999R - CRACKED SUBFRAME!
 

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

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

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

Dont worry mate iv had 2 :o

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

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

Yeh but mine cracked the tube in half not the weld :(

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

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

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 !:o

replaced under warranty

[Edited on 13-1-2006 by chillo]

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