View Full Version : It's finally here!
Notorious DSB
03-09-2007, 08:43 PM
Picked up my 1098s finally after 3 months of waiting. Damn Ducati NA for making me wait for praise Ducati for making this awesome bike!
The only problem was on the way home, it overheated on the streets and shut down and I couldn't start it for 3 minutes. (Felt like 3 hours)
Then my knee keeps rubbing the fairing at the front and I can see where a spot of paint might be in trouble. Anyone have the same problem? Any solutions? I feel like putting some tape over it or something but not sure what's the good thing to do.
Congrats Lawman! In high engine heat my bike has shut off too. I thought I saw some talking about it today. I have a little of the knee problem too so would agree something needs to get figured out. 3M?
RRnold
03-09-2007, 11:54 PM
Congrats! Some of these issues that I'm reading about is somewhat starting to make me wonder and worried at times; stalling, overheating, pieces falling off?! :dunno
qqqqqqqman
03-10-2007, 12:40 AM
Yay for Orange County! Congrats, lawman :1 . I guess a trip to Modesto wasn't needed :sweat .
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Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 01:47 AM
Man... the paint on the bike is super soft! I saw some fingerprints underneath the passenger cowl and used a napkin to wipe it and now it's all swirly. Thank God it's under the cowl and nobody will see it! Time for some wax and elbow grease tomorrow.
nucking_futs
03-10-2007, 06:07 AM
Congrats. Glad you finally got yours.
nucking_futs
03-10-2007, 06:11 AM
Congrats! Some of these issues that I'm reading about is somewhat starting to make me wonder and worried at times; stalling, overheating, pieces falling off?! :dunno
I have over 600 miles on mine and have not experienced any of what you stated. The stalling is very fixable. I've been in stop and go traffic and had the bike hit 200 plus on the temp and it hasn't shut off. Pieces falling off? I've not heard of that one.
Kaiser Soze
03-10-2007, 07:04 AM
Congrats! Some of these issues that I'm reading about is somewhat starting to make me wonder and worried at times; stalling, overheating, pieces falling off?! :dunno
:1 I am rethinking my purchase. If you total the percentages of those here with new bikes and the amount of issues, it runs high. I live in South Florida and summer is a bitch. Even with the "air" cooled Harley I never stalled in traffic. It may be an easy fix but reports of bolts falling off is unacceptable. I can only wonder what waits undiscovered yet.
RRnold
03-10-2007, 08:29 AM
I have over 600 miles on mine and have not experienced any of what you stated. The stalling is very fixable. I've been in stop and go traffic and had the bike hit 200 plus on the temp and it hasn't shut off. Pieces falling off? I've not heard of that one.
:1 I am rethinking my purchase. If you total the percentages of those here with new bikes and the amount of issues, it runs high. I live in South Florida and summer is a bitch. Even with the "air" cooled Harley I never stalled in traffic. It may be an easy fix but reports of bolts falling off is unacceptable. I can only wonder what waits undiscovered yet.
Well I really hope that something good comes out of this sooner or later b/c for a $20K motorcycle, my expectation threshold is set pretty damn high and to hear something like this is pretty sad.
Arnie, here's the thread about a piece that fell off
RichD's air duct fell off (http://www.1098-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2270&highlight=richd)
DesmoDog
03-10-2007, 10:17 AM
Well I really hope that something good comes out of this sooner or later b/c for a $20K motorcycle, my expectation threshold is set pretty damn high and to hear something like this is pretty sad.
Not to sound like an ass but welcome to the world of limited production motor vehicles... ask an exotic car owner how care free their $200k+ vehicle is. More money does not buy perfection. In fact, often the opposite is true.
Kaiser Soze
03-10-2007, 12:04 PM
Not to sound like an ass but welcome to the world of limited production motor vehicles... ask an exotic car owner how care free their $200k+ vehicle is. More money does not buy perfection. In fact, often the opposite is true.
You sure don't sound like an ass. I guess we all love Ducati's, no matter what but do they love us back?
