OIL Levels

Mitchlguzin · May 13th, 2012, 08:22 PM

Hey everyone. Just cleared 360 (give or take) miles with my Pani S. As told by the dealer, checked the oil at 180 miles and sure enough was a little under a half quart of oil short (400mil's I believe) so I filled it up with some Motul 10W-40 Full Synthetic.

Well, hit the 360 miles mark today and it was below the lowest mark after I got back from my ride and added more oil (200mil's - ish).

Now, is everyone else seeing something similar, is this going to continue, and if you're seeing something similar how much are you all adding???

Thanks

mig1199 · May 14th, 2012, 12:59 AM

Just got my Panigale "S" just last Wednesday (May 9) from my Dealer - Ducati Manila.
Put around 622kms and had to add just a bit to top-up...as it was below the middle mark. I will check after another 200kms...keep you all posted.

Miguel Bichara
1199 Panigale "S"
Manila, Philippines

Jofass · May 14th, 2012, 01:07 AM

Do u check it on sidestand or with someone holding it upright?

Are u guys taking fairing off or using a big flashlight?!

Thanks

Styler · May 14th, 2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchlguzin

Just cleared 360 (give or take) miles with my Pani S... checked the oil at 180 miles and sure enough was a little under a half quart of oil short (400mil's I believe) so I filled it up with some Motul 10W-40 Full Synthetic.

Well, hit the 360 miles mark today and it was below the lowest mark after I got back from my ride and added more oil (200mil's - ish).

Sounds typical, particularly the amount consumed; however, mine stopped using oil after 240 miles. I've now got over 1,300 miles on the clock and have not had to add a drop since the first service.

Check the bike when its cool. It has to be upright, and usually I need a small flashlight to see the sight glass if she's not in full sun.

Gulf Coast · May 14th, 2012, 04:49 AM

Those who have bikes that are consuming oil did you use a "hard" run in method? Or per the Ducati procedure? Hard run in methods supposed to prevent oil loss/consumption?

SPJ · May 14th, 2012, 04:59 AM

Used 200ml in the first 100 miles. Smoked a bit when starting cold in that period, been fine since. I kept the engine under load (either acceleration or deceleration) for the run in but stayed under 6-7k so as not to void warranty. Felt the motor 'loosen' at around 50 miles.

I kneel on the RHS of the bike, arm over the seat and pull it towards me resting it upright aganist my side, it's not going anywhere then. Have small torch in right hand to check oil level.

mat1529 · May 14th, 2012, 09:06 AM

Yep I check mine by standing on the right of the bike and just hold the handle bar to get bike level, it's so light! You will know it's level when it goes the lightest in your hand. I use my iPhone 4 as a flash light, simple. BUT you have to have to bike cold in order to check the correct level and off the rear paddock stand and also off the side stand ( but leave it kicked ou!) I've got full Termi's on and I've had to use about 250mls of fully synthetic so far, only done 200miles, but am confident it will stop using the oil after first service...

I don't think it makes any difference if you run in the hard way or advised way.

mtick · May 14th, 2012, 10:07 AM

160 miles from 0, have to top it up with 3/4 quart

zvez · May 14th, 2012, 10:07 AM

I'm guessing a cutout in the body panel for the oil site guage will be the first change for 2013 model year. surprised they didn't do that.

Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by mat1529

Yep I check mine by standing on the right of the bike and just hold the handle bar to get bike level, it's so light! You will know it's level when it goes the lightest in your hand. I use my iPhone 4 as a flash light, simple. BUT you have to have to bike cold in order to check the correct level and off the rear paddock stand and also off the side stand ( but leave it kicked ou!) I've got full Termi's on and I've had to use about 250mls of fully synthetic so far, only done 200miles, but am confident it will stop using the oil after first service...

I don't think it makes any difference if you run in the hard way or advised way.

joshinthecity · May 14th, 2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPJ

Used 200ml in the first 100 miles. Smoked a bit when starting cold in that period, been fine since. I kept the engine under load (either acceleration or deceleration) for the run in but stayed under 6-7k so as not to void warranty. Felt the motor 'loosen' at around 50 miles.

I kneel on the RHS of the bike, arm over the seat and pull it towards me resting it upright aganist my side, it's not going anywhere then. Have small torch in right hand to check oil level.

