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Brand new DUCATI leaks oil. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJu6wj2hc9A#)

 :'( [thumbsdown]

I'm taking it to the dealer on wednesday when I'm off duty.


I was riding with some friends and they noticed a cloud of smoke behind me, so we pulled off the road and sure as shit oil was all over the engine and exhaust header. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from at first so I called for a tow truck and decided to take video of the oil leak while we waited so I had proof for the dealer and as we filmed the leak got worse and I found out where it was from. I used the tool kit to tighten the bolt(which was way loose) and I cancelled the tow truck and rode it home (oil level still good)

I had to clean the whole bike when I got home as oil was everywhere....I'm so make the beast with two backsing pissed. I'll let you know what the dealer says on wednesday. [bang]

The left case cover on my 2004 s4r was put on without sealant ... Guido must a been
Distracted by something pretty.  Part of the charm of ducati I guess.  Get it fixed and get back in the saddle.

Wow, that's pretty major leak!

WTF did they not check it over at the dealership before they handed you the keys?

That's make the beast with two backsed up.

Yeah I'm REAL pissed. I remember seeing a oil looking stain on the top heat sink fin just right of the spark plug on the head the day I bought it....which is right under that bolt. I thought nothing of it and cleaned it up. Fast forward 3 months and 1900 miles and you have that.....Not happy. [thumbsdown]


The kicker is I just paid the dealer $200 last month to do the first service/oil change and now it needs new oil. I wonder if the dealer will have enough class to just give me a new oil change after the repair is made.......

I'll update you all on wednesday after I take her in. :'(

good luck

Did it stop leaking after you tightened the bolt?
/me checks all the bolts one more time once home  ;D

Yeah it stopped leaking after I tightened it. But I still don't trust it. It was pouring out....if that's  a normal occurrence then that has to be the worst design ever! Talk about an acihilles heel!

That sucks!  I would go freakin bananas on his ass  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/guns/banana-gun.gif)

thats normal if the bolt is loose. there is a small orifice that is connected to the oil pump to lube the cams. thats why it was pouring out like that.

you dont need an oil change. just a top off.

Well, there is some oil pressure there when the engine is running, so anything which is not properly tight will result in a major leak.
Does anyone have proper torque values for these bolts?

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!  I would be furious as I'm sure you are!!!  I'm glad it stopped when you tightened that bolt up...what did the dealer say????  Did they at least refill the oil for you???

My S2R1K had a slow leak similar to yours when I first got it I thought it was the deal that is I'm the cam cover. I tightened and changed the seal.

+1

Sometimes shit happens.  Tighten it up, top off your oil, wash the bike and hit the road.

Your dealer isn't at fault.  They're just basically doing final assembly when they uncrate new bikes.

That being said, the tech that worked on your bike should have caught that when they did your first service.  I would have.

I investigate anything like that out of the ordinary. . .

Im blaming ducati, not the dealer. The dealer called me the morning to return my voicemail and was very professional and courteous. Ill be bringing it in tomorrow morning when im off duty. Ill update.

"They all do that." 

they never want to loose a customer.  doea anyone know if you can use lock tight on those bolts?

I don't know, personally. Someone here doubtless does.

Also, there may be a shop manual for it here: http://www.duc.nu/manuals/ (http://www.duc.nu/manuals/)

That would tell you for sure what is supposed to have Loctite applied, and what flavor you should use.

Might want to check out the DesmoTimes manual as well, if you plan to do some of your own wrenching.   http://www.desmotimes.com/maintenance1.htm (http://www.desmotimes.com/maintenance1.htm)






(And yes, I realize I just replied to a simple question with "Here, buy some books and look that shit up yourself!" :P)

that last part made me laugh, thanks i needed a chuckle

UPDATE

So I just took it in and wow....I have the most professional and courteous dealer one could hope for.

As soon as I pulled up the master mechanic came out and looked at it and was very thorough in explaining why it happened (Bolt just loosened, made joke about italians and that "franco" must have been more worried about his cappachino break. lol) and he wheeled it around back to install a new gasket to be safe and apply some "ducati glue" (not locktite) and re-tourque all the bolts. So I went in the show room and picked out some rizoma track flush LED front turn signals and some PIAA headlight bulbs and had them throw them on while they had it.

So while I'm waiting the parts guy (everyone is uber nice) asks if I'd like to take a demo out for a spin.

Me: why yes...yes I would
Him: We just unboxed a 2012 848evo stealth and installed the termi race kit and are going to turn it into a demo bike....would you like to ride that and break her in for us? You would be the first rider.
Me: Poops pants
Him: I'll get the keys, lol.


So I come back and wow what a smooth ride with the termi system. Its a incredible bike for around town fun. Just a nice bike all around.....

So I walk in and tell him how much fun it was and tells me my bike is done. To which I reply "damn" lol

He throws me back the 848evo keys and says "keep it for the day and ride the hell outta it, bring it back in the morning when we open and pick up your bike"

Me: Poops pants again.

I then got into a conversation with the owner about the comp werkes slip-on exhaust on my monster and he goes and gets the master mechanic and says "Later on today, hook this up to the exhaust gas reader and make sure his bike is running good"

O and they are giving me a substantial doscount on the turn signals because of my troubles. Which I really didn't need. Very classy.

So all in all If you are in the Tampa Bay area and are in the market for a Ducati you would be VERY wise to buy from EuroCycles of Tampa Bay!:)

Loner parked out front of my house...
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n273/fireman1291/photobucket-24082-1334162744386.jpg)

O and they said they will have a 1199 Panigale demo bike as well:eek:

+1 to Euro Cycles always treating me well too. I bought my bike from them 3 years ago and they still remember exactly what bike they sold me even when I'm in the truck.
They also performed a warranty tank swap for me in an easy and painless manner when others were having many problems with their respective dealerships.

I am SOOOO taking the 1199 out for a spin. Already decided that will be next (additional) streetbike.

They rock man! From sales,parts,service, to owner. They are a different breed of dealer. [beer]

[drool] [drool] [drool]

That 848 Evo is gorgeous......I'm very happy they took such good care of you...and a bit jealous, I really want one of those 848 Darks....  [drool]

And please post what they said about the Fuel/Air mixture with the CW exhaust, thx!

That's great service!  [thumbsup]

My local dealer has a very similar mentality. And they have an identical 848 to that as their demo 848...same exhaust and everything. I was >< this close to getting it instead of my Multi hehe.

Maybe next time you'll cut them some slack first?

A great business is made by its support, not its product.

Glad you're happy.

My wife and I stopped at Eurocycles while on vacation two weeks ago to poke around and buy a few t shirts. Awesome place and really nice staff, wish they were closer. Nice shop.

sounds like they did right by you, as they should have after an issue like that.  Glad to here you enjoyed the demo I'm sure were all jealous right now i know i am!

IMO they went above and beyond! Sounds like a great dealership!

+1

Now get that 848 off the f'n street!!   >:(

 ;D

Show me when I ever blamed the dealer? [thumbsdown]

You're right, I don't see you blaming the dealer, I apologize. I was taking to tone and applying it to the wrong place.

No worries brother ;)

Just didnt want to anyone to see that and blame the dealer. EUROCYCLES of Tampa Bay is a kickass dealer.

That sucks man, that's the one thing i hate to see on any of my rides, oil leak.Hope it all works out