I have a friend who had a Ferrari in the 80's and he broke down a hell of a lot. I just find for me personally that when it comes to a motorcycle there is less margin for error. The wrong bolt falling off can spell disaster. As an Italian born and raised in Italy, I can tell you about Italian workers. Lets just say they are not the Japanese. Sometimes you need to go with your gut and mine says, I am out for this year. Calling Ducati to hold my deposit until next year. Sure I'll pay more but just maybe they will tighten the bolts and keep it idling. No more posts from me, so best of luck to everyone and ride safe.
spalding12
03-10-2007, 02:24 PM
fan-freakin'-tastic
this is wonderful....
congrats
please post a lengthy ride report.... and more pictures as well
Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 02:37 PM
Yeah, Ducati loves us back enough to raise the prices next year by $1,000 since it sold out at MSRP this year. Love Love Love. I hate to see it when they hate us.
ducmons
03-10-2007, 03:21 PM
sweet !!! another duc bro with another 1098duc. Congrats !
Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 03:24 PM
Thanks! What kind of rearsets do you have? I need an adjustable set where I can move it up and back. My knee keeps hitting the fairing.
Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 03:26 PM
Oh by the way, if you are thinking about carrying stuff in the tail compartment, DON'T!
I put my phone and garage door opener in there wrapped in a bandana for padding and it still wore a spot through the paint. Now I have a bare primer spot inside. Guess a sticker will have to do to patch it.
Kaiser Soze
03-10-2007, 03:49 PM
Oh by the way, if you are thinking about carrying stuff in the tail compartment, DON'T!
I put my phone and garage door opener in there wrapped in a bandana for padding and it still wore a spot through the paint. Now I have a bare primer spot inside. Guess a sticker will have to do to patch it.
Ducati, where quality is job,,,,whatever.
RRnold
03-10-2007, 04:36 PM
Not to sound like an ass but welcome to the world of limited production motor vehicles... ask an exotic car owner how care free their $200k+ vehicle is. More money does not buy perfection. In fact, often the opposite is true.
I wouldn't classify the 1098 as "limited production", maybe if they only made 500 units. I know the Ducati's breathe sexyness and appeal but have the Italian's forgot about the term "quality" or how about attention to detail!? I was 2 Ducati shops comparing an external aftermarket company vs the DP carbon fiber stuff and the DP stuff looked like junk, seriously! :shakehead
Oh by the way, if you are thinking about carrying stuff in the tail compartment, DON'T!
I put my phone and garage door opener in there wrapped in a bandana for padding and it still wore a spot through the paint. Now I have a bare primer spot inside. Guess a sticker will have to do to patch it.
I saw Rich's trunk today and he has missing paint in what that so-called trunk.
DesmoDog
03-10-2007, 05:34 PM
I wouldn't classify the 1098 as "limited production", maybe if they only made 500 units.
It's all relative I guess. But I wasn't really talking about the 1098 specifically anyway. Ducati makes maybe 40,000 vehicles per year total. They're a niche market. A lot of companies wouldn't even bother quoting something for them because the numbers just aren't there. So in my eyes the fact that it's a Ducati is enough to make it considered limited production.
FWIW - I think the best selling vehicle I've done a part for sold 700,000+ per year...
RRnold
03-10-2007, 06:17 PM
It's all relative I guess. But I wasn't really talking about the 1098 specifically anyway. Ducati makes maybe 40,000 vehicles per year total. They're a niche market. A lot of companies wouldn't even bother quoting something for them because the numbers just aren't there. So in my eyes the fact that it's a Ducati is enough to make it considered limited production.
FWIW - I think the best selling vehicle I've done a part for sold 700,000+ per year...
True, well since they aren't as mass produced as say, Honda which checked in at around 10,721,000 units for 06 one would figure that they would pay more attention to detail. :dunno
http://world.honda.com/investors/annualreport/2006/03.html
HooKerzNbLo
03-10-2007, 08:32 PM
Nice bike! I hope you're spending all your free time in the garage staring at it...lol
Ducati, where quality is job,,,,whatever.