I've been thinking about what kind of stand to get for mine. This makes me lean towards one of those front wheel stands you just roll the bike onto. A dealer gave me a demo yesterday on how they work. It's secure, and keeps the bike virtually perfectly flat to the ground. Only drama is then you need a rear stand to lube the chain etc.. can't win really...
j.

2012DUCATI1199 · May 14th, 2012, 02:42 PM

The ones you just push it into are nice and easy , and make more room in your garage by having your bike standing straight up. But you will still need at least a wheel spinner ramp. You can get them cheap from Harbor frieght. It's a little ramp about an inch high with a cylinder on ball bearings in the middle of it. You space it out on the floor , so when your front wheel is in place in your front stand , your rear tire is sitting on the cylinder. Then you can just spin your rear tire easily , even though the bike's weight is still sitting on it. Or , you can buy a regular rear stand .

2012DUCATI1199 · May 14th, 2012, 02:49 PM

Here's a page link with both the front stand and the ramp thingy on it.

Car Lifts, Motorcycle Lifts and Engine Stands at Harbor Freight

Mitchlguzin · May 14th, 2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jofass

do u check it on sidestand or with someone holding it upright?

Are u guys taking fairing off or using a big flashlight?!

Thanks

standing straight up with a led flashlight...

alb · August 24th, 2012, 07:44 AM

I've got 700 miles on the clock now, and the bike's taken two lots of 300ml.

Trauma · August 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM

Only the Panigale could support an entire thread dedicated to how to check oil! I heard someone has a "2013" and there is a cutout.

PannyofDoom · August 24th, 2012, 09:38 AM

Dyno break in. Hasn't ever used oil.

Marcbc · August 24th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Mine used about 400mls in the first 150 miles or so, perhaps 200ml from there to 650 miles. First service was today so will see what happens next.

Other than one brief smoking at start up early on in that first 150 miles, there has been no smoking at all (other than a melting panel discovered today due to the exhaust spring touching the panel!)

Styler · August 24th, 2012, 11:46 AM

I recall about 350 ml of oil use during the first 600 miles and then another 200 ml to 1500

Gamekeeper · August 24th, 2012, 11:51 AM

Used what I had left in an old bottle in my shed in the first 600 miles. Had to top up every ride. Certainly over 600ml.

Not checked since first service - oops!

Gizmo1199 · August 24th, 2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchlguzin

Hey everyone. Just cleared 360 (give or take) miles with my Pani S. As told by the dealer, checked the oil at 180 miles and sure enough was a little under a half quart of oil short (400mil's I believe) so I filled it up with some Motul 10W-40 Full Synthetic.

Well, hit the 360 miles mark today and it was below the lowest mark after I got back from my ride and added more oil (200mil's - ish).

Now, is everyone else seeing something similar, is this going to continue, and if you're seeing something similar how much are you all adding???

Thanks

I have done around 700 miles now and so far the bike has never smoked or used any oil. Mine is a base level 1199, but this should not make any difference. AC

May 13th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#1
Mitchlguzin Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: Illinois Posts: 227 Thanks: 2 I Ride: Ducati Panigale 1199 S...	OIL Levels Hey everyone. Just cleared 360 (give or take) miles with my Pani S. As told by the dealer, checked the oil at 180 miles and sure enough was a little under a half quart of oil short (400mil's I believe) so I filled it up with some Motul 10W-40 Full Synthetic. Well, hit the 360 miles mark today and it was below the lowest mark after I got back from my ride and added more oil (200mil's - ish). Now, is everyone else seeing something similar, is this going to continue, and if you're seeing something similar how much are you all adding??? Thanks

May 14th, 2012, 12:59 AM	#2
mig1199 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Philippines Posts: 309 Thanks: 17	Oil levels Just got my Panigale "S" just last Wednesday (May 9) from my Dealer - Ducati Manila. Put around 622kms and had to add just a bit to top-up...as it was below the middle mark. I will check after another 200kms...keep you all posted. Miguel Bichara 1199 Panigale "S" Manila, Philippines Last edited by mig1199; May 14th, 2012 at 01:03 AM.

