1098

[_chado77]

lucky this has been discovered before i even get delivery

Ducati 1098 recall in UK

By Steve Farrell

Consumer news

14 May 2007 18:00

Ducati’s 1098 is being recalled over two separate problems, the firm said today, Monday, May 14, 2007.

A statement issued by the firm said: “There are currently two safety recalls for the 1098 which are being dealt with under usual Department of Transport guidelines. The first recall concerns the cam belt pulley tensioners which were found to not be within specified tolerances during the early production of the bike. The second recall is for the fuel pipe clips which are checked for proper installation. In both cases the number of bikes affected is very small.”

The firm has so far failed to confirm exactly how many bikes are affected or the precise symptoms of either problem. Spokesman Alan Jones said: “As far as we are aware, none of the fuel pipes checked so far has needed altering and we have not been made aware of any failures directly attributed to these recalls. It is not uncommon for there to be early issues with new models from all manufacturers and we are satisfied that any quality issues have been quickly addressed.”

He said owners would have been notified by letter. MCN will be constantly updating this story as more details become available.

[fullhouse]

they were recalled here too

[dungbeetle]

doh....ahhh ducatis!!!

[zRoYz]

Yeh wait to the electronics plays up.

I don't like the auto cut out overheat in the electronics package, it cuts the engine off & wont start again till cools to predefined value, just great if fire out an apex & the motor dies. It looks cool, but way to much electronics for my liking, wait till someone has to replace the black box out of warranty (it sits under the seat & is as big as a laptop because thats more or less what it is). I would rather a slipper clutch as well for the road, controling it via electronics is asking for problems.

[dilbee]

your lucky you didn't get a goldwing. Last year we had 3 guys from Japan Honda who came over here and had to strip down a fair bit of the bike just so to weld part of the frame right down under the bike. Thes guys were funny as they were dressed in white overalls haha. The bikes after stripped were taken to a guy over near windsor and welded up. All this came about as some guy i think in the US took honda to court as his bike snapped in hlf while towing i think.
We had all the goldwings in Sydney come to our shop and these guys had parts and bits in piles for each bike. I was amazed to see after each bike not one bolt or srew was left behind. I tell ya too working on goldwings isn't a fun job.

[dungbeetle]

one for sale already!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2007-Ducati-1098S-LIKE-NEW_W0QQitemZ230128554724QQihZ013QQcategoryZ102683 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[_chado77]

yip overseas ppl have been selling their spot in line for $500 .. crazy:lmao:

[chunks]

They have also had a few come back with loose steering bearings, well my did anyway. It was knocking from the moment it left the showroom.must of been a through test ride!!
chunks

[_chado77]

thats good.. by time they get mine in the country all the problems should be sorted:lmao:

[jace]

There is one at the auctions already with 1330km on it.Got bined down the Nasho.

[_chado77]

here you go chunks..

heres one of the websites i was talking to you bout on saturday


http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=660%7CDucati%20Exh austs&productID=5257&showDetail=1&categoryID=839

[_chado77]

here ya go cam.. i'll post em up here too in case any1 else what some cheap duck parts



http://www.e-securedsite.com/motowheels/ITALIAN/index.cfm

direct link to their 1098 exhausts
http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=660%7CDucati%20Exh austs&CategoryID=839|1098%20Superbike%20Exhaust&collection=168%7CEuropean%20Motorcycle%20Parts



lots of Bling etc on these


http://www.redracingparts.com/en/english.htm

http://www.emotouk.com/ducati1098/carbon.htm


http://www.shift-tech.com/shop/enter.html

http://www.speedycom.co.uk/shop/home.php

http://www.hardracing.com/Catalog.htm

forums check the sponsor links they are offering member specials

http://www.1098-forum.com/

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/cmps_index.php

[MadHatter]

Yeh wait to the electronics plays up.

I don't like the auto cut out overheat in the electronics package, it cuts the engine off & wont start again till cools to predefined value, just great if fire out an apex & the motor dies. It looks cool, but way to much electronics for my liking, wait till someone has to replace the black box out of warranty (it sits under the seat & is as big as a laptop because thats more or less what it is). I would rather a slipper clutch as well for the road, controling it via electronics is asking for problems.


Ya know just about all new bikes have an automatic temp. cut-out? My zx10r won't cut out until 115 according to the manual. If it ever got that hot i'd want it to cut out!

As has already been said, damn ducatis! :p

[_chado77]

yip its agamble going from hondas(but will still have) lengendary reliability to a duck.. but hey for my bling sunday bike it should fill the void well:)