Fluid leak on M696

[Jarvicious]

Option 2:  sell 696, buy old S2R.  You're welcome 

[NekkedChic]

Ironic and beginning to wonder if this is a "normal" thing for the new 696?  I AM tired of my SO saying "Well, yeah, it IS a Ducati, they ALL LEAK SHIT"!

I have OIL leak for SURE. Noticed it after a long ride AND was down a FULL QUART!! We cleaned it off, topped off oil, Tim tightened ? and it seemed to help a LITTLE, but back again, seems worse.
It IS under warranty obviously so will take it in. Just REALLY curious if this IS common, if most who took to dealers found it IS that "O" ring etc?
Just hate to lose the bike for too long, ride it 5 days a week at LEAST now. About 4K on it now also.

Any suggestions or any MORE out there seeing this too??  Tks

[Howie]

Ironic and beginning to wonder if this is a "normal" thing for the new 696?  I AM tired of my SO saying "Well, yeah, it IS a Ducati, they ALL LEAK SHIT"!

I have OIL leak for SURE. Noticed it after a long ride AND was down a FULL QUART!! We cleaned it off, topped off oil, Tim tightened ? and it seemed to help a LITTLE, but back again, seems worse.
It IS under warranty obviously so will take it in. Just REALLY curious if this IS common, if most who took to dealers found it IS that "O" ring etc?
Just hate to lose the bike for too long, ride it 5 days a week at LEAST now. About 4K on it now also.

Any suggestions or any MORE out there seeing this too??  Tks

All bikes have potential problems, including brands with reputations for bullet proof reliability like BMW and Honda.  Google BWM final drive for a little entertainment.  The O ring repair on duclvr's bike is a minor repair once the part comes in.  Yours may be different.  First step is bring it to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem.

[duclvr]

All bikes have potential problems, including brands with reputations for bullet proof reliability like BMW and Honda.  Google BWM final drive for a little entertainment.  The O ring repair on duclvr's bike is a minor repair once the part comes in.  Yours may be different.  First step is bring it to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem.

+1 really was a minor repair and I feel the most potential for problems is if parts are in stock or not.
I felt comfortable that my dealer was going to get my 696 squared away with out too much hassle.
It sucks to be without your bike, but better to have these gremlins come up sooner rather than later.

[JerryD]

I noticed the same leak on my new 696 after a ride today.  Leak is in the exact same position on my bike and created pretty much the same stain on the side of my motor.

I'll give my service department a call tomorrow and see how quickly I can get it in for a quick repair.

Not that I don't expect these things, but an oil leak 1,500kms into the life of my bike doesn't impress me at all.

Let's hope they have the parts in stock, and heck maybe they'll swap out the rear pads for the new ones that stop the brake noise

Jerry D

[ungeheuer]

You might be interested to know that this oil leak issue is also driving many folk nuts in the the UK >>   http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum/ducati-monster-696/33211-left-crankcase-oil-leak.html    Seems like Ducati has a little problem on their hands...

[Bladecutter]

My gf's 696 also developed the exact same leak as the original poster.
Our shop pulled off the entire left cover, and reapplied the sealant to it.
Now it doesn't leak anymore.

If you have the leak, it might have been the factory goobers didn't seal the left cover properly.
I wonder if the engine was assembled in China, or something?

BC.

[JerryD]

My dealer fixed it by re-sealing the left side cover for the engine.  Seems to have cured the problem.  No big deal but still a minor pain.

Jerry D