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grunter072
05-13-2008, 10:28 PM
Would anyone know if this is a worldwide recall? Has anyone from Oz gotten any mail regarding this?
ducatihead02
05-13-2008, 11:06 PM
Would anyone know if this is a worldwide recall? Has anyone from Oz gotten any mail regarding this?
Nope. I got this off another thread that no doubt you've read. It seems I'm safe if this info is correct..

From the recall info:

"As of 5th December 2007 the modified sprocket flowed into production
from frame no. ZDM1XBEW38B014360 for US models and from frame no.
ZDMH700AA7B013062 EU versions."

It's the rear sprocket on the earlier models, so if you have a model prior to these chassis numbers, you just need your dealer to check it and record its been checked / changed. the later sprocket has a larger web between the cush drive mounts.
Sumfun4me
05-15-2008, 06:33 AM
I posted this link on the earlier thread. Its for the Australian recall. I am not aware of anyone having received any notification from the dealer though.

www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=15609 (http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=15609)
grunter072
05-15-2008, 05:21 PM
l dropped into Melbourne Ducati in Richmond yesterday, the service department knows nothing about this sprocket recall.
ozducati
05-15-2008, 06:09 PM
I just sent an email to a guy i know from NFI, he tells me that Warren Lee has informed him that the customers with affected bikes have been contacted, or will be contacted shortly...
ozducati
05-27-2008, 12:15 AM
spoke to my tech today, they still have not been notified by NFI...maybe a good chance to do some NFI bashing on Saturday....recall was posted by the government on the 30/4...
Duc1098S
05-27-2008, 12:38 AM
I got my base in March 07 so I'm sure I woud be contact. Nothing yet:dunno
Aussie1098s
05-27-2008, 01:43 AM
Don't quote me on this, but I have a ball bag feeling that the problem hubs where 43mm right thru.
The later units changed to 41mm / 43mm, tube wall thicker at chain end.
I may possibly be wrong.
X27
05-27-2008, 05:49 AM
There is a photo here somewhere, it shows the diff between the old and new designed sproket so its real easy to tell, the bad one has a narrow band between the actual teeth and the large holes and the newie has 2 or 3 times more material.
When I baught mine I told the tech I will take delivery after the sproket was replaced if it was nesacary and he seemed to have no idea, but he qualified that by saying that none of there bikes had broke????? Same with the stall issue, he claims none are stalling either, but the first one i rode last year kept stalling......alll day?
Labratt
05-27-2008, 07:08 AM
The old design has less meat between the circles the carrier cush drives sit in. Mine is of the older type, lean with very little added metal and my bike is 11/07. Will call frasers tomorrow...
Aussie1098s
05-27-2008, 03:56 PM
The change in tube wall thickness at chain end must have a bearing.
Haz
06-07-2008, 12:58 AM
The change in tube wall thickness at chain end must have a bearing.

Received my re-call letter yesterday. My bike was shipped to Aus in Oct 07.
ozducati
06-07-2008, 03:01 PM
got my letter on Thursday too...
grunter072
06-10-2008, 09:13 PM
Got mine yesterday....My deealer told they will check the sprocket for cracks, if no cracks, they won't replace it, which l'm not happy about l wish they would just replace it!
ozducati
06-10-2008, 09:23 PM
my tech told me he has ordered the sprockets for me and a few others, as mine falls within the VIN range... NFI have been pretty slow with this, it was posted on the gov. recall site what April 30 or something? i would have assumed they would have just ordered a bunch of sprockets ready for the recall, but apparently not, they had 20 in the warehouse, which are all now gone..awaiting more... would hope no one has an accident from this, as it would surely leave them liable??
Aussie1098s
06-11-2008, 12:40 AM
my tech told me he has ordered the sprockets for me and a few others, as mine falls within the VIN range... NFI have been pretty slow with this, it was posted on the gov. recall site what April 30 or something? i would have assumed they would have just ordered a bunch of sprockets ready for the recall, but apparently not, they had 20 in the warehouse, which are all now gone..awaiting more... would hope no one has an accident from this, as it would surely leave them liable??

Hey M,
Most likely world wide shortage of stock by now, seems likely?
X27
06-11-2008, 05:50 AM
I have an 06/08 model (this month) and my frame number is after the recall frame number, my spocket is the old kind, I will confirm this on Saturday when Im at the dealership, If its is part of the recall I will require them to replace it as soon as they have one availible, I cant see me accepting a "only if its cracked" line.
grunter072
06-12-2008, 06:08 PM
This "inspecting" is absolute BS! It may not have cracks at the time of inspection, what happens 6 months down the track when it develops cracks and l come off the bike as a result, LAW SUIT (if l survive that is).
Duc1098S
06-12-2008, 11:30 PM
Got my letter yesterday, But apparently there is a backlog of sprocket orders so I'll have to wait :/
markthebike
06-12-2008, 11:48 PM
There's a DP ergal one on eBay I'm bidding on.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120270344660&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=002

What do you think?

