Heat issues, addressed today by Ducati!

kensteele · Jan 16, 2013

SoutheasyJay said:
I have a 2013 base abs and the bulletin addresses all 2012 and 2013 1199's. from what I recall it was several parts, just can't recall since it was a quick phone call. But it addresses the heat from the exhaust and something concerning the heat coming from the front. Ill swing by dealer this afternoon so ill try to get more info. I'm glad Ducati is addressing the issue, regardless how it actually affects each person, I'm happy they are addressing it. It certainly won't hurt! And from what ive heard, our 2013 bikes are the exact same as the 12's as far as the heat shield so of your dealer told you the 13 had the "fixes"/new shield already applied, they may have been misinformed because this update will be for the 12 and 13's.

They did say the update kits will be reaching the dealers in February...

I can just see the confusion that will eventually start when you use the word "recall" twice in your post on a "hot" issue like this.

ETA: Based on reading that letter posted earlier from Ducati, this might indeed be safety-related so there's no telling if this turns into an actual recall. I think the heat is quite excessive (during high temperatures and when you are not dressed properly) otherwise I am fine. I can remember only once where the heat was so bad that it almost forced me off the bike at a stoplight but that won't happen to me again, I've learned my lesson.

SoutheastJay · Jan 16, 2013

Haha good point! Oh we'll, adds some fun for those who don't actually pay attention to what they are reading

I think they call that subliminal messaging

PaddockStand · Jan 16, 2013

I'd prefer it was not a recall as I want to see the experience of others with engine temps before taking Ducati up on this mod. When I came off track last summer in 35 C ambient the bike was at 103 C and the fan was running. Personally I don't have a problem with the heat, but I would have a problem with a cooked motor, ecu, wiring, etc.

joshinthecity · Jan 16, 2013

Denver Rick said:
For the head, sure. But for the exhaust, doesn't seem like that would increase engine heat any. I'll hit like 220 degrees stuck in traffic, but then it does regulate itself. So seems like it would do the same, or could be tweaked with software since the thing is just one big computer. Or...riders start to appear to spontaneously combust as the magnesium parts of the engine ignite.

For me at least, it's pretty clear that the head is the source of the heat that makes the bike uncomfortable. Heat from the head is the heat I was talking about.
J.

PannyofDoom · Jan 16, 2013

joshinthecity said:
For me at least, it's pretty clear that the head is the source of the heat that makes the bike uncomfortable. Heat from the head is the heat I was talking about.
J.

+1

But where will they reroute said heat? Just allow the bike to run alot hotter doesn't seem like a good idea either. Optimistically skeptical.

Cobra700 · Jan 16, 2013

Hmmm... So I'm gonna have to remove my bazzaz to go get a new heat shield....bah.

Forza Juve · Jan 16, 2013

Trauma said:
Mystery solved! It is a heatshield update, for both exhausts types- wider heat shield extension for the bottom right, and a new sheild for the rear of the cylinder head. All customers will get a mailing explaining this. All free.

That is really good news. I was starting to notice the heat problem as well and now it is nice in chilly in Texas, but when summer comes boy.... i dont want to think about it. so it is perfect timing! Glad Ducati is fixing these issues. I will call my dealer as well.

brgds
Forza Juve

SOULRIDER · Jan 16, 2013

A pic of the fix.

Complete with thermal inserts.

Forza Juve · Jan 16, 2013

SOULRIDER said:
A pic of the fix.

Complete with thermal inserts.

Soulrider, this is funny. you cracked me up. Tks LOL

jjsC6 · Jan 16, 2013

PannyofDoom said:
+1

But where will they reroute said heat? Just allow the bike to run alot hotter doesn't seem like a good idea either. Optimistically skeptical.

I'm not sure why you are skeptical. Most big bikes put out a lot of heat, but they design the bikes to route the air past the rider. I've owned two bikes that were first known for their heat, but then fixed by the mfr (mine were both versions after the fix). The early FJR 1300 Yamaha and first two years of Kawasaki Concours 14. In both cases the revised versions put out zero heat on the rider and no issues with cooling.

