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Another warranty claim to be added

Hi guys,

First off, very happy with the bike. Just coming up for first service and excited about the up-map :) My dealer has said it transforms the bikes and everyone they have done people call back and say how much of difference there is. Hopefully also, they have a solution for the heat soon. Some of the 37DegC and up days here make riding this thing a bit tough.

In addition to the service etc, I also have a new lower fairing to be fitted due to the header melting the side (like others have had), but I've noticed something else.

On the Tri, the white parts of the fairing that are closest to the front head have turned beige, no longer clean white. This has also happened to the white on the nose. I've let the dealer know and they are going to take photos and send to Ducati.

What I'm wondering is, has anyone else with a Tri found this and have they a solution? I'm considering lining all the fairings with heat tape hopefully to help but not sure if that will stop the colour change?

Cheers,
MoZ
 
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ive noticed this on mine a little and ive only put about 250 miles on it. keep us updated on your case with ducati as i might mention it at my first service
 
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Mozzie said:
Hi guys,

First off, very happy with the bike. Just coming up for first service and excited about the up-map :) My dealer has said it transforms the bikes and everyone they have done people call back and say how much of difference there is. Hopefully also, they have a solution for the heat soon. Some of the 37DegC and up days here make riding this thing a bit tough.

In addition to the service etc, I also have a new lower fairing to be fitted due to the header melting the side (like others have had), but I've noticed something else.

On the Tri, the white parts of the fairing that are closest to the front head have turned beige, no longer clean white. This has also happened to the white on the nose. I've let the dealer know and they are going to take photos and send to Ducati.

What I'm wondering is, has anyone else with a Tri found this and have they a solution? I'm considering lining all the fairings with heat tape hopefully to help but not sure if that will stop the colour change?

Cheers,
MoZ
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Not one damn issue on my Tri which I have read all over this forum and others. Perhaps I got lucky. As far as the new firmware update goes there is nothing there that makes your eyes roll or blows you away. Dont get your hopes up too much on this as it is not a huge gain at all. Makes it more "user friendly" a bit but nothing the gains you hp (not that we really need it) Plus, I went one up on rear sprocket when I mounted a carrier and new chain so its hard for me to tell exactly what made the low end a bit better. :cool:
 
Hi Moz

Can you post some pics that show the change of color so I can compare to my Tri

Thanks
Guy
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@Guy - no worries. I have attached the pics. Hopefully they will show up the colour difference.

@Gunny - I think there are plenty of good stories out there as well to go along with yours. In response to your comment about what to expect, I'm not expecting miracles or extra HP, personally I don't chase it, just smooth fueling which apparently this change delivers so hence my eagerness :)

Cheers,
MoZ
 

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Mozzie said:
@Guy - no worries. I have attached the pics. Hopefully they will show up the colour difference.

@Gunny - I think there are plenty of good stories out there as well to go along with yours. In response to your comment about what to expect, I'm not expecting miracles or extra HP, personally I don't chase it, just smooth fueling which apparently this change delivers so hence my eagerness :)

Cheers,
MoZ
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Its hard to see from your photos, as they're a little too grainy, but I just want to mention that those two sections you seem to be talking about are not painted white. They are a pearl off-white.

Apologies if your saying that your pearl off-white sections have further discoloured, but you say "no longer clean-white" which they NEVER WERE :eek:
 
Thanks Xbox - I know it is tricky with Iphone photos. I tried to clean them up first.

I'm happy to be told that those sections are pearl white, however it would see odd that the sections near the header are pearl while the other whites are solid? If that is how they are fair enough, just seems a little odd.

If that is the clarity you are providing that helps. If you could post a photo of yours perhaps that would also assist me in identifying if this is actually an issue, or just the colour of the paint :)

Cheers,
MoZ
 
Mozzie said:
Thanks Xbox - I know it is tricky with Iphone photos. I tried to clean them up first.

I'm happy to be told that those sections are pearl white, however it would see odd that the sections near the header are pearl while the other whites are solid? If that is how they are fair enough, just seems a little odd.

If that is the clarity you are providing that helps. If you could post a photo of yours perhaps that would also assist me in identifying if this is actually an issue, or just the colour of the paint :)

Cheers,
MoZ
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How about this:

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Looks the same - no?
 
Just had another good look with a halo. Definitely a pearl along with the clean white they also use.

Thank you a lot Xbox. One less hassle. :)

Cheers,
MoZ
 
You should if you haven't already get a clear kit to protect your fairings, definitely helps with cleaning and discoloration from U.V light
 
Hamish said:
You should if you haven't already get a clear kit to protect your fairings, definitely helps with cleaning and discoloration from U.V light
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Thanks Hamish.

I am considering this for the front of the bike as I've had it before to stop chips etc and has worked quite well. The paintwork needs some correction first though otherwise some of the marring will be trapped under the film.

