There's the two fuel related recalls, what are the other two?
Yes they said any bike produced at the factory after March 28th would have the recall work already done. Any bike produced prior to that date would have to come in to have it done. I still only see the two recalls related to the fuel tank cap seal and breather though.Well by the time you get your hands on the bike all the repairs will already have been done at least. But I agree its not great to see so many problems on such an expensive model this early. At least now we know what likely led to that fire.
Get a refund and buy an R, for how much they delayed you I think it's completely justified..... and so did I.
It really is too bad though, I cannot remember when I was so pumped about getting a new bike.
I track an 848>1040 and an 1199S and was REALLY looking forward to this bike - now I don't care if ever see the damned thing.
I also hear a lot of problems with the DQS, DWC, ABC, all electronic safety systems. I don't think it's an official recall but many owners are claiming problems.Now the slave cylinder for the clutch is recalled......... It's not letting people go into neutral and keeps moving at stop or Stahl s the bike....
The QS does take a bit to learn.I also hear a lot of problems with the DQS, DWC, ABC, all electronic safety systems. I don't think it's an official recall but many owners are claiming problems.
Apparently a lot of owners around the first service time are having errors come up with sporadic intervention of the systems and spontaneous revving of the engine even in gear with increased speeds. Do you have gp shift on yours or just normal pattern?The QS does take a bit to learn.
For example, I don't use it from 1st to 2nd because it just goes into neutral - same on the way down.
Also, it seems to be a bit particular about throttle certain positions. It seems to like WOT going up and closed throttle going down best.
That's good to know, thanks.Apparently a lot of owners around the first service time are having errors come up with sporadic intervention of the systems and spontaneous revving of the engine even in gear with increased speeds. Do you have gp shift on yours or just normal pattern?
I'm fairly certain it has to be closed, or almost closed throttle, for the DS to work from what I was told before my rides by the dealer. That seemed to be consistent with what I found. It's a little strange as some of the aftermarket ones support DS without closing the throttle, but whatever I guess. Going up in gears I didn't have a problem as long as you were on the throttle (can't be barely on it). Definitely was going to take some getting used to, but it seemed to work once you found the nuances like you say.The QS does take a bit to learn.
For example, I don't use it from 1st to 2nd because it just goes into neutral - same on the way down.
Also, it seems to be a bit particular about throttle certain positions. It seems to like WOT going up and closed throttle going down best.
Yes very true, but this is much larger issue than in previous models, even for a new bike, new engine. Esp with VW ownership I expected a little bit more quality control, that isn't the case. Yes if you get a good one then no problems but if you don't.......Mate this is the 1st Gen of the V4, what did you expect? History tends to repeat itself right, and all 1st Gen bikes had teething issues. I took delivery of my V4S 3 weeks ago and have no issues to date. Had the software update on delivery and that is it. I am aware of the new cooling improvements rolling out and kudos to Ducati for updating those as its not a recall, its an improvement for track use. I am still running in my bike with no recall items changed to date and have not had any problems. DQS is smooth as ever and I use it 100% of the time and at low revs as well. The good news is, you will be getting all the improvements and bulletin items throughout ownership unlike most manufacturers who only implement improvements on the next year model.
Yeah agree with you. Waiting for the R, I'm pretty sure it will have a multitude of issues as well with the 1000cc motor as the previous 1st gen R's have done. 3rd gen always the safest if you want the most reliable package.Yes very true, but this is much larger issue than in previous models, even for a new bike, new engine. Esp with VW ownership I expected a little bit more quality control, that isn't the case. Yes if you get a good one then no problems but if you don't.......
If you are willing to take that risk with an expensive bit of kit, kudos to you and I wish you well, but it's forums like this that keep the public informed about problems out there and allow the consumer to make an informed decision. As for myself. I'm waiting for the R by then things should be sussed out