I was just like you before I got this bike, I watched every video that came out on this bike trying to figure out if it was going to be the correct fit for what I was looking for. It totally exceeded my expectation , this bike is amazing. Thank you for commenting.
Like the little tool you created to quickly check for 2.8" and putting the torque settings and socket size also very cool. However, never use a torque wrench to loosen anything: it'll ruin the torque wrench. Good video.
Thank you for watching and commenting. True about the torque wrench, I learned something new. It’s something I covered on my last video Q&A part 1. Some of the guys on one of the Ducati forum told me about that. Thank you, ride safe.
Hey! I hope things are OK with you; you haven't posted in a long time. I'm posting this to thank you for this video - I performed my first chain adjustment on my Hyper. It has 7,088 miles. I followed your instructions to the letter. I really appreciate your taking tohe time to create a concise tutorial. Cheers.
Thank you, everything is good. I just don’t have time to be making videos since my work hours changed. I am actually selling the bike because I need to get another car since mine went down. Life takes its turns. Who knows, I may end up with another one in a couple of years. If you know anyone interested let me know.
@@myhypermotard8351 Thanks for the rapid reply, and I'm bummed that you're selling the bike. I recently joined a group called The Moto Social; they meet all over the states and Canada. I went to one for the first time and it was better than I expected; a couple of hundred bikes. I'm going to one next Tuesday. I'll mention it to people there. ~miles? They can also view it on your YT page.
A gold chain on that bike would look amazing! I want this bike so much... Since I got my XT660X I just want to ride motorcycles with this kind of style and handling.
Pedro DVC Gold chain would look awesome, good idea. When this one is looking bad I’ll definitely do that👍🏻. This thing handles great, makes you want to go crazy sometimes though.. Thank you for commenting.
Rear wheel should be rotated and chain checked again at more than one location. Also not a bad idea to go for a small ride and recheck. The premarked box is a good idea
Hey Roberto, you are absolutely correct on this. I feel bad that I didn't add that to the video. I check it more than once. In fact , that day I rolled the bike back into the garage and checked it again and it was right on the mark. I guess between the video and trying to get the idea across on the importance of just checking the chain, I forgot to mention this. Robert , thank you , hopefully people watching read this and add it to the process. Thank you very much for commenting. I do appreciate the fact that comments like yours just add to the well being of our fellow ridders. This video was mostly intended for riders that never check the chain nor do they think it is important. Again thank you for commenting..
I know this is an old video but wouldn't putting the bike on a center stand like a pit bull stand have the same effect as leaving it on the side stand? The weight of the bike is still on the wheel rather than being on the tire it's on the axle. Plus it makes for improved visibility on the chain adjustment.
The thing with tire load and bringing it backwards doesn’t make sense to me : what this suggests is the swing arm pivot is non uniform on rotation ? And with load rear tire moves back ? That’s odd , and if I think about while riding compression moving up/down perhaps a lot, this would , by this logic, suggest that load on chain changes . That shouldn’t be the case, the swing arm moves up/down without making your wheeel base shorter / longer ( I mean I never seen or heard if this; maybe interesting design ) so the chain tension shouldn’t be affected by your bike on / off the ground . Otherwise , each time you pick up a fat pillion for ride on bumpy road you would need to adjust the chain or it would snap on a good ride .
Ditto to the various torque wrench comments! As to chain tension varying with swing arm movement, the issue is not whether the wheel moves or wheelbase changes, although one could argue these. The issue in play is the change in distance from the center of the countershaft to the center of the rear axle with swingarm movement. This occurs because the swingarm pivot point is not concentric with the countershaft (very few bikes are designed this way), so we need to have a chain tension that is suitable for all points of swingarm travel, or distance to the countershaft. On a HM, the chain would be relatively slack with the rear wheel unloaded, tightest at about half-travel and relatively slack(er) again at full travel, all because of the geometry around the swingarm pivot. You can test this idea with two dots on a piece of paper, a string and a pen: measure the distance from one dot to an arc created off the second dot. Hope this helps!
AlexH07 Actually to my surprise it is more comfortable than the original seat. I think the dip in the seat makes it better to keep your but from sliding back when rolling the throttle on. It did make a difference in my opinion. Thank you for commenting.
My Hypermotard ah that’s good to know. I’m thinking about making that purchase too. I’m 6 foot w shoes and still tip toe, I think I’d feel in more control at stops if I gained an inch or so.
@@AlexH07 You should be fine, at 6 feet you should be real comfortable. One thing I like to do every week or two is to go to an empty parking lot to do practice drills. I do a lot of emergency stops from 20,30,40 mph while using both brakes and downshifting into first gear while looking in the mirror with left foot on the ground, and then taking off quick. This really puts you in tune with the bike and left foot placement without having to think about it. Just this drill alone really makes me feel at ease at stops. Try doing this for 15 min and then let me know how it makes you feel.. In a matter of 15 min you will be amazed how much better your ridding skills get. Let me know, trust me on this , an absolutely awesome thing to do one every week or two. Ride safe..
