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Started by Saltwater*Cowgirl, January 14, 2009, 10:57:12 AM

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Saltwater*Cowgirl

January 14, 2009, 10:57:12 AM
Has anyone else heard of a recall on 696 pipes due to paint chips?  Apparently the whole exhaust is replaced? ???
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Raux

#1
January 14, 2009, 11:03:42 AM
where is the paint on the exhausts?

Raux

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January 14, 2009, 11:53:17 AM Last Edit: January 14, 2009, 11:55:15 AM by Raux
Quote from: Saltwater*Cowgirl on January 14, 2009, 10:57:12 AM
Has anyone else heard of a recall on 696 pipes due to paint chips?  Apparently the whole exhaust is replaced? ???

you'll have to give more info. where did you hear this? have you checked with your dealer? is it all 696s or just early production?

zLoki

#5
January 14, 2009, 05:14:28 PM
Paint on the exhausts??  Even if there was, how would that effect performance enough to merit a full system replacement?  Now if the metal is chipping away for some reason, that would make more sense.   I got 6k on mine, no issues...

[moto]
Mostly stock '12 796
Sold - '09 696 with 30,000 miles

tcspeedfreak

#6
January 15, 2009, 06:18:13 AM
replacing them w/termi's?
just another fool playing with boats and bikes

Big Troubled Bear

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January 15, 2009, 06:45:52 AM
Quote from: tcspeedfreak on January 15, 2009, 06:18:13 AM
replacing them w/termi's?

Whoooo Whooooooooo [thumbsup]
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.

Raux

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January 15, 2009, 07:44:09 AM
hmmm i'm gonna have to look VERY VERY hard for those chips. i want my free Termis

Saltwater*Cowgirl

#9
January 15, 2009, 09:54:33 AM
Nope, nothing to do with the coil issue. 

2nd hand info.  My husband called our local dealer yesterday to schedule an oil change on his 848.  The service guy remembered that I also had a 696 and said there was a recall on the 696.  The inside of the cans is painted a matte black and the paint was chipped/flaking when it came out of the crate.  This was the case with my bike and 2 other 696's that I saw on the floor (all '09 models back in August).  Coincidentally, this is also present on DH's 848 but there was no mention of changing his.   Strictly cosmetic and to me, nothing that warrants a new exhaust system - maybe a little spray of matte?  Anyhow...

My husband's understanding was that they were replacing the entire stock can.  Granted, service dude is francophone and maybe there was a complete communication gap happening there.   Obviously no bulletin is out on this and nobody else is savvy, so I'll just let y'all know if I end up with a new set of termis.   [cheeky]  Not holding my breath.  Cheers!
'I am always doing that which I cannot, in order that I may learn how to do it.'

Raux

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January 15, 2009, 11:48:52 AM Last Edit: January 15, 2009, 11:59:48 AM by Raux
can't wait to hear how this turns out.

francophone = ?

Mother

#11
January 15, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: Raux on January 15, 2009, 11:48:52 AM
can't wait to hear how this turns out.

francophone = ?


Frog

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#12
January 15, 2009, 12:41:33 PM
Quote from: Raux on January 15, 2009, 11:48:52 AM
can't wait to hear how this turns out.

francophone = ?

It's a type of exhaust build for French bikes.



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Saltwater*Cowgirl

#13
January 15, 2009, 01:54:48 PM
Quote from: Raux on January 15, 2009, 11:48:52 AM
can't wait to hear how this turns out.

francophone = ?

Meeee too.  I'll let you know on Feb. 13th.   
'I am always doing that which I cannot, in order that I may learn how to do it.'

roggie

#14
June 07, 2009, 05:45:55 AM
i hate to dig up old threads but... the paint on my stock cans is chipping too. What ever happened? was anything covered by the dealer?
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