Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Monsters > Buying S4R - What to look for?

[Rushjob]

It's pretty much the same as your ST4S engine, frame & suspension wise.
Recalls wise, not heard of nynthing UK / Europe but there's this one for N America.....
NHTSA Campaign ID: 05V219000
Component: Suspension: Front: Shock Absorber
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Year:
2005Make:
DucatiModel:
S4RRecall Date:
05/06/2005Potential Number of Units Affected: 117

Manufactured: Defect Summary:

On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.

Consequence Summary:

The incorrect component could potentially fail causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Corrective Summary:

Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Ducati at 408-253-0499.

[Paul996]

Had my S4R for over a year now, love it.
Only had a short on the rear light unit that blew a fuse. Ducati changed the clock unit as some of the LED's did not work. The warning light for the indicators and high beam did not work (the indicators and high beam did).

Buy and enjoy

[KeefyB]

Hmm,...dont they have a 996 motor?
What about the rockers?