Ducati Monster Forum

has anybody else had this happen to their new bike . Bike was 5 months old when these rust spots appeared on the bars. Its always kept under a carport and it happened after there was a heavy fog for a few days in a row. Not left in the pouring rain not even ridden in the rain. Sent photos to the dealer back in May and still waiting to hear about a solution. Any thoughts.....


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I'd be seeking a warranty replacement. They must have gone to steel bars some time ago. My old Monster came stock with you beaut alloy bars. Maybe the dealer can do an upgrade deal on nice alloy bars.

Failing that, there are a range of beautiful alloy bars available in various colors from our sponsors Motowheels and Monsterparts. Not sure if sponsor California Cycleworks have them, but worth checking.

u havent been grinding any wear near your bike because thats what it looks like

"u havent been grinding any wear near your bike because thats what it looks like"

Certainly does look like iron filings but also has there ever been brake fluid spilt on there as that can affect the paint finish?  I just checked my bars on the 1100 EVO and they are alloy taper bars so the rust is definitely from another source.  So if you haven't been grinding or filing in the vicinity then someone has.  Would have had to have occurred within the last week or so I am guessing.  You need to get on to the dealer and see if they will do something.  Otherwise wash it off and try some autosol or similar to polish it out if they are alloy bars.  Best of luck  

Forgot to add you should check fork legs and triple clamps to make sure it is not on them as well.

Definately no grinding or filing of any kind near this bike. No brake fluid leaking anywhere and absolutely no rust spots anywhere else, forks etc. the spots appeared virtually over a few days after the damp weather , this was back in May when the bike was still pretty shiny new. these pics were back then too  and i sent the same ones too the dealer. It is quite a bit worse now . Im nearly 400 kms from the dealer so i cant just drop in. Disappointed  Yes! I pretty much posted this one just too see if it has happened to any one elses bike.Im not at any kind of fault as regard to angle grinding or such. I dont reckon Ducati will come through for me so i probably will just get new bars at some stage.

i can tell u this much that is cross contamination just get a tube of auto sole and a scotch bright pad  and gently take them of easy  [thumbsup]

So is the consensus that they are alloy bars for this model?

Absolutely for the 1100 EVO.  Alloy tapered bars.  Can't comment on other models as don't have them.  Autosol and gentle polish should solve the problem.  You won't need new bars as this is just surface marks from what I can see in the photo.  Once cleaned off it should be fine.  Good luck. 

Mmmmm . Ive had a few guys look at the bars and they all seem to agree they are steel bars. If so will autosol make any difference ?

Get a  magnet if it sticks there steel. yes autosole will polish and protect it has a very mild cutting compound .if they are steel bars get them powdercoated they would be very cheap to do

Magnet hey  ;D what a great idea! That sorted that out they are definately steel.Looks like i will give autosol a try

now that u know they are steel if that rust is bleed through options 1 get dealer to replace
                                                                                           2 get bars recoated
                                                                                           3 get after market bars ,rethel fat duc etc
welcome to ducati where they ask top dollar for shit   

Sorry Reddog didn't check what bike you had.  1100 has alloy but you have 696.  As Bazz said, chase up the dealer and try and get them replaced firstly. Otherwise look to find an alloy bar that will replce.  Renthall or someone should have something.  Good luck.