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AiM User Guide
Kit for EVO4, Solo and SoloDL
on Ducati 848, 1098, 1198
Release 1.01
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Models and years
This user guide explains how to install AiM Solo and SoloDL on Ducati bikes and how to connect EVO4
and SoloDL to the bike Engine Control Unit (ECU). Supported models and years are:
• 848 2007-2013
• 848 EVO 2007-2013
• 848 EVO Corse 2007-2013
• 1098 2007-2009
• 1098 S 2007-2009
• 1098 S Tricolore 2007-2009
• 1098 R 2007-2009
• 1198 2009-2011
• 1198 S 2009-2011
• 1198 S Corse 2009-2011
• 1198 R Corse 2009-2011
• 1198 SP 2009-2011
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Solo/SoloDL kit and EVO4 ECU connection cable
AiM has developed an installation kit with bracket and ECU interface cable for Solo/SoloDL and a
connection cable for EVO4.
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Kit and bracket for Solo/SoloDL
Solo/SoloDL installation kit is shown here below; part number is: V02569170CS.
The kit includes:
• 1 bracket (1)
• 2 4x10 Allen screws with countersunk head (2)
• 2 M4 self locking nut (3)
• 1 AiM interface cable for Ducati 848/1098/1198 (4)
AiM cable (4) and bracket (1) can also be bought separately as spare parts.
• SoloDL cable for Ducati 848/1098/1198: V02569170
• Solo/SoloDL bracket for Ducati 848/1098/1198: DNKTKPFDUC
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2.2
AiM cable for SoloDL
AiM cable for SoloDL on Ducati bikes is shown below; its part number is: V02569170.
The image here below shows the cable constructive scheme
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2.3
AiM cable for EVO4
AiM cable for EVO4 on Ducati bikes is shown below; its part number is: V02563150.
The image here below shows the cable constructive scheme
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Installation and connection
Here you find the instructions to install Solo and SoloDL on your Ducati bike and to connect EVO4 and
SoloDL to the bike ECU. EVO4 cable is long enough to allow installation of the logger under the bike
seat.
3.1
Installation of Solo and SoloDL
To install Solo/SoloDL on your Ducati bike:
Fix AiM bracket for Ducati to Solo bracket
using the two Allen screws you find in the kit.
Remove the steering wheel dumper starting
with the Uniball screw highlighted here on
the right.
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Remove the screw of the steering wheel
dumper collar enlarging the collar.
Slide off the stem of the steering wheel
dumper.
Remove the screw that locks the collar to the
steering plate and remove the collar from the
bike.
Hook AiM bracket for Ducati rotating it as in
the image.
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Replace the steering wheel dumper collar
using the proper screw and locking AiM
bracket for Ducati between collar and fork
plate.
Replace the stem in the collar re-screwing its
screws and replace Uniball screw fixing it to
the frame pivot.
Hook Solo to its housing.
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3.2
Connection of SoloDL and EVO4 to the bike ECU
To connect EVO4 and SoloDL to the ECU of the bike use the connector you find under the passenger
seat.
Open the bike tail and remove the connector
cup highlighted in the image here on the
right.
Once the cup has been removed the
connector appears as here on the right.
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Connect AiM wiring to Ducati wiring as here
on the right.
Take the cable to the logger as here on the
right.
To reach SoloDL make the cable pass
between the fuel tank and the bike frame.
Please avoid positions where the cable
would be exposed to direct heat.
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The image here on the right shows the cable
reaching SoloDL.
Connect the cable to SoloDL as here on the
right.
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Configuring with Race Studio 2
Before connecting EVO4/SoloDL to the ECU set it up via Race Studio 2 software.
4.1
Configuring SoloDL
Run the software, press “Device Configuration” on the software left keyboard and select “SoloDL” in
the panel that shows up as below.
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The software shows SoloDL configuration page: press “Configuration Manager” and select the
configuration you want to use or press “New” to create a new one. In this second case “New
Configuration” panel appears: select
• ECU Manufacturer: “DUCATI”
• ECU model: “1098/S”
Confirm pressing “OK” in both panels and transmit the configuration to SoloDL pressing “Transmit” as
shown below.
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4.2
Configuring EVO4
Run the software, press “Device configuration” on the software left keyboard and select “EVO4” in the
panel that shows up on the right as here below.
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The software shows EVO4 configuration page: select the configuration you want to use or press “New”
to create a new one. In this second case “New Configuration” panel appears: select
• ECU Manufacturer: “DUCATI”
• ECU model: 1098S
Press “OK” and transmit the configuration to EVO4 pressing “Transmit” as shown below.
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Ducati protocols
Channels received by SoloDL and EVO4 connected to Ducati "1098/S" protocol are:
ID CHANNEL NAME FUNCTION
ECU_1 DUCATI_RPM RPM
ECU_2 DUCATI_SPEED Vehicle speed
ECU_3 DUCATI_TPS Throttle position
ECU_4 DUCATI_ECT Engine coolant temperature
ECU_5 DUCATI_AIRTEMP Intake air temperature
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