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[Jools]

Originally posted by rockhopper
I'm no expert by any means but i've never heard of the oil plug problem happening on a 748. I've heard of a couple of unexplained blowups on 748's but they havent been caused by the oil plug.

I think Ducati would deny that its a safety issue hence there has never been a recall. Look at the Hyabusa subframe problem, thats potentially just as dangerous but there was never a recall.

I think that it can affect almost every Duc of a certain age. Wasn't this what happened to Guido's 748R at Cadwell TA2? And didn't Guido's previous 748 have the same thing happen?

[rockhopper]

I remember it going pop Jools but i don't recall the reason why.

[nelly]

I've not seen any plugs personally, but i've seen a few spinning the big end shells. No obvious reason either.
I'd guess that's what happened to this engine, not the plug. They've been fitting them much better since '99 or so.

[Fordie]

Well after you have sorted this unfortunate incident out , you will have to join the BHC for a ride out as i see you live in the area. With all the doom and gloom you have nothing but good times ahead, with 06 to look forwards to . 4D

[weeksy2]

Have you rung them today fella ?

[GetawayRider]

i spoke to ducati uk, as the bike is outside the manufacturers warranty there is not much they can do but speak to the dealer.

i have decided on a path to take and taking the neccessary steps. i'll be calling the dealer later on to get an update.

[Jools]

Yeah but, no but, yeah but DUK surely have some interest in the way that their accredited dealers deal with customers they just sold low mileage Dukes to?

[rockhopper]

I don't really think DUK have much legal responsibility for this. Your warranty and contract is with the dealer who supplied the bike and they should be your first point of contact. DUK may be able to put pressure on the dealer however.

Keep us informed.

[TopiToo]

Hello

just out of intrest does the DSC have any clout in matters such as this?

After all we are all customers of the Ducati world.


regards


TopiToo

[loverobot]

rockhopper - i agree to a point - getaway rider should simply deal with the seller

what the seller does with duk is their own affair

it hacks me off because its things like this that affect the perception of unreliability and therefore affects us all in the long run re resale values