new heat shield- just got the letter from ducati
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I think I'll pass.
Posted on the other heat thread:
Note the black cover over the head, too.
I don't think I have to mention how ugly it is.
Thanks for the pic! Yeah it ain't that pretty, but if it works I'll take it. Summer in California gets pretty uncomfortable and I can only imagine how hot it'll be in the pits at Thunderhill when it's 110* out.
They let you keep the original parts right? If the aesthetics really bother me I could always switch back.
They let you keep the original parts right? If the aesthetics really bother me I could always switch back.
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doesn't look as cute as the original but it's not way ugly either (to me). something tells me if this had been the original one, no one would be begging to replace it. still gotta see it in person before i make the final call for myself. since the heat doesn't bug me as much anymore when i dress properly, i'm leaning towards no.
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I wonder if this would result in the engine over heating for those of us living in hotter climates. Or causing any of the internals to start melting. The heat trapped around that rear cylinder would be tremendous i imagine.
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Why is the cylinder head black now?
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I think it is a head cover...
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Interesting...thanks for the pic
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Cylinder head cover ok.
Exhaust- naaah...
Thanks 4 the picture
Exhaust- naaah...
Thanks 4 the picture
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Omg !!!!
posted on the other heat thread:
note the black cover over the head, too.
I don't think i have to mention how ugly it is.
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No you dont get to keep old part. This thing is so frigging nasty it makes me wanna puke.
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Agreed, pass me the puke bucket will you .. I need it.
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I'm in the minority with you. If it had come on the bike I wouldn't have thought twice about it and probably wouldn't even have noticed. As long as it doesn't cause other parts of the motor to overheat and/or damage other components and drops the temp significantly I'll likely install it when I get around to it. I still haven't gotten a letter yet though!
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Finding out more details on this today. What I do know is that you will be required to bring your bike into the dealership to have this part mounted, and they will be keeping the old piece that it replaces. I am inquiring what the consequances are if one elects NOT to have this change made, since it obviously does not appeal to many. Perhaps it doesnt look as bad in person but we shall see. I know many dealers dont even have them yet so the letter makes no difference at all. Everything is done via your VIN so you dont need letter to have parts changed if they have it in already.
Finding out more details on this today. What I do know is that you will be required to bring your bike into the dealership to have this part mounted, and they will be keeping the old piece that it replaces. I am inquiring what the consequances are if one elects NOT to have this change made, since it obviously does not appeal to many. Perhaps it doesnt look as bad in person but we shall see. I know many dealers dont even have them yet so the letter makes no difference at all. Everything is done via your VIN so you dont need letter to have parts changed if they have it in already.
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I kinda figured it might be a safety recall type issue and not an option since people have reported burns, etc. I guess we'll see once the parts start coming in or dealerships start getting more 2013 models that come with that part from the factory.
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Just had a call from my dealer in the UK - the heat shielding is now coming to UK bikes. However, the dealer said the letter I'm about to receive from Ducati will have two other upgrades on offer:
A new ECU flash to improve ridablity and an option to change to a 41 tooth rear sprocket (at cost). If you don't go for the chargeable rear sprocket then the new flash is different to comprehend the existing 39 tooth sprocket. Anyone else heard about this?
Having seen the ugly heat shielding kit there's no way its going on my bike. It appears the new heat shielding is not a safety recall and so should not be mandatory.
A new ECU flash to improve ridablity and an option to change to a 41 tooth rear sprocket (at cost). If you don't go for the chargeable rear sprocket then the new flash is different to comprehend the existing 39 tooth sprocket. Anyone else heard about this?
Having seen the ugly heat shielding kit there's no way its going on my bike. It appears the new heat shielding is not a safety recall and so should not be mandatory.
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