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Started by irridium, April 20, 2011, 01:14:11 PM

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rideserotta

#15
April 21, 2011, 09:37:39 AM
irridium,

I wouldn't be so quick to say 'no big deal'. It is a big deal. You have every right to expect that those things won't happen to the bike early in the ownership experience. But when they do, the dealer should, and hopefully will, step up and make it right.

First experiences are important. They have a big impact on what we choose to make our second experience.

Good luck.
'07 Ducati GT1000
'05 Ducati Monster 620 - Sold

Bladecutter

#16
April 21, 2011, 11:23:16 AM
It is a shame to spend a good chunk of your hard earned money on a Premium product, and then have to turn around, take it back, and tell them that the Premium product that they sold you was put together by ham-fisted gorillas.

Be grateful your 696 didn't go through the same ordeal as my gf's 696.

Just about every electronic component on her bike had to be swapped due to a CEL that just would not go away.
O2 sensors, MAP sensor, wiring harness, throttle bodies, ecu, everything.
Took months to get DNA to stop nitpicking about the bike, and just swap everything at once.
There was also the oil leak that actually preceded the electrical issues.

But, when she gets on the bike, and gets to ride it, she forgets all about the issues, and just simple has a great time.
And that right there is the reason why she bought a Premium motorcycle.

BC.

junior varsity

#17
April 21, 2011, 04:52:35 PM
its karma getting you back for repeatedly using the word "break" - something broke. 


"brakes"

NorDog

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April 21, 2011, 06:24:13 PM Last Edit: April 21, 2011, 06:33:05 PM by NorDog
Quote from: OT on April 20, 2011, 07:55:36 PM
you should have bought a harley...

FTR, my 2005 FXDX never had a problem and I rode the snot out of it from the day I bought it new (okay, I did a proper break in) till the day I sold it four years later.



So, yeah, maybe you have a point there.

On the other hand, I would rather my Monster have developed a cracked fender than the need for a new gas tank every year.

Oh, and did I mention the voltage regulator that burst into flames while lane splitting the 101 through downtown LA during evening rush hour?

A man in passion rides a mad horse. -- Ben Franklin

mitt

#19
April 21, 2011, 08:10:55 PM
to the OP - if brake fluid was really squirting all over like you said, that might be an issue on the paint.  Painted surfaces and brake fluid are not friends.  Check you bike carefully for any stains or paint peeling.


mitt

ducatiz

#20
April 22, 2011, 04:48:01 AM
that just proves you have a hot ass

Quote from: NorDog on April 21, 2011, 06:24:13 PM
Oh, and did I mention the voltage regulator that burst into flames while lane splitting the 101 through downtown LA during evening rush hour?


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irridium

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April 22, 2011, 08:00:27 AM Last Edit: April 22, 2011, 08:29:06 AM by irridium
Quote from: j v on April 21, 2011, 04:52:35 PM
its karma getting you back for repeatedly using the word "break" - something broke.  


"brakes"

nice one!  [thumbsup]
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