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May 14th, 2012, 01:07 AM	#3
Jofass Junior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Ireland Posts: 11 Thanks: 0	Do u check it on sidestand or with someone holding it upright? Are u guys taking fairing off or using a big flashlight?! Thanks

May 14th, 2012, 04:49 AM	#5
Gulf Coast Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: East Bay Area, San Fran Posts: 272 Thanks: 3	Those who have bikes that are consuming oil did you use a "hard" run in method? Or per the Ducati procedure? Hard run in methods supposed to prevent oil loss/consumption?

May 14th, 2012, 04:59 AM	#6
SPJ Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: England Posts: 187 Thanks: 22	Used 200ml in the first 100 miles. Smoked a bit when starting cold in that period, been fine since. I kept the engine under load (either acceleration or deceleration) for the run in but stayed under 6-7k so as not to void warranty. Felt the motor 'loosen' at around 50 miles. I kneel on the RHS of the bike, arm over the seat and pull it towards me resting it upright aganist my side, it's not going anywhere then. Have small torch in right hand to check oil level.

May 14th, 2012, 09:06 AM	#7
mat1529 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: UK Posts: 335 Thanks: 0	Yep I check mine by standing on the right of the bike and just hold the handle bar to get bike level, it's so light! You will know it's level when it goes the lightest in your hand. I use my iPhone 4 as a flash light, simple. BUT you have to have to bike cold in order to check the correct level and off the rear paddock stand and also off the side stand ( but leave it kicked ou!) I've got full Termi's on and I've had to use about 250mls of fully synthetic so far, only done 200miles, but am confident it will stop using the oil after first service... I don't think it makes any difference if you run in the hard way or advised way.

May 14th, 2012, 10:07 AM	#8
mtick Senior Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: honolulu Posts: 101 Thanks: 1 I Ride: 1199 panigale S	160 miles from 0, have to top it up with 3/4 quart

May 14th, 2012, 02:42 PM	#11
2012DUCATI1199 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Central Florida Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 Panigale , Bitches !	The ones you just push it into are nice and easy , and make more room in your garage by having your bike standing straight up. But you will still need at least a wheel spinner ramp. You can get them cheap from Harbor frieght. It's a little ramp about an inch high with a cylinder on ball bearings in the middle of it. You space it out on the floor , so when your front wheel is in place in your front stand , your rear tire is sitting on the cylinder. Then you can just spin your rear tire easily , even though the bike's weight is still sitting on it. Or , you can buy a regular rear stand .

May 14th, 2012, 02:49 PM	#12
2012DUCATI1199 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Central Florida Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 Panigale , Bitches !	Here's a page link with both the front stand and the ramp thingy on it. Car Lifts, Motorcycle Lifts and Engine Stands at Harbor Freight

August 24th, 2012, 07:44 AM	#14
alb Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 178 Thanks: 7 I Ride: Ducati 1199 Panigale ABS, Yamaha FJR1300A	I've got 700 miles on the clock now, and the bike's taken two lots of 300ml.

August 24th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#15
Trauma Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: St. Louis Posts: 3,161 Thanks: 481 I Ride: 1199 ABS, K1300S, ZX7R	Only the Panigale could support an entire thread dedicated to how to check oil! I heard someone has a "2013" and there is a cutout.

August 24th, 2012, 09:38 AM	#16
PannyofDoom Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Seattle, WA Posts: 246 Thanks: 10 I Ride: 1199 Tricolore (of DOOM)	Dyno break in. Hasn't ever used oil.

August 24th, 2012, 10:00 AM	#17
Marcbc Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: UK Posts: 419 Thanks: 39 I Ride: Panigale S	Mine used about 400mls in the first 150 miles or so, perhaps 200ml from there to 650 miles. First service was today so will see what happens next. Other than one brief smoking at start up early on in that first 150 miles, there has been no smoking at all (other than a melting panel discovered today due to the exhaust spring touching the panel!)

August 24th, 2012, 11:46 AM	#18
Styler Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Live in NW Arkansas, USA & work in USA and Canada Posts: 245 Thanks: 35 I Ride: 2008 Speed Triple, 2012 1199 S ABS	I recall about 350 ml of oil use during the first 600 miles and then another 200 ml to 1500

August 24th, 2012, 11:51 AM	#19
Gamekeeper Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: GB - South East Posts: 31 Thanks: 0	Used what I had left in an old bottle in my shed in the first 600 miles. Had to top up every ride. Certainly over 600ml. Not checked since first service - oops!