Did you just break the pinch bolts loose with your torque wrench? No, no, no my friend. Please use a breaker bar or regular ratchet. You're just gonna wear that tq wrench out and throw it out of spec.
I've was told by a mechanic that uses one daily that at low torques it's ok to use it . Not at higher torques. I never use it above 30 pounds to loosen. Not really sure, but I guess I won't do that again. I really appreciate that .. Thank you for commenting.
@@myhypermotard8351 Not for nothin but Im a motorcycle technician and use my Tq wrenches daily as well. There's no way I would use a $500 calibrated tool to do something as simple as break bolts loose. Especially as its $75 to re-calibrate for my 3/8 drive and $100 to re-cal the 1/2 drive. Certainly not trying to ruffle feathers, just trying to help is all. Right tool for the job = less expense later, especially on a Duc. Nice Hyper SP BTW. Ive got the SC Project cans on mine, but those Austin Racing ones are growing on me.
@@stur6765 Stu, great advice and definitely appreciate it.. True, just use a simple ratchet, I have plenty. I was originally going to get the SC project until I ran into a guy who had the Austins on a different bike. I couldn't believe the amazing sound these things made. I totally changed my mind after that. Again , thank you for the advice, this is why I love feedback from you guy's. Thank you..
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Great idea on the little cardboard chain checker! Thanks!
Hi there mate I’m in the uk I’ve just bought one 2020 year thanks for your great videos
I see a Hypermotard video, I click like! I was waiting for this video! Subscribed with notifications.
I was just like you before I got this bike, I watched every video that came out on this bike trying to figure out if it was going to be the correct fit for what I was looking for. It totally exceeded my expectation , this bike is amazing.
Thank you for commenting.
Like the little tool you created to quickly check for 2.8" and putting the torque settings and socket size also very cool. However, never use a torque wrench to loosen anything: it'll ruin the torque wrench. Good video.
Thank you for watching and commenting. True about the torque wrench, I learned something new. It’s something I covered on my last video Q&A part 1. Some of the guys on one of the Ducati forum told me about that.
Thank you, ride safe.
Hi - just to let you know that lots of the lessons from your videos are in continued use on my Hypermotard.
Very handy tip my friend thanks for taking the time fella 🇬🇧👍👍
Thanks for an excellent video. Two minutes ago I finished making a chain/torque guide like the one you feature. I really appreciate your help
Glad I was able to help.
Hey! I hope things are OK with you; you haven't posted in a long time. I'm posting this to thank you for this video - I performed my first chain adjustment on my Hyper. It has 7,088 miles. I followed your instructions to the letter. I really appreciate your taking tohe time to create a concise tutorial. Cheers.
Thank you, everything is good. I just don’t have time to be making videos since my work hours changed.
I am actually selling the bike because I need to get another car since mine went down.
Life takes its turns. Who knows, I may end up with another one in a couple of years.
If you know anyone interested let me know.
@@myhypermotard8351 Thanks for the rapid reply, and I'm bummed that you're selling the bike. I recently joined a group called The Moto Social; they meet all over the states and Canada. I went to one for the first time and it was better than I expected; a couple of hundred bikes. I'm going to one next Tuesday. I'll mention it to people there. ~miles? They can also view it on your YT page.
@@Ramon51650 Thank you, I appreciate that. Ride safe and be well.
Thanks for making this video
No problem, glad you like them.
A gold chain on that bike would look amazing! I want this bike so much... Since I got my XT660X I just want to ride motorcycles with this kind of style and handling.
Pedro DVC Gold chain would look awesome, good idea. When this one is looking bad I’ll definitely do that👍🏻.
This thing handles great, makes you want to go crazy sometimes though..
Thank you for commenting.
Rear wheel should be rotated and chain checked again at more than one location. Also not a bad idea to go for a small ride and recheck.
The premarked box is a good idea
Hey Roberto, you are absolutely correct on this. I feel bad that I didn't add that to the video. I check it more than once. In fact , that day I rolled the bike back into the garage and checked it again and it was right on the mark. I guess between the video and trying to get the idea across on the importance of just checking the chain, I forgot to mention this. Robert , thank you , hopefully people watching read this and add it to the process.
Thank you very much for commenting. I do appreciate the fact that comments like yours just add to the well being of our fellow ridders.
This video was mostly intended for riders that never check the chain nor do they think it is important.
Again thank you for commenting..