Cheers,
MoZ
 
Mozzie said:
Hi guys,

First off, very happy with the bike. Just coming up for first service and excited about the up-map :) My dealer has said it transforms the bikes and everyone they have done people call back and say how much of difference there is. Hopefully also, they have a solution for the heat soon. Some of the 37DegC and up days here make riding this thing a bit tough.

In addition to the service etc, I also have a new lower fairing to be fitted due to the header melting the side (like others have had), but I've noticed something else.

On the Tri, the white parts of the fairing that are closest to the front head have turned beige, no longer clean white. This has also happened to the white on the nose. I've let the dealer know and they are going to take photos and send to Ducati.

What I'm wondering is, has anyone else with a Tri found this and have they a solution? I'm considering lining all the fairings with heat tape hopefully to help but not sure if that will stop the colour change?

Cheers,
MoZ
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Hi Mozzie, The front part or the inner center white part of the black stripe of your tricolore's front cowl is a pearl STICKER. That's why there are reports -when you overtighten the fairing Torx screws closest to the headlights, the film or PEARL STICKERS kinda bubble right on the torx screws edges. Also being a sticker it will discolorate differently than the plain White PAINTED portion where the green stripe is on your front cowl. I believe the side fairings white portions on your Tricolore are all white plain paint and not stickers. So no discolration should appear on the side fairings.

So if you again, look closely at your Tricolores front cowl you will see that it is a PEARL STICKER on the center portion within the black stripe of your cowl. Other area that has green stripe on the white Portions are painted. Thus, the slight discoloration difference.
 
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I believe the side fairings white portions on your Tricolore are all white plain paint and not stickers. So no discolration should appear on the side fairings.
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Nope, the side fairings also have pearl-white sections right by the rear cylinder vent.

Its a beautiful paint scheme and I was amazed the first time I realised that two different shades of white had been used.

Its the same on the 1098 Tricolore - good work Ducati :)
 
Thanks Mig1199,

That clarifies why the nose is pearl, but it appears the sides may be as well. I've taken some more pics on my DSLR that I've attached of the side fairing. You should be able to see the colour difference here. On close inspection is appears to be pearlescent, but may be a sticker or discolouration?

Cheers,
MoZ
 

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Guys,

Please lets not use the word discolouration anymore, instead, lets say beautiful Tricolore paint job.

Yes, the pearl sections are decals, same as the pin stripes, same as the letters, same as the numbers.

Nothing new here, no problems, just a beautiful Tricolore paint job :D
 
Quick suggestion....

If anyone is worried that the sun may do anything other than make the bike look great .... like this:

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I would suggest doing this:

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... allowing the panels to be safely hidden in a cupboard ;) :D :p
 
Mozzie said:
Thanks Mig1199,

That clarifies why the nose is pearl, but it appears the sides may be as well. I've taken some more pics on my DSLR that I've attached of the side fairing. You should be able to see the colour difference here. On close inspection is appears to be pearlescent, but may be a sticker or discolouration?

Cheers,
MoZ
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Hmmmmmmmm...I will inspect my buddy's Tricolore again...I've seen his bike up close and know for a fact that the only Pearl white portion discoloration he's been having is the center front cowl only...hmmmmmm..

I will check as Xbox says that the sections right by the rear cylinder vent are pearl white....
 
Xbox said:
Guys,

Please lets not use the word discolouration anymore, instead, lets say beautiful Tricolore paint job.

Yes, the pearl sections are decals, same as the pin stripes, same as the letters, same as the numbers.

Nothing new here, no problems, just a beautiful Tricolore paint job :D
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I agree !!!!!!!!
 
mig1199 said:
I've seen his bike up close and know for a fact that the only Pearl white portion discoloration he's been having is the center front cowl only...hmmmmmm..
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So his pearl sections are changing colour :eek: They're supposed to, thats why they're pearl effect and not metallic :p

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I will check as Xbox says that the sections right by the rear cylinder vent are pearl white....
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Trust me on this, I spend a lot of time with my bike. You can even see in the pic above :)
 
Thanks everyone for helping.

Xbox - For you to understand where I am coming from, this is my first Ducati. I am very particular when it comes to my bikes (as well all undoubtedly are) and just about everything else and am just asking questions based on my observations, hence the using of the word 'discolouration' to describe what I'm seeing.

You have brought forward the knowledge that the panels are pearl effect, which is great because it means that any other people that see the same thing will not question any affect on the bodywork, merely that this is normal.

I have no intention of letting it sit in the garage, but I also need to know what the base point is and what is normal, which is what we all have a better understanding of now. I agree, it is a beautiful paint scheme hence why I paid more to get it, and now that I know these things I see are just part of that beauty, we can all agree with your points made before :)

Thank you to everyone who helped. If this eases anyone elses mind that is great too :)

Cheers,
MoZ
 

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