What do you expect with a painted trunk? Some sort of magic paint that can withstand wear? Other bikes don't have this problem because other bikes don't care what the inside of the trunk looks like. Most people don't. But because Ducati went out of their way to paint the inside, you make a joke about the quality of the bike? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Would you prefer black plastic like other bikes? If so, then that's cool, but it wouldn't make it any higher quality.
Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 08:45 PM
I saw Rich's trunk today and he has missing paint in what that so-called trunk.[/quote]
Guess that makes me feel better that I am not the only one to experience this catastrophic paint failure.
Notorious DSB
03-10-2007, 08:48 PM
Ducati, where quality is job,,,,whatever.
Not to say it's alright because it isn't... but having owned other Italian bikes, it's par for the course. You'll never get it like how the Japanese have it, that's just reality. Right or wrong.
There were tons of haters today on my first canyon ride. Whatevers. I'll hear what you're saying better when you have one, until then, it's all talk.
Kaiser Soze
03-10-2007, 09:08 PM
What do you expect with a painted trunk? Some sort of magic paint that can withstand wear? Other bikes don't have this problem because other bikes don't care what the inside of the trunk looks like. Most people don't. But because Ducati went out of their way to paint the inside, you make a joke about the quality of the bike? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Would you prefer black plastic like other bikes? If so, then that's cool, but it wouldn't make it any higher quality. lol I just had to reply to this. I guess everyone is an apologist for poor workmanship. If you are gonna do it do it right! It is NOT just about paint coming off it is about loose bolts, some falling off, stalling, engine shutting down, overheating, cambelt pulleys, parts falling off the tail, etc. and this is only the beginning.
"Ducati going out of their way?" you kill me. Last I heard we are paying around 20 grand for that gift. No excuse, IMHO the Emperor has no cloths.
I am sure I am not alone in these feeling but perhaps in this forum I am. Lets all hope I am very very wrong.
nucking_futs
03-11-2007, 08:35 AM
What do you expect with a painted trunk? Some sort of magic paint that can withstand wear? Other bikes don't have this problem because other bikes don't care what the inside of the trunk looks like. Most people don't. But because Ducati went out of their way to paint the inside, you make a joke about the quality of the bike? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Would you prefer black plastic like other bikes? If so, then that's cool, but it wouldn't make it any higher quality. lol I just had to reply to this. I guess everyone is an apologist for poor workmanship. If you are gonna do it do it right! It is NOT just about paint coming off it is about loose bolts, some falling off, stalling, engine shutting down, overheating, cambelt pulleys, parts falling off the tail, etc. and this is only the beginning.
"Ducati going out of their way?" you kill me. Last I heard we are paying around 20 grand for that gift. No excuse, IMHO the Emperor has no cloths.
I am sure I am not alone in these feeling but perhaps in this forum I am. Lets all hope I am very very wrong.
I have not had any of the issues you've described above. if you're that disappointed (and you don't even have a 1098) then you shouldn't get one and quit bitching. Nobody's forcing you to buy one.
MV-999R
03-11-2007, 08:42 AM
Congrats on the new Duc, lawman :cool
trashtalk
03-11-2007, 09:21 AM
I have not had any of the issues you've described above. if you're that disappointed (and you don't even have a 1098) then you shouldn't get one and quit bitching. Nobody's forcing you to buy one.
I really dont think he bitchin ,maybe just overly concered abvout q/c maybe oh well ill shut up now
RRnold
03-11-2007, 01:39 PM
What do you expect with a painted trunk? Some sort of magic paint that can withstand wear? Other bikes don't have this problem because other bikes don't care what the inside of the trunk looks like. Most people don't. But because Ducati went out of their way to paint the inside, you make a joke about the quality of the bike? Doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Would you prefer black plastic like other bikes? If so, then that's cool, but it wouldn't make it any higher quality. lol I just had to reply to this. I guess everyone is an apologist for poor workmanship. If you are gonna do it do it right! It is NOT just about paint coming off it is about loose bolts, some falling off, stalling, engine shutting down, overheating, cambelt pulleys, parts falling off the tail, etc. and this is only the beginning.
"Ducati going out of their way?" you kill me. Last I heard we are paying around 20 grand for that gift. No excuse, IMHO the Emperor has no cloths.
