Ducati breakdown

dancingdog

dancingdog

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Hello All

My brother is going back to 2 wheels in the spring after a 3 year gap & has been a dedicated kawasaki man most of his biking life (his 1st being a Z1-R) Ive got him 90% convinced to buy a 996 but he's got reservations about reliability.

Be honest with me - is there any truth in the poor reliability rumours or is the whole thing a conspiracy by Akihito to maintain the GDP of Japan.

DD
 
Honestly

yes Ducatis break down!! But so do all bikes!!

Realistically an older ducati is liekly to have a few more 'issues' but if it's well maintained and checked regularly no reason why it would be any different to any other bike.

The electrics on the older models had some 'features' but the newer ones are ok as long as you don't soak them in water!!

Battteries can die quite quickly, especially if an alarm is used, but on an optimate they are ok and if you need to use the bike then might be worth gettign a spare and keeping it charged in case. Having said that, the new gel batteries seem much better.
 
Sorry to repeat myself from other threads but i've had 5 ducati's and done a lot of miles including a trip to Morocco and never had a single breakdown.

Well if the truth be told one of my bikes did break down after i sold it to a mate.......ex mate now ha ha!

They do need to well serviced and looked after and won't stand the neglect that say a Honda could stand, but the riding experience is far far better than a Honda.

Service history by a good specialist and condition is very important.

I also find a bike that has been used regularly rather than once or twice a year is preferable so not bothered too much about mileage.

I have no hesitation taking mine round Europe without worrying about relaibility
 
ive got a 996 and if you look back at my threads youll see ive had more than my fair share of problems. i dont care tho, i love the bike. it was used all thru last winter and the electrics got a bit messy this year due to corrosion. all of which ive now cleaned up and it runs brilliant. the clutch slave master cylinder packed up but was replaced under warranty (known fault). if he gets one from a Ducati dealer it should have 12 months EverRed warranty on it for piece of mind. as much service / warranty history as possible.

My zx7r used to decide it wasnt gonna start after filling with petrol or just when it was warm, Kwak dealer told me " yeah zx6r's do that too "
 
Speak to Tam he has had some problems with his diesel engined Ducati however carried out a petrol conversion and everything seems OK now
 
999Ric said:
Speak to Tam he has had some problems with his diesel engined Ducati however carried out a petrol conversion and everything seems OK now
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performance over economy :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
 
never heard that one before nimue - I know the electrics can be interesting & the clutches aren't dusterproof ;)
 
dancingdog said:
never heard that one before nimue - I know the electrics can be interesting & the clutches aren't dusterproof ;)
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The clutch and brake levers are reliable, it's just they don't like tarmac! some R&G bungs would help that little problem Jan, I'm going to get some! ;)
 
ive used mine through about 3 or 4 winters as well as summers, been out in torrential rain, ice, snow (not intentional ) and apart from an indicator relay and a starter motor nothing electrical has gone wrong.ive worked with other makes and so far found none more or less unreliable than ducatis a lot of the jap stuff is living off 30/40 year old reliability reputations.
A couple of years ago MCN did a test with a triumph motor,a honda motor and a ducati motor to see which was more reliable. I think it was like 15,000 miles of hard use with only standard servicing done or something like that,anyway the triumph blew up, the honda was still running but had bent valves and needed major work,the ducati was the only one that had everything within manufacturers tolerances.
 
Hi DD
My '97 reg Monster has only ever let me down once and that was this year when the clutch went because of the seals and I lost all the fluid. (to be fair I should have probably noticed the wee leak and had them replaced :doh: )
Other than that it has been perfectly reliable. It does get serviced but not particularly well pampered or looked after these days :( The battery used to be a nuisance but as Lily says the gel ones seem much better. I used to ride a Honda as well as the Monster and although the Honda was really reliable too and didn't get much, if any, attention at all maintenance wise, it just wasn't exciting!
So tell your bruv to get a Ducati and be a happy chappy :D
 
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...how do Ian,....:) ...tell your bruv to stop mithering and if he needs any more convincing he can have a go on mine!!!.....:eek:


....mind you....if owt happens to me beauty whilst not in my hands...I'll be introducing this fella to him!!!!



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spouse input

...now then, that changes things slightly in terms of choice. Does his missus intend to ride pillion? if so his descision may have to include a comfort factor. You know Ducati's are not the most comfy for some riders, never mind pillion!

How tall is bruv? ....them Mille's come with step stools as standard..:D ..I'm not shortlegged but must admit to only touching down with tiptoe's at junctions etc.

If he's been predominantly a Kwak fan, any encouragement from 'she who might have to be obeyed' may swing it for the ZX10...:scratchhead:
 
He did tell me Mrs wouldn't be on pillion - she'd rather have one of her own
She swapped her last one for a HORSE!!!!!!! (NEE BRAINS - NEE BRAKES)

I'll sell the idea of a 996 if it takes chinese burns, wedgies & tit nips.
 
Ooohhhh!

...MATRON!...:eek: ..

"I'll sell the idea of a 996 if it takes chinese burns, wedgies & tit nips."

...is this treatment meant for Bruv...or Mrs Bruv...:lol2:
 
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