Crank case oil leak on 696

[Ghost696]

I have a monster 696 that keep leaking oil on the left crank case. This is the second time and it's starting to really aggravate me. The dealer keep having to Re-seal the crankcase to fix the problem. I'm starting to wonder if this is a common issue with the 696. Does anyone know if this is common? or, Am I the only one having this problem. This is my first Ducati and, so far the experienced is not good.

[Raux]

Where exactly is the leak?

[Raux]

Ghost,

this is the second problem you have said you've gone back to the dealer... ever thought about finding a new dealer to check their work?

[DucatiTorrey]

Ive had to take mine in three times. Each time they sealed something else. No problems since, though that was all last summer. I too am going to a new dealer to have them look at it, next time.

[Ghost696]

First time it happened I was told the leak was coming from the bottom of the crank case and they just Re-sealed it and that fixed the problem. This time it look like its between the crank case and alternator cover. I'm waiting for the  dealer to call me so I can find out for sure where it's comming from this time. I did some reading about this issue and, sounds like it is a common problem on the 696. I have less than 3,000 miles on the monster and I been having problem left and right, It's starting to really piss me off.

[w7ck7d]

Mine was leaking on the left crank case,after i re torque every bolts around it leak stop for about 3000 to 4000 miles.Now start leaking again for a bit when its cold.

[Povidius]

I've noticed mine is leaking, too.  I'm going to try torquing the bolts and see if that helps; otherwise, off to the dealer I go.

[w7ck7d]

After torquing alll the bolts yesterday and rode it for 300miles leaks gone..

[JerryD]

What side of your bike was the oil leak?

I initially had a leak on the left side which was re-sealed by the dealer.  Now I've got a small leak on the right side.  Will have to go over all the bolts with a wrench to see if this cures it.

Do you know the torque specs for those bolts? 

Thx.

[DucaChic]

I have a monster 696 that keep leaking oil on the left crank case. This is the second time and it's starting to really aggravate me. The dealer keep having to Re-seal the crankcase to fix the problem. I'm starting to wonder if this is a common issue with the 696. Does anyone know if this is common? or, Am I the only one having this problem. This is my first Ducati and, so far the experienced is not good.

I experienced a similar leak at the end of last season. My dealer was able to resolve the problem for me. No reoccurrence yet this season.

Original post here:  http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=31948.msg555089#msg555089

[uclabiker06]

Yeah i had a little leak on my new Ducati when i purchased it... bullshit quality control.  One of the bolts just needed to be tightened a bit and it went away.  Will be much worst if the leak is dripping versus a leak that is not dripping.  if not dripping just tighten up bolt a bit w/ torque wrench to proper torque but be careful b/c the screw is steel and engine casing is aluminum. 

[Povidius]

I haven't torqued my bolts yet, but I've noticed the leak has stopped (for now).  In the event it comes back and I have to torque the bolts, does anyone by chance know what they are supposed to be torqued to?