Sorry to hear that, but thanks for the heads up.
something new to look for...
Today while enroute to our usually Sunday a.m. run through the twisties, a 40 mile interstate run, I felt the bike was a little twitchy, as if it was windy. But the surrounding trees and brush were not moving and I didn't notice anyone else in the group moving around. I don't discount the feeling but I plod on. We exit the highway to hit our favorite 50 mile stretch of twisted bliss, when the movement becomes much more noticeable and I pull over, figuring I have a flat rear tire. Check the tire, no nails & pressure is ok. So I grab ahold of the rear wheel and OMG, WTF, and all the rest you can think of!!! The rear hub bearings had failed and you could move the rear wheel at least two inches side-to-side or top-to-bottom!
And yes, I'm the one that did the trackday last weekend, had it to 169 mph yesterday, and actually had it to 135 earlier this day! None of which imho contributed to the failure, but nonetheless. I haven't had any problems up to now, no stalling, no bs at all...I have been extremely satisfied with this bike and am sure I will continue to be...but you guys that already have your bikes, grab the rear wheel and check it for bearing play. Hopefully mine is an isolated incident, but who knows
btw: I've got about 1K miles on mine now. without taking it apart, I'd guess it was assembled with little or no grease. I've seen lots of bearing failures thru the years and if they are properly lubed they will throw grease out everywhere after the bearings collapse...this thing threw out no grease at all!
And yes, I'm the one that did the trackday last weekend, had it to 169 mph yesterday, and actually had it to 135 earlier this day! None of which imho contributed to the failure, but nonetheless. I haven't had any problems up to now, no stalling, no bs at all...I have been extremely satisfied with this bike and am sure I will continue to be...but you guys that already have your bikes, grab the rear wheel and check it for bearing play. Hopefully mine is an isolated incident, but who knows
btw: I've got about 1K miles on mine now. without taking it apart, I'd guess it was assembled with little or no grease. I've seen lots of bearing failures thru the years and if they are properly lubed they will throw grease out everywhere after the bearings collapse...this thing threw out no grease at all!
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
Holy shit, is right! But my dealer is really cool. I actually called him while I was trailering it home and he met me at the shop to check it out and take it in. He's calling his Ducati rep this a.m. to report it and get the parts coming. I'll keep everyone posted. Oh, and he was the one encouraging me to take it to the track so no problem there.
so no problem there.Heard from the dealer today. He took the rear hub and spindle apart and apparently there was a spacer missing on original assembly and the actual damage was minimal. Ducati was very interested and requested pics, etc. and they said they hadn't seen any others. So, good for you guys...I guess it was an isolated incident
Parts are on order and he hopes to have it back by the weekend
Parts are on order and he hopes to have it back by the weekend
Got my bike back yesterday fitted with new eccentric (hub) and axle. Tech said the new hub had the missing spacer in it I suppose it truly was a one-off situation but you can bet I'll be checking my rear wheel on a regular basis!
I suppose it truly was a one-off situation but you can bet I'll be checking my rear wheel on a regular basis!Glad you have it back and hope I never have the experience.
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
