That would scare the 'kack' out of me and every time I rode the bike again untill I was 100% satisified the fault was understood and sorted!
I remembered posting a link for UK recalls - so I had a hunt about and there appears to have been a recall for this in the UK, link here:
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/rec...6BB9002691 B7 and the details:
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Vehicle Recall Details
Reference : RM/95/004
Manufacturer Ref :
Make: DUCATI
Model : 916 and 748
Launch Date : 03/08/1995
Numbers Involved : 228
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Details
Concern : THROTTLE MAY STICK IN OPEN POSITION
Description : The teflon bushing may slide out of the throttle cable housing and allow the throttle to stick in the open or partially open condition.
Remedial Action : Recall the affected machines and replace the original throttle cable with a quality assured example.
Vehicle Id : From 005054 (916)
From 001238 (748)
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Perhaps dropping a line to Ducati UK with your details might be worthwhile - to see if there has been any updates (if nothing else).
Good luck - Frank