Fireman1291
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« on: April 09, 2012, 04:18:34 PM » |
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:'(  I'm taking it to the dealer on wednesday when I'm off duty. I was riding with some friends and they noticed a cloud of smoke behind me, so we pulled off the road and sure as shit oil was all over the engine and exhaust header. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from at first so I called for a tow truck and decided to take video of the oil leak while we waited so I had proof for the dealer and as we filmed the leak got worse and I found out where it was from. I used the tool kit to tighten the bolt(which was way loose) and I cancelled the tow truck and rode it home (oil level still good) I had to clean the whole bike when I got home as oil was everywhere....I'm so make the beast with two backsing pissed. I'll let you know what the dealer says on wednesday.  |
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2012, 04:31:13 PM » |
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The left case cover on my 2004 s4r was put on without sealant ... Guido must a been
Distracted by something pretty. Part of the charm of ducati I guess. Get it fixed and get back in the saddle.
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2012, 04:32:27 PM » |
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Wow, that's pretty major leak!
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« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2012, 04:40:13 PM » |
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WTF did they not check it over at the dealership before they handed you the keys?
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« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2012, 04:43:50 PM » |
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That's make the beast with two backsed up.
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Fireman1291
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2012, 05:04:11 PM » |
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Yeah I'm REAL pissed. I remember seeing a oil looking stain on the top heat sink fin just right of the spark plug on the head the day I bought it....which is right under that bolt. I thought nothing of it and cleaned it up. Fast forward 3 months and 1900 miles and you have that.....Not happy. The kicker is I just paid the dealer $200 last month to do the first service/oil change and now it needs new oil. I wonder if the dealer will have enough class to just give me a new oil change after the repair is made.......I'll update you all on wednesday after I take her in.  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2012, 05:09:11 PM » |
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good luck
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« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2012, 05:10:59 PM » |
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Did it stop leaking after you tightened the bolt? * HotIce checks all the bolts one more time once home  |
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Fireman1291
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2012, 02:02:21 AM » |
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Did it stop leaking after you tightened the bolt? * HotIce checks all the bolts one more time once home Yeah it stopped leaking after I tightened it. But I still don't trust it. It was pouring out....if that's a normal occurrence then that has to be the worst design ever! Talk about an acihilles heel! |
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2012, 05:10:25 AM » |
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That sucks! I would go freakin bananas on his ass  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2012, 05:20:57 AM » |
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thats normal if the bolt is loose. there is a small orifice that is connected to the oil pump to lube the cams. thats why it was pouring out like that.
you dont need an oil change. just a top off.
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2012, 06:11:18 AM » |
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Yeah it stopped leaking after I tightened it. But I still don't trust it. It was pouring out....if that's a normal occurrence then that has to be the worst design ever! Talk about an acihilles heel!
Well, there is some oil pressure there when the engine is running, so anything which is not properly tight will result in a major leak. Does anyone have proper torque values for these bolts? |
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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2012, 06:43:35 AM » |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be furious as I'm sure you are!!! I'm glad it stopped when you tightened that bolt up...what did the dealer say?  Did they at least refill the oil for you??? |
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2012, 07:55:28 AM » |
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My S2R1K had a slow leak similar to yours when I first got it I thought it was the deal that is I'm the cam cover. I tightened and changed the seal.
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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2012, 10:36:28 AM » |
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thats normal if the bolt is loose. there is a small orifice that is connected to the oil pump to lube the cams. thats why it was pouring out like that.
you dont need an oil change. just a top off.
+1 Sometimes shit happens. Tighten it up, top off your oil, wash the bike and hit the road. Your dealer isn't at fault. They're just basically doing final assembly when they uncrate new bikes. That being said, the tech that worked on your bike should have caught that when they did your first service. I would have. I investigate anything like that out of the ordinary. . . |
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