RSR racer · Jan 16, 2013

Pretty sure the new rear head heat shield will look like this:

Sorry, The Japanese-Spec Panigale is Not a Hoax

I remembered seeing early on. The restm of the loop will probably have a thicker and longer edge.

(poor Japanese riders have to dealmwith that pipe!)

SoutheastJay · Jan 16, 2013

wow, that just made me really dislike Ducati (for a few minutes), so bad i had to go out and stare at my USA version for at least 15 minutes to help the trauma going on inside my brain. I guess if i lived in Japan, (Land of the Scooters and Smart Cars) maybe i wouldn't be so offended by this rendition of our beloved pani, but i don't and now i must live with that vision of our bike being violated....

Trauma · Jan 16, 2013

SoutheasyJay said:
wow, that just made me really dislike Ducati (for a few minutes), so bad i had to go out and stare at my USA version for at least 15 minutes to help the trauma going on inside my brain. I guess if i lived in Japan, (Land of the Scooters and Smart Cars) maybe i wouldn't be so offended by this rendition of our beloved pani, but i don't and now i must live with that vision of our bike being violated....

Just to set the record straight, I am not an alien and was not in Jay's brain

prasen · Jan 16, 2013

RSR racer said:
Pretty sure the new rear head heat shield will look like this:

Sorry, The Japanese-Spec Panigale is Not a Hoax

I remembered seeing early on. The restm of the loop will probably have a thicker and longer edge.

(poor Japanese riders have to dealmwith that pipe!)

Wow, you have sharp eyes man, I had to look 2-3 times to see beyond the exhaust pipe

Castor Troy · Jan 16, 2013

I was told about this update when I was picking up my bike, but Aaron from EC wasn't certain about the date. He didn't want to blow smoke up my butt and said by the summer at the latest. Glad to see that it is coming sooner.

mark419ny · Jan 17, 2013

i have the comfort seat, i dont know if thats the reason but i dont find the bike getting that hot. Honestly i feel this issue is way overblown. For the record the only time i feel the heat of this bike is if i am ridding in shorts. It takes about 45 min to start to feel. the heat comes off the clutch cover (you know big gold round thing on the right side). I feel it on my calf and when i get off the bike its all red. Simple solution is dont wear shorts. if i am wearing jeans (regular or kevlar) i dont feel it and if i am in a race suit i dont feel it either.

ScottJon · Jan 17, 2013

WOW, you should come out west when it is over 100 degrees outside

I have NO issue with the heat when the outside temperature is below 90 degrees, but we had nearly a month of over 100 degrees and it was severely noticeable

Leather and Kevlar do derail the onset of the heat, but after a period of time, the heat penetrates those articles of clothing as well, again, when it is really hot out.

just my .02 mybe Im a Puss, but it gets hot

mark419ny said:
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have the comfort seat, i dont know if thats the reason but i dont find the bike getting that hot. Honestly i feel this issue is way overblown. For the record the only time i feel the heat of this bike is if i am ridding in shorts. It takes about 45 min to start to feel. the heat comes off the clutch cover (you know big gold round thing on the right side). I feel it on my calf and when i get off the bike its all red. Simple solution is dont wear shorts. if i am wearing jeans (regular or kevlar) i dont feel it and if i am in a race suit i dont feel it either.

Boro Bob · Jan 17, 2013

Personally in the UK, it's hardly noticeable.......all the rain must act as a coolant

Trauma · Jan 17, 2013

mark419ny said:
i have the comfort seat, i dont know if thats the reason but i dont find the bike getting that hot. Honestly i feel this issue is way overblown. For the record the only time i feel the heat of this bike is if i am ridding in shorts. It takes about 45 min to start to feel. the heat comes off the clutch cover (you know big gold round thing on the right side). I feel it on my calf and when i get off the bike its all red. Simple solution is dont wear shorts. if i am wearing jeans (regular or kevlar) i dont feel it and if i am in a race suit i dont feel it either.

Mark - you have to actually start and run the engine to feel the heat, just an FYI

SoutheastJay · Jan 17, 2013

Apparently this post needs a bump since some other guy is asking about heat shields and started a whole new discussion about unnecessary aftermarket fixes for the heat. Silly people

Heat issues, addressed today by Ducati!

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