicated or expensive as it’s turning out to be. That will be water under the bridge in the springtime when I get the new key and ecu flashed. The guy that cut the key for me claimed he had the knowledge to hack into the ecu to retrieve a lost pin if needed. Fortunately I don’t need that service. He mentioned it was $1000 to retrieve the pin (cheaper than $3K+ for a new ecu I guess).
I need to start working on my beetle and stop dreaming about riding season! Thx again to all.
Appreciate your advice and comments too @LTGTR. It’s always great to hear from those that have already been there and done that on the same bike as mine. I’ll try to keep my wallet zipped up until I’ve got so seat time in. Trouble is, in the winter there’s less to do so one spends their time reading about other peoples experiences and puts thoughts in your mind about mods that may not be necessary. Interesting that many comments read from Scrambler owners appear to be people that bought the early generation bikes - 2015/16? Apparently Ducati tweaked the suspension in ‘19 so perhaps I won’t be as bad off as anticipated.
When I bought the bike and asked about the second key, I thought no biggie, I’ll just spend a few dollars and have one made. i never thought it would be as complicated or expensive as it’s turning out to be. That will be water under the bridge in the springtime when I get the new key and ecu flashed. The guy that cut the key for me claimed he had the knowledge to hack into the ecu to retrieve a lost pin if needed. Fortunately I don’t need that service. He mentioned it was $1000 to retrieve the pin (cheaper than $3K+ for a new ecu I guess).
I need to start working on my beetle and stop dreaming about riding season! Thx again to all.
Gee, I didn't know Ducati had been bought by Harley!!
No, that would require adding 50 kg of lead to any Ducati, just to get that HD feel
Yeah, seems there's a growing number of areas of life where you do business with a corporation and they more or less seem to think from then on they have you by the short & curlies and expect you to keep on spending & spending.
Yeah, and I say that as a Harley owner!No, that would require adding 50 kg of lead to any Ducati, just to get that HD feel
