Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 748 Blown Engine (again - call for help)

[GetawayRider]

Hello Everyone,

First of all thanks for all your advice, support and offers of assistance. As a newcomer I felt very welcomed into the community of Ducati owners, even if it wasn’t under ideal circumstances.

I decided it was best to go it alone and not drag the whole DSC into the situation and refrained from making any posts until the situation was resolved. While I believe everyone has a right to freedom of expression, especially on the internet, I certainly didn’t want the witch hunt that these types of forum posts often encourage; I just wanted some advice and support - which I got. Most of all, I just wanted to ride my bike again. I’m very please to say that I can now do that!

Ducati Aylesbury offered to repair my 748 at no cost to me. They maintained that ‘I was the author of my own misfortune’ and at no point did they accept liability for the motorcycles mechanical failure. Ducati Aylesbury offered to repair my bike as a ‘gesture of goodwill only’.

I accepted their offer. I just wanted to ride it again.

The work was soon carried out, I ran it in, took it for it’s first service, and now I have just finished the final running in period and I have to say - it feels fantastic!

I have no quarms at all with the workmanship or service i eventually received.

It doesn’t miss a beat, it’s crisp and loud, and dare I say it – I’m almost getting fast on it. the hairs on my neck stand up every time i crack the throttle. I love it. If i could get it up the stairs i'd probably sleep with it.

All I need now is a bit of sun…. when is the next ride out??????


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