| Depends on several things...
Basically, if you own one of the 748/9** variants, you need to get them checked at the next service. If the bike is still in its warranty period then you will need to get ot done at an authorised dealer to mantain the warranty...if its an older model and not in warranty then you can take it anywhere you like!
Specifically ask for it to be done, even if it is not on the planned service schedule. It may cost you a few pennies more for the check (say an hour or twos labour, as to do it properly they have to pull the cams), but it will give you a definitive answer either way as to if they are shagged or not.
If they are...they need replacing (although you can get them recoated by some specialists if you want to go down that route), and can prove costly if you need a few doing.
As for if Ducati UK will pay for the parts, I think they look at each individual case on its own. I think its a case of keep on knocking on their door or shouting down the phone at them and they will get the message and 'perhaps' reach a compromise with the owner. It does to a degree depend on the age of the bike/service history etc...
One thing at a time...get them checked and see if they are OK or not...then decide on a plan of action!
And to put your mind at rest, my previous bike was a 1997 748 bp with 16,000 miles and it never had an issue with the rockers.
[Edited on 13-1-2005 by Harv748]  |