999R - CRACKED SUBFRAME!

ROACHMAN · #1 13-Jan-2006, 15:40

My 2003 999r is being serviced at the moment at Moto Rapido

They have discovered that the rear subframe is cracked in two places

Although the bike is outside of warranty, its looking like Ducati will replace the subframe FOC

The bike has never been crashed

Is this failure of the subframe a known fault ?

It is a bit worrying as I am average weight, I never used any panniers, Ventura luggage system etc on the bike.

Roachman

Real McCoy · #2 13-Jan-2006, 15:41

Dont worry mate iv had 2

dickieducati · #3 13-Jan-2006, 15:41

yep i beleive it is a known problem. a few on here have been replaced. maybe do a search and you might get some info up

Real McCoy · #4 13-Jan-2006, 15:47

Think they changed suppler in 05, not heard any recently, the mono is ally the bip aint

Real McCoy · #5 13-Jan-2006, 16:05

Yeh but mine cracked the tube in half not the weld

Haga-prisas · #6 13-Jan-2006, 16:39

do you have pictures of where do they exactly brake? I'm about to buy a 2005 999R and would like to check it first

Thanks

Real McCoy · #7 13-Jan-2006, 17:04

dont have piccys but they crack under seat unit where the 2 spars join either side

chillo · #8 13-Jan-2006, 18:33

mine failed through the tube also, only spotted it after the plate which the exhaust back box bolts to had snapped at both sides, leaving it hanging a bit loose !

replaced under warranty

[Edited on 13-1-2006 by chillo]

andyb · #9 13-Jan-2006, 20:26

I recon you all need to ride a bit more smoothly!

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