Actually we are in 2013...Once again all I'm doing is showing that this kind of thing happens, probably more frequently than most people realize.
I'm not bashing Ducati...
i see the ducati drone is out in full force. are you wearing your ducati feetie pajamas and getting ready to climb into your ducati 1199 shaped bed with your ducati bed sheets and pillows? out the box the the 1199 is the best bike ever never needs a mod and nothing goes wrong. all complaints are a figment of the imagination and never really happen.
buddies 2012 triumph 675-r melted a HOLE! in the gauge cluster after the bike sitting out at lunch for 2 hrs.. and stock windscreen... and triumph wouldn't replace it at least ducati is making the effort
So, far we have:
1. oil leaks- all over the bike
2. fogging dash
3. melting dash
4. melting fairings
5. slave/clutch issues
6. bolts/pieces/assorted .... flying off
7. paint issues- clear coat failure
8. starting issues
9. turn signal/horn issues
(take or leave these ones)
10. horrible OEM gearing- the ....... 41T 'upgrade' should have been at no charge, they can take back the original ....
11. no oil viewer on initial production run.
So let me get this straight, these are all "okay" and "everyday things." In literally every single thread somebody chimes in defending Ducati and how this bike ISN'T a big rolling piece of ....; when in fact it IS.
Yes, I'm keeping mine, I do love it for the most part and plan on tracking my R next season. I personally haven't had all of these issues its just the running list I've made. I'm not bashing Ducati, I'm expressing my opinion about facts.
Feel free to flame this reply as I most likely won't be reopening this thread...
Wait, did some ....... ^^ actually suggest that we MUST park our bikes in the shade?
I mean, if I choose shade or sun and have shade available I'll choose the shade.
But actually demanding he park his bike in the shade? Are you retarded? If I can't park my bike in front of Foodtown on a Sunday at 2pm without having to worry about losing my $1,000 screen due to it being a tad too sunny, THATS A BIG ISSUE....
So, far we have:
1. oil leaks- all over the bike
2. fogging dash
3. melting dash
4. melting fairings
5. slave/clutch issues
6. bolts/pieces/assorted .... flying off
7. paint issues- clear coat failure
8. starting issues
9. turn signal/horn issues
(take or leave these ones)
10. horrible OEM gearing- the ....... 41T 'upgrade' should have been at no charge, they can take back the original ....
11. no oil viewer on initial production run.
So let me get this straight, these are all "okay" and "everyday things." In literally every single thread somebody chimes in defending Ducati and how this bike ISN'T a big rolling piece of ....; when in fact it IS.
Yes, I'm keeping mine, I do love it for the most part and plan on tracking my R next season. I personally haven't had all of these issues its just the running list I've made. I'm not bashing Ducati, I'm expressing my opinion about facts.
Feel free to flame this reply as I most likely won't be reopening this thread...
it's always the best to talk directly with the mechanic, they're the most reasonable and knowledgeable in the dealerships, plus most times they love the bikes, so they take pride in taking care of them.
good deal to demand a solution from ducati. to be honest, i can't recall this issue here yet. fogged dahes, yes, but molten on top? no.