I am sure I am not alone in these feeling but perhaps in this forum I am. Lets all hope I am very very wrong.
Attilo, hopefully when your 1098 arrives (June correct), all or half of these issues will be already resolved. I'll cross my fingers for the both of us! :sweat
I have not had any of the issues you've described above. if you're that disappointed (and you don't even have a 1098) then you shouldn't get one and quit bitching. Nobody's forcing you to buy one.
What to hear me bitching..."where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike"! :rant :lol
nucking_futs
03-11-2007, 04:17 PM
What to hear me bitching..."where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike"! :rant :lol
:lmao
Notorious DSB
03-11-2007, 05:08 PM
What to hear me bitching..."where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike, where's my bike"! :rant :lol
You wouldn't like it... parts falling off, paint scuffing, overheating... save your $23k and use it to buy a Honda, a Suzuki and then even a John Deere.
RRnold
03-11-2007, 05:17 PM
You wouldn't like it... parts falling off, paint scuffing, overheating... save your $23k and use it to buy a Honda, a Suzuki and then even a John Deere.
...or I can only pay 22K for one and use the other 1K for a lifetime supply of touch up paint, water wetter and thread lock! :poke
Kaiser Soze
03-11-2007, 05:46 PM
Attilo, hopefully when your 1098 arrives (June correct), all or half of these issues will be already resolved. I'll cross my fingers for the both of us! :sweat
Thanks you remembered when my bike is coming. I wish you well and safe riding. Best off luck
jamesmccain
03-11-2007, 09:50 PM
congrats lawman, that sucks about the over heating, I haven't heard of that one yet...
I hope mine doesn't do that. =(
JATPOL
03-17-2007, 04:27 PM
Congrats. Glad you finally got yours.
:1
Notorious DSB
03-17-2007, 07:16 PM
2nd ride in the canyons and opened her up a bit, the tires are pretty soft... already saw some bits forming on the sides.
panosko
03-22-2007, 03:34 PM
Told ya guys , go buy a Fazer1000 and you've got it all in one.
Especially concerning the 1098, its a track motorcycle, not for the public roads. Doesn't even take you more than 60 mile with a full tank :laugh
:greg
Notorious DSB
03-22-2007, 04:50 PM
yeah,but can the fazer pose on the all-important bike night?
nucking_futs
03-22-2007, 04:52 PM
The Fazer is fazed out when it comes to posing. lol.
panosko
03-24-2007, 05:16 PM
yeah,but can the fazer pose on the all-important bike night?
Is that why you buy this bike? You give 20.000 for a bike that can only "pose on the all-important bike night" ??
:gun
Enjoy, but look behind for the fallen parts, and the temp gauge. Ducati :rules
Panosko,
There are a lot of Japanese bike forums out there. I suggest you try :google
If you came here just to bother our members and nothing else then I suggest you start packing :warning
Rhett
03-24-2007, 07:22 PM
I agree, enough is enough.
:ban
nucking_futs
03-24-2007, 08:21 PM
I agree, enough is enough.
:ban
Awesome! Now we can get back to the topic at hand! :)
Is that why you buy this bike? You give 20.000 for a bike that can only "pose on the all-important bike night" ??
:gun
Enjoy, but look behind for the fallen parts, and the temp gauge. Ducati :rules
Last warning, and when it comes from me you know you've gone too far.
Notorious DSB
03-24-2007, 10:01 PM
Dude, if I spent US$23,000 for a bike and I want to pose and show it off, that's my prerogative. At least I am honest about it. The Italians did not design the Ducati and other masterpieces so they can be hidden away and not seen. It's a work of art that people should see to appreciate.
If I want a bike to thrash and not give a hoot about, I'll ride a Suzuki like I do on the racetrack. You won't catch me on a Japanese bike on the streets, that's for sure.
Told ya guys , go buy a Fazer1000 and you've got it all in one.
Especially concerning the 1098, its a track motorcycle, not for the public roads. Doesn't even take you more than 60 mile with a full tank
The Fazer is an I4; totally different in every way from a L2. You know, apples and oranges, figs and olives.
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