Ducati Monster Forum

Two days ago the left mirror on the 696 inexplicably broke off. The mirror was always loose, even when it was fully tightened down. Luckily this is a known problem. Yesterday we discovered an even bigger problem. No lights. The strange part is that ONE blinker is still working!?! The front right blinker went out a few weeks ago, and we automatically assumed that it was the bulb. Catie wanted to replace he fronts anyway, so we were in no hurry to fix it.  CJ noticed on the Saturday ride that I never used my brakes (was riding Catie's bike for the hell of it,) but forget to mention it to me  [laugh]

So off for warranty service she goes  [thumbsup] The timing really stinks. All of this great weather ahead of us, Catie on vacation, yet no bike to ride  [bang]

[bang] Yup, I noticed it going into the corners but filed it away...for some reason. I blame it on the wind beating my head around.  [laugh]

Hope it gets fixed in a timley manner.  [thumbsup]

Yo Zack, you going to AMS Alvarodo? I may take the hyper in for the 600mile manana.  I'll have to call first to see what's up there.

Bar end mirrors work for me, but I do like the little Rizomas on the 695.  I do not miss the big plastic stock mirrors.

I think that we are going to drop it off at Eurosport. I am dropping my 1098 off as well. Rear brake needs to be fixed, and I am hoping that they can get that pesky recall taken care of (got my letter from DNA today  [thumbsup] )

Do you need a ride back from AMS?

Don't know yet, thanks for the offer.

The 600 on the monster only took an hour or so, so I'll probably wait.

 [thumbsup]

Let me know. I never mind a road trip  ;D

Dropped off the 696 and the 1098 today. I have no idea how long they will be out. New Years will slow it down even more  >:(

Derrick said today they were almost caught-up.  good luck.  I'm still reeling from the S4RS sitting there calling my name.....is there a memory pill I can take to wipe it clean from today's AMS visit?

take it to ESC?

I did. They may have my 1098 done today. Catie's 696 could take a bit longer. 

Looks like the 1098 needs a new chain. I should have it back on Friday. They do not have the rear brake fixed yet.  Not bad really, considering that they also did the VR recall.

The 696 hasn't been done yet.

New chain already?  How many miles are on the 1098?

Only 5k miles. They said it could make it a bit longer, but went ahead and let them replace it.

Did you get the new battery compartment & heat shield?

Have you already had the sprocket recall?!?

Sprocket recall was done when they did the first service. The ner battery compartment and heat shield were done today. I just wish that I hadn't had the VR meltdown already  :P

Cool. I need that done...

I was in the process of relocating the ECU and VR anyway... and the recall came out.

I've had way too many heat related failures -and my warantee is turning into a pumkin in a month...
I've averaged three new ECU's a year!
-which is one thing under warranty, but unacceptable if I'm paying for them!!!

Wow.  I get about 13,000 miles per chain on the 1098 (and that's with a 14t front sprocket).
I use the DID VM525 chain, Maxima chain wax, and clean chain & sprockets with PPG wax & grease remover.

Are you running 520 chain?  Lube? ...?  ???

I have been rather pathetic when it comes to chain care. I take full responsibility.

The man does not own a bottle of lube




ummmmmm........chain lube [roll]

There is one on my kitchen table. Granted, I do not own it. I have read the back. Does that count?

thief

I believe that you set it there  [roll] [cheeky]

I thought the 1098 had a 520 chain?

stock 525

The 696 is on a test ride, and then it should be ready to go. I do not have the entire scoop yet, but relays were involved.

[thumbsup]

What did they do about the mirror(s)?

Gave us a new mirror. No luck on the credit towards bar end mirrors.

Good to know, I won't see what it takes to make mine fall off again.

So much for getting my bike back today   :'(  They took it out on the test ride and the electrical gremlins reappeared.  They are not sure what the problem is at this point and going to have to dig into it further. 

bummer. sounds like they're being thorough at least...

Catie, the offer still stands, find a way to Burleson and you can borrrow the 695.  I know it's not as fast as the 696, but it's got clip-ons ;D

Having a sick duc is upsetting. Missed some great weather

and more coming our way...hope you get it back quickly.

Thanks  [thumbsup]

The 1098 came home last night, but the 696 is deathly ill.  It looks like Catie may have to ride the R6 for a while.

Wow, what's wrong with the 696??  I thought its issues were minor.

The lights are still acting up. The only light not affected is the left rear blinker.  The bike has also started blowing fuses, something that it had not done before it went to the shop. The problem has not been isolated.

I hope that this is not the beginning of a warranty nightmare  :o

Lemon Law it & get the M1100 ;D

does that apply to motorcycles?  someone had told me a while back that it was cars and trucks only??

VERDICT

Wiring harness must be replaced  [bang]

TIME FRAME

Unknown

They have the bike working, but there is a short somewhere in the harness.  The bike could be fine for months, or lose the lights in the first mile.  We are going to pick it up for the weekend and return it to the shop on Tuesday. The wiring harness was ordered yesterday. Can't miss out on this awesome weather.

Sorry Catie but glad you'll be able to ride  ;)

+1 ...but they should've let you take the M1100S as a loaner.  [moto]

Trust me, I tried  [evil]  We could have gotten the HM or 1098, but Catie didn't want to ride either of them.  She just wants her 696. 

Good news. Have a great weekend, & BE SAFE [thumbsup]

(Hope to see you here Saturday)

(RockBand might just be here by Saturday ;) )

awwe....isn't that sweet?  but seriously, i would have taken the 1098 without a second thought.  i have yet to ride one, actually.  after riding the 848 i can only imagine how nuts it is.

Katie can have my 696 if I can have the 1098.

she is fiercely loyal.

let's just say... it's nuts.

Are you gonna make it here Saturday?

that's the plan, man.  someone has to drink your beer.  i would ask you if you need any tools or anything to assist putting your stuff back together, but then i remembered that you live in a garage.

you can ride mine Saturday

i'm going to go out on a limb and say i should probably be sober for that, yeah?

I was doing okay with not having my 1098 anymore until L'Smart started riding his around again.  Please stop talking about how great it is.  Pretty please?  ;)

not that there's anything wrong with that.

I didn't think I bought a 696 dark, but apparently I was wrong...

stealth monster ;D

If only!

No more speeding tickets. Ever.

isn't there a special kind of film you can apply to vehicles that's supposed to make all the "shiny" places scatter a laser beam instead of let it bounce back to the source?  always wondered if that was legit.

http://www.phantomplate.com/ (http://www.phantomplate.com/)

696 goes in tomorrow for new wiring harness.  How long should that take?  It sounds time consuming  [bang]

doesn't sound like a speedy job....but you never know.  i'll cross my fingers for you guys...hope this fixes things for you.  and you should grab a HM to flog for the interim...

or just borrow Dan's  [thumbsup]

Good luck with that, he's an asshole ;D

+ 11-ty billion

[roll] [roll]

get a f'n loaner!

+ 11ty billion  ;)

so did the new wiring harness fix the problem?