Desmoworld Oil Pan Guard Installed onto a Streetfighter V4S

[@tonypammen6150]

If I didn’t see this video I wouldn’t have even known there was an issue, I’m getting one of these, thanks Bill🍻

[@SteinerSE]

@@CaliMotoTV Said it before, affiliate links ;) (OK, I know you gave me a good reason back then, but it has completely slipped my mind)

[@TheRealCFF]

I have one installed on my SFV4 and they’re worth their weight in gold. A $70 item that can save you a $1000 repair multiple times. Well that Desmosedici Stradale oil pan design is terrific when it comes time to change the oil it is terrible for everyday riding as it is exposed and only offers 4.2 inches of ground clearance with a factory set suspension! I suspect Ducati designed the oil system for a fully fared sport bike in mind that protected this and didn’t give it any though when the Streetfighter was designed.

[@desmoworld]

Hey Bill, thanks for the great step by step video and feedback 😍 Meanwhile we stop powder coating the screws, as you mentioned they are not visible anyway. So the tool doesn't stuck anymore on newer deliverys. 😁

[@duckylucky6505]

Your guard eliminates the ability to fit the TRO filter cap which is a must have for faster oil changes as oil changes with the existing cover using jackbolts are a PITA. A simple plate that bolts to the back two bolts on the TRO cover is a much better solution than this.

[@desmoworld]

@@pomplardpanam8591 for sure on a Panigale its not needed, but if someone prefer, for what ever reason, he can mount it. 😀

[@desmoworld]

@@duckylucky6505 i never hear any ducati dealer had any problems to remove the oil filter. You? Even a private mechanics should have none, simple screw in 3 M8 bolts and press the cover out. So i don't understand the sense of the part you mention. The question is, how often you change oil and how often you go over stones and chips... With the answer you can decide which product is more important for you. And if you dont mind the style of a bended sheet metal, its also fine 😀

[@duckylucky6505]

You'll understand after a bunch of oil changes. It's a bad filter cover design from Ducati to require jackbolts. They grind away over time into the female threads on the sump, eventually increasing chances of a cross thread of the cover bolts on reassembly.

[@desmoworld]

@@duckylucky6505 client's report problems that there Streetfighter Oil Pan get hits hard by stones, not that they have problems with oil changes. So we developed a nice looking oil pan guard. If your problems more located at the oil change, you can use the parts you mentioned and bend a sheet metal. We don't try to force anyone to order our lovely oil pan guard 😀 In case several clients ask for a easy oil filter change solution, we will think about it but right now, zero requests.

[@ClutchFirst]

Great mod Bill! I'll have to do this one ASAP.

[@SteinerSE]

As a 3D printer hobbyist it would also be very easy to design and print a plastic shield attaching the same way covering that area. Would be cheap and easily replaceable (as it will wear)

[@stealthdoocatee]

Just ordered mine and within a hour I had a tracking number never knew this was an issue until this video and I looked and noticed chips from the rocks

[@sangsvlog9929]

Very nice….I will subscribe and this is a must do. Also ordered my Arrow Titanium from Motorwheels yesterday for my Panigale V4 s. Will you also tell me where you got the torque wrench adapter. Thanks and keep what you’re doing.

[@christophepoulin1992]

Thanks Bill! very good tip! I'll take one. Regarding other improvement ideas did you look at analog shifter like the Cordura 420?

[@ducatirider3694]

Great modification. Need to get one soon. I was going to ask your opinion on the swingarm cover, do you think is worth it? Thanks

[@mtmatt8958]

Great video and explanation, nice bikes!

[@Whatever_Rad]

Very nice 👍🏽 I’m definitely getting this ✌🏽

[@Whatever_Rad]

I just bought one 👍🏽 Thanks Bill ✌🏽

[@stealthdoocatee]

We appreciate your videos at least I do. Off topic what wheel chock do you use for your v4s i have 2 different ones and they both hit my fighters front rotors 😒

[@tanoca9864]

Desmoworld is the best, i have this in Red 😍

[@allpackpackagingtechnologies]

An absolute must mod for all SFV4 owners. I fell victim to this flawed design which resulted in a replacement of the oil pan.

[@Naxs77]

did the warranty cover it?

[@alanhassall]

I would be more concerned with objects in the road than gravel and rocks. This looks like it would protect against wood and other things that one can encounter in the road that the front and rear wheels could surmount only to go through the oil pan. Would the sport bike benefit from this too? With the fairing on it, the oil pan isn’t as noticeable, but still vulnerable. Nice!

[@SteinerSE]

Apparently the wheel rims handle that for you, according to the driving school of Bill. right?

[@alanhassall]

@@SteinerSE I’m referring to high centering where the center of the car or motorcycle can contact something hard. When the Kawasaki Concours came out in 2008 they revised the oil pan to move the drain plug from the bottom of the oil pan to the side so it couldn’t be sheared off if it hit something solid on the ground like a curb. The oil pan on that Ducati looks quite vulnerable to hard objects on the road.

[@SteinerSE]

@@alanhassall I agree with you, I hope I didn't give you the impression I didn't?

[@SteinerSE]

My comment about the wheel rims was a joke and a poke at Bill who recently ruined his front wheel by hitting an object on the road.

[@alanhassall]

@@SteinerSE sorry. I didn’t understand. It would be an expensive, miserable day if your oil pan shattered and spilled oil all over the road in front of your back tire.

[@dsimon9s29]

Thanks for posting. Could you post the brand/model # of the torque device you used?

[@dsimon9s29]

@@CaliMotoTV Sorry, don't see it. I am looking for the brand/model # for the torque add-on to set the torque at 10nM.

[@dsimon9s29]

@@CaliMotoTV Sorry to keep bothering you. The product in the link you sent has a range starting at 30ft-lb which translates into 40Nm (I am interested in the 10Nm range). Is the description of the product wrong?

[@dsimon9s29]

@@CaliMotoTV Thanks for the information.

[@MacPain1982]

I have question not realted to the subject of that vid but why you did not go with dry cluch conversion? Just becuse or you do not like the sound or some other things?

[@matejdivic9149]

Which torque digital device is that , looks cool! Would like to have one.

[@SteinerSE]

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[@SteinerSE]

@@CaliMotoTV On an equipment related question. You've got the new lift now right? Did you ever make (or think about making) a video for it comparing to the old, ease of installation and use, benefits etc?

[@serena4294]

mi diresti anche la coppia di serraggio nm del tappo scarico olio? grazie

[@CaliMotoTV]

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[@SteinerSE]

I have a solution to the problem, just protect the underside with fairings. That would make it a very different bike though so maybe call it something else than Streetfighter. Maybe something more Italian? "Panigale" has a nice ring to it. No, not? :) On a more serious note, the simple solutions are the best. Could already tell the bottom there had taken some hits. Kinda weird to have sensitive part stick down and be the lowest point (tank behind the cap).