I know this is an old video but wouldn't putting the bike on a center stand like a pit bull stand have the same effect as leaving it on the side stand? The weight of the bike is still on the wheel rather than being on the tire it's on the axle. Plus it makes for improved visibility on the chain adjustment.
Awesome work
Great video, very helpful 👍
Thanks for the tip. Very helpful
Brilliant video and thanks for making it! Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for watching and subscribing.
The thing with tire load and bringing it backwards doesn’t make sense to me : what this suggests is the swing arm pivot is non uniform on rotation ? And with load rear tire moves back ? That’s odd , and if I think about while riding compression moving up/down perhaps a lot, this would , by this logic, suggest that load on chain changes . That shouldn’t be the case, the swing arm moves up/down without making your wheeel base shorter / longer ( I mean I never seen or heard if this; maybe interesting design ) so the chain tension shouldn’t be affected by your bike on / off the ground . Otherwise , each time you pick up a fat pillion for ride on bumpy road you would need to adjust the chain or it would snap on a good ride .
Ditto to the various torque wrench comments!
As to chain tension varying with swing arm movement, the issue is not whether the wheel moves or wheelbase changes, although one could argue these. The issue in play is the change in distance from the center of the countershaft to the center of the rear axle with swingarm movement. This occurs because the swingarm pivot point is not concentric with the countershaft (very few bikes are designed this way), so we need to have a chain tension that is suitable for all points of swingarm travel, or distance to the countershaft. On a HM, the chain would be relatively slack with the rear wheel unloaded, tightest at about half-travel and relatively slack(er) again at full travel, all because of the geometry around the swingarm pivot. You can test this idea with two dots on a piece of paper, a string and a pen: measure the distance from one dot to an arc created off the second dot. Hope this helps!
Should have kept my chain adj. when I sold my 1098 10 yrs ago, looks exactly the same.
Are you measuring 2.8 from the swingarm or from the black part?
Just behind the black rubber part.
Hey buddy, as far as your lowered seat you added to your hyper, do you notice any less cushion/comfort?
AlexH07 Actually to my surprise it is more comfortable than the original seat. I think the dip in the seat makes it better to keep your but from sliding back when rolling the throttle on.
It did make a difference in my opinion.
Thank you for commenting.
My Hypermotard ah that’s good to know. I’m thinking about making that purchase too. I’m 6 foot w shoes and still tip toe, I think I’d feel in more control at stops if I gained an inch or so.
@@AlexH07 You should be fine, at 6 feet you should be real comfortable.
One thing I like to do every week or two is to go to an empty parking lot to do practice drills. I do a lot of emergency stops from 20,30,40 mph while using both brakes and downshifting into first gear while looking in the mirror with left foot on the ground, and then taking off quick. This really puts you in tune with the bike and left foot placement without having to think about it. Just this drill alone really makes me feel at ease at stops.
Try doing this for 15 min and then let me know how it makes you feel.. In a matter of 15 min you will be amazed how much better your ridding skills get. Let me know, trust me on this , an absolutely awesome thing to do one every week or two.
Ride safe..
Nice video, how much is the torque in nm?
22 pounds is 29.8 nm.
A cuántas pulgada es que tiene que estar la cadena de el swing arm ?
A 2 pulgadas con 8 “ ?
La medida está escrito en el swing arm arriba de la cadena.
Awesome
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Is the “spanner” tool for the chain adjustments the same tool they use on most Ducatis? I can’t find a specific one for for the 950
Not sure, I would call a Ducati dealer to be sure.
Did you just break the pinch bolts loose with your torque wrench? No, no, no my friend. Please use a breaker bar or regular ratchet. You're just gonna wear that tq wrench out and throw it out of spec.
I've was told by a mechanic that uses one daily that at low torques it's ok to use it . Not at higher torques. I never use it above 30 pounds to loosen. Not really sure, but I guess I won't do that again. I really appreciate that ..
Thank you for commenting.
@@myhypermotard8351 Not for nothin but Im a motorcycle technician and use my Tq wrenches daily as well. There's no way I would use a $500 calibrated tool to do something as simple as break bolts loose. Especially as its $75 to re-calibrate for my 3/8 drive and $100 to re-cal the 1/2 drive. Certainly not trying to ruffle feathers, just trying to help is all. Right tool for the job = less expense later, especially on a Duc. Nice Hyper SP BTW. Ive got the SC Project cans on mine, but those Austin Racing ones are growing on me.
@@stur6765 Stu, great advice and definitely appreciate it.. True, just use a simple ratchet, I have plenty.
I was originally going to get the SC project until I ran into a guy who had the Austins on a different bike. I couldn't believe the amazing sound these things made. I totally changed my mind after that.
Again , thank you for the advice, this is why I love feedback from you guy's. Thank you..