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14E012000 Apr 1, 2014 EQUIPMENT

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and ...

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Nov 1, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER COMING HOME FROM A RIDE, I NOTICED THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT FROM A PINSIZED HOLE. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR FINDINGS WITH THEIR RADIATORS. *TR

Nov 1, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER COMING HOME FROM A RIDE, I NOTICED THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT FROM A PINSIZED HOLE. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR FINDINGS WITH THEIR RADIATORS. *TR

Dec 7, 2012 Engine 5,700 mi

THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE RADIATOR. THIS HAS CAUSED EXTREMELY HOT COOLANT TO SPRAY OUT THE LEFT VENT ONTO THE RIDERS LEG. ALSO COOLANT HAS COVERED THE FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES, LEFT FORK AND FOGGED OUT THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN COMPLICAT...

Dec 7, 2012 Engine 5,700 mi

THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE RADIATOR. THIS HAS CAUSED EXTREMELY HOT COOLANT TO SPRAY OUT THE LEFT VENT ONTO THE RIDERS LEG. ALSO COOLANT HAS COVERED THE FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES, LEFT FORK AND FOGGED OUT THE LEFT HEAD LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN COMPLICAT...

Aug 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH AND ABOVE, THE FUEL TANK WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PLASTIC MATERIAL USED DURING MANUFACTURING. THE VEHICL...

Aug 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH AND ABOVE, THE FUEL TANK WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PLASTIC MATERIAL USED DURING MANUFACTURING. THE VEHICL...

Jun 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,548 mi

ONE DAY RIDING HOME FROM WORK I STARTED TO FEEL LIKE MY KNEE WAS BURNING. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY LEFT KNEE AND SAW THAT IT WAS GETTING WET AND WAS BURNING FROM SOMETHING HOT. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT I WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE COOLANT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS COMING OUT OF THE COOLANT HOSE. I HAD THE MOTORCY...

Jun 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,548 mi

ONE DAY RIDING HOME FROM WORK I STARTED TO FEEL LIKE MY KNEE WAS BURNING. I LOOKED DOWN TO MY LEFT KNEE AND SAW THAT IT WAS GETTING WET AND WAS BURNING FROM SOMETHING HOT. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT I WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE COOLANT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS COMING OUT OF THE COOLANT HOSE. I HAD THE MOTORCY...

Jun 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED A READING OF 205 DEGREES AS HE NOTICED COOLANT FLUID LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT COOLANT FLUID...

Jun 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED A READING OF 205 DEGREES AS HE NOTICED COOLANT FLUID LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT COOLANT FLUID...

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,800 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN. 2. RADIATOR LEAK. COOLANT SPLASHES ALL OVER LEFT SIDE FAIRINGS. 3. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY'LL REPLACE RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT MIGHT TAKE A MONTH FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,800 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN. 2. RADIATOR LEAK. COOLANT SPLASHES ALL OVER LEFT SIDE FAIRINGS. 3. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY'LL REPLACE RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT MIGHT TAKE A MONTH FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,800 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN. 2. RADIATOR LEAK. COOLANT SPLASHES ALL OVER LEFT SIDE FAIRINGS. 3. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY'LL REPLACE RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT MIGHT TAKE A MONTH FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,800 mi

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN. 2. RADIATOR LEAK. COOLANT SPLASHES ALL OVER LEFT SIDE FAIRINGS. 3. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY'LL REPLACE RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT MIGHT TAKE A MONTH FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN. *TR

Apr 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 160 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2009 DUCATI SPORT 1000 MOTORCYCLE. HAVE PUT ABOUT 160 MILES ON THE BIKE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE WORK FOR 2 HOURS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE GAS TANK WAS HALF FULL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE BIKE THE TANK HAD EXPANDED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND 1 INCH FROM FRONT T...

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 160 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2009 DUCATI SPORT 1000 MOTORCYCLE. HAVE PUT ABOUT 160 MILES ON THE BIKE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE WORK FOR 2 HOURS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE GAS TANK WAS HALF FULL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE BIKE THE TANK HAD EXPANDED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND 1 INCH FROM FRONT T...

Apr 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 160 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2009 DUCATI SPORT 1000 MOTORCYCLE. HAVE PUT ABOUT 160 MILES ON THE BIKE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE WORK FOR 2 HOURS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE GAS TANK WAS HALF FULL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE BIKE THE TANK HAD EXPANDED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND 1 INCH FROM FRONT T...

Apr 11, 2009 Structure 160 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2009 DUCATI SPORT 1000 MOTORCYCLE. HAVE PUT ABOUT 160 MILES ON THE BIKE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE WORK FOR 2 HOURS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE GAS TANK WAS HALF FULL. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE BIKE THE TANK HAD EXPANDED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND 1 INCH FROM FRONT T...