And by the way......None of you bastards are allowed to bid on it! ITS MINE :twisted
Labratt
06-13-2008, 01:51 AM
Here's my letter in case anyone was wondering what they said.

10714

The ergal is nice but I want a quick change one. All yours Mark...
ozducati
06-13-2008, 02:24 AM
Hey Mark....i had been watching that one...
X27
06-13-2008, 03:13 AM
My bike has been recalled to replace the mirrors and the tank, so I asked about the sprocket and the guy was a little suprised or caught a little off guard, but he said theres none in the country, there on back order, it should be a couple of weeks to get them or it will be done whenever they arrive its, he said every body is waiting for them around the world.
Aussie1098s
06-13-2008, 03:36 AM
Hey X, what reason did they recall the mirrors and tank for?
Aussie1098s
06-13-2008, 03:38 AM
Here's my letter in case anyone was wondering what they said.

10714

The ergal is nice but I want a quick change one. All yours Mark...

Whats your month and year as my 08 "s" is about 4000 up on your VIN no: ??
X27
06-13-2008, 03:57 AM
Something about the glass (mirror) and paint (tank), I had too much going at the time so TBH I wasnt really listening, They wanted me to bring it in Tuesday morning so I said sure I'll need a loaner, the guy then gave me an arvo time so I could wait 30 min and ride out.
markthebike
06-13-2008, 04:34 AM
Here's my letter in case anyone was wondering what they said.

10714

The ergal is nice but I want a quick change one. All yours Mark...
Explain the quick change thing. How do they work?

Want to know before I place my final bids :lol
ozducati
06-13-2008, 05:12 AM
quick change needs a new quick change carrier, and then the sprockets to match, simply loosen chain, unbolt sprocket and change it easily, rather than the whole assembly, just bought one for the Multi with a 520 conversion...
Labratt
06-13-2008, 10:00 AM
Hey Aussie,

My compliance plate is stamped 11/07.

I've attached a pic Mark. The initial price of the carrier is about the same but the replacement sprockets are heaps cheaper. Will make sproket changes at the track heaps easier.

10715

10716

http://www.bellissimoto.com/Drivetrain.html
Aussie1098s
06-13-2008, 03:23 PM
Mine's 2/08 possibly these units are sorted, it looks like the sprocket is the upgraded version on mine.
Although I'd like the one above for flexablilty.
duc13
06-13-2008, 07:53 PM
Recieved mine yesterday , was starting to wonder.
Mines 04/07.
Reckless
06-13-2008, 08:17 PM
Hey Aussie,

My compliance plate is stamped 11/07.

I've attached a pic Mark. The initial price of the carrier is about the same but the replacement sprockets are heaps cheaper. Will make sproket changes at the track heaps easier.

10715

10716

http://www.bellissimoto.com/Drivetrain.html

I like what I'm looking at, but man what give's with those prices. Hell there as bad as Gas prices right now. IMO way to high. Sorry 2.5 stars out of 5 **/*
leanr1098
06-17-2008, 05:09 PM
Got this sent to me in an e-mail. Not sure if it's general knowledge yet:


Make : DUCATI Model : 1098 Year : 2007 Manufacturer : DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date : APR 24, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V253000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN Potential Number Of Units
Affected : 3614*Summary:* DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098,
1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL. *
Consequence:* IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING
DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN
RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *Remedy:* DEALERS WILL REPLACE
THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
wilkson
06-17-2008, 08:11 PM
I'm running a stealth at the moment 14 tooth front 39 tooth rear my dealer said jjust bring the old sprocket in and he wiil swap it over.
Haz
06-17-2008, 11:50 PM
Had my new re-call sprocket fitted yesterday. Looks very solid - maybe not so beautiful.
_chado77
06-19-2008, 02:53 PM
yip got mine the other day.. still yet to book it in..but already got 9oooks on rear so bit of a bonus
ozducati
12-07-2008, 09:49 PM
I just sent an email to a guy i know from NFI, he tells me that Warren Lee has informed him that the customers with affected bikes have been contacted, or will be contacted shortly...

spoke to my tech today, they still have not been notified by NFI...maybe a good chance to do some NFI bashing on Saturday....recall was posted by the government on the 30/4...

Just need to clairfy that my NFI "bashing" was having a dig at the person i know from NFI at a track day that was coming up...

got my letter on Thursday too...

my tech told me he has ordered the sprockets for me and a few others, as mine falls within the VIN range... NFI have been pretty slow with this, it was posted on the gov. recall site what April 30 or something? i would have assumed they would have just ordered a bunch of sprockets ready for the recall, but apparently not, they had 20 in the warehouse, which are all now gone..awaiting more... would hope no one has an accident from this, as it would surely leave them liable??

I was told last Saturday night to stop my derogatory comments about NFI on public forums..this thread specifically was mentioned... didn't think i was being derogatory?? especially when it was about a safety issue...ended up taking nearly 5 or 6 months to get my sprocket replaced...

seems the squealer needs to get their facts right...