Heat issues, addressed today by Ducati!

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My base is serial # 2552.

As soon as I noticed this thread I got on the horn with my service rep. He had not heard about the whole thing but promised to inquire right away.

He left a message on my cell this afternoon to tell me that this far into production, all the bikes were equipped with the update and that only the earliest versions were affected.

Maybe that's the reason why I never thought the heat was an issue...
 
fireman1251 said:
My base is serial # 2552.

As soon as I noticed this thread I got on the horn with my service rep. He had not heard about the whole thing but promised to inquire right away.

He left a message on my cell this afternoon to tell me that this far into production, all the bikes were equipped with the update and that only the earliest versions were affected.

Maybe that's the reason why I never thought the heat was an issue...
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Sorry but thats ......... They JUST announced the update as its just completed production. Id call your dealer back and if they give you the same ...., find a new dealer. NO bikes have came with update built before last week.
 
I'm content that I'm riding a bike that's made by a company that listens to its customers. I have to say that as an Audi owner this is reminiscent of that brand.

I've been riding in 100+ days and the heat is bearable and I'm more concerned about when I'm gonna get to ride it next than whether its hot ;)
 
Was out riding today.. (on my way home from work) and boy.. I really could have done to what ever mod they have in the pipeline to address the inner thigh griller.
Was 45+*C, the air felt like it had come straight fromt he oven. I was actually thinking I should have worn my full face helmet and leather to insulate my skin from the hot air.
It the first time my legs really felt uncomfortably hot from the rear head/er.
 
I've treated my 1199 Base model with ceramic coating to the exhaust system and it made enough of a difference to highly recommend spending the $300-$400. (I did also take out the exhaust flap).

That said, it wouldn't take too much additional heat shield in the right places to also do the trick, which hopefully Ducati have perfected. The new parts should make my bike really cool - but wait, its a Panigale, so its already cool!

So, as soon as someone gets the new parts, please post up some pics!
 
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SoutheasyJay said:
Sorry but thats ......... They JUST announced the update as its just completed production. Id call your dealer back and if they give you the same ...., find a new dealer. NO bikes have came with update built before last week.
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Turns out you were right! Got back on the phone and ended up E-mailing the letter posted earlier on this thread and it seems that the regional rep learned about this through my inquiries.
Apparently, Canadian models will be updated in March, which makes perfect sense since we're all busy sledding.
 
fireman1251 said:
Turns out you were right! Got back on the phone and ended up E-mailing the letter posted earlier on this thread and it seems that the regional rep learned about this through my inquiries.
Apparently, Canadian models will be updated in March, which makes perfect sense since we're all busy sledding.
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Glad to hear it. Im also glad your dealer didn't just blow you off and that you will be getting the upgrade!
 
They made it possible for you to go to your Ducati dealer and buy a flicking fairing. Woohoo!
 
southeasyjay,

So your dealer actually called you to inform you of this on their own initiative? Wow, that's pretty cool.
 
southeastduc said:
southeasyjay,

So your dealer actually called you to inform you of this on their own initiative? Wow, that's pretty cool.
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Yes, they actually forwarded me the email they got soon as they got it. I was the first to buy a 2013 from them, they seem to stay on top of everything for me so far.. Im happy so far. I would think all the dealers would be doing the same thing for all their customers since Ducati is paying the dealership for doing the work, i would think that would be a quick way to guarantee some extra work for their shops in the down season? Seems silly to me that dealers arent calling all their customers immediately....
 
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Interesting!

Not sure what it would look like - chances are it will cover the head similar to the Japanese model. At the same time the Panigale R has a carbon heat shield which has a different shape to it. It could be that, who knows!
 
Thousands of customers unhappy: no response
One or two customers burn selves: recall.

Funny, in a sick sort of way.
 
i remember the rumor since midseason 2012 that there will be some corrections about the heat-problem with the panigale.
i think doing that at the beginning of the next season is the common way.
 
mali said:
Interesting!

Not sure what it would look like - chances are it will cover the head similar to the Japanese model. At the same time the Panigale R has a carbon heat shield which has a different shape to it. It could be that, who knows!
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My understanding is that it is not just a replacement shield for over the exhaust. It is made of up more than one piece designed to redirect the air flow as well as shield the heat.
 

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